Bachelor Australia - Season 10 - Felix - Jed - Thomas - Episodes - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Sundy wrote:So no Meet the parents for Thomas?

Doesn't seem like it, but it would be a snoozefest anyway. Felix's mum is the MVP of bachie mums imo.

Agent99 wrote:

Sundy wrote:So no Meet the parents for Thomas?

Doesn't seem like it, but it would be a snoozefest anyway.  Felix's mum is the MVP of bachie mums imo.

Fascinating

that episode was mindblowing... do Damien and Jess belong to a cult of some kind? No joke

I actually really want to find out they're actors playing a storyline because if not I have concerns

leavers wrote:that episode was mindblowing... do Damien and Jess belong to a cult of some kind? No joke

I actually really want to find out they're actors playing a storyline because if not I have concerns

I'm thinking both.

@leavers I agree I was so uncomfortable. I wrestled with my feelings the whole episode trying to be open minded and considering all angles but unfortunately the feeling I was left with was that of dominate masculine control. I really really tried to be open minded but it really felt really off.

There again, I fully understand we are seeing what tptb want us to see and it could be completely fabricated to look that way

Agent99 wrote:

leavers wrote:that episode was mindblowing... do Damien and Jess belong to a cult of some kind? No joke

I actually really want to find out they're actors playing a storyline because if not I have concerns

I'm thinking both.

I haven't watched tonight's episode yet but last night found myself seriously wondering if she has some kind of learning disability or neurodivergence.  Like, what is going on in her brain if she believes her concept of open relationships (which I note she said Damien "introduced" her to   ) actually make sense.  To anyone.  

She's getting zero support from the poly community who just think she's clueless/taking the piss, while the rest of SM commentary runs along the lines of her being a promiscuous fruitcake.  The only support I've seen for her was SD pre-season and I assume they were either being paid to do so or trying to appear edgy.  

As for Thomas, it clearly shows he wasn't planning on sticking with either girl if he didn't even have the guts to look their parents in the eye IMO.  The worst part is you know he's going to be the MOST irritating on social media after this since shilling/scamming people was already his "career" and he's going to amp it up to 1000%

ETA: Thoughts from the crowd

Holy sh*tballs Damien and Jess are taking the piss. I don't know who is the more manipulative. Right now Damien seems to be giving Jess the illusion of choice when he's likely been controlling from the start #TheBachelorsAU

— Sam Collingwood (@scollingwood82) January 25, 2023

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Damien's a manipulative freak and Jess is a self-centred liar, let them have each other Felix - this show is exhausting #TheBachelorsAU

— lauren (@laurensm1ith) January 25, 2023

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If this Jess damien situation is real, she realised she's totally under his influence and wanted a way out. If that's the case, I'd feel sorry for her. #TheBachelorsAU
Or it's just cooked up for ratings at Felix's expense.
Of course, he would go for the classic boring blonde

— REMOVE MURDOCH MEDIA (@RemoveMurdoch) January 25, 2023

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Right. Succumbed to #TheBachelorsAU & immediately regretting my decision, but do I have this right?

Extremely dim-witted Felix contemplating life as a third wheel after falling for Jess the face of polyamory (& likely a sociopath) *TENSE MUSIC* why's Damien so creepy & is he 50? pic.twitter.com/Mb3Yicztwg

— Sahar Adatia (@sahar_adatia) January 25, 2023

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Does the #TheBachelorsAU owe a duty of care to Jess, is she on the spectrum ?

— GG (@GordonGhekoAus) January 25, 2023

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The Jess/ Damian relationship isn’t right. He’s definitely manipulating her and why we should be careful to pass judgment on relationships. Jess comes across as “owning” her sexuality when really that’s the emotional manipulation speaking - #TheBachelorsAU

— Woof Girl (@WoofGirl) January 25, 2023

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Is anyone actually buying this Jessica Damien bs? Producers do better. I mean we watch this crap but there’s only so much crap we can take! #TheBachelorsAU pic.twitter.com/wnbXG2DOIO

— TeacherIsTeaching (@amyj77) January 25, 2023

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apart from the fact that none of these people seem to know what a poly relationship actually is, damien feels controlling and abusive and she needs to get the hell out of there #TheBachelorsAU

— alysha ♡ (@intosneedy) January 25, 2023

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Red flags nume 2-10000000000.

I'm all for polyamory... But damn, girl. Nope. This ain't poly. #TheBachelorsAU

— Laura (@Jandy4Forever) January 25, 2023

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Jessica & Damien have set back the conscious relating and polyamory communities about a zillion years. #TheBachelorsAU

— Graham Stoney (@GrahamStoney) January 25, 2023

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Seriously @Bobette this episode takes the cake. It's just next level. I can't wait to find out your reaction. It truly becomes the Damien and Jess show. It left me feeling for Felix and being pro Felix and I haven't thought that possible since Episode 1.  Mind you if he still picks her after all that happens on this episode then he kind of deserves the fallout - I get that the heart (and other things) want what the heart wants, but there has to be a limit on that!

(and yes - it's now more clear that Damien is less of a doormat and more of a very manipulative person ... but to what end I don't even know? Like I said. Either a cult, or actors)

@leavers It's just gone up on SHV.  Gonna make an extra strong pot of green tea and see this horror show for myself.  Wish me luck

IMO Damien gives off some serious emotional abusive vibes, so many red flags and unless Jess moves from Townsville she is never going to be free of him, if that's what she wants. Loved Felix's mum she was the hero of the episode calling her out for what she is. It's not Polyamory at all it's a 25 yr old woman who doesn't know what she wants or has a manipulative partner who can't/won't let go. He is scary, Felix should just walk away.

Episode 11

Meet the parents

First up, Felix greets his family and confirms what I suspected - they are definitely veneers and not his real teeth  I thought perhaps he came from a family of dentists with perfect pearlies but nope - the rest of them are normal.




Mum says she hopes not to meet any ditzy blondes and ha ha well GUESS WHAT Mum, not only is she ditzy and blonde but also has a boyfriend.  Mum tries to conceal her shock but her eyebrows almost shoot off the top of her forehead.



Abigail arrives and charms the absolute pants of everyone.  Mum describes her as "vibrant".  There is no chemistry between her and Felix whatsoever and she shouldn't be F2 but I shudder to think what this season would have been like without her.




Jed's meeting Alesia's Dad and siblings.  Mum's not coming because she thinks commercial TV is "an absolute crock of sh*t" and she's not wrong.  The trick is to watch the trashiest trash and convince yourself you're only watching it to critique how awful it is.  




Alesia is worried about the imminent proposal and the thought of being offered that hideous ring gives her anxiety. Fair call.  Meanwhile Jed meets up with his family.  Jed looks just like his Mum.  She wears a leather jacket and tells him off for swearing.  




Both groups come together for maximum awkwardness.  Dad seems to find Jed's appearance concerning and contrasts it with how "conservative" Alesia is, which sounds like a producer scriptline, especially when Alesia herself pipes up to say "well I'm not".




Alesia says if Jed proposes, she'll say no.  Angela on the other hand has no such qualms.  She's all in.  The vibe is much better than the day before.  Of course.  Angela's Dad is emotional and warm and open-minded.  Aww.  What a nice guy.




Meanwhile, Thomas says he he doesn't need to meet Leah or Lauren's family, he's already decided.  He meets up with Mum for a hug then peace out, he's gone.  Wow.  I hope someone blabs post-show about what REALLY happened here.




Two attractive young men arrive to meet Jess and we are relieved to find out they are her brothers, not another two boyfriends.  She says "I've got two amazing guys and I've struggled to decide who to be with".  Pardon?  Honey, you are NOT the Lead.  




She actually says "obviously I love Damien, but there have been a lot of positives with my relationship with Felix."    Oh and speak of the devil, up rocks Damien.  Then they all trot off to meet Felix & his family.  What could possibly go wrong?




Jess senses some "tension" in the room. She introduces Damien as "very spiritual" and "emotionally intelligent".  Other adjectives one might use are "Creepy" "As" "F***".  Damien thinks he's a sex guru but Mum's eyebrows are having none of it.




Damien's monologuing and Felix can't get a word in.  Damien says "we will always be in each other's lives, till THE END"  [Insert ominous crack of thunder] while Jess says she wants the "experience" of marriage and children but "questions" monogamy.




At this point, Mum straight up loses it.  She says all the things every normal, sane person would want to say to these idiots.  Jess cannot believe Mum's not buying her BS. Mum tells Damien he's being used as an "experience" and his head nearly explodes.  




Jessica says it's "the most uncomfortable I've ever been".  Ha haa SUCKED IN PRINCESS.  About time someone spoke sense to you.  Damien whisks her away and instructs her to "touch foreheads" and yeah we need to get someone up to Townsville for a welfare check ASAP.




Oh FFS now Felix takes Damien aside for a man on man chat.  Damien says "if Jess were to choose you" (again, this is NOT THE BACHELORETTE people) "then there would be a conversation between me and Jess about what our relationship would look like in the future".  




OK guys.  GUYS?  I think Damien might actually be a serial killer.    This man is either acting or not right in the head.  He takes Jess aside again and she looks intimidated.  This is like a masterclass in coercive control.  Where is the show psychologist when you need one.




Now Damien stops Jess from answering Felix's questions and makes her brother leave.  Hey, remember when Honey Badger didn't pick anyone and became the most hated man in Bach AU history?  Well prepare to edit that wikipedia page because this guy has just taken the crown.





Source: Tenplay

Fascinating epi!
Jed and Alesia - IMO the dealbreaker is Alesia’s dad clearly not open to Jed being a part of her life. It goes beyond the idea of a proposal. I did really like how specific Alesia was when discussing concerns about the proposal. I too think it’s unnecessary and am disappointed this season went in that direction.
Thomas - I wonder if his mom met the woman he chose and it wasn’t shown because it would give it away?
Felix and Jess and Damien - LOL
Felix’s mom. She did a great job of asking pointed questions with measured tone.

@notarose Re: Jed I thought it was interesting no one mentioned the fact that Alesia previously dated a different musician so either that ended badly and her family's burned from the experience, or it just suited the storyline better for her to be portrayed at conservative, and it's probably the latter IMO.

Rumour has it Jessica has moved from Townsville to Sydney and is living with Naomi (and has hopefully taken out some kind of restraining order against Damien).  Not cool for that kind of toxic relationship to be platformed on prime time TV IMO - ramped up for the cameras I'm sure but still creepy AF.