The Bachelor is probably reality television at both it's best and worst. 

In case you are not familiar, the show pits a dozen girls against each other in order to win the affections of one eligible, or just very rich, 'bachelor'.

The hit US series is currently looking to pair software salesman Ben Higgins with his dream girl but we reckon it's safe to say that controversial contestant Olivia is probably not his dream girl. 

In a scene that was most definitely not meant to be hilarious, Ben informs the ladies that he had lost two close friends in a tragic plane accident. 

And well, Olivia seizes this moment as her chance to get close to Ben. 

And she tries to empathise with him by…. describing how hard it to be self-conscious about your legs. 

No, seriously. 

Watch the cringe-inducing clip below: