Spoiler alert! This story discusses the February 27 episode of The Bachelor, so make sure you’re caught up!
Zach Shallcross has been impressing The Bachelor followers thus far on Season 27, and never simply along with his dad jokes and pop bod. He has additionally impressed along with his low tolerance for drama and lack of hesitation to ship folks on their merry means. Nevertheless, a few of Bachelor Nation suppose they’re beginning to see some purple flags with the previously excellent Bachelor. After Jess Girod was despatched house through the group date of the February 27 episode for expressing her disappointment at not having a one-on-one date, many viewers began to query Shallcross’ skill to deal with battle.
Jess Girod admitted she was having some nervousness over being the one lady current who had but to obtain a one-on-one date with Zach Shallcross. (Greer Blitzer additionally has not gotten one, however she was absent from this episode after testing constructive for COVID.) And whereas it was a bit of grating what number of occasions she talked about it, Bachelor Nation may no less than perceive why that was regarding to her. Shallcross, nonetheless, could not appear to know what the massive deal was, and followers lit up Twitter to let Girod know she wasn’t the issue:
“Why is it surprising that I’d need the person who I’m going to marry to need to take me on a date??” ITS NOT JESS YOU ARE SO IN THE RIGHT!! #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/hYWBCyJEPYFebruary 28, 2023
In truth, Zach Shallcross contradicted himself on the very subsequent date, as he mentioned that earlier than his one-on-one date with Ariel Frenkel, he’d solely had surface-level emotions for her. After they spent high quality time collectively, nonetheless, he was stunned at how a lot nearer they have been. That was not misplaced on Bachelor Nation, with one fan tweeting:
Zach: My relationship with Ariel was floor degree earlier than this (one on one) dateAlso Zach: you don’t want a one on one to have a deep convo#thebachelorFebruary 28, 2023
Some followers started to see a sample with Zach Shallcross’ eliminations, and whereas his skill to sift by means of bullshit had been appreciated many, it appeared like some, together with this Twitter user, have been beginning to suppose his actions is likely to be a sign that he cannot deal with a mature relationship:
Completely not saying that Jess was in the correct right here however omg the second Zach is confronted with something apart from lovey dovey eyes, dude runs for the hills and sends them house. Like that is straight up dysfunctional. This dude has no concept easy methods to be in a relationship!#TheBachelor! pic.twitter.com/sYG1JnMiEcFebruary 28, 2023
Even Season 21 Bachelor Nick Viall felt the necessity to weigh in on Zach Shallcross’ repeated conduct towards the ladies he’s been relationship, as he tweeted:
That’s 2 weeks in row now Zach was a complete dick to one of many lady. It’s actually all concerning the one on one. Zach is aware of that. He made Jess really feel like she tousled for expressing a sound concern. #thebachelorFebruary 28, 2023
As Nick Viall talked about, this wasn’t the primary time Zach Shallcross has reacted less-than-favorably to one of many contestants. Within the earlier episode he obtained upset with First Impression Rose-winner Greer Blitzer when she tried to empathize with him concerning the stress of getting COVID by saying she’d had it throughout a busy time at work. He rejected the notion that the 2 situations have been comparable, telling her:
It isn’t the identical. In a couple of brief weeks, I could possibly be standing in entrance of my particular person and which means much more to me than the tip of a gross sales quarter.
He has since instructed Variety that he ought to have responded to Greer Blitzer in a calmer and extra respectful means.
In one other episode earlier this season, Zach Shallcross heard not directly that Anastasia Keramidas had been speaking about Instagram followers, and he instantly {accused} her of being there “for the unsuitable causes” and despatched her house earlier than the rose ceremony. (Are we actually nonetheless pretending that each one of those contestants don’t have Instagram?)
The situations of Zach Shallcross avoiding powerful conversations appear to be including up, so we’ll need to see, as his relationships proceed to get extra critical, if he begins combating for his ladies or if he continues to run away when issues get onerous.
Zach appears to bolt on the slightest signal of battle, no? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/Dknv0kHZYPFebruary 28, 2023
Issues are transferring quick on The Bachelor, with simply seven ladies remaining. The drama will proceed at 8 p.m. ET Monday, March 6, on ABC. Be sure you take a look at our 2023 TV schedule to see what different exhibits are premiering quickly.
