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Does Rachel secure top two spot? Internet wants to ‘fire’ ABC producers for making ‘The Bachelor’ star advance to the finale

Fans of 'The bachelor' argued that Maria Georgas was more deserving than Rachel Nance

AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA: According to spoilers, the next contestant in line to be eliminated in 'The Bachelor' Season 28 is Rachel Nance, following Joey's selection of his top two choices as Daisy Kent and Kelsey Anderson. Rachel earned her spot after Joey decided to eliminate Maria Georgas, a decision that didn't sit well with many fans. Some fans were particularly puzzled, as they believed Maria was more deserving than Rachel to reach the top three.

The discontent among fans has grown to the point where some are expressing strong reactions, stating that they might be upset with the ABC producers if Rachel makes it to the top two. The dissatisfaction centers around the perceived disparity between Rachel's journey and what fans consider the more deserving contestants. 

"If Rachel makes it to the Final 2, the producers really need to be fired cause what is this edit," a user said. "Rachel over Maria I’m done with this season producers should’ve stepped in" said one. "Are we gonna pretend the producers didn’t have a say in keeping Rachel over Maria i mean come on… Maria for bachelorette tho," said another. 

Others also found Joey and Rachel togetehr made no sense, whatsover. "This connection with Rachel & Joey makes no sense to me. The producers did a terrible job showing their connection this season. I just don’t vibe with it like the others." "For the first time in ALL the seasons (and I've seen them all) Rachel & Joey doesn't make any sense. Either producers did a shi**y job capturing this relationship or Joey just stringed her along to fill in the gaps," added one. "Alright these producers got me bc giving Rachel a hometown rose was not on my bachelor bingo card," added another. 

Rachel Nance feels 'safe' with Joey Graziadei

Rachel, who has referred to herself as a "slow burn" in matters of love on the show, expressed a unique sentiment towards Joey. Despite her usual cautious approach, she found a sense of safety with him.

Rachel shared, "Being with Joey makes me feel safe, and I felt that comfort. You need a partner who is going to support you through everything... [I'm] enjoying letting a man listen to me." This marked a departure from her usual struggle to open up in relationships, showcasing the special connection she felt with Joey and the comfort she found in his presence on the ABC show. 

Who got eliminated at top four? 

Maria Georgas faced elimination after the hometwon date as the rose ceremony unfolded, Joey Graziadei chose to give roses to Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson, and Rachel Nance. Joey openly shared that he decided to eliminate Maria because he harbored several doubts about their connection. This decision marked the conclusion of Maria's journey on the show, illustrating the complexities and tough choices inherent in the pursuit of love.

Joey told Maria after elimination, "We’ve had a bumpy road, but you know I fought for you every time and I’ve chosen us." He added, "And I've tried everything in my power to get to the point of continuing to see a future. And I went into hometowns with you very open and ready to see what came next. And you said everything I needed to hear." 'The Bachelor' star then explained to Maria that he felt it would be 'dishonest' to move forward with her because of 'the amount of doubts that I have.'

'The Bachelor' Season 28 airs episodes every Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC. Further, it is available for streaming on Hulu the following day.