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'Bachelor in Paradise': Sean McLaughlin accuses Brayden Bowers of 'bro code' breach in feud over Rachel Recchia

'Bachelor in Paradise' star Sean McLaughlin accuses Brayden Bowers of 'backstabbing' him

SAYULITA, MEXICO: 'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 9 stars Brayden Bowers and Sean McLaughlin were recently involved in a huge drama over Rachel Recchia.

In the latest episode, Brayden revealed to Rachel that Sean wanted to pursue a relationship with Jess Girod.

Brayden claimed that Sean held back on moving forward with Jess because he thought Rachel liked him a lot. Rachel did not like hearing that and confronted Sean.

Rachel said, "You have been telling people that you want to pursue Jess, but you just think that I really like you so you weren’t," adding, "Do I deserve that?" Sean admitted that he wanted Rachel and would not continue to pursue Jess because they weren't communicating effectively.

However, Rachel didn't want to continue seeing Sean.

This eventually led Sean to confront Brayden for "backstabbing" him. Sean said, "I believe in some sort of bro code. I consider you a bro."

Brayden defended himself and said he didn't want Rachel to be "strung along" by Sean. Meanwhile, Sean confessed, "The fact that he would do that is just very hurtful."

Internet slams Sean McLaughlin for not taking 'accountability'

While Sean left disheartened and claimed that Brayden backstabbed him, the viewers slammed him for not taking accountability.

An X user tweeted, "Bro code in this case is just an excuse to get away with doing what you want without being accountable for it."

Another person said, "Brayden was absolutely right to say something to Rachel. Sean is only acting this way because he got caught smh."

Another user added, "Sean has got to go he’s doing anything and everything to not take accountability. for once Brayden isn’t in the wrong here."

Another critic noted, ""I believe in bro code." aka sean just wants to get away with saying/doing anything he wants and he's mad at brayden for exposing what he said 🤡." Another viewer noted, "Sean.. you stabbed yourself in the own back. Maybe be honest next time. COMMUNICATE."

Another social media user said, "Don’t be mad at Brayden because you got caught being shitty to Rachel while simultaneously shooting your very weak shot with Jess and now neither woman wants you Sean."

Jess Girod friend zones Sean McLaughlin in 'Bachelor In Paradise' Season 9

In the latest episode, Sean McLaughlin tried to pursue Jess Girod and also wrote a song for her. However, Jess, who never felt any connection with Sean, friend-zoned him. 

However, Sean wanted to get out of the friend zone with Jess, so he asked her where her relationship stood with Blake Moynes.

Jess told Sean, "I think both of us are on the same page about being open if we feel like there is a connection we want to explore."

But Jess made it clear that she didn't want to explore a connection with Sean. Sean told Jess, "You're still open to exploring things, just not with me, I guess, at this point."

Jess confirmed that to be true and admitted, "I don't know if I would like get to that point."

Brayden Bowers sparks connection with Rachel Recchia

After Kat Izzo ditched Brayden Bowers for Tanner Courtad, he felt hurt. However, he soon overcame his feelings and felt attracted to Rachel Recchia, who was coupled up with Sean McLaughlin.

Still, he wanted a rose from Rachel and tried to impress her in the latest episode. Brayden got a chance during the 'Bachelor In Paradise' cocktail party.

During the cocktail party, bartender Wells Adams introduced the Paradise Truth Box, where the cast could anonymously submit their thoughts.

When Wells, read a few, they consisted of recommendations that Brayden and Rachel should make out.

Brayden then pulled Rachel and told her they should "give the people what they want" so they kissed. However, fans have to wait to see if Brayden and Rachel give a rose to each other.

'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 airs every Thursday at at 9 pm ET on ABC.