AceShowbiz - Rose Sombke, a 27-year-old nurse, stunned viewers when she chose to self-eliminate from "The Bachelor" following the persisting drama with Carolina Quixano, a 29-year-old PR producer.

The root of the conflict dates back to week three when Rose confided in Carolina that Grant mentioned he was thinking of Rose during his solo dance with Carolina. Carolina's decision to bring this information to Grant caused a ripple effect that would unsettle the other contestants and place Rose in an uncomfortable position.

The February 17 episode marked Rose's departure. "I've been fighting myself for a long time, like, fighting to stay and fighting through my own emotions. Everything that happened with Carolina invalidated so much about my relationship that was so good," Rose admitted to the cameras before telling Grant she could no longer continue.

The drama with Carolina peaked during the cocktail party when Juliana, another contestant, confronted Carolina about not being grateful for the time she had with Grant. This confrontation, coupled with the heavy emotions of the night, led to Grant opting not to hand out a group date rose, much to the group's dismay.

As the tension intensified, Grant found Carolina to comfort her, creating what some saw as an unfair dynamic, leaving Rose and other contestants feeling sidelined.

Adding to the complexity, Serafina, a 29-year-old associate media director, brought a new kind of vulnerability to the table during her bungee jumping date with Grant. She opened up about playing it safe in relationships due to her mother's advice, earning her a rose despite the initial misunderstanding that she might not be attracted to Grant.

By the time of the rose ceremony, Rose was nowhere in sight and Grant informed the ladies she had chosen to leave. "That hurts me, it does, but ultimately it's what she wanted and I respect that," he said. "So let's just try to do the best we can moving forward to make everybody comfortable because your feelings, it affects me a lot."

Grant ended up sending Natalie and Parisa packing, and as the season continues, with contestants like Dina, Serafina, Zoe, Juliana, Litia, and Alexe still vying for Grant's heart, viewers are left to ponder how these cascading events will ultimately shape the journey to love.

One thing remains certain: the drama is far from over, and Grant's quest for his match continues to captivate Bachelor Nation.

"The Bachelor" airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.