Bachelor 25 - Matt James - Feb 8 - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Ashley I's Cosmo recap: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/a35459408/bachelor-matt-james-season-25-episode-6-recap-analysis/

Interested in what Tyler says about seeing Matt & how he thinks season will end?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/tyler-cameron-admits-he-was-a-little-shocked-by-bachelor-matt-james-readiness-to-propose/ar-BB1dwZFp?ocid=ientp

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Serena: Time with Matt was shown including an outtake, so her story will likely come back online in the next few episodes.

Pieper: During her 1:1 date, she indicated that her family struggles to say, "I love you," showing it with actions. She's also visibly shaken when interrupted by Heather. For her conflict to be resolved, Pieper needs to say with words, "I love you," to Matt. IMO, Pieper will be cut before HTDs having not told Matt she loves him with words, and she might reappear during FSDs to do so, maybe interrupting one.

Rachael: It seemed like Rachael was shown to be annoyed by the competition now (contrast that with Michelle who is in her element as a competitor, said during the bowling date). First time no SQT with Matt is shown.

Michelle: Since episode 4, TPTB are showing their relationship and the ways it’s growing, making up for lost time. They left in a shot of Matt & Michelle emerging from their time together looking like a couple in front of the group.

Matt's conversation with Tyler: Tyler essentially tells Matt that his relationship with Hannah started late in the game. Combined with Rachael's comment during the bride date (someone else coming from behind and having to go home) and then Matt's comment on Michelle's 1:1 date (Michelle came from behind and won), I'm wondering if that's what happens this season, i.e., the F1 relationship blossoms late in the season...

ETA: Bri! Again, her time with Matt was not included in this episode, so it's been two episodes without any observable progression with Bri.

ETA 2: Thanks, @GuardianAngel Trying to analyze story arcs

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@veg_out and @Amethyst Thanks for taking the time to recap. I enjoy reading them and bits of info I never thought of.

https://youtu.be/fRzqjdu5kt8

Bachelor Fantake’s recap is worth a watch. The idea that Victoria’s spirit is lingering in the house and constantly finding new hosts is kind of funny.
JMO

veg_out wrote:Serena: Time with Matt was shown including an outtake, so her story will likely come back online in the next few episodes.

Pieper: During her 1:1 date, she indicated that her family struggles to say, "I love you," showing it with actions. She's also visibly shaken when interrupted by Heather. For her conflict to be resolved, Pieper needs to say with words, "I love you," to Matt. IMO, Pieper will be cut before HTDs having not told Matt she loves him with words, and she might reappear during FSDs to do so, maybe interrupting one.

Rachael: It seemed like Rachael was shown to be annoyed by the competition now (contrast that with Michelle who is in her element as a competitor, said during the bowling date). First time no SQT with Matt is shown.

Michelle: Since episode 4, TPTB are showing their relationship and the ways it’s growing, making up for lost time. They left in a shot of Matt & Michelle emerging from their time together looking like a couple in front of the group.

Matt's conversation with Tyler: Tyler essentially tells Matt that his relationship with Hannah started late in the game. Combined with Rachael's comment during the bride date (someone else coming from behind and having to go home) and then Matt's comment on Michelle's 1:1 date (Michelle came from behind and won), I'm wondering if that's what happens this season, i.e., the F1 relationship blossoms late in the season...

ETA: Bri! Again, her time with Matt was not included in this episode, so it's been two episodes without any observable progression with Bri.

ETA 2: Thanks, @GuardianAngel Trying to analyze story arcs

Serena C is also captured saying, "came from behind to win" as well in an ITM about the bowling date.  Again, recalling Sean Lowe's advice to Juan Pablo, he tells him to stay open and not to lock in on one woman too early because his relationship with Catherine didn't blossom until later and we know that Matt consulted Sean before filming.  

I also got the vibe that Katie's talk about her past relationships was coded advice to Matt to see people for what they are and not what he'd like to "fix them up to be."

Katie gave Matt two leaps that wrapped her legs around him. She must be practicing for the Bachelorette.