Bachelor 22 - Arie Luyendyk Jr - SM Media - *Sleuthing Spoilers* - #2

Leslie H. got the Cinderella date on Sean’s season and he sent her home on that date. For Brad 2.0 I believe it was Shawntel who got it. The items were purchased by the show, not the guys.

Okay, I like both Are and Becca and especially the chemistry I see between them. It seems very natural. Looking forward to seeing how their story unfolds and how he is with the other ladies.

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( my gif from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpsiRtQk_ik )

That scoot forward says it all!  

Arie scooting forward on his chair is the cutest  He wanted to get close as he could without standing up so almost had to stop himself getting off the chair. Too cute

I'm so excited for this TB season. For the first time there's the Bachelor I really wanted (since joining this forum and finding out about him from Tigger's avi, without watching his Bette season) and despite my "love" for Nick. I find Arie really likeable and seeing this preview of their date I'm really looking forward to follow the journey with Becca. He's a lucky guy.

Plus, IMO with this early of a fairytale date, TPTB are actually showing some of the romance from it's inception for once. 
It could be a win-win of a season, even if the relationship ends up tanking later.

Thanks everyone. I know there were Cinderella dates and jewellery dates but not for a F1. Something to keep in mind for future sleuthing.

@GuardianAngel  I can only remember Tessa Horst as an F1 getting one. I think that date was slotted to go to another girl, if my memory serves me, but Andy wanted it to go to her as she was very leary about the process and wanting to leave. 
This change up with this 1:1 coming so early in the season could possibly be Arie's way of letting Becca know he is really interested in her.

GuardianAngel wrote:Thanks everyone. I know there were Cinderella dates and jewellery dates but not for a F1. Something to keep in mind for future sleuthing.

Just wanted to add, Rachel’s Cinderella date was for her F1, Bryan.

I think there's also something to consider around the "best/coolest" dates being given to F1s (where the lead has an early favourite). Last season Nick gave Vanessa that zero gravity dates and he called it a once in a lifetime thing. Maybe Arie considered this one meeting Rachel Zoe cooler than the other early dates of winery and private jet which are common in Bach world. Similarly a lot of Bettes give their F1 the first international dates because those are super cool.

Kashathediva wrote:Plus, IMO with this early of a fairytale date, TPTB are actually showing some of the romance from it's inception for once. 
It could be a win-win of a season, even if the relationship ends up tanking later.

OMG, wouldn't that be wonderful that the audience could actually see a love story play out from the romantic beginning to a satisfying romantic ending. Pinch me. t's almost too much to hope for.

littlereddress wrote:

Kashathediva wrote:Plus, IMO with this early of a fairytale date, TPTB are actually showing some of the romance from it's inception for once. 
It could be a win-win of a season, even if the relationship ends up tanking later.

OMG, wouldn't that be wonderful that the audience could actually see a love story play out from the romantic beginning to a satisfying romantic ending.  Pinch me.  t's almost too much to hope for.  

I am sure they will throw curveballs even prior to her ex IMO .  IMO They are never that nice unless it’s like Matt Grants season where it was Shane and no one d,se was close to being in the running.  But since the story is he was in love with two, I am sure the road will be somewhat rocky.  All Imo


ETA I would love it if they did show us the story clearly

I think they'll show us the love story....but in the end Arie will have to fight for it. If the end is rocky, it will make it that much more special to see it come full circle.

It's crazy that Lauren B didn't get an ID until Ep. 6. It's also interesting that she and Becca seem to be the only two that don't follow one another. That could be at the request of TPTB. Who knows? But, I do know that according to Arie, he played his hand of  cards his way. I'll take it!