'The Bachelorette' Preview: Gabby Walks Away From Jason After His Shocking Confession

Kaitlyn Bristowe has some thoughts on 's season finale. The former franchise lead and one-time host took to Instagram on Thursday to weigh in on the latest season of the show, and revealed the one thing she thinks should've been included during the three-hour-long, live finale.«The show, Erich, and Gabby, had a real opportunity to use their voice and acknowledge Blackface,» Kaitlyn wrote, referring to an old, resurfaced photo of Erich in Blackface.Erich previously apologized for the photo on Instagram, writing in part, «I was naïve to the hurtful implications of my actions to the Black community and those closest to me, and will forever regret my offensive and damaging behavior.»For Kaitlyn, the Blackface controversy could have replaced several portions of the finale that she deemed unnecessary.«I don’t think we needed to read texts from his ex, or set up a fake mansion for Zach,» Kaitlyn wrote, referencing the lengthy discussion of Erich's controversial text messages, as well as the new Bachelor, Zach Shallcross, meeting several women from his season during the live finale.«I think we needed to continue to evolve and show up with that many people watching. Michelle, myself, and Becca were all under the impression this would be addressed,» Kaitlyn added of herself and her fellow former Bachelorettes, Michelle Young and Becca Kufrin, all of whom attended the finale.

Gabby Windey and Erich Schwer are ready for whatever the future holds. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the nurse on Wednesday, one day after her engagement to the real estate analyst was revealed on Tuesday night's season finale of , and Gabby shared the next steps she and her fiancé are taking in their relationship.«We're both in L.A., so it’s nice already to be in the same city,» Gabby tells ET. «I think we're just excited to live life together, finally, and not have separate lives that we mesh like every couple weeks.

The aftermath from the Bachelorette finale continues. After Gabby Windey’s fiancé, Erich Schwer, confronted his former flame Amanda Kayler’s claims about their pre-show relationship on The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose, she is speaking out exclusively to Us Weekly.

Erich Schwer had a lot to answer for when he and Gabby Windey reunited on The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose on Tuesday, September 20.

Erich Schwer is speaking out amid a major controversy. On Tuesday's season finale of , the real estate analyst popped the question to Gabby Windey, but their engagement was overshadowed by recent claims from Erich's ex.Last week, a woman who claims to have dated Erich before he went on the show released what she alleges are texts from their time together.During the live portion of Tuesday's episode, Erich addressed the situation with host Jesse Palmer.«I met this girl about a month before it started and I had no idea I was going to come here.

Gabby Windey found her love! On Tuesday's season finale of , the nurse got engaged to Erich Schwer, a real estate analyst.After initially expressing interest in both Gabby and her co-lead, Rachel Recchia, Erich quickly moved firmly into the former's camp of suitors.At the largest group date in franchise history, Gabby told ET that Erich was «such a pleasant surprise.»«I was initially kind of fearful to explore my relationship with him, because he reminds me of the men I've dated in the past, but getting to know him, he really was such a sweet soul,» Gabby said of Erich. "… We have such an easy, vulnerable connection that I kind of can’t believe that it’s happening so fast.«The pair went on to have a one-on-one date that was anything but typical, as Gabby's grandpa joined them for a day of bowling.

Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia's journey is winding down. On part 1 of 's two-part, live, season finale, the ladies introduced their suitors to their families and made some tough choices about their futures, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below.Ahead of the episode, host Jesse Palmer told viewers and the live studio audience that the upcoming episodes will be «so emotional, so dramatic, so controversial.»Then the ladies joined him live, in-studio, where Rachel admitted she was «definitely nervous» about what's to come, and Gabby called her journey «bigger and more life-changing than I could've imagined.»Zach and Rachel started things off with a goodbye, before Aven shocked both Rachel and her family with his confession.

The drama didn’t slow down for Rachel Recchia during part one of The Bachelorette season 19 finale following Zach Shallcross’ departure — and Gabby Windey had her own meltdown at the end of the episode.

Rachel Recchia and Aven Jones are no more. On Tuesday night's episode of , the pilot said goodbye to the sales executive in devastating fashion.Aven caught Rachel's attention on night one, when he told her that he was on the show to pursue her, not her co-lead, Gabby Windey.On the largest group date in franchise history, Aven gushed to ET about Rachel being «very personable and easy to talk to.» It was later that night that he earned a group date rose.Then, on their one-on-one date shortly thereafter, Aven made Rachel swoon by gifting her a bracelet that his mom made him.«Truly, I could easily see myself falling in love with Aven, and I feel like I'm almost there,» Rachel said in a confessional at the time.After Rachel and Aven's successful Hometown date, he opened up about her feelings toward her.«I have zero doubts,» he said.

Gabby Windey broke things off on , Jason took to Instagram to address his time on the show and give an update on how he's been since.«This has been an especially painful time, and watching back those final moments we shared was absolutely heart wrenching,» Jason wrote alongside a photo of himself walking on the beach. «I have learned so much about myself through this process, but mostly I have learned that Gabby is one of the strongest women I’ve ever met.»«Her ability to keep her heart open and be vulnerable while navigating an impossibly complex and delicate situation is testament to that,» he added, «and I have nothing but admiration and respect for her.»While Jason and Gabby's relationship appeared to be going strong in the latter part of the season, he realized that he wouldn't be ready to propose during Hometowns week, despite things going well between the nurse and his family.Though he knew a proposal wasn't coming, Jason traveled to Mexico for Fantasy Suites.

Erich Schwer has issued an apology. After an old photo of Gabby Windey's final suitor in Blackface resurfaced, the 29-year-old real estate analyst took to Instagram to address the controversy.«I wholeheartedly apologize for the insensitive photo of me in Blackface from my high school yearbook that has been circulating,» Erich wrote alongside a black square on Instagram.

A nice break! Dancing With the Stars may be physically challenging, but Gabby Windey revealed that it was a refreshing change of pace after her dramatic turns on The Bachelorette and The Bachelor.

As Bachelor Nation prepares to find out whether Gabby Windey and Erich Schwer have a future together, the Bachelorette season 19 finalist is apologizing for his past.

Haley Kluge editor SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched the Sept. 6 episode of “The Bachelorette.” The first episode of “The Bachelorette”’s two-night fantasy suite event left Gabby Windey in rough shape. Johnny DePhillipo left Mexico after not being ready to get down on one knee, Jason Alabaster confessed similar hesitations to host Jesse Palmer, and Erich Schwer told Gabby that he would feel “cheated on” if she slept with other men.  But Gabby and Erich worked through his insecurities. They rehashed their fears on camera, after previously discussing them in private during their fantasy suite. While he admitted he brought it up out of a place of insecurity, Gabby was frustrated and felt pressured by the almost-ultimatum. 

, part two of Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia's overnight dates played out, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below.Gabby and Erich continued their uncomfortable discussion at the start of the episode, before the nurse turned her focus to Jason, whose uncertainty about an engagement weighed heavily on her.Rachel seemed to have a picture-perfect date with Zach, but their awkward Fantasy Suite changed their relationship forever. Ultimately, Gabby said she found the love of her life, while Rachel was left with three men hanging in the balance.Keep reading for a recap of part two of Fantasy Suite week on .An impromptu meeting between Erich and Gabby quickly turned sour on Monday night's episode, when the real estate analyst expressed his fears about the nurse's other relationships, something they'd previously discussed off-camera.«I kind of lost trust in us and her.

Tuesday night's episode of , viewers were shocked when things in Mexico were left on cliffhanger, a situation that host Jesse Palmer explained from the WB lot in Los Angeles, California.«We felt it was right to wait until Rachel and Gabby and all their men could be here to address all the drama,» Jesse said of why the end of Rachel's post-Fantasy Suite conversation with Zach wasn't shown. "… You will all bear witness to the crazy controversy that’s about to ensue… Prepare yourselves for the most shocking finale of all time.«Fans got a peek at said controversy with a preview of the finale, which opened on Rachel sobbing and Gabby declaring, „I don’t want to do this anymore.

Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia are reaching the end of their journey. At the end of Monday’s episode of “The Bachelorette”, fans got a peek at the remainder of the season, and it’ll be tumultuous, to say the least.

, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia prepared to take the next step with several of their suitors, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below.Erich and Gabby picked things right where they left off at Hometowns, and Rachel had a similarly positive start with Aven, all while Tino stewed over the implications of overnights.Tino was, however, able to reassure Rachel on their date, just as things started to take a turn for the worse for Gabby. First, there was a heartbreaking moment with Johnny, and then a surprise visit from Erich brought all of Gabby's fears to the surface.Two hours wasn't enough time to get through all the men, and Rachel and Gabby's remaining Fantasy Suite dates — the former with Zach and the latter with Jason — will air on Tuesday, Sept.

Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia's journey is winding down, but the drama certainly isn't. At the conclusion of Monday's «Men Tell All» special fans got a sneak peek at the upcoming Fantasy Suite and finale episodes of , all of which promise to be intense.«I am in love now,» Gabby says in the clip.