admission that he is (or was?) kind of interested in being the Bachelor. (Side note: David seems nice. Mike P. enjoys a Twinkie on ‘The Bachelorette’.ABC Could we hey get him some more screen time? Have we even seen him talk to Katie beyond the limo exit at this point?) “I see what’s going on in the group,” says Thomas. Greg eats his feelings on ‘The Bachelorette’.ABC It’s almost 10 minutes into the episode when we finally get tolast week’s group date....

Well, that was… certainly two hours of television, rose lovers. He is happily married, ma’am! Anyhow, it’s time for some “unfinished business.” Nice job on the sign, ‘Bachelor’ Interns.ABC Will Aven’s family accept her, or will it be another festival of open hostility? “I fully expect his parents to be skeptical,” says Rachel. “My fear is that they just won’t like me.” Top-notch accent, Lorelai.ABC This isn’t just Rachel being insecure....

Why does it seem like this season is flying by? I guess with two Bachelorettes, everything goes by twice as fast. Rachel’s first one-on-one date goes to Zach, and boy, is Tino disappointed. Tino is bummed.ABC says Tino, who’s extra annoyed because Zach’s already had a one-on-one. More on this later, rose lovers. Gabby’s one-on-one goes to this man: Dang it, look how happy he is! Nate’s happiness is short-lived.ABC...

How did we get here? Let’s recap part one ofThe Bachelorettefinale! But hey, Gabby and Rachel are here, and they’re looking lovely. Rachel and Gabby on ‘The Bachelorette’.ABC Well, that was fun. On to the actual show. Now it’s finally time for that conversation. Zach questions Rachel.ABC Hmmm… this assessment seems a little off to me. Why would Rachel turn on a TV persona when the cameras are gone? Anyhow, it’s six of one, half-dozen of the other....

We’re halfway through our two-episodeThe Bachelorettegauntlet, rose lovers! First, the most important news: All hail our returning Bachelor Nation hero,Chris Harrison! “I’m taking these hometowns very seriously,” says the Bachelorette. Credit: ABC “I have eight really amazing men here, but I can only meet four of their families.” Will Blake be one of those four? Today’s one-on-one date will help answer that question. ABC And the theme of today’s date is…pseudoscience!...

Buckle up, rose lovers. It’s the day after the night one, and Casa Bachelor is crowded, y’all. Making matters worse: It’s pouring rain, so everyone is stuck inside. Casa Bachelor is packed, y’all.ABC Yep, it’s Man Pageant time! Not this camera angle, like! Let’s do this, I guess. Hostile, tbh.ABC “So many butts,” moans Tino. “So many dudes who don’t skip leg day.” After disrobing, the men field questions from the Bachelorettes (“How would your exes describe you?...

Color me actually surprised, rose lovers! Brendan gave himself the boot? Producers are still trying to make that gross “body-paint date” idea happen? Credit: ABC/Craig Sjodin The last segment of Tayshia’sBachelorette"journey" is off to a nutty start. “It’s definitely getting harder being around you guys,” says Zac with a weak smile. “It’s just a strange dynamic at this point,” agrees Brendan. ABC In a bit of foreshadowing, Brendan admits to being nervous about proposing since his last divorce....

Hugs all around, y’all! And the guys are psyched, as they should be. “She’s beautiful!” Credit: Craig Sjodin/ABC “Couldn’t be better!” Adds Zac, “You’ve never seen jaws drop [like that].” Tayshia thanks the guys for sticking around post-Clare and assures them that she’s here for all of them. ABC “I want to find love. Ivan (the very handsomeaeronautical engineer) is the first to sit down with Tayshia. “I came in with an open heart, an open mind,” he says....

Yes, this week brought us an episode ofThe Bachelorettelike no other, because… Chris! The episode opens with former Bachelorette andperpetual fianceeJoJo arriving to share croissants and advice about televised husband-hunting with Tayshia. You cant overthink it, JoJo says. ABC It is the hardest thing in the world to navigate. Also hard to navigate: Normally, this is where I drop off the date card, explains Harrison. Im going to step away for a few days....

It’s never too early for a man to disappoint you, rose lovers. Here’s hoping someone on the crew gets to enjoy those croissants once shooting is over. This season, we’ll get two group date themes, both of which will appear in this episode. Tayshia and Michelle ignore the croissants.ABC First up: School is in session, boys! Michelle has invited three of her “friends” (a.k.a. At least I’m not alone: Peter and Will werewayyyyoff with their answers....

…and in with our new Bachelorette, Tayshia Adams! But do Clare and Dale have what it takes to stay together? (LOLz) But we’ve gotta get through a whole lotta nonsense first. ABC It’s morning in La Quinta, and the guys who aren’t Dale are justifiably angry at Clare. I’m not giving you a rose,'" gripes Kenny. “We just need to know what’s going on.” ABC Don’t worry, Boy Band Manager: America’s Relationship Therapist is on the case!...

Katie confronts more Right ReasonsTM drama, as the men team up against Thomas. to learn that Thomas kinda-sorta thought it might be fun to be the next Bachelor. Sorry John, Justin, Tre, and every other dude who didn’t get time with Katie tonight. Michael and Katie on ‘The Bachelorette’.Credit: ABC Though the Bachelorette does have time for a pre-rose ceremony pitstop with Greg, who already has a rose. He seeks her out to offer a shoulder to cry on, and she LOVES it....

Gabby and Rachel bring their man-harem to France, where Hayden’s big mouth gets him in beaucoup trouble. Love, exciting a new. Come aboard we’re rejecting you! Meatball is back in the mix.ABC “I used the word ‘rough around the edges,'” says the Southern not-really-a-gentleman. “And what I meant by that was…” Nate cuts him off. “Ohhhhhhhh…,” he groans. Hayden has quite a mouth on him.ABC “That’s kinda rough though, bro.”...