Bachelor Ukraine - Season 10 - Max Mihailuk - Episodes - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Just finishing up episode #7.

@Agent99 I think his buddy was asking about the instagram, but he also seemed to be wondering if she was bisexual. Interesting. I really would like to know about that conversation.

Bogdana is continuing with her annoying mannerisms. I really think Max is over her. After her OTT attempts at suggestive flirting, he pulls her and her friend for a chat. What did that guy say about her? Not sure it went down well. And what was that gift?

Finally Max pulls Kristina and her friend. What were they talking about? There was lots of talk about "vrjeme"...time?

Nastya is pulled next by Max's pal and while he is off with her, Max is asking her friend how they know each other...from school. The guy was asking Nastya about the crown. I want to know what was said there?

After the party Max talks with his pal who is also apparently Max. I would love to know his opinions. And then they are off...RC time.

Max pulls Kristina first for a chat. She gets a card and a rose. I'm assuming it's a date card for the next episode.

Nastya is taken second and she also gets a card and a rose. Both very quick because I'm assuming there are no issues.

Back with the others. What does he say to Vika before giving her the rose? She seemed pleased.

OMG   ...Kristina rolling her eyes when Max was talking to Bogdana before he gave Bogdana the rose.

What was Dasha so worked up about when Max was talking to her before giving her the rose?

Down to the last rose and Anna is starting to cry and Alina is just looking down. What is he saying to Anna and what are the others thinking. Did Vika say Anna was acting? What was Anna carrying on about when Max let her go? Seriously girl have some dignity. What did Max say in his ITM? I think he thought it was just a tad OTT. Did she throw some of the others under the bus as she was leaving? What was all that about Alina, Kristina and Bogdana?

When he came back what did he say to Alina before giving her the rose and what where the others so shocked about? What was Alina crying about after?

I wish I understood what they were saying because the music this episode was super dramatic and that indicates some important things were said. Oh well, hopefully we might find out next week.

Who is left after the 7th episode.

Thanks @Sprite you’re holding my interest on this season. Only saw Ep.1 and your summaries. I’m not digging Max so much.

@Sprite thanks so much! I'm following along and am looking forward to the next epi recaps!

Ok. Let's get this show on the road. Episode #8.

We start off with Kristina and I think she is planning the date with Max. Same with Nastya, but hers seems to involve getting dressed in some fancy and expensive duds.

Max is meeting with Grisha and they discuss Anna's leaving. Apparently she did warn him...I bet it was about people who weren't there for the "right reasons". Grisha gives him a box with the clothes that Nastya picked for their date and her card. Max also gets the card for Kristina's date.

Kristina's date is first. They are meeting up in some park at night and are talking as they stroll. She appears to be answering some questions that Anna brought up and that her friend brought up the previous date. What was said? I think she said she was serious about this and brought up her grandma?

Apparently Kristina is bringing Max to her apartment. It is a tiny studio with a giant bed practically in the kitchen. He has brought some dessert while she ordered takeout. They are getting along well and are sharing stories of growing up. She bought him a home made gift. Looks like a getting to know her game with a question written on top and then he has to unwrap it to get the answer. He doesn't look all that excited. What was he saying about that? Despite that, it all seemed to go well and he got to see how she lives.

The other four ladies are waiting to see how these dates go. Three of them at least are attempting to look interested. Dasha, as usual, looks like she is stoned out of her skull or just crawled out of bed and could care less. They proceed to grill Kristina and she tells them what they did, but it seems they think that she swiped that idea from Alina? Personally, I don't think it is that original of an idea so I don't think it is a big deal, but what do I know.

Nastya is next. She is all dressed up in her new duds and doesn't think she spent that much. From what they showed, looks like about $500 at least. She appears to be trying to make a certain atmosphere...rich, romantic with candles and flowers. He looks very uncomfortable. The exact opposite of his date with Krisina.

Some guy shows up with a box and sets out another candle and lays some shells around it. I think he is some kind of astrologer/fortune teller. He asks their names and their year of birth and gets them to pick a shell. Then they are to close their eyes and I think make a wish/think of something. She is very serious about all this and it is all Max can do to keep a straight face.

Once they give the shells back, the guy "sees" flying, noise, motors. Max admits he is a pilot. I'm sure the producers didn't tell him anything... What was he telling them? Max thought the guy had some interesting information and seemed more responsive by the end.

The other five are now waiting for Nastya to come back, but instead in walks Grisha. He has some news and reads something. Apparently it involves Bogdana and some boyfriend. It looks like they were on another reality show. He was taking a lie detector test after they were fighting and she was crying. What was going on here? She is trying to explain. Grisha then reads something else and it is apparently about Alina. She is trying to explain. Now Dasha's turn. She is scrambling. Vika is next and she and Alina get into it. What was going on here with all the women? Lastly they get on Kristina again about the date idea. Rehash.

Finally Grisha hands Bogdana a date card and she is ecstatic, the others not so much.

Back to Max and Nastya and she has taken him to some place that has a luxe dinner set up. What was he asking her? She  didn't seem that comfortable answering and he didn't look that impressed. I think he was asking her what she wanted to do for a zanat...trade and she didn't seem to have any kind of plan other that to be a business woman. As if it were that easy. I bet he thinks she just wants a rich husband whose money she can spend. He is not impressed and that whole thing about her being a princess with a crown is really becoming evident. It is clear that this is not what he wants and he doesn't need to wait for the rose ceremony and escorts her out. In the car, I think she said he was an idiot??? Good luck finding that sugar daddy Nastya.

@Sprite are there five left now?

@GuardianAngel Yes. Since Nastya got eliminated in the middle of this episode. I'm watching now. Since they usually only eliminate one per episode at this point, I think that will be it for this episode, but I'm not sure. Will know by the end of the episode.

Alina is getting ready for her date and she has opted for the fancy get up. Too bad because Max is meeting her out in the middle of nowhere in a mud field. She is blindfolded and he swings her out of the van to take her for a helicopter ride. What a mess she is making of her dress. She is very nervous and prays. I thought for a minute there she would throw up and just when she was getting used to it and enjoying herself, the pilot decides to do some tricks and she looks like she would like to heave again. Max notices and tries to distract her until they land.

Max takes her to someplace that is set up like Christmas with the tree and decorations and there is a lovely spread of food. She gets a gift...a bejeweled headband. I guess it is supposed to be like a crown to match that costume she wore on the last date. A bit gaudy IMO and better suited to Anna who had the headbands as her signature piece.

It seems they make wishes next by writing on a piece of paper and burning them. When they are almost burning their fingers they dump them in their champagne and then drink the whole thing. Yuck. Why?

They seem to be getting along well and chatting. I think he likes her and her naivete. She is very different from the others that are left. Not sure if there is chemistry. She brings up the last RC. What did she ask him and what did he answer? Something to do with her mom and what she said. They finally kiss...a bit awkward, a bit romantic...and then they do it some more. A lot of nervous giggling from her and even some from him in his ITM. I really want to know what he said!

The others are waiting back at the house for the after date debriefing. I think they are making fun of Alina because she is so shy/quiet and not sexed up. Bogdana seems to be the worst. I think they asked her if they kissed and sweet Alina lied because it is none of their business. They are all smug...like of course he wouldn't kiss her... Did they figure out that she did kiss him, but wasn't telling them? They seemed to get more somber. Did Alina admit in her ITM that she is in/falling in love with Max?

Max meets up with Grisha for a chat and the video's from the ladies. Did they say anything interesting to him?

RC time...and only 4 roses on the podium. When he arrives Bogdana is her usual OTT self...that he looks so hot. I thought he might have been really dressed up, but he looks the same as usual...whatever.

Alina called first and he asks her something. She has to think about it. The others and Max are laughing at her answer. What did she say? The others seem to be pushing that she is saying what he would ideally want to hear, but I think she is saying that is how she is. She gets a rose. She is hilarious. She's wearing one of those fan top dresses and starts pulling stuff out of the top. Everyone is wondering what she has in there. Turns out to be like New Year's eve crackers which she and Max set off and both are killing themselves laughing. Dark horse.

Bogdana is next. He brings up the other show and I want to know what she was saying there. I think she said she learned a lot from it... ... the usual spiel. I think there is a big difference between how she acts...sophisticated, elegant, sexual...and the real her. I think she is all show, nevertheless, she gets a rose.

Vika next. What did he say to her? It was quick and she got a rose.

Kristina is called up next. What was he saying to her? He made her get back in line, but he was smiling so what is going on. I have a feeling this is more producer driven than from Max.

Dasha is up and she is very nervous. What is he saying to her. He is sorry and he can't give her a rose and he walks her out. The others are so upset...Not! Bogdana is looking very smug and Vike can't contain her glee.

What does Dasha say to Max as she is at the car? When the door opens she sees that there is a teddy bear dressed in a pilots uniform, a date card and an airline ticket. She turns around and pounds on his chest and gives him a hug. Make out. Yup. I didn't think he would be kicking her to the curb any time soon. All producer driven. Since Nastya went home earlier, I thought all the rest would get roses. This is the most animated she's been. The others are going to be pissed when they find out.

He returns and is messing with Kristina with a big smile on his face...pretending that the RC is done...oh, Kristina. I was listening to what you were saying...and she gets the rose. She gives him a heartfelt hug.

Next week looks like there is a 2:1 date with Kristina and Alina and they make it seem as if Kristina is sent home. She is the only one missing from the RC and the rest are shocked when they see Dasha return...but then he tells her he can't give her a rose and it looks like he sends her home in the car. Or is that editing and if Kristina is sent home then it is her send off?

I liked ep 8 for a few reasons.  Firstly because tptb imo threw Dana under the bus by showing her going psycho in the other reality tv show and also because she looked so different.  A nose job I believe, but no judgement here because she looks great now.  I did think Dana’s one saving grace was her ‘natural' face, but nup  

Secondly, I liked that Max seemed to be connecting with Alina.  She is really gorgeous with her open, smiling face, so I think it will be like killing bambi when Max lets her go.  She is not f1 imo. I did think she might be next to go, but after that date it could be Vika instead.

And lastly, the games being played!  I love the way Bach Ukraine keeps everyone on their toes

Well I don't really know what to make of ep 9, except that Max is all out chasing Dasha.  Might try to pick f2 instead  I thought Vika's date this episode had no chemistry whatsoever, but she got a rose so   Likewise I thought the 2 on 1 was so awkward and there was little to no chemistry with either Alina or Kristina.  Imo Max is open to Dana's seductive ways, but I also feel that his internal dialogue is "somebody get me earplugs stat".  So I think Dana is f2.  Slight chance it could be Kristina but there just seems to be something missing between them imo.

The rose ceremony is what I've got so many questions about.  What were Max and Grisha talking about?  What did Dasha whisper in Max's ear?  Did Dana call Dasha an actress?  Hmm pot, kettle, black

I’m following along with the show’s IG account and I’m up to date with who he sends home... other than that, I can’t say that I’ve gotten into the show or that I like this lead. Could just be me not feeling this season’s project at all.

I am 2 episodes behind since I have been so busy. Will try to catch up this weekend.

@Natik hasn't been around and I know she is in the front lines of this virus. Hope she is staying safe and she is just too exhausted to post.