Ever since Jenn was announced as the Season 21 lead, Bachelor Nation fans have been curious as to why Maria is not the Bachelorette and if she turned down the role before it was offered to Jenn. Maria Georgas, a contestant on The Bachelor Season 28, was a fan favorite to be the next Bachelorette, along with Daisy Kent, another contestant. Reality Steve confirmed that the next Bachelorette was likely between Maria and Daisy, but ultimately Jenn was chosen. This decision came as a shock to fans who were expecting Maria or Daisy to be the next Bachelorette.
It was revealed that Maria had turned down the role of Bachelorette, confirmed by Bachelor contestant Lauren Hollinger and Maria’s dad, Nick Georgas. Initially, it was reported that Maria was chosen as the next Bachelorette, but circumstances changed in the week leading up to the announcement, leading to Jenn being selected instead. Despite not being chosen, Maria showed her support for Jenn as the new Bachelorette, expressing excitement and pride for her friend. Fans who suspected Maria would be the next lead based on clues during The Bachelor Season 28 were surprised by the announcement of Jenn as the Bachelorette.
Fans speculated that Maria would be the next Bachelorette based on clues in a casting promo for The Bachelorette Season 21 that referenced hockey, a sport associated with Canada. Maria and another contestant, Lexi Young, are both from Canada, leading viewers to believe that Maria would be the new Bachelorette. A source claimed that Maria was originally chosen as the Bachelorette, but circumstances changed, leading to Jenn being selected instead. Maria reflected on her time on The Bachelor Season 28 and the lessons she learned from the experience.
Although Maria was not chosen as the Bachelorette, she expressed her happiness for Jenn and showed her support for her friend in an Instagram Story after The Bachelor Season 28 finale. Fans of the franchise can read more about the behind-the-scenes secrets of Bachelor Nation in Amy Kaufman’s book, “Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure.” This book delves into the inner workings of the Bachelor franchise, revealing details that producers may not want fans to know. The Bachelor is available to stream on Hulu for those who want to catch up on past seasons.
