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Published: 1:08 PM EDT, March 22, 2024 | Updated: 1:09 PM EDT, March 22, 2024

Joey LaurensThe friends of ‘daughters’ are in love with the younger version of the actor Us saying, “Wow!”

“Now that the ’90s are back, there’s a lot of talk about one Blossom Restart. Their friends are all watching Blossom. So it’s very interesting,” Lawrence, 47, shared exclusively We weekly on Friday, March 15, as he continues his partnership with Listerine clinical solutions. “My daughters often say, ‘Dad, it’s really weird. My boyfriend has a crush on Joey Lawrence 95. It’s weird.’ I thought, ‘Yeah, it’s weird. It’s a bit strange. Thank you for making me feel super old while watching my face fall apart in every interview I’ve ever done.’”

Lawrence has been acting since the early 1980s, most notably in films like Give me a break!, Blossom And Brother love. As he grew up and continued to act, he also took on a new role in real life as a doting girl daddy. Lawrence shares daughters Charleston, 18, and Liberty, 14, with ex-wife Chandie Yawn Nelson and daughter Dylan, 13 months, with wife SAmantha Cope.

While it’s admittedly strange that Charleston and Liberty’s friends have come to find 1995’s Joey Lawrence adorable, the actor thinks it’s “great” that they’re interested in his past projects.

“I think with the resurgence of the 1990s and the whole idea that we’re going to come together and do this Blossom Again, I think it’s really turned off a lot of interest from my kids and their friends,” Lawrence added, alluding to a possible reboot with Costar Mayim Bialik. “And then they like the ‘Brotherly Love’ pod, which is crazy because Mat [Lawrence] And Andy [Lawrence] and I did this as a joke to keep us busy when the whole industry shut down, so no one did anything for two years.

Joey and his younger brothers co-host one Brother love recap show, which has become one of the most popular podcasts.

“To see this thing blow up and end up in the top 50 of all pods is crazy. It’s really wild,” Joey joked. “So that’s been a whole new community and fan base that never [knew us].”

He continued, “I was at the market about a week ago… and this cool guy came up to me and said, ‘Hey, you’re that podcaster.’ I mean, no joke, that’s it. He had no idea about anything [I’ve done] except the capsule and my daughters friends watch it. It’s very, very interesting. This new world we live in, man, I’m glad it’s still going strong so I can wake up every day and enjoy it. It’s a blessing, but it’s weird.”

Joey, who emphasized that there is nothing like being a father to a girl, also prioritizes their oral hygiene with Listerine Clinical Solutions products.

“You always hear, ‘Really, your clinical solutions for antiseptic gum health will work in a week?’ Within a week it felt better. The first time I used it, no joke, I looked at myself and thought, ‘Wow, that works.’ … So I thought, okay, we have to do this,” he said. “I don’t do this a lot. I don’t like brands and lines, but this was so real and so organic and it’s real because I used it, my kids use it. I have them on it now, and they are leading the way in innovation and they have always been kind of the GOAT of oral care.”

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi

Maria Georgas played almost every role in season 28 of The Bachelorbut she is confident that her relationship with Joey Graziadei ended at the right time.

“Looking back, I think this was my closure and everything turned out exactly as it should have. I think our relationship ran its course and, yeah, it got to a point where I was pulling stunts, trying to leave and we were just all over the place,” Maria, 29, shared We weekly after the Women tell everything to withdraw.

Bachelor Nation almost saw Maria quit the show before securing a date in her hometown earlier this month. While she stayed and accepted Joey’s rose, the move was seemingly the death knell for her relationship with the 28-year-old tennis pro. Maria tried to save things, with plans to tell Joey she loved him after he met her family, but she called it quits. Maria finally pulled Joey along during the final rose ceremony to drop the L-bomb, but he sent her home anyway.

“I just think it was the right time to do it,” Maria said Us of her decision to let Joey know how she felt Rachel Nance, Daisy Kent And Kelsey Anderson waited for him to hand out roses. “I don’t want to see it as regrets. I said what I said and I don’t regret it because I didn’t want to leave with any regrets and I would have regretted it if I hadn’t said it. And maybe it was the bad timing, but it is what it is and I’m certainly happy with the way it turned out.”

How things will play out is also still very unclear, as fans are calling for Maria to be the next Bachelorette.

“It’s driving me fucking crazy,” she told Us and another reporter of the intense support from fans. “I didn’t expect it to be as overwhelming as it has been and I really appreciate them.”

The Canadian is all over the place when she is asked whether she would like to accept the assignment to hand out roses herself.

“I mean, it’s crazy to think that I’m even being thought of and that people want to see me in that position. I never thought about it, to even think I would get the opportunity,” she said. “That would be a crazy experience. I mean, it would be stupid to say no. But yeah, I mean, even if I’m told to do that, I don’t know. Don’t know! It is much. But I really appreciate it when people want to see me and see more of me. It was very nice to hear.”

Joey’s journey with his final two, Kelsey and Daisy, concludes on ABC Monday, March 25 at 8pm ET.

Fresh off her reunion with Bachelor Joey Graziadei, Rachel Nance is proud of the way she managed her feelings.

“It was definitely harder than I thought, it was like rethinking everything,” Rachel, 26, said We weekly after the Women tell everything to withdraw. “I knew when I saw Joey it would be fair [like] as we were [before my elimination]. It was just that safety, that feeling of home, and there was just pure love between the both of us. But leaning into my emotions and allowing myself to feel what I felt took a lot out of me. But it was such a beautiful experience and I didn’t need closure from him. I knew it would be a beautiful reunion between the two of us, and that was exactly what it was.

Rachel’s relationship with Joey faltered as he developed stronger feelings for Joey Kelsey Anderson And Daisy Kent. She was the first to admit she was holding back against him, revealing she was triggered by the show after her last two ex-boyfriends cheated on her.

“I’ve never seen the show. So when I came across this I had no idea what to expect. I’m going to be completely honest,” Rachel said Us when asked if she was surprised that she started experiencing PTSD prior to the dates in the fantasy suites. “So when I went to the overnights, I realized, ‘Damn, this guy is really hanging out with my girlfriends.’ And it was just an honest response. For anyone who is falling in love, it can be hard for you to know that your man is spending time with people who are your friends. …But he needed it [all] of that time to get to know each other [and] every single one of us. So it went as it should.”

At the Women tell everythingRachel became emotional about receiving racist hate after receiving a rose Maria Georgas according to the dates of residence. Us Rachel asked about the unfair reaction and the moment between the women during the rose ceremony.

“You have to think about it this way: We’re exhausted at these ceremonies, right? And we all understand that we are tired. So if you see the interaction, Maria and I, everything is going well for us. We kissed when I left and it was all good,” Rachel replied. “I think it was a fair question. I think we’re all nervous going into the ceremony, and she was also valid to pull him along. So you can do whatever you want in this world, and I think it’s sad that I got some criticism for that, but I said what I said and I’m not going to back down from that. And Maria was fine with what I said.”

During her post-show interview, Rachel concluded that the reality show was “a very interesting way to date,” adding that she “wouldn’t do it again.” A few minutes later, however, when another reporter asked if she was ruling out the idea of ​​being the Bachelorette or continuing Bachelor in Paradise (which has yet to be renewed for season 10), Rachel wasn’t so quick to say the same.

“I am open to what feels good at that moment. From now on I enjoy everything calming down. I’m enjoying watching things unfold, and it looks great for my future,” she said. “So we’ll see what the future holds, but until then I’m just going to go home, back to Hawaii and relax on the beach.”

Joey’s journey with his final two, Kelsey and Daisy, concludes on ABC Monday, March 25 at 8pm ET.

The Women tell everything was interrupted by Joey and Kelsey A’s ‘conversation’.

In case you missed it: the March 11 episode of The Bachelor ended up with Joey Graziadei spiraling past Kelsey Anderson sending him a card that says, “We need to talk.” As he gushed about the possibility of Kelsey wanting to leave the show, it became clear that she was a frontrunner for the final rose.

While the Monday, March 18 episode served as the Women tell everythingthe special included joey and kelsey’s conversation about the situation — and unfortunately, the Bachelor education‘s version of ‘the note’ turned out to be less dramatic than the letter written by him Snooki And JWow Unpleasant Sammi darling in 2009 that Jersey Shore Fans can still chant.

“We promised each other that we would be honest with each other about communicating our feelings and communication in general,” Kelsey began. ‘And I know how important all that is. I wanted you to know exactly how I feel about it. I just wanted to put into words that it’s hard not seeing you and the days in between are always so hard. All these feelings of loss [you] and curious. …I just want to tell you how much I miss you when you’re not here.

Joey then let out a deep sigh before Kelsey apologized for the shock. “I’m sorry. … Joey, are you okay?”

“No,” he replied, putting his head in his hands.

Kelsey continued to comfort him. “I wanted to come here and tell you that, and I wanted to tell you because I don’t know if I said it out loud: You know, I want to meet your family. I don’t know if I’ve ever said it in those words,” she said. “I think that’s often the case – I’m sorry.”

Joey replied that he was “confused” by the note after the pair had such a lovely evening in the fantasy suites.

“Your mind plays tricks on this and you have moments where you’re, like…” Joey said before cutting himself off.

In a confessional interview, he explained that he “wanted to hear” what Kelsey said, but he couldn’t “because of how scared” he was.

‘I don’t like that I have that [way] of simple words that meant nothing,” Joey said. “When I get to the point where I think something this bad could happen, I shut down. It makes you question everything.”

During his conversation with Kelsey, Joey noted that he told her his “biggest fear” was that the woman he chooses wouldn’t feel the same way. He reiterated that he sometimes “holds back” to protect himself.

“I feel bad that I stressed him out. If I could do it again, I would have written the letter differently,” Kelsey told ABC cameras. “I didn’t mean for him to feel scared or stressed, but it looks like he’s about to cry. When I saw him in that state, I found it disturbing. … I want him to be excited to see me.”

While Kelsey feared she would be sent home because of the note, that is later revealed Rachel Nance is the one who doesn’t get a rose and secures Kelsey and Daisy Kent like the last two.

The final of The Bachelor airs on ABC Monday, March 25 at 8pm ET.

Joey Laurens is just like Us when it comes to rooting for his brother Matthew Laurens and girlfriend Chili‘s romance continues.

“I just want him to be happy,” Joey, 47, shared exclusively We weekly from Matthew, 44, on Friday, March 15, as he continued his partnership with Listerine for its Clinical Solutions line.

Joey commented that he wants his youngest brother, Andrew “Andy” Lawrencealso ‘be happy’, and shares that Matthew already has that with Chilli (real name Rozonda Thomas).

“Matt is happy and that makes me happy. And that’s exactly what it is. It really doesn’t go any deeper than that,” Joey explained. “But it’s cool to see them together and they have something really cool, so we’ll see what happens.”

The Brother love alum told Us that he’s “definitely” excited to see Matthew lean into this new chapter in his life. Matthew was first linked to Chilli, 53, in January 2023 after spending the holidays together in late 2022.

“It’s all about just trying to be happy. You have to be with the right person,” Joey said, adding that he has been “married a billion times” because he is a “hopeless romantic.” (Joey married Samantha Cope in May 2022 after divorce from wife Chandie Yawn Nelson in July 2020.)

He hinted that even if things don’t work out, like Matthew’s almost three-year marriage to Cheryl Burkewhich ended in January 2022, you have to keep trying.

“You feel sad when something doesn’t work, but you know you should be happy,” Joey said Us, and repeats: ‘You want them to be happy, you just want to be happy. And life is short.”

Although Joey knows a lot about the lives of his siblings, he said working with them on their “Brotherly Love” podcast was eye-opening at times. “We haven’t worked together like this in a while, and it’s been a lot of fun,” he said.

“We talk about all kinds of things, things that we wouldn’t really talk about in normal life, and we get sucked into conversations, depending on the guest, about things that we wouldn’t talk about,” Joey continued. “There is no spin and there is no filter. And I think that’s what people enjoyed the most.”

Authenticity is something Joey strives to bring to all of his ventures, including his recent partnership with Listerine Clinical Solutions.

“I’m that guy who uses the electric toothbrush, then I floss, and then I use Listerine,” Joey said Us about his dental routine, explaining that after he talked about Listerine on his family’s podcast, the company contacted him and told him about their newest product.

Listerine Clinical Solutions was developed by dentists to “address and help prevent the most important oral health problems,” according to the brand. Joey, for his part, has started using Listerine Clinical Solutions Antiseptic Gum Healthwhich made him say ‘Wow’, just like his Blossom character did it week after week in the ’90s.

“In a week. It felt better,” Joey said Us of his gum health. “And the first time I used it, no joke, I mean it sounds cheesy and [like] I made it up, but it’s true. I looked at myself and thought, ‘Wow, that works.’ It felt better.”

He revealed: “I don’t do this a lot. I don’t like brands and lines, but this was so real and so organic, and it’s real because I used it. My kids use it. … It just made perfect sense.”

Learn more about Listerine’s Clinical Solutions line at their website.

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi

Charity Lawson praises ex Joey Graziadei in the midst of his season of The Bachelor.

“Joey has been a phenomenal leading man, perhaps one of the best bachelorettes,” Charity, 28, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, March 12. “It was interesting to see this again, knowing what it’s like to be a leading actor, but also knowing Joey.”

She continued, “I feel like I can read moods and body language, but also know where he is in the process and feel the exhaustion. It is much.”

Joey, 28, previously vied for Charity’s affection during The bachelorette season 20. Charity finally said goodbye to Joey during the finale episode in August 2023, instead accepting a proposal from Dotun Olubeko. During the day After the last roseit was announced that Joey would play the lead role The Bachelor season 28.

Joey’s season has since begun airing, with the tennis pro narrowing his contestants down to the final three – Kelsey Anderson, Daisy Kent And Rachel Nance. As for what she thinks of the remaining women, Charity shared on Tuesday that Joey has three “amazingly beautiful girls” who “bring something unique to the relationship.”

“Personally, I love how free and vibrant Kelsey is and she is absolutely beautiful,” Charity wrote. “Rachel has a relaxed calm about her that is very special and I think compliments him so well. She’s also the sweetest, and Daisy is literally the definition of her name. She brings warmth and happiness and has a fascinating ability to make something out of almost anything. a nice positive moment.”

While noting that she doesn’t know how Joey’s season ends, Charity added that she’s “championing everyone’s happiness and love stories.”

Charity’s comments come a day after Joey and the three remaining women went to the fantasy suites – and he admitted to two of them that he was ‘falling in love’.

When Kelsey, 25, dropped the L-word to Joey, he responded, “I’m totally falling in love with you” and admitted he’s felt that way for “a long time.” He gave insight into the timeline of his feelings during an exclusive interview with We weekly.

“With Kelsey… you go back to the last time she really started expressing things, almost back to Montreal. We had a lot of feelings, but no words were really exchanged, so I held on for a while,” Joey shared. Us after the recent one Women tell everything to withdraw. “We both agree [that] When she fell in Montreal, I fell too. … I never said it to her because I wanted to be intentional with my words.

During week 6 of the season, Joey and his contestants traveled to Montreal. The trip came a week after Kelsey received her first coveted one-on-one date in Marbella, Spain. She later had a second one-on-one date in Jasper, Canada, where the pair took part in the polar plunge.

“But it was really after our second one-on-one in Jasper, how great that day was, how much we started to see things moving forward and not taking any steps back. That was the moment I really knew I was falling in love with her,” Joey said. “But as always, it’s a feeling. It takes time before you feel comfortable sharing those words, and there has to be the right space and you have to think about everything.”

The Bachelor airs on ABC Mondays at 8pm ET.

Joey Graziadei made a concerted effort not to say too much to his remaining wives in season 28 of The Bachelor It ends, but he couldn’t resist admitting that he “fell in love” twice during his overnight stays.

After Kelsey Anderson “I love you” said to the 28-year-old leading man ahead of their fantasy suite date on the Monday, March 11, episode of the ABC series, Joey responded, “I’m totally falling in love with you.” While Joey noted that he has had these feelings for Kelsey, 25, “for a long time,” We weekly asked him to get more specific after the recent one Women tell everything to withdraw.

“It’s a great question. With Kelsey… you go back to the last time she really started expressing things, almost back to Montreal. We were really into feelings, but no words were really exchanged, so I held on for a while,” Joey said. “We both agree [that] When she fell in Montreal, I fell too. … I never said it to her because I wanted to be intentional with my words.

Joey and his contestants traveled to Montreal in week 6 of the season, a week after Kelsey had her first one-on-one date in Marbella, Spain. (During his interview with Us and other reporters, Joey also noted that a producer in Montreal explained the difference between a contestant “falling” for him and “falling in love with him,” adding that there are “levels” to the process.)

As for Kelsey, Joey shared Us that his feelings became stronger in week 7.

“But it was really after our second one-on-one in Jasper, how great that day was, how much we started to see things moving forward and not taking any steps back. That was the moment I really knew I was falling in love with her,” Joey said. “But as always, it’s a feeling. It takes time before you feel comfortable sharing those words, and there has to be the right space and you have to think about everything.”

During Monday’s episode, Joey also mentioned it Daisy Kent that he “fell in love” with her.

“I think you can see through this whole journey how difficult it is to realize what you’re saying in between without being shut down,” Joey said. Us of the decision to say he “fell in love” in the first place. “They sometimes go hand in hand. So people saw me struggle through that. I really tried to be honest and open, but I didn’t want to say things until it was the right time and in the right way.”

Monday’s episode ended on a cliffhanger after Kelsey left a note for Joey that read, “We need to talk,” as she brooded over the fact that she wasn’t The One. Fans will find out next week whether Kelsey, Daisy or Rachel Nance (with whom he did not exchange L-bombs) are the final two participants.

The Bachelor airs on ABC Mondays at 8pm ET.

Joey Fatone wasn’t the only one to achieve superstar status at his high school.

“I went to high school with him Luis Fonsi, DJ Khaled And AJ Pierzynski in Orlando,” Fatone, 47, says exclusively We weekly’25 things you don’t know about me. “Wayne Brady And Johnny Damon also went to my school.”

Before joining ‘Nsync, Fatone attended Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando. The singer and his family moved from New York City to Florida when he was 13. Despite moving to a new state as a teenager, Fatone was able to make friends.

He grew close to 45-year-old Fonsi, who also moved to Orlando from Puerto Rico as a child. Fonsi and Fatone were members of their school’s a cappella group called ‘The Big Guys’. The musical duo bonded over their love of music and their desire to perform. Fonsi and Fatone even tried to do their own show at one point.

“Luis Fonsi and I did a TV show where we dressed up in dinosaur costumes, like Barney,” he tells Us. “It was called The Reppies.”

Scroll down to discover 25 things fans may not know about Fatone:

1. I love Disney World and Universal Studios. I go twenty times a year.

2. I know where all the Hidden Mickeys are in Disney World.

3. I once made a diamond painting.

4. I love magic and have always wanted to be a magician, but I never took the time to learn many of the tricks.

5. I love the Muppets! I have dolls for Fozzie Bear, Kermit the Frog and Animal that [all] look identical to the show.

6. I don’t drink coffee and never have.

7. I collect shot glasses.

8. Luis Fonsi and I did a TV show where we dressed up in dinosaur costumes, like Barney. It was called The Reppies.

9. My legs are tattooed with the different projects I’ve done, like a resume.

10. My brother, Steven, is a video director for A-list artists and tours all over the world.

11. My sister, Janine, was [in the] top 10 of a national karaoke competition from 1998.

12. I went to high school with Luis Fonsi, DJ Khaled and AJ Pierzynski in Orlando. Wayne Brady and Johnny Damon also went to my school.

13. My father, Joseph Sr., was in a doo-wop group in the ’60s.

14. My mother, Phyllis, hit me in public a few times [when] I didn’t sign autographs or take pictures with fans!

15. My closest relations are those [I had] before ‘NSync. I’m still best friends with some of my high school boys from Brooklyn.

16. I own two sugar gliders.

17. I can shower and be done in eight minutes, including brushing my teeth.

18. I have been friends with my manager, Joe Mulvihillfor more than 30 years.

19. I would go to a Broadway show any day before a sporting event.

20. I like cartoons and Star Wars.

21. I’ve been [going] to the Kentucky Derby for 22 years. It’s my favorite event.

22. I play in celebrity golf tournaments, but I only putt. My manager bats for me.

23. I like ridiculous T-shirts with funny sayings on them.

24. I have a lot of sneakers [featuring] character artwork.

25. I have the KITT car from Knight Rider.

The Bachelor‘S Joey Graziadei made meeting the parents seem easy on hometown dates, but not every family believed in his charm.

Before Joey, 28, made his jaunt across the United States (and Canada) during Monday, March 4’s episode, he made it clear that what happened during each birth date could be “a really big deal” for the future of his relationships. with its last four participants: Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson, Maria Georgas And Rachel Nance.

“I hope that after this week we have the opportunity to look forward to what can happen at the end of this week and where our relationship can continue to grow,” the tennis pro said during a confessional. “That’s the best-case scenario.”

Keep reading for a rundown of all of Joey’s hometown dates — and to find out which of his final four went home:

Kelsey Anderson

The hometown dates started when Kelsey took Joey on a tandem bike ride through City Park in New Orleans. They continued to explore the city — and grabbed some beignets — before Kelsey took Joey to meet her family, including her dad. Markingher brother, Matthewand her sister, Taylor.

“My feelings for her are real and they make sense. I’m super hopeful, I really am,” Joey told Mark during their one-on-one conversation. Kelsey’s father was “comforted” by Joey’s feelings, but was also “concerned” for his daughter. Ultimately, however, Mark had faith in the future of their relationship.

“I feel very, very lucky, and it’s been great to see Kelsey and Joey and the connection that they have,” he told the camera. “I understand there are other women out there, but I think Joey will take care of Kelsey. I really hope she’s engaged when she gets home.’

While Kelsey admitted in a confessional that she “blurted that I love him,” she did not share her feelings with Joey at the end of their visit.

Rachel Nance

While Rachel is from Hawaii, her date of birth took place in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Joey got a glimpse into her Filipino culture when he met Rachel’s mother. Noelaher father, Hakimher sister, Amanda and her cousin Liam at a backyard party, complete with a spit-roasted pig.

Both Rachel’s mother and father were skeptical about their daughter’s relationship with Joey. “The verdict has not yet been pronounced,” her mother stated at one point. Joey even made it clear to Hakim that he would ask permission to propose if Rachel was the one to earn his final rose. “She has my number,” Rachel’s father told Joey.

Despite her family’s opposition, Rachel told Joey that she is falling in love with him.

Daisy Kent

Like Taylor SwiftDaisy’s heart lies with a Christmas tree farm, where Joey met her for a date in her hometown. The duo explored Daisy’s family business in Becker, Minnesota, before meeting her mother. Juliaher father, Brandonher sister, Josephineher brother, Harrisonher Grandpa Ted And Grandma Gloria.

It’s clear that Daisy’s family is immediately smitten with Joey, but Julie worries that her daughter is “not vulnerable to the full extent.” However, that changes after Daisy has a much-needed meeting with her father. The date of birth allowed Daisy to tell Joey that she is falling in love with him.

“I’m so excited to see where this goes, and you make me so happy and feel so special and my whole family can see that. No matter what happens, I’m just going to go for it with all my heart because I think there’s something great here and I want to see what it could be,” Daisy said. Joey replied, “I feel the same way.” (A reminder to Bachelor Nation: Find someone who looks at you the way Joey looks at Daisy.)

Maria Georgas

Eventually, Joey went to Niagara Falls, Canada, where he and Maria took the famous Maid of the Mist boat ride. They were also forced to sit down in earnest after she almost walked out a week earlier.

While Maria admitted to Joey that she was “scared,” he wished he was “more confident” about where they stood — especially after Maria revealed that Joey was the first significant other she ever brought home.

Tensions were high when Joey walked in on what seemed like a modern episode The godfather movie franchise.

“Maria is 100 percent daddy’s girl”, Maria’s father, Nick, told the cameras. “If she gets hurt, that would be a problem for Joey.” (Joey met Nick with Maria’s mother, Loriher brothers, Steven And Sotoand a friend named Brittany.)

Initially it seemed that this place of birth would provide a date JoJo Fletcher‘s birthplace during Ben Higgins‘ Bachelor education season a run for its money, but Joey’s charm won over Maria’s family – even her father.

During his one-on-one conversation with Maria’s father, Joey said he wanted to speak “with intention” to each of the four women he had left, explaining that he hasn’t shared love with anyone yet. Joey earned Nick’s respect with this comment – and received his blessing as Maria was The One. As the night came to an end (after Joey watched home videos of Maria as a baby), she “froze” and couldn’t share her feelings.

Joey’s post-birthplace rose ceremony took place in an airplane hangar, with Maria pulling him aside before the roses were handed out. Despite not saying it before, Maria told Joey that she was falling in love with him.

However, Maria’s hesitation ultimately cost her a rose. Fearing being “dishonest” and still having “doubts” after meeting her family, Joey sent Maria home.

The Bachelor airs on ABC Mondays at 8pm ET.