The Bacheloretterecap: Smash decisions

It’s a typical morning at Casa Bachelorette. “Today, I’m moving into the house with the guys,” he says. “I have no idea what to expect.” Credit: ABC Sure you do, buddy: You should expect hostility, and lots of it! Just listen to Katilyn, whoallowed Nick V. to crash her seasonback in ye olden days (2015). “It was rough,” she warns Katie. ABC “My guys were very hurt… It did not go over well for the people I was really close with already....

May 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1556 words · Howard Cruz

The Bacheloretterecap: Stay-at-hometown dates

Well, rose lovers, this hometown episode had EVERYTHING… except travel. But we were still treated to plenty ofBachelorettehometown date staples: Skeptical relatives! Declarations of “love”! Michelle and Brandon.ABC That’s brotherly love, folks. The date begins with our first run-and-jump hug of the season. Nowit feels like hometowns. Noah for Bachelor!.ABC “I’m embarrassing the s— out of myself.” At least he’s got a sense of humor about it. That night, Michelle and Brandon arrive at a posh rental townhouse where his family is staying....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Kathleen Mitchell

The Bacheloretterecap: The men yell all

The final four men become the final three, and there isn’t even a rose ceremony. Meanwhile… Awww, Michael’s FaceTiming with his son James again. “I miss him like crazy,” says Michael. ABC “It’s really starting to weigh on me… I just hope he’s doing ok.” Well… here’s the thing. James is a little boy, and he doesn’t understand why daddy isn’t home. ABC “Oh, I’m just doing some work,” Michael tells him when James asks....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1144 words · Darrell Price

The Bacheloretterecap: The unkindest cut

With hometown dates around the corner, Katie has to narrow her field of potential husbands down to four. You know what that means, rose lovers: It’s the week before (stationary) hometowns! Time for Katie to separate the husband wheat from the husband chaff. Katie Thurston, Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe on ‘The Bachelorette’.Credit: ABC It’s morning in New Mexico and the seven remaining men know that time is running out....

May 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1512 words · Mrs. Terri Porter

The Bacheloretteseason 17: Meet Katie's men

Let’s meet the dudes who hope to tickle her funny bone. (Sorry, that sounded dirtier than intended.) Why has no one told this poor man that the latter are extinct? Craig Sjodin/ABC Yeah, that tracks. We officially heart him! They have medication for that, Austin. Craig Sjodin/ABC Dude, man cannot live on protein shakes alone! Can’t wait to hear the story behind that. Honestly, we were hoping for some more zipper puns inhis bio....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Mathew Stone

The Bacheloretteseason 18: Meet Michelle's men

She’s smart, fun, and capable of doing push-ups in an evening gown. Will any of these men prove worthy of her love? Scroll through to see who she’ll be choosing from whenThe Bachelorettedebuts on Oct. 19 on ABC. Michelle Young from ‘The Bachelorette.'.ABC/Sami Drasin Which of those facts makesyoumore uncomfortable? Brandon J. Portland, OregonTraveling Nurse Recruiter, 26Bio fun fact:Brandon J. And there’sdefinitelynothing sexier than “better safe than sorry.” Craig Sjodin/ABC...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Samuel Tucker

The Bacheloretteseason finale recap: 'In a world of change, I want to be your constant'

And yet Istillcan’t believe it! Girl, I thought you had more common sense! But, you know, congrats to the happy couple, or whatever. ABC (LOL at “we.” As if our co-hosts do admin work!) LOL at “officially quit the show.” Blake and Katie on ‘The Bachelorette’.ABC Yep, the Bachelorette has finally left the bathroom. “The love that I had for him is… real,” she says tearfully. “Which is why today is so heartbreaking....

May 1, 2025 · 10 min · 1968 words · Jason Miller

The Bacheloretteseason finale recap: 'Today, tomorrow, and for the rest of our lives'

Michelle finds her “person” in the season finale of The Bachelorette. We begin in the Tealight Candle Thunderdome. What in the holy hell? Kaitlyn welcomes the viewing audience (and Omicron).ABC Why is no one in the audience wearing a mask? Why did they even need to have an audience? On to Michelle’s “journey,” I suppose. The Young family.ABC There’s just something so special about our connection and our chemistry." Oh, thank goodness for family....

May 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1618 words · Daniel Thomas

The Bacheloretteseason premiere recap: Katie has a ball

Welcome to season 17 ofThe Bachelorette, rose lovers! This “journey” is one of many firsts: The first season withoutChris Harrison. The first season featuring a blow-up doll named Sandy. Katie Thurston on ‘The Bachelorette’.ABC The first time most of us have encountered the phrase “surgical skin salesman.” “This season, get ready for a Bachelorette like we’ve never had before!” I’m sorry, voiceover man, have we met? Connor B. on ‘The Bachelorette’....

May 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1536 words · Miss Heather Alexander

The Bacheloretteseason premiere recap: The nincompoop papers

(Someone get us some pearls to clutch!) Attention, class!The Bachelorette’s fall semester is in session. Shocking, I know. Michelle schools her students.ABC We begin with a reminder that adding fractions is hard. “How many boyfriends are you going to have?” “It’s weird that she’s kissing, like, 30 boys,” notes another. Michelle and her parents.ABC You are correct, young lady! ), and she is biracial. “Because your dad couldn’t be a kinder person, a more giving person…...

May 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1580 words · Brooke Thomas

The Bachelorettewill havetwoBachelorettes next season

Which may be why they chose two! Both Rachel Recchia, 25, and Gabby Windey, 30, will co-star in season 19 ofThe Bachelorette. ABC announced the news duringTuesday’sdumpster fire season finale ofThe Bachelor. Sisterhood!.ABC Host Jesse Palmer broke the news to Gabby and Rachel, who seemed truly shocked by the co-Bachelorette revelation. It’s a surprising twist for sure, but it also makes a beautiful kind of sense. Exhibit A: Of course, this new set-up leaves me with a lot of questions....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Kevin Johnson

The BachelorFantasy Suites recap: No more 'I love yous'

Clayton’s week of overnight dates ends in disaster. We begin, rose lovers, with The Problem. “Can you fall in love multiple times? [crickets].ABC At the same time?” “I don’t know.” Clayton, if you’re asking me, I think the answer is a resounding, “No!” Land’s End #DILF collection Fall 2022.ABC I wonder how the ladies are doing right now? “It’s weird,” says Susie at last, breaking the silence. “Welcome to the Panic Attack Room,” jokes Susie....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1324 words · Melissa Gomez

The Bachelorhometown dates recap: Proceed with caution

Susie, Gabby, Serene, and Rachel all bring the Bachelor home to meet the folks. First thing’s first, though. Susie has an agenda: “Today we’re going to find out if Clayton likes being choked.” Breathing is overrated, Clayton.ABC [Needle scratch sound effect] I’m sorry, what? Today’s date is all about the Bachelor learning how to take a beating on the mat. Good job, buddy! Dads are the best.ABC (Shhh don’t anyone tell him that he has no chance....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1405 words · Heather Sparks