The Bachelorette Season 19 aired the first installment of the two-part finale on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 8:00 pm ET on ABC. The two-hour episode saw Gabby Windey and Rachel Rechhia on the final leg of their journey to find love as they formed deeper connections with their suitors.On this week's episode of The Bachelorette, Gabby and Rachel opened up about their journeys ahead of their fantasy suite date. While talking about their relationship with their suitors, the two ladies mentioned that they had a challenging experience on Clayton Echard's season of The Bachelor.While some fans understood the ladies' sentiments, others felt it was time they left the former bachelor behind.The Bachelorette leads Gabby and Rachel talk about Clayton EchardThe Bachelorette@BacheloretteABCIt's time to rewrite their story. Don't miss the 2-night Bachelorette Event tonight & tomorrow at 8/7c on ABC and Stream on Hulu. #TheBachelorette69447It's time to rewrite their story. ❤️ Don't miss the 2-night Bachelorette Event tonight & tomorrow at 8/7c on ABC and Stream on Hulu. #TheBachelorette https://t.co/STPC2hrrtUAhead of their dates and impending fantasy suites in Mexico, Gabby and Rachel opened up about their hometowns and where they stood regarding their connections with suitors. Rachel confessed that she was shocked at how far the duo had come along in their journey while reflecting on the exact time "everything went haywire" with Clayton.The Bachelorette@BacheloretteABCYour two favorite besties are back at it! 🥰 RT if you’re tuned in to #TheBachelorette 2-night event starting NOW! @pilot__rachel @GabrielaWindey3015Your two favorite besties are back at it! 🥰 RT if you’re tuned in to #TheBachelorette 2-night event starting NOW! @pilot__rachel @GabrielaWindey https://t.co/DtbXFPXh0iGabby confessed that the overnight part of the dates was important as they could test their physical chemistry as well as utilize their time together to discuss essential aspects of their relationship. However, Rachel brought up Clayton's name again and said she was dreading this week because of what happened to them during Clayton's season of The Bachelor. She said:"I have been so scared to be honest with them because of how he made me feel in that moment... when he stood in front of us, and he was like, 'Not only am I intimate with both of you, I'm in love with all of you.' And just the general disregard for everyone's feelings but his own."Gabby echoed the sentiment stating that she felt like she was manipulated on her journey with Clayton and never wanted to make her suitors go through the same emotions.Fans react to Gabby and Rachel talking about Clayton before overnight datesFans reflected on The Bachelorette leads talking about their journey with Clayton. However, they were left with mixed emotions. While some felt their concerns were legitimate, others were disappointed at the duo bringing up the former Bachelor's name so far into their journey.Here's what they have to say about the issue:Aliya Langley@aliyalangleyCan they stop bringing up Clayton?? Thanks.#TheBachelorette12Can they stop bringing up Clayton?? Thanks.#TheBacheloretteBach lives matter. 🌹@bachlivesmatterClayton sucked but they’re taking every shot they have to make a dig at him and it’s getting old #TheBacheloretteClayton sucked but they’re taking every shot they have to make a dig at him and it’s getting old #TheBacheloretteCarolyn Skel W@skellygirl79Ugh, enough Clayton bashing. #TheBachelorette3Ugh, enough Clayton bashing. #TheBacheloretteVictoria's Secret@Lady_VictoriaaaWhy do I feel like these girls are not 100% over Clayton the way they speak about him still... #BacheloretteABC #TheBachelorette4Why do I feel like these girls are not 100% over Clayton the way they speak about him still... #BacheloretteABC #TheBachelorettemm✨@misscurlylocks8Why are we giving Susie and Clayton air time?! That was ages ago, we need to move on #thebachelorette2Why are we giving Susie and Clayton air time?! That was ages ago, we need to move on #thebachelorette https://t.co/s1KK2mQB0EBachelor Thotties@BachelorThottieCan we just like… leave Clayton alone now? #bachelorette #thebachelorette15Can we just like… leave Clayton alone now? #bachelorette #thebachelorette https://t.co/ioDmnuvSZvMaggie L@maggiebachstuffOkay, this is an appropriate time to talk about Clayton because it’s the point they ran into problems last season. Their experiences with Clayton will impact how they handle this week. #TheBachelorette #bachelorette41Okay, this is an appropriate time to talk about Clayton because it’s the point they ran into problems last season. Their experiences with Clayton will impact how they handle this week. #TheBachelorette #bachelorettemai@mailiennnThere’s still talk about Clayton because these two women gave their all to him and he broke their hearts for Susie. Whether they knew better or did it to themselves, it. would. still. hurt. Their worries are 100% warranted. #TheBachelorette1There’s still talk about Clayton because these two women gave their all to him and he broke their hearts for Susie. Whether they knew better or did it to themselves, it. would. still. hurt. Their worries are 100% warranted. #TheBachelorettebach thoughts 🌹😮‍💨@scoobydoesnotidc i love that they keep roasting Clayton mwahHaha #TheBachelorette #bachelorette884idc i love that they keep roasting Clayton mwahHaha #TheBachelorette #bachelorette https://t.co/7vnDc97K4Cmime's dad shep@oldmangruntsLoving this Rachel/Gabby vent session about how terrible Clayton was. #TheBachelorette41Loving this Rachel/Gabby vent session about how terrible Clayton was. #TheBacheloretteM@lRlSPATTONStarting off fantasy suites with Clayton slander lol sounds about right #TheBachelorette8Starting off fantasy suites with Clayton slander lol sounds about right #TheBachelorette View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Bachelorette Season 19 is currently airing a two-part finale, with the leads Gabby and Rachel participating in the fantasy suites segment. The stakes are at an all-time high, and it will be interesting to see how the finale pans out for the ladies and the suitors. Viewers will have to keep watching to find out who the women end up with.Readers can keep watching The Bachelorette on ABC.