ABC's The Bachelor is moving faster than many expected, with three more ladies going home on Monday's new episode, which had fans slamming Grant Ellis after a rather surprising elimination.
After just three weeks, there were only 10 ladies left of the original 25 contestants, with Monday night's fourth episode ending with just seven left.
The 31-year-old day trader and former pro basketball player was called out by many fans after last week's episode for gaslighting Rose Sombke.
After making little progress this week - which brought the women to lovely Madrid, Spain - Rose decided to self-eliminate, going home from Madrid in 10th place.
Grant also sent home Natalie Phillips, a 25-year-old PhD student, at the rose ceremony, though fans were particularly upset that he also sent home Parisa Shifteh, a 29-year-old pediatric behavior analyst.
Fans were also quite shocked at how quickly the season is moving along, since there were 12 ladies left after Week 4 last season, five more than this season.
ABC's The Bachelor is moving faster than many expected, with three more ladies going home on Monday's new episode, which had fans slamming Grant Ellis after a rather surprising elimination
After just three weeks, there were only 10 ladies left of the original 25 contestants, with Monday night's fourth episode ending with just seven left
Grant also sent home Natalie Phillips, a 25-year-old PhD student, at the rose ceremony, though fans were particularly upset that he also sent home Parisa Shifteh, a 29-year-old pediatric behavior analyst.
While Zoe McGrady quickly established herself among fans as a potential villain after just the second episode, the villain narrative has since shifted more to Carolina Quixano.
Last week, Carolina ostracized herself by sharing something Rose told her privately with Grant - that Grant was thinking about Rose when he was dancing with Carolina.
While Grant insisted that he never said that in his chats with both Carolina and Rose, many fans pulled up the clip from an earlier episode, accusing Grant of gaslighting Rose.
Carolina was at the heart of even more drama this week, when Juliana Pasquarosa called her out for her negative attitude after getting a one-on-one date with Grant.
When Grant saw Carolina crying over the drama, he was so conflicted he decided to not even hand out a group rose, which upset all of the other women.
Rose called out Carolina for how it all went down, saying Carolina 'did me dirty,' and it ultimately lead to her self-eliminating and going home early.
Grant had already given one-on-one date roses to Sarafiena Watkins and Dina Lupancu, with five roses left for the remaining seven women.
He ultimately eliminated Parisa and Natalie, which angered and confused many fans, especially because of a special gesture Grant did for Parisa.
Grant had already given one-on-one date roses to Sarafiena Watkins and Dina Lupancu, with five roses left for the remaining seven women.
He ultimately eliminated Parisa and Natalie, which angered and confused many fans, especially because of a special gesture Grant did for Parisa
Parisa had frequently talked about how she collects rocks from the different places she visited, and Grant pulled her aside and gave her some rocks he found while they were in Madrid, which genuinely touched her.
However, when she was eliminated, Parisa said something that many fans resonated with - 'Did I talk about rocks too much?' - as many rallied around her.
'I just really did not see that coming at all. I mean, every experience I've had with him was good. It was so fun. That's why I'm, like, so confused. Like, did I talk about rocks too much? Just sucks,' she said.
Trying to stay positive, Parisa added, 'But I'm excited to see my cat, Sonny, and to go back to him and reassure him that I did not abandon him. And I can tell Sonny, you know, our time will come. And he will have a dad soon. One day. Yeah. Hope I don't sound insane.'
Bachelor fan account @steal_ya_4_asec said, '“Did I talk about rocks too much?!” Don’t ever stop talking about rocks! You rock!!' while tagging her (@Parisa_Marie7).
Maria (@DarthLupee) said, 'Not giving her rocks and saying how much he liked her and then sending her home lol. Should have sent Zoe home I can’t stand her lol.'
Biffers BLM bunny (@biffersbunny) admitted, 'The rocks girl made it longer than I ever expected.'
Another X user named Megan shared a GIF of Patrick from Spongebob Squarepants crying while sharing Parisa's rocks quote.
However, when she was eliminated, Parisa said something that many fans resonated with - 'Did I talk about rocks too much?' - as many rallied around her
Trying to stay positive, Parisa added, 'But I'm excited to see my cat, Sonny, and to go back to him and reassure him that I did not abandon him. And I can tell Sonny, you know, our time will come. And he will have a dad soon. One day. Yeah. Hope I don't sound insane'
Parisa had frequently talked about how she collects rocks from the different places she visited, and Grant pulled her aside and gave her some rocks he found while they were in Madrid, which genuinely touched her
Bachelor fan account @steal_ya_4_asec said, '“Did I talk about rocks too much?!” Don’t ever stop talking about rocks! You rock!!' while tagging her (@Parisa_Marie7).
Maria (@DarthLupee) said, 'Not giving her rocks and saying how much he liked her and then sending her home lol. Should have sent Zoe home I can’t stand her lol'
Another X user named Megan shared a GIF of Patrick from Spongebob Squarepants crying while sharing Parisa's rocks quote
The P.M. Diaries Podcast (@ThePMDiaries) added, 'Parisa didn’t get a rose?!?! But he brought her rocks for her collection…'
Exhausted Barbie (@Mickey_Mac32) said, '"Did i talk about rocks too much?!" Aweee parisa girl don't change #thebachelor.'
Kurt Hoyt (@kurtinatlanta) speculated that Carolina was kept to simply, 'Keep the drama moving.'
Another X user - @APsomaras - agreed with Kurt, adding, 'Ya’ll of course he kept Carolina she’s the only sliver of drama we have #thebachelor.'
Others commented on how fast the season is moving, like @Pikapeppa, who said, 'This season is moving very fast. #TheBachelor.'
BachelorSmachelor (@BachSmach) added, 'How are we already down to 7???' after just four episodes.
More fans commented on how Grant seemed to put up no fight whatsoever when Rose said she was going home, with many assuming he would have eliminated her anyway.
'Rose wanted Grant to fight for her and that did not happen,' said @TVShowsAce as @sunshinehope613 added, 'ROSE SEEING HOW MUCH GRANT DOESNT WANT HER AFTER SHE TELLS HIM SHES GONNA GO HOME.'
The P.M. Diaries Podcast (@ThePMDiaries) added, 'Parisa didn’t get a rose?!?! But he brought her rocks for her collection…'
Exhausted Barbie (@Mickey_Mac32) said, '"Did i talk about rocks too much?!" Aweee parisa girl don't change #thebachelor'
Another X user - @APsomaras - agreed with Kurt, adding, 'Ya’ll of course he kept Carolina she’s the only sliver of drama we have #thebachelor.'
Others commented on how fast the season is moving, like @Pikapeppa, who said, 'This season is moving very fast. #TheBachelor.'
Yanny (@laurelsnotyann) said, 'Help Grant not even hesitating or trying to keep Rose around- dude stand up and fight or something lol #TheBachelor
Yanny (@laurelsnotyann) said, 'Help Grant not even hesitating or trying to keep Rose around- dude stand up and fight or something lol #TheBachelor.
Jay (@lxgendbardi) said, 'The way grant dgaf rose leaving im crying.'
The preview for next week's episode revealed the group will be going to Edinburgh, Scotland, with the group upset at Carolina again for pulling Grant away from the group.
The Bachelor returns with the fifth episode of Season 29 on Monday, February 24 at 8 PM ET on ABC.
