'The Bachelor' lead Clayton Echard and Salley Carson (Image via bachelorabc, salleycarson/ Instagram)The Bachelor Season 26 kickstarted with drama on the first evening itself, and fans are disappointed with the way Clayton Echard dealt with the situation. When the introduction clips of the suitresses were shown, one of them was Salley Carson, who spoke about her ex-fiance.She revealed that she broke up her engagement because of a lack of trust just days before arriving on The Bachelor. Apparently, she thought she was ready for a new journey with Echard, but she was wrong. Carson was supposed to be married a day before the premiere, and she felt vulnerable and torn for going ahead with the show. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhen she discussed her feelings with Echard, he understood and tried to convince her to give him a chance. He even broke the rules and went ahead and gave her the first rose of The Bachelor Season 26.This definitely put her on the spot and after a lot of thinking, she rejected Echard’s rose and left the mansion for good.Fans are disappointed with Echard’s rose move in ‘The Bachelor’ Season 26Echard and Carson met before the former got to meet any of his suitresses. After a few minutes of conversation, he felt that Carson had the potential to be his future wife.But this didn’t go down well with The Bachelor fans. They felt that Echard should not have offered the first rose to Carson, who seemed confused and heartbroken at the moment.Check out how fans reacted to Echard’s rose move:paige.@paigeee613Oh this is madness. They’re clearly gonna let Clayton do whatever he wants this season. He hasn’t even MET anybody else yet? That’s such a bs rose. #TheBachelor06:59 AM · Jan 4, 202221Oh this is madness. They’re clearly gonna let Clayton do whatever he wants this season. He hasn’t even MET anybody else yet? That’s such a bs rose. #TheBachelorja'maria chase 🏈@afrococosWHY IS HE GIVING HER A ROSE #TheBachelor06:59 AM · Jan 4, 20221WHY IS HE GIVING HER A ROSE #TheBachelor https://t.co/eLodL47jQ9Nicole DiDonato@coffeeisgreenHe's giving her a rose after she threw a few good red flags in his face? 🤷🏼‍♀️ #TheBachelor06:59 AM · Jan 4, 20224He's giving her a rose after she threw a few good red flags in his face? 🤷🏼‍♀️ #TheBachelorRobin Karns@robinkarnsOMG and she got a rose after 5 seconds… I cannot with this show. #TheBachelor06:59 AM · Jan 4, 20222OMG and she got a rose after 5 seconds… I cannot with this show. #TheBachelorbrittanya piggy@jeffgarcia1010Her : “I was supposed to get married yesterday and idk what to do “Clayton “ here’s the rose , stay” What in the mess is this @BachelorABC #bachelor #TheBachelor06:59 AM · Jan 4, 20221707Her : “I was supposed to get married yesterday and idk what to do “Clayton “ here’s the rose , stay” What in the mess is this @BachelorABC #bachelor #TheBachelor https://t.co/DC2NmNrxNWrealiteaTV@TvRealiteaOkay. I might have only lasted 28 minutes into the show before I give up. Giving this rose to Sally is some bull shit #TheBachelor06:59 AM · Jan 4, 20226Okay. I might have only lasted 28 minutes into the show before I give up. Giving this rose to Sally is some bull shit #TheBachelor https://t.co/HXX2z0ytZuWit-Wit@witney_maySalley: “….something about previous engagement and Clayton you’re so good looking.”Clayton: “I already like what I’m seeing from you” *gives her a rose* Everyone else: #TheBachelor07:01 AM · Jan 4, 20221Salley: “….something about previous engagement and Clayton you’re so good looking.”Clayton: “I already like what I’m seeing from you” *gives her a rose* Everyone else: #TheBachelor https://t.co/qatSg7Y3dZashley✨amazing@ashleyj_57He did not just give her a rose before arrivals 🤦🏼‍♀️ #TheBachelor07:01 AM · Jan 4, 2022He did not just give her a rose before arrivals 🤦🏼‍♀️ #TheBachelortaylor swift enthusiast@spin3chillsAINT NO WAY HE GAVE HER A ROSE WTH IS GOIN ONNN #thebachelor #bachelor07:01 AM · Jan 4, 20221AINT NO WAY HE GAVE HER A ROSE WTH IS GOIN ONNN #thebachelor #bachelorBrooke Turton@BrookeTurton414NOT THE ROSE #TheBachelor06:59 AM · Jan 4, 20223NOT THE ROSE #TheBachelorWhat happened in ‘The Bachelor’ Season 26 premiere?The Bachelor Season 26 premiered Monday, January 3, on ABC with introductory videos of Echard’s women. They all gave unique first impressions on the show.After the Carson drama, the bachelor welcomed his 30 suitresses and then had a one-on-one conversation with them. While some went well, a few ended in first kisses. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostA little more drama came toward the end when one of the suitresses named Claire revealed that she didn’t like Echard and used the word “hate.”After Echard let Claire leave The Bachelor mansion, he gave the first impression rose to Teddi. Later came the first group rose ceremony and the suitresses who got eliminated were Daria, Ivana, Jane, and Lindsay D.Ladies who are promoted to the next episode of The Bachelor include Sierra, Gabby, Samantha, Hunter, Kira, Mara, Hailey, Marlena, Lindsey W., Rachel, Genevieve, Ency, Shanae, Jill, Susie, Sarah, Cassidy, Rianna, Tessa, Eliza, Serene, Elizabeth, Kate, and Melina.