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The Bachelor Winter Games Cast List Released: Who’s Missing?

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

If you already follow The Bachelor spoilers , you have a pretty good idea of how this season ends. But you have something else to look forward to, starting the night before Valentine’s Day. It’s something new. It’s called The Bachelor: Winter Games , and now we finally know the cast. And there’s a huge surprise! The Bachelor is about a man trying to choose one woman among many to be the love of his life … for a few months, usually. The Bachelorette has the same premise, but with a woman choosing between male suitors. And then there’s Bachelor in Paradise . On that messy, messy spin-off, faves (and villains) from the two leading shows meet, mingle, and hook up for everyone’s entertainment. Premiering on February 13th, The Bachelor: Winter Games is going to work along similar lines, in that the people you see will be familiar faces from the Bachelor Nation. Or should we say … the Bachelor Nation s . As ABC explains: “Throughout the run of The Bachelor Winter Games , fans can expect twists and turns on and off the ski mountain, as well as romance, heartbreak, love and, of course, roses.” Contestants will come from Bachelor spin-offs from all over the world. Because yes, the franchise is that big. “The bachelors and bachelorettes will participate in challenges from winter biathlon to ice dancing, with date cards being given to the winners of each challenge.” Hopefully, things won’t be too athletically strenuous. They’re all beautiful, but most have desk jobs. “Romantic dates will test the bachelors’ and bachelorettes’ perseverance in pursuing relationships with one another while faced with language barriers and cultural differences, including some amusing issues with intimacy.” So, in case you were worried that there wouldn’t be any romantic drama … you can stop worrying. Let’s take a look at which familiar names and faces will be representing Team USA! Ben Higgins Michael Garofola Dean Unglert Ashley Iaconetti Luke Pell Eric Bigger Lesley Murphy Josiah Graham Clare Crawley Jamie Kocan Other contestants will be playing for Australia, Canada, Finland, Japan, Switzerland and Germany (one team), the UK, New Zealand, and China. Incidentally, when we told you about this series event months ago, we mentioned that Peter Kraus would be making his Bachelor come-back on this spin-off . It’s strange to not see his name on this list. Don’t get us wrong — we’re excited for other things, from absolute legend Nancy Kerrigan’s promised appearance (as a guest) to what we hope will be Dean Unglert’s redemption arc. But it’s not just that people in general would like to see Peter Kraus on the show. We heard months ago that this was his next thing. So … what happened? Maybe this twist is just because of a falling out between Peter Kraus and producers. We sure hope not, but it’s possible. It may be, however, that he will be on the list … but was for some reason momentarily excluded. Perhaps because he was already known? That doesn’t make sense, but we’re spitballing, here. It is also possible that Peter Kraus has something else lined up on this franchise. Perhaps something a little more exciting … like, say, if he’s already lined up to be The Bachelor in 2019. Finally, it’s possible that he just had an injury or something else that prevented him from taking part. Which would be tragic on multiple levels. ABC is expected to release two more names for the cast list (at least). Perhaps Peter’s will be one of them. We’re not sure, but we’ll be sure to let you know when we know more. View Slideshow: The Bachelor Season 22 Cast: Official Photos, Descriptions Revealed!

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Dean Unglert Might Not be the Bachelor, Either. Here’s Why.

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Today, the sun is getting eclipsed. But so are your hopes and dreams. If you were hoping to see Dean Unglert star on the next season of The Bachelor , anyway. Especially after hearing that Peter Kraus is unlikely to get the role . Nothing’s for certain just yet, but based upon what Deanie Baby has revealed, he might not qualify to be the leading man. And no, it’s not because he allegedly makes an ass of himself on Bachelor in Paradise . So, it was a little while back when Dean Unglert revealed that he finds love in Paradise in a Glamour interview. “Did I find love in Paradise? Yeah, I’ll be honest with you. I did find love in Paradise . Yeah. I don’t see any need to hide it.” We’ve known for a while that Dean Unglert is on Bachelor in Paradise , well before Dean was sent home after his Hometown Date with Rachel Lindsay. But what we didn’t know until recently was that Dean would find love. We can’t say that it’s surprising — with his endearing personality and baby blue eyes. (Even DeMario Jackson, in his very short time in Paradise, found Dean’s eyes memorable enough to mention in his Instagram tags when he reflected on his time there) But, if Dean found love in Paradise, people have to wonder: what does this mean for his future? What does this mean for The Bachelor ? Right off the bat, Dean Unglert seemed to really hit things off with Kristina Schulman. From what we’ve already seen on Bachelor in Paradise , Dean and Kristina hung out and they opened up about their past hardships. Dean talked about his emotionally distant father and his mother’s death when he was still a teenager. (That’s why he has her name tattooed on his body) Kristina talked about spending eight years  growing up in a Russian orphanage before being adopted by a Kentucky couple. That’s sort of par for the course when it comes to trying to find love on a reality television schedule, but they did seem to have a connection. The thing is, though, that lots of people find love in lots of places. There’s a difference between “aww I love you” and “i think I’m in love with you,” both of which are very different from the sort of lifelong bond of love that happens in Disney movies and allegedly in real life sometimes. Dean might find love in Paradise. (In fact, a recent promo shows him confessing that he’s in love with two women there, so that’s … potentially complicated) But that doesn’t mean that he’ll come out the end of the season having forged a lasting relationship that will preclude him from appearing on The Bachelor . Because, you know, a lot of love is fleeting. Dean Unglert is a fan favorite to be the Bachelor , and he was a frontrunner on The Bachelorette . That doesn’t mean that he’s a shoe-in, unfortunately. One factor is that Dean is still in his mid-twenties, which you’d think would be fine, but it’s a little younger than the Bachelor tends to be and might bring about different age dynamics. But we’d still love to see him, or Peter Kraus, in the role. And, of course, we’d love to see Dean find love. If he has to not be the Bachelor, it would be ideal for it to be because someone already won his heart. We hope that, at the very least, Dean Unglert got to have some fun on Bachelor in Paradise . View Slideshow: 11 Most Naked Moments in Bachelor History

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The Bachelorette Ending: Accidentally Spoiled by Dean Unglert?

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

This might be old news to those of you who follow The Bachelorette spoilers , but to most fans of the series, any hint of a spoiler is a huge deal. Remember our heartbreak when Rachel Lindsay bid farewell to Dean Unglert , who totally should have made it to the show’s very end? In a recent interview, it sounds like Dean Unglert, precious cinnamon roll that he is, may have accidentally spilled the beans about the finale.  (Surely, though, he could do nothing wrong.) In an interview that reminds us all that Dean Unglert is probably not going to be the next Bachelor (because the world is a cruel, cruel place and life is torment and we will all succumb to entropy), Dean Unglert let something slip. Because he talks about who he thinks should be the next guy to star on The Bachelor … and possibly reveals Rachel’s ultimate decision. “Hands down, Peter Bachelor 2018.” Whoa, there. You can’t star on The Bachelor after winning The Bachelorette . (Not unless there’s a whole messy sequence of events between those two … now that would be Bachelorette spoilers material.) Because, if Peter Kraus wins The Bachelorette in two weeks’ time, that would mean that he is Rachel Lindsay’s fiance. A man who, therefore, has no business looking for another, different fiancee unless they’re doing a polyamorous approach to the Bachelor Nation. This would seem to imply that Dean knows that Peter Kraus doesn’t win. Bless him, he tries to cover for it. “If that’s possible!” Awwww! He surely knows that it isn’t. “I don’t know if he’s engaged or not. But I would gladly concede to Peter as next Bachelor.” Now, we’re firm believers that Dean Unglert has done nothing wrong, ever, in his life. So we’re not going to be mad at him for “spoiling” this. Peter Kraus and Dean referred to each other as their best friend. They had an epic bromance on that show and we hope that it’s made them friends for life. (Friends that shade Bryan Abasolo together are friends for life) It’s a little hard to see Dean not knowing if Peter is engaged. Peter should win The Bachelorette , as we’ve said before. (Just as Dean should have made it to the very end) But we already know that Peter wouldn’t make it, thanks to this summer’s Bachelor in Paradise shenanigans. Because if Peter Kraus had gotten engaged to Rachel Lindsay, they wouldn’t have sent him to Bachelor in Paradise . But you know what? Dean doesn’t need to have any special knowledge, or even to have kept up with where his very good friend was or was not spotted, to have made this slip. Maybe he just never wanted to imagine that he and his good friend would get torn apart by a woman. (Even a woman as gorgeous as Rachel Lindsay) And, by the way, it looks like Dean and Peter are both on Bachelor in Paradise together. (Only Dean has been announced, but thanks to that spoiler, it looks like they’ll both be on there) We’re so glad that they’re going to get to hang out on camera some more, you know? Hopefully, this time, they won’t both be pursuing the same girl. Like we said, Rachel Lindsay should have picked Peter Kraus. (Even though, sadly, we already know who wins) But, you know, her loss will be someone else’s gain. And if Peter doesn’t get snatched up on Bachelor in Paradise. (Or in real life) Maybe he will be the next Bachelor on The Bachelor . And have Dean cheering him on the whole time. View Slideshow: The Bachelorette Suitors: Meet Rachel Lindsay’s Men!

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Peter Kraus: I’m Here to Win The Bachelorette, Not Be The Bachelor!

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Peter Kraus is head over heels in love with Rachel Lindsay. Whether or not he wins the final rose (see The Bachelorette spoilers for the latest on that subject) there is simply no doubting this fact. The 31-year-old gap-toothed Wisconsin native has been charming Bachelor Nation since his very first moments on the ABC hit show. Rachel appears to be equally charmed, for her part. With his good looks, instant connection with Lindsay and emotional honesty, it’s no surprise that he’s emerged as a contender in 2017. But what if … you know, it doesn’t work out? There can be only one winner, after all, which means by the end of each Bachelor and Bachelorette season, there will be some heartbreak. Among fans, and the contestants themselves. By the time we get down to the final 3-4, everyone remaining is a pretty strong candidate. And, in turn, the potential next Bachelor star. If you ask Peter about that – and Entertainment Tonight did – he doesn’t sound like a man focused on anything but wooing his true love. “Right now to be completely honest, Rachel’s definitely my focus,” he revealed when pressed about being the 2018 season’s lead. “I haven’t met anybody in my life quite like her, so if I can be that final person with Rachel at the end I will be the happiest man that I can possibly be.” Wow. If that’s not a man in love, what is. And this, despite saying in his high school yearbook that his dream is to be on The Bachelor (yes, he did, and yes, it’s been on that long). So you KNOW he’s serious now! (And also hot. See below.) Again, you can read Bachelorette spoilers if that’s your thing, but some are interpreting this as a sign that he does in fact win this season. Others say he could be playing it close to the vest, knowing he makes it far but not wanting to reveal whether he’s the last man standing. Either way, the bond he has with Rachel is real. “I feel like we’ve had a good connection since the very start,” Kraus said of Lindsay. ” With Rachel’s it’s an instant connection .” “I mean it’s not hard to connect with someone who’s that intelligent, sophisticated, adventurous, outgoing, all that.” “She’s really all those things you kind of look for in a partner, so it was easy to fall for her real quick,” he added. View Slideshow: 20 Hottest Bachelors in ABC History: Who’s #1?! Clearly he’s a man with his eyes on the prize. If Kraus were to become The Bachelor in 2018, he would no doubt be a popular figure, not to mention an attractive candidate. Superficiality does play some role, after all. Where do you think he’d rank among the hottest Bachelors of all time? And who do you think Rachel will choose this summer? Hit the comments below to discuss!

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Ashley Graham: I Was Sexually Harassed at Work … at 17!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Workplace sexual harassment is never acceptable. But it is even worse when it’s targeted at a 17-year-old. Honestly, this harrowing story that Ashley Graham’s shared sounds like it came seconds away from being a case of assault . We all know Ashley Graham as a stunningly gorgeous supermodel , but there was a time when she wasn’t so famous, or even an adult. She’s never shared this sexual harassment story before. “There was an incident on set of a campaign job when I was 17 years old … and there was a photo assistant who was into me.” That would sound like an innocent enough beginning if she hadn’t been a minor at the time. “He was like, ‘Hey, come here,’ and he led me into a closet. And I was like, ‘What?’ I thought he was going to show me something.” One of the reasons that people are so protective of minors is because their lack of world experience gives them a disadvantage when dealing with people who are older. Ashley Graham was basically an adult at 17, but clearly less experienced than this photo assistant. That’s probably why he targeted her. “And he pulled me in, and he pulled his penis out.” Whoa , there. That goes beyond inappropriate comments — also unacceptable — and goes into flasher-in-the-park territory. Except that flashers in parks are easier to avoid than coworkers. “And he was like, “Grab it.” And I was like, ‘No! That’s disgusting.’ I freaked out. And thank God I was closer to the door, and I just bolted out.” All things considered, particularly the fact that they were alone in a closet at the time, it’s a very good thing that she got out. She says that she never told anyone, but that’s not at all uncommon. Society pressures women to not “cause problems,” for a man, as if harassers aren’t the problem — just the people who report them. There are always fears that it might impact someone’s career. And of course the endless victim-blaming. Ashley Graham’s career has flourished, but we’d have totally understood if that encounter had caused her to quit the industry. Thank goodness that it didn’t, of course. But we all know that there are much shadier moves that people can pull to target young models. It shouldn’t get worse, but it does. And, just so that we’re clear, even if that tale hadn’t taken place in a workplace closet and involved a minor, it would still have not been okay. Outside of some very specific sex party-type situations, it’s considered polite to exchange words and even consent before genitals start flopping out into the open.

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Kim Zolciak: Don’t Worry, Kash Still Loves Dogs!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

It’s easy — and fun — to give Kim Zolciak a hard time, because, like most reality stars, she can be a little ridiculous. But her son Kash suffered a traumatic dog attack — just a little over a month ago. Now Kim’s shared the most heartwarming update on his progress. He’s doing so well! Keep in mind that the attack was so vicious that he had to go to the hospital  and undergo surgery. He’s going to be just fine, but still. Kim shared on Instagram that, even on his second day in the hospital, he was already happy to snuggle a service dog. And now she’s sharing photos of him on Snapchat.where he helped a stray dog that had just given birth. So, fair warning: these pics will melt even the iciest heart. Most traumatic injuries are accompanied by emotional trauma. In some cases, it’s important to learn from the experience so that you never repeat a mistake. In other cases, “learning” from your experience a little too well can keep you from enjoying life. Most of us have, at some point or another, met someone with a gripping fear of dogs. Sometimes it’s just an irrational fear, possibly brought about by — as fake as this sounds — traumatic experiences that their ancestors endured. Look, scientists are saying that phobias might be caused by that, not us. In other cases, they’re people who went through what young Kash did — they met one of the few dogs in this world that isn’t a being of absolute good. If you had a traumatic experience with the ocean, fine, you can just avoid going into the ocean again. It’s easy — we’re not in the ocean right now. Humans don’t really belong there anyway. Dogs, on the other hand, are part of our families and part of our society. Not being a dog person can kind of be a dealbreaker for a lot of future relationships. And people will totally judge you for it. Dogs are precious and being afraid of them is gonna get in your way throughout life. But just look at how well Kash is doing! There are grown-ass adults who lack his maturity, but this little boy is 100% down to snuggle each and every dog. Seriously, Kim Zolciak said that Kash kept trying to feed the stray dog his breakfast, because he is just unbearably sweet . We wish him the speediest possible recovery. We also wish that we knew more about the original incident where he was attacked. But apparently Kim’s being tight-lipped about it … well, as tight as those lips of hers can get, anyway … based on legal advice. That’s life, we guess. But at least dogs are still cute. View Slideshow: Literally, Just 29 Photos of Golden Retriever Puppies

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The Bachelorette Spoilers 2017: Final Three, Winner CONFIRMED! Who Does Rachel Choose?!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The Bachelorette is about to begin its 13th season on ABC. While we’ve yet to see a single episode, Rachel Lindsay’s epic journey for love has just concluded with a final rose ceremony in Spain. Customarily, The Bachelor spoilers have already leaked. Hands in the air if you’re surprised … hello? Anyone?! There are no hands in the air because  The Bachelorette spoilers  leaking before the season begins, let alone ends, is a foregone conclusion. It’s even more of a given than the winners of the previous season breaking up, which is really saying something given the show’s history! We apologize for the pessimism in what should be an uplifting time, but we tell it like it is, and they’re batting around .070. Just saying. Anyway, back to the lecture at hand, as Snoop would say: Starting Monday night, more than two dozen guys will arrive at the Bachelor mansion to begin their formal courtship with Chris Harrison. Er, sorry. With Rachel Lindsay. Here’s the full lineup” View Slideshow: The Bachelorette Suitors: Meet Rachel Lindsay’s Men! Soon, she will begin to pare down the field until only a few contenders are left and, eventually, a final rose recipient is selected. To the surprise of no one, Reality Steve (a.k.a. the Soothsayer of The Bachelorette spoilers) has already uncovered the scoop. As a result of his sleuthing, we can confirm who Rachel has already gone on hometown dates with, and who gets cut after that. Moreover, we can tell you who among her final three guys walks away from the finale engaged to the beautiful attorney from Dallas. Ready to find out exactly who the final four are, and whose life will be intensely scrutinized as soon as the season finale airs? The four dudes who make it to hometowns are: 1. Dean Unglert (above). He is a startup recruiter who has his mother’s initials tattooed on his chest. Will he add “RL” next?! 2. Bryan Abasolo (above). Dr. Bryan, as he is sometimes referred to, is a chiropractor who has spoken Spanish since he was a child. Talk about a cool and useful skill set. Will it be part of the whole package that lands him in the winner’s circle, or will it be … 3. Eric Bigger (above). This is a personal trainer who considers himself to be somewhat of a neat freak. We all have our neuroses. Also, he is jacked out of his mind. Like, shredded. Do you even lift?! We’re guessing he does … but seriously, is that an eight-pack!? Goodness gracious. 4. Peter Kraus (above). This is a business owner who has a fear of heights, according to his oh-so-revealing ABC biography. A quartet of worthy contenders, to be sure, so you know when it came down to the final three, Rachel had a tough decision. Which three to take on overnight dates (read: take into the Fantasy Suite for sexiness), and which one to send home alone? Dean Unglert, according to Steve, is eliminated, at this stage, but rest assured, he’ll be off to  Bachelor in Paradise. Phew. That leaves us with a final three of Eric Bigger, Peter Kraus and Bryan Abasolo, all of whom meet Lindsay’s family in Dallas. So, the million dollar question: Who will win the final rose, and become Rachel’s fiance at season’s end (if she picks one)?! Bryan Abasolo. Rachel is engaged to Bryan Abasolo. It’s still not clear who made the final two, or where the exit of the third-place finisher occurred, but Bryan wins, and proposed in Spain. As always, in Reality Steve’s own words, this is a lock. The man’s track record speaks for itself. Yes, he has been wrong before, but very rarely so, and he’ll cheerfully admit when he is. He’s simply spot-on accurate almost always. So between now and early August, when we expect the season finale will air, expect a whole lot of rumors, half-truths and misdirection. Maybe there will in fact be a mammoth twist that blows The Bachelorette spoilers above to smithereens at the last second. We just wouldn’t bet on it. View Slideshow: Rachel Lindsay: The Bachelorette Star in Photos! Granted, as those who follow this stuff religiously know, Steve initially told us Peter Kraus would take home the final rose, not Bryan. That prediction? Well, it’s now been amended . We’ll have more episodic details, spoilers and specifics about how everything plays out once they become available next week and beyond. We’ll also update this with any twists or inaccuracies that need correcting or addendums. Again, though, we don’t anticipate the former. As for whether love will last for Ms. Lindsay? We would not bet on it, that’s for darn sure. Which is not a knock on Rachel, but simply a commentary on the show and its track record.  Please, prove us wrong, Rachel and Bryan! View Slideshow: The Bachelor and Bachelorette Couples: Are They Still Together?

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Kris Jenner Sounds BONKERS on Camera: Watch!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

There's so much to process in this clip. We're talking about a show where only one or two things happen each season, basically. But this preview takes you on a journey. And makes you cringe. There are monkey noises . We've already shown you Kendall Jenner freaking out over Caitlyn's memoir. Would it really be a Keeping Up With The Kardashians clip if it didn't have some awkwardness, some affectionate racism, and at least one of them acting absolutely nuts? Let's go through it, because there's a lot to unpack. Okay, so Keeping Up With The Kardashians  shows Kris hanging out with Corey Gamble , Kim, and Khloe Kardashian , while on vacation in Jamaica. On its own, that's a pretty run-of-the-mill rich people thing to do. You don't have to be rich to go on vacation, to Jamaica or otherwise, but wealth is a requirement if you want to vacation like this family does. Though … if you already live in a desert climate like California, it's sort of odd that you'd go to yet another hot place to vacation, but whatever. If the Kardashians made sense, no one would watch them anyway, right? So even this short clip serves as a reminder that their taste in humor is . . . questionable at best. So it's not one of the “mon” jokes, but Kim's “Jamaica No Problem” shirt has us smacking our damn heads. Fun fact: it's generally considered tasteless and even rude to parody the way that people speak, especially when you're talking about a disenfranchised minority or culture. Naturally, Khloe makes it worse by suggesting that she could wear a shirt that says “Jamaican Me Crazy.” Get it? Because we all get it. Even if it weren't problematic, it would just be a bad joke. It's a bad joke, Khloe. We don't expect for either of them to find out why their behavior makes others uncomfortable. They live in a bubble. Kim then diverts attention to her favorite topic — Kim — by not-so-subtly kicking her leg into the air. You'll notice a teeny-tiny pink bug bite on her leg. Don't get us wrong, bug bites are no fun, but most people treat them with a topical antihistamine if at all. Apparently the Kardashians use, um, alternative medicine: water from a lagoon. We'll stick with actual medicines. No offense. Kim then demands to know if Kris Jenner is acting as some sort of snake oil salesman and, instead of giving her mineral water to use, is giving her something way, way grosser and less sanitary. She straight-up asks Kris if the water that she's been giving her is her toilet water, as if that's something that anyone but an absolute monster would give to their child. Yes, there are stories of people using … ugh … urine to treat wounds, especially on the beach, but it's usually not a good idea and in some cases can lead to infections. Turns out that modern medicine usually knows better than old wives tales. Who knew? Last but not least: the monkey nonsense. You have to wonder a couple of things — the first being if this show has just desperate for storyline. Countless hours are always left on the editing room floor — though not literally, since everything's digital — but somehow this nonsense made it in? But the other thing that you have to wonder if what the hell Kris Jenner herself was thinking? Like, this would be fine if she were entertaining her grandchildren. She isn't, though. She's around a bunch of grown-ass adults and she knows that she's on camera. Has she just given up? You'll have to watch it for yourself to decide that.

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The Bachelorette: Will First Impression Rose Win Streak Continue!?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The Bachelorette’s streak of First Impression Rose winners from the premiere going on to win the show remarkably stands at … well, two. But those are the only two to do it! Will this season’s lucky fella make it a threepeat? ( The Bachelorette spoilers have a lot to say on that, but we’ll keep you in suspense.) For a time, this first rose of a new season was more like a kiss of death than a harbinger of success, as its recipients never went anywhere.  That’s changed quite a lot since 2014. Nick Viall came close, winning Andi Dorfman’s First Impression Rose in Season 10 before coming oh-so-close to winning the finale. The next season, Shawn Booth became the first recipient of the inaugural rose to capture the final one, as well, from Kaitlyn Bristowe. (Also defeating Nick on the finale.) This had never been accomplished before, someone going wire to wire like that, but last summer, recent history repeated itself. Jordan Rodgers, a consensus frontrunner throughout the journey, garnered the first and last roses on JoJo Fletcher’s season. Can Rachel Lindsay make it three in a row? Or more accurately, can Bryan Abasolo, who caught her eye on last Monday’s premiere? Booth, who remains engaged to Bristowe two summers after their on-air engagement, says he wouldn’t bet on that outcome. “The guy that got the first impression rose … I’m willing to bet a lot of money that he will not be the winner of the season,” he predicted. “Jordan [Rodgers] got the first impression rose on JoJo Fletcher’s season, I got the first impression rose the season before.” “We both went on to ‘win.’ Do you think that there’s any chance that the producers will let that happen again? There’s no way.” Really? There’s no way the show’s producers would allow Rachel Lindsay’s free will to follow through if she found love at first sight? Seems a little extreme. If you feel a connection right away, there’s probably a reason for that. It might not last … but it also might last! It’s unclear why Shawn seems to think producers wouldn’t permit this, especially for a stand-up guy like Bryan Abasolo seems to be. If this were Lucas a.k.a. Whaboom, or DeMario Jackson , that would be one thing, but Bryan could well be who Rachel Lindsay picks .   Not that he’s a lock. “I like that guy from Wisconsin … Peter,” says Booth, referring to Peter Kraus, who really stood out from the competition this week. “He was great,” added Bristowe. “That’s because they played the romantic music when he came out, so all of a sudden we’re brainwashed.” On their podcast, Kaitlyn and Shawn admit that watching their love story unfold on TV was awkward … but they love seeing other people’s! Picking and choosing this season’s contenders and pretenders and trying to predict who will win The Bachelorette like we do is just fun. Which category does Lucas fit in? “Whaboom is so happy we’re talking about him,” says Kait. “He is so happy the world is talking about him.” “I feel like that’s why he went there.” “He’s selling t-shirts,” says Booth. “I’ll buy one,” Bristowe adds. They may be onto something there. Going on reality TV for the exposure and a chance to make a living, rather than to find true love? Who would’ve guessed. View Slideshow: The Bachelorette Suitors: Meet Rachel Lindsay’s Men!

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