On the other hand, Evan and Alex are a bit over the top. I’m not into Evan at all and think his time should be over. His little smile / smirk when Chad acts up, is starting to really drive me crazy. BTW, Chad has some very funny analogies and one of them was comparing Evan to the guy in Fifth Element. Look at this photo that The Husband showed me tonight. Is this Evan or what? The guys on the whole do rather seem over-sensitive when Chad’s behaving himself. I think it’s that tension of whether Chad will snap or not. What’s really annoying is that the ChaDrama is taking over the show, when there’s actually some really genuine relationships forming.
Let’s take Luke, for example. Before tonight, I had no real interest in Luke other than thinking he’d make a great soap opera star. After tonight, I find him very intriguing and grounded. His experiences in life have made him into a self-confident, compelling man and I can see why JoJo digs him. That hot hot tub scene was especially revealing and not just because we got to see Luke’s impeccable top half and another picture perfect bikini style from JoJo. I loved how Luke just took the heat and gently guided JoJo in. She likes strong men. I guess the big question with Luke other than why the heck he feels the need to wear that silly beanie is whether he can be light hearted enough for JoJo.
I’d also like to say that Jim from the Office Derek really stood out tonight, particularly in how he handled himself when Chad took him aside. I loved his response to Chad’s statement, “You act like JoJo is the most beautiful woman you’ve ever seen” Derek said, “She IS the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.” Derek’s personality really came out in his interaction with Chad – more so than we saw on his one on one date with JoJo. It made me want to see more of Derek.
The football date just felt like a good time being had by all. I love how James Taylor refused to leave the field to get stitches – he just wanted to stay and hang out with JoJo. Note that JoJo referred to him as “the nicest man on the planet.” Translation: he’ll be let go in a couple weeks.
Other notable points about tonight:
- Her sparks with Jordan seem to fly off the screen. He’s the only guy that makes her nervous and she’s nervous because she’s completely into him and isn’t 100% sure of where he stands. It sounds like after tonight, however, he’s falling for her. He’ll definitely be in the Top 3 and I expect him to get a one on one next. Speaking of making someone nervous, Chad’s statements to him about tracking him down after the show and beating him really cross that sanity line. Does Bachelorette provide post-show protection to its contestants like to former Presidents? Couldn’t Jordan sue the show if anything happened to him? Don’t they conduct extensive psychological testing on these candidates before they get chosen? Perhaps Chad’s explosiveness is why they picked him?
- Robby is making a power play. I don’t think we know much about him except I’d like to really mess up his hair to see his reaction and he drinks wine straight from the bottle. Sparks were flying between him and JoJo tonight, so he’ll definitely be getting his own date soon.
- I honestly thought JoJo was going to send home both Chad and Alex. I just don’t see her with Alex – but again, she must have felt gratitude and protected by his warnings – enough to make out with him for a bit. Charity kisses?
- Chad marching off whistling into the woods was absolutely terrifying. Was he going to find JoJo and Alex in their little log cabin and hack them to pieces with that machete he was carrying on their hike? Would he eat meat while doing this? Surely the camera guy would have warned them? But no, he somehow found his way back to where the rest of the guys are staying. He took a helicopter to their two on one date, so I’m assuming he didn’t hike his way in the dark woods back to the bachelor pad hotel. I’m thinking we’re in for an epic showdown.
- The pool party over a tense rose ceremony was definitely a good call. JoJo’s body – I mean, could she be any more perfect? Once again throughout this episode – she seemed to be practically make up free. I think every guy in the house is in love with her already.
- My father texted me to opine that he thinks JoJo’s attraction to Chad is maybe because he reminds her of her brothers. Interesting theory. You wonder why she loves bad boys and then you look at her brothers. Hmmm. I love that despite knowing all she did about Chad’s violent tendencies, she still was thinking about his recent loss of his mother. The Husband still thinks this is made up. Either way, it didn’t help his case tonight.
- I’m ready for Wells to get some alone time. He seems like such a character and personality – would think JoJo would be into him, but she likes the more manly types (sorry Evan, Alex too).
- A bit of personal trivia – Nemacolin, Pennsylvania is where The Husband’s parents went on their honeymoon. Must have been a very romantic spot because they now have four grown children and are just as in love as their Nemacolin newlywed days.
After tonight, the power rankings are scattered again:
- Luke took the lead tonight with his Leading Man way and confidence that JoJo loves.
- Jordan is a close second. I’d like to ruffle up his hair too
- Robby – their attraction is definitely there. I’d like to see it go places
- Derek / Jim from the Office
- Chase
What do you think?
Xoxo,
Stacey B
katbyrd says
Glad I remembered Part 2 was on last night!! Wowzer. Do they not vet these candidates when they apply? Or did Mr. Jekyll & Hyde schmooze his way through the interviews? I can’t make up my mind if he’s a “plant” for ratings or if he really is suffering from ‘roid rage….nevertheless, you don’t threaten people with violence or even threaten to track them down after the show. How psycho is that? Alex is just focused on getting Chad out of the house, he’s not focusing on JoJo at all, and I don’t see any chemistry there, cute Marine or not.
LOVED Luke! I love his quit, confident demeanor, and glad we got to know about him as a person. He is a man’s man, and those numbers are dwindling these days, especially among the young men.
I had heard a lot about Jordan prior to the show, and sort of formed an opinion, but….. I like him! He’s somewhat quiet, doesn’t try to insert himself in the spotlight all the time, and seems like a genuinely nice guy. Props to Jordan.
Evan —- nothing there. No chemistry.
Otherwise, I go with your top 5, too. There’s always a few guys and gals that you never really get to know (or even know their names!) but that’s the way it goes. You can’t fall in love with everybody, now can you?
Susan Q from Philly says
Personally, Derrick is MY choice, although I question whether he’s right for JoJo. Luke certainly seems like a stand-out, although there is so much we do not yet know about others – look how much was revealed about Luke last night. Also, there are several fellows who seem to fall under the “pity” date category. Props to Dawn for the concept of having Chad meet JoJo’s brothers. That could be a separate reality show!
Stacey: thank you so much for continuing to write this blog/update. I look forward to seeing it in the a.m. after each Bach show.
Stacey B says
Susan, thanks for your comment! I’d love to see Chad vs. JoJo Bros as a reality show!
Chrissy says
That may be my favorite Bachelor/Bachelorette episode yet. When Chad was walking through the woods, I was gasping and gripping my son’s arm like I was watching a horror movie! (I don’t usually let my kids in the room when I watch, but my son heard the excitement and I let him watch with me…since it was more of a “scary” show at that point!)
Stacey B says
Me too, Chrissy!!! It was terrifying.
Marie says
This is crazy. That scene was terrifying. I hate the idea of women who have been abused to have to watch something like that. Have the producers of this show gone mad? For me it was a huge turn off to have this a turn into a show about Chad.
Lola says
Derek is my favorite. Jordan seems too closed off and I think JoJo wants the feelings type of guy. Evan and Robbie are too feminine for her.
Stacey B says
She could share hair products with Evan and Robby, Lola
Anonymous 4 says
Stace,
Yeah, I really like Luke. So poised & such a strong moral character. Jojo loves to laugh. Will he loosen up ? (Like that prank with Evan ? haha)
Agreed, Jordan is a close second ; she’s really into him.
The Fifth dimension photo is hilariously Evan all the way ! He’s comical. Is that production ? (the 2nd nose bleed, seriously ?)
I was glad that Chad was still in the running after the rose ceremony. He brought a lot of drama. BUT now it’s too much. I just kept thinking that Alex, although smaller, is a Marine and he could kick Chad’s a**. Then Chad was stomping around the woods in the dark. Yikes! He has a combination of insecurity, inability to express himself (causing frustation), roid rage & maybe a little PTSD. Bet he fooled them all during the interviews. He can be very charming.
Love the dates this year. Love Jojo’s frankness & lucidity. It’s so refreshing to see natural beauty & her casual manner. She’s nailing it. So far a great season. But it’s a bit sad that so many of them are going to get their hearts broken.
A4
Stacey B says
Anon 4, you’re very right. They all do seem to be in love with JoJo. She has this ease about her. Heck, I’m in love with her too!
Deb says
How about this for a Chad scenario….Last season when Jojo took Ben to meet her family, her ex sent her roses and said how he was still in love with her. His name was CHAD! Hmmmmmm 🙂
I don’t feel one bit of sympathy for Chad at all. I have felt he was dangerous from the minute he walked into the house. Maybe it was creative editing but there is something about him that is off. I think there is a lot going on behind the scenes that we don’t see and it is not all the other guys picking at him.
Stacey B says
Deb, so true. There’s definitely something “off” about the Chadster. I’m just wondering what the heck he’s doing back at the guy’s house. Creepy.
Stephanie says
I like Jordan and James T (but I don’t think he’s the one!). JoJo definitely wants a protector–she said it herself! I’m looking forward to seeing the relationships develop more. Chad is sucking up a lot of screentime.
The Chad drama is insane. Chad clearly has roid rage, but I don’t think it was right for Evan to make fun of him on stage. Evan WANTED a reaction from Chad. What made it worse was that Evan denied that he did anything wrong. He should’ve owned it instead of telling Chad that it was all in good fun. Evan should go and Alex should go. They’re too focused on Chad. Nothing brings people together more than a common enemy but some people (Evan and Alex) are too fixated on it.
HoneyTimbitCanuck says
I actually don’t dislike Chad at all. I agree with most of what he says, and I think there’s something refreshing about him. He’s just very rude, and proud. I mean, a guy who can’t be polite to others or handle conflict certainly has a bad character. But is he the villain Evan and Alex made him out to be? No. Actually, Evan and Alex come across as being pretty childish. Instead of focusing on their relationships with JoJo, they waste time by being obsessed with Chad. There is nothing attractive about them. And forgive me for saying, but there IS something attractive about Chad.
I won’t say it’s his honesty, because being rude is not the same as being honest. I just think his harshness makes him seem more real and dependable, in a way. Now, the show certainly is trying to make him look like a complete psychopath. And he does seem to have a propensity for violence. He’s also probably not the smartest guy in the world. Especially since he goes around threatening people’s lives. I’m pretty sure his threats are empty, but then again he should know better than to say things that could actually get him arrested.
In any case, I think he had the most interesting personality out of all the men there, and it’s too bad he had to be targeted and turned into this season’s psycho. Because I’m pretty sure that’s not who he is. He’s just being pushed and his reactions are stupid and immature. But is he really a monster? No. Let’s be honest. He’s a pretty ordinary guy, all things considered.
katbyrd says
Hi, Stacey, did you see on Instagram where Peyton and Chris Lambton are expecting their first in November? Love this couple! The Bachelor Nation is expanding by leaps and bounds!
Stacey B says
Ahhh, no need to check this out. You know my obsession with Chris Lambton! That’s great news!