Why Kaitlyn Herman, Jason Tartick and Xavier Dolls Are TV’s Social Media MVPs of the Week

An eliminated houseguest, a “Bachelorette” contestant and a Black Badge Division agent had viewers talking passionately on social media

| August 1, 2018 @ 1:21 PM
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Check out the week’s most emotionally reacted-to TV personalities and characters

An eliminated houseguest, a “Bachelorette” contestant and a Black Badge Division agent had viewers talking passionately on social media over the past seven days.

The Wrap has partnered with Canvs, the emotion measurement AI company, for a weekly look at some of the characters and personalities that have TV viewers the most worked up on social media. The data below covers July 25-31 and is drawn from the most emotionally reacted-to television programs, including broadcast, cable, streaming and PPV.

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An episode of “Big Brother” on CBS generated 19,696 Emotional Reactions (ERs), with Kaitlyn Herman being the contestant who drove the most emotional conversation. She was evicted in a 9-1 vote, but was offered the chance to win back her place at the house if she could complete a life-size puzzle in a certain time limit (she did not build it correctly and was officially evicted). For the most part, people were happy to see her go, with some even laughing at her failed attempt at re-entry.




During the “Men Tell All” episode of “The Bachelorette” on ABC (17,262 ERs), a spotlight was shone on the 17 eliminated contestants, and one in particular stood out to fans: Jason Tartick. Viewers gushed over his looks, personality and insights, with many stating that he should be the next Bachelor. (The season finale of “The Bachelorette” airs next week.)

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Fans of Syfy’s “Wynonna Earp” got a heartbreaking shock during the most recent episode that prompted 15,380 ERs when (spoiler alert!) Black Badge Division agent Xavier Dolls (portrayed by Shamier Anderson) was killed. As one of the first major character deaths in the show, it naturally sparked lots of emotional conversation. People expressed sadness and gratitude to Xavier/Shamier for being on the show.

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Summer 2018 TV Shows With the Richest and Poorest Viewers (Photos)

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Fans of “The Bachelorette” should be a shoo-in for that mortgage

Ever wonder how the other half lives? How about what they watch on TV? Well here's the complete list of broadcast TV shows this summer, ranked by the median household income of its viewers.  

(It's worth noting that a lower median household income in some cases can simply mean younger viewers, which is not a bad thing for networks.)  

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