The Bachelor’s Nick Viall Reveals Why He Gave Liz and Corinne Roses

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Monday’s episode of The Bachelor was dominated by two controversial women: Liz, who had a one-night-stand with Nick Viall months before either of them knew they’d be on the show, and finally talked to Nick about it; and Corinne, who’s making enemies among the other contestants with her brazenly sexual behavior.

Nick sent Liz home on Monday’s (Jan. 9) episode after an excruciatingly awkward conversation about their history together and her motives for being on the show. So when TVGuide.com caught up with Nick Viall and host Chris Harrison on the red carpet at ABC’s TCA presentation Tuesday, we had to find out why Nick kept Liz around as long as he did

“As far as Liz, [she’s a] great woman,” Viall said, “But I think it was best for both of us that we said goodbye. And I think she’ll be okay. I know she will. And hopefully things work out for me.”

He explained why he didn’t send her home night one, saying “I’ve been in her situation before. I know how nerve-wracking it is to be a part of night one. And while her answers night one didn’t make a lot of sense, unfortunately we…