Joey Graziadei eliminated Maria Georgas after the hometown dates on The Bachelor Season 28. Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson and Rachel Nance received roses and advanced as the final three. Joey told Maria that moving forward with his doubts would be dishonest, according to ABC11’s March 5, 2024 recap.
Who did Joey eliminate after hometowns?
Maria Georgas was sent home at the final rose ceremony after Joey visited her family in Niagara Falls. Before he announced his decision, Maria asked to speak with him privately and told him she loved him. Joey then gave roses to Daisy, Kelsey and Rachel.
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As he walked Maria out, Joey described their path as bumpy. ABC11 reported his explanation: “It would be dishonest to move forward with you with the amount of doubts that I have.” The comment reflects the reason he gave Maria onscreen; it does not establish any additional motive.
What happened during the hometown dates?
The episode followed Joey’s visits with the families of the four remaining women. ABC11’s recap describes these scenes from the edited episode:
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- Kelsey Anderson: She brought Joey to New Orleans, where they discussed her late mother and he met her father and siblings.
- Rachel Nance: Her parents traveled from Hawaii to meet Joey in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and raised concerns about the speed and format of the process.
- Daisy Kent: She took Joey to her family’s former Christmas tree farm in Becker, Minnesota. Her family discussed her hearing struggles and cochlear implant.
- Maria Georgas: In Niagara Falls, they revisited her hesitation about seeing Joey with the other women. Her father also questioned Joey about his feelings while several women remained.
Who made the final three?
Joey’s roses went to Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson and Rachel Nance. Maria’s departure left those three women to continue in the competition.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which episode was the hometown elimination?
The hometown round aired in Season 28, Episode 8. Apple TV lists the episode as dated March 4, 2024, with a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. ABC11’s recap, published March 5, 2024, said new episodes aired on ABC on Monday nights and streamed the following day on Hulu at that time; that historical note does not confirm current streaming availability.
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