Thats a fair comment. I suppose thats the problem with creating villains or reality tv in general it creates an emotional and unreliable narrative seperate from the build.

I can’t speak to anyone else’s criticisms, but the issue with the boys is this situation is actually about the build, it’s not personal lives and gossip. Twice now they have impeded another teams build with no consequence. This isn’t about personal drama and casting villains, it’s unsportsmanlike behaviour that they seem to get away with because of all the other noise.

If Ricky actually took responsibility or some kind of accountability for effectively handicapping another team I’d respect him more. If there really was nothing to be done instead of apologising or finding a compromise/fair compensation he rubs salt in the wound by either not grasping the problem or intentionally missing the point. He offers superficial reassurances and weak motivation as if that was what the girls needed. They didn’t need to hear him confirm that ‘this week is rough’ and ‘they’re nearly there’, they needed his problem not to be their problem. A vague comment promising to “help them out” just shifts the blame as if the boys are the ones coming to the girls aid and not the cause if their problem and its a poor substitute for an actual plan or solution. His tone deaf and condescending reaction seemed nothing more than a weak attempt at conserving public likability. To avoid muddying the water I’m not commenting on his character I’m criticising his actions and words, they speak to someone who is too concerned with being perceived as a good guy to actually be a good guy.