Wells Adams, Kristina Schulman and More Bachelor Nation Stars Make a Case for Derek Peth to Be the Next Bachelor

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Wells Adams, Kristina Schulman and More Bachelor Nation Stars Make a Case for Derek Peth to Be the Next Bachelor

It’s safe to say Derek Peth has stolen the hearts of Bachelor Nation! Alums of the reality TV series were quick to cast their vote for the commercial banker to become the next Bachelor after the Tuesday, August 20, episode of Bachelor in Paradise. BiP bartender Wells Adams and costar Kristina Schulman were among those who took to social media to share their adoration for Derek, 32, who was left heartbroken by Demi Burnett after her girlfriend, Kristian Haggerty, surprised her in Mexico. Despite heating things up with Derek on the beach, Demi ultimately chose to end things with him and pursue her relationship with the music video producer. For his part, Derek — who handled Demi’s decision with grace — was previously engaged to BiP season 4 costar Taylor Nolan. Viewers also took to social media to share their support for Derek. “I would 100% be down for Derek being the next Bachelor if it doesn't work out with Demi... he has shown a truly beautiful side of himself on BIP. The maturity is off the charts and I think he would go into his own season with genuine intentions and purpose. #DerekForBachelor,” one fan wrote. [jwplayer C3GUqx1h-l3ahXupL] Another added: “@BachelorABC I have found your next bachelor...@PethDerek! He’s handsome, sweet, loyal...and been royally screwed on this show multiple times. He deserves a happy ending!! #DerekForBachelor.” Prior to Tuesday night's episode, Hannah Brown’s former suitors Mike Johnson, Tyler Cameron and Peter “Pete the Pilot” Weber were the fan favorites to become the show’s next lead. (Following his time on the show, Tyler has since been linked to model Gigi Hadid.) Derek first appeared on JoJo Fletcher’s season of The Bachelorette in 2016. Scroll down to see who else from Bachelor Nation is casting their vote for Derek as the next Bachelor!

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Wells Adams, Kristina Schulman and More Bachelor Nation Stars Make a Case for Derek Peth to Be the Next Bachelor

It’s safe to say Derek Peth has stolen the hearts of Bachelor Nation! Alums of the reality TV series were quick to cast their vote for the commercial banker to become the next Bachelor after the Tuesday, August 20, episode of Bachelor in Paradise. BiP bartender Wells Adams and costar Kristina Schulman were among those who took to social media to share their adoration for Derek, 32, who was left heartbroken by Demi Burnett after her girlfriend, Kristian Haggerty, surprised her in Mexico. Despite heating things up with Derek on the beach, Demi ultimately chose to end things with him and pursue her relationship with the music video producer. For his part, Derek — who handled Demi’s decision with grace — was previously engaged to BiP season 4 costar Taylor Nolan. Viewers also took to social media to share their support for Derek. “I would 100% be down for Derek being the next Bachelor if it doesn't work out with Demi... he has shown a truly beautiful side of himself on BIP. The maturity is off the charts and I think he would go into his own season with genuine intentions and purpose. #DerekForBachelor,” one fan wrote. [jwplayer C3GUqx1h-l3ahXupL] Another added: “@BachelorABC I have found your next bachelor...@PethDerek! He’s handsome, sweet, loyal...and been royally screwed on this show multiple times. He deserves a happy ending!! #DerekForBachelor.” Prior to Tuesday night's episode, Hannah Brown’s former suitors Mike Johnson, Tyler Cameron and Peter “Pete the Pilot” Weber were the fan favorites to become the show’s next lead. (Following his time on the show, Tyler has since been linked to model Gigi Hadid.) Derek first appeared on JoJo Fletcher’s season of The Bachelorette in 2016. Scroll down to see who else from Bachelor Nation is casting their vote for Derek as the next Bachelor!

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Wells Adams

“#derekforbachelor Appreciation video for my roommate on the @bacheloretteabc,” the “Your Favorite Thing with Wells & Brandi” podcast host wrote alongside a video montage on Instagram. “My bourbon drinking buddy. My bestie from the TV world and honestly the one of the best guys I’ve ever met. We don’t deserve @pethderek.”

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Kristina Schulman

“And here we have our next #TheBachelor Derek, who is level headed, emotionally intelligent, sensitive, sweet, and understanding,” the dental hygienist tweeted. “Raise your hand to cast your vote 🙋🏻‍♀️ #BachelorInParadise.”

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Evan Bass

The Nashville native tweeted: “The only justice for Derek that will make me happy is #DerekForBachelor #BachelorinParadise.”

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Lauren Zima

The Entertainment Tonight correspondent — who is dating Bachelor franchise host Chris Harrison — wrote on Twitter, “But do we deserve him as #thebachelor?”

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Sydney Lotuaco

“Derek we’re all proud of you!” Derek’s Bachelor in Paradise costar tweeted. “Amazing example of a man! #DerekForBachelor.”

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Sarah Hyland

“DEREK FOR BACHELOR,” the Modern Family star wrote in the comments section of her fiancé Adams’ post.

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Jasmine Goode

“Can we start a campaign to get @PethDerek to be the next bachelor!” Jasmine tweeted.

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Colton Underwood

The former Bachelor wrote on Instagram: “You have the bachelor ‘look off in the distance and pretend to think hard’ thing down already!”