The Bachelorette 2022 LIVE – Rachel sobs after being REJECTED at rose ceremony & fans say Nate is Gabby's 'clear winner' | The Sun
MONDAY'S episode of The Bachelorette brought a SHOCKING twist to the already surprising season.
After a hard week for the two bachelorettes, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia decided to make their suitors commit to one woman at the rose ceremony, rather than continuing to date both.
The decision was supposed to give the women more power, but it proved to backfire quickly after three men rejected Rachel's roses in favor of a chance with Gabby.
The public rejections at the rose ceremony left Rachel sobbing and feeling "humiliated" as Alec, Termayne, and Meatball turned her down. But the men ended up being sent home as Gabby didn't choose any of them to continue as her suitors.
The shocking ceremony came as fans root for Nate, who accepted Gabby's first rose of the night. Online viewers have taken to social media to declare the single dad as the "obvious winner" for Gabby's season.
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- Carsen Holaday
Team Gabby
There are nine men continuing as Gabby's suitors:
- Nate
- Erich
- Johnny
- Spencer
- Jason
- Mario
- Kirk
- Quincey
- Michael
Team Gabby
There are nine men continuing as Gabby's suitors:
- Nate
- Erich
- Johnny
- Spencer
- Jason
- Mario
- Kirk
- Quincey
- Michael
How many men went home?
Seventeen men are continuing into next week's episode, as four contestants went home following the rose ceremony.
Termayne, Alec, Meatball, and Jacob were sent home in tonight's episode.
- Carsen Holaday
Cliffhanger
As the credits roll, Meatball says that he regrets his decision and begs for another chance with Rachel.
"I really want to get to know you, I think there are feelings for you. How do you feel about me?" Meatball asks.
Rachel seems confused, saying: "I gave you the rose."
Meatball then asks for another chance, and Rachel hesitates – leaving the episode on a cliffhanger.
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Gabby's final rose
Gabby gives her last rose to Michael, who accepts it. This means that Alec, Termayne, and Meatball are going home.
Rachel gives her last rose to Hayden, meaning Jake is going home.
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Meatball says no
Meatball rejects Rachel's rose, leaving Jesse to collect another rose.
Rachel is humiliated by the three rejections, and she takes Gabby aside to tell her that in their attempt to take the power back that they accidentally gave it back to the men.
"To be rejected again multiple times after you feel like you don't deserve it is hard."
- Carsen Holaday
Next roses
Jason accepts a rose from Gabby.
Tyler accepts a rose from Rachel.
Spencer accepts a rose from Gabby.
Jordan accepts a rose from Rachel.
Quincey accepts a rose from Gabby.
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Alex rejects Rachel
For the second time tonight, Rachel has been rejected.
Alec said no to Gabby's rose – meaning Jesse Palmer took another one of the flowers away.
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Host clarifies
Jesse Palmer comes in to clarify that Termayne is returning to the group of men to see if Gabby will choose him. If he's not chosen, then he will go home.
Rachel can no longer use that rose, and Jesse took it away – meaning that Rachel will have one less man than Gabby.
- Carsen Holaday
First decline
Termayne declines Rachel's rose and says that he feels a deeper connection with Gabby.
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Choosing sides
Rachel chooses Logan, who accepts the rose with a hug.
Gabby gives a rose to Johnny.
"I think this is a great thing that Gabby and I are getting our actual own love stories," Rachel says.
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Gabby's first flower
Gabby is smiley as she gives her first rose to Nate.
Nate greets Erich with a hug as the men on Rachel's side cheer silently as the rose ceremony continues.
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Rachel's first flower
Rachel gives her first rose to Tino, who accepts gladly.
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The women stun in black
Gabby and Rachel arrive to the rose ceremony in black gowns.
"I know it's been a crazy week," Gabby said.
"I think having two bachelorettes has provided a struggle that no one could have prepared for."
- Carsen Holaday
Winner's circle waits
Aven and Erich have already been given roses, so they are waiting nervously outside to see which men are continuing with which women.
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High stakes rose ceremony
The women are splitting up, meaning that men will have to decide which woman they want to date when they are offered a rose.
"This will be the craziest night," Quincey tells the camera.
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Cocktail party CANCELLED
The cocktail party has been canceled, meaning that the men are going straight to the rose ceremony.
Rachel and Gabby have realized that this whole thing is not working for them," Jesse Palmer said.
"That journey is over."
- Carsen Holaday
A change is coming
"We can't move forward if we don't make a change right now," Rachel says while Gabby agrees.
"I think it could be a disaster."
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Gabby confides in Rachel
Gabby tells Rachel that she had a breakdown after a few of the men had "choice words" for her.
She tells Rachel about Hayden's remark about her being "rough around the edges," as well as Jake telling her that he would leave if it was only Gabby's season.
Rachel is shocked and angry, saying that she's "gonna kill them."
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Group date roses
After the group date, Rachel gives a rose to Aven.
Gabby decides to not give a rose out tonight – leaving Rachel visibly shocked.
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All eggs in one basket
While having a conversation with Gabby, Tyler tells her that he feels a stronger connection with Rachel.
Hayden then comes to tell Gabby that his morals align more with Rachel and that Gabby seems more "rough around the edges."
The third man of the night, Jake, comes to Gabby and tells her that he is there for Rachel as well.
- Carsen Holaday
Rachel on the field
After the photoshoot, Rachel and Aven played football in an empty stadium and shared a lot of kisses.
Tino also joined Rachel on the field for a sweet moment together.
"Tonight is like out of a storybook," Rachel said.
"I feel so lucky to have the connections that I do."
- Carsen Holaday
Who do you picture yourself with?
The long-awaited group date is a photo shoot with the show's iconic photographer Franco Lacosta.
The 19 men had to quickly choose their costumes.
While some men got to wear flannels and jean shorts, others weren't so lucky – being forced to wear hospital gowns and baby costumes.
- Carsen Holaday
Awkward kiss
As Gabby went in for a kiss after an emotional conversation, Erich weirdly dodged it and pulled her onto his lap.
The two kissed anyways after she kissed his neck in an uncomfortable position.
Despite the awkward kiss, Gabby gave Erich a rose and seemed to be happy with the date.
"I'm the imperfect Bachelorette, but in some people's eyes I'll be perfect," Gabby said.
"I would give anything to be loved by someone like Erich."
- Carsen Holaday
Gabby questions her worth
Gabby leaves her dinner date with Erich in tears after they talked about their family backgrounds.
She tells a producer that she doesn't know how to explain to Erich what it's like to "have a mother that doesn't love you."
The nurse heartbreakingly wonders out loud if she is "too broken" to be loved.
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