(It was truly one of those “they pay me to do this???”

days, tbh.)

While filming the date took several hours, only about 12 minutes made it into the episode.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ men strip down for Joan

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ men strip down for Joan.ABC

(We dont have to let itallout, right?

one of the men asked nervously, and everyone laughed.)

Ultimately, she decided to award them all MVP status.

Chippendales dancer RK (center) coaches the men on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Chippendales dancer RK (center) coaches the men on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’.ABC

“They all gave so much.

I didnt want to hurt anyones feelings.”

His advice: “If you see a camera, dont be a ham sandwich.”

Mark starts a fire in Joan’s heart on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Mark starts a fire in Joan’s heart on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’.ABC

Still, the 57-year-old Army veteran persisted, eventually shedding the offending garment and continuing his performance.

Keith, meanwhile, donned the construction worker costume, which came complete with a tool belt.

Pish-posh, sir you looked great.

The Golden Bacheloretteairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.