The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart

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OK, I’ll stop gushing long enough to spend a paragraph talking about actual people and plot points.

Do I think Rudi was overreacting and being far too possessive when she tore Matt to shreds over leading her on with that date? Yes. But in both parties’ defence, this felt like one of the more producer-puppeteered parts of last night’s finale.

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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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Knowing how inexperienced Matt is with The Bachelor (enough to not know Chris Harrison’s name), you can imagine how a producer probably couldn’t resist steering him towards Mel (child’s play for these producers).

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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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I like Jamie in that she’s quirky and endearing, but let’s be honest: If she were a man and flip-flopped as she did throughout last night’s premiere, she’d be deemed a dirtbag for it.

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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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Ryan, whose job title of ophthalmic technician
feels like a reverse Bachelor joke occupation,
seems destined for music superstardom.

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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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Sheridan, in a scene that would have rung all the Wrong Reasons bells
on The Bachelor,

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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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simply gave me goosebumps while he serenaded Julia.

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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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Perhaps that’s what got me the most about these contestants’ talents: I wanted more. When we kept cutting to Jamie and Trevor‘s steamy hot tub scene, I found myself not caring, far more interested in the group jam session of “Stand By Me” taking place by the piano.

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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 show has done a great job so far of dosing out its contestants’ talents, of keeping us in suspense for musical numbers to come. I can’t wait to hear Bri finally sing for Chris.

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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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Or to hear Brandon perform.

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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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It just feels good to watch people who are passionate about something. It’s clear no one here is quitting singing or playing when they’ve reached X number of Instagram followers. It feels like this an opportunity that happened to come along, not that it’s an opportunity they’ve been preparing for. For once, this show isn’t a means to an end. In the case of this cast, this “journey” has already existed for years and will likely continue for many more; Listen To Your Heart is just a step along the way.

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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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Sharleen Joynt on Episode 2 of The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart

If I were to have given last week’s premiere a nine out of 10, this episode gets a 6.5. That’s not to say it was downright terrible, but it became apparent last night that what we’re destined for with Listen To Your Heart isn’t so different from another season of Paradise, except with talent and air conditioning. Call me an optimist, but in terms of premise and format, I was hoping for something a bit more off-the-beaten-path, something to leverage these folks’ musical abilities. There is SO much to work with here, so many new options for how eliminations, newcomers and competition amongst contestants could work. Yet, with a formula identical to Paradise, it would appear the show insists on *not* reinventing itself.

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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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Brandon, 34
American Folk Pop
Nashville, TN
Life on the move is not easy, especially for someone like Brandon. For years, Brandon was a Marine, protecting and serving his country. Writing and performing music was a way for him to entertain and motivate the soldiers he served alongside. But as he moved up in the ranks, his love life sank, when he returned from the war to find the love of his life had moved on without him. Now, Brandon is looking for an independent woman to make beautiful music with and start a new chapter of life.
-Brandon started playing saxophone in fourth grade.
-He opened for Jason Derulo in Times Square.
-Drink of choice: mezcal

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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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В 1-м эпизоде было на 4 парня больше, отправились домой:
Jack Mason, 38, Dallas, Texas, Country

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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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Josh Hester, 31, Nashville, Tennessee Country and pop

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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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Michael Todd, 31 , Atwater, California, Singer-songwriter

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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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Russell Johnson, 26,
New York, New York,
American folk

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