BBs! I’ve been so busy lately with work that this premiere totally fell off my radar and I didn’t have a chance to watch until today. But it was completely worth the wait! So let’s dive in!
Joan, as you may remember, was on the Golden Bachelor, but left early because her daughter called and needed her to come home. So I’m so excited she’s the Golden Bachelorette! We start the episode with Joan’s love story with her husband, John. They were together 33 years until he died of pancreatic cancer. So sad!
Then it’s time for the show. Joan arrives at the Bachelor mansion and looks stunning in her beaded, golden dress! She’s to have 24 eligible bachelors woo her. BUT we aren’t going to see much of one of them. You may have heard that Gil Ramirez had a restraining order taken out against him in the short period of time between when ABC ran background checks and when production started on the show. So they are editing the show to minimize Gil’s screen time. Way to go ABC!
I’m not going to detail every limo entrance, just the stand outs. First we have Pascal. He lives in Chicago but was born and raised in Paris, France and has that fabulous accent. He’s pretty cute too! Kim is a retired Navy captain and he arrives in his uniform. Jonathan is SO CUTE and is in fantastic shape! Michael is from Charlotte! Jack arrives singing My Way, and while he doesn’t have a bad voice, something about him creeps me out. Charles L. is the sweetest widower. Guy is an ER doctor and is pretty cute too! David rides up on a horse, then wants to take Joan to meet the horse but the horse has run away! ha! Keith pulls up in an old station wagon, complete with luggage strapped to the roof. He’s 6’5″ and seems like a really fun guy. The last man to arrive is Mark, Kelsey’s dad. Kelsey introduces him to Joan and it’s all v cute!
They all move inside and Joan gives a wee speech, then Pascal steals her away first. It turns out Pascal moved to Chicago at age 22 from Paris and now he’s a successful salon owner. While they wait to chat with Joan, all the guys are talking to each other about their kids. It’s v sweet. One of the guys starts playing pickleball with Joan, then EVERYONE comes out of the house and grabs paddles and there are balls flying everywhere! Fun chaos!
One of the main themes the guys are talking with Joan about is how at their age they all feel invisible, and Joan feels that too. It’s sad.
Keith gets the first impression rose and the first and only kiss of the night!
Then everyone gathers in the great room and Jesse wheels in a big tv. They all watch messages from all the mens’ children and even some grandchildren. It’s so sweet! All the guys are hugging each other and supporting each other and everyone is in tears.
Rose Ceremony
With about 6 roses left, Joan is overcome with emotion and leaves the room for a moment to talk to Jesse. She says it’s all just so much harder than she thought it would be- sending the men home. She comes back and finishes, giving Jack (bleh) the last rose. Going home: Bill, David, Ken, Pablo, and Thomas.
Joan has a REALLY great group of guys! Well, except for Gil the stalker and Jack (IMO). I can already tell this is going to be an emotional season! I can’t wait to watch Joan get her second chance at love!!! Until next time BBs! xoxo 🌹
Bless Your Heart 