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‘The Bachelorette’: Will Ben come back for the finale? Fans demand his return after Bennett’s reentry drama

Even though Tayshia retained Ben until the latest episode, she constantly expressed her concern about him not opening up to her entirely

'The Bachelorette' Season 16 finale is only two episodes away and Tayshia Adams had no choice but to let go of one of the final four suitors. While she decided to move forward with Zac Clark, Brendan Morais and Ivan Hall, she sent Ben Smith home and her decision has left the viewers baffled. 

Even though Tayshia retained Ben until the latest episode, she constantly expressed her concern about him not opening up to her entirely. In the previous episode, for the first time, he spoke about his troubled past, health issues and revealed that he attempted suicide. Meanwhile, Tayshia seemed excited about meeting his family and his sister even tells the bachelorette that her brother is in love with her. But, Ben somehow, due to his own issues with expressing feelings, struggles to tell how he truly felt about Tayshia and she ends up sending him home. 

This was received with mixed reactions by the viewers. Some feel Ben should have been more expressive, at least when there are three other suitors vying for her heart, while the rest are of the opinion that Tayshia should have given Ben another chance and that the show should being him back the way it allowed Bennett to return. 

A significant number of 'The Bachelorette' fans are demanding the reality show bring Ben back, with many speculating that he might make a return in the finale. 

One tweeted, "Ok, so I have a theory. I don’t think Reality Steve was completely wrong. I think Ben is in the top two and he comes back and this is why we see him in the promo say he loves Tayshia and she says to the effect “what do I do with that information?” Thoughts?! #TheBachelorette" Another added, "So when does Ben come back? We haven’t seen the preview of him telling Tayshia he’s in love with her yet... #TheBachelorette"

One asked, "Can we get a do-over and let Ben come back like Bennett did except this time I won’t cringe? #bachelorette #BacheloretteABC #TheBachelorette" Another tweeted, "If Bennett can realize he loves Tayshia and come back, SO CAN BEN. Ben will be back. I think. I hope. We'll see. #TheBachelorette"

'The Bachelorette' Season 16 finale will air on December 21 and December 22 on ABC at 8 pm ET.