Холостячкa #11

barish

<center></center>Sidebar: Flying from L.A. to New York was my first time flying first class. I'm more of a coach kind of gal. But first class really is a whole new world (foreshadowing!). I had big plans to eat a nice hot meal, watch a movie, catch up on a little sleep, see what first class was all about. Unfortunately, I fell asleep before the plane even took off and woke up five hours later. And I didn't even realize that the chair could recline into a bed. When I woke up, my neck was killing me. What a rookie!

I loved visiting New York. I love the hustle and bustle, the energy and just the New York vibe. I was stoked to bring the guys there and have a week of fun. Starting off with a good ol' rap battle. When in New York, right? Having Doug E. Fresh there to help the guys just made it that much more legit. I'm a country girl at heart, but I used to write raps (make fun of me, I don't care!), and I love old-school hip-hop culture. So getting to host a rap battle in New York, the birthplace of hip-hop, with the help of rap legend Doug E. Fresh … pinch me! And the guys brought it. For a guy living in Nashville who's a fan of Blake Shelton, Shawn killed it. JJ, on the other hand? Not so much.

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At the end of the date I was taking pictures with a few people when I heard that my friend Ashley I. from last season was there. I love "KardAshley," as we are known to call her. She is a huge beauty, and I was excited to see a familiar face.

Let me just say, when you are on this show, you instantly become part of the "Bachelor family." So people reach out, you build friendships, and you meet a lot of people. So I have talked to a few guys and girls from other seasons. It's just what happens. I had spoken to Nick from Andi's season a handful of times after I came home from last season, and I remember thinking, "Wow, this doesn't seem like the same guy who was on TV." He was very easy to talk to, funny, witty and incredibly supportive when I was having a difficult time with the idea of two Bachelorettes. He became my go-to person for advice. We became close – or as close as two people can become who have never really met. However, it was a relationship I had to put out of my head when I decided to give it a go as one of the Bachelorettes, knowing there was a 50 percent chance I would become the Bachelorette. So I guess in my mind it was a friendship because there was no other option … until he showed up on my date in New York. Then everything changed.

I know a lot of people have their opinions about Nick. And I did too. I was Team Chris on Andi's season. I wasn't sure how I felt about the way Nick came across. He seemed a little condescending with the other guys on the show. But after talking to him and getting to know him, my opinion of him changed.
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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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I also just want people to know that this decision to bring Nick onto the show was extremely difficult for me. I have talked to a lot of guys from previous seasons, and I would not have brought any of them on if they had just shown up. But Nick was different. And there was something in my heart that said "Kaitlyn, if a sliver of you believes he could be your husband, you might have to explore it." I knew I was going to take some heat for it, but I can't just do what America thinks is right; I have to do what Kaitlyn believes is right. After all, this is my forever. I hope people understand that. I went on The Bachelorette to find a lifelong partnership, and if that meant getting over some speed bumps to be happy forever, it was something I had to do. Isn't it okay for me to explore all options if this is truly about me finding my husband? If I end up with Nick at the end of this, it was the right call.
And if I end up with someone else, that person will know that I explored all of my options and feelings and THEY are the one.
<center></center> It really did kill me to be unfair to the guys (and it did feel unfair), but it would have been unfair for me to send Nick home just because the guys wanted me to. Some of the guys understood. Some were upset. I understood both sides. I did take some time to think about it, but I couldn't deny my chemistry with Nick. It was there, and it felt like something I had to pursue.
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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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<center></center>It was SO GREAT to see Ashley S. Talking with her was exactly what I needed. Jared, the little nugget, was getting manpered (that's man pampered!) while I was too. He even got a man-icure (that's man manicure!) and a tux fitted for him. That's what you need to be ready for an evening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Especially when you have it all to yourselves! How Bossy is that? Hugo Bossy.
<center></center>Jared looked so so so handsome. Once I relaxed and put the Nick situation out of my mind, the conversation between Jared and me was so easy. I always say that Jared speaks Kaitlyn. He can keep up with my jokes and movie quotes. I don't know if you caught that, but in his little poem he ended it with a Dumb and Dumber quote – a man after my own heart. You know what would make this date even bossier? A HELICOPTER! Haha. Thank you, Chris Harrison! You redeemed yourself from putting me in a room with birds. It's the least you could do, really. Jared and I had both never been in a helicopter, and if you are going to take your first helicopter ride, flying over the Big Apple at night is a great way to do it. I felt like I was so close that I could have high-fived the Statue of Liberty. One of the coolest things I have ever done. I knew Jared felt the same way.

Telling the guys that Nick was moving in was a feeling I never want to feel again. I felt horrible, nervous, sick and anxious. But, again, I really had to trust my heart, and it was telling me that I had feelings I needed to explore, and if the guys knew my true intentions for finding a husband, they would get through it with me.

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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<center></center>On to BROOOAADDWAYYY. I hope everyone sang that in their best musical-theater voice. This was a dream come true for me. I grew up with a theater background – my mom taught it, and I love it. I was in a couple musicals growing up, and it was always a dream to perform on Broadway one day. Maybe for longer than a split second, but I will take what I can get!!! It was so great just to be there, watch the guys go through an audition process and meet Aladdin and Jasmine. My favorite part of the whole date was when Joe just didn't care and sang from the heart. It was perfect. The guys all really tried, and they honestly really surprised me with how great they were. Broadway is not easy, but they were all such great sports. Chris was not only a great sport, but he really channeled his inner Aladdin. It was very convincing. Hence why he got to play my love interest! It was so much fun to be backstage and see the behind-the-scenes part of Broadway. A lot of work goes into making those shows perfect. I was running on one hour of sleep that day, but my adrenaline was in full force, and I was loving every second. Chris, you ARE Aladdin. Nailed it!!! I think we both enjoyed every second of our nine-second debut.
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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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<center></center>And, as if that weren't enough, it was SO SURREAL to take Chris up to the famous New Year's Eve Ball. How many people can say they have touched that thing? Words will not justify how incredible that moment was. We didn't want to leave!
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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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Speaking of not leaving, that brings me to our next DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNNNNNNN. Nick moves in. How will the guys react? Tune in next Monday to find out!
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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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Во время просмотра последнего выпуска Энди написала Кейтлин по поводу возвращения Ника: Беги от него, БЕГИ!

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

Максимилиан

Не знаешь, почему Ник не пошёл к Кейтлин с самого начала сезона, он пытался подкатить к Анди после её разрыва с Джошем?

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Не знаю, но предполагаю, что к Энди он не пытался подкатить, история давно минувших дней! Он начал общаться с Кейтлин сразу после ее сезона и, как она написала, они сблизились настолько, насколько могли. Он хотел отношенией с Кейтлин, а если бы Брит стала холостячкой, нафиг ему все это? Возможно, он советовался с Шарлин, поскольку встретился с ней в Нью Йорке, откуда и написал о своем желании участвовать, в случае, если холостячкой будет Кейтлин, а после съемок в ЛА довольно быстро стало известно, что холостячкой будет она. Думаю, как он это узнал, так написал им или еще до этого. Они ему сказали ждать в Нью Йорке, поскольку их путь лежал через него.

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“Episode 1105” – Nick must endure a no-holds-barred interrogation by the other guys vying for Kaitlyn’s attention before they allow him to join the group. Kaitlyn’s worst nightmare comes true at the cocktail party at New York Mets’ Citi Field. Did she make a mistake letting Nick stay?
Nick is grilled by the other men, who question his real reasons for coming to New York. Is he really here for Kaitlyn or for an extended 15 minutes of fame? Now, when the next cocktail party takes place at Mets’ Citi Field in Queens, New York, the Bachelorette hopes that the bachelors will accept the new addition, but one of the frontrunners makes it clear he is not happy. As several more suitors question her intentions, it is overwhelming. Should she send Nick home or follow her heart?

Three men depart at a difficult rose ceremony, leaving 12 men to travel to San Antonio.

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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After the rose ceremony, the remaining men travel to San Antonio.

A Texas two-step competition gets wild for Kaitlyn and one lucky guy who need to strut their stuff in front of a rowdy crowd.

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Kaitlyn surprises one bachelor with a day of fun and fancy footwork.



The couple spends the day with a professional dance coach, who teaches them the Texas two-step for a competition that night before a raucous audience and judges. Later, a cinematic sunset is the backdrop for the two to get closer. The man stuns Kaitlyn with a heartbreaking story about a past relationship gone wrong. Will that affect whether he gets a rose?

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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The next day, ten men are treated to a visit by Sebastian De La Cruz, a delightful 13-year-old Mariachi superstar, and his band El Charro De Oro.

Ten bachelors are surprised by a charming 13-year-old superstar Mariachi singer and his band. They will need to write and perform their own songs and serenade Kaitlyn.

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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A bunch of nervous bachelors try their hand at writing their own Mariachi songs and performing them in front of a cheering crowd. One man’s badly sung love ballad captures Kaitlyn’s heart. But the after party mood is soured when the bachelors continue to harass her about why Nick is still there.

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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One last one-on-one date for the week involves a sincere man who spends the day kayaking with the Bachelorette and tries to make her feel better about her shaky situation with some of the men. But in a moving exchange, he opens up to Kaitlyn about a life-changing event and his already whirlwind feelings for her.

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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The dramatic cocktail parties continue. Kaitlyn explains to the men that honesty and trust are the most important values to her after this week’s group date. One outspoken bachelor takes her very seriously and ventures into dangerous waters. The gloves come off when he confronts the Bachelorette about what her real objectives and ambitions are. Will he cross the line or get a rose for his candor?

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

barish

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

barish

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

barish

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

barish

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)