SPOILER ALERT: This summary contains spoilers from “The Bachelor: The Women Tell All,” now streaming on Hulu.
The latest episode of The Bachelor: The Women Tell All was a rollercoaster of emotions, confrontations, and even some unexpected humor. The special, taped on March 1, brought together 15 of the 25 contestants vying for Grant Ellis’ heart, minus the final three women—Zoe McGrady, Litia Garr, and Juliana Pasquarosa—who are still in the running for the final rose. Host Jesse Palmer returned to guide the conversation, and the audience was filled with Bachelor Nation fans eager to see how the eliminated contestants would reflect on their journey. The taping, which ran from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PT, was filled with tense moments, emotional breakdowns, and even a few lighthearted surprises, including the return of a fan-favorite llama named Linda.
At the center of the drama was Carolina Quixano, a polarizing contestant who had been eliminated in Episode 5. Known for her outspoken personality, Carolina arrived at the reunion wearing a bold blue jacket adorned with quotes about herself taken from the show and social media, including the phrase “I’m crazy and evil.” While she initially defended her actions, Carolina became increasingly emotional as the conversation turned to her conflicts with the other women. Her tension with Dina Lupancu, in particular, took center stage. The two had started the season as friends, with Dina even defending Carolina in Episode 4 after she expressed concerns about not getting enough time with Grant. However, things soured in Episode 5 when Carolina’s constant complaints about Grant’s attention caused friction with the group. Dina made it clear during the reunion that she felt Carolina had “played” her after she stuck up for her, even going so far as to claim she was the reason Carolina made it as far as she did. “I’m glad I got that out there,” Dina told Variety during the taping, referencing a moment that wasn’t shown on the show.
The tension between Carolina and Dina spilled over onto social media before Episode 5 aired, with Dina posting a TikTok caption that seemed to reference Carolina, writing, “When you defend the one person nobody else would… just to get played the next week.” Carolina responded with her own post, hinting that she had “screenshots” of their private conversations as evidence. While social media drama usually stays off the show, The Women Tell All surprisingly brought these posts up during the reunion, leading to a heated exchange. Carolina became overwhelmed and walked off the set in tears, needing a moment to collect herself. Sarafiena Watkins, another contestant eliminated in Episode 5, expressed frustration over Carolina’s unwillingness to reciprocate the group’s attempts to move past the drama. “We’ve moved on from that, and now it’s just like, why can’t we be friends?” she said.
The emotional weight of the reunion wasn’t limited to the drama with Carolina. For many of the women, reliving their journeys and elimination on stage in front of a live audience brought up fresh feelings. Dina, in particular, admitted that seeing Grant again stirred up old emotions. “I thought I was completely over it and had moved on,” she said, “but as soon as I saw Grant, I felt it all over again. It was heavy on my heart to say something.” The reunion also gave the women a chance to reflect on their time on the show and how it had impacted them. While the focus was on closure, the tension in the room was undeniable, and the audience was fully invested in every moment.
One of the few lighthearted moments came courtesy of Linda, the fan-favorite “no drama” llama who first appeared in Episode 1 with contestant Alexe Godin. Alexe, who had won the first impression rose with Linda by her side, was surprised when the llama made an encore appearance during her hot seat segment. The moment was a welcome distraction from the intensity of the rest of the reunion and served as a reminder of the lighter, more fun moments of the season.
Looking ahead, Bachelor Nation won’t have to wait long for more drama. While there won’t be a new season of The Bachelorette this spring, Bachelor in Paradise is set to return this summer—the first time it’s aired since fall 2023. For now, fans are eagerly awaiting the season finale of The Bachelor, which will air on March 24 and reveal who will receive Grant’s final rose. Until then, the drama from The Women Tell All will surely keep the conversation going.
