The Bacheloretteis undergoing a major makeover for Season 19 — and one Bachelor Nation alum couldn’t be more curious to see how it plays out.
Former Bachelor Nick Viall believes is a smart move considering the pair’s bond.
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Both Recchia and Windey were contestants on Echard’s season ofThe Bachelor. The two women were eliminated during the season finaleafter he decided to try to pursue a relationship with Susie Evans, who initially left after learning the lead had been intimate with both Recchi and Windey. Echard had also told all three women that he was in love with them.
While neither Recchia or Windey received the final rose, they both got another chance at love when the producers announced next season’s casting. And Viall, 41, feels producers made the right choice.
Viall was the the runner-up on the 11th season ofThe Bachelorette, which famously featured two leads: Kaitlyn Bristowe and Britt Nilsson. The season received criticism for having the male contestants vote on the woman they most wanted to woo, sending Nilsson packing after the first episode. Even Viall admits the decision “wasn’t great,” but thinks “the franchise knows better” after that 2015 misfire.
Little has been shared about how the next season will play out; what if the women fall for the same contestant or if one of the men is smitten with both leads? No matter what happens, Viall is certain the casting announcement is reason enough to tune in. “I think you’re getting really two compelling leads and two compelling characters who both have stories that I’m invested in,” he says. “And I think a lot of people are, and it’s exciting to watch.”
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With only so much airtime for both love stories to play out, Viall wonders if there will be extra episodes “because there’s so much going on,” but he has no doubt producers are sorting that out as we speak.
The upcoming season ofThe Bachelorettedoesn’t premiere until July 11, giving Bachelor Nation fans their first break from the franchise in nearly a year. In the meantime, Viall will be covering all things Bachelor-ncluding a new interview withSeason 26 winner Evans.
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source: people.com
