S25.E08: Week 8

[ByTor]

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It’s time to meet the families! Though Matt and his final four won’t be leaving the resort, their loved ones have safely arrived and are ready to get to know the man that has stolen these women’s hearts. Over the course of four intense and emotional dates, there will be plenty of tough conversations, heartfelt moments and touching surprises.

In the midst of all the thrills, Matt’s ego may not be the only thing bruised along the way! 

Airs Monday February 25 8:00PM EST

As always, this is a spoiler-free topic. If it didn't happen this episode, please do not discuss.

Now let's do a cheers!

 

[UMAngela]

Oh look. Matt is exercising. Take a shot. (Or eat your feelings in ice cream. Whatever.)

[tennisgurl]

This time...it’s personal. 

[EllenB]

I think Michelle is gorgeous. I hope she's the next Bachelorette. Serena's a cutie, but seems very young.

[dvr devotee]

So I haven't watched the Bachelor at all this season. Is this Rachael the same Rachael of the recent controversy, or was there more than one Rachael this season?

[TheFinalRose]

Dragging these little Zoomed kids into this show is so lame.

[Crashcourse]

Oh wow.  Michelle bringing her students into this? Too much pressure on Matt and, frankly, unfair to him. 

Stupid trick, Michelle.

[DEL901]

M & M are dressing alike.   Ugh.  

And yeah, those questions are so spontaneous and Matt really doesn’t know how to talk to kids, does he?

[dizzyd]

This date is too perfect so far!!! Absolutely love her 😍♥️♥️♥️

[tennisgurl]

Very precocious these kids are. Yes Matt, think about the children! 

[saber5055]

5 minutes ago, UMAngela said:

Oh look. Matt is exercising.

Yes, he's working out those massive thighs and enormous gastrocnemius (calf muscles). Because his legs are so attractive and oh, so sexy.

If you're a stork.

[tennisgurl]

Its like they're wearing a couples costume. A lame one. 

[saber5055]

2 minutes ago, DEL901 said:

M & M are dressing alike.   Ugh.  

At least they aren't matching turtlenecks.

Is this being filmed during the school year? How did Michelle get off from teaching if she's ... a teacher. Doing online teaching from the resort or what?

[Crashcourse]

I think Matt really likes Michelle, he likes her personality, but I don't think he sees himself falling in love with her.   

[saber5055]

4 minutes ago, DEL901 said:

Matt really doesn’t know how to talk to kids, does he?

Not a surprise since he doesn't know how to talk to adult women on dates either.

[dizzyd]

I liked that she brought the kids into it. That’s a big part of her life and something she would share with her future husband. I wouldn’t be surprised if he did the same seeing as his foundation is all about kids. 

[tennisgurl]

Evan knows what the people want to know, he's asking the real questions. 

[saber5055]

Matt just said "Michele and I's relationship." Yeah, this dude is really conforming to Bachelor Nation high standards.

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[Crashcourse]

1 minute ago, dizzyd said:

I liked that she brought the kids into it. That’s a big part of her life and something she would share with her future husband. I wouldn’t be surprised if he did the same seeing as his foundation is all about kids. 

I just think it was too soon and would catch a lot of men off guard, even if they really like children.

[dizzyd]

Just now, saber5055 said:

Matt just said "Michele and I's relationship." Yeah, this dude is really conforming to Bachelor Nation high standards.

I was just going to ask if that’s in Bachelor school vocabulary 101.

[Crashcourse]

So Michelle looks like her father.

[EllenB]

Ah, I figured out who Michelle reminds me of, and why I like her so much: the fabulous Rhiannon Giddens.  It's that type of strong face that transcends fads. 

5 minutes ago, EllenB said:

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Autocorrupt is trying to kill my brain.

[saber5055]

1 minute ago, dizzyd said:

I was just going to ask if that’s in Bachelor school vocabulary 101.

It can be found right above the phrase "I like that."

[Thumper]

Awww, Michelle and her dad.  So sweet! ❤️

[EllenB]

14 minutes ago, EllenB said:

Sorry, everyone, my phone is acting berserk and duplicating things like an evil clone factory.

14 minutes ago, EllenB said:

 

 

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[tennisgurl]

4 minutes ago, saber5055 said:

Matt just said "Michele and I's relationship." Yeah, this dude is really conforming to Bachelor Nation high standards.

Come on Michele, correct him and set a good example for the kids!

[dizzyd]

I ♥️ her parents.

[Quickbeam]

I love Michelle’s parents. They are wonderful.

[alexa]

5 minutes ago, Crashcourse said:

So Michelle looks like her father.

She has her moms eyes though.

[saber5055]

LOL that Michelle is getting ready to tell Matt she's "falling in love with him" and, close up of his face, he looks like he's going to vomit. Then his reply is to fish kiss her. *SMACK SUCK FACE*

[dizzyd]

I just feel that Michelle is amazing but I don’t think Matt sees the chemistry there. I’m getting a one sided feeling here. 

[tennisgurl]

Awww Michell's parents are so sweet. She really does look like a combination of the two of them. 

[alexa]

6 minutes ago, saber5055 said:

LOL that Michelle is getting ready to tell Matt she's "falling in love with him" and, close up of his face, he looks like he's going to vomit. Then his reply is to fish kiss her. *SMACK SUCK FACE*

Plus he didn't sell his feelings to her father at all.  I mean basically told him he doesn't love her at this point.  And then was very general about his plans.

[tennisgurl]

Matt: "What could possibly go wrong?" 

Ron Howard: "Something did, in fact, go wrong."

[Adeejay]

I know it's all part of the program, but I hate seeing the parents giving their blessing, getting all excited and hopeful, only to see their child get rejected. I will never forget Kelly Jo returning home after being dumped by Bob, and seeing her mother and grandmother bawling with her.  It's heartbreaking.    

[saber5055]

The star of this date is that car. Does anyone know what it is?

Now the next star is the hot dive instructor. Baby! Come fly with me.

[DEL901]

Why aren’t they wearing helmets?

[Thumper]

I am confused.  Why is Rachel/Rachael doing a skydiving date?  Isn’t he supposed to be meeting her parents?  Too contrived.  Of course The Bachelor set this up.  Did  Michelle get a “date?”  (Sorry, missed the beginning.). Not a fan.

[tennisgurl]

Rachel had to go. Her planet needed her. 

[DEL901]

Why is he sitting her up?  She needs to be checked out medically.  What an idiot!

[Crashcourse]

I must say, that was very clever of Rachel.  She knows what Matt likes.

[Adeejay]

Damn!  Rachel can pretend all she wants, but that has got to hurt.  

[Thumper]

Oh please.  TPTB set this up.  Rachel has grass in her mouth!!!!  Why all this drama.

[dizzyd]

On the other hand I see Matt in love with Rachael but it’s 1 sided too, as in she wants the win but nothing more.

Edited February 23, 2021 by dizzyd

[tennisgurl]

Rachel seems really lukewarm on Matt, while Matt seems to really be into her. Meanwhile, Michelle seems to really be falling for Matt, while Matt seems not that committed to her. 

[alexa]

2 minutes ago, Adeejay said:

Damn!  Rachel can pretend all she wants, but that has got to hurt.  

I am pretty sure she will have some lasting injuries/damage from that.  

Just now, tennisgurl said:

Rachel seems really lukewarm on Matt, while Matt seems to really be into her. Meanwhile, Michelle seems to really be falling for Matt, while Matt seems not that committed to her. 

I couldn't tell if she was just kind of in shock and pain and not in the mood to chat, or if she was really not sure how she felt.

[saber5055]

2 minutes ago, Thumper said:

Oh please.  TPTB set this up.  Rachel has grass in her mouth!!!!  Why all this drama.

My take is Rachel and her instructor had already landed, then were hoisted up on a crane so they could redo the landing for some fake drah-mah. A professional dive instructor wouldn't have let them go all cattywompuss at the very end after a stellar and perfect dive.

[Just Carol]

Rachael is a genius.  {Whispers to her skydiving attendant "Hey, Tyler, when we land, drop me a little so that it looks like I got hurt really bad, but not really too bad." "Sure, lady, the customer is always right."}.

[Crashcourse]

7 minutes ago, Thumper said:

I am confused.  Why is Rachel/Rachael doing a skydiving date?  Isn’t he supposed to be meeting her parents?  Too contrived.  Of course The Bachelor set this up.  Did  Michelle get a “date?”  (Sorry, missed the beginning.). Not a fan.

Michelle's "date" was her having Matt meet her students on Zoom, and having the students ask him questions. 

[saber5055]

Matt to Rachel's dad: "Rachel and I's relationship." Part deaux.

Thought: What are the hometowns going to be like on the Senior Bachelor season? It boggles the mind!