The latest season of The Bachelorette has only just begun and already the show has been rocked by scandal, with one of the suitors choosing to walk away from the competition.
WATCH: Elly Miles reveals name of one unlucky suitor on The Bachelorette
Following Wednesday night’s first cocktail party, double act Elly and Becky Miles were given the arduous task of sending home two unlucky contenders at the first rose ceremony.
But when it came time to dishing out the coveted rosebuds, one suitor surprisingly opted to part ways with the sisters – or at least with Becky, 30.
When Becky called out Ab’s name, the 27-year-old filmmaker confessed he couldn’t see the pair forging a romantic connection and declined the rose, sending himself home.
“Becky, I’m really sorry. You’re absolutely beautiful and, unfortunately, I cannot accept this rose,” Ab told Becky, who was clearly taken aback.
“I just don’t think I’m the right person for you. It’s only right that I’m honest with you know, instead of leading you down the road,” he added.
The blonde beauty then thanked Ab for his frankness, saying: “I really appreciate your honesty, for stepping up and telling us how you feel. All the best.”
Becky then returned to sister Elly, 25, who consoled her sibling, before asking what happened, to which Becky replied he “just wasn’t feeling it.”
She continued to say: “Yeah, hats off to him for being honest.”
The sisters then continued handing out roses, until it was revealed 25-year-old social worker Nick and 27-year-old musculoskeletal therapist Samuel were the suitors going home empty-handed.
Despite his shock self-elimination, it remains unclear whether Ab was actually refusing the rose because it came from Becky, or whether he was saying goodbye to both sisters.
The Bachelorette continues on Thursday at 7.30pm on Ten.
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