The highly anticipated Women Tell All episode from Season 29 of The Bachelor aired on March 10, 2025. This special reunion provided a platform for Grant Ellis and his former contestants to delve into unresolved issues, share candid reflections, and address prior conflicts as they approach the series’ final two episodes.
Throughout the episode, former contestants shared their perspectives on their time with Grant, including a look back at disputes from the season and insights on the challenges they faced.
Season 29 Contestants Gather for the Women Tell All
The reunion saw emotional exchanges and discussions regarding the contestants’ journeys. The episode featured 15 women: Alexe, Alli Jo, Allyshia, Bailey, Beverly, Carolina, Chloie, Dina, Ella, J’Nae, Natalie, Parisa, Rose, Sarafiena, and Vicky.
Among them, Carolina Quixano emerged as a focal point of controversy, where many contestants confronted her about her involvement in conflicts that arose during the season. Host Jesse Palmer highlighted the complicated nature of these disputes, indicating that more time would have been necessary to explore everything in depth.
Carolina opened up about her journey, particularly her challenges with epilepsy, and sought acknowledgment from Grant regarding his role in some of the conflicts. This conversation led to an emotional moment wherein Carolina momentarily stepped off the stage before rejoining to continue the dialogue.
Reflecting on Personal Experiences
The episode invited contestants to reconsider their past actions, with Sarafiena Watkins addressing a controversial comment directed at Zoe McGrady regarding her appearance. Sarafiena expressed her regret and characterized Zoe as “a very misunderstood person,”sharing her personal growth and aspirations moving forward.
Additionally, Jesse introduced a heartfelt video message from Sarafiena’s mother, offering her support. Dina Lupancu also participated, discussing her decision to leave the show after Hometown Week. She explained that differing views from her family members about her participation led her to invite Grant to meet her friends instead.
Dina revealed mixed feelings regarding her family’s acceptance of her participation, particularly highlighting her brothers’ disapproval, and expressed regret over how her decisions impacted her relationship with Grant.
Insights from Grant Ellis
Grant took the stage later to address various questions raised by the contestants. He reassured Dina that her family’s absence was not a decisive factor for him, emphasizing that he was focused on what was best for him personally.
When discussing his connection with Carolina, Grant clarified that the evolution of his relationships with other contestants led to the natural end of their connection, rather than any issues with Carolina herself. He addressed Carolina’s inquiries regarding his observations of her behavior, stating:
“When you’re on a group date setting, you can kind of tell by what the vibes are, and if people are happy to be there and they’re excited, but if there’s something there that is not that is negative, that’s what I noticed.”
The Women Tell All special wrapped up on a lighter note, featuring Grant participating in a fun game with Jesse Palmer and teasing upcoming casting announcements for Bachelor in Paradise. Jesse also provided a sneak peek into the final episodes, emphasizing that Grant faced unprecedented difficulty in making his final choice.
Mark your calendars for the next exciting installment: The Bachelor‘s Fantasy Suite Week, airing Monday, March 17, 2025, on ABC, followed by the season finale scheduled for March 24, 2025.