Why Gabby & Rachel's BFF Energy Is Saving The Bachelorette Season 19

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As Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia continue their journey on The Bachelorette, many viewers are seeing flaws in the season’s format, and the two leads’ best friend energy is the only redeeming factor. When Gabby and Rachel were announced as dual leads for The Bachelorette season 19 after having their hearts broken on Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor, a lot of fans were extremely excited. The two had amazing chemistry together as friends and viewers couldn’t wait to see Gabby and Rachel find love while having each others’ backs.

But their season so far has not been smooth sailing. It turns out, having two leads is complicated and has led to both Bachelorettes experiencing hurt feelings and moments of self doubt. In a previous episode, Rachel felt the men weren’t making an effort with her and feared that she would go through the season in Gabby’s shadow. But in the following episode, it was Gabby who felt hurt when the men made insulting comments while declaring their interest in Rachel alone. At the rose ceremony, the women passed out roses independently and the men had to choose once and for all which lead they were interested in.

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For many viewers, this season has been their worst fears come to life. In the early episodes, it was starting to look like Gabby and Rachel were going to be pitted against each other. It was the exact opposite of the female empowerment season that so man fans were hoping for. Former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe especially has been outspoken about her distaste for the way the men were making Gabby and Rachel feel inadequate, when it should be the women running the show. Both Gabby and Rachel are stellar leads in