'The Bachelor' Fans React to Chris Harrison Controversy, Heather Martin's Absence on 'Women's Tell All' & More
The Bachelor's "Women Tell All" episode brought some old and new tensions to the forefront on Monday. From Chris Harrison's appearance to a surprisingly candid confrontation between two contestants, and Heather Martin's absence, the special left fans with a lot to talk about on social media.
The show kicked off with a disclaimer, explaining why Chris was hosting the episode after he previously announced that he would be stepping back following his controversial remarks about racism accusations against Rachael Kirkconnell back in February.
As Chris welcomed viewers to the special with a smile, text appeared onscreen that read, "Previously recorded on February 4, 2021."
This struck many viewers, who took to Twitter to comment on Chris' involvement, and expressed how some of his jokes and remarks are now unintentionally ironic or have not aged well.
A lot of Chris Harrison’s lines tonight have not aged well. #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/ohk2VBQLQG
— Jane (@JaneMcDWrites1) March 2, 2021
“Previously Recorded” as Chris Harrison walks out. #TheBachelorABC#bachelor#WomenTellAllpic.twitter.com/EEpWrPmdeR
— Lara Jean (@LaandWiles) March 2, 2021
@BachelorABC producers! Can we see @chrisbharrison in the Hot Seat now??? #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/64tusXrmDU
— Laney Whitney (@whitney_laney) March 2, 2021
Bachelor Nation whenever Chris Harrison is on screen: #TheBachelorABCpic.twitter.com/gSmfxrNXVp
— Project Girl Band (@projectgrlband) March 2, 2021
Chris Harrison: You don’t know how this season ends!
bruh you didn’t even know how this season would end #theBachelorpic.twitter.com/PRqy5MY1QZ— Erin M (@erinmurray16) March 2, 2021
Chris Harrison every time he promises us that THIS is the most dramatic season yet #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/oeJZrMVEMT
— nat 🔮 (@natalie_marina) March 2, 2021
Me listening to Chris Harrison making jokes tonight #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/FgIbCEY6bu
— Bachelor Party (@BachPartyPod) March 2, 2021
This was especially true when it came to Chris' farewell at the end of the episode, when he said -- in reference to the coronavirus lockdowns -- "Hopefully soon, we'll all be together again."
well that didn’t age well...... #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/3ImHsj7Woy
— saint sagittarius (@HoleScandal) March 2, 2021
Chris saying I hope we’ll all be back together soon #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/JLBbOtEXWB
— m a d a (@MadalyneStanden) March 2, 2021
People couldn't help but also take to social media to talk about how they believed Heather was edited out of the special. Heather competed on Colton Underwood's season and made an appearance during Matt's time as Bachelor after her best friend and former Bachelorette Hannah Brown said they would be a "perfect match."
Matt ultimately told her that it was too late for her to compete, and sent her home. But eagle-eye fans spotted the blonde in the crowd, even though she was never given any air time.
Did ABC really think they could sneak Heather in without us noticing? #Bachelorpic.twitter.com/GTkgsgvmTL
— Fa-leash-ah ☾ (@felifel808) March 2, 2021
am i the only one who sees heather?? #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/RTNOdgQ0SK
— bachelor discuss (@bachelordiscuss) March 2, 2021
so are we not gonna talk about the blonde girl by Kit who hasn’t spoke once, nor been shown except her back??? and then you look up the women tell all and suddenly there is no blonde girl by Kit.... is it Heather orrr?#Bachelorpic.twitter.com/1Y6nPihqwK
— Kels (@xoxokelss_) March 2, 2021
So....we gonna address Heather or the whole Sarah situation?? #Bachelor#BachelorNationpic.twitter.com/8LAezkShMZ
— Suaz (@itssuaz917) March 2, 2021
I can’t believe they did Heather like that again lmao
#TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/Vzy2kl5cn3— Bachelor Bob (@BachelorBob_) March 2, 2021
Wait so why are the @BachelorABC actually editing out heather m ? She did nothing wrong. #bachelorabc#Bachelorpic.twitter.com/tBmwvZ4k0a
— brittanya piggy (@jeffgarcia1010) March 2, 2021
Another highlight came when Brittany confronted Anna over the drama that began when Anna publicly accused her of being an escort on the show.
Anna went on to apologize, and to say that she was acting out due to her own insecurity. Some fans didn't feel she was genuine with her apology, and made it clear that they still hadn't moved past her actions.
Anna should teach a masterclass about how to center yourself in an apology #thebachelor#FireChrisHarrisonpic.twitter.com/sHalpKMqMy
— Farewell, Chris Harrison (@DoBettrBachs) March 2, 2021
Listening to Anna's apology #Bachelor#TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/o6WF1P7fRd
— Accept This Rose (@IWatchBachelor) March 2, 2021
Not Anna laughing mid apology on the #WomenTellAll#TheBachelorABCpic.twitter.com/gA34DfCvY6
— Gloria (@theglowalk) March 2, 2021
Yall believes anna's apology- #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/VRXAQWEvbn
— Dana Nicole ❤ (@DanaNicki) March 2, 2021
Matt: “After seeing [Anna’s] remorse. I knew it was real”
Bachelor nation: #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/3qSv5734ip— Shelby (@Shelby_Delaine) March 2, 2021
Some fans, however, had a hard time moving past a remark Anna made when she said that Chicago -- where both she and Brittany hail from -- is "a small town."
when anna calls chicago a small town #Bachelorpic.twitter.com/f2r3pM46oD
— camille jo shepherd (@camilliejo) March 2, 2021
Anna: Chicago is a small town
Us: #TheBachelor#WomenTellAllpic.twitter.com/0HppWWEVQ5— :) (@RealityQueennn) March 2, 2021
not Anna saying that Chicago is a small TOWN #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/oZn36S72jB
— Hav (@Havyn_Steele) March 2, 2021
#TheBachelor
Anna: Chicago is a small town
Me: pic.twitter.com/4DzjKBrubf— Michelle Weygandt (@MWeygandt) March 2, 2021
Meanwhile, as ABC and the show's producers are still reeling from the fallout over the ongoing controversy surrounding this season, there's no clear choice for the nextBachelorette.
It was believed that Katie would be the heir apparent, but it seems that things have changed behind-the-scenes, and fans have a lot of suggestions for who should helm the next season of that particular Bachelor Nation franchise -- with the most popular candidates being Katie, Abigail and Serena P.
omg serena sending the bachelor home in a limo on HIS SHOW#TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/UvFTNj1dYD
— Maryn (@maryngochuico) February 23, 2021
Serena P. on GMA tomorrow? Okay I guess that's one way to announce the new bachelorette huh? 😅 #Bachelor
— Rachel Andresen (@rachellee_7) March 2, 2021
I know I always root for contestants from Toronto, but Serena is easily one of my favourites of all time #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/IJPTpO5JsH
— Bachelor Fan (@TheBachelorsFan) March 2, 2021
Abigail needs to be the next bachelorette! I LOVE HER #WomenTellAll#Bachelor
— fearlessly, markus (@justmarKus05) March 2, 2021
If Abigail is not the next #BacheloretteABC just cancel the whole franchise. @BachelorABC#Bachelor#MakeItHappen
— Sarah Joy (@SarahJoyGugel) March 2, 2021
i really like both abigail and serena p but i’ve been following katie long before the bachelor and she is someone who can bring fun and humor to a season of the bachelorette. she also stood up towards bullying which i applaud as no one else in the house did.she could run a season
— via🖤 (@viacatingub) March 2, 2021
Matt really lost out with Abigail! I hope she is the bachelorette. #thewomentellall#bachelorabc#Bachelor
— . (@justryy14) March 2, 2021
Katie for #bachelorette idgaf #Bachelor
— Z (@RainingZouis) March 2, 2021
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