Maria Georgas, a contestant on this season's The Bachelor, has openly acknowledged her involvement in the ongoing drama that has captivated viewers since the show's premiere.

 In a candid TikTok video posted on February 18, the 29-year-old reflected on her actions and conversations with her castmates. Georgas, a central figure in this season's controversies, admitted to not being entirely innocent. 

"I'm not innocent in this," she confessed, highlighting her tendency to speak her mind and defend herself, a trait she attributes to her upbringing. The drama escalated following a dispute with fellow contestant Sydney Gordon, 28, who accused Georgas of belittling Madina Alam's concerns about being the oldest competitor at 31. Despite Georgas's attempts to clarify her intentions, the altercation led to further accusations of verbal abuse and tension within the group.

While reflecting on her actions, the Canadian expressed a desire to approach situations differently in the future, opting for silence over potentially hurtful comments. Her video also contained text overlays reiterating her stance on defending her character while acknowledging the complexity of navigating drama on The Bachelor.

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"If I could go back, honestly, I would do things differently, especially when whatever you're gonna say or do is just not gonna make the other person happy," she pointed out. "So, next time, I'm just gonna zip it." 

The feud between Georgas and Gordon reached a climax during a two-on-one date with the bachelor, Joey Graziadei, ultimately eliminating Gordon due to Graziadei's stronger connection with Georgas. This decision has since sparked criticism from other contestants, notably Lea Cayanan, who voiced her disappointment over Georgas's presence on the show.

Despite the challenges, Georgas urged fans to embrace peace, love, and positivity, reminding viewers that the unfolding drama on the show is as new to her as it is to them. She reassured her audience that the truth behind the conflicts would eventually come to light.

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"I can't understand or explain or defend everyone's actions and doings in the house, but I'm responsible for myself, and I think that I could have done things better," she admitted. "So, I'll leave it at that. But also, when i did say that things will be coming to light and will be spoken about, I stand by that. And being filmed 24/7, I knew that would come in handy at some point." 

The controversy sparked a debate within Bachelor Nation, with a significant portion of the audience rallying behind Georgas. One fan theory paints Maria as a reality TV savant – using the dynamics of the show to her advantage by emphasizing transparency and strategic questioning. 

Though the outcome of Maria's journey on Season 28 of The Bachelor remains unknown, there's a growing chorus of supporters hoping she'll be named the next Bachelorette, should she not receive Joey's final rose. The comment section of Maria's latest Instagram post is brimming with messages from fans of Bachelor Nation, eagerly advocating for her to take the lead in the next installment of the series.

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Photo Credit: @maria.georgas on Instagram.