Viarni Bright - Bachelor New Zealand - Season 3 - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Every season of Bach/Bachette there are contestants who stay on the show far longer than I expected or seems logical to me based on their connection (or lack thereof) with the lead.  I am certain the producers have a hand in who goes when, either because they are expecting them to be popular with the audience or because they are a villain TPTB assume people will 'love to hate' and make for good TV drama.

It wouldn't surprise me if Zac was told Viarni would be staying to a certain point to get her profile up for the Bachette.  She's been so heavily promoted from the start on the official website and social media and yet the relationship I see playing out on-screen between her and Zac does not justify/explain this IMO.  Their kiss seemed awkward and uncomfortable, like kissing a friend you like but not 'in that way'.

I did say I would post some SC of V and Zac'c time.
All these except for the first 2 are from their little chat at the last CP.
Source- My SCs

There she is leaning in and looking into his eyes.
There he is holding and squeezing her palms( notice he held with his right then left hand) didnt let go.

That's exactly what I see too! Thank you @see2love!
And I see that at CPs in a group setting Zac searches to make eye contact with V.

There she is clinging to him.
I see a lot of coy smiles, looking into eyes, hand holding so I am confused when others say they dont see it

Just by the way he looks at her I do believe Zac is still wowed by V and maybe even still in" awe".
imo its as if he can't believe it!
Even if they don't end up together I would have enjoyed watching them

Great SCs @see2love Zac looks smitten to me!

@see2love Thanks for all the s/caps. He sure looks like he's in gagaland. Cute!