'The Bachelorette' host: Andi Dorfman not trusting Josh Murray will be "a lingering issue," drama with Nick Viall "isn't over yet"

The Bachelorette host Chris Harrison admits Andi Dorfman's lack of trust in bachelor Josh Murray will continue to be a problem.


While on their one-on-one date in Marseille, Dorfman seemed to squash her doubts about Murray and regain confidence that he's a good man who wouldn't be unfaithful to her -- much unlike the athlete-stereotype boyfriends of her past. However, Harrison explained that's not really the case.

"Andi is really attracted to Josh but she just hasn't been able to get past the fact that he's the same type of guy she always gets burned by. The fact that they are both so open about this really helped put some of her worries at ease, but later on she told me it's still a lingering issue. There's no doubt the physical chemistry is there between them, but the question for Andi is, is there depth?" Harrison wrote in his Entertainment Weekly blog.

Another apparent frontrunner this season is Nick Viall. Harrison apparently doesn't know what to make of Viall's attitude or why the other men in the house can't seem to get along with him, especially during the group dates.

"The real interesting part of this date was at the after party. First came the issue with Nick. The guys have had a problem with Nick for a little while now. For some reason he just rubs some of them the wrong way. I've seen this before on the show. Either Nick is just too arrogant and shoves his successes in everyone's faces, or there's just a little bit of jealousy towards someone that's clearly getting attention from Andi," Harrison explained.


"Either way, he's not the most popular with the guys and this isn't over yet. Andi could sense the drama at this party and it definitely ruined the good mood she was in. She said it on the show and told me later as well when really nice guys like [Chris Soules] and [Cody Sattler] speak up she feels like she should listen, but for now she's going with her gut and sticking with Nick."

After the group date, Brain Osborne got his chance to have a one-on-one date with Dorfman. Although the cooking portion of their evening crashed and burned, according to the show host, the basketball coach "was clutch in the fourth quarter."

"Andi was really shocked at how unromantic Brian made this part of the date. Much like on the basketball court, Brian just didn't know when to step forward and be romantic with Andi. She really wants a man that can read the signals and take matters into his own hands," Harrison wrote.

"Brian just seemed uncomfortable around her -- almost awkward. But... he saved the date later that night. The two of them had enough of a connection for Andi to give him the rose and convince her there's more to find out about this coach."

Harrison also elaborated on why Dorfman decided to cancel the night's cocktail party and surprisingly chose to eliminate three bachelors when she hadn't been required to do so.


"I talked to Andi that night and she was in no mood to go through the motions and hold a cocktail party. Andi knew what she wanted to do and she didn't see any need in making the three guys she knew she was sending home jump through hoops for no reason," Harrison said in the blog.

"If she felt like there was any way a last minute talk would change her mind she would've done it, but her mind was made up. I respect that about her and appreciate her being so candid with me and with the guys."

Dorfman's decision left Andrew Poole, Marquel Martin and Patrick Jagodzinski roseless.

"It was interesting to hear Andrew say he really didn't have a good experience and felt bullied. That's unfortunate, but sometimes it's just not a good fit and I think that was the case here. It was also tough to see Marquel go home this week. The Cookie Monster was a favorite in the house and with our crew. The guy always had a smile on his face and he was a pleasure to be around," Harrison noted.






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