The toll of reality TV: Luke P.’s friends talk about his time on ‘The Bachelorette’ - Gainesville Times

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The toll of reality TV: Luke P.’s friends talk about his time on ‘The Bachelorette’

Luke Parker, far right, plays rugby with other contestants of "The Bachelorette" in an episode of the reality show on ABC. Photo courtesy of ABC.

06052019 BACHELORETTE 1.jpg — Luke Parker, far right, plays rugby with other contestants of "The Bachelorette" in an episode of the reality show on ABC. Photo courtesy of ABC.

There’s been one person taking over “The Bachelorette” this season and it’s Gainesville’s Luke Parker. He’s dominated the screen and most of the conversations — and often not for good reasons.