The Bachelorette 11 - Kaitlyn Bristowe - Tweets - IG - *Sleuthing* - *Spoilers* - Discussion

Kashathediva wrote:I think TPTB are making the dates more public to take the wind out of the sales of those who spoil. If the stuff is out there--it's out there. Similarly, the situation in loosening up with sm and what they sanction vs what they didn't years ago. It's hard to keep things under wraps, so if you can't beat them, join them type of thing.

I also think public dates with crowds are going to become the norm. It's like a "behind the scenes" show before the main event. Lots of free PR and buzz between seasons that keeps the franchise in the spotlight. 

(Oops AllAboutLove, I just read upthread after posting and we seem to be saying the same thing). 

For the lead, it further diminishes privacy/alone time.  ex: Kaitlyn has been posing for pics with fans during dates. 

Anyone curious as to whether Britt will ever come back?  Maybe when/if they go overseas where they are less known?  Perhaps not all? 
I ask because if Britt dates one guy and ends up with a lasting relationship (say 1 year) and Kaitlyn doesn't then how does TPTB spin it.  How do they justify continuing with the current speed dating multiple people format?

MiniDiva wrote:

Aunties_Love wrote:

MiniDiva wrote:If we had 10 guys on the date yesterday, Shawn and Ben on a 1:1, Cooper still there, she has 13 guys at this point.
5 eliminated them selves and she would have let go 6/7 with the RC by now.  Does this sound right?

Wasn't Cooper included on the group date numbers though?  Think he was on that date??  There was an African American at the arrival pic as well as Shawn Booth.  Now since Shawn wasn't on the group date, that would account for him being on the single date today.  So think we are still at 12 guys.  That would also count as Nick is the extra guy at this stage compared to the last 3-4 seasons in BOTH the Bach and Ette.

I didn't personally see Cooper on the day-time date--maybe he was there.  He definitely was the guys last night loading up in the van to go out.  

I don't think Cooper is there anymore. Like I said earlier, the bald guy walking down the steps to the van in that vid is very tall and Cooper was one of the shortest guys on the boxing date. No way are they the same person. I think the tall bald guy is the same guy that was on the group date yesterday and we haven't seen him before. So there probably are 12 guys at this point.

ETA: In this still from the video, I think that's Tanner walking ahead of him. Tanner was the tallest guy on the boxing date and mystery man is taller than him. Cooper is shorter than Jared.

I agree that Shawn B reminds me of Ryan Gosling. He's a cutie!!

Going back to yesterday's group date, RS says he knows all the guys and that he has only given us Tanner, JJ and Nick from that date. That means Shawn E, Daniel F,Corey, Clint and both Ryans are out because they were part of the original RS' list.

Beagle wrote:Going back to yesterday's group date, RS says he knows all the guys and that he has only given us Tanner, JJ and Nick from that date. That means Shawn E, Daniel F,Corey, Clint and both Ryans are out because they were part of the original RS' list.

  Excellent deduction

Alanna wrote:

dw_a_mom wrote:Those dates seem so NOT romantic, don't they? When you see how staged it all really is, looking at the leaked photos.

Seriously! For the couples that it works out for, it's almost like they're coworkers who met at the office while discussing the TPS reports by the broken printer.

ROFL!

After reading what RS said about 4 guys leaving, he didn't say they elimated themselves.  Kaitlyn could have let them go or it's a combination. It will be interesting to see how it happens because that's a lot to leave or be sent away so soon. You'd think it's got to be something to do with the vote.

I think all of the dates are tough even if they are private. The filming means there's so much hurry up and wait going on and that's got to be tough when they're getting to know each other. In this case the date is in the Riverwalk which is very public so would be especially uncomfortable. Hopefully they get quiet time tonight.

notarose wrote:
I ask because if Britt dates one guy and ends up with a lasting relationship (say 1 year) and Kaitlyn doesn't then how does TPTB spin it.  How do they justify continuing with the current speed dating multiple people format?

Hadn't thought of that.

Hm ... I think they would ignore the disparity and just use Britt as another example of love that came from the show, proof that the show works, even if the path isn't always the main one. They will happily trot her and Brady out and show them off one way or another. If they are working out.

Filming at the Alamo tonight -- wonder if it is a private dinner for two.   For US History buffs here is their website:  The Official Alamo Website

Scenes from Texas ‏@scenesfromtexas  · 13m13 minutes ago  
At http://iqboom.com/texas  -- Can't get near the #Alamo tonight because they're apparently filming #thebachelorett… pic.twitter.com/h29iNfe42H

FYI

We have an eliminated thread that sleuthers were able to sleuth who left. Plus we have a few posters who know contestants personally keeping us update. If anyone has info, post in the individual threads and it will be moved to the Eliminated thread. This is helpful for AL's chart.

Eliminated thread

Thanks MD, I googled it because I never heard of it!

dw_a_mom wrote:

notarose wrote:
I ask because if Britt dates one guy and ends up with a lasting relationship (say 1 year) and Kaitlyn doesn't then how does TPTB spin it.  How do they justify continuing with the current speed dating multiple people format?

Hadn't thought of that.

Hm ... I think they would ignore the disparity and just use Britt as another example of love that came from the show, proof that the show works, even if the path isn't always the main one. They will happily trot her and Brady out and show them off one way or another. If they are working out.

Agreed. Same way they take credit for Jason/Molly, even though both have said that they weren't in love and/or ready for marriage by the time that the FRC and their relationship probably worked because they dated exclusively before getting engaged. Or the way that they never bring up how ridiculous it is that BIP, the trashiest show ever that wasn't even created to find love, has a higher success rate of producing a marriage than the regular Bachelor/ette franchise.

I was just there a few years ago! I have been to the Alamo and the Riverwalk few times though! I live/grew up in Texas!!