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‘She’s the problem’: Internet labels ‘The Bachelor’ star Sydney ‘producer’s plant’ over drama with Maria

Sydney was called out for creating unnecessary ruckus around Maria's age gap with Joey Graziadei

AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA: During a recent episode of 'The Bachelor' Season 28, tensions escalated among contestants Madina, Maria, and Sydney. It all started when Madina voiced concerns about being the oldest participant. Maria, another older contestant, tried to reassure someone else about age not being an issue. However, Sydney overheard and conveyed the conversation to Madina, who found it condescending.

Later at the cocktail party, Maria confronted Madina about her concerns, but Madina felt dismissed. Maria defended herself, stating she doesn't see herself as old. Sydney, however, thought Maria belittled Madina and wasn't pleased. As the conversation continued, Maria expressed empathy for Madina's struggle with the perception of age as a problem. However, Sydney continued to escalate unnecessary drama, making the situation more complicated.

After the episode aired, viewers took to social media to express their frustration with Sydney's involvement in the conflict. Some even labeled her as problematic and accused the show's producers of planting her to stir drama. Viewers felt that Sydney's insertion into the situation only worsened things and that she was unhelpful in resolving the conflict. Criticism was directed at her for not respecting Madina's concerns and for making the situation about herself instead of understanding and empathizing with Madina's perspective.

"Sydney making a damn mountain outta a mole hill," commented a user. "Sydney gotta be a producer plant with how she is grasping at straws to create drama," another added. Some suggested she should be eliminated as she was annoying. "As far as I’m concerned, Sydney can go home next week. She’s annoying me." Another added, "Sydney not realizing she’s the problem is absurd."

Some pointed out how Sydney made it worse for Madina by blowing up her insecurity, stating, "you are correct Maria. this is so stupid. if Sydney really cared about Medina's feelings she wouldn't have blown it up and made her insecurity the talk of the night." Others speculated that Sydney is likely to stay on the show due to the drama she created, saying. "Sydney staying is a producer pick. She got 2 more weeks..tops." 

'The Bachelor' star Joey Graziadei 'wants to see' Maria more on the show

In the latest episode, Maria told Joey Graziadei she would change into something more comfortable and then left, only to come back wearing something spicy. Upon her return, Joey expressed his interest in seeing more of Maria as she's dressed in black lingerie, and Joey is impressed by her choice. "I love what I see from Maria but I want to see more," Joey said. 

Which contestants got a rose from 'The Bachelor' star Joey Graziadei? 

In the latest episode, Joey gave roses to several ladies, causing excitement and intrigue among the contestants and viewers alike. The rose ceremony began with Joey calling out the names of the participants who would be receiving roses. Rachel, Lexi, Kelsey A., Kelsey T., Jenn, Evalin, Autumn, Madina, Lea, Katelyn, Chrissa, Maria, Starr, and Allison all received roses from Joey. As the ceremony progressed, tensions rose, and the participants anxiously waited to see if they would receive a rose from Joey. In the end, all participants received roses, and the ceremony ended on a positive note.