The Bachelor 2022 LIVE- Clayton Echard slammed for NOT sending home Shanae after villain’s ‘Shrimp-Gate’ hot tub scandal
THE Bachelor fans slammed Clayton Echard for not eliminating "villain" Shanae Ankney following her ongoing drama in the group.
Episode four of the ABC reality series showed the Bachelor in a tough spot as he was put in the middle of the "shrimp-gate" feud between Shanae and her rival, Elizabeth Corrigan.
Shanae claimed that Elizabeth "bullied" her with shrimp - something she denied - and the blondes continued to battle over the seafood for several minutes.
Elizabeth was accused of "ignoring" Shanae with a plate of shrimp back in the jacuzzi at the Bachelor mansion - which viewers ripped as "ridiculous" drama.
A frustrated Clayton had to excuse himself from their screaming as it had gotten so extreme and was left with a decision - which one of the contestants to keep.
Ultimately, he sent Elizabeth home at the rose ceremony and kept Shanae - which fans slammed as a "dumb and delusional" move.
Missouri native Clayton was introduced to Bachelor Nation in season of the Bachelorette which began airing in October 2021.
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'Best surprise ever'
Clayton was ecstatic when one of his best friends, Clarence, stopped by his doorstep.
Stunned, the Bachelor walked away in shock before picking up his friend to give him a hug.
He explained he needed his friend's advice - whom he met in college at Mizzou - now that he is a husband and father.
Taking over the world
Host Jesse Palmer revealed to a group of excited ladies that they will be leaving Los Angeles to embark on a worldwide tour.
Though he did not reveal all of the locations for the rest of the season, he told the group to pack their bags for their first stop.
After leaving The Bachelor mansion, the ladies are headed to Houston, Texas for fun and romance.
Say your goodbyes
Fans were shocked that Clayton decided to keep "villain" Shanae but sent home her nemesis, Elizabeth.
Even Elizabeth appeared stunned as her jaw dropped when he read her rival's name.
In addition to Elizabeth, Kira and Melina were also sent home at the rose ceremony.
Every rose has its thorn
After canceling the rose ceremony due to 'Shrimp-Gate', the women were on edge about getting a rose.
Jill was in tears as she told producers: "It's crazy to me that I could be going home because of shrimp in a hot tub?
"Are you kidding me? I gave up so much to be here and he doesn't even have the opportunity to know me."
However, Jill ended up happily accepting Clayton's rose.
Shady shrimp
Bachelor Nation was just as confused about Shanae and Elizabeth arguing about shrimp than Clayton was.
However, many have already turned 'Shrimp Gate' into hilarious memes on Twitter.
Bachelor battle
As Shanae and Elizabeth went back to join the rest of the women, the group began fighting while screaming over each other.
The women's yells were so loud, Clayton was able to hear their bickering from outside the resort.
Host Jesse Palmer came out to inform them that Clayton is "not in a good head space" following the drama and cancelled the rose ceremony.
The group of hopefuls looked shattered, with one calling it a "huge loss."
"The cocktail party was cancelled over shrimp?!" one woman yelled.
'I need a minute'
The battle of the blondes appeared to be too much for Clayton, who ended up needing to get up and remove himself from the girls fighting.
"We're not resolving conflict, we're talking about shrimp," the frustrated Bachelor said.
As he stood in the background appearing upset, the two continued to bicker.
However, Elizabeth said she was being "classy" by removing herself from the situation, but Shanae fired off her nemesis is "fake."
Cat fight?
Clayton said he had reached his limit of the constant drama surrounding Elizabeth and Shanae.
He took the two outside to sit down and work out their problems.
Shanae claimed that Elizabeth was "bullying" her, and when asked for an example, she brought up that she was not offered shrimp that was made earlier in the day.
Who is Susie Evans?
Bachelor star Susie Evans is a reported front-runner in Clayton Echard's season of The Bachelor.
The 28-year-old is a wedding videographer from Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was crowned Miss Virginia USA in 2020.
According to Steve Carbone of Reality Steve, Susie makes it to the final four and brings Clayton to Virginia for the hometown date.
Who is Serene Russell?
Serene Russell is a 26-year-old elementary school teacher from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Serene is also a professional model for Wilhelmina Denver and The Tabb Agency.
According to a spoiler released in November 2021, Serene Russell is one of Clayton's final four, alongside Susie Evans, Rachel Recchia, and Gabby Windey.
Who is Gabby Windey?
Gabriela, or Gabby, Windey is another supposed front-runner on Clayton's season.
Gabby is 31 years old, and a cheerleader for NFL's Denver Broncos.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Gabby returned to her previous career as a nurse while she couldn't cheer. Because of her efforts, she won the Pop Warner Humanitarian Award – making her the first woman to receive the award.
Who is Rachel Recchia?
Rachel Recchia is reportedly one of the women to make it to the final four for Clayton this season.
Rachel is a 25-year-old flight instructor from Clermont, Florida.
"As a hopeless romantic, Rachel is looking for someone who is as playful, passionate and spontaneous as she is," says her
Who was the latest Bachelorette?
The Bachelorette Season 18 featured Michelle Young.
On the Bachelorette finale, Michelle chose between Brandon and Nayte.
Nayte and Michelle got engaged at the end of the season’s final episode.
How much do contestants get paid?
Contestants do not get paid to be on the show.
Despite contestants competing for free, many of them do receive social media sponsorships after their time on the show.
However, Reality Steve reported that the Bachelor makes $100,000 for his time on the show.
Who is hosting The Bachelor, continued
This isn't Palmer's first time hosting an ABC show as he hosted the network’s series The Proposal.
Ahead of The Bachelor season, Palmer posted a picture of Echard and himself.
He wrote: “Getting ready for tomorrow’s Rose Parade with my guy @claytonechard.
“Obviously we’ve been practicing our pose symmetry… #WereOnAFloat”
Who is hosting The Bachelor?
Jesse Palmer is hosting season 26 of The Bachelor for the first time.
He is a former NFL quarterback and worked as a college football analyst for ESPN.
Plus, he was the lead of The Bachelor season five.
Bachelor reveals ‘body dysmorphia’
Bachelor Clayton Echard revealed his “body dysmorphia” made him “scared of looking fat on TV” while viewing the show.
On the Talking It Out podcast hosted by Bachelor Nation’s Mike Johnson and Dr. Bryan Abasolo, Echard expressed concern about how he would look while filming.
The 28-year-old said: “I remember that was a big thought I had, the camera adds 10 lbs.
“So I'm going to be honest with you, I was kind of scared. I was like, here, we're going to find out right now how I look on camera, I have no idea.
“And I was afraid that it was going to put me in a little dark spiral, like, you look fat.”
He added that "you can never shake that body dysmorphia – it's always there.”
"You can kind of get it under control in some realms, and I've done that through diet. But it's always going to be there.”
Who has been eliminated so far?
The following women have been sent home so far:
- Claire
- Daria
- Hailey
- Ivana
- Jane
- Lindsay D.
- Rianna
- Salley
- Samantha
- Cassidy
- Ency
- Kate
- Tessa
- Kira
- Melina
- Elizabeth
Who are the women in Clayton’s season?
Clayton on The Bachelorette
Echard was not given a rose during the sixth ceremony that aired on November 23, 2021.
Producers revealed that some of Michelle’s students would be planning the dates that week, and Echard scored the one-on-one.
When Young sent Echard home at the rose ceremony, she told the producers, “Something is missing for me.”
But when she said goodbye to Echard, she said, “You are this amazing, wonderful person and you are enough.
“Without a doubt, there is going to be the right time and place for that relationship. I truly believe that.”
Who is Clayton Echard, continued
In 2016, Echard was signed to the Seattle Seahawks.
It is unclear when he left the NFL but according to his Instagram bio, he is now in orthopedic sales.
Who is Clayton Echard?
Clayton Echard, 28, is the new Bachelor for season 26 of the program.
He is from Eureka, Missouri, and was reportedly a professional football player.
Echard played for the Missouri Tigers in 2012 prior to being drafted for the National Football League four years later.
NO TROPHY WIFE
Following their nice conversation, Shanae walked over to the team who actually won and was supposed to be there and yelled at them to "keep their names out of their f**king mouths."
She then grabbed the trophy they earned earlier in the day and threw it in the bush, proving her kindness was reserved for when Clayton was present only.
Next week's promo shows her fate will be decided on the infamous two-on-one.
CRASHING THEIR PARTY
Even though Shanae was not invited on the group date and was asked to stay at the hotel, she took it upon herself to get ready and crash the other team's date.
She showed up unannounced and Clayton told her she is "not supposed" to be there - but Shanae insisted she "deserved" to be on the date.
Clayton appeared frustrated and agreed to let her stay and sat down with her on a one-on-one.
He then immediately brought up that every woman in the house has complained about Shanae's "fake" behavior.
However, Shanae continued to claim she is the one who is "bullied" and slammed several of her fellow contestants to win Clayton over.
Following the conversation with Shanae, Clayton was smiling and appeared to believe her story.
They ended the conversation with a multi-room makeout, which ended with Clayton lifting her up on the bar so they can kiss passionately.
BACHELOR FANS DONE?
Following the petty drama that surrounded tonight's episode due to "shrimp-gate," fans are expressing their disdain for the show.