Will Rachael Nance get eliminated during the Hometown date? Speculation sparks after 'The Bachelor' star's mom pulls Joey for 'tough' convo

Despite a fun-filled hometown date, Rachel didn't seem to get to the top three on 'The Bachelor'
UPDATED MAR 5, 2024
'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Rachel Nance gets eliminated by Joey Graziadei in 'The Bachelor' Season 28 Episode 9 (@abc)
'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Rachel Nance gets eliminated by Joey Graziadei in 'The Bachelor' Season 28 Episode 9 (@abc)

AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA: In The Bachelor Season 28, Rachel Nance and Joey Graziadei don't end up getting engaged by the season's conclusion. Despite this, Rachel managed to progress significantly in the competition, making it far into the season till the 'Hometwon dates', which surprisngly turned out well for her. 

Rachel's family date went remarkably well, with Joey seamlessly blending into her close-knit family. They connected effortlessly, and Rachel was left beaming with happiness after the date. Despite the positive vibes, it's disheartening to learn from spoilers that she didn't make it to the top three. Joey, unfortunately, decided not to give her the rose, leading to her elimination in the competition.

'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Rachel Nance is certain her parents will like Joey Graziadei (Instagram/@rachelmariean)
'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Rachel Nance is certain her parents will like Joey Graziadei (Instagram/@rachelmariean)

From Rachel playfully introducing him as "Uncle Joey" to her nephew, to him impressively devouring a pig ear to show his affection for Rachel, their fake Hawaiian-style wedding added a touch of hope for fans cheering for the couple. Joey's heartfelt conversation with Rachel's mother further fueled optimism for the potential of their relationship. She shared with Joey that she desires her parents' blessing in their journey together.

The scene then transitions to her mom expressing that despite Joey's decision, she always wants the best for him. "Yeah, it's just... I wish you the best," she said to Joey. “Obviously I wish my daughter the best more” she added. 

Who are 'The Bachelor' Season 22 star Rachel Nance's parents?

Rachel's background reflects a blend of African-American and Filipino-American heritage, which she the most proud of. She also holds her otherr family members in high regards, like her sister Mandy Nance. According to Rachel, her parents are her role model when it comes to love and she looks up to them as the best couple. 

She expressed her gratitude to her parents on Instagram, giving them a special shout-out. She thanked them for exemplifying the genuine essence of love in their actions and relationship.

"If I can find a love half as pure as my parents I will consider myself blessed," she captioned a post about them. "My dad is the true definition of a man and my mom is a perfect partner for him. They are the best example of what all humans deserve. A raw and selfless form of love."

'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Rachel Nance is sure her parents will love Joey Graziadei (Instagram/@rachelmariean)
'The Bachelor' Season 28 star Rachel Nance is sure her parents will love Joey Graziadei (Instagram/@rachelmariean)

Is 'The Bachelor' Season 22 star Rachel Nance dating anyone now?

Rachel's social media hints suggest that she might not be currently dating anyone. This could be attributed to her approach of taking things slow, as she has previously shared on the show calling herself "slow burn" when it comes to love.

It seems she's cautious about opening up too quickly due to past relationship experiences. Additionally, participants on the show are typically not allowed to openly share details about their love lives until the show concludes its run, which could be another reason for her discretion.

Rachel Nance gets eliminated by Joey Graziadei in 'The Bachelor' Season 28 Episode 9 (ABC)
Rachel Nance is not dating anyone as of now (ABC)

'The Bachelor' Season 28 airs episodes every Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC. Further, it is available for streaming on Hulu the following day.

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