Bachelor 23 - Colton Underwood - Episode Jan 28th - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Jolena wrote:

SeekAny wrote:I’m starting to come around to Colton. He’s a genuinely good guy you can tell. I really appreciated the way he listened to Caelynn’s story, it was her moment, he let her have it and gave thoughtful responses. I thought she came across extremely well, to use this as her platform for Miss America and to talk about it as clearly and gracefully as she did, she earns major respect in my book. This convo I’m sure touched a lot of people tonight, and it’s nice to see this show can still do that. Even better that her and Hannah mended fences, even if it was for appearances sake. It’s better to support each other than take each other down. I enjoyed that much more than the other drama going on. 

He is totally smitten with Cassie. And she seems to be way into him as well. They have a really cute and natural chemistry. This will make the unusual ending even more interesting because I think there is a genuine connection there.

I've read a few different endings. Will be interesting to see which one is the right one and how it's played out. Does Cassie get a fantasy date? Does Cassie meet his family? Did Cassie leave the show? Did Colton go after her and there is NO FRC?. Are they engaged or just dating? So many different scenario's .

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Sharleen wrote:“One of the More Substantial Episodes:” Sharleen Joynt on The Bachelor: Episode 4

This episode was one of the more substantial, heavy-hitters I can remember in the entire franchise. (The last one I can recall was probably during Rachel Lindsay’s Bachelorette season, where she got emotional during a Hometown date and revealed the pressure she felt being the first Black lead.) Popular questions I’ve gotten asked over the years include, “Why are contestants friends with these producers?” and “Don’t you feel manipulated and used?” But it’s more complicated than that because there’s so much more to producers than manipulation. You talk to these people about everything—things even some close friends don’t know. You go deep, FAST. You get a really good feeling for them, too, what they’re about, what their beliefs are. So with that said, last night, I truly felt the presence of the producers I know and love. felt them, their point of view, and their care in the episode. I felt them empathize with Caelynn in her story of sexual assault, understand the gravity of her experience, and realize how powerful this message could be beyond a silly reality show. They handled it with the utmost care and respect. There was no minimizing, no stilted conversation, no sob story music, no inappropriate editing. I think this was the first time ever we didn’t see the Bachelor present his date with the rose—it was unnecessary and frankly would have been trite after what she’d shared.
Further, in a twist that I certainly wasn’t expecting, it was revealed to us that Colton’s first love is also a survivor of sexual assault, and that that fact may have played a role in why he’s still a virgin. If the matter at hand weren’t so heavy and his chemistry with Caelynn so palpable, I might have been suspicious as to what a perfect storyline arc this information made. But once again, I felt the producers’ presence here. And in a way, I felt it going way back to when they cast Colton. I can’t imagine Colton hadn’t mentioned this aspect of his past relationship before (as I said, you go deep), but it says something that his virginity has been public knowledge for a good six months now, but this puzzle piece hadn’t yet been revealed. It’s proof that the very same producers who do manipulate and do paint contestants unflatteringly also have a heart when it comes to the important stuff. On that note, it really felt like it was up to Colton to reveal what he revealed last night, and when he did it. It didn’t feel like something he’d planned on sharing, but that he did to show Caelynn that, in some small fraction of a way, he understood. Despite the subject matter and the fact that it took a great deal of pain for them to bond in this way, it was a beautiful moment that far transcends the fluff this show is known for.
I get advance episodes for the purpose of writing these recaps, so I saw this episode on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday night, my sister asked me if I’d read some new article discussing who was right and who was wrong in the ongoing Hannah B vs Caelynn feud. (Apparently the Miss USA makeup artist had something to dish about it.) I found myself unable to read it. It’s all moot. Nothing puts things in perspective like hearing someone was drugged and sexually assaulted. Further, Hannah B and Caelynn had easily the most touching patch-up I’ve ever seen on this show. (Granted, we’re hardly ever SHOWN patch-ups on this show.) As Caelynn said, as women, they should support each other. They don’t have to be besties, but to be cordial and supportive is enough. There are bigger fish to fry in this world than trivial conflict. And even though this show is pretty much the poster child of milking and broadcasting trivial conflict, I give it credit where credit is due for recognizing when an issue is more important than entertainment.

northernviewer wrote:I’ve decided to get “spoiled”...could someone fill me in...Cassie is my favourite and the one I want him to choose as F1....