Eric Bigger - Bachelorette 13 - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

MiracleSeason wrote:I'm so happy to find other people that like Eric! I thought I was the only one! I'm really excited about watching this season unfold and Eric and Rachel's relationship develop. I definitely think that he has a chance to win. I've been lurking on this site for a few weeks and people have been predicting Eric's elimination almost since the show started taping! I would love to see everyone's reaction if he actually won!

SFoster wrote:

2observe wrote:I know that Rachael stated several times (in different interviews) that we would not know who she's falling for (paraphrasing).  So imo, it's still possible that Eric could be F1.

This is one of several strong clues that Eric is F1.  There was one interview where she rides in a limo with a fan. This was when Peter was the spoiler. Rachel was shaking her head saying everyone was way off base, and that we were all going to be shocked. Then we see in episode 3 that Bryan is actually Eric's confidante and good buddy. Eric is confiding in Bryan and Bryan is encouraging Eric to talk to Rachel about his feelings, but I noticed Bryan doesn't indicate that he is also having strong feelings toward Rachel. As well, Bryan commented on Eric's pic Monday about no traffic when you're in your own lane (which I love!) and he calls him "bro".  They seem to have been good friends.

Imo, Bryan would make the best Bachelor of the bunch. He is very confident, well spoken, outgoing, sexy, charismatic, and charming.

ETA:  Another clue, Rachel has said that her pick was someone who was falling for her from the very beginning. I feel that as of episode 3, Eric is the one who is most emotionally invested in her. Bryan clearly wanted to make out with her, but I see no indication that he is falling in love with her this early.

crunchycheeto wrote:

2observe wrote:

crunchycheeto wrote:I think three guys meeting Rachel's parents was planned in advance on account of her sister being pregnant. But I think it all worked out from a production standpoint because this scenario enabled Rachel to bring home a black man. I think there may be some contrast in the way the Lindsays will approach the guys she introduces to her family. I'm sure they'll all be accepting and supportive no matter what, but as was shown in Nick's season, the conversations were focused and framed around race. Rachel's mom, for example, asked Nick if he ever dated a black woman before; and I think those type of questions may come up with Bryan and Peter. Whereas, with Eric, I imagine the conversations will be different. I predict that editing will show how well he would fit into their family, thus making his elimination a little more shocking (even though rn, a lot are surprised he even makes it as far as F3).

Thanks for your response.  I have to respectfully disagree about how Eric will be with Rachael's family.  Imo, Eric will be a such a nervous wreck which will lead the viewers to believe that he will be eliminated at F3.

Eh... I mean, he could blow it and be a nervous wreck but I doubt that would happen as Eric only bugged out because of the other guys in the house. Otherwise, we know him as this motivational speaker/personal trainer with an outgoing personality. I think with Rachel's family, he would know how to put the charm on. And maybe he wouldn't even need to turn anything on, because he'd be naturally comfortable around them.

This is all just speculation, but I'll take a guess that in order to make Eric's elimination more impactful (given that the F1 & F2 seem so obvious), they'll give him a positively glowing MTP segment.

Dessler wrote:I came across this mini-interview with Eric. Gave me a little insight to why he is the way he is. Kinda made teary for some reason.  No talk about the bachelorette.

SFoster wrote:snipped ...***edited** post deleted Off Topic he had to get therapy after his last breakup (nothing wrong with that but just strong, confident men don't do that), JMO

Dessler wrote:

SFoster wrote:snipped ...***edited** post deleted Off Topic he had to get therapy after his last breakup (nothing wrong with that but just strong, confident men don't do that), JMO

IMO, there we go again perpetuating stereotypes. If anyone thinks they need help, they should seek it. That is what it truly means to be strong. Rachel went to therapy as well does not mean she is not strong and confident.  There is no need to put one contestant down to make a point for another. They are all amazing in different ways and we can make points for why Rachel is with any of them without statements in bold. JMO