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Bachelor Finale

Shanny

It’s the finale BBs!!! Let me tell you that I have been avoiding social media since last night trying not to spoil it for myself! Anyway, let’s dive in!

We are in Tulum, Mexico to meet Joey‘s family. There’s his mom, his dad, two sisters and a brother-in-law. Daisy meets the family first. She looks so cute in a pretty red dress. Daisy tells Joey’s sisters that she loves Joey and would say yes to a proposal. Then Daisy is talking with Joey‘s mom and they’re both crying and Daisy says I’m so sure and confident in him. Joey‘s mom says she would be honored to be Daisy‘s mother-in-law which is really sweet!

Next, on the same day, Kelsey goes to meet Joey‘s parents and family which is unusual. I thought that they would do these on different days, but apparently not. So, Kelsey comes in and she looks beautiful. She has the best hair! When Joey’s sisters ask Kelsey, are you ready for an engagement? Kelsey says I think so. They tell Joey what Kelsey says and he’s concerned about it, because she didn’t say yes for sure.

The next day there’s a date with Daisy, the final date, and they go on a spiritual journey with a shaman. Daisy is all in her head worried that it’s not going to be her at the end. That night during the nighttime portion of their date, Daisy tells Joey she loves him.

Next is Kelsey‘s date with Joey. They have a spa day and everything is pretty normal. Kelsey says that she’s fully aware that Daisy is still in the picture and she’s worried about it because she knows how great Daisy is and she knows that Daisy and Joey have a really good connection.

So then we come to proposal day. Daisy goes to see Kelsey after they’re both all dressed up and Daisy tells Kelsey that her date with Joey just felt off, and she knows that it’s not her and she wants to step aside and let Joey and Kelsey be happy.

The next shot is of both of the girls riding together in the SUV!!! Presumably going to see Joey! They’re holding hands and supporting each other and it’s just amazing because this whole show is so often seen as a competition, especially between the women and it’s not. It’s just supposed to be about finding the right person for the bachelor or the bachelorette.

Daisy goes to Joey first. She says I love you but the thing is you’re not going to choose me and I’m going to do what’s best for me and I’m going to go. They talk for a little bit more and he says can I walk you out and she says no this is something I need to do on my own. So she walks out by herself. Daisy goes to Kelsey and they hug and Daisy says I know your mom is looking down on this moment and she’s going to be so happy! Daisy is a queen!!!

Then Kelsey walks up to Joey by the beach and he proposes and it’s beautiful and she says yes and they’re crying and it’s really sweet.

Then we cut back to LA for After the Final Rose. Daisy comes out onto the stage looking amazing. She joins Joey on stage and she’s so poised and positive and they have nothing but the nicest things to say to each other and about each other. Then Daisy leaves and Kelsey joins Joey on stage and she is wearing a similar dress to what Daisy is wearing. They are very happy and Joey says how lucky he is. It’s very sweet.

Daisy comes back out on stage and Kelsey joins her. They hold hands and support each other again, talking about their futures.

Next they announce the next bachelorette is ….. Jenn!!! I’m so excited for her! She’s the first Asian bachelorette and she’s so cute and witty and I think she’s going to have a fun season!

Jesse said Jenn’s season won’t air until July. I’m wondering if we will have a Golden Bachelorette first?? And that’s it for now BBs! xo 🌹

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Bachelorette Week 9- Finale

Shanny

BBs this season has FLOWN and it’s already time for the Finale! We start with Charity experiencing acid reflux because of Aaron! Aaron, who flew in to Fiji on his own to surprise Charity. C & A sit and chat and C invites A to dinner that night. Later, at Fake Dinner, they chat and make out.

The next day is the Rose Ceremony. Joey gets there first, then Dotun, then Aaron. When Joey sees Aaron his eyes BUG OUT!!! Joey is SO confused about Aaron! He was expecting Xavier! Meanwhile my eyes are bugging out over Dotun’s too short and MUCH too tight pants. My word! Joey gets the first rose then Charity takes Aaron out to “chat” but then sends him home. Dotun gets the last rose.

Joey meets Charity’s family first and the family (Mom, Dad, & sister Mia) LOVE Joey!!! I mean they LOVE him! Dotun meets the fam the next day and it’s a totally different vibe. Mom says Dotun is familiar and easy. Charity wants Mom to tell C what to do, who to pick, who Mom likes best but Mom says C knows in her heart who she needs to pick.

Charity then has the last dates with both of them (separately). Which aren’t really dates but more just hanging out on the couch. Joey gives C the poem from New Orleans in a frame. Dotun gives C a bunch of little gifties.

Then the men pick out rings.

Joey arrives first to the proposal site. Whomp womp. If you’ve ever watched The Bachelor you know this means he isn’t the one. Charity lets him down and it’s so heartbreaking. Joey’s crying, C’s crying, I’m crying, You’re crying!!! He’s such a sweet gentleman and graciously bows out. C walks him to the van and he leaves in tears.

Back in LA, Charity comes out on stage with Joey and J’s eyes are all red. They have a bittersweet reunion.

Dotun proposes back in Fiji and of course Charity says yes. We’re all crying again! In LA, Jesse tells us that Charity will be on Dancing with the Stars AND that they are sending C & D to Greece!

Joey is named the new Bachelor and they pick a girl out of the audience to date him!

The Golden Bachelor AND Bachelor in Paradise start at the end of September! Until then BBs! xo 🌹

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Bachelorette Week 8- Men Tell All

Shanny

But DO they tell all??? BBs, Jesse looks at the camera with the dead eyes of a doomed hostage and says “They’re here to spill the tea- and I’m thirsty!” Same Jesse, same.

I can’t help but notice none of the men are wearing socks with their suits! Bizarre to me. So we dive in to the “tea” and we start off with some guy I swear to you that I’ve never seen before in my life- Peter. He talks about how all the guys used FP as a sort of hashtag to pick on him. The FP stands for F*(% Peter. Look, I can’t be keeping up with what these guys do in the time between when the show wraps and Men Tell All! Especially when it’s this silly.

Not much else happens in the first few minutes. Brayden is there with is dangly earrings and we find out that he goes to Paradise. SHOCKER!!! They then show a clip of Brayden in Paradise with a girl complimenting his earrings before they make out. So wait, they’ve already shot Paradise?!? When will it air??? I have questions ABC!!!

Xavier goes up to the hot seat next and says he “put his foot in his mouth” when he told Charity he cheated on his ex. Multiple times. Dude, that’s not putting your foot in your mouth! Charity comes out on stage and states that X should have told her about his infidelities way before the Fantasy Suites Fake Dinner! YEP. Charity does not suffer fools y’all and I love that for her! Charity asks X why did he tell her he loved her as she was putting him in the car to leave and he spews a bunch of bologna! Then he gives her a rose he knit. Cute rose, but dude- you blew it and you know it!

Tanner is so sweet- I wish C had had more time with him. Sean invites himself up to sit next to Charity onstage! Too funny when Jesse calls him on it! Des, Trista, and DeAnna (previous Bachelorettes) come out on stage to give Charity advice. Nice to see that Trista and Des have successful marriages!

After a preview of Charity’s finale we get to meet Gerry (pronounced Gary), the first Golden Bachelor! I am SO excited for his show!!! Gerry is from Indiana and I was so not prepared for him to tell the story of marrying his high school sweetheart, having 43 happy years with her, then losing her to a sudden infection less than a month after they move into their dream house! My HEART! He was crying talking about it. He has 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters who encouraged him to sign up for the Golden Bachelor. I can’t wait to see his journey and I sure do hope he finds real love again. Gerry doesn’t even know what an Instagram influencer is so you KNOW he’s here for the right reasons!

Until Charity’s finale, xo 🌹

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Bachelorette Week 7- Fantasy Suites

Shanny

BBs this week is Fantasy Suites and boy has this season just flown by! It’s like it’s been on fast forward for weeks!

We are in FIJI this week and it is absolutely stunning! Only 3 men left- Dotun, Joey, and Xavier.

Xavier’s date is first. They go by boat to a private island. Fijian dancers perform for them and then dress Charity and X up in traditional Fijian outfits. They carry Charity over to X on a thatched platform like a queen. Then two elders teach X & C all about Fijian wedding rituals and customs.

That night X tells Char he has fears and doubts and that he’s been unfaithful to his past girlfriends! Yikes! This is a HUGE issue for C! X then says “I don’t ever want to be unfaithful to you”. But he’s acting like it’s not a choice! Like he doesn’t have a say in the matter. It’s all v strange. Just be a grown man and keep it in your pants X!!! They keep talking and C is getting more and more angry because X won’t say he will be loyal. Charity then says she can’t give X the invitation to spend the night in the Fantasy Suite. WAY TO GO C!!! Char then walks X out to the car. BYE! I’m so disappointed in him!!!

Joey’s date is next.

Charity drives up to Joey in an ATV and the plan is to spend the day riding around in an ATV but they have technical difficulties with the ATV. So they hike to a waterfall instead and sit and chat. This gives Charity the chance to ask Joey about if he’s been his true self with her since Uncle Joe put doubt in her mind last week. They talk it out and Charity feels much better about it all.

That night over Fake Dinner they tell each other they are in love with each other, then they go to the Fantasy Suite and spend the night. The next morning Charity and Joey wake up all smitten and happy.

Dotun has the last date. Charity and Dotun ride jet skis to a sand bar on a private island. It’s stunning! That night they also tell each other they are in love with each other. Dotun just seems so perfect to Charity and she wonders if he’s too perfect. They retire to the Fantasy Suite and wake up the next morning happy.

Later on, Charity is sunning by the pool when Aaron appears! He’s flown to Fiji to talk to Charity and tell her he loves her. They chat for a bit but then she steps away to collect herself and that’s where we end!

Next week is Men Tell All! Until then BBs! xo 🌹

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Bachelorette Week 6-Hometowns

Shanny

BBs it’s Hometowns! One of my favorite episodes because we get to see where these knucklehead men come from! I was up in the mountains last week celebrating my 50th birthday so you get a double dose of Bachelorette recaps today!

First up is Aaron in Houston, TX.

Today we are going to meet Mom, Dad, 2 brothers, and a SIL. Mom really likes Charity after their conversation. Dad even tells Aaron that Charity is a keeper! After meeting the fam, Char & Aaron go to his high school football field. It’s night and all the lights are on. Aaron has letter jackets for them and champagne. He tells C he’s falling in love with her as they dance to the same song they danced to on their first date. It’s v sweet and Charity is crying happy tears.

Next is Joey in Collegeville, PA.

Charity and Joey play tennis and Joey gets to show off his coaching skills. He’s v patient with her. Uncle Joe surprises them by appearing at the tennis courts. Uncle Joe was Joey’s mentor and tennis coach. Then we meet Joey’s family. Mom, Dad, 2 sisters, BIL, and Uncle Joe. While Char is chatting with one of the sisters, she confesses that she’s falling in love with Joey. Turns out Uncle Joe is super skeptical of the Bachelorette process. He even goes so far as to suggest to Charity that she may not know the real Joey! This is v concerning for C, as she had planned on telling Joey she’s falling in love with him. But instead, she leaves in tears and a v confused Joey is wondering if this is goodbye.

Xavier in Cleveland, OH is next.

X takes Charity to a knitting class. It’s v cute and sweet!!! Then it’s time to meet the fam. We meet X’s mom who is battling MS. X’s sister LOVES Charity after their chat. Xavier tells Char he’s falling in love with her.

Last we have Dotun in Fresno, CA.

Apparently Dotun’s parents are on their annual trip to Nigeria and can’t be there to meet Charity. Just as Charity and Dotun get settled in for dinner with his other family members (including a v cute Grandma), SURPRISE! Dotun’s parents arrive! His parents adore Charity and shower her with gifts. Afterwards, Dot & Char take a gorgeous classic Thunderbird to a drive in theatre where they watch home videos from their childhoods. It’s v sweet!

Rose Ceremony

We are back in LA for the rose ceremony. All the men are looking extra sharp in their suits and in some cases, tuxedos. Dotun get’s the first rose. Then Xavier, then Joey. Charity walks Aaron out and she’s v emotional, in tears. She’s questioning her decision.

Next up- Fantasy Suites! See you in a bit BBs!!! xo 🌹

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Bachelorette Week 5

Shanny

BBs! Charity’s season is FLYING by! I can’t believe we’re down to only 6 guys left and we haven’t even left the country!!! This week we are in New Orleans and I have a question- where is Jesse Palmer??? Didn’t see hide nor hair of him this week!!!

Joey 1-1

Joey and Charity take a horse drawn carriage through the city. They visit a tarot card reader and a street poet who writes an impromptu poem for Joey and Charity right there on the spot. That night Charity brings up interracial relationships when she and Joey are talking. Joey reassures Charity that he’s up for the challenge. Charity gives Joey the rose- meaning she will be meeting his family next week! Joey then tells Charity he’s falling in love with her.

Sean & Tanner 2-1

Sean is PISSED that he got a 2-1 instead of a 1-1. He’s fuming!!! Tanner just feels overlooked. Charity, Sean, & Tanner go on a tour of the bayou in a boat to spot gators. Sean is acting like this is a contest. Tanner is a bit more reserved. After the boat tour they have a crawfish boil. That night they meet back up with Charity and Sean is wearing his pants so short! And no socks! Bleh! Charity and Sean chat first, then she chats with Tanner. Tanner and Charity don’t seem to have much chemistry, and their kiss seems stiff and a bit forced. But maybe he would warm up more if they had more time together. Charity decides not to hand out a rose and send either one of them home!

Dotun 1-1

Charity and Dotun go on the Crescent City Classic Fun Run in tutus and boas! They are too cute!!! They get to meet a bunch of locals and have some beer along the way. That night over Fake Dinner, Dotun shares his fear of failure. He also tells Charity he’s falling in love with her. Charity gives Dotun the rose. When she’s speaking to the camera later she’s crying happy tears!

Back at the hotel, Sean is whining about how insecure he’s feeling because he hasn’t gotten a 1-1, and how he’s gotten zero validation. Dotun comes home from his date with his rose and it upsets Sean SO MUCH that while Dotun is telling everyone about his date, Sean walks out pouting.

Sean then goes to see Charity in her room. He complains to her “I haven’t gotten a 1-1. I haven’t gotten a rose before a rose ceremony”. Listen dude, Charity does not owe you a THING!!! Simmer down! Charity then tells Sean she just can’t “get there” with him and walks him out. BYE!!!

Group Date

Aaron, Tanner, and Xavier all join Charity for this group date. It’s not much of a date though- they just meet Charity at this big house then take turns chatting with her. Aaron gets a rose there. But Charity has another rose on the table. Charity says she can’t hand out the remaining rose right now.

Later, Charity goes to Tanner’s room and breaks it off with him. He’s a complete gentleman about it, even though it’s evident he’s v sad. Charity walks him out.

Then Charity meets up with Xavier and gives him the last rose. So that means Aaron, Joey, Dotun, and Xavier are moving on to home towns.

Until then…. see you next week BBs!!! xo 🌹

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Bachelorette Week 4

Shanny

BBs we’re at week 4 and we’ve changed locales again! This week we’re in Skamania County, Washington with the remaining 10 men.

Dotun 1-1

Charity picks up Dotun in a Jeep and they drive to one of the highest bridges in North America. This bridge stands 20 stories over what appears to be a small creek. Charity and Dotun bungee jump in tandem from this bridge not once, but twice! Brave souls! That night they cuddle up around a fire pit and roast marshmallows. Dotun tells Charity about how he came to the United States at age 4. Charity gives him the rose and they go make out in a hot tub.

Group Date

The next day 8 men meet Charity in the woods. They are joined by 3 little girls- Skamania Scouts! SOOOO cute and sassy!!! The scouts make the men go forage for food in the forest then present their findings. Brayden finds radishes and mushrooms and EATS THEM!!! All dirty and what not! I won’t even eat a clean radish! Speaking of Brayden, while Charity was on her date with Dotun, Bray was talking about how he wishes Charity would stop being the Bachelorette for a minute and just “turn it off”. Nice Bray, real nice.

Back to the woods. Aaron found a FROG to present to the scouts which results in squeals of horror! Then the men have to answer questions from the scouts. When the girls ask them who would you eat?, all the guys pick Brayden. ALL OF THEM! Aaron wins the challenge and gets some alone time to make out with Charity.

That night at the after party, Charity walks in on a heated discussion between Brayden and Aaron (shocker!). After some prompting, Brayden tells Charity that he’s packed his bags to go home twice now! Charity and Bray go chat and she looks v irritated! Bray tells her that “I feel like I like you but I don’t want to be here right now”. So Charity walks him and his giant flash drive looking earrings out! BYE!!!

The after party continues and all the remaining guys step up their reassurance game with Charity. Joey gets the group date rose.

Xavier 1-1

Charity and Xavier go to a fruit festival and walk around trying different fruits. C says that X reminds her so much of her ex that she can’t get it out of her head. At Fake Dinner they talk about past relationships because C wants to know how X feels about infidelity. BTW, Charity has been looking so cute this season! Her stylist is doing a great job!!! Charity and Xavier talk about their fears and X shares that his mother has multiple sclerosis and this has shaped his life and career choices to the point that he’s devoted his life to trying to find a cure. Charity tears up over this and is so moved by Xavier’s obvious love for his mother. She feels much better about him and gives him the rose.

Cocktail Party

All the guys are sitting in their hotel lobby chatting while John and Charity are off talking. All the sudden Brayden walks in! Wearing FLIP FLOPS, his trademark giant earrings, and a scarf. He walks right past the guys without a word and goes to find Charity. He finds Charity with John and just stands there like a creeper watching John and Charity make out. They stop and John leaves to join the group. Bray sits down with Charity and apologizes for not opening up. He wishes her well and walks back out again. It was all pretty pointless! As Bray is walking back past the guys, Aaron gets in B’s face and all the guys follow B out to his van. Everyone is yelling. Bray calls them all jackasses and threatens to beat up Aaron then his van leaves. Because of this interruption, Charity ends the cocktail party. Most of the guys didn’t get time with her and they are beside themselves!

Rose Ceremony

Only 3 roses on the table! Aaron, Tanner, and Sean get roses. Going home tonight are Caleb B (who’s visibly upset), John (who tears up too), and Michael. I’m so sad about John! I was hoping he was a dark horse in this race!!! EVERYONE is emotional and crying at the outcome of this rose ceremony.

And that’s it BBs! Until next week!!! xo 🌹

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Bachelorette Week 3

Shanny

Week 3 BBs! We start the show with Charity announcing a change in their living arrangements- they are going to Oceanside, CA. Apparently it’s near San Diego. I’m geographically challenged!

Brayden 1-1

While all the other guys pile onto a bus to travel to Oceanside, Brayden and Charity take a helicopter ride to Petco Park where the San Diego baseball team plays. Charity & Brayden have the park to themselves for the day. While there, B tells Charity that he’s not sure if this process is for him. UGH. At least for this date B toned down his accessories. He’s wearing small hoop earrings this time. Normally he looks like a realtor named Barb who’s in her 50s and can’t wait to put you in a snazzy condo!

Fake Dinner

That night B shares with Charity that in his one serious relationship (remember, he’s just a wee babe at 24 years old), he was cheated on, so he’s got trauma from that and that watching Charity date all these other guys scares him. Also, he says “like” a record number of times in a 5 minute period. It’s like, getting on my like, nerves. Charity asks if B is going to stay and B says he’ll “try”. Again I say, UGH. Sir, have you not seen the show? Why are these guys always surprised that the Bachelorette/Bachelor is dating multiple people?!? It’s literally the premise of the show!!! Charity gives Brayden the rose and for the life of me I can’t figure out why except that physically he’s a cutie. But when he opens his mouth he ruins it ALL.

Group Date

This group date is so fun! Jojo & Jordan host it and Charity arrives all decked out in pink. Yep, it’s Barbie themed!!! Simu Liu (a Ken in the movie and may I say, SWOON) sends a video message to Charity and the guys. So the guys have to dress up as Ken and write and perform a song for Charity to the tune of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” in front of a live audience. The guys all have ridiculously funny Ken outfits like “Birthday suit Ken” and “Astronaut Ken” and these poor dudes can not sing. Except for Caleb who’s got some pipes!!! It’s all v entertaining and fun! Sean ends his song by kissing Charity in front of everyone, which impresses her, and he wins the contest. Sean and Charity go to the pier to watch the sunset and make out while the other Kens head to the after party.

After Party

Aaron B. is sporting an unfortunate camel colored turtleneck. I tell you, some of the styles of the guys in this group is questionable! Sean joins the guys and rubs everyone the wrong way by stealing Charity away first. Tanner is a cutie I’ve decided, but I don’t see him lasting. Charity takes Dotun up to her room to chat because she realizes he does better in a more intimate setting. Dotun gets the group date rose.

Warwick 1-1

I had to look at my notes from Night ONE to figure out who Warwick is because we have not heard one word from this man since then!!! He’s cute though but all the guys say he’s v v quiet. Let’s hope he opens up on his 1-1. Warwick is in a tuxedo and Charity is in a gown and they go to Belmont Park (an amusement park), which they have all to themselves. It’s a fun evening of riding rollercoasters until it’s time to chat. CRICKETS BBs. CRICKETS. Poor Charity is doing everything she can to spoon feed a conversation to Warwick at Fake Dinner but he just ums and ahhs and hems and haws and never actually says anything of substance! Charity asks why did past relationships fail? He can’t tell her. What are your best qualities? We will never know. He’s basically taken an oath of silence. He finally chokes out that communication is a weakness. YA THINK?? But when talking to the camera, Warwick says he thinks the night is going well even though amusement parks make him tired. Charity is beyond bored and frustrated and puts us all out of our misery by sending him home. In the car with the producer the man FALLS ASLEEP!!! Bahahaha!!!

Back at the hotel, Brayden is running his mouth again and says he doesn’t know if he could get engaged after dating Charity while she’s dating the other guys. SIR!!! Again I ask you- Have. You. Not. Seen. The. Show??? BTW, Charity uses the word “cheers” as a verb and it’s getting on my nerves. I may have to start “cheersing” myself with some booze just to get through this season!!!

Cocktail Party

Xavier gives Charity a scarf he knit for her! He was working on it on the bus to San Diego. LOVE this man!

Brayden is sporting big dangly earrings, a mustache, AND a soul patch tonight. He’s so subtle and elegant. Aaron B. tells Charity that Bray isn’t ready for an engagement and all the things he’s heard Brayden saying at the house. Charity is v irritated and pulls Bray to chat. Bray tells Charity he can only give her “a connection”. This upsets Charity so she cancels the rest of the cocktail party, much to the chagrin of the other guys- many of whom haven’t had any time with Charity all week. And by chagrin I mean they are PISSED.

Rose Ceremony

Aaron B. gets the first rose and Tanner gets the last rose (whew!). After the final rose, Charity goes to chat with Jesse about taking away Brayden’s rose. But she decides to let him keep it for now because they have a “connection”. Girl is blinded by him!!! Going home: James, Aaron S., and Adrian.

Looks like next week Brayden continues to ruffle feathers! Until then my BBs!!! xo 🌹

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Bachelorette Week 2

Shanny

BBs! We’re already down to 19 men and it’s only the 2nd week!!! They are dropping like flies! Let’s dive in to week 2.

Aaron B. 1-1

Charity picks Aaron B up in a red, vintage Mustang and they go driving around LA. They end up at the foot of the Hollywood sign where they share some champagne and chat. Then they climb down to stand in front of the letters and make out. The whole time Aaron is yelling LET’S GO and while he seems like a nice enough man, this alone makes me want to throat punch him!

At Fake Dinner that night Aaron gets emotional talking about past relationships and being in therapy and I LOVE that he’s in therapy and not afraid to talk about it! Ok, I won’t punch him. He gets the rose.

Back at the house we learn that Adrian has a 1 year old daughter and Brayden enjoys wearing long, dangly statement earrings. Do with that what you will.

Group Date #1

We’re at the beach and the guys thing it’s just a standard beach hang until Jesse arrives and tells them they will be competing in the 4th annual Bachelor Dodgebowl! Brayden keeps talking about that dang 1st impression rose he won and it’s giving me major Christina Mandrell flashbacks and I do not like it one bit!!!

The guys all have to wear neon pink or green speedos and athletic cups. Xavier and long hair Caleb are straight up BEASTS at dodge ball!!! Adrian is named MVP and gets to join the winning pink team at the after party.

After Party

Brayden is soooo physically cute but daggum he says some DUMB stuff!!! He won’t stop putting Adrian down about Adrian being MVP & how Brayden wouldn’t have chosen him. Well, it wasn’t up to you now, was it Brayden??? When it’s Aiden’s turn to chat with Charity, he tells Charity that some guys are there acting like it’s spring break and aren’t taking the process, um, I mean, JOURNEY, seriously. Charity is not happy about this, obvs. John gets the group date. Yay!!!

Group Date #2

Gabby & Rachel are here to help Charity and one of the guys break the Bachelor Nation’s Longest Kiss in History record. First, the guys have to answer a bunch of questions about themselves and their romantic histories. Charity chooses Joey as the winner and they have to beat Sean Lowe’s record of 3 minutes 22 seconds. Charity and Joey kiss for a solid 4 minutes 25 seconds!!! Impressive!!! Joey gets a 1-1 date afterward and all the other guys have to go home to the mansion. On the 1-1 at Fake Dinner, Joey tells Charity that his father came out as gay to his mother when Joey was in kindergarten so they split up. Joey gets the rose.

The next day Jesse tells the guys there’s no cocktail party this week. That instead they are having a bar-b-que with Charity. Brayden says (to the camera) that if he doesn’t hear what he needs to from Charity that he’s going to go home. That his bags are packed. He’s all annoyed by the record breaking kiss from the group date he wasn’t even on!!! Have you not seen the show Brayden??? She is GOING to be kissing other dudes. Get over yourself.

Aiden tells Charity that Brayden called her “classless” when all the guys were talking about the record breaking kiss. Obviously Charity take offense to this. She leaves the bbq.

Rose Ceremony

Charity is wearing a gold beaded dress with beaded arm fringe and ALL I can think of is this lampshade my grandma had that looked JUST like this dress.

Brayden gets the last rose. He’s all upset that Aiden has been talking to Charity about him. Meanwhile, Aiden is all bent that some of the guys (mainly Brayden) aren’t v serious or mature. Brayden is only 24, how mature can he be? I don’t think his brain is even fully developed yet!!!

Going home: Caleb A., John Henry, Josh (sad. I liked him this episode. Didn’t even know he was here!), Kaleb, and Spencer.

And that’s it BBs! Until next week!!! 🌹

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Bachelorette Week 1

Shanny

Well BBs, It’s Charity Lawson’s turn to choose a husband from a bunch of men handpicked by ABC to vie for her love and I have thoughts. Let’s get into it! Night one starts with Charity emerging from the limo looking absolutely beautiful in a gorgeous purple/ berry colored beaded gown. It’s raining so they’ve set up a tent where the meetings can take place.

Notable limo entrances:

Xavier- from NC! He knits!!! I love that!

Chris- a professional jumper who does a backflip for Charity. Who knew you could jump for a living?

Brayden- a cute nurse who isn’t wearing socks with his suit, so that’s a strike against him.

Caleb- a pro wrestler! There are 3 Calebs! Including Kaleb, who is a GIANT.

John- gives Charity a fortune cookie “because he’s half Chinese/ half American” and so is the fortune cookie. Cute!!!

Charity’s brother Nehemiah arrives to surprise her at the end of the limo entrances. Gives her a boost of confidence.

What Charity doesn’t know is that Nehemiah is in disguise posing as a bartender. His disguise is so ridiculous and looks like he picked it up at Party City on the way over! He’s naturally bald so he’s wearing this cheap, terrible wig with a fake mustache and a hat. Yikes.

Xavier gets the first kiss. John gets a kiss. Yay!!! Then Aaron and Brayden.

Spencer tells Charity he has a child. Charity says she’s totally cool with it.

Brayden is running around telling everyone who will listen about his kiss with Charity! He even tells Nehemiah!

Finally Nehemiah goes to talk to Charity. He explains what he’s been doing and what he’s heard from all the guys. He has big concerns about Brayden running his mouth. Charity then goes and pulls Brayden to chat. She tells Brayden what Nehemiah said and Brayden explains that he was just on cloud 9 and so excited about their kiss and that’s why he was running his mouth. Surprisingly, Charity likes this and says she wants a man who will tell everyone he’s into her. She then gives Brayden the first impression rose!

Morning has come and it’s time for the first Rose Ceremony. Aaron gets the first rose. Spencer is in literal tears talking to the producers about how badly he wants a rose and how he’s afraid having a son will keep him from one. But Spencer gets the final rose.

Going home: Joe, Chris the jumper, Khalid, Nicholas (who?), Peter, Taylor, and Caleb A.

And that’s it for this week! This season looks good and of course, they’re promising it’s like nothing we’ve ever seen!!! Until next week BBs!!! xo 🌹