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I remember Prue and Paul mentioned she was doing only one kind for the showstopper, so I do think this affected the outcome. But I liked her a lot, she was a true home baker. And I loved that they showed Dylan's clutzy side which we have heard about, he was hilarious to watch.

Also glad about Maria, Mauricio was very shallow, he'd be increasingly asking her to change, and making her feel bad if she didn't live up to his expectations. Feel bad for Emily, seems like she's falling into the same bad-boy abusive type she always goes for. He is way too explosive, very short fuse!

To me the most painful was the talk with Genevieve and Teeny at the beginning. Teeny wears her heart on her sleeve and Gen was trying to tell her, as nice for her as she could, that she didn't want to have any personal feelings for anyone as it would interfere with her game. Both points of view are valid, but hard to watch.

Wow, just watched Argentina. Can't believe who said yes!

I don't think Juli is that bad, I think she's very aware and upfront about her emotional limitations. Ezekial pouting is not going to improve anything, but I get his frustrations. I don't think Mauricio is going to say yes. She's not all gung-ho athletic like he wanted, and I get the vibe he'd like a younger arm-candy type.

Just watched the latest Argentina episodes. Some super needy people on this show. Take your girl to a nice dinner and she wants hours of affirmations. Like don't they ever want to talk about the future, plans, values, anything?? Still getting really off vibes from Santiago, I think he's just holding back on his real temper because of the cameras.

To be fair, I know the men in the Dubai version seem pretty controlling by American standards, but I have to wonder how horrified they would think watching the latest American season, with awful Hannah and others so out there. Just saying, we have to be sensitive to cultural differences. I find the International versions interesting just for that reason.

That may be true in general, but when we saw her dancing (reunion clip?) she was pretty much covered head to foot. I think the problem was he wouldn't even allow a discussion, just 'i'm the man and what i say goes' kind of thing.

Episode was ok, saved by the guest stars. Found it stretched the credulity factor that absolutely every 'wellness' product and technique could lead to death, and only found on this cruise not after thousands of products have shipped. ok.

Argentina is interesting. The older (40s, hah!) couple, the guy seems super insecure, like he needs constant reinforcement. And his fiance is not looking for someone like that. Robert just seems a little off, seems like he would do better with a super simple girl, little effort required. For some reason Santiago gives me the creeps with Emily. But I find it much more interesting than last season of the US version, they seem to be really interesting in each other, more than just posing for the cameras.

No, I made a similar comment. I think the producers wanted to go for 'revenge dresses' for the ladies, but they really needed a stylist to help Alex see how it would look standing, walking and sitting. In general I find this show always cheapen the ladies' looks. Brittany with her bolt ons looked just as ridiculous.

First, as someone who has always struggled with their weight over the years, I proudly watch body positivity in the media. That being said, I also think it has to look good on you. I don't know how in the world Alex felt comfortable sitting there basically half naked. Standing was ok, but once she sat down it was ridiculous. And I could not for the life of me figure out what was going on with Katie's dress, the draping was so bizarre. Trivial stuff over, I will always believe Nick over Hannah. I know (and actively avoid) people like her who say 'I speak the truth' essentially saying it gives them a free pass to be as cruel and brutal as they want.

Marisa: adult ADHD is no joke, I recognized it in her before I heard her even say it. I think she would have been a lot better off with the Ukranian soldier, I really liked him a lot. Ramses is a waste of space, to pull that nonsense at the last minute.

So what do you think of the ending, looks like Remy is going to have an anuerysm or something, or was that just me?

I have no idea how Nick held on for so long. I didn't see any affection or even friendship in that relationship. She'd say terrible things then follow up with, 'but I know you will always love me' kind of comment. Not sure what to make of Alex and Tim, seems a LOT must have happened off camera for him to get to where he never wants to see her again. Not saying its all her fault, just no idea what the issues were. On the other hand, she seemed kinda checked out talking to his parents. If I were Ashley, I'd be looking for more detailed answers from Tyler before moving forward, unless he's deliberately vague on camera to protect the kids, which I can appreciate. Ramses and Marissa, not sure if they are going to make it to the I DOs. He seems to have issues coming up regarding their relationship which seem show stoppers. So I guess in the end we are rooting for the scientists? Works for me!