'The Bachelor' Season 26: Fans root for Teddi as she bags first impression rose and kiss

Teddi wasted no time to let the other women know that she was here for Clayton alone!
Teddi Wright on 'The Bachelor' (ABC)
Teddi Wright on 'The Bachelor' (ABC)

The first rose ceremony on 'The Bachelor' certainly packs on the pressure when it comes to bagging a rose. After all, it boils down to making an impression while 30 other women are trying to do the same. So while some women try to squeeze in mini-dates, mementoes and other things to make them stand out, others go straight in for the kill -- a kiss.

So when it came to Teddi Wright, she wasted no time in letting Clayton know what she was there for. And she definitely ruffled a few feathers along the way. But it clearly paid off, seeing that she had Clayton absolutely smitten.

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25-year-old Teddi Wright sat down with Clayton and told him just how excited she was to have him as 'The Bachelor' and found herself rooting for him earlier on. They certainly seemed to have connected. The conversation soon turned into less talking as the two kissed, making it the season's first kiss. 
"Where y'all keep finding these hot 20 year old virgins I do not understand #TheBachelor" tweeted a fan, seeing that Teddi mentioned during her introduction that she was a virgin, a vow that she took when she was much younger. "bitches be like: I'm not gonna kiss him tonight. 10 minutes later: #TheBachelor #bachelor #bachelorabc" added another. "Has anyone ever actually lost their virginity ON the show…?#TheBachelor" tweeted a fan. "teddi: I'm not going to kiss him night one also teddi: #TheBachelor" tweeted a fan. "i am team Teddi hardcore already. the other girls saying "game on" and stuff had me giggling, she's so far above the petty girls, i can tell #TheBachelor" added a fan. "Teddi is gorgeous and definitely going all in w that confidence! #TheBachelor" stated a fan. 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Teddi most certainly seemed to have set the trend, seeing that the next set of kisses came from Kira Mengistu, Elizabeth Corrigan and Rachel Recchia, a flight instructor, among others. Teddi certainly seems to have kickstarted the competition, as Teddi even went on to receive the first impression rose, setting her apart from the rest. 


What do you think? Is Teddi a front runner for now? Clayton also had chemistry with Rachel and Genevieve, are they contestants to watch out for as well? Sound off below! 

‘The Bachelor’ Season 26 will premiere exclusively on ABC on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 8 pm EST.

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