Starting with nine and ending with six -- we're getting closer rose lovers!
I enjoyed this episode set in Panama. I also have to add how much cuter Ben looks with all the sheepdog hair trimmed down! It was great though that the show is moving along with only six left at the end of the episode because I think things get more exciting and intense with four or less girls fighting for the one man.
Kacie B on the date card
After the Ben and the nine girls get to Panama and check into the dreamy looking Trump Ocean Club Hotel, Ben brings in a date card with Kacie B's name on it. The card instructs her to bring three things. Ben does the same as they're going on a deserted island themed date. Of course, with the camera crew along, there's nothing deserted really, but the beach picnic and helicopter ride seem fun. 'Castaways' Ben and Kacie B share the six things they brought: candy and a stuffed animal are two of them and I almost gag at the revolting overload of cuteness factor. The other items are more practical like a fishing net and matches.
Kacie B knows she has to start telling Ben more of her life story and big secrets, so she does. She spills all about her high school bulimia -- sorry for the bad choice of words! (okay, I'm really not sorry.) But, I think Kacie B is sweet and so does Ben it seems as he gives her the rose. I love it when Kacie B says she's now learned that she doesn't have to be perfect. Should smug Courtney start worrying?
Courtney bares her boobs again!
During the group date on a boat ride down the Chagres River, there's a stop at a riverside village. The girls are adorned in beads and flowers. Ben shows up for body painting in a loin cloth and it doesn't take long for Courtney to remove her bikini top under the flimsy beads even though none of the other girls do this. They hate her even more, but secretly I think she enjoys being hated by them. The veto powers that be add a blurry band over Courtney's chest, but she did it for Ben anyway -- probably to remind him of their previous skinny dipping excursion.
After Emily and Courtney start a bitchfest, strangely right after Emily apologizes for misjudging Courtney and Courtney accepts the apology!, Ben seems annoyed and gives neither girl the rose.Courtney still has hopes later as she waits for Ben in the hotel, but he doesn't show up and Courtney lets the tears flow.
Two on one date and one goes home
Ben is busy on his two on one date with Blakely and Rachel. There's some salsa dancing and Blakely naturally is the much more confident of the two. Yet, that matters not tonight as Ben gives Rachel the rose and a really pissed off Blakely is sent packing!
Oh oh, Harrison is here!
When The Bachelor host shows up, you just know someone broke the rules! Sure enough, Harrison calls Casey S. out and tells her she shouldn't be here as they found out she already has a boyfriend. Casey S. begins blathering that Michael didn't want love with her... but again something that matters not (I really love bad English sometimes!). The host tells her that yes, she and Michael did broke up, but since they did get back together, no deal. When Ben is told by them, he isn't pleased and Casey S. is the second one to leave tonight.
Jamie the kissing "instruction guide" leaves the show
Jamie fails miserably in her lame attempts to seduce Ben. The red dress and the sexy lap dance moves are one thing, but instructing Ben on how to kiss -- "we will open our mouths" -- is another. Ben's understandably turned off and calls Jamie a kissing "instruction guide."
Is anyone going to miss Jamie, Casey S. or Blakely? Anyone? If not, why won't you miss them?
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