Холостячкa #16 Clare Crawley

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Zach J., 37
Cleaning Service Owner, St. George, UT
Zach J. is a fun, outgoing and charismatic gentleman with a big personality and even bigger heart. Zach J. says that he has had a major crush on Clare ever since seeing her tell off Juan Pablo during the finale of his season. And while he is definitely excited for the journey to begin, he wants to make it clear that he is only here because he believes Clare is the perfect woman for him. Zach J. is a successful business owner who loves staying active and healthy. He stays away from the clubs and bars, and prefers to hang with a few friends and keep things low key. Zach J. says his best attributes are his abilities to be empathetic, fun and clever. When he gets married, it will be forever. Zach J. is prepared to lay it all on the line for the woman of his dreams and hopes to one day introduce Clare to his mom as his fiancée. We love a man who dreams big!
- Zach J. is obsessed with gum and Chapstick.
- Zach J. HATES jazz music and does not know how to formally dance.
- Zach J. once broke his nose walking into a glass door.
- Zach J. doesn't understand why people have so much trouble knowing when to use there vs. they're vs. their. It drives him crazy!

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Zach J gave me possibly my only true LOL of the episode, with his whoopee cushion ring. (Call me immature.) I really didn’t see that coming, and his deadpan face as he opened it repeatedly was hysterical.

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My Episode 1 frontrunners are…
Dale, 31

Well, no surprises here. Clare did not come close to hiding her preference for Dale. After meeting him, she declared he was her future husband. At this rate, my ranking system will be rendered useless. For tradition’s sake, though, Dale did also have his full limo exit shown, his full conversation with Clare shown, and he nabbed that First Impression Rose. It’s hard to imagine a world in which Clare and Dale don’t run off into the sunset together.

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Blake Moynes, 29

An Ontario boy is a frontrunner!
Calling anyone a “frontrunner” in a race that includes Dale seems a bit pointless,
but nonetheless it was clear Clare was very into Blake. She went out of her way
to express gratitude that he’d “broken the rules” by reaching out to her online.
She reciprocated his kiss (I believe the first kiss of the season).
These two have major chemistry and he has a certain je ne sais quoi that makes him lovely to watch.

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Ivan, 28
Aeronautical Engineer, Dallas, TX
Ivan is no average Joe. In fact, some may say he's got it all -- movie star looks, a loving and supportive family and a seriously cool job building jets for the U.S. military. Ladies, how is this man still single? Ivan was born in Chicago, but grew up in Plano, Texas. He is very close with his mom and says he talks to her every day. After making it a point to have fun and enjoy the single life in his mid-twenties, Ivan says his single bachelor days are behind him and it's time to settle down. In Clare, Ivan is hoping to find someone who is not only beautiful and nurturing, but also smart and ambitious. Intelligence is a huge aphrodisiac to Ivan, and nothing turns him on more than getting into a spirited debate with the woman he loves. We hope Clare is ready because Ivan is coming in hot!
- Ivan's favorite foods always come from his mom's Filipino cooking.
- Ivan is a recovered Croc enthusiast.
- Ivan loves high-end cars and wants to run his own exotic car rental company one day.

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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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Ivan, 28

This might be the first time in six and a half years of recapping where I have a contestant in my Top 4 who didn’t actually get Night One time with the lead. But Ivan’s other moments (not to mention the overall lack of guys’ individual stories and airtime in this episode) make me feel like he could be a major player down the road. He is understated, quietly confident and adorable. I feel like this combination of traits won’t be lost on Clare.

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Ben, 29

I was debating between Ben and Jason for this fourth spot, but ultimately decided to go with Ben because he had distinctly less Night One airtime than Jason, which makes for a good dark-horse potential. (That said, when you’re first out of the limos, you’re not exactly a dark horse.) Ben hit all the right notes in his Night One showing. He struck me as calm and in control, worldly and gentlemanly. I see him going far, if not with Clare specifically, then in this franchise.

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Garin, 34
Professor of Journalism, North Hollywood, CA
Garin is a good ol' Florida boy who loves to be the center of attention. He loves his job teaching journalism at the University of Southern California and takes great pride in shaping the minds of Hollywood's future leaders. Garin's most recent relationship taught him a lot about love and life. Always the optimist though, Garin now realizes that he needed to go through that heartbreak in order to learn what type of love he wants for his future, and now he says he is ready go after it. Garin wants a queen by his side to start a family with and pursue their dreams together. He wants a woman who has her own goals to focus on but can still be a companion and support Garin in his. He loves to make sure the people around him are having a good time and is happy to be the source of energy for the night. Sounds like a great guy to keep around!
- Garin studied abroad in Ghana and said it was the best trip of his life.
- Garin will be the first to admit he has trouble with punctuality.
- Garin spends his free time DJ-ing for a local concert series and loves to get the party started!

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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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“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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https://youtu.be/X47FAPJCiDw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vJayJUCd68

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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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Jason, 31
Former Pro Football Lineman, Arlington, VA
Jason prides himself on being able to have fun everywhere he goes. He is a former NFL offensive lineman who, after suffering too many concussions on the field, decided to prioritize his health and change the direction of his life. Since leaving the NFL in 2016, he has lost 120 pounds and started a career in IT staffing and solutions. While Jason admits he had his fun during his NFL days, he is now ready to get serious. On the weekends, Jason loves to spend his days visiting historical monuments around Arlington or kayaking on the Potomac River. Jason wants a woman who can keep up with his big personality. She has to have a great sense of humor and an amazing laugh. Jason hopes to meet a woman who can handle his sarcasm and put him in his place when he needs to be checked. Sounds like Clare may just be the girl for him.
- Jason loves animals, and if he could, he would open his home to every dog on the planet that needs one. - Jason is the first guy on the dance floor when it's time for the Electric Slide. - Jason likes to drink coffee in bed.

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