First, Weber selected these women knowing that the next step is to meet their families. Hometown dates seemingly add a level of tangible, real-life experience to The Bachelor, which often sweeps contestants on international adventures and extravagant dates. With hometown dates, Weber sees what it is like for the women in their daily routines and with their families.
On Monday night, Weber sent Natasha Parker and Kelley Flanagan home, two women beloved by Bachelor Nation because of the way they have avoided the season’s drama. Twitter commenters were upset by both dismissals and had some choice words about Weber.
Throughout the season, some fans have slammed Weber for sending the wrong people home. Last week, Flanagan won over viewers when she questioned why Weber consistently “rewards drama” in the house by keeping the women who cause it.
After being told she was going home on Monday’s episode, Flanagan made a comment that reflected the views of many fans of The Bachelor. “I’m on a different emotional level, and I’m the only one mature enough to be actually ready for a relationship,” she said of herself when compared to the other women.
She also told Weber that his relationships don’t need to be so difficult, seemingly in reference to the immense amount of drama that some of the women have spun this season.
At the time of her sendoff, Flanagan was on a 3-on-1 date with Victoria Fuller and Hannah Ann Sluss. During the date, Fuller and Weber had an emotional conversation in which she claimed he’s always “in a mood” when she sees him, and finds it difficult to move forward in their relationship when he’s emotionally absent.
Later in the show, Weber sent Parker home during a one-on-one date. Some viewers claimed he didn’t seem remotely interested in her, even in a solo setting. Some commentators on Twitter asked for Parker to be on Bachelor in Paradise, or even appear as the next Bachelorette.
Another conversation on the episode showed Madison Prewett and Weber speaking about faith. Prewett expressed the importance of religion in her life, while Weber admitted he isn’t too involved spiritually, but would like to be.
Prewett is currently the leading fan favorite to be the final woman for this season. While many viewers seemingly want her to win the series, others claim, like Parker and Flanagan, she’s too good for Weber and should be considered for The Bachelorette.
