Katie Thurston is forming many strong connections on this season of The Bachelorette, but fans are demanding more air time for another blossoming relationship - the "bromance" of besties Greg Grippo and Connor Brennan. Monday night's episode was chock-full of drama, from Blake Moynes' unwelcome appearance to Hunter Montgomery's rapidly-growing ego. However, a brief scene of Greg and Connor cuddling was a highlight for most viewers, who are asking ABC to discontinue Katie's journey and instead feature the friendship of this dynamic duo.
Since the start of The Bachelorette season 17, both Greg and Connor have been frontrunners. On the first night, Greg won the hearts of Katie and Bachelor Nation alike when he gifted her a colorful macaroni necklace hand-crafted by his young niece. Katie and Greg also shared an emotional one-on-one date, during which they grieved the deaths of their fathers. As for Connor, Katie fell fast for the eighth-grade teacher, thanks to his arrival outfit of choice -- a cat costume. She also appreciated Connor's honesty about his past battle with alcohol.
So when these two wholesome contestants were spotted cuddling on the couch, with Greg's arms wrapped around Connor, it's no surprise that fans flooded social media with excitement. On Twitter, one user asked followers, "Can we discontinue the bachelorette and continue with Greg and Connor's journey??" Multiple people agreed that they would happily watch a Greg and Connor spinoff. Meanwhile, another viewer compared the sweet moment to Joey Tribbiani and Ross Gellar's secret naps on Friends.
So far this season, Greg and Connor have been two of the most unproblematic men at the resort. It seems as though the "villain" spirit chooses one host at a time, including Karl Smith, Thomas Jacobs and now, Hunter. While some fans fear that Greg has ulterior motives because of his past acting experience, he hasn't done anything on the show to raise alarms just yet. Both Greg and Connor stay away from any ongoing feuds and solely focus on building their connections with Katie.
It's clear that the majority of the contestants on The Bachelorette are truly there to find love, but sometimes strong friendships naturally happen in the process. A prime example is former lead and current co-host Tayshia Adams' suitors, who regularly reunite for vacations and get-togethers. Appearing on the show isn't an easy experience, from the constant fear of being sent home, to the long hours of filming, to the seemingly endless drama. Therefore, having a cuddle buddy is sometimes a necessity.