Internet calls ‘The Bachelor’ star Joey Graziedei 'brainless' for picking Jess over Lauren for group rose date

Fans of the show were upset as they believed that Joey had missed a perfect opportunity to choose Lauren who had opened up emotionally to him
PUBLISHED JAN 30, 2024
Joey Graziadei was called 'brainless' for choosing Jess Edwards for a group date (ABC and Instagram/ @joeygrazidei)
Joey Graziadei was called 'brainless' for choosing Jess Edwards for a group date (ABC and Instagram/ @joeygrazidei)

AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 'The Bachelor' Season 28 viewers have been calling out the star of the ABC show, Joey Graziedei, for picking the 'villain' of the season Jess aka Jessica Edwards over Lauren for the 'group date' rose. Fans of the show took to the internet to express their disappointment over Joey's decision to give a rose to one of the season's most controversial contestants.

Many viewers were quick to point out that Jess had been portrayed as a villain right from the first episode and that her actions and behavior had not endeared her to the other contestants or the show's fans. Fans of the show were also particularly upset as they believed that Joey had missed a perfect opportunity to choose Lauren, who had opened up emotionally to him and seemed to connect with him on a deeper level.

Many viewers felt that Lauren deserved the rose and that Joey's decision to give it to Jess, who had already received the first impression rose, was a mistake. The internet was abuzz with comments and posts from angry fans who called Joey 'brainless' for his decision and criticized his judgment. It remains to be seen how this will affect Joey's chances of finding love on the show, but one thing is clear: the fans are not happy with his decision!

Taking to Twitter, viewers shared how they couldn't believe Joey chose Jess over Lauren and that she only got it owing to the 'villain' arc she had created so far on the show. "Of course, Jess got the group date rose. It’s right on track with her villain arc. We’ve been through this before," wrote a user.

Others called out her hypocrisy for getting the rose after fake crying. "Jess getting the group date rose because she was mad she wasn’t getting time and decided to cry??" said one. "Jess getting the group date rose after the strategic trauma dump," added another. 



 



 



 

Others took a sly jab at Maria for not getting the rose despite her outfit change on the show. "Maria watching Joey pick up the group date rose," said one. "I’m sorry but Maria should’ve gotten the group date rose for the outfit change," added another. Some even called Joey 'brainless' for his decision. One user wrote, "Ugh i thought this one wouldn’t be brainless and then he chose jess."



 



 



 

How did Jess become the 'villain' of 'The Bachelor'? 

The premiere episode of 'The Bachelor' saw the emergence of a new villain in the form of Jessica Edwards, who quickly earned herself the nickname of 'walking red flag'. Her antics at the cocktail party, where she interrupted another contestant's time with Joey, left fans of the show wondering if she was there for love or just to stir up drama.

Jess wasted no time in making her intentions clear to the other contestants as she announced that she wasn't there to make friends, but was solely focused on winning Joey's heart. Her aggressive behavior and constant need for attention raised eyebrows among the other contestants and the show's fans, who quickly labeled her as the season's villain.

Joey was forced by ABC
Jess was labeled the villain of the show (Instagram/ @jessedwards, @joeygraziadei)

Who got 'The Bachelor' star Joey Graziadei's first impression rose? 

'The Bachelor's new villain Jess wasted no time in making her intentions clear to Joey Graziadei. After stealing a kiss and some quality time with the Bachelor, she received the coveted first impression rose, leaving other contestants wondering if she was there for the right reasons.

Jess seemed determined to win Joey's heart and expressed her desire to find someone who would respect and cherish their relationship. Her aggressive tactics and constant need for attention left other contestants feeling uneasy and sparked controversy among fans of the show.

Despite the drama surrounding her, Jess remained confident in her pursuit of love and even grabbed the season's first kiss with Joey. She expressed her excitement in the confessional, saying that she had never felt this way before.

'The Bachelor' 2024 contestant Jess brags about her first kiss with Joey (YouTube/@bachelornationabc)
'The Bachelor' 2024 contestant Jess bragged about her first kiss with Joey (YouTube/@bachelornationabc)
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