Is Zach Shallcross gaslighting Jess Girod? 'The Bachelor' star says she didn't 'feel fair' after elimination

After Zach confessed that he is not feeling a connection with Jess, she chose to walk out of the show
PUBLISHED FEB 28, 2023
'The Bachelor' star Zach slammed Jess for continuously asking for a one-on-one date with him (ABC)
'The Bachelor' star Zach slammed Jess for continuously asking for a one-on-one date with him (ABC)

TALLINN, ESTONIA: Jessica 'Jess' Girod caught most of the attention in 'The Bachelor' Season 27's latest episode. The star was seen getting anxious about her fate ever since the start of the date. As the other contestants on the show progressed in their relationship and she herself was not moving ahead, Jess was hit with "anxiety".

Taking up her issues with Zach Shallcross, Jess discussed her insecurities with the lead while on their date. Jess opened up to 'The Bachelor' lead and said, "I'm hopeless romantic." She said wanted to spend more time to spend with Zach in order to build a more comfortable relationship. Well, as Jess continuously talked about one-on-one, Zach lashed out at her and said there was a "disconnection" between the two of them. Keep reading to know more.

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'It’s hard being the last one'

While on the date, Jess confessed to feeling jealous of the other women. She said, "When we were in a room full of women, they were so confident." She added, "They were progressing." On the other hand, seeing herself not moving forward in the relationship with Zach, Jess said, "I was waiting for that one-on-one to open. I'm a slow burn." However, what Jess wanted from Zach was for him to see how "frustrated" she was for not being able to get a one-on-one. She said, "The clock is ticking. I hope you can see a little bit." 

'The Bachelor' star Zach and Jess on a date (ABC)
'The Bachelor' star Zach and Jess on a date (ABC)

Zach slams Jess for seeing the dating as a 'process'

Jess claimed on her date with Zach that she "feels like a lot of pressure coming in." She further added that her "perspective was to get vulnerable and open up on that one-on-one." However, not getting the chance to go on one-on-one was a great disappointment for her. After listening to Jess continuously bicker about one-on-one, Zach slammed her and said, "I don't want you to think this as a process." He added, "I'm upset that you needed to feel that way." To this, Jess replied, "Because one-on-one is a whole day together."

Frustrated Zach slammed Jess and said, "You keep bringing one-on-one." He further ended their connection and said, "I feel there is a disconnect. I don't feel sure about this, not feeling confident." 

'I don’t feel fair'

After Zach confessed that he is not feeling a connection with Jess, she chose to walk out of the show. Zach accompanied her toward the car. Well, it seems Jess was not happy with Zach. She said, "I don't feel fair" as she was on her way home in the car. She didn't expect her elimination to come this soon. The star said, "I did not see this coming" as she cried her heart out in the car.

Jess further wondered what unusual thing was she asking from Zach. She said, "All I needed was quality time." The star questioned, "Is it the craziest thing to go on a date with a person who I'm potentially going to marry? Wouldn't I want to feel chosen right away?" She further slammed Zach and said, "So, for him being shocked is the craziest thing for me."

'The Bachelor' airs every Monday on ABC at 8 pm ET.

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