JoJo Fletcher apparently hates to use the term "frontrunner" when talking about The Bachelorette because she doesn't think finding love is a game -- but she admits it's true a couple of guys maybe had an edge.

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During Monday night's episode of The Bachelorette, it became clear the house majority viewed Jordan Rodgers as the frontrunner for Fletcher's heart, however, Robby Hayes argued on a Group Date that he was absolutely the frontrunner whom no one seemed to acknowledge or be threatened by.

While Luke Pell assumed he was leading the pack with quiet confidence, Taylor admitted to Hayes and Chase McNary that he was probably trailing behind the other men. When Hayes questioned Taylor why he wanted to stick around if that was the case, the country singer said he'd never stop fighting for something he wants or loves.

"I never wanted to rank the guys. It makes me sad that some guys think they might not be a frontrunner," Fletcher told People. "But it is true my relationships with Jordan and Luke were consistently strong. They made incredible first impressions, but they're also really great guys."

Fletcher is heading into the final weeks of her The Bachelorette journey, with the men's hometowns up next.

"It's very exciting," said the 25-year-old Dallas-based real estate developer. "But it's also very hard. I'm overthinking every situation. It makes me emotional."

Fletcher then gave her thoughts on the Final 4 suitors -- Pell, McNary, Hayes and Rodgers.

The Bachelorette told the magazine that Pell is a "very attractive" war veteran who also has "so much depth" and is "passionate and meaningful."

McNary is "an all-around great guy," said Fletcher, who "continues to show himself every week." She added that their relationship has "never stalled" and "just keeps getting better and better."

As for Hayes, Fletcher called him "a warm soul" and said he's "just a lovable man." It also doesn't hurt that he was the first suitor to express his love for the Bachelorette, which made her "feel special."

Although she fell deeply in love with Ben Higgins on Season 20 of The Bachelor, Fletcher told People she "never expected to find such strong connections" on her edition of The Bachelorette.

"The feelings I have for the guys are so real," she insisted. "It's just a leap of faith."



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