One of the biggest moments in recent Bachelor Nation history has finally arrived, and “Bachelor In Paradise” star Victoria Fuller is very tired.
Fuller, 29, has had a long month. The ‘Bachelor’ alumna debuted her romance with Greg Grippo on the “Bachelor In Paradise” season finale’s “After The Final Rose” special.
There was just a bit of a problem; Bachelor Nation had just witnessed Fuller and Gabby Windey’s former ‘Bachelorette’ suitor Johnny DePhillipo get engaged on “Bachelor In Paradise!”
Some fans of the franchise weren’t incredibly shocked by the development; A TikTok, posted by Fuller’s friend and former ‘Bachelor’ Nick Viall three weeks ago, depicted Fuller and Grippo getting ver-yyy cozy began to make waves on social media.
The TikTok in question would soon come up several times for the new couple, which they would address on the ‘AFR’ special and later on an episode of Viall’s podcast, “The Viall Files.”
The episode was released on Tuesday night, and Bachelor Nation would absolutely respond on social media, weighing in on what the happy couple had to say.
Read on to find out how the franchise’s devoted fanbase responded!
Victoria Fuller Would Ultimately Find Her ‘Paradise’ Away From The Beach, But Fans Would Have Questions!
The Blast recently covered the dramatic ‘AFR’ special which featured DePhillipo and Fuller engaged in a thorny discussion about the end of their relationship.
Grippo would undoubtedly come up several times in their conversation, and would later join Fuller on stage for an opportunity to offer his perspective on their sudden relationship.
DePhillipo would tell his ex-fiancée that her belief the couple’s relationship would not be able to survive the “toxic” amount of fighting they had already endured, “fit her narrative.”
In DePhillipo’s mind, the ‘narrative’ in question pertained to the whispers of Fuller and Grippo being in a relationship, and how their romance came to be.
Later in the special Fuller would confirm she and her rumored beau were indeed together, and she would passionately deny rumors of alleged cheating on her part.
During Grippo and Fuller’s interview portion, the happy couple would reveal they got matching tattoos during a highly-publicized getaway to Italy which took place last month!
Bachelor Nation’s Latest Couple Would Later Appear In The Hot Seat On ‘The Viall Files’
The dramatic “After The Final Rose” special wouldn’t be the last time Bachelor Nation would hear from Fuller and Grippo!
In the days following the finale’s broadcast, Viall mentioned several times he was friends with the duo but the trio’s friendship wouldn’t stop him from grilling the duo on Tuesday’s highly-anticipated episode of “The Viall Files.”
Some moments of the new couple’s interview were somber. Fuller would directly address the rumors she had allegedly thrown a wine glass at DePhillipo during an argument, and she would continue discussing her ex-fiancé allegedly calling her a “f**king c***,” a claim DePhillipo has denied several times.
What Has Bachelor Nation Said About The Explosive Interview?
One of reality TV’s most devoted fanbases certainly delivered the passionate hot takes on social media following the episode’s release!
Bachelor Nation Twitter users would have varied opinions on the couple’s emotional interview; At one point, Fuller would start to cry while revealing how “tired” she is of having to continuously defend the timeline of her relationship with Grippo.
One Twitter fan wrote, “I’m not fully sold on Victoria Fuller after her and Greg’s appearance on ‘Viall Files’ but to hear her say that she really and truly wants the best for Johnny, that he finds his person was a big step in wanting to believe her. I hope she continues to rebuild trust with the fans.”
“I usually listen to every take on Bachelor podcasts each week (yes, even The Viall Files), but for the love of God, do NOT listen to Nick gas up Victoria and Greg this week. There will not be an unbiased opinion in the slightest,” a Bachelor Nation fan tweeted.
“I mean, they know the timing is wrong AF so… I kind of believe the whole interview but still I would’ve make things super different,” a Fuller and Grippo supporter began in their tweet, “Like… what’s the rush?! is anyone dying that this relationship needs to go so fast?”
“Not a fan of Nick Vails [sic] podcast, but people who actually care about this dumb drama should go ahead and listen to his latest episode before having an opinion on a relationship that doesn’t concern you. But go off I guess,” a listener tweeted.
As for Fuller, she’s now unabashedly blissfully living her life! She would take to her Insta-stories on Wednesday morning to proclaim she is “done” discussing the circumstances of her relationship, and she and her man are going to “live [our] lives now. ciao!”