- This week’s episode opens with the women gossiping about Bekha’s age, so we know that’s going to be a major plot point later in this episode.
- Chris Harrison showed up to earn his paycheck. He announced that there will be no date today...in LA...because Arie has already left LA... Because they’re all about to embark on an adventure around the world..to find love...beginning in....Lake Tahoe! Talk about burying the lead.
- Their temporary home in Lake Tahoe was rustic and woodsy. Kendall was in her element, with all the taxidermy on the walls.
Date #1:
- Seinne was taken parasailing. 15 Points for the adventurous date.
- The producers were thoughtful enough to give the other women binoculars, so they can spy on Arie without straining their eyes.
- Later they were treated to a private concert by country band LANCO 15 Points
- Arie and Seinne’s date went really well. He said that he had a good feeling about her, from the start. She’s well-educated, well-travelled, and their conversations are easy. Nothing too salacious to report.
- Sadly, back at the house, Maquel got a call that her grandpa had suddenly passed away. She talked about how close she was with him, and how unexpected his death was. 10 Points
- Obviously distraught, she left the show (-25 Points) crying (-2 Points). I feel bad for deducting points, but dems da rules. (To clarify, I’m not sure if Maquel will be returning, or if she’s gone for good. If she comes back, I will give the points back)
Date #2:
- Chelsea, Krystal, Becca, Marikh, Becca, Ashley, Jacqueline, Jenna, Tia, Kendall, Lauren, Brittany and Caroline were invited on a hiking date.
- Krystal repeatedly pointed out that Arie is looking for a woman, not a girl (while putting on a baby voice)
- The ladies are greeted by Mykel and Ruth Hawke, who are survivalists. We learn that they are here to teach the woman survival skills. But none of that boring ‘build a shelter’/‘start a fire’ silliness. No, their expertise is in drinking your own pee and eating bugs
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- The girls go behind bushes and pee in the provided bottles. Arie fakes them out and drinks apple juice instead of his own urine. Jacqueline, thinking the pee drinking was real, actually put the bottle to her lips! In the nick of time, Arie stopped her, and told her the truth
. - Then we get to the bug eating portion of the date. The producers are really drilling home the fact that these girls would do ANYTHING for fame…errr…I mean love.
- Mykel Hawke whips out some worms to eat, and suddenly this has turned into an episode of survivor. I was waiting for Jeff Probst to pop out.
- After they get some yummy protein, they set off on a hike, to a cabin with a giant hot tub. 15 Points x12 = 180
- Krystal is perturbed when Caroline and Tia are joking around in the hot tub.
- Very quickly, Krystal’s arrogance gets on everyone’s nerves and she is, again, our villain of the week 15 Points
- For the record, this is how Tia says Krystal’s voice makes her face look (Me too, Tia!)
- Krystal used her time to complain to Arie that a target has been put on her back and that Tia and Caroline are mean. -15 Points
- She also cried while talking to Arie -2 Points
- Tia interrupted Krystal 5 Points but Krystal asked Arie for more time.
- Krystal is so cocky, at this point. She said in an interview, “I don’t know how I’m going to get through the elimination of all these girls”, As if she already has the competition in the bag.
- Krystal pulled Tia and Caroline aside. Tia and Krystal end up exchanging heated words 10 Points Each
- When Tia finally got her time with Arie, she aired her grievances, without throwing Krystal under the bus (classy and mature!), but she did cry a little -2 Points
- Tia got the group date rose. (10 Points) As for the rest of them…
- Krystal was horrified that she didn’t get the rose. (-10 Points). She even said on camera “I thought I was clear with Arie, what was going on” aka, ‘why isn’t he doing what I want him to do?’
- She said “It’s hard to shine, without coming across as intimidating to the other girls, because I just come across as flawless” BARF!!
Date #3:
- Bekah was taken on a horseback riding date
- Back at home, the other girls keep talking about her age. Meanwhile, in interviews, Arie keeps talking about how mature she is. He has no idea there is a 14 year age difference!
- They wind up in a hot tub in the wilderness 15 Points
- Arie asks Bekah if she’s ready to settle down, and she totally dodges the question. She says, “how can I know, if I’ve never been with the right person?”
- Then Bekah finally spills the beans and tells Arie she’s 22. Arie’s reaction was simply “Oh My Gooood!” LOL!!
- Bekah gets the rose anyway, but Arie says he has his reservations about her now.
Rose Ceremony:
- Chris Harrison arrives again, to announce that Arie has made up his mind, and there will be no cocktail party
- Mid-rose ceremony, Krystal pulls Arie aside. This pissed off the other women, because they felt like their need to talk to Arie was just as important as Krystal’s. (because the one thing this show prides itself on, is being fair. Hahaha!)
- Krystal used her extra time to use her signature whisper-purr, in an attempt to manipulate Arie into pitying her.
- In the end it was Caroline and Brittany that were eliminated.
- Both Brittany and Caroline cried during their exit interviews -2 Points Each
Recap:
- Tia: 5+10+15+10-2=38
- Krystal: 10+15+15-2-15-10=13
- Maquel: 10-2-25=-17
- Seinne: 15+15=30
- Chelsea: 15
- Becca: 15
- Marikh: 15
- Ashley: 15
- Jacqueline: 15
- Jenna: 15
- Kendall: 15
- Lauren: 15
- Brittany: 15-2=13
- Caroline: 15-2=13
- Bekah: 15
