The Bachelor Recap
In an emotional episode, Joey strengthened some connections while seriously shrinking the group.
Joey Graziadeistarted off the sixth week of hisBachelorseason with a sobering confession.
I dont feel perfect.
I feel like theres a lot of sh*t thats wrong with me, Joey told the camera.
You give a shot to work through it, and its tough.
But Ive always been my biggest critic, and Im afraid of someone not accepting me for me.
That heaviness surfaced multiple times throughout the episode, in which the 10 remaining women exploredMontreal, Canada.
ICYMI, heres whyJess Edwards,Lexi Young, Katelyn DeBacker, andLea Cayananwent home onThe Bachelor.
He spent the evening portion of the date assuaging several concerns.
In a conversation with Lexi, a potential problem emerged.
She ended their conversation saying she needed to process his answer.
Meanwhile, Jess told Joey she was falling for him, but he didnt reciprocate the feelings.
When you feel that, you should be able to picture it, he said.
And I dont know why, I just havent been able to get there.
Ultimately, he sent Jess home early.
She was looking ahead toward Hometowns, she told him, and expressed that her family situation was difficult.
Its like, how?
How do you do that?
Joey was moved by her story, explaining that it showed how resilient she is.
We just… we justbewhen were together.
The outing helped Joey forget his concerns from earlier in the week, he shared in a confessional.
I can let go of the worries, he said.
I know Im gonna find my wife.
Ultimately, she told him she needed to leave.
It doesnt feel good, he said.
But thats truly his loss.
Onward toJasper in Alberta, Canada!