'The Bachelor' Preview: Zach Breaks His 'No Sex' Rule During Fantasy Suites

“This is her. You haven’t seen her in…” Hall began. “Oh, don’t do that,” Bernard replied. “You haven’t seen her in a long time.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent In 2014, Nick Viall revealed on national TV that Bachelorette Andi Dorfman had slept with him during their time together on the show. Heartbroken that she didn’t choose him as her winner, Viall asked why she “made love” with him; she said him talking about their sex life was “below the belt.” The episode invited think pieces discussing whether Viall had slut-shamed Dorfman. Fast-forward nine years and “Bachelor” history has repeated itself. The star of “The Bachelor” Season 27, Zach Shallcross, broke his own rule not to sleep with any of his final contestants in the fantasy suites. When he was intimate with his runner-up, Gabi Elnicki, he decided it was the appropriate choice to tell the other women that they had slept together. Viewers weren’t shocked when this decision blew up in Shallcross’ face, angering Elnicki, finalist Ariel Frenkel and, the eventual winner, Kaity Biggar.

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After confronting Zach Shallcross during the Monday, March 27, finale of The Bachelor, Ariel Frenkel is sharing more insight about her overnight date with the season 27 star.

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Zach Shallcross just said his most heartbreaking goodbye yet. On Monday night's season finale of , the 26-year-old tech executive broke things off with Gabi Elnicki.Zach and Gabi's split came after they broke his no-sex rule during Fantasy Suite week.

Sean Lowe has been a presence on season 27 of The Bachelor since the premiere — and he finished out his duties at the finale on Monday, March 27.

Zach Shallcross' Fantasy Suite week behavior. During the live portion of Monday's season finale of , Ariel spoke out against how Zach handled «sex week,» initially telling her that he would not be intimate with any of his remaining women, but later breaking that promise with Gabi Elnicki.Ariel told host Jesse Palmer that she, like Zach, did not want to have sex during Fantasy Suite week, but was upset that Zach made that decision without speaking to her.«I was on the same page as Zach.

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Bachelors stick together. Clayton Echard came to season 27 lead Zach Shallcross’ defense following criticism of his approach to fantasy suites.

A thorn in her side. Bachelor season 27 finalist Gabi Elnicki swiftly shut down social media criticism after her fantasy suite date with Zach Shallcross ignited drama.

Bachelor Nation — including Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland — are having a field day with how Zach Shallcross handled fantasy suites.

Florence Pugh has no problem being her ex, Zach Braff's, muse. The 27-year-old actress is starring in Braff's new film,, in the lead role of Allison, which he specifically wrote for her.Pugh spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about the making of the film, calling it «such a special time.» Braff wrote the film as he was grieving the loss of several important people in his life, including his friend, Nick Cordero, who died of COVID-19 in 2020. The story, which follows Pugh's Allison as she works to overcome an opioid addiction in the wake of a tragic accident, handles a dark storyline with brevity.«We were living in that time where it was immense darkness and yet through the light of seeing our friends and laughing with our friends made it possible, and I think that's what Zach does so well is he's so good at writing people going through hard times but with that they constantly find levity and constantly find light,» Pugh shared. As for taking on a role specifically written for her, Pugh felt that slipping into the character had a different kind of ease. «Him writing for me, it's a luxury.

Only two women remain on Zach Shallcross‘ season of The Bachelor ahead of the finale next week!

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Zach Shallcross' time in the Fantasy Suite didn't go as planned. On Monday night's episode of , the tech executive traveled to Thailand with his final three women, with the intention that he would not have sex with any of them in the Fantasy Suite.«This is the only thing that feels right and comfortable for me. It can really muddy the situation,» Zach explained to host Jesse Palmer.

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What happens in the fantasy suite doesn’t stay in the fantasy suite. After declaring that he wasn’t planning to sleep with any of his finalists, Zach Shallcross admitted to having sex with Gabi Elnicki during his second overnight date.

One of the big topics of discussion surrounding the current season of The Bachelor has been whether Zach Shallcross would get intimate in the fantasy suites or not.