But in a shocking twist, Matt sent her home, and so many of us were stunned.
Did Abigail’s lack of a one-on-one date seal her fate with Matt?
Are there any feelings lingering?
These were the questions that we were dying to know.
Abigail told us all the info that we’ve been itching to know and to share.
So if Abigail was your favorite from the start, settle in, because she revealed all toThe List.
It’s like four days in between the rose ceremony.
You just spend so much time with the girls.
So it just felt like it was just like a sorority vibe.
So, I mean, that’s what made the whole process bearable.
So it made it tolerable that we had each other in the house.
And then probably the worst thing, probably just the lack of time that you get.
Let’s go do something."
But here, it’s very controlled on how much you could talk to him.
And so, that was really hard for me.
And I would definitely say, I would not recommend it to everyone…
I think that’s an aspect of it that we don’t even think about.
Or, “Hey, let’s go get coffee.”
It’s kind of an isolating experience.
Is there anything I can do?"
Would anything have changed if Abigail had gotten a one-on-one date?
You mentioned wanting your name to be on the date card.
I think all of us were really shocked when we were watching that you didn’t get a one-on-one.
Yeah, it was really hard, because I think I was there for a month and a half.
And then I was disappointed every time that it wasn’t.
But I was just somebody that tried to make the best of it.
I went into all the group dates and attempt to have fun with it.
But at some point, I just really hit a wall.
I just want alone time with him."
Where could [our] relationship [have gone if] I did get that time with him?
I would see the girls come back from their one-on-ones, and they were just so much further along.
And so, it’s just, that day just makes all the difference.
So definitely a big what if.
I mean, everything happens for a reason.
I’m happy [with] how it went.
I think I had [a] limited amount of time.
But the time with him, I think you definitely really challenge yourself.
Because I think in the normal world of dating, things just move so slow.
I mean, you go on a couple of dates, you slowly get to know each other.
And I think it was like, Matt and I hung out maybe three or four times.
And then we were talking about my hearing loss and families and everything.
It’s just not things that you would normally talk about.
Or was there anything that we didn’t get to see of your journey?
I think just all the kind of the friendship time in the house.
We eat all our meals in this cafeteria style.
We’d be playing games and stuff.
Because you only saw the bad things happening in the house.
And then there was a lot of guilty by association too.
It was like, “Well, you’re friends with the girls that are saying these things.”
It’s a very unique position to be in, I would imagine.
Yeah, no, it is, for sure.
Nothing can prepare [you] for going on this show.
Was there anything left unsaid between Abigail and Matt?
Do you think that you got to say everything to Matt that you wanted to when you left?
Or do you think there was some things unsaid between you?
And I was the only girl that hadn’t gone to [a] one-on-one.
And part of me was just like, “Well, oh, I did wait.”
So it’s like that…
I think that’s why I’m fine with it.
Like it’s closure.
Do you look back at the show with any regrets?
Oh yeah, I think it was almost the best choice I made.
Because I mean, people on the internet can just be horrible people.
And so, you just don’t know.
I think the whole thing was just a positive.
I definitely wouldn’t be in New York and doing what I’m doing now, without the show.
So yeah, no, I definitely have no regrets.
That was a really huge element that we certainly weren’t expecting when you stepped out of the limo.
It’s definitely something I wasn’t expecting.
They were just really curious.
I think people are just curious, if that makes sense.
So [I’ve] been trying to do a lot of that.
That’s kind of what I want to start doing.
It was not something I anticipated.
I think I have a really cool opportunity to do that.
And I definitely want to.
I’d like to know your reaction to everything that’s been going on since the show started premiering.
Yeah, definitely wasn’t expecting that.
I went into it knowing that theBachelorfranchise didn’t have the best reputation in terms of diversity.
I really didn’t know how they were going to handle my situation.
Personally, I had a really good experience.
But I know that, that’s not the case for everyone else that goes on the show.
I know a lot of the girls are trying to do more educational work, just kind of advocacy.
And so, it’s been really cool to be a part of that.
Because I mean, a lot of times, people just posting on social media.
And you’re like, “Well, what kind of … How am I helping?
I mean it’s like, is it performance?
What am I actually doing?”
It’s like we did that by coming together and pushing for change.
I’m sure the eruption of all of everything was a lot to handle.
But hopefully, in the aftermath, once the dust settles, things will be better because of it.
That’s what I’m hoping.
Because I think we all kind of got a platform when we went on the show.
And people want to see them, see us rallying for change.
And so, it’s been really empowering too.
But yeah, it’s definitely been a lot, for sure.
Will we see Abigail on Bachelor in Paradise?
What are you hoping this new chapter of your life is going to bring you?
And what does your life look like in New York now?
So I’m really just kind of rolling with the punches at this point.
I don’t really have goals or anything.
I’m really just kind of taking it day by day at this point.
But no, New York has just been so fun.
My really good friend, Piper, and Serena, they’re moving out here soon.
And I live with my best friends.
So it’s just been a lot of girl time.
I was saying the other day.
We’ve just been like, go, go, go.
But yeah, no, it’s been really fun.
Are we going to be seeing you again in the franchise?
Will you come back forBachelor in Paradise?
I will say it’s just like, I’m just kind of rolling with the punches.
I’m not going to shut anything down.
But at the same time, I’m also really happy with where my life is now.
It’s not like I’m bored and I need to go and do something.
But no, the door’s not closed.
