Protests Against Racism of 'The Bachelor'
<p>We have to start off by addressing the rocky waters surrounding the entire <em>Bachelor</em> franchise. Spoiler alert, this episode does not address the racist claims against <em>The Bachelor</em> in any way. However, fans have taken matters into their own hands, protesting the franchise by not watching last night's episode.</p>
Bryan Abasolo On The Immature Interview
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="15c32fdd9c4161560c2482035f655e1c"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UttkRekwfEA?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Host <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Chris+Harrison" target="_blank">Chris Harrison</a> has stepped down from the show after excusing contestant <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Rachael+Kirkconnell" target="_blank">Rachael Kirkconnell</a>'s racist past in an interview with Season 21 <em><a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Bachelorette" target="_blank">Bachelorette</a></em> <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Rachel+Lindsay" target="_blank">Rachel Lindsay</a>.</p><p>Harrison blatantly disrespects Lindsay throughout the interview posing the question,</p><blockquote><em>"Who the hell are you?"</em></blockquote><p>In the Bachelor Nation podcast <em><a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=bachelor+Talking+It+Out" target="_blank">Talking It Out</a></em> (2021-) co-host <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Bryan+Abasolo" target="_blank">Dr. Bryan Abasolo</a> addresses the interview Harrison had with Lindsay, Abasolo's wife of two years.</p><blockquote><em>"Well, I'll tell you who she is Chris. She's Rachel Motherf***in' Lindsay. Strong Black woman, a pioneer in this franchise, the realest Bachelorette who tells it like it is and quite frankly the best thing to ever happen to this franchise. That's who she is."</em></blockquote>
Drama of Last Night's Episode
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</div></blockquote></div><p>If you missed last night's episode of <em>The Bachelor</em> out of protest or simple frustration, we get it. We're here to spill all of the tea, so you don't have to bear witness to the mess of yesterday's episode.</p>
Heather is Sent Home
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="1e8accaa7650fcb89d571898e41ddd3e"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m3ivyyLwwc8?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Last week, <em>Bachelor</em> Season 23 contestant <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Heather+Martin" target="_blank">Heather Martin</a> walked into the Bachelor estate and straight to Matt, shocking everyone. Although he was surprised, Matt stuck true to his heart stating they were too far into the show for Heather to walk in and walked her back to her minivan.</p>
First Rose Ceremony
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</div></blockquote></div><p>The first rose ceremony of the episode featured the goodbyes to two of the contestants: <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Chelsea+Vaughn" target="_blank">Chelsea Vaughn</a> and <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Serena+Chew" target="_blank">Serena Chew</a>. </p>
Matt and Serena Test Their Flexibility
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ad78634a189addd74f7d84599459c783"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WXL5X8es23M?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Serena+Pitt" target="_blank">Serena Pitt</a> received the first one-on-one of the episode, attending tantric yoga with Matt. The publicist was noticeably uncomfortable during the date, however she stuck with it to the end granting herself a rose at dinner and guaranteeing her advancement to the hometown visits next week.</p>
Revealing Group Date
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6714c710361e1fc71cfb88dcbe18b41f"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/81gNMrFHP38?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Pieper+James" target="_blank">Pieper James</a>, <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Michelle+Young" target="_blank">Michelle Young</a>, Rachael, <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Bri+Springs" target="_blank">Bri Springs</a>, <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Kit+Keenan" target="_blank">Kit Keenan</a>, and <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Abigail+Heringer" target="_blank">Abigail Heringer</a> attended the group date with theme of venting. Matt sat down with each of the women who revealed what has been on their mind.</p><p>Abigail revealed her frustrations with Matt on the fact that they've barely gotten any alone time, leading her to ask the bachelor where they stand. He reveals he is not as invested in their relationship as he is with the other women and Abigail leaves the show.</p>
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</div></blockquote></div><p>Michelle assured Matt that she is committed to their relationship.</p>
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</div></blockquote></div><p>Bri confided in Matt that she had to quit her job as a communications manager to continue competing in the show.</p>
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</div></blockquote></div><p>Rachael confirmed that the two feel the same way about one another and was gifted the group date rose.</p>
Kit Isn't Ready to Dive In
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a7891d1377605951b0f608f716c6b033"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ut8VrVLatME?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Rachael may have received the rose, however all eyes are on Kit as she had a revealing discussing with Matt. Kit stated that she is focused on her career and needs a partner who can wait for a family. </p><p>Although Matt assured Kit that he would support her, the socialite returned to his place later that night and confessed she isn't ready for him to meet her family and the two parted ways as Kit left the show.</p>
Matt and Jessenia Get a Little Crazy
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="96fa8f0e8f27293b2e13eb701f757790"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U2x46_M9HJ4?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Matt and <a href="https://celebritypage.com/search/?q=Jessenia+Cruz" target="_blank">Jessenia Cruz</a>'s date consisted of race cars and goodbyes. After the two went racing, they had a conversation where Matt revealed he is not where Jessenia is in terms of their relationship and the social media marketer was sent home.</p>
Second Rose Ceremony
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</div></blockquote></div><p>The night ended with Pieper saying goodbye to the Bachelor house as she didn't receive a rose.</p>
The Final Four
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