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Bachelorette 17 / Episode 10 - Finale
In pretty epic fashion, Katie's season comes to a close. The major fallout from Greg's exit somehow seems to fade as she focuses on her future with Blake and Justin, only one of which ends up being a real option for her. There's the big I love you, ring shopping with Tayshia playing the role of Neil Lane and lots of uncertainty going into the big day. Kat O'Leary joins me to talk through this wild finale, what we think of the new couple and the season as a whole.
Bachelorette 17 / Episode 9 - Hometowns
Diane Taha joins to co-host this week as we go into a very unusual hometown week which includes one guy who arrived late but made a splash, one who we hardly know and one who surprised us with a last minute farewell. We discuss what we think it all means for the season!
Bachelorette 17 / Episode 8 - Men Tell All
Kate Kaput joins me this week to discuss Michael A's sudden departure and the Men Tell All for a sing-a-long, totally unplanned audience kiss, phone-a-friend with Thomas and a segment highlighting Kaitlyn and Jason's engagement. We also discuss Michelle's upcoming season, who might be our next Bachelor and, of course, Paradise!
Bachelorette 17 / Episode 7 - Should I Stay or Should I Go?
It's down to the final 7! Grace Seery joins this week as co-host as we discuss another big round of cuts as Katie lands on her final four going into hometowns. Note: there's a bit of audio issues in the earlier part of the episode. Stick with us though!
Bachelorette 17 / Episode 6 - Let the Man Tears Flow
It's a bit of a roller coaster this week. Justin becomes more than just an endless list of facial expressions, as he goes on a 1:1 with Katie. The guys do a group date with “RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars” winners Shea Couleé and Monét X Change, where their roasts turn into a whine fest about Hunter. And we finally get a 1:1 date with Connor, which doesn't end the way I think most anticipated, with him back at the house picking up his luggage and for a tearful goodbye with the guys. We also talk a bit about Paradise because that beach time is getting mighty close!
Bachelorette 17 / Episode 5 - Bash Ball + The House Crasher
This week, I'm joined by a hometown friend of mine and long-time Bachelor watcher Jennie Berg to discuss our first complete Bachelorette episode in a while! Blake finally joins the guys and they love it every bit as much as anticipated, especially as she welcomes him with open arms and a 1:1 date. Yikes! Most of the house goes on a massive 13 person group date where one of the guys takes the competition a little too seriously. And we end with Andrew S finally getting his 1:1 in a sweet late night date with Katie.
Bachelorette 17 / Episode 4 - Twinkies, T-Bell & Thomas
It's a half-episode week with a conclusion to last week's drama. There's a "Truth or Dare" date which involves no truths and pretty much all dares. The guys continue to confront Thomas' Bachelor dreams leading Katie to eventually do the same. And then there's the surprise entrance of one of the guys from both Clare and Tayshia's season, that seems to be here to tag in for Thomas. I'm joined by guest host Kat O'Leary to dig into it all.
Bachelorette 17 / Episode 3 - Let's Get Personal
We pick up this week in the middle of last week's episode, awaiting Karl's fait. It's a quick exit for him, as Katie continues her decisive trend. The guys go on a group date that's all about revealing their not-so-stellar past moments, which offers some telling tidbits on the guys and prompts Katie to share something of her own. Michael A. has the 1:1 date, where we learn more about a sad part of his past. We're left again with no resolution as the guys confront Thomas about if he really came on The Bachelorette in hopes of being the next Bachelor lead.
Bachelorette 17 / Episode 2 - From Cowboys to Camping
We're getting down to it this week with our first group dates of and the first 1:1 date. Katie surprised just about everyone in taking her first impression rose recipient, Greg, on that coveted 1:1 date where we learn they share more in common than we knew. We had our first "fighting for the lead" date, leading to a personal brawl and our first mid-date exodus this season. And of course the first group date puts the spotlight on Mike as it focused on the guys telling Katie why they're the world's best lover. We're left hanging though, with the rose ceremony not coming until episode 3.
Bachelorette 17 / Episode 1 - Limos in the Desert
We're back, and Kate Kaput is back with us to break down this season's premiere. We discuss this season's unique host sitch, some of the first episode's hits and misses (hello surgical skin salesman on the latter) and why someone really needs to sell zippers. If the promo delivers, we're in for quite a season!
Bachelor 25 / Episode 11 - Finale
Matt's journey came to a conclusion this week, with him making his big choice between Michelle and Rachael. I'm joined by guest co-host Diane Taha to discuss how it all went down, where we think the show let Matt (and us) down this season and how much we loved both his family and Emmanuel Acho. We also dig into the Bachelorette selection in addition to the announcement of the upcoming season(s) co-hosts!
Bachelor 25 / Episode 10 - Fantasy Suites
My friend Kat O'Leary joins me to discuss Fantasy Suite week, which includes milk baths, tent pitching and Ghost pottery. We meet Matt's dad for a very personal moment that probably should have been off-camera. We end with what we dub a "Sexy Funeral" moment and us wondering what's to come in next week's big finale.
Bachelor 25 / Episode 9 - Women Tell All
Leslie is back on the podcast to co-host as we take a look back at this season's Women Tell All. This week there was one glaring absence (Sarah), one surprise quasi-appearance (Heather) and several ladies given the possible Bachelorette edit -- but there was no resolution on who, if anyone, would be getting the role. We took some time to go through all this week's news in Bachelor Nation, specifically the controversy around Taylor Nolan's tweets, Rachel Lindsay's Instagram account suspension and what we're looking forward to with the guest host of the upcoming After the Final Rose.
Bachelor 25 / Episode 8 - Hometowns at Nemacolin
This week, I'm joined by my friend Natasha, a Bachelor Nation newbie, to discuss this season's "Hometowns." We discuss family member standouts (Michelle's dad and Bri's mom), our current fave for Bachelorette and the surprise exit by one of the ladies. We also talk about some of the Bachelor News, including one of our leads who is back in the news from a possible reunion.
Bachelor 25 / Episode 7 - And Then There Were Four
This week was a hard week to summarize. We started with a summary of all of what's currently going on with the controversy regarding and subsequent statements from both Rachael Kirkconnell and Chris Harrison. Below are the different things mentioned in the episode if you have not already seen or listened to them: - Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan's Reddit AMA: https://bit.ly/3dvoDlI; - Rachel and Van's episode on the Higher Learning podcast that goes behind the interview with Chris Harrison: https://apple.co/3k9ab3V; - The Blckchelorette's Instagram video in response to both the situation with Rachael Kirkconnell and Chris Harrison: https://bit.ly/37uW584; - Bachelor Data's analysis on the racial composition and screen time split for the women of Season 25: https://bit.ly/3k2AusJ It's a hard shift from the important topics in Bachelor news to go on to the episode, which made me think about skipping a recap at all. The second part of the podcast goes into this week's show mainly because we're finally getting to hear from so many of the women we haven't had enough time with thus far and I wanted to get the chance to talk about them and their stories. I'm joined by mental health advocate and blogger (https://preppyrunner.com) Theodora Blanchfield to discuss who goes home this week - some Matt's doing some self-selecting out, some of the questionable things they chose for these 1:1 dates and what we have in store for the rest of the season.
Bachelor 25 / Episode 6 - Ferris Wheels, Bowling Alleys & ... Minivans?
This week, Lara is joined by Cleveland lifestyle blogger Kate Kaput of Greastest Escapist (https://www.greatestescapist.com/) to discuss our lame excuse for a 2:1, one cute carnival date, the bowling date winner's evening that wasn't and the exit of our fan favorite peacemaker. We share our picks for this season's final four and a rundown on the latest batch of Bachelor news!
Bachelor 25 / Episode 5 - Don't You Know That You're Toxic?
Lara's joined by guest co-host Gillian Clow as we discuss this week's big purge, Matt's big proclamation to Rachael, the looming 2:1 and who we think are our frontrunners for The Bachelorette.
Bachelor 25 / Episode 4 - Pumpkin Boats & Mean Girls
This week stirs it up as 5 new ladies arrive, 4 of which remain following the rose ceremony. Victoria sets her sights on some new targets and Anna starts some unfounded rumors on one of the ladies. We get to know more about Michelle and Chelsea and end with Katie calling Matt to step it up and take charge, as she continues her role of house MVP.
Bachelor 25 / Episode 3 - Censored Pennsylvania Storytime
Inspired by "A Perfect Letter" (let's say we had NO idea), the ladies get dirty with storytime with Matt - and it becomes a bleepin' competition. Sarah starts to have doubts and battles being pulled home to her family. She also battles the others in the house, as she crashes the evening portion of the group date. Serena P gets her 1:1 time with Matt and we end with the exit of one of Matt's clear faves on her own terms.
Bachelor 25 / Episode 2 - Hot Tubs + Open-Eyed Kisses
This week, Matt went on his first one-on-one dates and the hot tub made an equal number of appearances. We have the largest group date possibly in the history of the show.
Bachelor 25 / Episode 1 - Oh Hello Nemacolin
After the briefest Bach pause ever, we're back! And what a backdrop we have this season, as the ladies travel to Pennsylvania's Nemacolin Resort for a shot at love with Matt James. We had a bit of a tech issue this week - excuse the slight rustling we'll have fixed next week! Lots to discuss on this new to Bach Nation lead and his approach to finding love,
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 11 - Finale
This week we had a double-night finale, where one of the contestants returned just as one of them sent themselves home. Following Fantasy Suites, Tayshia also sends home one of the guys due to his religion. In the end, it's a proposal like none other. Listen for our thoughts on how the season concludes!
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 10 - Men Tell All + Family Time
It was a two-nighter this week as Tayshia tackled the pre-hometown mass exodus we've all been anticipating. She couldn't give out one 1:1 rose (Blake) and didn't have the heart to say farewell to one of the guys at the rose ceremony, pulling Riley aside to chat with him beforehand. There were so many great moments at hometowns, but ultimately Ben was sent on his way. And of course, there was The Men Tell All, where Clare was nowhere to be seen and some like Yosef had entirely too much airtime in our opinion. So many things to discuss!
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 9 - To Tell the Truth
We take things up a notch this week. Tayshia sends one of the guys packing over the drama. Ben gets his 1:1 and he shares even more about his past. The group date puts the guys on edge as they're forced to take a lie detector with some surprising results. We don't get a final rose ceremony, but we do get an unwelcomed return of one of the guys. We have lots of thoughts going into "Hometown Week", who we think will be standing at the end and, as always, a dose of Bachelor news.
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 8 - What's in the Box?
The guys tackle their artistic side in a group date with Tayshia, with one of the guys opting for a revelation of an unexpected kind. Tayshia finally gets to know Zac better in a 1:1 date. and her date with Eazy has a surprising end for him and the guys in the house. We're left with a pre-rose ceremony 2:1 of sorts with Bennett and Noah with Tayshia determined to find out what's really up with all their drama and WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 7 - The Show Gets Real
This week was a mixed bag - including one of the most important discussions that's ever been aired on a Bachelor show. We discuss how refreshing it was and why we hope it's only the first of many to come. We also talk about this week's competition date, the late night sneak session by Ben and Ed and the departure of a fan favorite. We also catch up some Bachelor news, including the Mirror Ball staying in Bachelor Nation!
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 6 - Where Have All The Grown Ass Men Gone?
The drama heats up in the house, which becomes a focus for Tayshia. One of the guys shows some added initiative, jumping a fence to crash a group date. There's tug-of-war. wrestling and stache shaving. We break down how it all went down. And we dive into Bachelor news, especially Katelyn's season on Dancing with the Stars and her performance thus far which has earned her a coveted spot in the finale!
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 5 - Paging Tayshia to the Pool
Here we are gang - the big switcheroo week. We had our second round of night one entrances (including 4 new faces). There was the first group date involving Speedos (no thanks) and a nice 1:1 date with Brendan, who learns he has more in common with Tayshia than he expected. The promo leads us to see we're well back on the usual Bachelorette style train!
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 4 - Midseason Happy Ending
This week, The Bachelorette continued to be turned on its head - with Clare getting her 1:1 date with Dale and bidding farewell to a resort full of guys. Neil Lane made such an urgent cameo that only Facetime would do. We discuss Clare's big moment, Tayshia's entrance and what we're expecting for the rest of the season.
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 3 - The One Where Clare Gets a Rose
It's an emotional week where we begin with Yosef's big scene (+ exit, stage left), a group date that's all Dale, Dale, Dale, a partial 1:1 with Zach J and a roast of a group date. We end on a date leaving Clare so underwhelmed with the guys that she chooses to keep the rose for herself. We have lots to dissect, including what on earth we have in store for this season, part deux.
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 2 - Strip Dodgeball to Love Languages
The range on this episode was wide - where we went from love languages to letters to our younger selves to confronting negative feedback on ourselves to ... strip dodgeball? Wow. And we're left with a cliffhanger with us wondering where this is all headed. (And one thing is for certain, we're still living for those credit clips.)
Bachelorette 16 / Episode 1 - Limos in Quarantine
We are BACK! Finally after all the quarantining, Instagram stalking and COVID tests we made our way to the La Quinta for Clare's big moment. The intros were a bit different but it was still an entertaining premiere, complete with inflated bubbles, pregnant men and Moon Pies. Oh yes, don't forget those. We break down the man drama on night one which waited no time to get underway and go through some of the Bachelor news swirling at the moment. We're so excited to be back!
Bachelor 24 / Episode 10: A Finasco of a Finale
Lots to talk through about the finale of Bachelor season 24. We found out our big ending, and we have a lot of thoughts on what went down, what disappointed us and why we have hope that Clare Crawley's Bachelorette season, whenever we're blessed with it, is exactly what we need.
Bachelor 24 / Episode 9: Women Tell All
This may be the Women Tell All with the most bickering. We discuss why this was not our fave WTA, who got the unexpected glow-up this episode and (perhaps most importantly) what we think on our new Bachelorette, Clare!
Bachelor 24 / Episode 8: Not-So-Sweet Fantasy Week
We're in the homestretch with the final 3. We learn Madison didn't disclose her big secret to Peter. The ladies travel to the Gold Coast where they learn they have one not-so-fabulous surprise - they get to be roommates for the week! The season just can't let the drama between the ladies die. The week ends on a dramatic note with us waiting to find out, will Madison stay or will she go? We also catch up on some Bachelor news, including what we think on who might be our new Bachelorette.
Bachelor 24 / Episode 7: Hometowns, the "Family is Optional" Edition
It's a busy week as Peter bounces around from hometown to hometown, still managing to find time for ax throwing, some country music concert goin', grape stomping and basketball dribbling. Oh! And lots of that "L" word we seem to be hearing lots of on the back half of the season. And while we did not get to finally meet the family behind Victoria F, there was drama of a different kind leading us to learn that apparently you don't need a family for a successful hometown visit. And the ending note of the episode tees us up for a dramatic week for Fantasy Suites as well!
Bachelor 24 / Episode 6: L Bombs in Lima
And we're off to Lima this week, where Peter slims down the crew from six to four as he preps for hometowns. Natasha finally gets her one-on-one, but it doesn't go quite as she hoped. And although Kelley was convinced she was the most solid long-term option, Peter decided otherwise. Peter also tells the first of the ladies that he's falling in love with her, and there's a promo at the end that leads us seeing where this dramafest is going next. We also catch up on some of the latest breaking Bachelor news.
Bachelor 24 / Episode 5: From Costa Rica to Chile with (No) Love
Five hours later in one week, here we all. There's lots of drama to catch up on. Lots of exits (still none self selecting out, but there's always next week), unexpected roses and just bad moves all around. Where are we going Peter?! Answer right now? No one knows.
Bachelor 24 / Episode 4: Mutiny Looming in Cleveland
Even a scene change to Cleveland can't keep Peter and the ladies from the drama. One date finds Peter being serenaded by her ex. Another is crashed by the return of Alayah, where Peter shockingly decides to give her the rose over the ladies who are bruised from the day's football game. We're left with Peter asking if they're going to all leave -- and honestly, we might not be surprised if they did? We catch up on a bit of Bachelor news and discuss the 5 hours of The Bachelor in store for us next week.
Bachelor 24 / Episode 3: Pillowfights & Tattletales
It's more champagnegate this week, as the ladies can't seem to let it go. We may have not seen much of Alayah in prior weeks but she's front and center this week for this season's "is she real" debate (verdict? TBD). We get to know Victoria P a bit more as she and Peter go on a 1-on-1 for some boot scootin' fun. There's a pillow fight with some "ling-ery", and it left us feeling a bit unhappy. We end the week with Peter second guessing one of his last minute decisions. And we make some time at the end as always for this week's helping of Bachelor News.
Bachelor 24 / Episode 2: #Champagnegate + Catwalk Catfights
We begin with a conclusion of the convo with Hannah B... or do we? The abrupt ending leads us to speculate if it was really an end or not. There's SO MUCH champagne drama that it seems we'll be having more of it next week. And Revolve is scoping out influencers early, involving one of the groups in a fashion show that features an appearance by the fabulous Carson Kressley and Janet Dickinson. We also catch up on a bit of Bachelor news!
Bachelor 24 / Episode 1: Premiere
Cleared for take off we are off -- we are back along with ALL the flight and windmill puns we can handle. We finally got to meet the crew of thirty ladies vying for Pilot Pete's heart. There's one much hyped return of a familiar face. We talk about how we think that might all play out. We also talk about the change up in format and this week's cliffhanger. Buckle up! We're fully in it this season.
Bachelor in Paradise / Episode 6: Finale
Oh hello there! Doesn't that beach in Mexico seem like ... well, ages ago? Catch our wrap-up from the most recent BIP season as we gear up to start an all new season of The Bachelor.
Bachelor in Paradise / Episode 5: Ex(es)on the Beach
The parade of exes continues in this week's episodes, beginning with Angela's official arrival. The drama between Derek and JPJ continues until Tayshia makes her choice. Blake goes all in on an unexpected old flame. We lose one of our favorites (#MikeForBachelor) and find out the arrival of a fan fave doesn't end up with us finding our Grocery Store Joe of the season. And we end the second episode with Dean's return sans mustache but with an unexpected proposition for Caelynn to consider.
Bachelor in Paradise / Episode 4: Don't Insult Our Intelligence
This week shows some new sides of the gang. JPJ's "Shaka Brah" days are gone. After going on dates with Hayley and Tahzjuan he doubles down on Tayshia, who seems fully focused on Derek. Caelynn and Dean are in a great place. He coordinates a sweet birthday celebration, until he uses the moment to break-up with her (AKA "Dean being Dean"). Blake passes up what could have been with Caitlin and keeps Kristina around in this friendship rose game of tag. It's Krystal and Chris' wedding, which turns into drama on many levels. We catch up on some of the latest in Bachelor news as well. (*Note, this podcast is actually . not sponsored by Stagecoach. It just might as well be.*)
Bachelor in Paradise / Episode 3: Model Fights & Triangles on Triangles
Ah Jordan. Tear. We lost ye too soon. We conclude the drama with a quick exit for the two male models. We finally get a rose ceremony, where Onyekah decides it's time to peace out, Hannah G finally makes a choice (or does she?) and three of the guys are sent on a plane out of Mexico. We have more entrances - namely Jenn Saviano and Demi's much discussed "friend" Kristian. It's an emotional episode, with Demi finally making a decision to end things with Derek and pursue where things could go if she focuses on just Kristian. Oh, and The Beast pays us a visit as well.
Bachelor in Paradise / Episode 2: Sonnets & 'staches on the Beach
The men have the power in the first rose ceremony, which sends several franchise vets on their way home. The Mayor of Paradise returns, along with a mustachioed version of last year's beach f-boy. And Demi discloses to Derek recent developments in her love life, leaving him unsure as to where their romance is headed.
Bachelor in Paradise / Episode 1: Instant Drama in Sayuelita
The beach is officially OPEN! This season wastes no time in getting down to drama - mostly on Blake and things that happened before anyone stepped foot on the beach. The first two episodes are as dramatic for what happened over our first 4 hours of this season as for what happened over the last several days on Twitter -- and is still happening! There were things we missed on Twitter during the hour we pushed pause to tape this episode. We break down our thoughts on what came out this week, what's playing out online and what we're thinking for the season ahead.
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 12: Finale (& Getting That Drink)
There's lots to discuss this week - four hours of television, a proposal, a break-up and a twist... phew. It was a lot of TV, but we agree one of the best in recent seasons. Hannah Beast, you delivered quite the season. We catch up on some of the additional details that have come out in press since the finale, some Bachelor news and can't help but talk about how it's (cue music) Almost Paradiiiiise!
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 11: Men Tell All
We've been leading up to this for weeks as Hannah finally says goodbye to Luke - that's if he'll let her. We have another round of Hannah standing up to him that's worthy of all the applause. And then we push pause on the rose ceremony and are whisked away to Men Tell All, where they franky don't tell much if it doesn't deal with Luke. We talk promos for the finale and some of our speculation on the end of the season which (YOU GUYS) is almost here.
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 10: Sweet Sweet Fantasy Windmill
We're off to Greece for not three but four Fantasy Suites! Well, in theory... Connections are made, one gets a cuddle & talk only kind of night and another is sent packing in the rain. It's the week we've been waiting for and it majorly paid off! We also catch up on some Bachelor news and can't resist talking Paradise (and Dean's creepy stash), cause the playa is coming. (YES.)
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 9: Sweet Home Not Alabama
It's hometown week, and we're off to Cali, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. No Alabama in the mix, but a chunk of the rest of the South is represented! It's an almost drama free week, as Luke brings his personal cheerleaders to the party but it's Jed's family who's less enthusiastic about a romance for this season's crooner. We find out no one is going home, which means we're saving the drama (AND WINDMILLS) for Fantasy Suite Week in Greece!
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 8: Deli Meat Drama in Amsterdam
We're getting close to the final few as the guys go from six to four in this week before hometowns. It's a rose ceremony-less week as roses are given out during the one-on-ones and group dates. There is a tearful goodbye and one slightly less so. And there's one epic super tease which leaves us more intrigued for the end of this season than, oh, well since we can't even remember!
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 7: Boneheaded Mistakes in Latvia
We're back in Latvia with an actual episode this week! The drama continues but doesn't completely overpower the episode. There's "naked" bungee jumping, a group date with some actual male camaraderie and Tyler C sticking up for Hannah in a way that makes us even more Team TC.
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 6: The Episode That Wasn't
This week was ... a mess. We see the end of her date with Luke P, where she doesn't give him a rose, but he begs his way back. There's a cocktail party, where the guys spend the majority of the time fighting with each other. We have a heart-to-heart with good ol' Chris Harrison. But then we get another one and it's really a clip show. Now? It was a strange week all around. And of course, we catch up on some Bachelor news, including some of this season's contestants and this week's Bachelor in Paradise cast news!
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 5: Whiskey & Kilts in Scotland
This week began with an anti-climactic conclusion in the Battle of the Lukes as Luke S sends himself home. The group then travels to our first international location - Ireland! There's a group date where the guys have their own version of the Highland Games, complete with kilts. There are two one-on-ones this week, Mike and Luke P, the latter of which lands us at yet another to be continued. Sigh. We catch up on a bit of Bachelor news as well!
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 4: Blood, Sweat & Luke P Lies
The gang heads to Rhode Island this week, where it's a one-on-one for Jed and Tyler C and the guys engage in one heated game of rugby. We have our first "to be continued." We discuss some interesting Bachelor news, including which contestant does burlesque. (The surprises just keep coming, don't they?)
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 3: Faux Contractions, Hospitals & Pilot Peter
This week had some unexpected turns - the vanishing Tyler G and Hannah's trip to the hospital. The guys learn about the miracle of pregnancy thanks to Jenny Mullen and Jason Biggs and the other guys do a photoshoot with some unexpected models. Jealousy plays a prominent cameo this week, leading to one of the three guys who were sent home this week.
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 2: Drag Queens & Roll(er) Tide
We're in full swing this week with our first round of group dates and our first 1:1 date with Tyler G. From pageant walking and talent to roller derby fun, this week left us hopeful for the season ahead.
Bachelorette 15 / Episode 1: Premiere
She's back, y'all! Season 15 of The Bachelorette kicked off with a new slate of suitors (30 this time) trying to win the heart of our Southern belle. We're here to talk through this week's episode and discuss our faves and not-so-faves out of the line-up.
Bachelorette 15 / Season Preview + Bachelor News
It's almost here! We're breaking down the new season of The Bachelorette starting with the bios and some Bachelor news. Lezzgo!
Bachelor 23 / Episode 10: Finale
We finished The Bachelor's 23 season with four more hours of the show as it concluded. We got the Fantasy Suite date with Cassie and Colton, Cassie met his parents and we found out how this off-script season concluded. We also found out our new Bachelorette and got to meet the first few guys from her season.
Bachelor 23 / Episode 9: Fantasy Suite (Singular) + Women Tell All
This week was four hours of fence jumping, ladies screaming at the top of their lungs on top of each other of fun. Or something like that. We discuss that much hyped jump, what led to it, what we think happened and may happen next week. We also dive into Women Tell All and the hot mess that it was along with who might be our next Bachelorette!
Bachelor 23 / Episode 8: Who Says You Can't Go Home
From California to Virginia to Alabama, Colton goes home to meet the families of our final four. We encounter some of our most skeptical dads (YES - we are here for this!) and get a better sense of who the ladies are. Cassie is still unable to verbalize her feelings for Colton, but it's Caelynn who finds herself packing. We end with Colton chatting with Chris Harrison, about what we'll have to wait to see. We also catch up on Bachelor News going into the final two weeks of this season.
Bachelor 23 / Episode 7: No Fences in Denver
It's the final week before hometowns and tensions are running high as they return to Colton's hometown, Denver. It's tears from a number of the ladies not chosen for the final pre-hometown one-on-ones. Tayshia is pointing fingers, echoing the warning of Katie and Sydney regarding some in the ladies in the house "not being ready". It's Tayshia / Kerpa versus Caelynn / Cassie in this week's sparring round. And Heather takes herself out of the running, hopping the train back to reality.
Bachelor 23 / Episode 6: Mass Exodus in Vietnam
This week, the gang is off to Vietnam as the whirlwind tour of Asia continues. It's Hannah G and Kirpa's turn for one-on-ones. The group date is full of disappointed ladies, as they learn the ancient art of vovinam. Several are at their breaking point, leading Demi and Sydney to resort to some more extreme measures to try to get through to Colton.
Bachelor 23 / Episode 5: Tension in Thailand
And we're off to Thailand, with 1:1 dates for never-been-kissed-yet-soon-to-be-kissed Heather and Cassie and a Survivor-esque group date. There's an unexpected exit from one of our favorites and we chime in with our thoughts on who we predict for some of our final four.
Bachelor 23 / Episode 4: Street Snacks in Singapore
We're headed international early this season as The Bachelor makes its first ever visit to Singapore. It's all about pushing limits for most of this week's dates, with one one-on-one involving conquering fear of heights and the other encouraging the ladies to try the extremest of local delicacies. One of the one-on-ones is all about shopping, with the evening focused on one of the ladies sharing an unexpected experience from her past. We also catch up on Bachelor news, as always!
Bachelor 23 / Episode 3: Beauty Queens & Pirate Themes
This week, the ladies embrace a pirate theme as they battle for Colton, Elyse is whisked away to San Diego for a sweet date that is close to Colton's heart and another group compete for the title of Bachelor's Strongest Woman. And the drama comes out. All the drama. From the pageant off between Hannah and Caelynn and Demi versus the world, the drama starts to heat up at the Bachelor Mansion. Thankfully, Singapore is coming our way for week 4. And we hash through the latest in Bachelor news!
Bachelor 23 / Episode 2: Awkward Firsts & Awkward First Dates
It's a celeb filled week two, with appearances by Megan Mullalley, Nick Offerman and Billy Eichner. Luckily for ABC (groan), all three seem to be in on this year's theme regarding our Virgin Bachelor. The ladies recount stories of their significant "firsts" and another group takes a trip down memory lane with some traditional camp games as they battle for more time with Colton. Miss Alabama takes the first one-on-one crown, but lands herself in one awkward first date. Finally, we catch up on some Bachelor news and share a pretty awful song that's come out of Bachelor Nation.
Bachelor 23 / Episode 1: Premiere
We are back! This time with 30 ladies vying for the attention of one Bachelor we can't stop hearing V-card jokes about. ABC treated us to a three hour kick off (one hour we're still puzzled about the why behind). We're breaking it all down, along with playing catch-up on some interesting off-season news from Bachelor Nation. Decided to skip the premiere and just listen to us instead? We approve of that plan as well!
Bachelor in Paradise 5 / Week 6: Finale
We're at the end of our time on the beach. There are proposals, unexpected goodbyes - and a ton of related Bachelor news to sift through.
Bachelor in Paradise 5 / Week 5: Babies & Bye-Byes
It's our next to last week in Mexico and it's filled with all the feels. Eric tells Angela he's all in with her -- until Cassandra arrives. And then Colton tells Tia he just can't commit. These two things lead others to question their relationships. Ashley and Jared appear for their proposal which slightly upsets Kevin. He continues to impress us with how awesome he is though, as he smoothly transitions into a lovely date out with Astrid. And Diggy is back. YES! We also talk about this week's Bachelor announcement and how it has us feeling about the new season on the horizon.
Bachelor in Paradise 5 / Week 4: Triangles in Paradise
This week brought lots of change in Paradise. There were voluntary exits, broken promises, new enticing entrants and love triangles galore. There were strange dates (crashing a quinceañera) and ones we were jealous of (cheese, desserts and champagne - yes please). This week's rose ceremony was all about Chelsea, with her rose the one the guys were fighting over to the finish. We also catch up on all sorts of Bachelor news, as it's been an active week!
Bachelor in Paradise 5 / Week 3: Return of Jorge's Tourges
Week 3 brought more drama as the newcomers keep on coming. This week, there was Caroline, Jubilee, Jacqueline, Benoit and Leo - some of which only made a brief cameo before they made their way back to the States. There's still entirely too much Colton/Tia drama, complete with a return by Adam and Raven to provide her with some counsel. Kenny explores his options. Jenna is not too thrilled with Jordan's outburst of jealous rage and finds herself swept up in a romantic date with Benoit. Kendall accepts a date with Leo, with a romance novel premise that leans into his Fabio-esque appearance. We are left with a bit of a cliffhanger, unsure where things resolve with Kendall / Joe / Leo going into next week's rose ceremony where the girls hold the power.
Bachelor in Paradise 5 / Week 2: Bird is So Not The Word
This week it was hard to keep up as we dig into episodes 2 and 3. Jordan is into Annaliese. Wait, in comes Jenna. Nevermind. Kenny and Krystal go on a 1:1 and hit it off. Wait, scratch that. She's not so into it after all. Caroline shows up and takes John on a date, who goes on another date when Jubilee arrives. Tia talks with Chris who confirms he's all in, just before he decides to go all in ... to Krystal's mouth. Becca also makes an unexpected trip to the beach for a conversation with Colton that seemed super unnecessary but he claims gave him closure. Sure. And we were left waiting for next week's rose ceremony with the men in control. And, of course, we catch up on a touch of Bachelor news!
Bachelor in Paradise 5 / Week 1: The Beach is Open
Paradise is here, at last! It's a full resort this week, with 10 guys, 9 ladies and the women in control. There's the first date card, which Tia treats like the plague. Lots of the ladies are into Grocery Store Joe, the ladies note that Krystal has a "new voice" and we learn more modeling poses from Jordan. Things are just heating up in Mexico, setting the stage for an epic season. We wrap up this episode with some of the latest in Bachelor news.
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 11: Finale in The Maldives + After the Final Rose
It was finally time for our big conclusion - three hours of neverending TV. Becca's family weighed in - and as tends to be the norm, she didn't chose their preferred man. There was an emotional yet composed confrontation from the runner-up, over the top smiles from Becca and an unfortunate return by a minivan. We share our thoughts and can't stop veering into Paradise.
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 10: Men Tell All
It was finally time for the Men Tell All. While it wasn't as fiery as for most seasons, we got some comedic relief, lots of Jordan and some bloopers. Delightful yet way too few bloopers. We talk about the upcoming finale and can't stop veering off towards Paradise in anticipation of next week's premiere. We. Can't. Wait.
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 9: Fantasy Suites in Chiang Mai
The final three are off to Thailand for the week for Fantasy Suites. It's mostly smooth sailing for Blake and Garrett (the latter of which ends up sleeping in a tree house - what?). However it's less of a similar ride for Jason, who has Becca disappear multiple times to get it together before ultimately sending him home before the evening concludes. We also share some Bachelor News!
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 8: Hometowns & the Girl Gang's Return
We head to the respective homes of our final four. There are more admissions of love and one Becca reciprocates (if only to the camera). The ladies come back to give Becca more advice - AKA a thinly veiled mechanism for Tia to say she's not over Colton. It's Colton she sends home before next week's Fantasy Suites.
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 7: Out of the US, at last!
We leave the US behind for, well, at least one week as the group heads to the Bahamas. It's a no rose ceremony kind of week, with the roses all going to the guys throughout the series of 3 1:1 and 1 3:1 date. Colton reveals his (final?) big secret, Leo tells Becca he might not be ready to get down on one knee and Blake just about can't handle the pressure. We lose two guys (including our favorite, Wills). We catch up as well on a bit of Bachelor News.
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 6: The Dark Horse Rides in Virginia
The group heads to Virginia - which, if you didn't know it, is for lovers. And man fights. Jason comes outta nowhere in his 1:1 date, proving a strong connection with Becca. It's nonstop squabbles in between Lincoln and Chris, which comes to a head in front of all of Richmond and the governor of Virginia. NBD. Leo ends the week with a 1:1, where Becca is super distracted yet pushes through as they shuck some oysters. Chris goes over to chat with Becca, which doesn't go so well and sends him on his way home. We also chat Bachelor news, as there's lots going on these days.
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 5: All Danke Schoen'd Out in Las Vegas
The group relocates to Las Vegas, where this week it's camels, more love songs (this time with Wayne Newton) and a heated two-on-one date in the desert. The two-on-one left us a bit unsatisfied and sadly without our comedic relief for the rest of the season. The friction with Chris doesn't end in a departure and instead, we're left lamenting the departure of Venmo John. Why are all the good ones leaving? We also catch up on a bit of Bachelor news, along with some of the recent developments on the other Mike Fleiss show currently on air, "The Proposal".
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 4: Broken Faces & Lumberjacking in Park City
We break out of the mansion as all sorts of other things break ... possibly Clay's wrist (as he then heads home) and David's face following his tragic bunkbed dive. It's wintry sports though as Becca takes Garrett (bobsledding) and Wills (snowmobiling) on 1:1 dates. There's also one massive group date where the guys compete in a lumberjack competition and John surprises us all by taking home the top prize. There are two rose ceremonies (yes!), a dramatic exit by Jean Blanc and gold lame booty shorts that just keep turning up on Jordan. We also catch up on the week worth of Bachelor news - and yes, we managed somehow to keep it spoiler free. (You're welcome!)
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 3: Ambulances, 80s Pop, & Tinder Snitches
Still at the mansion, this week's dates were all over the place. We confronted the Tia/Colton situation with a pampering date featuring Becca's fellow Bachelor contestants. Richard Marx made a cameo and puts Becca and Chris on the hook to write a love ballad of their own. The guys get some football tips from the ladies of the LFL. And it's time for the ambulance x 2 this week. Oh and drama. More David vs. Jordan drama.
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 2: Turn Up for Becs
From racing in suits to smashing all things Arie (oh, hey Lil Jon) to one awesome game of dodgeball, we were into this week's round of dates. Leo was totally robbed of his role as dodgeball MVP. Colton shared his big secret and Lincoln and Alex shed some tears. We also hash through some of the latest Bachelor news.
Bachelorette 14 / Episode 1: Limos, Luscious Locks & Layups
And we're off! It's night one at The Mansion as Becca greets her 28 men. There's drama, several former pro athletes, two manbuns and even one hometown familiar face to kick start this party. (And hopefully those intro clips of Arie are the last appearance he'll make this season.)
Bachelorette 14 - Preview
It's almost one week until The Bachelorette returns, and we're back to talk through the contestant bios (well, what little bit ABC decided to give us this time around). Lots of pro sports representation this year, as well as hair. Lots of manly hair. We also catch up on a bit of Bachelor news as we get ready to do the damn thing (already over this slogan BTW, ABC).
Bachelor 22 / Episode 11 - The Finale + After the Final Rose
It's a packed episode as we talk through the final two meeting Arie's family, the final dates, a proposal, the unraveling, a reunion, and another proposal. ABC squeezed a lot in those final 5 hours. We talk about our thoughts on the big ending, whether we really needed to see that much touted unedited scene and what we think about our new Bachelorette!
Bachelor 22 / Episode 10 - Fantasy Suites in Peru
The journey is nearing an end. The final three are in Peru with Arie for the Fantasy Suites. Things get real with the off camera time, L bombs and discussions of essential tidbits, like how the ladies like their eggs prepared. Tres romantic. The week ends with a respectful departure for Kendall, with Arie pulling her aside at the start of the rose ceremony instead waiting for the end to leave her standing roseless. And then there were two?
Bachelor 22 / Episode 9 - Women Tell All
It's the return of our favorite episode of the season - and this one did NOT disappoint. We revisit "Glam Shaming" and age shaming. Bekah's mom makes a vocal cameo and Krystal helps herself to some couch time with Arie, but only after a new clip surfaces of her requiring all the bleeping. And Caroline calls out Arie for what he did, something we noted he turned into a hashtag and seems prepared to handle. Or is he? Guess we will see next week in the most shocking finale ever (insert big question mark?).
Bachelor Winter Games / Episode 2: Medals & Metals
There's lots of ground to cover to close out Bachelor Winter Games. We're talking through the final week along with the reunion, "World Tell All". There were some surprising exits and a surprising reunion leading to an unexpected engagement. And we thought this spin-off would be Neil Lane-free... We also talk the upcoming final few episodes of The Bachelor, those ridiculous as always promo and some of the early talk for who's in the running to be our next Bachelorette.
Bachelor 22 / Episode 8 - Hot Rods & Hometowns
It's hometown week! Arie is off to LA, Weiner, Minneapolis and Virginia Beach as he tries to narrow down the field from four to three. There's a last minute conversation as he kicks off the rose ceremony before Arie makes his big decision. Also, we promo the Women Tell All (AKA the best episode of the season - we can't wait).
Bachelor Winter Games / Episode 1: Let the Games Begin
There's a new kid in The Bachelor line-up and we're here for it. In this episode, we're hashing through the first two episodes of Bachelor Winter Games, trying to figure out names and faces of our new international friends, and making sense of who's in the house, since editing didn't decide to let us see some of these arrivals. There's drama, tears and some early couples. And we're mostly loving it.
Bachelor 22 / Episode 7 - A Lot of Questions in Tuscany
Things heat up as the ladies head on to Tuscany. We learn there will be no rose ceremony. Instead, the roses will all come from dates. There are three one-on-ones, including a repeat date for Lauren B. Then there is one group date of three. Jacqueline takes herself out of the running, chatting with Arie and going home on her own. We're surprised to see Seinne and Bekah go home, with Lauren B remaining to go on to hometowns.
Bachelor 22 / Episode 6 - Vive La Moulin Rouge
We leave the US behind for Paris this week, where apparently three dates just won't do - we have to cram four into our two hour window. We rush through a group date, two 1:1 dates and the much anticipated 2:1 date between Kendall and Krystal - giving none of them their due air-time. (Most of them though, we decided we're okay with.) We talk Bachelor News and our upcoming taping schedule with next week's kick off of Bachelor Winter Games. SO. MUCH. BACHELOR.
Bachelor 22 / Episode 5 - Glitter in Ft. Lauderdale
It's on to Fort Lauderdale this week. Chelsea and Tia finally get their one-on-ones with Arie and it's one firecracker of a group date over ... bowling? Yes, bowling. Winners and losers alike go to the afterparty, which leads Krystal to sit that part out. Arie lets it slide though, keeping her around and instead sending home Maquel (who just returned), Marikh and Ashley.
Bachelor 22 / Episode 4 - Age Shaming to Glam Shaming
It's Survivor meets The Bachelor for the first group date in Lake Tahoe. The ladies are envious of this week's 1:1 dates for Seinne and Bekah. The episode ends in drama with no cocktail party and Krystal stopping the rose ceremony to talk with Arie.
Bachelor 22 / Episode 3 - GLOB, Steak & Stolen Cabanas
This week it's two group dates and one one-on-one as we continue for yet another week based in Los Angeles. Full show notes and links to Bachelor News available on our website at http://acceptthispodcast.com/2018/01/17/bachelor-arie-episode-3/. Thoughts on this season? We want to hear from you. Email us at acceptthispodcast@gmail.com or leave us a message at 256-648-5272 and your comments could be featured in a future episode.
Bachelor 22 / Episode 2 - Louboutins, Parents & Demolition Derby
This week feels more like week 4 or 5, with the "Princess" date, Arie's family and a 15-person demolition derby data extravaganza. We have drama, an unhappy exit and no clarity (yet) on who this season's villain will be.
Bachelor 22 / Episode 1 - Limos, Arrivals & All the Laurens
We're back at The Mansion as Arie Luyendyk Jr. gets his shot at love, Bachelor style. There are trinkets galore, lots of racing puns and of course, Laurens. Lots of Laurens. We also catch up on a bit of this week's Bachelor News.
Bachelorette 8, An Arie Primer - Update
A quick update from Will You Accept This Podcast
Bachelorette 8, An Arie Primer - Episode 2
This week, we're tackling episodes 3-6 in our deep dive into all things Arie.
Bachelorette 8, An Arie Primer - Episode 1
When Arie was named The Bachelor, some of Bachelor Nation noted they hadn't seen his season. Whether you're watching Bachelorette 8 for the first time, rewatching to freshen up on all things Arie or looking for us to give you the Cliff's Notes version - we're looking forward to chatting with you in our mini-season this Fall. We're kicking off this week with this first episode of ours which covers off on the first three episodes of Emily Maynard's season. Watching along as well? We want to hear your thoughts at acceptthispodcast@gmail.com or 256-648-5272.
Bachelor in Paradise 4 / Episode 6 - Finale & Reunion
The season on the Playa came to a close in this week's finale.Dean leaves DLo to go home alone - or wait? So confusing. Daniel and Lacey have an interesting ending and Adam and Raven seem to still be together, but we discuss why we're unsure there. And of course there are Derek and Taylor - the darlings of Paradise. Plus - the new Bachelor! We have the scoop there on this week's episode. Comment/thoughts? Reach out! acceptthispodcast.com or 256-648-5272
Bachelor in Paradise 4 / Episode 5 - The Most Dramatic Love Rhombus?
There are some surprising last minute arrivals - from Fred to (wrong) Blake to Jami and the twins. We have a couple of contestants say their goodbyes - Ben Z to head back to Zeus and Kristina to get herself out of that love triangle. And our new shape is a love square for Christin. Maybe it's more of a love rhombus? We don't even know. The episode ends with us learning it's the last day in Paradise - leaving the couples (and us) to wonder what that means for Fantasy Suites? Comment/thoughts? Reach out! acceptthispodcast.com or 256-648-5272
Bachelor in Paradise 4 / Episode 4 - Paging Ben Z
With all the fighting over Matt, Diggy and Adam - we just have one question: where oh where is Ben Z? We have some early exits and unexpected arrivals. Dean's wavering affections, and physical attraction to DLo continues. And we learn something in the studio sit-down portion that makes us question whether that seemingly sweet smooch between Wells and Danielle M was really legit or just for show. Comment/thoughts? Reach out! acceptthispodcast.com or 256-648-5272
Bachelor in Paradise 4 / Episode 3 - Not Enough Alexis
The second half of this week's episode is more Diggy as he goes quickly into his date with our latest arrival, Dominique. Danielle M makes her unexpected exit, but for a totally fabulous reason. And we're back to the studio for a sit down with some of the cast, DeMario and a segment with Carly and Evan. Comment/thoughts? Reach out! acceptthispodcast.com or 256-648-5272
Bachelor in Paradise 4 / Episode 2 - Beach Bromances
The cast is back and it's way more bromance than romance when everything resumes. There's lots of fighting over Raven, Kristina and Dean are not on the same page and Ben just still really loves his dog. Comment/thoughts? Reach out! acceptthispodcast.com or 256-648-5272
Bachelor in Paradise 4 / Episode 1 - Back in Mexico
We're back in Mexico with a four hour premiere which included an exit, a wedding, a shutdown and a whole lot of things to talk through when it comes to the shutdown and the approach to picking back up production with the cast on BIP. Comment/thoughts? Reach out! acceptthispodcast.com or 256-648-5272
Bachelorette 13 / Episode 8 - The Finale
Rachel's journey comes to a dramatic conclusion in our three hour finale as we're forced to endure a pretty uncomfortable new format (why, ABC - why?), we're left with no indications of our new Bachelor, and Eric (and his sweet beard) is the MVP of the episode.
Bachelorette 13 / Episode 7 - Men Tell All
It's time for every season's favorite shouting match of confrontations of all sorts - AKA Men Tell All. It's the men versus Lee, Dean confronting Rachel on his recent exit and all of the men with those last final questions of Rachel.
Bachelorette 13 / Episode 6 - Relatives, Reservations & Rioja
This week it's Rachel's family and the start of Fantasy Suites. Rachel's family doesn't hold back as we get a glimpse at our final three through their eyes. Then we're off to Rioja, where there's lots of wine and one cliffhanger of a conversation that leaves us pondering what's next for Peter and Rachel. We also play a bit of catch-up and discuss last week's unique batch of Hometowns.
Bachelorette 13 / Episode 5 - Talk Dinos to Me
It's a serious week, as we go from six to our final four in Geneva. It's three one-on-ones, one three-on-one and lots of tears. There are watches, dogs... oh, and entirely too little time devoted to dinosaurs in our opinion.
Bachelorette 13 / Episode 4 - Vikings & Hot Tubs in Scandanavia
We're condensing 4 hours of The Bachelorette into this one episode. We travel from Hilton Head to Oslo to Sweden for this season's 2:1, a round of Viking games and some good old fashioned Bachelor hot tub QT. This week's pair of episodes slimmed down our contestant pool down to a slim six (+ AJ.)
Bachelorette 13 / Episode 3 - Pass the Champange
Instigator Lee is fueling the squabbling as the guys and Rachel head to Hilton Head Island - where it's a week of blimps, boats and a spelling bee with some hilarious variations on a random assortment of quasi-love-related words. And it's more drama as we hit pause on this week, with yet another cliffhanger.
Bachelor in Paradise - Season 4 Update
Bachelor in Paradise - Season 4 Update by Lara Ziobro
Bachelorette 13 / Episode 2 - Wrestling, Fighting & Horse Cupcakes
DeMario is sent packing for good as we finally get that rose ceremony. Two fighting suitors are also sent home at the ceremony, in advance of what proves to be a week of all kinds of fighting - from between contestants to a group date focused on mud wrestling. (Oh hi. We see you there too, recently announced BIP contestants.)We also get a one-on-one date with Anthony and a hilarious group date outing to The Ellen Show.
Bachelorette 13 / Episode 1 - Limos and Liars?
We're chatting through the highs and lows of Night 1 along with the star power and much hyped drama of Week 2.
Bachelorette 13 - Preview
We're gearing up for the return of The Bachelorette by going through Rachel's 31 suitors to decide who's worthy of that finale rose.
Bachelor 21 / Episode 11: Finale + After the Final Rose
Nick's journey comes to a close. We see his family (yet again) as he tries to make his final decision between Vanessa and Raven. And then we're off to After The Final Rose as we see the happy (or are they?) couple and catch up with our soon-to-be Bachelorette, Rachel.
Bachelor 21 / Episode 10: Women Tell All
It's the end of Fantasy Suites in Finland and the Women Tell All - all in one jam-packed episode. It's all smiles for Raven, Rachel and Vanessa - until one is sent home. And at the Women Tell All, there's no love still between Corinne and Taylor, it's cheese pasta for all and (mostly) nothing but love all around for Liz.
Bachelor 21 / Episode 9: Fantasy Finland
After a chat with Andi, Nick preps to narrow his ladies from a set of four to three. From there, they're off to the start of fantasy suite week in Finland.
Bachelor 21 / Episode 8: Mud & Meeting the 'Rents
It's hometown week, and we're off to Arkansas, Texas, Florida and our neighbor to the north, Canada! It's a busy week involving mud, church, shopping, and Vanessa's super protective family.
Bachelor 21 / Episode 7: Boats in Bimini
After a quick plane ride over to Bimini, it's a series of 3 1:1 dates and an awkward 3:1 date that lead to two ladies going home this week and one of our bachelorettes making a late night visit to Nick in hopes of staying around for hometowns.
Bachelor 21 / Episode 6: Drama & Exits in St. Thomas
Taylor's back to tell Nick her side in this week's beginning, but she's still out and Corinne is in. The ladies pack their bags again and this time it's off to St. Thomas. The tropical island proves to be anything but relaxing. We start with Kristina's 1:1 date, which focuses on them really getting to know each other and us getting to know just how amazing Kristina really is. The girls go on what has to be one of the most awkward group dates in the history of the show, leaving everyone unhappy and Nick unsure what to do. Finally, we have another 2:1, this time with Whitney and Danielle L. Nick shocks everyone, sending them both home before bursting in to tell the ladies that he doesn't know if this process is going to work for him at all. Say what?
Bachelor 21 / Episode 5: Beignets & Bayous
This week, Nick finally goes on a 1:1 with his first impression date rose winner, Rachel, and they have a "normal date" exploring some of the highlights of New Orleans. The ladies go on a large group date to a haunted estate outside of the city where we see way too much focus on a little girl named May and not too much chemistry with the ladies. We do have our first actual declaration of love from Raven, and not much of an acknowledgement from our Romeo. We end the week with the much hyped 2:1 with Corinne and Taylor, who go into the bayou with Nick, a reader, and some people who seem to be teaching them voodoo. We see Taylor clutching a voodoo doll as Nick chooses her and sends Taylor home. Or does he? We see Taylor is headed back in and we get another cliffhanger 'til next week.
Bachelor 21 / Episode 4: Getting Wild in Waukesha
This week the ladies all pack their bags and we’re off to that exciting destination we’ve all been dreaming of – Waukesha, Wisconsin! It's one-on-one time for Danielle L and Raven, who get to learn all about Nick's hometown, his family and way too much about his romantic escapades. The friction between Corinne and Taylor escalates, leaving us with another cliffhanger of an ending.
Bachelor 21 / Episode 3: Boy Bands, Planes, & Cheese Pasta
It's a jam packed week, as we kick off with the resolution from last week's Liz bombshell. The ladies are quick to forgive as they focus on squealing for the Backstreet Boys. Some of the ladies bust out their best moves on stage with Nick. Vanessa goes gravity-less with Nick. A group of the ladies compete in a Nickatholon with some famous Olympians and Dominique makes an early exit following her convo with Nick. And of course, this week's Corinne, Corinne, Corinne - so long as it's not naptime.
Bachelor 21 / Episode 2: Brides, Boats, & Big Mouths
The season gets in full swing with the first two group dates and our first 1:1. The ladies get a sense for the lengths to which Corinne will go to stand out in the group. Danielle M goes on the first 1:1 and opens up to Nick about her past. The final group date leads to our first cliffhanger as the truth about Nick and Liz's past gets out, and Nick sends her packing.
Bachelor 21 / Episode 1: A Sea of Red Arrivals
Nick's in for a fourth shot at love. Our season opener featured 30 ladies, way too many red dresses 1 camel, 1 shark that thinks she's a dolphin, 1 blast from the past ... and a partridge in a pear tree.
Bachelor 21 / Season Preview
29 ladies are vying for the attention of our now four time Bachelor franchise contestant, Nick Viall. This time he's handing out the roses to this selection of new ladies (and one surprise blast from the past) who love dolphins, The Little Mermaid, Justin Bieber and Olivia Pope.
A Quick Holiday Update
We've missed you guys! Here's a quick update from us on the finale of Bachelor in Paradise and the upcoming season of the Bachelor.
Bachelor in Paradise 3 / Week 4: Break-ups and booze cruises
Another week in Paradise, another episode beginning with Ashley crying over Jared. The ladies battle for Daniel's rose and Lace decides that even though she doesn't get a rose that she's not ready to leave Mexico. Brent, Carl, and Ryan (who, who and who?) come in and cause a bit of a stir. Jade and Tanner come in to offer the cast another opportunity at a date card. Grant drops the L word, but we see Lace a bit more hesitant to return the sentiment. We see the end of team #Vizzy and Ashley manages to successfully bring doubt into Jared's mind regarding Caila.
Bachelor in Paradise 3 / Week 3: Pizza moans & ambulance love
There's as much drama and backstabbing in this week's episodes as there are food references from our favorite Canadian, Daniel. It's the entrances by the ladies that bring the drama this week - oh and all the tears. We hear more from Josh this week than I think any of us wanted to hear. Carly and Evan's relationship takes an unexpected and awkward next step. We see our first BIP double date at, where else, Senor Frogs. We're left at the end of night two headed into next week with tension lingering.
Bachelor in Paradise 3 / Week 2: Habanero kisses & a twin switcheroo
It's another anticlimactic "to be continued" as we learn Chad did make his exit. We have a number of entrances, starting with Leah, who arrives, has a date, and then is greeted by a rose ceremony. There is much drama in Paradise, with Amanda changing her focus due to a new arrival, Lace working to recover her relationships in Hurricane Chad's aftermath, and Carly and Evan aren't remotely on the same page.
Bachelor in Paradise 3 / Week 1: Ready to party in "Puerto Vallarte"
We're back in Paradise with a whole new cast of characters, mostly from JoJo and Ben's season. If this first night is any indication, we have quite a lot in store this summer as they try to find love in Puerto Vallarta, aided by everyone's favorite bartender, Jorge.
Bachelorette 12 / Episode 10: One suitor takes a knee
JoJo's journey comes to an end as both Robby and JoJo meet her family and try to win them, and her, over. Jordan makes a serious slip during his conversation with her father, leaving JoJo to question if he's committed enough to her to make him her final choice.
Bachelorette 12 / Episode 9: Fantasy Suites & Men Tell All
It was a double header this week as we concluded last week's episode followed by Fantasy Suites and Men Tell All. As always, we saw that not all Fantasy Suites are created equal - nor are the dates (not that we'd be entirely mad about a foot massage either, Robby). The Men Tell All went about how you'd expect it - Chad, Chad, and more Chad. We have lots of scoop on what you didn't see in the show and discuss what we expect for next week and what we think on the latest on who might be our next Bachelor.
Bachelorette 12 / Episode 8: Wine glass tumblers & absent Aaron Rodgers
It's a busy week, as we go to the suburbs of Denver, Chico, CA, St. Augustine, and rural Texas to meet the families of Chase, Jordan, Robby, and Luke. We realize how amazing their moms all are, and how little we really know about some of these guys. Robby's ex-girlfriend is again the focus of some tension and Luke is the only one avoiding the "L bomb" - until he drops it on JoJo mid-rose ceremony. To be continued after hometowns? So rude, ABC.
Bachelorette 12 / Episode 7: Gauchos, foot wine, and faux snitches
This week, the show heads to the countryside - with the guys on a retro bus and Alex and JoJo awkwardly hanging out in silence. Alex is excited to see their relationship go to new heights as JoJo seems more into the gauchos and their horse whispering skills. The group date ends up a drunken evening of hotel shenanigans, as the Bachelorette apparently did not have a rain plan prepped. We end the week with Luke's horse riding one-on-one and a tearful goodbye from this year's crooner.
Bachelorette 12 / Episode 6: First kisses, Evita goodbyes, & pity roses
This week we head on to Argentina, as the tour of South America continues. We learn from the date card there's one guy in the house who hasn't become acquainted with JoJo's lips. The guys have a group date and we learn just how traumatic it is when there's a poker misunderstanding in the house. We have a second two-on-one as we watch a two-on-one tango session. And JoJo just can't bear to make a choice come rose ceremony time.
Bachelorette 12 / Episode 5: Chad-bye, mean boys, and L words
We finally get the finale of the Chad-drama, as we see him confronting the guys to make a quick subsequent final exit. The guys continue on to Uruguay where we see how uninteresting ABC can make the more exotic locale seem to be. We see Chad's exit brings the unity within the house to an end, as the "Mean Girls" crew begins to emerge. FInally, Robby takes his relationship with JoJo to a new level by dropping that great big L bomb.
Bachelorette 12 / Episode 3 & 4: Pools parties & Pennsylvania
It was two times the Bachelorette drama this week as the gang makes their way into the rustic Pennsylvania countryside. The fresh scenery doesn't lead to the clean start JoJo had imagined. We have this season's 2:1 date, which did not disappoint and left us one man down. With a bit of an open ending, we'll have to wait two weeks to see how things truly went down. To be continued?
Bachelorette 12 / Episode 2: Love flames, the Golden Gate, and end zone dances
It's two group dates and our first 1:1 as JoJo continues her quest for love. Sparks fly with Grant as he puts his day job to work to help to woo her. A new "narrator" emerges this week, our luggage-weight strong man, deli-meat lovin' Chad. Is he in it for the long haul though? TBD.
Bachelorette 12 / Episode 1: The Arrivals
On a night that went straight until dawn, this new crop of guys didn't disappoint. From former Bachelor cameos to pool laps, it was a packed season opener. Special guest Grace Seery joins to fill in for Leslie as we break down the first episode and talk about what we're expecting in the season ahead.
Bachelor 20 / The Finale and After the Final Rose
This season's journey comes to a close in Jamaica, where they're all still at the Sandals Resort. Ben's parents come in to meet both Lauren and JoJo, as he's torn making his decision. In the end, Ben does get down on one knee - leaving the other heartbroken. We get so see in After the Final Rose though that she's more than fine - in fact, she's our new Bachelorette! We can't wait to talk through her journey with you all starting in May.
Bachelor 20 / Women Tell All with Izzy Goodkind
Almost all of this year's 28 contestants (save final two Lauren B and JoJo) came together to rehash the highs and lows of this season of The Bachelor. This week, we chatted with Izzy Goodkind who shared more about her experience with the show and at Women Tell All.
Bachelor 20 / Episode 9: Turtles, the fantasy closet, and too many "I love you's"
The final three go to Jamaica and it's finally here - Fantasy Suites! We see which of the three gets stuck in the fantasy closet. One of the three get a super cute date that involves sea turtles (loved it). And we finally get to see the "I love you" scene the show's been plugging all season. We're anticipating the season finale is gonna be a doozy.
Bachelor 20 / Episode 8: Instant dads, cheese, and wait, who's Chad?
Things get real as Ben visits the final four in their hometowns. Amanda introduces her two girls to the first man she's dated since their dad. Lauren takes Ben to a whisk(e)y "liberry", and he kinda loves it. He and Caila play house, but in a plastic kinda way. JoJo brings the unexpected drama with a cast of many colorful men in her life in Dallas. It's a tearful end of the episode as Ben settles on the final three.
Bachelor 20 / Episode 7: Half-court shots, home runs, and boat rides in Warsaw
It's an unofficial early hometown as the ladies accompany Ben back to see his old haunts in charming Warsaw, Indiana. We see more of just how much Ben can't let high school go and find out which contestant has clearly always wanted to work at the McDonald's drive through. It's several rounds of tears as a couple of the ladies make their exit. And then there were four... Special thanks to Nick Viall for the fabulous intro to this week's episode. We were lucky enough to chat briefly with Nick at "The Biggest Group Date" charity event and he was quite the gentleman.
Bonus Episode - Valentine's Day with The Bachelor
We spent this Valentine's Day with some of our favorite former Bachelor contestants at The Biggest Group Date Ever, hosted by Ashley I here in NYC. We had some lovely conversations with the guys (and our Badlands-surviving hostess-with-the-mostess) and are here to report back on all of the evening's events. We also talk a little about Janner's wedding on a special ABC titled "The Bachelor at 20: A Celebration of Love". Special thanks to JJ Lane for our spicy intro (and our new explicit warning).
Bachelor 20 / Episode 6: It's Not Better in the Bahamas
It's a rocky transition when the group goes from Mexico City to the mostly-not-sunny Bahamas. This week it's paddling pigs, everyone is in love with Ben, and one pair of eyebrows breaks out the burn book in a last ditch effort to win a rose.
Bachelor 20 / Episode 5: Mexico City, Interrupted
It's unclaimed weaves on the nightstand, too many cooks en la cocina, and an unexpected exit as the ladies head south of the border. (Music tracks all royalty-free & courtesy of Garageband)
Bachelor 20 / Episode 4: Fireworks, Talentless Talent Shows, & a Twin-On-One
It's shattered champagne flutes for one contestant. The ladies compete in a talent contest, with many proclaiming they have no talents. Boho Bride Becca helps Pastor Ben for a day, and a surprise "twin-on-one" leaves one twin behind in Sin City. (Music tracks all royalty-free & courtesy of Garageband)
Bachelor 20 / Episode 3: Hot Tubs (Again), Planes, & Cankles
It's stripes versus stars as the contestants compete in a soccer match for the trophy of Ben's heart, two ladies get high flying one-on-one dates with our Bachelor, and one of our favorites follows her tattoo's advice and makes her way out of the Bachelor Mansion. (Music tracks all royalty-free & courtesy of Garageband)
Bachelor 20 / Episode 2: Queens, Hot Tubs, & Robots
The contestants compete in school-based high school games to be Ben Higgins' "Homecoming Queen", we see our first one-on-one-date, and the ladies go to a Doctor of Love to see if their scents make them a love match for Ben. (Music tracks all royalty-free & courtesy of Garageband)
Bachelor 20 / Episode 1: The Arrivals
Check out our first episode dissecting Bachelor 20's season premiere. (Intro track royalty-free & courtesy of Garageband)