Social media was abuzz after Monday nights (July 15) bombshell episode of The Bachelorette.

Fans went wild after contestant Aaron Erb gave Devin Strader an emotional intelligence self-help book mid-beef. This cinematic show of drama was reminiscent of a situation encountered by Aarons twin brother Noah Erb on Season 16 of the show.

Its no secret that Aaron and Devin have been at odds this season. In Mondays episode, the two finally sidebar for a chat, in which Aaron continuously calls Devin Dylan. While both desperately compete to gain Bachelorette Jenn Trans attention for the remainder of the episode, neither are awarded the group date rose.

While the guys selected are on their group date with Jenn, Aaron confronts Devin about his lack of self-awareness. Their conversation becomes heated, and eventually results in Aaron labeling Devin a bully and giving him a self-help book. He tells him, Honestly, Im supportive of you and I just wanted to encourage you. I have a little something to give you, before returning with a copy of Principles for Self Growth by Dr. Brandon OConner.

I brought this with me. Its my own book. Its something Ive read a few times, Aaron says. Its helped me grow as a person. I want to give it to you because I want to see you win, and if its with Jenn, Im supporting you, if its with someone else, I just want to see you do your best.

His words are interesting, considering what happened to his twin brother in Season 16.

Devin smirks at the book and says, Thanks man, I really appreciate it.

Needless to say, the internet had some opinions.

At this point, the bachelorette franchise has seen more self-help books than most men in America #thebachelorette, one user wrote.

If I had a nickel for every time one man gives another man a book on emotional intelligence, Id have two nickels. Which isnt a lot, but its weird that it happened twice #thebachelorette #bachelorette, another user tweeted.

I wonder how many ppl realize the self help book that Aaron gave Devin is the same book Bennett gave Aarons brother Noah in a previous season of #TheBachelorette , a third user commented.

Aarons dramatic response to Devin stealing Jenn away for some gelato caused some fans to change their opinion of the originally highly-anticipated contestant.

Seriously, Erb 2 (Aaron?) let it go. He stole her, you all stole the time back. Its over, read the room, dont sabotage yourself #TheBachelorette #BachelorNation, wrote one user.

Did Noah Erb not tell his brother Aaron Erb how the show works?!? whys he starting this lame beef #TheBachelorette, tweeted another.

So far this season, eleven contestants have faced elimination, including Brendan, Brett, Ricky, Matt, Kevin, Dakota and Moze. The most recent eliminations were Brian, Marvin and Jahaan.

Fans currently speculate that the seasons winner will be Devin, based on a report from Reality Steve, aka Steve Carbone, who is infamous for his spoilers for The Bachelor and its spinoffs. Only time will tell if his sources are correct this time!

The Bachelorette releases new episodes every Monday at 8/7c on ABC.

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'The Bachelorette's Aaron Erb breaks the internet after giving Devin Strader the same self help book his twin brother received - Decider