Early exits aren’t as uncommon as you’d think in the The Bachelor universe, but when Beverly Ortega left Grant Ellis’s season early, it caught fans off-guard. Contestants occasionally drop out for personal reasons, health issues or family emergencies, but Beverly’s abrupt exit between episodes raised viewer speculation about what exactly happened.
Last seen with Beverly in a group basketball date in Week 2, Beverly never came back for another screen moment. Her exit had nothing to do with any show drama, instead being precipitated by an unexpected medical issue that made it impossible for her to continue. She was sent home before she could further explore what more than a physical attraction with Grant might look like, however, despite making it through to the third week and being picked for one of the show’s much-coveted one-on-one dates.
Meanwhile, Beverly suffered intense stomach pain, thinking it was something minor. But when she went to get it checked, doctors concluded she would need emergency surgery. The procedure and recovery time meant she would have been forced to drop out of the competition far sooner than expected.
Her sudden departure may have an effect on the pace of eliminations as well.
The rose ceremony from each week is so specifically curated that losing a contestant outside of that process could potentially alter the course of the season. Though Beverly’s stay on The Bachelor was brief, it could still have an impact on the way the show unfolds in surprising ways.
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