Where is Sydney Gordon now? 'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Sydney Gordon breaks down after Joey Graziadei eliminates her

Joey Graziadei had to choose between rivals Maria and Sydney and he chose the former over the so called 'villain' of the ABC show
UPDATED FEB 13, 2024
'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Joey eliminates Sydney Gordon (@abc)
'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Joey eliminates Sydney Gordon (@abc)

AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Sydney Gordon faced elimination on 'The Bachelor' when Joey Graziadei opted to pursue a relationship with Maria Georgas instead. The prolonged feud and ongoing drama had cast Sydney in a negative light, ultimately influencing Joey's decision. The lingering tension between Sydney and Maria had painted Sydney unfavorably. When it was time to make a choice, Joey believed Maria over Sydney, prompting him to bid farewell to Sydney. In a pivotal moment, Joey picked up the rose and handed it to Maria, signaling his decision to continue their connection.

Sydney was seen breaking down after her elimination (@abc)
Sydney was seen breaking down after her elimination (@abc)

As he walked Sydney out, she expressed her hopes that he was aware of the choice he was making. "I just hope you are conscious of your decision," she said. The negative atmosphere surrounding Sydney seemingly played a crucial role in Joey's decision. Upon returning to Maria, Joey confirmed his commitment to rebuilding their relationship, indicating that he saw a future with her. The elimination marked the end of Sydney's journey on 'The Bachelor'.

What happened on Sydney and Maria’s two-on-one date with Joey?

Joey eliminated Sydney during the two-on-one date with Maria in Malta, resulting in them not getting engaged. On two-on-one date, Joey chose to believe Maria over Sydney, leading to his decision to bid farewell to Sydney. In Episode 3 of 'The Bachelor' Season 28, Joey openly admitted that he found Maria's communication more genuine compared to Sydney's.

Throughout 'The Bachelor' Season 28, Sydney's behavior had been exceptionally intense, raising suspicions among viewers that she might have been strategically placed by producers to instigate drama. The producers, perhaps foreseeing the conflict, orchestrated a two-on-one date with Joey, Maria, and Sydney. Sydney's inclination towards drama rather than focusing on her relationship with Joey ultimately became the deciding factor in her elimination.

'The Bachelor' Season 28 contestant Sydney Gordon confronts Maria Georgas (@abc)
'The Bachelor' Season 28 contestants Sydney Gordon and Maria Georgas went on a two-on-one date with Joey (@abc)

'The Bachelorette’ star Charity Dawson says she’s ‘team Maria’

Charity Lawson, a previous participant on 'The Bachelorette,' has voiced her support for Maria in the ongoing conflict between Maria and Sydney on 'The Bachelor' Season 28. A video shared on Reddit by Marinezareen16 captured Charity expressing her allegiance to Maria. In the video, Charity engages with people on the street, emphasizing that the age-related issues are nonsensical. The individuals she interacts with wholeheartedly agree with her sentiments. Charity explicitly declares, "And we are Team Maria!" underscoring her support for Maria in the ongoing feud with Sydney.

'The Bachelorette' Season 20 lead Charity Lawson (ABC)
'The Bachelorette' Season 20 lead Charity Lawson says she's 'team Maria' (ABC)

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