Every season, The Bachelor gathers its contestants for The Women Tell All, a night of drama, apologies, and second chances at reality TV fame. This season’s event was no different, delivering shocking moments, emotional confrontations, and even an unexpected fan favorite. Let’s break down the ten biggest takeaways from the night.
1. Chloie Remains a Fan Favorite
Chloie, dubbed a “plus-sized” (read: normal-sized) model, was welcomed with thunderous applause. Though The Bachelorette is on hiatus, many fans hoped she would have taken the lead. Perhaps Bachelor in Paradise will be her next stop?
2. The Basketball Date Drama Lives On
Back in episode two, Zoe took Grant away for what seemed like five minutes but was actually an hour. Beverly, now fully recovered from her appendectomy, was among the women who were still upset. Alli Jo also pointed out that kids left school for that date, only for Zoe to hijack it.
3. Sarafiena Apologizes to Zoe
Though Zoe wasn’t present, Sarafiena addressed a past snide remark about her dress. She took full accountability, claiming it was the worst thing she’s ever said. If that’s true, she’s clearly a nicer person than most of us!
4. Rose and Dina Still Have Issues with Carolina
Carolina insisted she wasn’t upset when Rose told her about Grant’s comment. However, the women accused her of monopolizing Grant’s time before the rose ceremony. The discussion quickly devolved into a shouting match, forcing Jesse Palmer to cut to a commercial break.
5. Linda the Llama Steals the Show
Forget Grant—Linda the Llama, a no-drama icon from earlier in the season, got her own dressing room and a grand entrance. Even Alexe’s Hot Seat segment seemed like an excuse to bring Linda out. Now that’s a love story we can root for.
6. Sarafiena’s Mom Wins Over the Audience
Host Jesse Palmer surprised Sarafiena with a video from her mom, Velma, who admitted she turned away during her daughter’s on-screen kiss but remains incredibly proud. Palmer even teased her as a possible contestant for The Golden Bachelor—a suggestion met with roaring cheers.
7. Carolina Takes the Hot Seat (Again)
Producers dedicated an entire segment to Carolina, who came dressed in a jacket emblazoned with her so-called iconic quotes. Her emotional breakdowns and defensive comments left little resolution, just more fuel for social media debates.
8. Grant Is Mostly on Good Terms with His Exes
Most of the women had kind words for Grant, except for Carolina, who demanded an explanation for why he allegedly misled her. The exchange escalated into yet another yelling match. Meanwhile, Dina confronted Grant about never telling her that meeting her family was a deal-breaker. He apologized, but it was clear the wound still stung.
9. Jesse and Grant’s Chubby Bunny Showdown
One of the night’s lighter moments came when Palmer and Grant recreated his infamous “chubby bunny” game from an earlier episode. Thank you, producers, for this much-needed comic relief!
10. Disney’s Product Placement Gets Weirder
To promote the new live-action Snow White, the show introduced a “Magic Mirror” that revealed behind-the-scenes moments. The final reveal? A clip proving Grant never directly mentioned Carolina when talking to Rose, effectively putting that controversy to rest—at least for now.
With Fantasy Suites up next, tensions are sure to rise. Will Litia’s growing frustration with Grant’s other relationships lead to her departure? And will Carolina ever step out of the drama spotlight? We’ll find out soon enough.
The Bachelor airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
