In a heartfelt Instagram story, Clare Crawley finally explained her early exit from Got to Get Out. Her reason? Family. “I missed my little family more than the world,” she confessed. “Being away from them was harder than I expected, especially with Rowen being so young.”
Crawley reflected on her past experience in The Bachelor world, saying she once saw those shows as a “vacation.” But now, she shared, “I’ve built a life over the last few years that HOME with THEM is better than any vacation I could ask for.”
She shared a story with a photo of her cuddling her baby. The soft light and cozy textures added to the warmth of her message. The picture said it all: she’s no longer chasing roses — she’s holding on to motherhood.
“She Always Quits” vs. “Let Her Be”
The internet had plenty to say. While some fans found Clare’s honesty touching, others weren’t so generous. “She rubs me the wrong way,” one Redditor admitted, adding, “But her daughter is adorable.”
Others weren’t convinced. One top comment read: “It was only 10 days! And she knew that going in.” Another went even further, claiming, “She doesn’t have the reality TV guts to handle competition.”
Yet there were also supporters. “They could never make me hate Clare,” one fan wrote. Another shared: “I figured she wouldn’t want to be away from her daughter even if it was just 10 days.”
Was It Real Love or Another Clare Crawley Exit?
Critics believe Clare’s early exit fits a pattern. Some mentioned rumors from her past. These include whispers about tension behind the scenes during her Bachelorette season. “She was always going to leave early,” one commenter speculated, “that’s kind of her thing.”
One theory suggested she was hired to quit early, to mirror her dramatic early departure during her Bachelorette journey. “Unless that was the plan,” one said, “it would’ve been part of the edit.”
Others simply weren’t buying the explanation. “If she knew she couldn’t hack it, maybe don’t pitch to be cast,” one fan posted. Another pointed out the luxury element: “A mansion for 10 days and a chance at a big prize — regular people would’ve killed for that spot.”
Despite the backlash, Clare’s post struck a chord with many who’ve experienced the pain of leaving their families — especially moms. “She used to love those shows for the escape,” one fan reflected. “Now home is where she finds peace.”
Some even defended her exit fiercely. “She loved GTOGO, but she loves her family more. What’s wrong with that?”
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