Американский Холостяк #20 Ben Higgins

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And the winner is...

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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)

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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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beccatilley5 Some things are worth the second attempt. Thank you for the support and happiness over me coming back on the show... And if you dont support it and are tired of my face, just mute me and eat a donut.

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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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Becca Tilley ‏@beccatilley5 · Jan 4
I love yall. Thank you times a mil! Honestly- I hope this season is as fun to watch as it was to be a part of. Awesome girls- awesome guy!

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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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мне кажется эти слова можно трактовать как то, что она не дошла до супер поздних стадий (топ3-4). Потому как с определённого этапа фан заканчивается (где-то с визита к родителям), и начинается нервотрёпка. Лично я на этих стадиях часто перестаю смотреть.

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- I thought I knew what to do. I failed.
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Episode 2002
BEN “SCHOOLS” TEN LUCKY LADIES DURING A DATE FILLED WITH LAUGHS AND ROMANCE, AND SCIENTIFICALLY, WHO WILL BE THE BEST MATCH FOR THE INDIANA HEARTTHROB? FIND OUT ON ABC’S “THE BACHELOR.”
School spirit is center stage as Ben invites ten women to come back with him in time for challenges in four high school class periods: science, lunch, geography and gym. The winner will be crowned homecoming queen and will capture special alone time with Ben. Lace is desperate to redeem herself after her erratic behavior at the first rose ceremony.

10 girls paired into teams of 2 went to Verdugo Hills High School.
The teams were: Jubilee/Lace, Jen/LB., Mandi/Amber, Becca/JoJo, and Lauren H./Jackie. Chris Harrison was dressed as a professor. And the teams had to compete in each “subject,” with a team getting eliminated after each one. They took a science class and had to make a volcano erupt. Then for lunch, they had to bob for apples and pass it to their partner with their mouths. The third “subject” was geography class where they had to locate states on a blank map. The two teams in the dealt with the “subject” P.E. and each team had to shoot free throws. 2 girls who won had to compete against each other in hurdles to see who the ultimate “winner” was and.
After a day of comical tests, one bachelorette walks away with the crown and reigns supreme next to her handsome homecoming king. The other women, green with envy, can only watch as the couple take a victory lap around the high school track.

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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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Chris Harrison gets the first one-on-one date off to an exciting start when he introduces Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, fresh from the set of “Ride Along 2,” to Ben and his date, and they are off on a rollicking, unconventional rendezvous, which will end with a special performance by popular singer-songwriter Amos Lee.
Big-Screen Stars Kevin Hart and Ice Cube Plan a Hilarious One-on-One Date for Ben and Caila.
Caila receives the coveted first one-on-one date, and it is one she won’t forget. Chartbusting rapper Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, one of comedy’s biggest stars – both starring in the upcoming sequel “Ride Along 2,” in theaters nationwide on January 15 – help Ben find love as they see fit. On one hilarious date, the superstars treat the couple to “a date on a budget” – and in typical Bachelor fashion, a dip in a hot tub – that just happens to be in the middle of a hot tub store showroom floor.

Later that evening, Ben surprises Caila with a VIP private concert by singer/songwriter Amos Lee.

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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 final group date of the week brings six women to Los Angeles’ The Love Lab. 6 girls are: Olivia, Sam, Amanda, Emily, Haley, & Shushanna. Scientists put the bachelorettes through a battery of tests — all to discover whose connection with Ben is the strongest.

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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 lucky lady discovers that their match is off the charts. But the rest of the women still try their hardest to convince Ben of their compatibility.

One woman ignites the cocktail party with her major meltdown when her time with the Bachelor doesn’t go as she planned. Meanwhile, other bachelorettes are upset when one self-assured woman steals Ben away – even though she already has a rose. Two other ladies are head-over-heels with Ben when he makes some thoughtful gestures that might indicate a growing romantic connection.

The rose ceremony is a game changer, as Ben is totally taken aback by one bachelorette’s shocking behavior. Ben continues on with 17 women, one of whom might be his potential soul mate.

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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)

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Шарлин неожиданно прокомментировала 1 эпизод в своем блоге:

Dear readers: I wasn't planning on recapping this season. I still don't even know if I'll have the time or interest to stick with it until the end. (I'm saying this as a disclaimer! Don't hold it against me if either I'm not able to finish this season or if some recaps are shorter or less detailed.) The thing is, I watched Monday's premiere and had a lot of observations. I guess you could say I felt compelled to do a Pretty Pandas recap. So here it is. Many thanks to my loyal readers. I adore you guys. ♥

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The premiere opens with Bachelor Ben receiving advice that only former Bachelors could provide. You know, like, "Follow your heart", "Be honest", and "Don't close off anybody". Like I said, you'd have to be a former Bachelor to impart such wisdom.
The best part of this segment, however, was Chris (who's unmarried and therefore the clear red-headed stepchild of this threesome) processing Sean's recounting how he gave each girl his all.

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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 girls' intros are the standard mix of serious contenders with broody and/or bikini clad B-rolls and the eccentric-seeming ones who appear willing to perpetuate the idea that all the girls on this show are crazy. (Spoiler alert: They aren't.)

Lauren B stood out to me as being remarkably normal and un-cheesy, never over-emoting (a peeve of mine) but always sincere.

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It's no secret production takes serious liberty when changing contestants' occupations for the show. I think I've mentioned before that Kelly Travis, infamous "Dog Lover", has a legit career. However, when she was hesitant to leave her dog Molly behind for who-knows-how-long, a producer suggested she bring her along. Next thing Kelly knew, when they announced the cast online, her occupation read "Dog Lover." Needless to say, she was pissed.
With all that in mind, you've got to respect the vigor with which Tiara's thrown herself—here the proverbial chicken—to the wolves. Not only has she embraced her occupation as "Chicken Enthusiast", she allowed some production assistant to arrange the pictures.

it's possible to be too much of a good sport.

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I don't have the energy to talk about every girl, but a few entrances stood out. First, Caila. She's very likable so far, but this move was not good:

If nothing else, it's a testament to her core strength.

No words are really necessary for Leah's hut-hut-hike.

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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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Ben, despite being the perfect on-paper Bachelor, hadn't quite shown us a glimpse of his sense of humor, until Jojo addressed her choice to meet him with a unicorn head...
Oh, and does anyone else think Jojo's the spitting image of Isla Fisher?
Ben gave us another glimpse of his humor when Mandi appeared with her epic rose headpiece.
As is tradition, we cut to inside the mansion to hear the girls talk about each other, how hot they think Ben is, and how intimidatingly pretty all the girls are. It's all cameras on Lace, who's rapidly proving the casting department's worth with each bitchy comment.
I noted in my Flare recap that the first and last out of the limo are usually major players; the gag entrance girls tend to fill out the middle in a sort of montage sequence. Case in point, we consecutively get Mandi with her rose headpiece, the twins (who insist on speaking in sync), Megan with her pony, Breanne with her breaking of bread, Isabel "Izzy" in her onesie, Rachel on her hoverboard. Then leading up to the last girl, it's only basic limo exits: Jessica, Tiara, Lauren "LB", Jackie (who brings a Save The Date, but that's not huge), and finally Olivia, who we know will play a part based on her position alone.
Remember, last limo exit girls in recent history were Jade Roper, Andi Dorfman, Lindsay Yenter, Lindsay Cox, Michelle Money... They're never the "winner", but they either make Final Four or are some sort of a major player.
Speaking of Tiara, does anyone else think she looks just like Kirsten Wiig?

After Becca and Amber arrive, Ben subtly breaks the fourth wall, his eyes darting to the people behind the cameras, which you know I'm always into.

While Lace is on the rampage after Mandi interrupted her time with Ben, there's a rare glimpse of producer Elan Gale, so I'll call this Producer Watch™.

During the Rose Ceremony, an ITM with Jubilee is shown which is a good example of a Pick-up. Note that she has almost no make-up on, no earrings, and her hair is different (though clearly styled to approximate her Night One hair). The room is generic and the only thing that's the same is her dress.
This could be a clue that Jubilee sticks around for at least a little while.

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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)

Cheerio

протестую. Мне кажется сделай это кто-угодно другой, это бы выглядело неуместно, но в её случае получилось очень даже естественно, логичное проявление её крайне весёлого и энергичного темперамента.

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- I thought I knew what to do. I failed.
- Good. Now go fail again.

barish

И Бену это понравилось, некогда сейчас искать то, что он сказал по этому поводу, но он сказал что то вроде того, что это разрядило его напряжение. А это самое главное, чтобы действия были уместны для тех, кто в них участвует, а не для зрителей...

Не успеваю ни на что отвечать и уже вряд ли успею до показа следующего эпизода, но обязательно отвечу потом, когда появится такая возможность...

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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)