Why Ben Higgins and Nick Viall Don't Want the Two-Lead 'Bachelorette' Format to Continue (Exclusive)

Bachelor Nation was left with questions after Logan Palmer’s exit due to COVID-19 on the Monday, August 15, episode of The Bachelorette — and his post-show statement didn’t provide much clarity.

Gabby Windey tearfully broke up with Nate Mitchell after admitting she wasn't ready to be a mother on Monday's episode of The Bachelorette on ABC.The 31-year-old nurse and former NFL cheerleader also was forced to cancel a crucial cocktail party after suitor Logan Palmer, 26, of Arizona, tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to withdraw from the show.Illinois native Gabby sobbed as she broke it to Nate, 33, of Illinois, that she wasn't ready to be a mother after previously revealing a longtime estrangement from her own mother. Painful split: Gabby Windey tearfully broke up with Nate Mitchell after admitting she wasn't ready to be a mother on Monday's episode of The Bachelorette on ABCGabby in a confessional before her date gushed about Nate while admitting to having reservations about motherhood.'You know, I go back and forth on if I want to be a mother, and that's something that I don't quite have figured out yet.

Monday's episode of , fans got a peek at what's to come during next week's Hometown dates, and it appears Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia are in for a tumultuous time.Things start off well for the women, as Gabby gushes, «I’m so excited to meet families and deepen our connections.» Rachel agrees, telling the cameras that the experience «feels like a taste of the future.» That future is one that Zach very much wants to be a part of, as he tells the pilot, «I’m in love with you, Rachel.» Meanwhile, Erich confesses that «It’s scary to open up and show someone my entire world,» while Gabby admits that she's «terrified because I know how much I have to lose.» That seems to be Jason's family's fear too, as a woman tells him through tears, «It’s important to keep in mind what would it be like without her?»Things aren't all positive for Rachel either, as everything seems to take an awkward turn when she arrives at Tino's house.«When you know, you know,» Tino tells his family as he holds Rachel's hand. That explanation isn't enough for a man who appears to be Tino’s dad, as he tells his son, «We’re going to have to have a talk.

 is as dramatic as ever, one week before Hometowns. As Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia took their journey to Amsterdam, Gabby sent one surprising suitor home and had another that was forced to exit, while the Rachel's love stories continued to grow, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below.With Hometowns fast approaching, the episode began with a devastating realization for Gabby on her one-on-one date.

Gabby Windey was never planning on visiting Logan's hometown. On Monday's episode of , Logan was unceremoniously cut from the show when he tested positive for COVID-19, shortly after he successfully switched from Team Rachel to Team Gabby.Though Gabby did allow the videographer into her group of suitors, when ET spoke with her at the taping, she revealed that, COVID-19 or not, Monday's episode would've marked the end of her journey with Logan.«At that point I knew I only wanted to take three people to Hometowns, because those are clearly my strongest connections,» Gabby told ET of Erich, Jason and Johnny. «I think if there was a fourth, it would have been Nate,» Gabby added of the single dad she sent home in heartbreaking fashion on Monday night's episode, after realizing she wasn't ready to be a mom.

There are now just seven men remaining on the latest season of The Bachelorette as we head into the hometown dates.

It was Gabby Windey’s turn for some turmoil during the Monday, August 15, episode of The Bachelorette as she and Rachel Recchia solidified their finalists.

There’s a feud brewing in Bachelor Nation. Jordan Kimball publicly slammed Nick Viall, who is known for frequently doling out relationship tips.

As some members of Bachelor Nation continue to wonder how Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia’s double Bachelorette season would look if Kaitlyn Bristowe (and Tayshia Adams) were cohosting, the season 11 lead is weighing in as she recaps the Monday, August 8, episode with Us Weekly.

Ben Higgins and Nick Viall aren’t fans of the two-lead “Bachelorette” format. ET spoke to the former franchise stars ahead of their appearance on E!’s “Celebrity Beef”, and they revealed why they haven’t enjoyed Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia sharing the current season of “The Bachelorette”.

Rachel Recchia's difficult journey through Season 19 of The Bachelorette hit yet another unconventional snag as Logan Palmer decided to leave her for Gabby Windey.The 26-year-old is just a few weeks removed from THREE of her suitors turning down roses, with Palmer informing her before the group date that he was leaving to pursue the 31-year-old Windey.The risky gamble paid off, though, with Windey ultimately giving him a rose, and eliminating Mario Vassall, 31, and Michael Vaughn, 32, as Recchia eliminated James 'Meatball' Clarke, 25, on Monday's episode.  Snag: Rachel Recchia's difficult journey through Season 19 of The Bachelorette hit yet another unconventional snag as Logan Palmer decided to leave her for Gabby Windey Logan: The 26-year-old is just a few weeks removed from THREE of her suitors turning down roses, with Palmer informing her before the group date that he was leaving to pursue the 31-year-old Windey Gabby: The risky gamble paid off, though, with Windey ultimately giving him a rose, and eliminating Mario Vassall, 31, and Michael Vaughn, 32, as Recchia eliminated James 'Meatball' Clarke, 25, on Monday's episode.The episode begins on a Virgin cruise ship as Gabby Windey reveals they're sailing from France to Bruges, Belgium.'We are very much in the middle of this journey and I am developing deep connections with these men already,' Gabby says. Rachel Recchia adds that she is 'confident' in the guys she has and hopes that they continue to 'show up' for her.Team Rachel all talk together and say they need to show up for her, as Logan reveals in confessssion he still feels for Gabby and he is thinking about it constantly.

. At the end of Monday night's episode of the series, a preview of the rest of the season aired, teasing massive drama and controversy to come.All starts out well in the preview, with Zach telling Rachel that he's «falling in love with her,» Rachel gushing that she's «on cloud nine,» and Rachel telling Aven that he «really embodies» everything she wants.Things are good for Gabby too, as she tells Erich, «I’ve always wanted to be with someone like you, I just never knew it was possible,» and says of one man, «He has really shown my what it’s like to feel love.»«I feel like all my dreams are coming true,» Gabby excitedly tells Rachel, just before things began to take a turn and the nurse says in a confessional, «Sometimes if things are too good to be true that’s exactly what they are -- too good to be true.» Host Jesse Palmer is the one to reveal the cause of the turmoil, as he tells the guys, «There’s been a situation with Logan,» the guy who switched from Team Rachel to Team Gabby on Monday night's episode. Gabby is left crying by the situation, a face Jesse relays to Logan, telling him, «She was in tears.» «I feel awful,» Logan says, but Jesse is unimpressed, telling the videographer, «You’ve got to pack your bags.» Elsewhere, Tino remarks that it's «sickening» to watch Rachel kiss other guys.

. The videographer took much of the spotlight during the latest episode of the series, as he jumped from Team Rachel to Team Gabby, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below.Rachel was left confused and annoyed by Logan's confession, so much so that she canceled a group date to process her emotions.

There are now 11 contestants remaining on The Bachelorette, which means that there is an unequal amount of men for each woman.

SPOILER ALERT – Do not read ahead if you have not watched the new episode of The Bachelorette!

Rachel Recchia’s “worst nightmare” came true on the Monday, August 8, episode of The Bachelorette after Logan Palmer informed her that he still had feelings for co-Bachelorette Gabby Windey — and he wanted to switch sides.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent“The Bachelorette” is known for the drama, but this season has doubled the dose of, well, everything.With two stars for the first time ever, the format of the dating show has been flipped on its head. The season’s leading ladies, Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey, are navigating uncharted waters, as well as their suitors, which has made for many uncomfortable rose ceremonies, rejection and plenty of tears.Typically, the lead — whether male or female — is in the driver’s seat with 30 men or women pining after them.

Ben Higgins is opening up about married life! ET spoke with the 33-year-old former Bachelor as he approaches nine months of wedded bliss with Jessica Clarke, and he revealed the major learning he and his wife have faced since exchanging vows.«It feels wild that it's nine months. It's been really fun. We're having a really good time,» he gushed.

Nick Viall is thinking about becoming a married man. ET spoke with the 41-year-old former Bachelor following his two-year anniversary with his girlfriend, Natalie Joy, and he revealed he's «for sure» thinking about popping the question.«We've been together two years and we live together, so obviously those conversations happen and it's certainly exciting to think about a future with her,» Viall told ET. «I think she feels the same about me, which is exciting.

Taking their time! Nick Viall and girlfriend Natalie Joy aren’t rushing to reach the next step in their relationship — but the topic has come up once or twice.

An expert’s opinion. Nick Viall weighed in on the dual Bachelorette format of season 19 — and he thinks it’s causing extra drama for Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey.