Ever since sisters Lauren and Allison Hollinger joined Joey Graziardi's season of The Bachelor , their casting seemed destined to be drama. How can one sibling's relationship with Joey progress without the other getting hurt in the process? There's no way this situation could end well.
There were some signs of trouble, such as during the Season 28 premiere, when Allison received the first rose at the rose ceremony, while Lauren received the last. But ultimately, the family drama has nothing to do with why Lauren left The Bachelor early on the Jan. 29 episode.
tearful wedding
Week two begins with a wedding-themed group date, where nine women put on white dresses and pretend to marry Joey.
The event meant a lot to Lauren, who revealed her father recently passed away. "I think it's just a little quick," she said. "I'm still in the grieving process."
Lauren later explained to Joey why the day was so difficult for her, and Joey completely understood. "I just wish I could have done something to make her feel more comfortable in that moment," he said in a confessional.
Lauren attempts to 'redempt' her journey
At the pre-rose ceremony cocktail party later this week, Lauren hatched a plan to "redemption" herself with Joey. (Just to clarify, it's not that she has anything to redeem herself!) She wants to reconnect easily and even plans to enjoy some cake with Joey since they missed their previous "wedding" opportunity.
But Lauren grew restless watching her fellow ladies spend time with the bachelors, even though she was "glad" her sister was among them. "A lot of girls want to be with him, and I want to be with him," she told the camera. “The anticipation of waiting to do it makes your heart soar.”
Eventually, Lauren's mood was completely lost and she decided to go home early. "I'm sorry it had to happen this way," she told Joey, adding that maybe she'd see him during her time in Hometown. Unsatisfied with the cake arranged for the evening, she threw the candy on the floor - a bachelor country tradition.
Alison is sad about losing her "support system" but still receives another rose from Joey.
Don't expect this to be a sore spot for the sisters, though. According to their Bachelor bios, they've dated the same guy before — albeit at different times — so it's clear that their relationship can survive a premature exit from The Bachelor as well.
