Bachelorette’s Gabby Windey & Rachel Recchia look tense after emotional date in behind-the-scene photos from new season

BACHELORETTE stars Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia were spotted looking emotional in behind-the-scenes pictures shared by Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss.

In the first in a series of images, taken during filming at the Bachelor Mansion, Gabby, 31, and Rachel, 26, looked tense as they stood facing host Jesse Palmer, 43.

Twitter/fleissmeisterBachelorettes Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia looked tense after an emotional date in new behind-the-scenes photos[/caption]

GettyThe upcoming season will be the first to feature two leads in the show’s history[/caption]

In a second photo, Gabby appeared to have tears in her eyes as she stood alone.

Two men in suits, presumably contestants, could also be seen in the background.

Both the women looked glamorous in their evening wear, and it’s likely that the images were taken during the filming of the first night’s limo entrances

A third picture showed the two Bachelorettes walking away hand-in-hand, while a fourth showcased the women in different dresses, as Rachel smiled and laughed next to her co-star.

Twitter/fleissmeisterGabby appeared to be emotional at the Bachelor Mansion[/caption]

Fans will be happy to see that their much-loved friendship has been maintained so far during production.

The updates come after The Sun exclusively revealed that the show was in “chaos” behind the scenes following the “impulse decision” to feature two Bachelorette leads.

Season 19 reportedly got off to a rough start before filming commenced in Los Angeles.

A source revealed: “Certain producers are feeding on that uncertainty though because they know the more chaotic it is, the better the drama will be for this season.

“They don’t even care if Gabby and Rachel end up hating each other by the end.

The insider added: “They just want a good show and better ratings.”

FAN FAVORITES

Both Gabby and Rachel rose to prominence in Bachelor Nation during the most recent season of The Bachelor.

They both made it to become leading man Clayton Echard’s final two picks before he dramatically dumped them both in an effort to salvage his relationship with Susie Evans.

The jilted women won over viewers with their friendship, as fans described the pair as “the two most deserving queens”.

Another Bachelor viewer called them: “My favorite couple so far”.

Although filming has now begun, fans are still waiting to learn how the show will work with two leads.

Jesse will host, after former Bachelorettes Kaitlyn Bristowe, 36, and Tayshia Adams, 31, were “tossed” aside.

Season 19 of The Bachelorette will air on July 11th on ABC.

Twitter/fleissmeisterIt appears that Gabby and Rachel have maintained their much loved friendship so far[/caption]

Twitter/fleissmeisterAnother sneak-peak showed the women looking close as ever[/caption]

ABCThe pair won fans over during Clayton Echard’s season of the Bachelor[/caption]