Like many contestants, Alexe made a memorable entrance, arriving with a "no-drama" llama that surprised both Grant and the audience. She shared her French-Canadian background and used it to her advantage, pulling Grant aside for a quick French lesson. Her flawless pronunciation and playful humor charmed him, leading to their first kiss as the lesson ended. In his confessional, Grant was captivated, saying, "Everything that she is embodies what I look for in a woman, and I can't wait to get to know her more." He was so taken by her that he gifted her the first The Bachelor season 29 first impression rose.
She quickly became a top contender, leading audiences to believe she would go far. However, that wasn't enough to save Alexe, as she was eliminated in episode 5 alongside Carolina Sofía—who stirred up plenty of drama on The Bachelor—and Sarafiena Watkins. Meanwhile, Zoe McGrady advanced despite never receiving a one-on-one date. Grant's decision to send Alexe home shocked audiences and added to the growing frustration over his recent eliminations. Many expected Alexe to be the front-runner, making her departure one of the season's most surprising moments.
Alexe’s Journey On The Show
A Promising Start Cut Short
Like many contestants, Alexe made a memorable entrance, arriving with a "no-drama" llama that surprised both Grant and the audience. She shared her French-Canadian background and used it to her advantage, pulling Grant aside for a quick French lesson. Her flawless pronunciation and playful humor charmed him, leading to their first kiss as the lesson ended. In his confessional, Grant was captivated, saying, "Everything that she is embodies what I look for in a woman, and I can't wait to get to know her more." He was so taken by her that he gifted her the first The Bachelor season 29 first impression rose.
That rose came with a new twist—Alexe won a one-on-one date with Grant. The pair were seemingly given all access to a mall, where they rode animal scooters, drank champagne, made desserts and more. Grant even showcased his musical talents, and serenaded Alexe at a grand piano. However, during a group date, Alexe suffered a concussion from a mechanical bull ride, which cost her a chance to speak with Grant at the after-party. Despite their strong connection and private date, her journey was cut short - she was sent home.
Audiences Shocked By Alexe’s Departure
Many Believed She Would Go Far
During episode 5's rose ceremony, fans were certain Grant would give his final rose to Alex. However, after Zoe expressed her concerns about not getting enough time with him, Grant seemed swayed and chose Zoe instead. Viewers were stunned, with one Twitter (or X) user, @ThePMDiaries posting, "Shocked I literally thought Alexe was kinda end game." Many agreed, especially when Grant's chemistry with Zoe's seemed weaker than his connection with Alexe. Despite her early exit, audiences are now hoping for Alexe to become the next leading lady on The Bachelorette.
Alexe Should Have Received The Final Rose
Zoe needing to pull Grant aside to question why they hadn't gone on a one-on-one date wasn't a great sign, especially with only four roses left. Despite her efforts to charm Grant and build a connection without private dates, their chemistry doesn't seem to be growing. By this point, The Bachelor pair needed a solo date before the hometowns episode, but they didn't have one. Instead, Zoe's first real date with Grant became meeting her family, which might strike the average person as odd.
Adding to the awkwardness, one of the first activities together was taking wedding photos—without even going on a proper one-on-one date. Most of all, the timing of Grant choosing Zoe felt too late in the season for a genuine connection to develop further than what audiences saw in the first few episodes. Meanwhile, he had already built a great bond with Alexe. Hopefully, her departure doesn't come back to haunt him.
