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Listened (and watched the video clips on YouTube) to the Bachelor Happy Hour podcasts with Rachel and Becca, featuring Tayshia and then another one featuring Clare and Dale. I don't know anything about Tayshia except for her (fake?) cheerfulness on Colton's season but I really like her personality now. She appears genuine. She didn't give expected answers to some of the leading questions Rachel was asking. She stayed true to herself. Good for her. The one with Clare and Dale. Clare is very highly strung. I guess that's just her personality, it seems difficult for her to relax. I believe they do genuinely like each other but Dale still talks like a politician, so it's hard to get a read on him. At one point I think he brought up his philanthropy without prompt, lol. I don't wish to see Clare emotional and upset again, so hope it works out for her.

I get this but at the same time I can't fault the editors for showing what was actually said and can't fault the guys for doing the comparison. It is natural that some of them would connect to one more than the other. And Clare didn't give most of them the time of day, so can't blame them for feeling this way. The only other guys besides Dale that she spent more time with were Jason and Blake, and as a result, they seem more into Clare than Tayshia. The rest barely got her attention. And if it's a Bachelor switch instead of a Bachelorette switch the same type of comparisons would be made by the ladies. So it's not really pitting one woman against another. YMMV. ETA: Good for Jason for leaving when his heart is not into it anymore. He's a charming enough guy that he could have cruise through a few more rose ceremonies.

I felt the worst for Jason. He spilled his ugliest traits and family dysfunction on national TV, for nothing. I think that's why he was so upset. Not necessarily because of Clare but how he shared those things like a fool. Clare said she will not apologize for love. Well, how about apologising for that, Clare? Yes, I hold her mainly responsible because she was so gleeful and enjoying every second of that therapy date.

That's interesting but also a convenient excuse. I bet the guys would rather get some "sexist" fun than sit around in the house for a whole day. And if the date is that terrible, they could have a "pool party". Isn't that what they did on many past seasons when the lead wants to spend time with the contestants but has no proper date planned. I think she just doesn't want to spend time with the guys. Eta: @deSchenke beat me to it but yes, exactly!

This is the Instagram account of the Bachelor stylist. He usually has the clothes up. https://instagram.com/caryfetman

I cringed when Clare proclaimed "Clare Moss!" at the proposal. I hope this works out for her, if not it would be so embarrassing to look back at the over the top gushing. Who knows.. she spun the Benoit thing as being caught off guard and saying yes to him in public. If this doesn't work out, she may spin it that the producers coerced her into getting engaged. While that might be partially true, no one can really force anyone to get engaged on this show and all the gushing and hyperbole are directly from her mouth. Dale repeatedly saying he had "accepted it" after the proposal. He sounded resigned to his fate, at least for a couple of months. Not a fan of Chris bringing Clare and Dale out again for a tell all next episode. They have had enough screen time and their story is done.

This season has been the most entertaining one so far within the past few years. I was howling when Chris Harrison came to speak to her and was strong-arming her to get engaged. The look in his eyes was almost threatening, he's not taking "no" for an answer. Even Clare looked taken a back when he said the proposal has to be "tonight". That was hilarious! I think she wanted to have her cake and eat it too and was hoping she would somehow be on the show longer. She didn't expect that they would try to push out her so soon. You can't blame the show either, they have no more time and money to waste on her. She knew what she was signing up for and she couldn't be a "good" Bachelorette, so they are ready to go with their backup waiting in the wings. One thing I would miss about Clare is the eye candy she brings. She's a gorgeous woman and her hour glass figure rocks any outfit. It's a pity I won't have any more chance to see her rock those dresses and gowns. Tayshia is pretty but she's more top heavy and not as proportionate as Clare. YMMV.

I think people who obsess about finding someone like their mom or dad do a disservice to themselves and their partners. Let's do the damn thing Becca was obssessed with it too and one of the big reasons why she chose her F1. He fishes and hunts like her dad, etc. But look where it got her.

Yes, because first of all he hasn't even asked her yet or she hasn't gotten a yes from him yet. So, definitely crazier.

They do this 99% of the time on the Australian franchise. The viewers would know from the media but the contestants don't know who it's going to be until they step out of the limo. Granted, that show is also going down the hill these past seasons but they mostly cast "new" Bachelors and Bachelorettes. No demerit points were given if they knew nothing about the lead and the lead certainly doesn't mind if no one knew them either. Clare has a big and a fragile ego, the worst combination. Clare is so pretty and she seems charming and bubbly when you first get to know her but she loves the drama, so eventually it will come. When people were excited about Clare finding true love before the season started, I'd already guessed it's going to be a trainwreck based on what I saw on Winter Games. She was hot and cold with that one German dude. And then settled with Benoit after for a minute. She said she knows what she wants. I doubt it based on how she's been acting.

If I were the guys, I would prefer the strip dodgeball than the other love language date. I would hate doing forced/fake love affirmations to someone I don't really know, touching or finding a random thing trying to give meaning to it to give Clare. That is personally more challenging (and dull) to me than playing a ball game and then stripping as a group. At least I wouldn't have to bold-face lie and the humiliation is shared.

Yeah, imagine someone like Jason telling you he is "manipulative, selfish, can't love, insecure, cold and mean" on the very first date. I'm eating my food fast and getting out of there. I feel that Clare is someone who not only needs therapy but enjoys it. She was gleeful when she was getting Jason to confess his "demons" and also confessing hers. If I'm Jason and I'm not picked at the end or get any benefit out of the experience, I would be highly embarrassed and pissed at myself for agreeing to reluctantly share all those dirty laundry about my family on national TV. Some of her group date and cocktail party talks are also like mini therapy sessions for her.

Why are these men walking around carrying their junk in their hand? Ew. I know the jock strap exposes a lot, but I would not want them touching things around the house before some good hand washing. With SOAP. Hannah Brown is the younger version of Clare. Hannah Brown also had that almost spiteful look in her eyes before she went in on someone during her season. She even did that to her parents, if I recall correctly, because they were doubtful about Jed, her F1. And both are ALL about forcing the men to "open up" about their "ugly/dark side" unnaturally. Hannah was berating Luke P. during their first date just because he wasn't opening up his deepest and darkest desires to her.

That's why I related to Bennett when he said the couch needs to be cleaned after that and he didn't look like he was completely joking either.

I think all of them went on Marriage Boot Camp to earn some quick cash. Didn't Desiree and Chris went on too? I wonder what were their "issues".

To be fair to Unclearington, in his full speech, he did mention other things besides her looks and they chose to edit those out for some reason. Source: https://popculture.com/reality-tv/news/love-island-laurel-carrington-read-their-love-declarations-exclusive-sneak-peek/ Never thought I would be speaking up for ItalianSportsCar-rington of all people (he repulsed me at the beginning of the season), but here I am. Lol. I think he has the most realistic (and honest!) view of this whole experience. This is literally what every couple is going to do, no matter what they claimed on the show. https://www.etonline.com/love-island-carrington-defends-claims-hes-only-with-laurel-for-tv-exclusive-153985 Overall, this is a good season of Love Island. It has enough likable people, drama, silliness and fun. A definite step up from the snoozefest of the first season. I tuned out halfway for that one and I believe the first season had fewer number of episodes.

I can tell Calvin is not really into Moira romantically by the way he kept calling her "Miss Moira". And that's fine, they just enjoy each other's company.

Johnny is so whiny and always make it about him and his feelings. Can't believe Cely had to comfort him over something that he did wrong to her. If that isn't a red flag, i don't know what is, Celybird. Like duh, of course the families are going to bring up questionable things to clarify. He could take it as an opportunity to redeem himself but nope! I like me some Unclearington. He's a doofus but one that has potential to be a good partner some day when he has matured (which is not something I can say about Johnny). His parents seem cool too. Laurel and him are not gonna last outside the villa but you can't say he wasn't upfront with her. If they are just taking it as a summer camp fling, that's OK too! It's not like any of the Love Island couples last season lasted as well. They are all still so young and understandably not ready to settle down. This ain't the Bachelor.

All the rankings are mean, I agree. But it's just a bit much when everyone was feeling bad for Moira and she was feeling bad for herself over getting one bad adjective when Carrington got ALL of the bad ones. He didn't deserve being called "fake" as well. In fact, he is too honest and tactless.

On a shallow note, did anyone peep Carrington's face when he first woke up in the morning (after Cely rudely woke them up)? That boy sure is pretty. Those long eyelashes... No wonder the girlies are obsessed. Prettiest person in the villa, by far.

I watched it and Mackenzie is articulate and expresses herself well. It's a good watch/listen. Main things that stood out to me: 1. She's an introvert and in her life never hang around with any of her boyfriends in a group setting so she's awkward at it and doesn't quite know what to do with group dynamics. Thus her needing alone time by herself or with only her man. 2. Johnny's dislike of her: Johnny was miffed that in the baggage challenge she faked him out to kiss Connor instead and since then they weren't on good terms. And when he first came in he had some interest in her. 3. Carrington is a really good friend and very funny but has a hard time being open with girls romantically. 4. Both Connor and her haven't had many girlfriends or boyfriends and they are both commitment-phobes. So it's kind of a big deal that they will want to be together. 5. Connor is coming to visit her and meet her family. And Connor is very talkative when they are alone together. 6. She spoke highly of all the girls. 7. She's on her 2nd boob job (whatever that means) and botox and fillers but her nose is real. That's all I can remember off the top of my head. ETA: She also thinks once the OG boys came back from the CA to the villa, Jalen started distancing himself from her because he wanted to be in the good books with the boys and Johnny was very against her then.

There wasn't even any heat when Johnny literally picked Cely up and started humping her. Like I see no sexual chemistry between them whatsoever. Same with Caleb and Justine. It's obvious they really like and respect each other but more like besties. And once again, the girl has to beg the guy to show more physical affection. Carrington is so pretty (those big brown eyes) but I can't stand the way he was not looking at Laurel during their conversation.

Moira and BSB are the same because they will do a test drive with anyone, but without sincerity or real effort. I feel like I have seen both of them have many similar conversations with multiple people. Moira gushing about how cool a guy is for a bare minimum trait, and BSB doing his signature smile that he thinks is charming. I have concluded both of them are just not great people. In terms of the stripper challenge, the best ever for me are Siannesse from season 6 of Love Island UK and Elizabeth from season 1 of Love Island USA. Siannesse just knows how to move/dance and Elizabeth is for the surprise factor and she did the teasing part well.

I am not so bothered by the CA shenanigans but more disgusted by the controlling and gaslighty behaviour Johnny exhibited. He made her feel bad for just going on a friendly "date" when it's just part of the process. They didn't even kiss or touch. And even after she expressed that she still chooses him, he had the audacity to guilt-trip Cely into making things "clear" with the other guy and making her feel like she has wronged him. Ew, Johnny. Cely came out of that conversation with a lot of wtfs. I'm glad she is smart enough and has healthy self-esteem to know she deserves better. It makes me sad that some women may be fooled or be manipulated by that. Ever since Cely stopped gloating about what a power couple she and Johnny is, I have really warmed up to her. I didn't think Noah made up or exaggerated anything about what he saw in CA. As a viewer on TV like him, I thought his account was pretty accurate.

Calvin is a player and the smoothest one of the lot because you wouldn't have guessed he is one until after some time. I'm glad Aaron said those nice things about Mackenzie during the recoupling speech. He didn't have to but it was nice of him to do it after Mackenzie's ego has taken a hit. Goodness, I still have a soft spot for Mackenzie even though she's such a whiny brat. Carrington has been making the episodes with his one liners. "Do you guys want to play charades?"