Before we get to this weeks shenanigans, rose lovers, I want to get something off my chest.
Do you see where Im going with this?
This season, thats very unlikely.
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Anyhoo, enough moping.
Week five is over, and weve just got three couples left in this journey.
Thats right the gang is headed to Las Vegas in some fancy rented tour buses!
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As for Matt, he admits to being guarded, but says he really likes Rudi a lot.
So well see what happens.
Of course, theyre not really getting married the producers just needed something tantalizing to put in the promos.
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Best of luck to you, unnamed couple.
Dayum, universe, thats harsh.
This whole experience has been so hard on both of us without our family, he tells Bri.
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But at the same time, its just been a real relief to find you.
These two are totally gonna win, arent they?
Back at the hotel, Rudi and Matt have finally arrived.
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Did you guys get to sleep in the same bed?
asks Trevor, incredulous.Duh, dude.
I dont know if Im, like, there yet.
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I know that I like her.
I know that I wake up every day and Im thinking about her.
Sounds like you like her, buddy.
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Theres an Accent Table of Doom at the Door!
(Missed you, buddy.)
Its a date card for Trevor and Jamie.
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Seriously, girl, youre not a drag queen.
Take it down a notch.
Now you absolutely owe them an ill-timed declaration of love.
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Will Jamie be brave enough to drop the l-bomb?
You make me want to be a better person, she coos.
So I just wanted you to know where I was at with that.
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In other words: NO LOVE FOR YOU, JAMIE!
But wait… Trevor is getting emotional.
Im proud of you, he says, tearing up.
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I couldnt have done this whole thing without you.
This is enough to give Jamie the courage to spit out her big secret.
I wanted to tell you I am falling in love with you, she says.
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Question: Is the camera operator lying on the ice at this moment?
Give that rock star some hazard pay!
Date number three goes to Matt and Rudi.
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But first… Shaggy!
After the concert, Rudi decides to lay it all out there.
Theres a bit more hemming and hawing, and then Rudi just goes for it.
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F— it.
Im falling for you, okay?
Im falling for you.
It sounds a little angrier than Im guessing she wanted it to, but Matt gets the idea.
And boy, does it make him nervous.
Youre very courageous for speaking your truth, he says after a pause.
And I appreciate you doing that.
She heads off to a corner to cry in peace.
Guys dont f—ing care about me, she whimpers.
I dont think that he really likes me like that.
Knock it off, woman!
Matt clearly likes you hes also just clearly uncomfortable talking about his feelings on national television.
Meanwhile, producers have arranged a really romantic outing for Ryan and Nataschas date.
Nothing says forming a solid connection with another human being like smashing old cars with a backhoe.
Smashing things looksverycathartic.)
Still, props to producers for making the Dig This crew arrange two backhoes into a heart.
Once rehearsals begin, everyone seems pretty happy except Rudi, whos still reeling from Matts perceived rejection.
I literally would have left if it wasnt for her.
Hear that, Rudi?
you should probably stop freaking out because its performance time!
You have a huge responsibility tonight, Harrison tells them.
Only you guys will decide which three couples will move on to the finals.
THATS RIGHT, GUY FROM TRAIN DONT F— THIS UP.
My one note for Bri and Chris: Stop touching each others faces!
Yes, this was filmed in pre-COVID times, but it just looks super corny.
It seems Jamies newfound confidence (she has a boyfriend, yall!)
Yeah, it is not great.
I dont know why you had to play guitar, man, Train guy says to Ryan.
(Arie, of course, is an expert on faking things just ask Becca.)
Poor Natascha knows the performance was a disaster, and she says its her fault.
I hope he forgives me.
(Was his mic even on?)
I could feel the heat!
Train guy calls their performance magical and tells Matt his guitar playing is really exceptional.
Not gonna happen.)
You know whats next, folks.
So sorry, Ryan and Natascha, but your journey ends here.
(Except maybe if ABC has some kind ofLTYHreunion on Zoom or something.)
Best of luck, you two.
With that, the couples are off to Nashville for the finals and Fantasy Suites???
Before you go, a few questions: Do you see any of these couples staying together?
Who would you have liked to see onParadisethis summer?
And would you stay in a haunted hotel?
Post your thoughts below!
