Why Did Daisy Leave The Bachelor? Here’s A Recap Of Joey’s Finale

Two months ago, Joey Graziadei’s Bachelor premiere began with an ominous flash forward: the Season 28 lead crying on the beaches of Tulum as a van drove away, presumably with someone he cared a lot about. What role the scene — soundtracked to Billie Eilish’s “When the Party’s Over” — played in Joey’s “unprecedented” season ending was fodder for internet theories. Fortunately, everything came to light in the March 25 finale. And, well, the sad song was earned!

Going into the three-hour finale, two women were planning potential futures with Joey, Daisy Kent and Kelsey Anderson. Ultimately, one contestant exited on her own terms. Here’s a recap of why Daisy left The Bachelor, and everything else that happened during the teary final episode.

Meeting Joey’s Family

Both Daisy and Kelsey had successful meetings with Joey’s family, but Daisy more so than Kelsey. Joey’s mom said it would be an “honor” to welcome her into the family, and his sisters expressed concern about Kelsey’s readiness to get engaged.

Something Shifted

However, when it came time for Daisy’s final date with Joey, she sensed a change in their connection. During the daytime portion of their date, they participated in a spiritual ceremony in which they expressed their desires — and Joey’s left something to be, uh, desired.

“My desire is for both of us to find true happiness, whether that’s with each other or just in general,” he said. “I feel so lucky to have gotten to know you, and I know that you deserve nothing but the best.”

Daisy wasn’t thrilled by the implication of his words, later telling the camera that she felt he was trying to prepare her for a breakup. That night, after Daisy told Joey she loved him, he said that was “so good to hear” and meant a lot. However, Joey seemed more focused on the “weight” of his decision rather than a potential future with Daisy.

A Bachelor Twist

While Joey and Kelsey enjoyed their own date — which Kelsey later said she got “validation” from — Daisy was stewing in uncertainty. On the morning of the final rose ceremony, she went to Kelsey’s room (though some crafty Bachelor editing made it look like she was going to Joey’s) to talk things out.

She asked Kelsey about her date, and by comparing it with her own, deduced that it wasn’t going to be her. The women then drove to the final rose ceremony together, where Daisy got out of the car first so she could say goodbye to Joey.

“I do love you,” she said. “But the thing is… You’re not going to choose me.”

Daisy told Joey she realized he wasn’t her person, and she walked back to the car alone — sharing a hug with Kelsey before leaving the beach. Although Joey needed a minute to collect himself after their goodbye, he returned to the beach and got engaged to Kelsey.

“I can’t wait another minute to tell you that I love you,” he said during his sweet proposal, which Kelsey happily accepted. Months later, during After the Final Rose, Joey said their relationship is the “strongest” that it’s ever been.