Bachelorette star Clare Crawley's rumored fiance Dale Moss flaunts his washboard abs in NYC... after 'she quit the show for him'

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Bachelor Nation was left in shock this month when it was claimed that Clare Crawley, who was set as The Bachelorette for Season 16, quit two weeks into production.

On Saturday, the 39-year-old reality star's rumored fiancé Dale Moss gave fans of ABC's long-running dating show an idea of how he caught her attention so quickly. 

In his first appearance since filming wrapped, the 31-year-old former NFL star flaunted his washboards abs during a vigorous workout with a training partner.  

Chiseled: Clare Crawley's men rumored fiancé Dale Moss gave fans of ABC's long-running dating show an idea of how he caught her attention so quickly during a shirtless sweat session

While he initially could be seen sprinting shirtless, he slipped a weighted vest over his muscular frame to increase the intensity of his sweat session.  

As he flashed a bright smile during his grueling workout, Moss - who is the nephew of 1972 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers - showed off his impossibly chiseled abs, toned torso and muscular biceps. 

The male model's muscular calves were on display in a pair of fitted navy shorts with red and grey stripes.  

Love at first sight: Bachelor Nation was left in shock this month when it was revealed that Clare Crawley, who was set as The Bachelorette for Season 16, quit two weeks into production

Strong: While he initially could be seen sprinting shirtless, he slipped a weighted vest over his muscular frame to increase the intensity of his sweat session

Earlier this month, producers were 'shocked' when Crawley would not leave her room and refused to go on dates because she had already fallen in love with Moss.  

According to a report from US Weekly, Crawley had met and fallen for the global ambassador for the Special Olympics before filming had begun.

The Bachelorette producers were reportedly 'scrambling' and 'frantic' to come up with a plan to get the show on track. 

First look: As he flashed a bright smile during his grueling workout, Moss showed off his impossibly chiseled abs, toned torso and muscular biceps

'They had to find a way to continue the show without just starting from scratch,' production sources added.

A People insider added that 'no one else stood a chance' when it came to winning the Sacramento, California native's heart. 

'There’s more to the story than just Clare falling for someone and not wanting to see what else could happen with other men,' the sourced explained. 'One of her potential guys found a way to get in touch with her and they began talking. By the time filming officially began, they were basically already in love.'

Shock: A People insider added that 'no one else stood a chance' when it came to winning the Sacramento, California native's heart

The Bachelorette producers reportedly reached out to other potential contestants who they had vetted for Season 16.

'When producers reached back out, out of the blue, it was very apparent that something had happened with production,' the source added.

Tayshia Adams, 29, who appeared on Colton Underwood's season of The Bachelor in 2018, has reportedly come aboard to replace Crawley, though it has yet to be confirmed by ABC at this time. 

Tayshia: Tayshia Adams, 29, who appeared on Colton Underwood's season of The Bachelor in 2018, has reportedly come aboard to replace Crawley, though it has yet to be confirmed by ABC at this time (seen in August 2019)

The season already made history, as the first to be set outside the Bachelor Mansion, taking place at La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California.  

This season will also make history in another way, with Adams reportedly becoming the 'second lead' and Season 16 reportedly featuring both Crawley and Adams.

Adams is reportedly currently on set of the new season, which was originally delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On set: Adams is reportedly currently on set of the new season, which was originally delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

After appearing on Underwood's season of The Bachelor, Adams appeared on Season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise.

She dated John Paul Jones on the show, and afterwards, though they split in September 2019.

Crawley, who was runner-up on Season 14 of The Bachelor in 2014, was previously engaged to Benoit Beauséjour-Savard briefly, though they split in April 2018.

The latest teaser for The Bachelorette shows only Clare and not Tayshia.