All the Intel on Shanae Ankney , the “Villain” of Clayton Echard’s ’Bachelor’ Season
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Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor is about to wrap up, and the contestants kept things j-u-i-c-y. Of course, much of this is thanks to one woman being the season’s “villain,” aka the person charged with keeping the drama flames ablaze. Enter Shanae Ankney, the contestant some viewers love to hate and the cause of #ShrimpGate2022. Shanae has definitely done and said many *questionable* this season (outing someone’s neurodivergence is NOT cool), but it’s also worth noting that this *is* reality TV and editing is involved to create storylines.
Anyhoo, before the season even aired on January 3, Reality Steve revealed that Shanae would be “this season’s villain,” and the Bachelor producers did not disappoint. So naturally, the time has come to get to know more about Shanae. Buckle up!
She’s Around the Same Age as Clayton
A slightly random fact, but contestants of various ages have been cast on Clayton’s season—from 23 to 33. Clayton is 28 and Shanae is 29, so they are right around the same age/in the same ~life phase~.
She’s From Sycamore, Ohio
Shanae is one of several contestants from Ohio, including Kara G. and Samantha J.
She’s Public on Instagram
She was private at one point, most likely during the filming process (ABC is known to ask contestants to go private once they are cast on the show, probably to avoid uh...sleuthing...like this), but now her page is back open for the world to see! Happy lurking, babes!
She’s a Director of Recruiting
According to what appears to be her LinkedIn, Shanae works for OPOC.us:
“I have been with OPOC.us for five years, and recently began my position as Director of Recruiting,” she writes. “I have past experience in administrative assistance with a neurosurgeon at The Ohio State University. I am also a licensed cosmetologist. I enjoy any opportunities to grow my professional skills and make a difference in the lives of the people I work with.”
One of Her ABC Bio Fun Facts Is Truly Riotous
I mean, just listen to this: “Shanae is not interested in dating a man who performs magic.” LOL what?! But also, same. Aside from that, the rest of Shanae’s bio is pretty tame. It reads:
“Shanae is a small-town girl with a HUGE personality. She describes herself as faithful, patient, and lovable and is here to find a man who can keep up with her in all facets of life. She is looking for a man with confidence that won’t waste time playing games. She also values her independence, so while Shanae wants to build a life with someone, she also wants someone who encourages her to achieve the goals she has set for herself. Above all, Shanae wants to be able to be herself with a man who will honor and cherish her for the gem that she is.”
She Made It to Clayton’s Top 12
Shanae went home after the 2-on-1 date with Genevieve that got...pretty dramatic. Anyway, there are videos of the date:
(SPOILER VIDEO #2) pic.twitter.com/pa5r1Jxljd
— RealitySteve (@RealitySteve) October 20, 2021
She Was Called Out During the ”Women Tell All”
This is a SPOILER since the “Women Tell All” airs for the first time tonight, but according to Reality Steve, Shanae isn’t exactly on a redemption tour. She apparently does not apologize for anything, even when Genevieve asks why she called her an “actress” during their two-on-one date with Clayton.
Still, producers take the time to replay videos of Shanae calling Elizabeth the C-word and being generally unpleasant, but Shanae does not own up to her actions and nothing is resolved, womp womp.
Well, Shanae could undoubtedly make for good Bachelor in Paradise drama, so who knows? Maybe we’ll see her there.
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