Bachelor Winter Games - General Discussion - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Just listened to Dean’s latest podcast
https://art19.com/shows/help-i-suck-at-dating-with-dean-unglert

Whoa, IMO he’s very excited about what he refers to as his hypothetical relationship. He also mentions the reach of tptb and how it effects his ability to share specifics. He very much pushes the boundary in this podcast. 
I find this curious as Rachel was able to say she was engaged yet Dean is supposedly restricted from saying he is in a relationship. Wondering how these contracts work. Anyway, he said he will be at a Super Bowl party with a large group this weekend - maybe Lake Tahoe (wasn’t listening all that closely) - possibly with a hypothetical someone which will make for an easy sleuth if Lesley posts in that location.

It must be media day for Winter Games -- I've seen articles and videos from a few sources.  I liked this one from ET today.  I love that Zoe didn't know who Chris Harrison was...  Also, in the article accompanying the video, Harrison does confirm that Dean and Lesley made a 'love connection' and we'll see more than one couple come out of this.  And, Ben had a really emotional conversation about his breakup and he says “I’m glad I got to share that because it’s real".
ETOnline 'Bachelor Winter Games': Why Fans Won't See Any Proposals

And this from Variety TV News Roundup
“The Bachelor Winter Games: World Tells All,” a reunion special, will air on  on Feb. 22 at 10 p.m. EST, on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. Following “The Bachelor Winter Games” finale, the special, hosted by Chris Harrison, will reunite the bachelors and bachelorettes from around the world who participated in the winter-themed iteration of the hit romance reality franchise.

We'll have to keep an eye on everyone's movement to determine when the reunion special will be taped.

I noticed this a couple of days ago from Kevin Wendt's Instagram, noting that he's spending a few weeks in LA with some great people.  Will he be spending Valentine's Day with Ashley???  

Credit: @Kevin Wendt  Not feeling older today, definitely feeling wiser This year I’m treating myself to an entire Dairy Queen cake, a top shelf bottle of red, and a few weeks in LA spent with great people. Doing a little work, and having a lot of fun  Anyone else getting away the next few months?? Can me and 5 friends come??
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@ishkabaha Thanks for all the info!

Feb 22nd is a Thursday. I would guess filming would take place the weekend before, around Thursday Friday Saturday 15th 16th 17th.

Hamilton Ontario is the city Kevin works in, he lives in Toronto, Ontario. I hope he's not one of the love connections. If he is, I'll be interested to see him interact with Ashley if they in fact are an item.

@ishkabaha 
Thanks for the link.
Dean and Lesley are posting from ski lifts in the same location but not pictured together. 
 This is a great example IMO of silly. Their dating has obviously transitioned beyond the show and now CH has confirmed. They had both been dropping hints on SM that fueled the rumor but for some reason it seems tptb didn’t want the relationship publicized at the time Dean did his podcast. Not seeing much purpose to have had them slink around. IMO it’s good pre-show publicity to anticipate their WG storyline. 
Unnecessary clock & dagger.

And, Ben had a really emotional conversation about his breakup and he says “I’m glad I got to share that because it’s real".
ETOnline 'Bachelor Winter Games': Why Fans Won't See Any Proposals

So Ben is going to be all emotional talking about his breakup even though he's been dating that Lindsey girl since last summer (and keeping her as hidden as possible) ? Makes me think Ben will be selling himself as "I'm just so heartbroken/woe is me" and trying to elicit sympathy from the viewers all in his bid to try be the Bachelor. Because I totally think other than just seeking attention that's the main reason Ben went on Winter Games. Just no 

He's been almost giddy since the breakup...yeah, not buying it. But buying his bid to be the next Bachelor for sure.

Benji Boy ready to campaign to be the bachelor again (imo). Please NOOOO!   

Why #TheBachelor's @benhiggi is even "more ready" to find love on TV after his breakup from Lauren Bushnell. https://t.co/iB1p0K4y6P pic.twitter.com/M9a2r5lbRb

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 6, 2018

From on the Almost Famous Podcast Ben mentioned Ashley will be with someone on Valentines Day.

Going through Ashley's IG, she has not posted a pic of Jared since Nov 30th. Prior to that, there is one every row it seems.

If anything, I hope she is learning the difference between chasing someone who doesn't want her and being treated by someone who cares for her in a true relationship type of manner.

Re Ben If he would have just gone away and stopped mentioning Lauren during every chance he can, maybe in a few years he could make a come back. However he just doesn't shut up about Lauren. It's nauseating to me and fake.

Group pic of the contestants on TBWG this season. One week to go til it airs with crying, ice-dancing and who knows what else  


kevin.c.wendt 1 week..we’re up  #bachelorwintergames #disfunctionalfamily
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be3614lHRH9/?hl=en&taken-by=kevin.c.wendt

AllAboutLove wrote:Group pic of the contestants on TBWG this season. One week to go til it airs with crying, ice-dancing and who knows what else  


kevin.c.wendt 1 week..we’re up  #bachelorwintergames #disfunctionalfamily
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be3614lHRH9/?hl=en&taken-by=kevin.c.wendt

I wonder if Ashley is sitting beside Kevin in this photo and got cut off. You can see a bended knee beside him and it looks to be a woman's leg.

@Brill I was just going to ask the same thing. And why does it look like Dean has too many hands?

Luke Pelle's facial expression is priceless. "Why didn't I just be TB instead of being part of this circus"?