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Matt James' journey to find love comes to a close at Nemacolin with a decision to make between Michelle and Rachael. Emmanuel Acho subs in for Chris Harrison to break down the aftermath on After the Final Rose. Find out OUR thoughts on the social media outbursts surrounding Rachael, her apology, and the work she is putting in to make things right.
Relationships get consummated as the audience feels like being sedated during this snoozer of a Fantasy Suite week episode. An impromptu family reunion for Matt highlights the need for several cast member to consider professional therapy prior to serious dating. Who will be the Final 2 Ladies remaining after this rose ceremony? Mark & Renee have the SCOOP!
An "intimate" gathering of 15 of Matt James' exes gather with Chris Harrison to recap this season of the Bachelor. There should have been a warning to ingest massive amounts of caffeine prior to watching this snoozer....
Hometowns Week has a crash landing, a Zoom call, and a surprise exit from a frontrunner. Who will advance to the Fantasy Suite round as Matt refines the contestant pool to the Final Three? Find out how the friends and families embrace Matt in this episode of Fantasy Suite Pillow Talk!
Heather Martin has arrived in her white minivan to turn Nemacolin upside down. What's Matt to do? How will he decide who he will advance to next week's Hometowns visits? Will some women take the initiative to take themselves out of the game before Matt can send them home? Mark and Renee break down all the action here!
Mean Girls strike back! ABC sends Matt some bro back-up. A former contestant rolls up to the guard shack in a white minivan. What could possibly go wrong on Matt's journey to find love? We summarize the action and speculate on what is to come in this pod.
Matt James looks to rid the House of any and all drama makers in this dramatic episode. Names are dropped, ladies are cross-examined, and all sins will be exposed one way or another. Who will survive the Nemacolin Purge?!?!
The Nemacolin Resort divides into warring factions as 5 new women are unexpectedly thrown into the mix. OG's vs. Newbies. A rumor follows one of the ladies all the way from Chicago and causes instant drama. How will Matt react to the chaos? Find out here!
How much air time can one Bachelor contestant command in a single show? We think Sarah might have set a franchise record with this dramatic episode of Matt James' journey to find love. We break down all the twists and turns of this roller coaster!
Drama ensues as Queen Victoria quickly stands out from the pack. Two "1 on 1" Dates and one massive Group Date give Matt some exposure to the ladies. Franco makes another appearance as our favorite Bachelor Nation photographer. Who ends up sleeping on the couch? Who gets weak in the knees at the Rose Ceremony. Find out as we analyze this week's chaos.
Matt James begins his journey to find love at the beautiful Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. He quickly proves that he is very unlike all other Bachelors that have come before him. Which of the 30 ladies will make stunning impressions? Who will get the first kiss? First Impression rose? This episode was FULL of surprises and it truly was a breath of fresh 2021 air!
Happy Times are here again as we prepare to ring in 2021 with the kick-off of Matt James' journey to find love on The Bachelor. Mark and Renee take a preview at the cast of ladies who will look to capture Matt's heart. Be sure to check out th e profile pics at https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/the-bachelor-2021-cast-photos-season-25-matt-james/#2 or ABC's Bachelor home page.
We have come to the end of Tayshia's journey to find love. Brendan, Zac and Ivan remain for Fantasy Suite week! Who will emerge to meet the Family and ultimately, propose to Tayshia? How bumpy is the last bit of road that Tayshia has to travel? Will there be any last minute surprises? Find out here as Mark and Renee close this season out with a mega pod!
Mark and Renee break down FOUR HOURS of Bachelorette GOODNESS as Tayshia steers her ship towards Hometown dates at La Quinta (Thank you, Covid19!) What happens on the Men Tell All?? Who sheds tears and who is shamed for not doing so? How will Tayshia decide who moves on to the Fantasy Suite round? We've got the details on this pod.
Cliffhangers galore! Who emerges from the 2 on 1 between Noah and Bennett. Which men will stumble before a lie detector test? Secrets get revealed and confessions arise in this dramatic episode. Hometown dates are next week so Tayshia must be focused and selective on who makes the final cut. How does JoJo fare as substitute host? Who will get a rose this week??? We break it all down with you on this plot-twisting pod!
Tensions flare between Noah and Bennett this week at La Quinta! Some of the men have to get in touch with their inner artistic sides...which one bares it ALL to prove his commitment to Tayshia? How do Zac and Tayshia fare on their photo shoot date? Which surprise Bachelor alum comes back to lend a helping hand to Chris Harrison? We break it ALL down here.
Tayshia continues to explore connections with the men through 2 group dates and 1 intimate date with Ivan. A game of Truth or Dare leads to some hysterical laughter as Sydney and Becca make an appearance on the show. Can Noah stay out of his own way? Chris Harrison puts in some late hours in this wild episode! We break it all down here!
Chasen and Ed dominate this double group date episode as the men continue to pursue Tayshia. Noah makes a bold move and makes a huge sacrifice for Tayshia's affection. Bennett fails to live up to his billing.
Tayshia begins her journey to find love with Clare's 16 remaining men and 4 new ones. Jason has a hard time turning the page. Spencer and Riley do some male bonding that results in a busted lip. Brendan and Tayshia have a romantic first date. Clare and Dale have a sit down with Uncle Chris to discuss their relationship.
Clare keeps on doing this journey her OWN way! She calls off the cocktail party and rose ceremony to spend time with Dale. El Presidente suite becomes a de facto Fantasy Suite as things get intimate very quickly. We get an appearance from Chris and Bri and then Clare dumps 16 men at once. Neil Lane gets a rush order and Chris Harrison does lots of heavy lifting in this dramatic episode!
Tensions escalate at La Quinta as Yosef makes an eventful exit and Dale Moss separates himself from the bro pack with Clare. Controversy surround the "near miss" kiss that Zac J. and Clare *almost* had. A roast session raises some questions for Clare about Dale's words. Who DOES get the group date rose later that night?
Clare is off and running with the men at La Quinta. 2 Group dates and one emotional 1 on 1 date. Tensions rise and shorts are dropped. Does Dale have any true competition? Is Clare entirely stable? We break it all done on this pod!
We FINALLY have a Bachelorette season underway! Limos bring all of Clare's men around the parking lot of the La Quinta resort in CA. Drama ensues and one man makes a show-stopping first impression. We break it all down on this pod!
Profile pics and bios are carefully analyzed by Mark and Rene to determine which men will go far with Clare and which men will make fast exits. First impressions are a fun way to welcome in the new cast of men, as we lead up to Opening Night on October 13th on ABC!
Mark and Renee break down all the drama going on at La Quinta resort where the 2020 version of the Bachelorette is shaping up to be anything but ordinary! Listen in to find out what has happened and what we THINK/HOPE will happen before it is all said and done.
Mark and Renee discuss the state of the world in 2020 and how the Bachelor TV franchise can make improvements with casting practices amid the global move towards racial justice
Peter completes his epic flame-out season with a crash landing on the 2-night Finale. How badly did he fuck up? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out!
A Rose Ceremony in the Land Down Under - Who will Peter keep for his Final 2? Has anybody seen Madison? L.A. Reunion for some of Peter's ladies. Chris Harrison does his best to control the dialogue as the fur flies! Who sits in the hot seat and which former Bachelor alums return for this special night???
Well it's time for the Final 3 to F*ck or Walk! Will Peter go 3 for 3 in his quest for intimacy in the Land Down Under? Communication problems arise....but the biggest train wreck is NOT who you think it might be! New revelations might spell the end to one of the relationships....perhaps, Peter's strongest to date! Will somebody be reaching for a parachute to jump off Pilot Pete's airplane??
Peter makes 4 hometown visits but only gets 3 dinners! What went wrong? How many disapproving fatherly looks can he take? Does he use his brain, heart, or "other" anatomy most in his decision-making to trim the harem from 4 to 3 lucky Fantasy Suite recipients. Find out HERE!
We prepare for Peter to meet the families of the Final Four - Madison, Kelsey, Victoria F. and Hannah Ann. Who will greet him with open arms? Who will he have to say "goodbye" to? It's CRUNCH TIME!!!
Peter suffers a massive head injury when he finds out that drinking and golf carts don't mix! A severe thinning of the contestants herd occurs over 5 hours of lame ass television. Tammy becomes the shit-stirring cancer of the group. Women continue to quarrel, have emotional breakdowns, and manage to pull it all together for photo shoots and telenovela filmings...all to win Peter's heart!
Bachelor Peter and his harem find plenty of misery, deception, and plot twists in a city well known for its hard luck - Cleveland. A D-List country music act finds his past tangled up in a contestant's path to Peter's heart. Which Victoria has the inside track and who plays her way back into the game? We break it all down.
Why can't beauty queens just get along??? Tensions in the Mansion flare as authenticity is questioned. Pillow fights lead to cat fights, interrogations, and ultimately, dismissals. Who is fake? Who is genuine? And who is genuinely fake? Peter's mind is BLOWN!
Peter's journey to find love gets off to a bumpy start as an old flame comes back into his life. Folks, the Beast is BACK!!! We also break down the early front runners and speculate on the rest of the season.
Renee and Mark take a deep dive into the professions, ages, cities, and yes, appearances of the 30 ladies that will be appearing on Bachelor Peter's season on January 6th, 2020. We pick our favorites and speculate on how the women will fare against each other as they fight for Peter's heart and affection.
Renee & Mark give a shout out to Bachelor Nation as we prepare for Bachelor Peter's Premiere in January. We talk about WHY we love Bachelor TV so much and what to expect THIS season from the Fantasy Suite
The pressure is on as Paradise is winding to a close. Chris Harrison urges everyone to make their moves as Neil Lane's visit looms closer.
Angela arrives in Paradise, JPJ continues to put his foot in his mouth, Old Matt Donald and a poor man's Nick Viall and other tidbits from this week in Paradise.
New arrivals cause friction in paradise, an unconventional wedding reception lottery, and the return of an ex girlfriend with a major glow up
Demi & Kristian reconnect leaving Derek out in the cold in Paradise
Bachelor in Paradise episodes 1 and 2 recaps and discussion.