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.
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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.
On his way to find the future Mrs. Higgins (hope shes okay with changing her name!
Here to give Ben helpful advice, they go back and forth about how many women he should kiss.
Chris says all of em!
Sean says just to be careful not to do it in front of the other girls.
Jason gives the advice to not close off anybody.
(And in his case, he means not even AFTER the final rose ceremony.)
(Translation: Chris secretly loved Ashley S.!)
heads to change for night one on his journey to find love that hes lovable.
And by that, he means that they have one contestant from Canada.
(To be fair, Ben said it first.)
First impression:Direct quote from my notes: Couldve been worse.
Caila, 23.Caila broke up with her real-life boyfriend because she saw Ben on TV and liked him.
Im thinking Fate: Part 2 isnt going to be a fairytale.
First impression:Drop her.
(Too far?)
(Tell that to Jennifer Lopez.)
First impression:Forgettable.
Jami, 23.Here she is!
Our world traveler all the way from Canada!
And not only is she from another country, but she knows Kaitlyn Bristowe!
She tells Ben that Kaitlyn told her all about his really, really, really big…heart.
First impression:Awkward but cute.
Jubilee, 24.And the winner for least-subtle intro is Jubilee, who opens things up by firing a gun!
Because nothing says love like violence!
To be fair, Jubilee is a military vet.
And yet, she claims there will be casualties on her mission to win Bens heart.
So you know shes a romantic!
First impression:Personally, I love you, Jubilee.
I cant imagine Ben choosing anyone else.
I mean, youre clearly the obvious choice.
She also has two daughters and what I assume is a closet full of matching swimsuits.
First impression:I dont trust people who say super cute.
Lace, 25.In case you thought Lace would be subtle, you were so, so wrong.
Just like that, Lace lands the first kiss, and possibly the first restraining order!
First impression:No, Ben.
Hows that for mystery!
First impression:Can you make a first impression if they dont know your name?
If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, does it make a sound?
#lifequestions
Shushanna, 27.Is she speaking Russian?
He thinks her name is Shanna.
First impression:Whatever the opposite of a touchdown is, this is that.
A safety, maybe?
Joelle JoJo, 24.JoJo clearly did a lot of thinking before coming on this show.
And thankfully, she came to the only real conclusion: Nightmares of a half-woman, half-unicorn.
Showing up in her unicorn mask, she tells Ben, Unicorns do exist.
(A sentence Ive waited all my life to write.)
And you know what?
First impression:I kind of like them, guys.
First impression:I want a cupcake.
Mandi, 28.Mandi is not your average girl.
She lives her life by two simple rules: Embrace the weird and always floss.
First impression:Wake me when its over.
First impression:What does she have against full-size horses?
Wait, I take it back.
Huey just stood on someones dress.
#HueyForBachelor
Breanne, 30.Aw, Breanne packed Ben a picnic!
Oh wait, just kidding.
She brought him some gluten to beat on the ground because Glutens Satan.
First impression:A ONESIE.
Rachel, 23.Shes unemployed and yet she shows up on a hoverboard?
First impression:Marry her, Ben!
Jessica, 23.Landing the longest hug yet, shes either clingy or were witnessing a love connection.
First impression:Contender.
Tiara, 27.If you thought her name was the best thing about her, boy were you wrong!
Tiara is a chicken enthusiast.
She even has framed pictures of them all around her room.
She also has a framed photo of Ben.
Translation: Shes very emotionally stable and super great at conversing with humans.
First impression:No matter what, shell always have her chickens.
Lauren LB, 23.How has this been a long time coming?
Did Ben just thank her for coming?
First impression:Theres no hope.
Jackie, 23.Jackie came prepared…with a SAVE THE DATE CARD.
First impression:What do you wanna bet she already has afamily albummade?
First impression:Bens into it.
(Im kind of into it.)
Ladies and gentleman,you know what time it is.
Outside, Rose Head literally gives Ben a dental exam.
If I had to describe my worst date, it would be this.
Once youve seen a mans plaque…well, youve seen a mans plaque.
Catching up with Olivia, its evident that Ben is taken with this one-dimple beauty.
And its a good thing because she left her job to come here.
Hope youre worth it, Ben!
Enter Becca, Amber, and Beccas cleavage.
Quick, important update courtesy of Harrison: Becca is still a virgin.
I mean, some might even describe them as: meh.
So count your blessings, ladies.
You couldnt have asked for less-threatening people.
Panicking that Ben is going to forget her, Lace steals Ben from Jubilee to one-up herself.
(So she isnt threatened by Jubilee, the one who can fire a gun.)
Remember when Lace assaulted Ben earlier?
Well, now shed like to ask for another kiss.
At least, if he can understand what she just said.
Is it awkward if I ask you for a better kiss?
she slurs, to which Id like to say, YES, IT REALLY TRULY IS.
Not only are you kind of oddly insulting his kissing skills, but youre altogether being highly inappropriate.
Well, he did, but he didnt want to hurt her very drunk feelings.
But all Lace hears is that Ben sought her out, so shes happy.
Yes, one women will.
Lace is pretty sure that the rose and Ben is all hers, but Ben doesnt agree.
Hes currently swimming in a sea of women that he thinks are way out of my league.
And when it comes time to make a decision, Ben hands the first impression rose to Olivia.
Guys, she left her job.
Did he really have a choice?
With that, Harrison breaks up the fun.
Its rose ceremony time!
I dont know how you all are feeling, but Lace is pissed.
Also, can we talk about how Rose Head could totally play a witch inThe Wizard of Oz?
NEXT: Huey bids farewell
Without further ado, lets introduce Ben to his first rose ceremony.
(And just like that, Im pitching a Huey-Sheila spinoff.)
But if you thought the drama was over, well, youve clearly never watched this show.
After all, everyone knows that a rose is not a rose unless theres eye contact involved.
(Or something like that.)
Bet you wish youd kept Huey now, dont ya Ben?
And that, my friends, is where our journey ends…for now.
Ill see you all back here next week.
