In the reality TV series The Bachelor, twenty-five women vie for the attention of a single guy in the pursuit of true love. The hour-long prime-time series follows the bachelor as he works his way through the drama and difficulties of dating several women at once.
On January 22, 2024, the twenty-eighth season of The Bachelor debuted.[1] Joey Graziadei, a 28-year-old tennis instructor from Royersford, Pennsylvania, is competing this season.[2] Notable participants this year include an actress, a pro football cheerleader, the owner of a vintage boutique, and two sisters, to mention a few.
This year’s crop is the largest to arrive at the Bachelor house on night one. In the most recent season of The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose, Lea Cayanan, a 23-year-old account manager from Waipahu, Hawaii, made history by being the first person to meet Graziadei.
Recap
That evening at the cocktail reception, Maria confides in Joey about her background and receives another early rose. She tells Joey that when she was a baby, she and her mother were in a nearly catastrophic vehicle accident. Due to the serious injuries she sustained, Maria’s mother was unable to play a more significant role in her childhood, which strained their bond.
Maria adds that the fact that life may truly turn completely upside down so quickly is another reason she tries not to take things too seriously. Seeing Maria receive another early rose makes the majority of the women very angry. Rachel goes flamingo dancing with Joey during their one-on-one.
Joey mentions at dinner later that night that he’s hoping to learn more about Rachel because, compared to some of the other ladies, she’s been more reserved. Given that she has been burnt in the past, Rachel acknowledges that she finds it difficult to open out.
Because she has experienced problems in the past with partners who did not appreciate her dedication to her work as a nurse, she especially wants to make sure Joey is aware of the demands of her profession. She adds that she’s trying to persuade herself that she merits Joey’s attention and that she’s beginning to feel more at ease around him. He hands the rose to her.
Once again, chaos breaks out at the cocktail gathering before the rose ceremony. Jealousy and tension are only intensifying because the group is getting smaller and closer bonds are developing. Maria takes Joey away quite early in the evening so she can converse by herself, which enrages Jess.
Jess claims that because Joey already has a rose, it is impolite for Maria to be speaking to her, but Kelsey A. acknowledges that she would act in a similar manner and maintains that Maria did nothing improper. As a result of the fact that Maria’s relationship with Joey is obviously very strong and that some people are already upset with her, Lexi notes that she believes Maria is an easy target.
Release Date & Where to Watch
ABC will broadcast The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 6 on Monday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
- Eastern Time (Canada) 7:00 AM on Monday, 19 February 2024
- Pacific Time Zone 4:00 AM on Monday, 19 February 2024
- Greenwich Mean Time (London) 12:00 AM on Monday, 19 February 2024
- Central European Time (Germany) 1:00 PM on Monday, 19 February 2024
