gingerandcloves

A couple more pics - these are from a recent trip to Las Vegas.

Yeah, it's a bit of a mystery right now. If it really is the fact that she slept with someone 2 months ago, I don't see how it's relevant. There are rumors that she slept with one of the production team, but that is unconfirmed. Someone supposedly did get fired for fooling around, but it's not certain whether it was Lauren and him hooking up, or something completely unrelated. Also, I should say, I'm not positive whether they move in together or not, but divorce is coming up quickly either way.

Further spoilers regarding Lauren and Orion: their marriage doesn't last past the honeymoon, and they don't end up moving in together. Boy, talk about crash and burn. I thought they were one of the better-matched couples at first. I wonder if this outcome is what pushed the experts to bring in Chloe for Michael. Otherwise they're down from 5 to 3 couples before the season barely gets going.

On a happier note, Steve and Mindy have been dating for a hot minute - they make a cute couple! They recently went to Mexico for Mindy's birthday, and also visited a wild animal safari in San Diego.

That scene already happened - I believe it was the episode of the photo shoot and that is when he went to comfort Nancy, and after their talk, they walked off together. I thought it was the clue to the F1 too, until I saw it happen in the episode.

I'm a little surprised by the "I love yous" too. But I was listening to the Dear Shandy podcast recap, and Sharleen (former contestant) was talking about how the whole experience affects the contestants - partly because they're confined in one location and the one constant topic is the Bachelor - it's drummed into them why they're there, to fall in love; and they get so desperate for dates because it's the only time they get to leave the house, so they're more than ready to fling themselves into it when they get the chance. Plus, the producers are always in their ear, and probably hinting that if they want to get a home town date, they'd better tell the Bachelor how they feel. It's a lot of pressure. And maybe at their age, they're like, the hell with it, what do I have to lose? My opinions of the final three: I think Theresa is the best match for Gerry. Not sure why he won't pick her, but possibly the distance, and maybe she's just too intense, but I still think they could work. I think he ends up choosing Leslie. He seems the most attracted to her, she lives the closest, and their energy matches pretty well. I think the age difference with Faith, and her lifestyle are the reasons he won't pick her. I believe Faith goes home, and Leslie and Theresa are the final two.

Becca said that she has some sort of condition that affects her spine, and causes her pain. I can't imagine how she does photography, i'd imagine being on feet all day would be super painful. She also has endometriosis, and it spread, so she had to have an appendectomy recently.

Spoilers have arrived. Thank you to MAFS Fan for posting them. And.... We have 5 divorces, including Michael and his replacement bride Chloe. Orion and Lauren end up divorcing pre-decision day due to allegations of cheating on Lauren's part. This is a first, I think, that none of the couples chooses to stay together on Decision Day. I'm a little bummed because I decided to watch this season after skipping the last couple, and now it feels like a waste. I had hopes for Lauren & Orion, and Becca & Austin...small hopes, but hopes. I wish this stupid show would realize that we watch for the love story, not the drama. How long can they keep producing it when they don't get a single successful couple out of it, multiple seasons in a row?

Congrats to Cody!

Katie and Ronan are still together. Cute couple!

Spoilerish: Gah!😫

They didn't confirm on IG if they were dating, but it appears he did fly out to spend time with her and they looked pretty cozy in the photos. So we'll have to see if it goes any further.

It turns out the kiss is from AFTER Decision Day. Still pretty weird IMO, but at least they weren't cheating on each other.

I do think it's some weird game they're playing. Bad idea. Here's some happy news, Steve and Mindy are seeing each other:

How does Amy's failed engagement fit in with Jill's narrative about the twins being so identical that no man wanted to get to know them until Kevin came along and got to know both girls and decided to pick Amy?