Week 5
Chris' 1-on-1: This week, Desiree and the men travled to Munich, Germany on their first leg around the world on this "incredible journey to find love." The first 1-on-1 date was for Chris. Desiree had never been to Europe before this trip, so she and Chris spent their date meandering through the streets on Munich, struggling with German, and drinking lots of beer. They found their way to the Rock Hall in the city centre and began to dance to the local music.
*Camera changes to Bryden at the hotel*. Bryden is clearly still struggling with his feelings for Desiree and in a conversation with James, determines that it would be best for him to head home. He sets out into the streets of Germany (with the camera men) to find Desiree and Chris and inform Des that he has decided to leave. Not your best move, Bryden. I smell producers all over that set up. Regardless, Bryden finds Des, to her and Chris' surprise, and asks to talk to her for a few minutes. By this point, I think that Desiree knows whats coming and she is not surprised when Bryden breaks the news. Although she is not surprised, she is clearly upset, both at the news of his departure, but probably more so at the fact that he flew all the way over to Germany and then immediately decided to leave. Bryden and Des say an incredibly awkward goodbye, sans hugs or any form of affection, and Desiree heads back to her date with Chris. She is determined to "stay positive and not let Bryden affect the rest of her day", as she holds back the tears on camera. Fail. The rest of Chris and Desiree's date goes very smoothly and it is clear that the two have a connection I had not seen on camera prior to this episode. Chris has moved his way up to the front runner position, and I'm a fan. Des and Chris kiss frequently throughout the dinner and cliche private concert, much to my father's displeasure and clear disgust.
Group Date: Desiree takes seven men on a group date sledding down the most picturesque mountains I have ever seen. The date begins with a yodeling lesson (and a little marriage advice) from a local German. Juan Pablo quickly embraces the situation and turns it into a rather comedic viewing experience. Juan Pablo is growing on me each week, and it's not just because he has an accent and is incredibly good looking. He's flipping hilarious. This group date truly looked like an absolute blast! Following the sledding adventures, the group heads into a private manmade ice castle and begin the rotation of Desiree. Brooks is the first to secure one on one time with Desiree, followed by Mikey. Before Mikey can make his move, Zak pulls a hilarious stunt by yodeling right behind the couple and stealing Desiree away. Desiree genuinely finds this funny and she has no problem leaving Mikey for Zak. Bad sign for Mikey. James has a solid one on one session with Desiree, despite Brooks awkwardly creeping on the two as they shared a kiss. Weird.
Throughout the course of the group date, it becomes clear that a few of the guys have a problem with James. In overhearing conversations between James and Mikey, Drew reveals that James plans to become the next Bachelor and profit off of the publicity back home. Rude. Desiree is unaware of this new house tension, and remains so throughout the entire episode. ABC is saving that drama for next week, ladies. Brooks secures the group rose in what seemed to be a bit of a lack luster group date, romantically at least.
Ben and Michael's 2-on-1: Uh oh. The dreaded two on one. Each season, there is one date card that every man prays his name is not on, and that is the 2-on-1. Desiree will take two men on one date; one stays, one goes. It promises to be the most awkward, tension filled date of the season, and this one did not disappoint. Ben had already been quite the source of tension in the house, particularly with Michael. Flashback to week two when Ben stole Desiree away from Michael as he was revealing his diabetic condition to her. There is already too much tension between these two men (boys) before the date even begins. Michael promises to the viewers to reveal Ben as the fraud that he truly is and plans to use his litigation skills to do so. Oh boy. Ben is his usual arrogant self and saunters around the house waiting for the date to begin.
Desiree, and her perfect humor, fools the boys into thinking that they will be doing the Polar Bear Plunge into the frigid water. Just as she counts to three, she reveals that they will instead be swimming in their own "hot tug." A hot tug is just like a hot tub, but a boat. This would be perfectly romantic if there weren't two guys on this date, but for whatever reason, ABC finds it necessary to put both Desiree and the men through this torture time and time again. The tension between the two men grows as Michael starts throwing not so subtle comments at Ben about his faith and his role as a father. Ben keeps his cool and seems to be taking the hits well until a fastball about his son knocks him out at dinner and he leaves the room to "gather his thoughts." At this point, I would have sent both Michael and Ben home for acting like immature idiots, but Desiree decides to keep Michael around for another week because she can "see a future with him." First bad move of the season, chicka. Despite her (the producer's) poor choice in keeping Michael, Ben is gone which is definitely a plus. What's the saying about not having your cake and eating it too?
Rose Ceremony: Desiree once again opts for no cocktail party, but also no pool party. It's straight to the rose ceremony. This upsets Drew in particular as he was determined to out James in his one-on-one time with Desiree. However, this could've been his saving grace as the person that outs another man often ends up going home instead. Hold on, Drew! I want you around for a lot longer. Because there was no rose ceremony, it's clear to the viewers that the person she is sending home is Mikey. He is the only one left that she hadn't kissed and it was evident that their "relationship" and connection was not nearly as strong as the other men in the house. He says a curt goodbye and exits stage right.
The preview for next week shows drama on drama on drama. Be prepared for an obscene amount of man tears, Desiree tears, and perhaps even some Chris Harrison tears. Who knows? That guy gets pretty involved with this show. Hopefully we will get rid of all the snakes in the house next week and the show can refocus on the actual dates and Desiree's search for love. Fingers crossed.
Top 5:
1. Chris
2. Brooks
3. Drew
4. Zak
5. Juan Pablo
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