Hello again, rose lovers!
Before we go any further, allow me to introduce you to someone.
Everyone, meet Deandra:
Apparently, shes been here the whole time, can you believe it?
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But producers are finally allowing her to talk.
Awww, thats adorable.
Of course we cant leave the Alayah drama behind us!
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Hey, is anybody hungry?
By making biscuits, though, Harrison means taking a trip to Cleveland.
Pack those bags, ladies!Dont they look excited?
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Is there, like, some hidden gems in Cleveland that were not aware of?
What the Bachelor meant to say, Im sure, is thatthe creators of Supermanhailed from Cleveland.
Promotional consideration doesnt come for free, people!
The first one-on-one date goes to Victoria F. Did you know that shes afraid of heights?
The producers sure did!
The Date SUV drops Victoria F. off at an airport, and she immediately begins flipping out.
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Dont be silly, Vicki!
Skydiving involves unflattering jumpsuits and goggles.
If you have three kids, one of them sits by themselves, the Bachelor explains.
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Everything is going just great… until Peter reveals his next big surprise.
We have our own private Chase Rice concert, he tells us.
And she loves country!
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Oh honey, thats true but I dont think youre prepared for how much Victoria F. lovesthisparticular country musician.
Just look at Victorias face when she realizes that its her ex-boyfriend up on stage.
I hope producers added an extra zero to his check.
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You know this song!
Oh honey, once again you haveno idea.
Im trying my hardest to get through today, sighs Victoria.
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I dont want to ruin this.
You dont have to, girl the producers already did it for you!
The singer does not reveal his history with Victoria, but he does have a few questions.
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How far in are you?
And, I assume yall will go do a date after this?
Meanwhile, Victoria is freaking the eff out to her producer.
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He was singing to me and he was, like, making these faces at me, she whimpers.
Because he told me that he didnt want me to come on the show.
Things are about to get even worse for her because Chase just put Peters contact info into his phone!
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Methinks the Bachelor is going to get some very illuminating text messages soon.
Before she and Peter leave the park, Victoria F. pulls Mr. Chase Rice aside for a not-so-private chat.
Um… this is the most awkward thing, she says.
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You had no idea?
Im okay with that, he says.
I would just do whats best for you… Id just be real with him.
Can we take a moment to appreciate how well Chase Rice handled this incredibly uncomfortable situation?
Its time to watch Victoria F. squirm!
Peter is, bless him, a little slow on the uptake.
Like, the singer Chase?
The one who was doing the concert?
No, she meansChase Osborn, the 27th governor of Michigan.
OF COURSE THE SINGER CHASE!
To be fair, its not surprising that Peter is confused.
I dont know how to, like, explain this.
I do: The producers fed you both over!
Peter is the closest to angry that weve ever seen him.
This is so frickin weird, he sighs.
When do you, like, just dance and make out to someone elses ex singing to you?
When youre onThe Bachelor, baby!
I saw your face when I told you.
You were honest with me, thats all that I can ask for.
As long as she likes him, says Peter, he wants her to stay.
I think you know what happens next, rose lovers.
Though not everyone needs to be taught.
Imma tackle a lot of bitches.
Tammy will not be tackling Victoria P., however, because her back hurts.
(Is it a line-dancing injury?)
Instead, shell be hanging out on the sidelines getting a massage from Peter.
As you could imagine, this does not sit well with the other women.
I just want to spend time with Peter, huffs Natasha.
I dont want to play football.
I dont want to break a damn nail.
The Bachelor Bowl 2019 is on!
Shiann is the clear MVP she scores all four of the Eliminators touchdowns.
I am not being facetious here it was badass.
For all her hard work on the field, Deandra earns a hug from Peter.
And because the game ended in a tie, everyone gets to attend the post-date cocktail party.
The group heads to Windows on the River, an event space that also apparently has sharks?
Its super-frustrating, says Sydney.
And he LOVES it.
I am feeling very strongly for her, says the Bachelor.
Its almost getting kind of so serious so soon, but, you know, this is working.
Everyone is shooketh to the core!
Alayah marches right up to Peter and Shiann: Mind if I interrupt?
Peter, damn him, lets her interrupt!
Im here to freaking set the record straight about what was said about me.
Theyve gone to Vegas together!
They talked every day before production onThe Bachelorbegan!
he asks, incredulous.
Im obviously being lied to by someone, says Peter.
Because what youre telling me is completely opposite from what shes telling me.
Perhaps sensing that shes about to be 1-800-BUSTED, Victoria starts singing like a canary.
We did go to Vegas together… she stammers, which irritates Peter to no end.
Why did you tell me you werent friends then?
Its an excellent question, but Victoria P. doesnt seem to have an answer.
Im baffled, she says.
Im frustrated, she moans through crocodile tears.
All I know is theres so much that I want to share with you.
Take it down a notch.
When Deandra notes that Victoria doesnt lie, Savannah basically turns into a living, breathing sip-my-tea meme.
Do you think shes a liar?
Im sorry, like, I cant get down with that, notes Savannah.
Its very obvious to everybody that we know each other!
says Alayah, adding that she feels betrayed.
I dont know what else to say?
Yeah, Peters had enough.
In fact, he tells Alayah exactly that, and invites her to come back.
She agrees, as long as he promises that they can move past this.
Yep, thatll happen!
Dramaneverdrags out endlessly on this show.
Then he drops the date-rose bomb.
For Petes sake, Pilot Pete!
Adds Hannah Ann, A girl who got the rose wasnt even on the date!
Peter leaves See you all in a couple of days!
and the women just sit there, exhausted and extremely annoyed.
While the ladies are waiting for transportation back to their hotel, Alayah chats with Hannah Ann and Mykenna.
I know Victoria F. had it yesterday.
I know she was dating Chase Rice before the date…
Mykenna is shocked shocked!
to hear this news.
Alayah seems a littletoopleased that shes the one who delivered this hot goss.
Oh, yall didnt know that?
The internet knows everything.
I will tell you all.
Indeed, he will.
In fact, hes owning up to it right now on his one-on-one date with Kelsey.
Peter tells her that Alayah is back, and she seems basically fine with it, I guess?
With that, its off to enjoythe Cleve.
They dance the polka with locals, share some fro-yo, and then stumble upon a soap-box derby.
He moved to Mexico and started his own life and had his own family, she says.
Obviously, Kelsey gets the date rose.
Hey, I wonder whats going on back at the hotel?
Let me back up for a minute.
Armed with a glass of red wine, Victoria F. confronts Alayah and demands an explanation.
No one has their phone here, so how would you expect them to know that?
Youre fake, and Im not…
So good luck, honey!
I mean, just look at Natasha.
Just as Peters about to pull Victoria P. for the first one-on-one chat, Deandra interrupts.
Can I say something really quick?
Im sorry Peter, but Ive never felt so under-recognized by somebody.
Like, I couldnt even look at you.
Mykenna and her bruised arm both agree wholeheartedly.
For you to give it toherof all people, adds Natasha, it really, really, really hurt.
There are a few seconds of tense silence, and then Peter offers yet another apology.
I am so not perfect, Im not even close, he sighs.
Even Victoria P., who should be begging Peter for forgiveness, is all pissy with him.
I dont really want to talk to you right now, she snaps.
It works, and suddenly Peter is on the defensive.
Then, Victoria throws her final smoke bomb, one that will explode right in Alayahs face.
She tells Peter to go talk to Victoria Fuller about what Alayah did toher.
Inside, the ladies are all sniping at Alayah to her face.
Youre coming back to get back on the show… After taking the abuse for a few minutes, Alayah hits her limit.
I didnt come back for petty s, she snaps.
Thats not why I came back.
And now, it seems, Alayah is wishing she had never come back at all.
(And by literally, she means figuratively.)
Ive been nothing but fricking honest with you, Peter, she murmurs.
Could someone get the Bachelor a paper bag to breathe into?
I think hes about to start hyperventilating.
Im worried that all these girls are just gonna walk out, he says.
I feel like theyre so very disappointed in me, and I get it.
I dont blame them.
And with that…
Well that was about six hours of drama stuffed into a two-hour bag.
Should Deandra and Natasha just cut their losses and walk out?
And is Chase Rice actually a well-known country star?
(I honestly have no idea.)
Post your thoughts below!
