The Bachelor 20 - Ben Higgins - NO SPOILERS - Discussion

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From the moment the twins showed up, I was so sure they'd be sent home together so it's a big surprise to me that he kept one over the other. Which one was the one with the pictures of her ex-boyfriend everywhere?

I noticed that too but I don't know which twin it was.

I hope Olivia and Amber get sent home

Caila being super aggressive is off-putting. It doesn't come across natural at all.

I noticed that Ben was drunk most of this episode. He was way more lively than he's ever been. He came across as less robotic and his true feelings came out e.g. Olivia gets on his nerves.
Ben's bringing that fire next week with Jubilee. I can't wait to see it.

He loves Lauren B! No doubt about it.

Ayana wrote:From the moment the twins showed up, I was so sure they'd be sent home together so it's a big surprise to me that he kept one over the other. Which one was the one with the pictures of her ex-boyfriend everywhere?

It was Haley; she is the one he left with her mom. Good choice based on the photos! Awkward .

Ayana wrote:From the moment the twins showed up, I was so sure they'd be sent home together so it's a big surprise to me that he kept one over the other. Which one was the one with the pictures of her ex-boyfriend everywhere?

Haley

Just watched. We recorded it last night, but it was on amazon which tends to have some extra footage. So had my morning coffee, chocolate and way too much O-blivious. She was way too prominent during the entire episode.

Jojo's date was not as glam as I thought it would be from the date card. But it was more normal, which was refreshing. The helo landing blowing everything over was funny. I think there is a lot of potential between Jojo and Ben.

The group date was fun. Always good to see people step outside thier comfort zone and provide laughter.
The twins doing step dancing in Dutch costumes was a twist.

Jubliee was pretty good on the cello.

But the performance that stood out was Olivia totally blowing the showgirl thing. Bragging about doing something is one thing, actually pulling it off is something else. It was cringe-worthy, but also funny. I could not believe that I felt sorry for O-blivion during her melt down. I think she went over the top in her insecurity about it with Ben. Her whole segment in front of the camera made me start saying "ENOUGH already!" at the screen. I was glad to hear impatience in Ben's voice when speaking to her that second time. Later on the girls called her a shark, which fits.

Caila really was a "sex panther" during her time. I just have to chuckle at her sometimes and wonder what is going on in Ben's mind when she does that.

Lauren H is more matter of fact then expected. But the puppet thing was cute.

Lauren B showed vulnerability. But I disagree with the comments that you can't fall in love at first sight or knew you are with "the one" on the first date. It happened to me & my husband.

The marriage chapel with Becca was a nice touch. Glad they did not do the fake wedding thing. They seemed very sincere and were clearly having a good time as well. The conversation afterward was frank and open, more like what the show should be producing with ALL the girls. Very well done. However, I don't see Becca really being there at the end. Other then kissing, (which lacked sizzle ) it came across more like pals.

Taking the twins home, seeing their home environment and talking with their Mom, was a great decision. Proved that Ben really does have a big heart and is a class act. Seeing the girls set there on the couch, holding hands while he gave them his conclusion, spoke volumes. Making that with Mom to be a support was incredibly thoughtful. I just hope Emily really does have a chance with him.

At the rose ceremony it was not surprising that Amber went home. She got more camera time with her cry-fest afterward. However, I thought he should have kept Rachel and sent Olivia home. She is delusional making comments to Jojo about feeling reciprocation from him. Her not so quiet "seriously? " when Jen got the rose was rude. "Best for last" may just mean he has to keep her for drama, because she's the producers choice. It did concern me that Jubilee needed so much validation. If I were in that same situation, I might understand it better, but I have a strong feeling that he is going to send her home soon. I don't like that.

In the previews for next week, I'm glad to see the girls finally letting Ben know about the crappy attitudes in the house.

Sorry for the run on sentences above. I was concentrating on thinking while I typed.

^^^Great recap. Much appreciated.

Ok - I'm all set - Kids outta my hair and a coffee by my side. Haven't seen anyones posts as I want it to be a surprise.

Here goes - I'm going to post as I watch.

They off to Vegas! Man they are excited - personally I'd rather go to NY.

Also just noticed that Leah? (I always forget about her for some reason) is absolutely gorgeous!

Jeez girls - its only a neon sign - dial it down!

Yippee - JoJo has the first date - can't wait!

Olivia is being very weird - "I'm Zen with Ben" - is she on drugs?