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Viewers laud 'The Bachelor' Season 28 contestant Edwina Dorbor for defending Maria Georgas

'The Bachelor' Season 28 organized the first ever 'Mrs Right pageant' in the Bachelor Nation franchise

AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 'The Bachelor' Season 28, episode 3, was filled with drama, accusations and explosive feud. Sydney Gordon and Madina Alam accused Maria Georgas of 'bullying', creating a 'hostile environment' and 'verbal abuse'. Joey Graziadei seemed to believe Sydney and Madina's accusations, leading to him questioning Maria. However, Edwina Dorbor proved to be a true friend to Maria, standing up for her against Sydney and Madina. She claimed that Sydney and Madina had been creating unnecessary drama.

Edwina believed the whole situation didn't deserve attention, admitting, "I don’t think anyone’s getting bullied." Edwina added, "I feel like people are blowing it out of proportion." Despite the tense atmosphere, viewers praised Edwina for taking Maria's side.

A tweet exclaimed, "Edwina, louder for the ladies in the back." Another user agreed, "Even Edwina thinks the whole Maria-Sydney feud is total BS!" A critic added, "I need edwina to set the record straight with joey about maria bc i’ll be damned if maria gets sent home."

Another comment praised Edwina's insights, saying, "Edwina’s commentary this episode was chefs kiss 👩🏾‍🍳💋." Another X user wrote, "Edwina always sees straight through the bullshit. I’m a fan." "Oh Edwina clocking the bullying tea. I LOVE HER! If Joey doesn’t propose I will!" noted another viewer.

Edwina Dorbor performs acapella during 'The Bachelor' Season 28 'Mrs right pageant' 

'The Bachelor' Season 28 hosted its first ever 'Mrs Right pageant' in the Bachelor Nation franchise. During the talent competition, ABC host, Jesse Palmer welcomed 'Golden Bachelor' alums, April, Susan, Kathy, and Nancy. Edwina performed an acapella song she wrote for Joey Graziadei, but despite her efforts, she didn't win. Lexi, self-proclaimed 'World’s Best Kisser,' clinched the victory by surprising Joey with a prolonged kiss. Edwina, visibly upset, expressed her dissatisfaction in an on-camera interview, stating, "Kissing was not a talent."

Edwina Dorbor reflects on her parents' struggle

'The Bachelor' Season 28 contestant Edwina Dorbor, originally from Liberia, relocated to the United States with her family at the age of 11. A self-taught crocheter, Edwina has refined her skills since childhood in West Africa, now managing her crocheting business with a global clientele. In episode 2, Edwina shared insights into her 'immigrant household struggle' during a one-on-one date with Joey Graziadei. Growing up in an African household, she took on a maternal role for her younger siblings, feeling the weight of "being the mother of the house at a young age."

Edwina emotionally expressed the pressure to succeed and make her parents proud amidst the challenges her family faced.

New episodes of 'The Bachelor' Season 28 airs every Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC.