Ill admit, rose lovers, it shook me to my core.
But alas, the twist on tonightsListen to Your Heartdid not involve making Chris Harrison the actual Bachelor.
(Nope, couldnt even bang out that without laughing.)
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He pulls Julia aside by the water cooler and makes his pitch.
I knew you were going to get chosen, he tells her.
I didnt want to send Savannah home.
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But I knew that you were gonna still be here so that we could continue… What?
Thats still something I want to pursue, he adds.
Of course it is, you disingenuous jerk.
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Hey, here comes Chris Harrison!
(And it looks like he leftlast weeksStar Trekjacketat home.)
Anyone who isnt in a real couple needs to pack their knives and go.
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(Whoops, wrong show sorry.)
Damn, thats cold.
Certain couples Bri and Chris, Trevor and Jamie, Ryan and Natascha (???)
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are unfazed, but the fringe folks are getting antsy.
Sure, Gabe gave Ruby his rose last week, but does he even know her last name?
(Plus, he has the hots for Savannah, too.)
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You know who doesnt know about Julias lingering feelings?
When Julia tells the ladies that she and Brandon had a very significant conversation, Savannah is shocked.
I didnt know any of this was an issue, she replies.
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I want whoevers going to choose me to be all in.
As you should, honey.
Maybe this isnt, like, what I thought it was gonna be, says Savannah through tears.
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With you is the only person I see that possibly being the case.
Savannahs sigh says it all.
Truly, rose lovers, a womans work is never done.
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Fortunately, Gabe doesnt have a go at talk her into liking him.
The exchange took a lot out of Savannah.
Two seconds, could I have two seconds, kindly?
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she begs the camera crew following her.
They stop their pursuit, and Savannah scurries around the side of the building to sob in peace.
Unfortunately, I didnt convey that the best to you, and I apologize for that, he says.
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Id like to move forward with you.
Do you want to do this, or do you want to go home and cry?
I think he is sincere in his feelings for me, says Savannah.
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She does not cite evidence for her claim.
Anyhoo, Julia catches wind of Brandon and Savannahs reconciliation, and it just makes her so darn man!
Sheridan finds her crying out on the patio.
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I definitely had something with Brandon, she tells him.
Im trying to process all of it.
She feels confident moving forward with me, Sheridan announces.
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If you say so, pal.
From here on out, adds Harrison, its the judges who will determine which couples stay every week.
As for the prize at the end?
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Raise your hands if youd pay money to see any of these couples perform.
But lets not quibble.
Its time for the couples to start practicing their songs.
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Awww, cute some intern wrote out little song cards for each of them.
Bri, meanwhile, thinks the stress of collaborating together could spell doom for some of her competitors.
I totally could see this breaking up some of the couples here, she says.
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Im struggling with this right now, sighs Julia.
What I had with Brandon is what Im missing with Sheridan… Im just, like, questioning everything.
Now, I only know who Bekah is because she makes great, GIF-able faces at the camera.
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As for Danny… Well, Im pretty sure he hasnt spoken more than seven words all season?
Should be interesting to find out what this dudes all about.
Im hoping tonight will kind of push us further in the right direction, says Danny.
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Im really feeling that right now.
And Im really feeling DannysDia de Muertos-inspired shirt.
Once he and Bekah are all dolled up, producers treat them to a little photoshoot.
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and get into the hot tub.
I think that you are an incredible human being, she tells Danny.
It just takes me a while to get to that space where I just can fall for someone.
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Then why are you here, Bekah?
Chris Harrison was VERY clear about this he just wants to see REAL COUPLES.
Not FAKE COUPLES WHO WANT TO BE ON TV.
She went zero to 100 real quick with the PDA, she gripes.
I want to leave because of her.
Why is she taking her rage out on the woman, when Brandon is the problem here?
Because thats how the world works, rose lovers.
This leads to the moment we all knew was coming: The confrontation.
That night, Julia pulls Savannah aside for a not-so-friendly chat.
Who are you to sit here and say that Im being disingenuous?
That is insane to me!
Im not in your business, she says defensively.
Then comes the biggest lie of the night.
Gurl, peddle your foolishness elsewhere.
No one here is buying it.
Hey, its time for the second date of the week!
Its a really exciting feeling, that this really could be our future, gushes Natasha.
I think Ryan and I really are on our way to really being a strong team.
Sure, at least for the next two-to-three weeks.
But theyre here now, its time for them to rehearse.
Rudis feeling insecure about their performance because she thinks the other couples are further along on their journey.
(By the way, Chris Lane is right Ryan does kind of look likeShawn Mendes!)
I just dont want to be the one who messes it up, she frets.
I feel like I wasnt doing anything right.
I just wish I didnt get so nervous!
Jamie wails after walking off the stage.
Welp, youd better get a grip on yourself, honey, because its… (Duh, bro.
Its been like 3 weeks.)
Itwaspretty sweet how Matt hugged Rudi after the performance and said, You did so good.
Youre just too good!
And side note: Is it me, or does Jordan have absolutelynoidea what hes doing here?
Look at Chris with the eye-roll!
I really am falling in love with him, Bri announces.
I can say that so confidently.
Yeah, so suck it, Mraz!
Wait… Im sorry, did Jamie really just say what I think she said?
Girl, WHUT???
How is that even possible?
What did youthinkwas going to happen on a reality TV hybrid dating show/singing competition?
Oh my God, she moans.
Judges verdict:I mean, this GIF probably says it best.
Mr. Mraz says their bridge and harmonies were shaky.
Savannah, I felt like you kept pulling away a little bit, says Jordan.
It was missing something.
Kesha and Mr. Mraz also seem confused about how much romance there really is between these two.
Rose lovers, what am I missing?
Isnt Brandon the one whos faking here?
Just a couple of days ago Savannah was sobbing because she thought Brandon liked Julia.
Yes, yes, I know.
We dont really know who really said what when.
Congrats, TeamLTYH your editing sorcery has worked its demonic magic once again!
Ryan… while youre also great, she is soaring all around you.
Dayum, thats harsh!
Totally true, but harsh.
Unrelated question: Do you think the couples did a breath check before going on stage?
This is some real close singing.
I honestly wouldnt be able to be on this stage without you, she sobs, hugging Trevor.
The judges totally buy it.
There was nothing forced about it!
You demonstrated such vulnerability in that performance that we all are growing out of it!
You should feel so proud of yourself right now, says Kesha.
Well, she feels something, thats for sure.
And someday youll realize that you dont need a man by your side to perform.
(Plus, a little Spray n Wash will probably get those grass stains out of your dress.)
Chris Harrison stands beside the all-important Rose Podium, which is laden with six long-stem roses and six boutonnieres.
Tonight, this rose ceremony is going to be very different, he explains.
For the first time, judges will be making the decision on who gets these roses.
Then the couples ask each other, Will you accept this rose?
Like I said, its weird.
But theres a global pandemic, and any Bachelor content is better than no Bachelor content.
And so, the Julia-Brandon-Savannah triangle lives to see another day.
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