The Bachelor 20 - Ben Higgins - Episode 8 - HTD - Discussion - *Sleuthing - Spoilers*

johannax wrote:Well here's a crazy thought..

RS posted before they started filming hometown dates that Ben was into Lauren B. the most and was probably going to pick her..
Is it possible that JoJo's brothers read that post before her hometown date and that's why they were so hostile towards Ben when they met him?

That's such a good point. Courtney did say in her book that most contestants' families read RS because it's the only way they can keep up with where they are and stuff.

IIRC, isn't RS's website how EM found out about Arie dating Cassie in the past? It's kind of crazy, but it does make sense that some of his scoop affects filming in real time. IMO.

johannax wrote:Well here's a crazy thought..

RS posted before they started filming hometown dates that Ben was into Lauren B. the most and was probably going to pick her..
Is it possible that JoJo's brothers read that post before her hometown date and that's why they were so hostile towards Ben when they met him?

We have family / friends/ guests that visit our forum for information and to follow along during filming, strictly because they are amazed at the sleuthing.

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This is a nice photo, they look like a real family.

Caila and Ben sneak peek
Sexy Toy Shop
Ala An Officer and a Gentleman
https://amp.twimg.com/v/3d17ed04-0515-4d0c-a09c-bcbc035a48a2

julychild wrote:This is a nice photo, they look like a real family.

And then you remember how close the cameras actually were, and what a circus (not in a good way) this HTD was for the kids.

It's ok. You can find photos on this forum and/or other sites showing the crew and filming and how close cameras and equip get. It's not secret info and is easy to locate. I have photos in my own files and have posted them here.
If Amanda didn't want that, it would not have happened. She agreed to this.

Oh I agree. I just feel bad for the kids. They'll be fine no doubt, but this little bachelor visit must've been really uncomfortable for them.

Fingersandtoes wrote:Oh I agree. I just feel bad for the kids. They'll be fine no doubt, but this little bachelor visit must've been really uncomfortable for them.

. I am sure it was confusing. Super happy to see their mom but confusing with all the extra people and cameras around. IMHO

It's not just the cameras. It's how long they've been without their mom. She now comes back with a crew of strangers. How stressful for them , along with two vying for their mom's much missed attention.

Watching the previews on the HT dates makes this weeks elimination very easy for Ben.  Reality check!! Ben is in no way ready to be insta dad to two toddlers.  
I actually think the drama on JoJo's date will make Ben try even harder to "win" her over.  Male ego and all that......
Lauren and Caila were obvious choices to move forward.
On a totally gross note... JJ said in an interview earlier this week that he thought Ben was definitely keeping Caila so he could have the private time with her in the FS.
If Ben actually does have sex with all the F3 then IMO he was Not ready to get engaged to any of them. There is a level of respect and a boundary that does not need to be crossed if the Lead is actually looking for a wife and has respect for his final choice.
CH in an interview this week lent credence to the possibility that Big Ben let little ben come out to play in the FS.  Just No.

JMO

The fact that previews and pics keep showing Lauren's HTD seemingly going so well, leads me to wonder if something doesn't go wrong.  Not that it has to be as disastrous as Jojo's has the potential to be from what they're showing, which IMO, more than likely means it won't be near as bad as they want us to think.  But I'm wondering if there won't be some little conflict for her to worry about at the RC and them have to resolve next epi...

Something like...
1.  Ben ask's Lauren's dad for his approval and doesn't get it at that point in filming.  
2.  Mollie or the parents give him a hard time about her being 1 of 4 and her having such strong feelings, getting hurt, leading her own, etc.  Leaving him to worry that she'll withdraw/walls start coming back up or want out, etc.  And her to worry that he'll cut her before she can talk to him or something silly.  

Nothing that can't be overcome, just something to cast doubt for him, her and the viewing audience.  I don't know, maybe they actually are serving up a love story on a silver platter for us, but for some reason I get the feeling that it's not all smooth sailing.  I mean this is TPTB after all... they aren't nice and have hearts and just give us what we want...a real love story out in plain site, not hidden and no drama.  JMO.