The Bachelor 20 - Ben Higgins - ATFR - *Sleuthing - Spoilers* #3

If they were always all over each other it would look like they were overdoing it

The reason they are not all over each other is because they woke up in the same bed that morning. It seem that they saw each other more frequently than most so did not have the buildup that most couples do imo.

I honestly don't see a lasting future for Ben and Lauren.

Finally watched the ATFR and these two are the real deal, IMO. They didn't seem like they were in the overly gushy, superficial honeymoon stage a la Andi & Josh, there was a sense of comfort as though they had been together for a very long time and were ready to get married. and I don't think TPTB would be bringing the families out on stage (that's the first time they've ever done it, IIRC) if there wasn't a strong faith amongst the production staff that this would result in a wedding (plus, she's moving in with him basically straight away, like Des did with Chris. Always a good sign). And there was something very authentic and heartfelt about both families up on stage, and they did seem to genuinely all get along and be appreciative of how the show brought them together. Brett's tweet is adorable, also.

Ben did seem a bit off and uncomfortable throughout the show but I honestly think he's just over having to talk about the two 'I love you's and wants to move on and have a normal life away from the LA scene. Good on them for avoiding DWTS. This is only the second couple ever (after Ashley & JP) where I've looked at them at the ATFR and thought that they would actually get married. We'll see.

and JoJo looked incredible - she is going to have these guys eating out of the palm of her hand. I'm excited to finally have a lead that most of the guys will want to chase, the only other one I can really think of is Emily and even then you could tell a lot of them were turned off by her having a child. Ben had a great season, and JoJo will too. JMO.

Justafan2 wrote:

Fingersandtoes wrote:Don't TPBP pretty much tell you to be all over each other most of the time? IMO irl people don't hold hands or make out every moment. It would also be considered kind of rude to paw at each otger during gma interviews or on jimmy kimmel. Jmo.

Some of the couples do it. I was a fan of Andi & Josh but they were particularly OTT. I like the more natural feel or Lauren and Ben. They make contact but it isn't all over all of the time.

Jeff was very into PDA with Emily back in the day... and it was not believable.   Ben and Lauren have a much more natural vibe.  IMO

I'm pretty sure in a normal couples situation you wouldn't be all over eachother in an interview type of setting. I would be doing the same thing they were doing. JMO Looked pretty normal to me.

Well they look more relaxed on Kelly and Michael, so that's good!

I think they are actually mature for their age and don't feel the need to hang on each other. They look very happy and very much in love. No one knows what will happen, but I think they have a fighting chance.

I wish Ben and Lauren the best, but watched the interviews and got a weird vibe too. I actually don't think they know each other really well. Ben had amazing chemistry with JoJo and I was amazed at just how much WAS NOT shown on the show. Made me go hmmm. I do think he was more conflicted than we realize and should have toned it down with JoJo.

Well now is their chance to take it to the "real world" and see if they have something that will last. Time will tell as it always does with these couples. Good luck to them.

Anything new on Kelly and Michael?

MiniDiva wrote:^^I thought it was extremely selfish of Ben to repeatedly tell both ladies ILY knowing it was not going to end well for one of them.  It is one thing if he let it slip once, but over and over again giving them both reassurance they were the chosen one.  Had JoJo not been given the Bette lead, I think she would have been much more outspoken last night about the blindside.  JMO.

Oh this for sure. I wanted to comment on this post. JoJo definitely let Ben off the hook. Even bachelor alumni were commenting on it. JoJo felt blindsided and Ben said things to her that he never should have. If she was not the new bachelorette, she would have said a lot more! I worry about Benlo's future because of this. I really hope Ben does not look at Lauren as his trophy wife. Time will tell and I still wish them the best!

What was the surprise on GMA?