There are many Bachelor in Paradise contestants who have hit the beach over the years, but Tahzjuan Hawkins is one of the most relatable due to her many bizarre and funny moments. This season, her overheating and fear of crabs are making viewers chuckle, but Tahzjuan was just as entertaining on season 6.
So far in season 7, Tahzjuan has connected with Tre Cooper, though that’s largely due to the fact that she once dated his uncle. But despite the specter of Tre’s uncle looming over their relationship, Tahzjuan has commented that Tre is a good kisser and she’s more interested in him that she initially thought.
Back on BIP season 6, Tahzjuan also thought she had made a connection. She arrived late to the beach and most of the cast was already coupled up. Tahzjuan chose John Paul Jones—who was pining for Tayshia Adams—to go on a date with her. Their date was exceptionally weird and the next morning JPJ was taken on a date by Haley Ferguson. Tahzjuan began to spiral and ultimately didn’t receive a rose at the next rose ceremony.
Already Overheating
Just like on Bachelor in Paradise season 7, in season 6 Tahzjuan had major problems with the heat from moment one. Tahzjuan was instantly sweating and even got a handheld fan from production just to make it through her interview. At one point in her BIP journey, Tahzjuan nearly passed out from the heat, but was soon back to her old self again, asking for chips and guacamole.
Disastrous Date with JPJ
Tahzjuan’s date with JPJ was bizarre, to say the least. JPJ actually ate the date food, which Tahzjuan reminded him contestants aren’t supposed to do. Despite her warnings, JPJ went in on a congealed mystery mass that had Tahzjuan saying, “It looked like chicken, it might have not been chicken, I don’t know what the hell it was.” JPJ ended up gagging and retching, and it’s a wonder that Tahzjuan was still interested in him.
Seagulls vs. Pigeons
After the Tahzjuan-John Paul Jones-Haley love triangle formed, Tahzjuan exhibited some seriously jealous behavior and ended up concocting a strange metaphor about her and JPJ being seagulls and Haley being a pigeon. Nothing about the metaphor made sense especially because, as Haley rightly pointed out in an ITM, seagulls and pigeons have equally bad reputations.
Full-On Meltdown
At one point, Tahzjuan was off by herself commenting on the other couples and how “over this s***” she was. “I don’t know how much more of this I can take,” she said. “These two lovebirds are making out and it’s 110 degrees, how can anyone do any of that? It’s too hot to be touching.” Tahzjuan spent time munching on chips and pasta and eventually just screamed at the ocean.
Tahzjuan may not boast as many Instagram followers as the other Bachelor in Paradise season 7 cast members, but her antics are endlessly relatable to viewers who would probably be sweating it out just as much as she does. Though she didn’t find love on BIP season 6, Tahzjuan’s many weird and hilarious moments were enough to make her a fan favorite. She’s truly a cast member for the people.