It seems that The Bachelor UK is already rivalling its US predecessor in the drama department, as 'fake' Alicia Oates clashed with Tara Walls in an explosive row on Tuesday's show.
The pair came to blows after the Essex girl was accused of lying about saying that she wanted some of the girls to stay away so she could have her time with hunky Alex, resulting in a raging war of words.
However the pair's dramatic display did not result in them losing their spot in the villa, as the second rose ceremony instead saw Bachelor Alex send home Victoria Bailey and Claudia Sowaha.
At odds: The Bachelor UK is already rivalling its US predecessor in the drama department, as 'fake' Alicia Oates clashed with Tara Walls in an explosive row on Tuesday's show
As the remaining 13 girls attended a low-key party in a bid to earn some one-on-one time with Alex, Alicia had been growing more and more impatient with her lack of alone time with the personal trainer.
While he engaged in a cosy chat with Claudia - who proceeded to insult him about his taste in Tom Hanks films - Alicia decided to go over and have her moment.
After Claudia begrudgingly obliged, the girls lambasted her from walking away, and suggested she go back and fight for her man.
Irate: The clash came as Alicia grew more and more impatient to have some alone time with Alex, as they remaining eleven girls attended an evening party
My turn! Interrupting Claudia's chat with the hunk, Alicia made her intentions clear, though he accused her of being 'too touchy feely'
He's mine! After Alicia was given her marching orders, several of the girls accused the Essex native of telling Frankie to stay away so she could have her one-on-one time
Alicia - having been given her marching orders - complained to the other girls, though Frankie immediately pointed out: 'Did you ever tell me not to tell Georgie and Alex interrupting because I need my time?'
Insisting that she did not make such a statement - despite viewers seeing her say it earlier on - Alicia furiously said: 'Yours are immature. Look at the way you are how hostile you are.'
Tara then erupted at Alicia, screaming: 'Don't f*****g shout in her face what the f*** are you going to do?'
Raging: After claiming she did not say such a thing - thought viewers saw her say it - Tara furiously screamed in her face and a confrontation ensued
Angry: The pair's clash rocked the villa, and left Alex conflicted over who he should send home
Get out! Viewers also demanded that Alicia shouldn't receive a rose, as many fans called her out for her two-faced behaviour
However despite their raging clash, the pair still survived another tense rose ceremony, which saw two more girls sent packing.
Fans were fuming when Victoria and Claudia were sent home - especially after the former had no alone time with Alex.
One enraged viewer wrote: 'Alicia should of gone home sorry she's two faced... good luck Alex.'
Another added: 'You picked Alicia before Tara? This guy is mental.'
Torn: Alex seemed conflicted on who he should choose, especially after he called out Tonique for speaking on his behalf
Farewell! However Alicia and Tara survived the second rose ceremony - as Alex opted to send Victoria and
