Maria Georgas became a fan favorite during her time on Joey Graziadei’s season The Bachelorand after her firing, many viewers assumed she would become the next Bachelorette.
Instead of, Jenn Tran got the job.
And although no one is complaining – Jenn has a lot of fans too! – many are wondering what happened there.
After all, Maria made it to Joey’s final four and was almost certainly the contestant who generated the most buzz throughout the season.
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Runner-up Daisy Kent He refused the job, but what about Maria?
Why isn’t Maria Georgas the next Bachelorette?
The TikTok fan account Bachelor Data recently offered some insight into Maria’s situation, revealing that costar Lauren Hollinger — who appeared on the show with her sister — responded to an Instagram follower’s DM about Maria:
“She refused. But I’m still happy for Jenn!!!” Lauren wrote in DM.
Maria has yet to confirm or deny this claim, but on her own Instagram page, she revealed that she is thrilled about Jenn’s exciting opportunity.
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“Couldn’t be happier,” Maria captioned an Instagram story.
In a separate post, Maria elaborated on her pro-Jenn stance:
“When I tell you how happy I am for her, you better believe it. We were always there for each other. Always,” she wrote, according to Life and Style.
“So I’ll be rooting for her every step of the way. She deserves this moment and it’s HER”, Maria continued, adding:
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“The representation alone is making so many girls proud that they can look up and see a beautiful Asian woman blessing our screens. You go, Jenn!! Go get your man!!!
As for Daisy, she seemed more than happy to let someone else take on the role.
“I’m leaving this whole experience happier than when I entered, and that’s because of all the women in the house,” she told host Jesse Palmer.
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“I’m healthy and happy, and I haven’t had both of those things in a long time, so now, I know it’s time to focus on the things I love and the people I love. love, and so, now, no, I’m not ready, and that’s okay, and I’m so proud of myself for realizing that.
How do you solve a problem like Maria (not wanting to be single)?
Maria may not be interested in the show, but it appears the producers had no trouble finding a suitable replacement.
![Maria Georgas: Why isn't she the next Bachelorette? 17 Maria enjoys a moment with Joey during her time on The Bachelor.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-05-at-8.22.44-AM-1024x715.png)
![Maria Georgas: Why isn't she the next Bachelorette? 18 Maria enjoys a moment with Joey during her time on The Bachelor.](https://thegurumedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-05-at-8.22.44-AM-1024x715.png)
So far, Jenn’s casting has been one of the most popular decisions in the history of the Bachelor/single franchise.
And since Joey was one of the most beloved stars the series has ever cast, we could be on the verge of two successful seasons in a row!
We hope to see more of Maria at some point, but in the meantime, we couldn’t be more excited to witness Jenn’s search for love!