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ABC slammed for putting 'The Bachelor' 2024 runner-up Daisy Kent 'through wringer' with 'fake Bachelorette' edit

Daisy Kent spoke about her decision to not be 'The Bachelorette' at the 'The Bachelor' Season 28 finale

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Daisy Kent stepped away from Joey Graziadei at the final rose ceremony of 'The Bachelor' Season 28 after he had questions about his emotions for Kelsey Anderson.

After a moving exit from 'The Bachelor' finale on Monday, March 25, Joey reunited with his runner-up at After the Final Rose, and viewers were completely freaked out by The Bachelorette's fake out with Daisy.

Many people anticipated that if Daisy did not win this season of 'The Bachelor', ABC would cast her as the star in the following season of 'The Bachelorette'. Well, she did not win the season and will not be the next Bachelorette.

So what happened? Following the proposal in front of a studio audience, host Jesse Palmer hinted that Daisy may be the next 'The Bachelorette' star. Daisy, on the other hand, informed him that she was not prepared for it.

Unhappy with the fake stunt, a viewer took to X to write, "Ok the fake out had me stressed i could not do a daisy season but truly within the depths of it’s so over we found an invincible we’re so back, i rock with the jenn bachelorette vision!! we will be there!!!!" Another user chimed in, "That was such an odd sequence of events. Why did they tease Daisy multiple times and then just bring Jenn out a few moments later? And then they had Maria give her stamp of approval? Such a bizarre way to end the night." 

Another user wrote, "I cannot watch another entire season listening daisy’s vocal fry please don’t give her the bachelorette edit." Another person quipped, "Daisy after finally finishing her bachelorette audition."  

Some who felt bad for Daisy further wrote, "FIRST SHE ACKNOWLEDGES JESSE DOESN'T CHOOSE HER AND SENDS HERSELF HOME THEN SHE'S USED AS THIS FAKE BACHELORETTE ANNOUNCEMENT DAISY IS BEING PUT THROUGH THE WRINGER OMG." Another person added, "Bachelornation watching that fake out Bachelorette announcement like:"

Where is 'The Bachelor' Season 28 lead Daisy Kent now?

Daisy, who has substantial hearing loss, recently marked the one-year anniversary of receiving her cochlear implant. She described her experience on the show as both enjoyable and challenging.

"I'm leaving this whole experience happier than when I came in, and that’s because every single woman in the house," Daisy said.

She added, "I'm healthy, and I’m happy, and I haven’t had those two things in a really long time, and so right now, I know it's a time for me to focus on the things I love and the people I love, and so, right now, no, I’m not ready, and that’s okay, and I’m really proud of myself for realizing that."

Why did Daisy Kent break up with 'The Bachelor' star Joey Graziadei?

Daisy walked away from Joey during the final rose ceremony, having questions about his affection for Kelsey. Daisy went to see Kelsey to discuss things, and the two ladies rode to the final rose ceremony together, a Bachelor first.

Daisy hugged Kelsey after telling Joey she felt they weren't suitable for each other, and Joey proceeded to propose to her. During their live reunion, Jesse questioned Daisy when she realized Joey had deeper feelings for Kelsey than her – which was really a week before the finale.

"I first realized when we are at the last rose ceremony when Rachel left," Daisy said.

"There was a moment...I just saw you two look at each other, and I was like, 'Whoa.' For the first time, I was like, 'I don’t think it’s me.' I just remember that. And then I was kind of trying to suppress my feelings. … Then going into our last date, I’m just feeling anxious going into it. I remember thinking, ‘It shouldn’t feel like this. I shouldn’t feel this anxious.'"

Who is the lead on 'The Bachelorette' Season 21?

Meet Jenn Tran, the lead on Season 21 of 'The Bachelorette'. After hearing 'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Joey brag about his engagement to final rose recipient Kelsey at the season finale on March 25, host Jesse announced he had some exciting news to share with Bachelor Nation.

He, along with previous Bachelorette Charity Lawson, revealed that Jenn would continue her search for love on the upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette'.

Jenn, who was eliminated in week seven, will be the franchise's first Asian Bachelorette. Jenn praised the fans and Bachelor Nation for their support.

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