‘Bachelorette’ Season 19 Alums Party with ‘F–k Tino’ Sign Ahead of Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia’s Finale
18.09.2022 - 21:07
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Subtle shade? Several of Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia’s former suitors celebrated their Bachelorette friendship — with a seemingly pointed dig at finalist Tino Franco.
Alec Garza, who was eliminated during the third week, shared Instagram Story footage of the men’s night out at the Hampton Social club in Nashville. In several social media clips, he was joined by Tyler Norris, Aven Jones, Jordan Vandergriff, Nate Mitchell, Mario Vassall and more of their former season 19 costars.
As the group danced and partied at the club, they were apparently gifted a LED sign that said “F–k Tino,” referring to the 28-year-old contractor. Alec, 27, initially captured the signage on his Story, but the post has since been deleted.
While the group have not further addressed the sign or its meaning, they enjoyed their boys’ trip. “Thanks for the fun times, Nashville,” Alec captioned a Sunday, September 18, Story snap from the airport.
Rachel, 26, had narrowed her crop of men down to Aven, 28, Zach Shallcross and Tino ahead of the first part of the season finale, which aired on Tuesday, September 13. Zach, 26, eliminated himself after accusing the pilot instructor of not being authentic with her feelings for him, leaving Aven and Tino as her final two. Both men met Rachel’s family and friends in Mexico, however, knowing Tino’s family disapproved of the couple put a damper on things.
“I’m a million percent confident that they’ll love Rachel because I do — they’ll have no choice,” Tino reassured Rachel’s family in the episode. “They’ll fall in love with her just like I did.”
The Bachelor season 26 finalist was won over by her beau’s remarks and eagerness about a future proposal during the final episode, especially after Aven told her folks he