Maria Georgas' Journey on 'The Bachelor' Has Come to an End (SPOILERS)
"I'm confused," Maria shares. "I told Joey that I am falling in love with him, and if that's not enough for him, then what more can I give this man?"
Mar. 4 2024, Published 10:01 p.m. ET
Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Season 28, Episode 8 of The Bachelor.
As Season 28 of The Bachelor nears its conclusion, our dashing leading man, Joey Graziadei, is on the brink of asking that all-important question to one lucky contestant. With hometown dates officially underway, fans are eager to see how these crucial encounters will impact his relationships.
Now, the tennis instructor has had his share of ups and downs with Maria Georgas throughout the seasons, and fans are dying to know if the Canadian beauty will make it to the next round. Will she stay and continue their romance, or does she pack her bags and head home? Keep scrolling to discover Maria's fate post-hometown week!
So, does Maria go home on 'The Bachelor'?
Despite facing a barrage of mean-girl antics from her fellow contestants and contemplating quitting multiple times, Maria decides to shift her focus towards strengthening her bond with Joey. However, her aspirations are shattered as hometown dates come to an end and she doesn't receive a rose from the Bachelor himself.
Now, let's rewind and set the scene: When Joey visits Maria's hometown, everything seems to be going fantastic. He charms her family and even manages to earn her dad's blessing to get down on one knee. However, just as things are looking peachy, Maria's nerves kick in, leading to an unexpected turn of events.
Maria initially plans to confess her love for Joey but ends up chickening out — sadly, these last-minute nerves seal her fate, and Joey sends her packing during the rose ceremony. In a final desperate move, Maria shockingly blurts out that she's falling head over heels for Joey, but alas, the timing couldn't be worse.
Joey escorts Maria out of the rose ceremony, laying it all on the table: He's fought for their future but can't shake his doubts. While he respects Maria's honesty, he realizes it's time to call it quits because leading Maria on wouldn't be fair when his feelings don't match hers.
As they bid farewell, Maria's face is a mix of confusion and sad emojis. She's left wondering why her all-out effort fell short in Joey's eyes. Despite the disappointment, she realizes she should have opened up sooner and hops on a plane back to the Great White North, leaving Joey to continue his quest for true love.
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