Things move so fast in the Bachelor universe.
A few weeks ago, producers chose Katie Thurston as the next Bachelorette, and Bachelor Nation approved the choice on social media after the news leaked during a reunion recording. And dan host Chris Harrison has decided to defend Rachael Kirkconnell’s racial insensitivity in the past Extra interview with Rachel Lindsay, and everything fell apart.
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Now Chris is interrupted, Rachael is apologetic, Rachel is on Instagram (and possibly the franchise) and Emmanuel Acho is offering the After the final rose special. And as viewers heard this Monday The bachelor: the women tell everyone, Katie is no more The Bachelorette Heir apparently. The “leak” was edited, and most of what Katie got was a hissing pool full of warm and loving moments she shared with Matt. The producers seem to be really trying to work on the racial and diversity issue of their hit reality show, and the next Bachelorette will likely be black, brown, or Asian. Next time, better luck, Katie.
But Katie takes courage to keep her own when everyone from Pieper to Serena C. questioned her motives for telling Matt about the toxicity and bullying going on in the house. Mari called Katie a hypocrite because she talked a little about Sarah (do you remember her?) Only to defend her shortly thereafter. But Katie calls it ‘learning and growing’. Speaking of which, how shocked were you that Victoria Katie actually apologized for calling her names? This is much more than what Ryan got from Victoria, who not only acted defensively, but called Ryan emotional and questioned her ‘upset’. That’s not a word, ma’am.
Read on for six more shocking developments from The women tell everyone:
KATIE ON THE DEFENSE |
Perhaps some of the hostility directed at Katie came from the fact that the other women were annoyed that she could be the next Bachelorette. But Katie did not help when she said that the setback that some women received on social media was ‘karma’. That’s when Chelsea (and her amazing new blonde ‘do’ like: ‘Um, excuse me?’
Katie said Chelsea interviewed her, but Khaylah, who described Katie as one of the best participants in the program, said Chelsea was actually trying to promote dialogue and understanding. Tree.
VICTORIA AND MJ ON THE DEFENSE | Victoria said Ryan should have tighter skin because she did so when viewers mocked her swollen eye and conspicuous bra straps. But Victoria again admits to Matt, who only showed up in the last 20 minutes of the special presentation, that she was wrong because she said bad things about him after she was kicked off. And at the easiest honest and genuine moment, Victoria said she did things out of uncertainty. Wow, Matt’s cool old / high road roads finally rubbed Victoria. As an added bonus, the blooper role that Victoria always said “literally” grabbed laughter and even made the self-proclaimed queen laugh.
On the other hand, it seems like MJ is still blaming Jessenia for her retirement. She did not apologize to Jessenia, but admitted that her jokes “varsity / junior varsity”, which she described to the original contestants towards the late arrivals, went too far. Needless to say, MJ and Jessenia will never be friends.
BRITAIN AND ANNA CONFRONTATION | Chris, who shot the show before his leave took effect, called Brittany to the hot seat, where she said she was not arriving The old guy be bullied. Unfortunately, this is what happened when Anna told everyone that Brittany is said to be an excellent accompanist. Brittany said that although she appreciated Anna’s apology The women tell everyone, it would have meant more if Anna had reached her when the episode aired. Brittany also added a very timely message to real sex workers. Although she is not one, Brittany said that no one should be ashamed of those who are sex workers because it is ultimately a profession and nothing more. Anna, in turn, said she had spread these rumors out of uncertainty and anger, and she was trying to be a better person.
CRAZY EXCEPTION AND OPEN ON |
Apparently there is no footage that fans have not seen, including a challenge the women had to place their hands in boxes filled with insects and other rough and creepy things to get wedding rings. In another challenge, women had to simmer pancakes and beer, and in another raw egg, on a group date. Ugh. Thanks for editing.
That said, the editors could do just as much to hide the fact that Matt was kissing with his eyes open. Chris and all the women teased the now very bearded Bachelor about the peculiarity, and Matt said he now realizes that this is a very creepy thing to do.
MATT AND SERENA P. ATTRACT | Serena P. admitted that she was interested in Matt until he met her family, and then she realized that her feelings were not as strong as they should have been. Although it still does not make sense, Serena said she wants her former boo to be happy. Matt thanked her for her honesty and said that it was still possible for him to find the right woman, despite the fact that her rejection initially stung.
PEPPER QUESTIONS FOR CLOSURE It is interesting that the words that Serena P. used to tell Matt why he was not her person are very similar to what Matt finally said to Pieper when she asked about their breakup. Although Matt looked very much like Pieper for a while, he came much closer to Michelle, Rachael, Brie and Serena P. and decided that Pieper did not inspire the same passion or investment. That’s not what he said, but that’s what he meant. If producers pay attention, they should make Pieper the next Bachelorette. But hey, what do we know?
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