The Bachelor’s Areeba Emmanuel drives viewers WILD as she thanks her nemesis Zoe-Clare McDonald for her ‘feedback’ and casually takes a bite of her sandwich during confrontation
Zoe-Clare McDonald ambushed her for interrupting her date with Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert’s during the premiere episode of The Bachelor on Wednesday night.
And Areeba Emmanuel appeared wholly unfazed by the dramatic confrontation as she chowed down on a sandwich while the fiery redhead continued screaming at her.
The 25-year-old’s ‘savage’ blink and you’ll miss it moment was praised by tickled viewers – who commended her for keeping her composure during the shocking showdown.
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And so it begins! Zoe-Clare McDonald [L] ambushed Areeba Emmanuel [R] for interrupting her date with Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert’s during the premiere episode of The Bachelor on Wednesday night
During Wednesday night’s premiere, Zoe-Clare went into a rage after the Pakistani beauty interrupted her discussion with Locky.
Rattled by Areeba’s actions, Zoe-Clare couldn’t resist giving her a piece of her mind during the cocktail party, saying: ‘I just want to say what you did was really inappropriate, and it was not okay!’
Despite Zoe-Clare labelling her a ‘mole’, a giggling Areeba thanked her for her ‘feedback’ and continued enjoying her sandwich.
The moment had viewers rolling over in laughter, with one tweeting: ‘Areeba having a sandwich while Zoe Clare talks is a massive vibe.’
Just wants to eat: Areeba appeared wholly unfazed by the dramatic confrontation as she chowed down on a sandwich while the fiery redhead continued screaming at her
‘Let me girl eat!’ The 25-year-old’s ‘savage’ blink and you’ll miss it moment was praised by tickled viewers – who commended her for keeping her composure during the shocking showdown
‘Boss babe’: The love and support poured in for Areeba following her hilarious response to Zoe-Clare
Another added: ‘Queen Areeba just sitting there laughing and eating her sandwich #TheBachelorAU.’
Someone else echoed: ‘Zoe-clare you did NOT just make Areeba put away her sandwich, let my girl EAT #TheBachelorAU.’
Viewers continued to watch on as Zoe came to the conclusion that the other women didn’t like her because of her hair colour.
Not happy: During Wednesday night’s premiere, Zoe-Clare went into a rage after the Pakistani beauty interrupted her discussion with Locky
‘What you did was inappropriate’: Rattled by Areeba’s actions, Zoe-Clare couldn’t resist giving her a piece of her mind during the cocktail party
Other priorities: Despite Zoe-Clare labelling her a ‘mole’, a giggling Areeba thanked her for her ‘feedback’ and continued enjoying her sandwich
She vented: ‘I’m the only redhead in the whole entire house… The only colours are blonde or brunette, and then there’s me. I think that’s exactly why Areeba is targeting me. It’s the red hair. It’s just…it’s not appropriate.
‘What’s wrong with a ranga? Yeah. Do you want me to dye my hair every 10 seconds because you don’t like my colour? I’m so sorry, but this is natural, guys. It’s not going anywhere.’
Her tearful monologue confused many viewers because nobody had mentioned the colour of her hair.
Later in the episode, Zoe-Clare became ‘ill’ and was forced to skip the inaugural rose ceremony.
Oh no: Later in the episode, Zoe-Clare became ‘ill’ and was forced to skip the inaugural rose ceremony