And dont even get me started on the most unbelievable thing of the season: Cailas fathers orange pants. That was one twist I did NOT see coming. And yet, here we are. Credit: Matt Dunn/ABC #neverforget In Jamaica, Bens spending every free moment hoping and praying for clarity. (This just in: Single people everywhere collectively tell Ben to f off.) Meeting up with his parents, Ben hopes that mom and dad can share some wisdom....
So what does our favorite Rose Master have to say about Bens first night? Plus, be sure to watch episode 1 of The Most DramaticBachelorRecap Ever in the video up top! ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Congratulations on making it to season 20! Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC How does it feel? Its a huge honor. It doesnt happen in this business no matter how great your show is theres usually a shelf life. So lets get to Ben!...
Do you need some validation? Is your confidence slipping? Well…suck it up! Credit: Jean Whiteside/ABC Because were headed to Bens hometown of Warsaw, Ind. But in what decade? Or does everyone in town drive cars made in the 1930s? Talk to each other. So in case you were wondering, Ive officially found my personal hell. Catching up with his parents, Ben describes the six women he has left. Becca has a good side and a standoffish side....
On the upside, he hasnt abandoned his sweaters yet. And by perfecting, I mean that she doesnt flash anyone, so well take it as a win. Preparing Ben to meet her daughters, Amanda tells him, They love it if you chase them. Credit: Scott Evans/ABC Im not gonna lie, Kinsleys excited squeal was one of the cutest things Ive ever seen/heard. Within moments of seeing her mom, Kinsley gets to the point by asking, Wheres Ben?...
A trip to the Bahamas leaves one woman stranded on an island…forever? So Im going to go ahead and take back my statement that theyre scientists and instead go with witches. (And here you thought my supernatural phase ended last week.) Credit: ABC In other words, poor Olivia just cant win. As Olivia puts it, Im different. I like reading books in my room and THINKING and thats what I do....
Thankfully, this time, it isnt directed at any one thing in particular, except maybe women? Just kidding, theyre far too exhausted for any of that. Instead, their fascinating observations include statements like, There are not a lot of us. Credit: Ronda Churchill/ABC So, Lauren H. is good at math. Waiting for a date card, the women are a bit disappointed when Chris Harrison walks in. The women have one hour to pack and catch their flight because Bens already there....
THIS is what life is all about, people. So which ladies will get to join this perfect specimen on the first group date of the season? Fun fact: The real Lace has terrible hearing. Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC The date card said Lets learn HOW TO love, not Lets learn ABOUT love. Regardless, shed like you to know that shes not crazy. She simply wants a rose and the promise of forever from a guy she just met....
(Oddly, theBachelormansion shares a striking resemblance with Corporate America.) Is she talking yesterday? In her entire life? Credit: ABC They just want to talk about how awful she is. (And if shes living on a former news anchor salary, shes also a liar.) He explains that this week, there will be two one-on-one dates and a group date. GALLERY:Ranking Every Season ofThe Bachelor But for now, the one-on-one goes to Lauren B....
A tip to whoever wins this thing: Ben needs to live in a cold-weather city. He belongs in sweaters and literally nothing else. (Take that however you choose.) Credit: ABC Also, Ben is high. Meeting up with Caila, Bens ready to take their deep like his roots! If a day together is weird, what would an eternity together be like? (Who knew Ben was so confident?) As for Caila, she knows that their relationship needs to be OPEN again....
Its like becoming a vampire: All of a sudden, everything is heightened. The dates are more romantic. The drama is more dramatic. Credit: Eniac Martinez/ABC You get the point. And yes, I stand by my vampire comparison. And this week, that experiment took place in Mexico City. Now at the halfway point in his journey, Ben feels that hes progressing with multiple women. And if Emilys not already on his list of frontrunners, shes ready to be....
I mean, if you thought you knew what a celebration looked like, clearly you were wrong. This is fun, people! We kick off the night with a montage of Ben and Chris Harrison crashing viewing parties. Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABC but they dont even bring any food or booze to contribute to the evening. I love booze more than Ben. (Kidding, guys. Im not the night-one Lace of recappers, I swear.)...
So yeah, this shows just as subtle as it was in 2015. Did I mention that hes young? Catching up with Bens parents, we discover the very evident theme of the season. Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC Remember that time Ben claimed he felt unlovable during Kaitlyns season? But apparently, it really struck a chord with someone. Clearly, moms never watched this show. You really might want to watch what you say there, ma....
Read ahead forThe Most Dramatic Slack Chat EverTM(and check out the episodes full recapright here). Well get to Ben in a moment, but lets start with the ladies. Is this the craziest group weve ever seen? Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC And which crazy stood out most amongst the crazies? Thats some brilliant work. My favorite was Shushanna for not speaking any English. Shes a Russian Little Mermaid and Ben is the Prince Eric we deserve....
