On Monday’s episode of “The Bachelor”, Zach Shallcross had to conduct his cocktail party virtually due to the fact that he tested positive for COVID-19.
During the Zoom cocktail party, one of Shallcross’s women, Greer Blizter, spoke to him, however, she did not leave the conversation feeling good.
What Happened During Blizter’s and Shallcross’s One-on-One Time?
Greer Blitzer asked how he was feeling before proceeding to try and relate to his situation as she explained she contracted COVID-19 at the end of a quarter, resulting in her falling behind and missing out on things.
“I had COVID at the end of the quarter during year-end, so it messed with my career in sales,” Blitzer, who works as a medical sales rep, told Shallcross during their one-on-one time. “I know how you feel missing out on things.”
Shallcross did not hold back his feelings after hearing Blitzer say this, replying with “I think me missing out on finding a wife is slightly more important than your little sales problems.”
The conversation did not end on a good note, though, Shallcross did give Blitzer a rose at the ceremony, keeping her around for at least one more week.
Bachelor Nation Slams Shallcross’s Behavior
After the episode aired, many members of Bachelor Nation took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the conversation between Blizter and Shallcross, with many thinking the lead of the show overreacted.
One fan noted, “Zach’s response to Greer was so unnecessarily rude and off-putting. RED FLAG! #bachelor #TheBachelorABC #thebachelor.”
Zach's response to Greer was so unnecessarily rude and off-putting. RED FLAG! #bachelor #TheBachelorABC #thebachelor pic.twitter.com/6X2H2XXaX8
— bachelorecaps (@bachelorecaps) February 21, 2023
While another Tweeted, “I…really hate that Zach got offended about Greer’s work comment. Like you’re on a reality show with a pretty low success rate and you’re gonna be offended she compared it to working in sales? It’s not that serious dude #thebachelor.”
I…really hate that Zach got offended about Greer’s work comment. Like you’re on a reality show with a pretty low success rate and you’re gonna be offended she compared it to working in sales? It’s not that serious dude #thebachelor
— Hillary Wasserman (@hillwass) February 21, 2023
As one member of Bachelor Nation expressed, “It was so unnecessary and selfish how Zach belittled Greer and her career. This is going to come up during Women Tell All as he makes excuses for “not trying to be mean” and everyone is going to forgive him! 😒 #bachelor #greer #BachelorNation.”
all greer was trying to say was that she had covid at an inconvenient time when something important was going on in her life and that she understood that disappointment and zach decided to be an asshole #TheBachelor
— rosie🍓 (@eaudenayeon) February 21, 2023
As another noted, “Greer was in no way trying to say Q4 sales is the same as what zach’s doing. she was just trying to make conversation and relate. chill dude #thebachelor.”
greer was in no way trying to say Q4 sales is the same as what zach’s doing. she was just trying to make conversation and relate. chill dude #thebachelor
— dj wilson (@djw421_) February 21, 2023
And one viewer said, “Ouuuuu Zach did not handle that date with Greer well, that was mega uncalled for and rude and she was just trying to connect with him and make him feel seen 👀 #TheBachelor.”
Ouuuuu Zach did not handle that date with Greer well, that was mega uncalled for and rude and she was just trying to connect with him and make him feel seen 👀 #TheBachelor
— Cadence (@cadencetutty) February 21, 2023
Meanwhile another fan Tweeted, “zach’s nasty side only comes out when he starts to not like a girl anymore. cursing at anastasia, lecturing greer… this man only respects the girls he is interested in and it’s def coming through 😭 #TheBachelor.”
zach’s nasty side only comes out when he starts to not like a girl anymore. cursing at anastasia, lecturing greer… this man only respects the girls he is interested in and it’s def coming through 😭 #TheBachelor
— mar (@ladymarmaluna) February 21, 2023
As another fan felt Shallcross was being condescending towards Blizter. “In hindsight Zach getting on Greer for her silly little comment about looking at herself on Facetime and then her sales comment trying to be relatable is giving ..condescending 🥴 am i wrong? #TheBachelor,” they Tweeted.
In hindsight Zach getting on Greer for her silly little comment about looking at herself on Facetime and then her sales comment trying to be relatable is giving ..condescending 🥴 am i wrong? #TheBachelor
— bachelor realist (@bachelorcomment) February 21, 2023
Although the conversation did not end on a good note, and Blitzer thought she would be sent home, Shallcross did give her a rose at the ceremony, keeping her around for at least one more week.
“The Bachelor” continues Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The episodes are available to stream the following day on Hulu.
