VILLAIN TO HERO: HOW CORINNE BOUNCED BACK (( post seven ))

Corinne Olympios. For any viewer of the most recent season of The Bachelor, this name brings up a mix of emotions. Notorious for her outrageous behavior and legendary one-liners, this contestant was painted as the season villain practically before the first episode had even finished airing. While her constant calls for attention easily rubbed many the wrong way, the online community slowly started to sing a different tune as the season developed with regard to Corinne. 

So what caused the change of heart? From night one to the post-season interview, Corinne stayed Corinne through and through. Although her personality and comical antics didn't budge, her portrayal on camera slowly morphed as the weeks progressed. Interviews, camera shots and even background music showcasing Corinne changed from showing a hated and shunned villain to a fun-loving comedic relief. 

With the change in producer tactic came a change in viewer attitude. In comparing tweets and conversations about the contestant from the first night to the last, it is drastically obvious how differently the audience received her. During the final night of the show where a live audience is included, countless fans can be seen wearing t-shirts and other merchandise showcasing some of Corinne's most notorious quotes, showing their support and love for the contestant.     

Above tweet: composed early on in the season

Above photo: example of available merchandise 

Whether people have grown to love Corinne as a genuine person or simply as a joke, it is clear that the public has accepted and embraced her. This newfound acceptance is a direct result of how she was marketed as a person by the producers, indicating the power of portrayal.