The final three couples face the Fantasy Suite and their final performance in Nashville.
And so, rose lovers, our six-week spin-off journey is at an end.
But Im getting ahead of myself.
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For now, you mustListen to Your Heartone last time.
(What, were those tour buses fromlast weekjust for decoration?
Its only a 29-hour drive from L.A.!)
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Whether we win this or not, my plan is to stay, he says.
My plan is to move here because Jamie lives here.
Anyone out there have the scoop?)
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Chris Harrisongreets the contestants on stage at the auditorium where theyll be playing their final performance.
And hes rocking that casual black jacket lewk once again.
In even bigger news: Harrison tells the couples that theyll each have one last date.
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And its not just any date, says the host.
Ooooh, looks like someones excited!
Youre 32 years old, pal.
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I care about Rudi a lot, I really do, says Matt.
Because she can hear and see, Rudi can tell that something is bothering Matt.
Im, like, super stressed right now, she confesses to Jamie.
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I feel like Matt is, just, like all over the place…
I really just dont feel good right now.
Rudi, this is the presidential suite at the Hermitage Hotel!
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Nixon, Wilson, and Kennedy have all stayed in this very room!
Do you think they put their shoes on the bed?
Come on, woman!
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And getting to sing with you has literally been the best musical experience of my life.
Matt, theres clearly a big but coming here.
Just do it, buddy.
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Tell Rudiabout your big but.
Because I just dont feel like we are.
Matt goes on to say that he just cant get there, and he doesnt want to be disingenuous.
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Gah, has this guy never seen a reality TV show before?
The genre isbuilton people being disingenuous!
And Rudi, to her credit, manages to keep things in perspective.
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We dont fake anything, and thats why I like you, she says.
What is on stage is real.
Its just me and you.
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Neither of them needs to fake being in love to continue with the show, she reminds him.
But Matt clearly wants to leave, and Rudi is rightfully annoyed.
Why did we f—ing come to Nashville then?
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I could be with my freaking family right now.
(Oh honey, quarantine is coming youll haveplentyof time to hang with the fam.)
After sobbing for a few minutes in the bathroom, Rudi emerges because Matt wants to say some stuff.
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Its okay, whispers Rudi with a heavy sigh.
Welp, time to break the news to the other couples.
shrieks Jamie, when Rudi announces that shes leaving.
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Go win it for me, replies Rudi.
Producers send Bri and Chris into the room so they can get in on the sad-goodbye action.
Fare thee well, Rudi and Matt.
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Best of luck parlaying your time on this show into… something?
Rudi would have been fun onParadise.
Damn you, COVID-19.
Damn you to hell.
So I guess theres really just one couple left to root for and only two dates to sit through.
Trevor and Jamie, youre up!
Live it up, you two!
Will Trevor be the next to do her wrong?
According to Trevor, the answer is no.
Heartbreak is scary for anyone, he says.
But for you, I want to take that risk, because youre worth it.
You know whats next, rose lovers.
Even the date card says, Listen to your heart!!!!
Anyhow, Trevor and Jamie obviously decide to forgo their individual rooms, because their showmance is strong.
Enjoy the chocolate-covered strawberries, guys!
Theres a similar lack of date drama with Chris and Bri.
I take physical intimacy very seriously, she explains.
They smooch and exchange I love yous, and then its time for the big date card reveal.
I first want to get to know you on an emotional level, she tells Chris.
But anything past that I want to save.
Of course, Chris is a gentleman about it.
Look at this adorable, chaste duo!
Can I walk you to your room?
All together now:Awwwwwww.
Something changed, sighs Bri.
I cant focus on my singing.
Shes worried, apparently, that she and Chris are a little off because they skipped the Fantasy Suite.
But did time in the Fantasy Suite help make Jamie and Trevor a better on-stage duo?
On the way to the venue, the vibe in each couples SUV is very different.
Now why on earth would they dothat?
Anyhow, lets get this show on the road.
(At this rate, post-show probably means 2021, but that cant be helped.)
Lets meet the judges!
Yes, thatsTaye Diggs, former BacheloretteKaitlyn Bristoweand formerBachelorettereject Jason Tartick, singer-songwriter-actress-poetJewel, and singer-actress-iconRita Wilson.
(Reminder: This was shot long before she and that guy shes married togot sick with coronavirus.)
I felt that your voices blended so beautifully.
(Translation: Stop with all the touching and hugging and just SING.)
Jewel thinks their duet was very beautiful, and Kaitlyn says Trevor and Jamies chemistry just screamsFantasy Suite.
This, of course, sends Bri into another spiral.
Im worried about letting Chris down, she says.
You guys are a beautiful couple, you sing beautifully together, says Taye Diggs.
I would pay money to see you guys.
Well, theworlddidnt see them tonight… butLTYHaverages about 2.8 million viewers, so thats something.
With that, its time for the judges to deliberate and pick a winner.
Youre going to change two lives tonight, says Harrison.
He then sends them backstage to make their momentous decision.
And the winners are… Chris and Bri, of course!
But theres still one thing left for them to do.
The mutual exchange of roses is complete!
Sorry your reality TV victory happened during a global pandemic, guys!
Well, rose lovers, this was a fun distraction.
Do you think the right couple won?
Will you be watchingThe Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons Ever?
And when was the last time you washed your hands?
Post your thoughts below!
