For weeks, The Bachelorette’sCharlie has been a strong frontrunner to win Ali Oetjen’s heart.

But now it seems Australia is turning on the 31-year-old Sydney builder.

Over the past few weeks, Australia’s view of Charlie has been slowly changing as fans slow began to see another side of Charlie – a side that’s been described as “emotionally abusive, controlling and manipulative”.

Increasingly throughout the series, fans believe Charlie’s behaviour towards Ali has became worryingly possessive and fuelled by jealousy.

Speaking on tonight’s episode, Charlie revealed his worry that Ali is “getting it wrong”.

“I’m confused how she’s playing out. I’m worried she’s gonna get it wrong,” he said.

“She needs to get this right. She actually does. This is her last chance at love and this is her method to do it. At this stage she needs to be fully invested in at least two people. But she’s not doing that. She’s like, six people, seven people, spread.”

In tonight’s rose ceremony, Ali kept Charlie in the running – and it’s safe to say Twitter waspissed.

Charlie. She kept Charlie. He basically showed his dominating true colours and she still kept him around. You know what screw it if he’s good tv, that kind of toxicity should not be broadcast as entertainment. And I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking that #BacheloretteAU

— Stacey (@heartofgold81) October 31, 2018

I think she kept Charlie because she thought that was an isolated incident. Spoiler alert: it’s not. #BacheloretteAU

— waterbaby134 (@waterbaby_134) October 31, 2018

You know who’s not there for the right reasons? The producers of this show. If they really wanted Ali to “find love” they wouldn’t cast men like Charlie and Paddy, who demonstrate such troubling behaviour towards women. But great drama hey! #BacheloretteAU

— Jill Stark (@jillastark) October 31, 2018

OK. THAT. IS. IT. WHY. IS. THE. PSYCHOPATH. GETTING. A. SINGLE. DATE #bacheloretteau

— Adam Monaghan (@MrAdamMonaghan) October 31, 2018

I don’t think I like Charlie any more. Although he’s gorgeous; he’s a bit in your face, protective, and controlling. A bit thumbs down. ???? #BacheloretteAU

— Karina Green ???? (@karinafaygreen) October 31, 2018

I think she kept Charlie because she thought that was an isolated incident. Spoiler alert: it’s not. #BacheloretteAU

— waterbaby134 (@waterbaby_134) October 31, 2018

Charlie is totally going to say “she kept the best for last” when he tells all the dudes how Allie’s brain works after this. #BacheloretteAU

— Ross Floate (@RossFloate) October 31, 2018

Did- did Charlie just say this is Ali’s “last chance” for love? Like, if this doesn’t work out, she has to go live in a nunnery or something? Or she’s just doomed to die alone? #BacheloretteAU

— Carlie (@carlie_dawn) October 31, 2018

Did- did Charlie just say this is Ali’s “last chance” for love? Like, if this doesn’t work out, she has to go live in a nunnery or something? Or she’s just doomed to die alone? #BacheloretteAU

— Carlie (@carlie_dawn) October 31, 2018

Earlier this week, not-so-subtle paparazzi shots of Charlie andThe Bachelor’sDasha Gaivoronski also emerged, prompting viewers to question whether the pair were dating.

Yesterday, Dasha’s Instagram Q&A session more or less confirmed the rumour.

Asking a question, Charlie wrote: “What’s with you and that hot amazing guy that your dating? You two look incredible together”.

Dasha responded with, “He is alright, isn’t he? We’re the besties of all time and understand each other like no one else. That’s so rare these days.”