S27.E01: Week 1

[JenE4]

Let’s have a cheers to an amazing journey, as Zach looks for the love of his 3-month contractual engagement.

[Kiss my mutt]

And we’re back!!!!!

[dizzyd]

Got my popcorn and a kinky pina colada for the new train wreck. My right reasons heart is hoping for Sean 2.0. 

Every time I hear Zach’s name I think of Gandalf telling the Balrog you shall not pass. So weird. 

Edited January 24, 2023 by dizzyd

[Lamb18]

Nice to see Sean again. I originally skipped his season, but watched it a couple of years ago. It's one of my favorites!

[tennisgurl]

I’ve got my cocktail and chocolate at the ready and I’m ready to get started!  I’m so hoping for some fun this season. 

[Lamb18]

Should the Mandrell girl be so jerky when doing the hand-held weights? Her firm didn't look good.

Oh no, Greer is a third-person talker.

I wonder of Brooklyn is also on Farmer Needs a Wife. As she ropes a calf and feeds a horse.

[Kiss my mutt]

Zach will have to make sure he keeps on the nose hair trimming and booger patroling with those nostrils. 
I hope rodeo girl checks his teeth to see how old he is!

[nlkm9]

Greer? Are you wearing a body suit top unsnapped? I can already say “ bold” Greer irritates me

 

[JenE4]

Okay, we got one gal who uses her kindergartener as exercise equipment when she’s not throwing weights from arm to arm that will inevitably end up in a torn joint, and another one who I, like Zach, mistakenly recalled her name rhyming with mornin’, oh well. 

I like this one who referred to the trash can, “Oh, I didn’t know my ex would be here.” Lol! Bonus points that she already lives in the same city as Zach, as relocating tends to be a big barrier of these couples working out.

[dizzyd]

1st impressions: So far the intros are bland.  Katherine looks a bit like Katherine McPhee. They’ll probably keep Mandrell for a bit for the celebrity clout. I didn’t like any of them. 

[Kiss my mutt]

Just now, nlkm9 said:

Greer? Are you wearing a body suit top unsnapped? I can already say “ bold” Greer irritates me

 

That’s what it looks like. I guess it wouldn’t show some of her midriff otherwise. 

[dizzyd]

Please don’t make glitter a thing 🙏 I can’t handle that. 

[JenE4]

Body glitter?!? What is this 2007? Hard pass for that one and only reason alone!

[tennisgurl]

That trash can is truly me. I know what trash this show is and yet I keep coming back like the aforementioned trash. 

[DEL901]

At least with Zack being 26 (I’m assuming since he was 25 during the Bachelorette when Rachel said he was too young), so it won’t be icky when he dates the women in their early 20s.  

[JenE4]

Okay, this woman had three acts of fate telling her not to come and she did anyway. That’s on you, Ms”am. (she also had dead energy! Worse than the body glitter girl.)

[truthaboutluv]

What's with all the drinks schtick? 

[tennisgurl]

Greer is already giving me weird vibes. Her eyes look like cartoon eyes. 

[dizzyd]

I didn’t like greer’s intro package but I think she made a good 1st impression to Zach from body language. 

[Lamb18]

OK, Madison is at least part Norwegian. Uff da!

[Riplet68]

With the intros - big pass on Greer, the first girl out was so nervous, I think he really liked her.  I liked the chick in the green swimsuit, the rodeo girl, and there was one other, can't remember

[JenE4]

Okay, this is odd that the typical sea of blondes is replaced by a sea of raven-haired women. This is a first in Bachelor History.

[Lamb18]

Will Cat be the designated villain this season?

[dizzyd]

Is that a 1st voluntary 1st kiss right out the limo?!

[DEL901]

So rodeo girl was the one who swore at ATFR…. She’s acting all disingenuous but she stole the swear “oops” and then repeat the word directly from Love Actually.  

Edited January 24, 2023 by DEL901

[Riplet68]

I liked Bailey at the AFTR, and I remember him seeming to be in to her.

[JenE4]

He kissed Mornin Baelin!! Whoa! Okay, when Jesse asked whether he had been thinking of anyone, now we know who!

[kikicat]

Greer looks like she's 15. The nanny is 40.

I haven't watched this show in years, but thought I'd give this season a shot. Looks exactly the same so far, aside from a new host.

[Bookish Jen]

Why is everybody so shiny?

[dizzyd]

Now Ben Barnes can be my Bachelor anyday 😉

[Riplet68]

He liked the ER nurse from Austin - and the dermatologist chick - loved her dress

[dizzyd]

And now the eye roll segment 

[JenE4]

Okay, we just got at least three nurses in a row. Now I wish I had been counting because I think there were more nurses earlier. This was like my freshman female dorm where they put a Jennifer in every room on my floor, but this is a limo full of nurses. Oh, here’s another nurse!

[tennisgurl]

I’m already working on my “destined for Paradise” list. 

[kikicat]

4 minutes ago, Bookish Jen said:

Why is everybody so shiny?

Hair spray, dewy makeup, lip gloss, and especially the glowy perspiration of the fame-hungry influencer.

[dizzyd]

Brianna’s rose stayed alive longer than Greer’s coffee stayed hot. 

[Lamb18]

I feel like the women aren't as heavily made up as usual.

I like the pig. Maybe Henry should be the Bachelor.

[JenE4]

A nursing student! Lol. Now we got nurses in training, a patient care coordinator, and a healthcare strategist! Bachelor is going all-in on the “Healthcare Heroes.”

[tennisgurl]

I’m worried about the staffing at hospitals, every nurse, patient care provider, and healthcare specialist is on the The Bachelor! 

[EllenB]

Ugh, so many screamers with whiny voices! Our poor ears!

[Kiss my mutt]

Jess looks so young. She looks so fresh faced with little makeup. They’ve definitely toned it down which looks great. They are all so pretty this season. I don’t think these girls would give him a second look irl, but put him on tv…

Holland’s intro was gross, saying he was in the wrong Hollands on Bachelorette. The Mandrell girl is making me cringe with the full on mouth kissing, pouring champagne down Zach’s mouth, etc. knowing she has a little girl back home. I think quite a few of them pregamed too hard before intros. 

Edited January 24, 2023 by Kiss my mutt

[dizzyd]

I give props to Cristina for the party bus, I’m sure it made an otherwise boring, tenuous 1st night into an unwind and just have fun party. She reminds me of Kelly pickler. 

Edited January 24, 2023 by dizzyd

[JenE4]

Okay, I picked Kaity as soon as she pointed out that trash can in her intro package, and here she is kissing Zach! I am locking her in as my top pick so far (unless/until she does something crazy or vindictive).

[Kiss my mutt]

1 minute ago, JenE4 said:

Okay, I picked Kaity as soon as she pointed out that trash can in her intro package, and here she is kissing Zach! I am locking her in as my top pick so far (unless/until she does something crazy or vindictive).

Yeah, I like her. She’s got a personality and a good sense of humor. That trash can comment was brilliant!

[JenE4]

Okay, this meatball girl needs to be introduced to the Meatball.

[dizzyd]

He definitely likes kaity. But the trash line was just too scripted for me, she didn’t win me with that line. Also I’m getting villain or bitchy vibes from her. Either that or she’ll be the 1st crier. 

Edited January 24, 2023 by dizzyd

[Kiss my mutt]

Between maple syrup, champagne and meatballs, Zach gonna need some pepto tonight. What is with all the force feeding?

[JenE4]

Some PA had to balance themselves on the back of the couch to light all of those candles on the wall.

[tennisgurl]

How many things will get shoved into this man’s mouth tonight?! 

[Riplet68]

I like Kaity, but her time with Zach seemed kind of calculated conversation.  Ick, I didn't want to like Greer, but I liked their one on one.  ND cannot possibly be staying after tonight.  I also like that they seem to have less makeup on. They played the romantic music, big crescendo with Greer.  HE did not want to kiss Madison/ND chick. There is no way she is 26 - she looks mid 30s

Edited January 24, 2023 by Riplet68