Bachelor Winter Games - Episodes - Discussion - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

That was fun, except for Ashley and Ben. Both were total whiners. Ben is still hung up on Lauren except when he is sticking it to Robbie’s sloppy seconds. Shut up Ben. And can we remove Ashley’s voice box and tear ducts for the sake of all mankind?

Kevin seems really nice and cool, how the heck does he got stuck with queen whiner? Could none of the American men warn him?

Clare is a flat out witch, way to lead Benoit on and then lie to Christian. Makes me remember why I disliked Clare so very much on JPG’s season.

I will definitely tune in Thursday. It will be a shame if I have to miss most of Kevin due to FF through Ashley.

I get the feeling Courtney will be a fan favourite which will be great for him, especially if they let him narrate a lot.  I'm sure he thought long and hard about doing this after the backlash he received on G's season which I personally felt was OTT.  

Lots of stuff cut out of that final conversation with G which made him look like a douche when in reality I think he's just naturally neurotic/awkward and the Bach scenario just stressed him out.  What you say about self preservation makes sense.  

Good on him for doing this.  His reward will be character redemption and a hot fling with a sassy chick.  Win/win.

Yeah Courtney did get some backlash in that moment and the season when it was airing but not much afterwards at all especially since they all hung out together (lee, G, and Court) and are friends. I don't recall any bashing negative articles being written about Court in over a year+ so I think a lot of that is long gone and he doesn't get any hate whatsoever on his SM (which I think is the biggest sign he's seen positively by Aussie followers). So I'm thinking it's not redemption for him but more like he is going from being liked to being a fan favorite/heartthrob     

ETA: I just checked his IG https://www.instagram.com/courtneydober and he has Positive comments on his IG posts. A contestant who needs redemption never starts out with positive comments when they're back on TV  It's usually all hate and trolls so Courtney already has redemption before this show. He's basically starting out near Ben H levels of positive comments So he's good    

 

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just realized this is Episode thread 

Hi so excited to watch this! Thanks to all that posted live it sounds like a crack up!!

Would anyone know how I could watch this in Australia?? TYIA

AllAboutLove wrote:Yeah the crying is way too much and it's gotten old now. jmo

I have always found Ashley so fake and irritating. I really can’t work out if she really is that self absorbed and immature or it’s all an act for TV.

She gets obsessed with a guy and then goes “Single white female” on any girl they show interest in.

And the crying shtick is getting sooooooo old. Do you think she’s trying to get sponsorship from Kleenex?

@LeapofFaith I've tried looking for some links but can't find any yet There's a links thread where links can be posted if anyone finds them

@Katiebelle I think it may be a case of both but moreso an act I think for tv given I don't see her acting like that off of it. Not sure. I'm hoping it dies down and per the other contestants they say it does so *fingers crossed*

AllAboutLove wrote:@LeapofFaith I've tried looking for some links but can't find any yet There's a links thread where links can be posted if anyone finds them

@Katiebelle I think it may be a case of both but moreso an act  I think for tv given I don't see her acting like that off of it. Not sure. I'm hoping it dies down and per the other contestants they say it does so *fingers crossed*

There's a vid on Youtube but it's one of those ones where the picture is quarter size and everyone sounds like they've sucked on a can of nitrous oxide.    

Desperate times call for desperate measures though so I'm watching it and can post the link for any other International desperadoes if interested.

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3am LA time and Lily appears to be eating donuts with Kev?!  Courtney is there - that's his leg/shoe.  No sign of Ashley but she might just be off camera.  Kev seems to have fallen completely under Lily's spell - IMO he finds her highly entertaining.



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I thoroughly enjoyed the show. This was my first introduction to bach international alum. It's fun to see the dynamics of this group. I totally agree about Ashley and Ben, and honestly, it's about time to put those two out to pasture. Speaking of putting out to pasture ~ Clare is well over her expiration date with this franchise. Geez, someone who struggles to find a man, and she tosses Benoit to the curb as soon as someone else shows interest... no wonder you are still single Clare!!

Regardless, this is a fun show, and I look forward to watching the rest of the epi's!

mizzoufan wrote:Christian reminds me of the guy who ditched Carly the first go around on the BIP

  Kirk is his name. Christian could be Kirk twin to me

I'm the only that doesn't hate Ben??