Bachelor 27 - Zach Shallcross - Feb 20 - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

@Sprite I do see it but not every time. It’s possible she does it involuntarily. in fact, I think it’s likely.

@Sprite I see her facial expressions but I also see her concern for others - no doubt due to her profession. I think Charity is really pretty - facial expressions and all. I don't think she has enough zing to be a lead - I'd give that to Aly, who has 'energy', if they want a POC for their next b'tete.

Zach and Gabi's date reminded me of the palpable chemistry between JP and Ashley and JoJo and Jordan. I can see these two together - very natural. Gabi has enough spirit for Zach but he would be the alpha. I question whether Kaity would allow that! Gabi loved being pretty but what was more important to her was being genuine. I felt they both were very much themselves during the date.

Contrast that with Brooklyn and Kat and that naturalness wasn't the same. Beginning to think Ariel was F3 by default - no one else but Kaity and Gabi captured Zach's interest.

Ratings:

ABC | The Bachelor (2.7 mil/0.5) dipped. A Company You Keep repeat mustered 1.4 mil and a 0.2.

https://tvline.com/2023/02/21/tv-ratings-all-american-season-5-episode-12-billy-death-funeral/

@Norcalgal I totally agree with you. I said a while ago that I don't think Zach is really into Ariel. I think she is too forward for him if that makes sense. The two he is interested in...Kaity and Gabi...are softer and not so aggressive with him.

Honestly,  I  don't think she is all that into him either. It feels like she is playing a role. Probably nudged on by tptb.

Charity is quite pretty, and she seems level-headed and a good person, but I agree, it would be nice if she could work on the scrunched-up face.

My sense of Ariel is that she is intelligent and perhaps sophisticated, and Zach appreciates that. She may not be 100% what he is looking for in a partner, but I think he likes to spend time with her for now.

I try not to be partial, because it is up to the lead to determine who is best for him/her.  However, I just love Zach and Gabi together.  There was such a natural ease.

And Sprite, this one's for you.  (Took a photo off my TV).

@Buckeye_Fan Thank you!!! That is it exactly. I don't think she is doing it on purpose, but I do hope watching back she realizes she is doing it. For me it is the most distracting thing any contestant has ever done on this show. I  feel bad for her since she seems nice enough, but it really drives me nuts and I can't get past it. Shame.

@Sprite I know how you feel. There have been many for me and once you see it, that's all you see.

I listened to a podcast that Zach was on, sorry I forget which one. He was asked what annoyed him, his answer when someone says things they think he wants to hear after knowing him for a short time. I'm wondering if that's why Kylee was sent home instead of Greer who I thought would have been let go.

@GuardianAngel Yes, I really appreciate his no nonsense attitude. It gives me hope that he was serious and picked someone of the same mindset.

I personally think Greer comments were taking way out of proportion.

I'm surprised the girls didn't go after Kaity for time with Zack.