The Bachelor fan favorite Maria Georgas’ shocking reaction to Jenn Tran being named The Bachelorette

The Bachelor season 28 contestant Maria Georgas was a fan-favorite to be The Bachelorette, but her reaction to Jenn Tran’s announcement wasn’t surprising to those who have watched her. Maria, who met Joey Graziadei on the most recent season of The Bachelor and found a connection with him throughout the season, was eliminated after the hometown dates of the season. Though Maria and Joey had a connection, they were having difficulty in communicating their feelings, and it was clear Joey’s connections with others were stronger throughout the season. Many Bachelor Nation viewers felt Maria was the clear choice for Bachelorette.

When I tell you how happy I am for her you best believe it”

Maria shared how excited she was for Jenn, who was announced as the next Bachelorette during The Bachelor season 28 finale, on her Instagram. “Couldn’t be happier ❤️,” Maria shared in one story, then expanded upon her excitement in her next. “When I tell you how happy I am for her you best believe it,” Maria shared alongside a clip of the pair. “She deserves this moment. And it’s HERS. The representation alone is doing so many little girls proud who can look up and see a beautiful Asian woman bless our screens. You go Jenn!!! Go get your man!!!”

Should Maria Georgas Be The Bachelorette Instead?

While many are wondering if Jenn is the right fit for The Bachelorette, Maria feels strongly that her friend is the only person suited for the job. While Maria was the fan-favorite to become The Bachelorette, Jenn has gathered her own set of fans during The Bachelor season 28. While Jenn may have been a quieter force throughout, Maria’s support means the world and will surely only grow stronger as Jenn’s Bachelorette journey begins. While some were curious if Maria was offered the leading role and declined, others feel if Maria had been offered The Bachelorette, she would’ve done it.

Throughout The Bachelor season 28, several contenders could’ve been asked to be the lead of The Bachelorette season 21. While Maria and Jenn were both considered by fans, Daisy Kent also seemed to be in the running for most. While Daisy was Joey’s front-runner early on during The Bachelor season 28, fans became more irritated with her edit as the series continued, and after breaking things off with Joey at the end of the season, Daisy shared she wasn’t ready to be The Bachelorette just yet. Jenn, who has proven to be an understanding person, will make a great lead.

Maria’s time on The Bachelor season 28 introduced her to a whole new audience who’s thrilled to be able to see what she does next. While she won’t be The Bachelorette for the coming season, there’s hope that Maria will appear somewhere on the franchise in the future. For Bachelor Nation, watching the women of each season support each other and root for each other’s happily ever after is almost as exciting as watching them find love themselves. Maria’s near-certain appearance on Jenn’s season of The Bachelorette will be exciting to anticipate.