I think you maybe could have waited a little bit towards the end, Juliana tells her diplomatically.
It set a tone that unfortunately had some s— outcomes for people.
Before we go any further, rose lovers, I want to say one thing about last weeks drama.
Grant and his dates try out bullfighting (and riding) on ‘The Bachelor’.Credit:ABC
The Bachelor, when confronted by Carolina about this, adamantly denied it.
Since then, eagle-eyed members of Bachelor Nation have been posting receipts, likethis clip.
In it, Grant says to Rose during the group date, Even today, right?
Sarafiena and Litia are morose on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
The whole dancing thing on stage and everything I was thinking about you.
Also, the man said nothing about Carolina.
Oh look, here comes Jesse Palmer with the big news:
Pack your bags, ladies!
Jesse Palmer invites the women to Spain on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Your flight to Madrid leaves in an hour!
(If thats true, theyre already late.
You gotta be at the airport 2 hours before an international flight!)
Rose, Juliana, and Parisa are bummed on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Bachelor producers love nothing more than disappointed women reaction shots.
And thats exactly what happens.
I grew up thinking that you dont show your emotions, she explains.
Grant and Dina share their wishes on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Im a little bit of an ice queen… but I can melt for the people that deserve it.
Oh boy, Grant that sounds like a challenge to me.
Dina and Grant write their own and read them to each other.
Dina and Grant smooch on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Youll never guess what they each wish for: Marriage and family!
I mean, of course thats what theyre both going to wish for, but Dina is shocked shocked!
that they each wrote the same thing without even discussing it.
Dina gets the date rose on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Bless him, hes a city boy.
Hes ready to give out that love, though, and maybe hell give it to Dina.
Time for the Dive Deep DinnerTM!
Carolina uses sarcasm as a defense mechanism on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
And Dina does not mince words when she talks about her personality.
Im very regimented, very in control, she explains, adding that she can be drill sergeant-y.
Props for honesty, sir!
Parisa needs a break on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Its definitely weird to watch other peoples intimate moments, she continues, ooh I dont love that.
Oh girl, read the room!
(Congrats on the one-on-one, Sarafiena!)
Parisa rides a gassy donkey on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Carolina handles the news the best way she knows how: Through defensive sarcasm.
Oh, they will.
Dont you worry, toots.
Caren Calderón teaches the women bullfighting on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
The day of the group date arrives, and Parisa is NOT having a good morning.
She goes on to deliver what may be one of the best comedic monologues inBachelorhistory.
I woke up and I had a pimple, she tells us.
Two very bored Spaniards on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
I burned my chest earlier on my hair curler.
Its so ugly it popped!
so Im trying to cover it with my necklace.
Grant and Rose kiss on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
My spray tan is, like, chipping.
I didnt know, like, a spray tan could chip!
Come on, reality TV gods this woman needs a win!
Carolina asks a pertinent question on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Yours has way bad gas!
Alexe, on the other hand, is having a great time.
If you sit the right way… she says with a giggle.
Juliana has beef with Carolina on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Get it, girl!
After the donkey ride, its time for the main event: Bullfighting with a matadora named Caren Calderon.
Dont these folks look thrilled?
Litia is over it on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
She stays on for 47 seconds, and it seems like shes a shoo-in to win.
As winner, she gets to share some champagne and a sunset smooch with Grant.
That night at the cocktail party, Grant surprises Parisa with her very own Spanish rock.
Grant hoards the date rose on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Rose, meanwhile, uses her time to level-set with Grant after last weeks awkwardness over Carolina.
My entire life, I always just felt like the Black sheep, she says, breaking down.
No men were wanting to date me…
Sarafiena and Grant hit the road on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
I just never felt worthy of, like, friendship, let alone a boyfriend.
As a Black man, I can understand what shes been through, he says.
Oh boy, Carolina now youve done it!
Grant and Sarafiena sign waivers on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Youve dared to question the foundational rules of this process!
And now you will be forever tarred as an ungrateful Negative Nancy!
Indeed, Juliana is so upset by Carolinas audacity that she pulls her outside to scold her.
Sarafiena gets the date rose on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Tonight, you expressed your unsureness about this whole process to this day, says Juliana.
If I felt that unsure about who he was…
I would be packing my bags and leaving.
Juliana and Grant smooch on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Carolinas response is epically unbothered.
Okay, she replies.
And then, after a long pause, Whats your question?
Carolina and Dina have a moment on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
Now shes speaking a language the other women can understand.
Naturally, the women do NOT love this.
Oh, come on.
Rose gets in the Reject Van on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
The man noticed she was crying and did the gentlemanly thing by checking on her.
Was Carolina sniffling loudly on purpose so Grant couldnt ignore her tears?
But dont hate the player, ladies hate the game.
The women assemble for the rose ceremony on ‘The Bachelor’.ABC
The Bachelor isnt super psyched to hear that theres tension between Juliana and Carolina.
In fact, hes so annoyed, this happens:
Yep, no date rose tonight, ladies!
The next day, Grant has his second one-on-one date of the week.
Grant drives her to an abandoned-looking railroad bridge.
they have to sign a waiver confirming that their surviving relatives wont sue if they die in this endeavor.
Its all so romantic!
Grant, for one, is freaking out.
I feel like letting go is the hardest part.
But Grant and Sarafiena do let go, and they even share an upside-down smooch.
Actually, sir, thats not it.
Grant finds it funny, too.
You seem like youve been raised very well, he says.
Your mom did a really good job.
Indeed, Sarafiena does seem like a delightful young lady.
The Bachelor tells Sarafiena that he can tell shes genuine and ready to find love.
Go on, sir, give her that date rose!
I like you, Grant tells her as they stroll away, hand-in-hand.
Wow, is it time for the final cocktail party of the week already?
Yep, and all the women are really hoping that they can have a drama-free evening.
[She was] just questioning this entire journey, Juliana continues.
As for the group date, Juliana says Carolina had nothing positive to say about the date.
Okay, take it down a notch, maam.
He thanks Juliana for her candor, and they end their conversation with a kiss.
From there, the Bachelor heads straight to Carolina.
Hes upset that she was (allegedly) trash-talking their one-on-one date, and he tells her as much.
I wanted our date to be a positive experience, he says.
And when you question it, it hurts me.
Now its Carolinas turn to be annoyed.
If I have concerns, its because Im taking it seriously.
(Dont love that, to be honest.
She can talk to the women about whatever she damn well wants!)
Carolina and the Bachelor end on a somber note, and then she heads back to the holding pen.
I hear you, and I see you, says Dina, taking Carolinas hand.
Now theyre both crying and gushing over how much they love each other.
Its all too much for Rose to handle.
Your actions really set me back, she tells Carolina.
And it really f—ed me over…
I was the one whose character he was questioning.
Anyhow, Rose continues to get more and more upset and nearly starts hyperventilating.
Finally, she pulls herself together and sits down with Grant.
This has been unbelievably difficult, says Rose.
So, it really is in my best interest to go home.
Grants response is pretty much, Um, okay!
(Im paraphrasing.)
Cut to:
Tink!
Here comes Jesse Palmer with his Butter Knife of Bad NewsTM.
Sorry, ladies the cocktail party is over.
Wow, producersactually let the women put on coats.
It must have been really cold.
Rose ceremony roll call!
Litia, Juliana, Alexe, Zoe, and Carolina join Dina and Sarafiena in the Circle of SafetyTM.
Fare thee well, Natalie and Parisa.
And hey, Im sure youll have a fun, rock-themed intro on Paradise.
Now go home and get some loving from your sweet kitty, Sonny.
(And no, you dont soundthatinsane.)
What an eventful week, rose lovers!
Were you surprised Rose sent herself home?
Does Carolina deserve all the hate shes getting?
And is anyone else suddenly rooting for Sarafiena?
Post your thoughts below!
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