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I have to admit, I was ready for this train to finally pull into the station.
Let’s wrap it up Harrison.
#andscene
#byefelicia
#sweetmercy
Time for The Family To Meet Nick
When we first see Kaitlyn, she is trying to explain to her family how she loves two guys, and how both guys hate each other. They’re not impressed.
#getinline
and was not a fan.
And is it just me, or does Mama remind you of Joan Collins?
#dynasty
And is it just me, or do her earrings remind you of Claire’s at the mall?
And is just me, or does she also remind you of Rachel’s mom on Friends (Marlo Thomas)?
It’s like Joan and Marlo had a baby. And the baby went shopping at Claire’s.
And White House Black Market.
And Mama did not seem the least bit surprised that Kaitlyn had wiggled.
She was pretty much all “that’s my girl”.
And I’m all possessive and jealous? Just wait until you meet Gosling.
He thought what she was saying was fair, and he did his best to explain himself to her.
And dare I say this….REAL tears.
Sweet.
To the point.
I liked it.
The father gives his blessing.
And they all sit down on a couch, which is basically 2 inches off the floor.
This was sister’s reaction to that little anecdote.
I kind of love her.
#youallgetourblessing
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They make out on a boat for a bit, and then Nick tells her he has something for her in his hotel room.
Get your minds out of the gutters ladies…
She pretends to like it.
But let’s be real here.
This isn’t 7th grade.
So she’s only pretending.
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Kaitlyn and Gosling have their last date, and she is
kind of freaking out.
What’s a Bachelorette to do?
At one point she even asks him if he’s wearing sunscreen to fill the silent void.
And then she starts to try to cope with the awkward by gently stroking the man hair on his leg.
It doesn’t help.
Things are still awkward.
But it just looks like a giant Cheeze Puffs jar of Happy meal toys.
But maybe that’s just me.
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WHO’S THERE?
NEIL LANE!
And the man is tan.
Both guys pick out gorgeous rings, and I find myself wondering if Kaitlyn will continue to wear her left hand statement rings once she’s got a rock on her finger.
And I’m looking around and wondering: Are we back at the bachelorette mansion?
What ever happened to proposals in exotic locations?
I mean, Sean and Catherine road away on an elephant for crying out loud!
#budgetcuts
Oh well, grab your hose Harrison and wet down the driveway.
If we’re back at the mansion LET’S MAKE THAT DRIVEWAY GLISTEN!
So we see the limo driving up, and we have no idea whose inside.
For the first time, I literally couldn’t care less who got out of the limo first.
I was numb to it all.
I find myself feeling realllllllly badly for the guy.
Nick walks right up to Kaitlyn and starts professing his love.
AND SHE LET’S HIM!
He says lots of very nice things, and he seems to mean every one of them.
She basically pulls a Deanna on him and let’s talk and talk and talk.
She even goes so far as to let him pull the ring out of his pocket.
I raised my shoulders up by my ears and was only looking at the t.v. out of one squinty
eye at this point.
Kaitlyn says she did love him, but that she just loved Shawn more.
And I’m guessing that Nick is thinking about how he would have found that information more helpful, um, I don’t know…… YESTERDAY.
And y’all.
I’m going to say it again. Nick impressed me.
That’s a fine line, and I feel like he did a good job of not crossing it.
And then he starts right in with his spill. and the proposal.
He too says a lot of really nice things, and I really do believe that he also cares for her a lot.
Does he love her? I’m not sure.
Does she love him? I’m even less sure.
She says “I love you” .he says “I love you more“….and I not my head in agreement.
I literally give this 2 months.
3 months TOPS.
And I feel like I’m being generous.
But maybe these crazy kids will prove me wrong.
THAT MEANS JUST 1 MORE HOUR! WE CAN DO THIS!
Before they sat down, Kaitlyn jumped in Gosling’s arms and did a little exploratory oral surgery..all with Nick’s family SITTING RIGHT THERE.
#classy
And I can’t put my finger on it, but something about these two together is WAY OFF.
It just feels so forced.
Exhibit A Your Honor.
Look at their faces here.
If those grins don’t say “contractually obligated”,
then I don’t know what does.
I mean, maybe I’m not #teamnick…maybe I’m just #teamnotSean
Surely I have others out there that want to jump on my Nick Seems to Suck less than Shawn Right Now Bandwagon!
Anybody? Bueller? Bueller?
I am genuinely curious. Does anybody feel the same way?
She says, “No love that I had was as strong as the love that I had with Shawn,”
That’s a totally fine answer, it was how she said it that rubbed me the wrong way.
Even when they are headed to commercial break and she’s looking annoyed, it shows Nick asking her if she’s okay.
So in the end, Kaitlyn got her ring from Gosling.
But LET THE RECORD SHOW, when asked questions such as “What are y’all going to do next?”, the answer isn’t a wedding date.
It’s “go to Starbucks”.
Like I said, 3 months TOPS.
After much thought and careful consideration, Kaitlyn and Shawn have decided to not move forward with their joint trip to Starbucks. Please respect them during this very difficult time.
#youheardithearfirst
WE DID IT LADIES!
WE STAYED THE COURSE AND FINISHED THE SEASON!!!!!
And you know what our reward is?
BACHELOR IN PARADISE.
That’s right. It starts Sunday. So get ready.
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Yesterday was the last day I was accepting entries, but make sure you check here on Friday to see what everybody else got!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
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Erika Slaughter says
My very favorite part was your Oprah reference!! Spot on! I thought while watching that she must have told her mom off camera about the wiggle, right? It didn't phase mama one bit!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Boo. I hate it when I don't just love the connection between the lead and the person they pick. I'm not a Nick fan…but I felt so bad for him! Poor guy!!!!
Meredith says
I agree with you. I was not excited about her and Shawn. Not a huge fan of nicks but I was more so for him than Shawn. But still just not feeling it between them. No finale was better than Sean and Catherine's! 🙂
adrienne chyba says
this is my 1st Bachelorette recap post I've read ..and I may have to go read the rest of them! I just woke my husband up from a blurt of laughter #oops #sorryhubs.
saw a side by side of Shaun and Alf…gotta admit, the resemblances were undeniable! haha
Meredith says
That was me a few years ago. I just love reading them!!! Sheaffer has a gift!! 😉
Julie Connelly says
I 100% agree with you about #teamnobody, yet kind of actually LIKED Nick in some situations. I'm not too crazy about Kaitlyn & Gosling's connection either. Like I told my husband, I have never watched a finale that was so boooooooring. I cannot WAIT til SUNDAY!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Shanti says
I loved Nick from the moment Kaitlyn didn't let him get down on his knee. And I love him even more after the After the Final Rose. Didn't really like him before then. He was much more sincere and genuine than he was with Andi.
Narci says
"And the baby went shopping at Claire's". Lol! So funny!
gina says
I feel exactly the same as you! Felt so badly for Nick….those tears when he was talking with the mom (Joan Collins) got me. I didn't watch the previous season with Nick so I have nothing to go by but I'm Team Nick! I seriously thought she was going to turn both guys away! Shawn and Kaitlyn are not going to last. What was with that furniture at that Malibu house? Would have loved to see them all trying to get up to go outside! That would have been comical!
aubrey.gideon says
So I was team Shawn from the very first night but found myself feeling bad for Nick. I also think the drama was obviously played up between the two. I read this yesterday and it makes a ton of sense: http://www.glamour.com/entertainment/blogs/obsessed/2015/07/bachelorette-kaitlyn-coverup?mbid=nl_072815_Monthly_glamourgram&CNDID=17098102&spMailingID=7940544&spUserID=MjM0ODMxNDM5MjES1&spJobID=723765852&spReportId=NzIzNzY1ODUyS0
It's a definite possibility in my book!
Anonymous says
I second the definite possibility of what this article suggests. Would love to know your thoughts, Schaeffer!
Lindsay says
That TOTALLY makes sense.
Rae Nolt says
I agree. I actually liked Nick way more this season than last and felt so sorry for him when he wanted to propose. And you are right. Something is off with the couple.
mommyto3 says
Oh this had me laughing! The Oprah part hit my funny bone! I definitely felt the same way about Shawn. I'm not a Nick fan, but man I thought Kaitlyn was! I think she picked Shawn because her sister liked him better. Who knows, but I agree that it will be over in 3 months.
Jill Sloothaak says
Nick definitely was more sincere at ATFR than Shawn and Kaitlyn. I felt bad for him!! Boo to this whole season. Bring on a new bachelor!
Dani {Adventures of a Pharm Girl} says
Ah! Yes! I am glad it's finally over haha. I wasn't team anybody at the end either but poor poor nick! And shame on Kaitlyn for letting him 'profess' his love even though she knew it was a no go 🙁 they all knew what they were signing up for but still. And don't even get me started on the after the final rose segment hahah. I give it one month…big huge maybe ;). Thanks for sharing! Have an awesome rest of the week
Lisa B says
I agree with everything you said!! #teamnick
Caravan Sonnet says
Okay I know I said this before but honestly I didn't even watch the season but your recaps are STILL hilarious! (And through you I now totally feel sad for Nick.) I still say that ABC should hire you to write girl! You have a gift! I was laughing out loud at several parts… Oprah was TOO funny. HAHAHA!!
Thanks for making us laugh!!
🙂 Rebecca
Britanie Kostis says
I was totally on team Nick! I have to admit. When he first came on I wasn't impressed… But after a few episodes I felt like he really redeemed himself this season and showed his true character. (And seriously, I now get a little tingly when I see skinny jeans and high top converse… He just makes it look HOT) I am heartbroken for him and the way Kaitlyn treated him. I felt like she totally led him on, letting him say his whole proposal speech? I mean come on…. And on ATFR when she rolled her eyes at him. Oh no you just didn't! Poor Nick…. I found myself totally loving on him by the end of this season! Kaitlyn and Alf will be donezo before the pumpkin spice latte arrives.
Amy Madill says
Your recaps kill me. This show makes me want to strangle myself with my own hair, but my Grammy made me watch the finale with her on Monday (gag). I thought the Shawn-Kaitlyn speeches were SO forced and so awkward. I'm pretty sure I said "this is dumb" at least 6 times before they were finished. There's no way it will last! #teamnobody I was, however, cheering for Nick when he let Kaitlyn have it. 🙂
Anonymous says
I COMPLETELY agree that Nick redeemed himself during these last two episodes and I was totally on #teamnick. I also think they seemed to have the most chemistry together so I'm still not sure why the Gosling impostor got picked instead. And what about Nick's precious family sitting in the front row and hugging him during the commercial break, awl break our hearts!! Your recaps are definitely the best!! Loved your comment about mama Bristow…yes, she does look like all those people rolled into one! And loved sister. Anyway, thanks for doing this all season long; it's the reason I watch the show!! 🙂
Lindsay
Melanie Smith says
I was totally Team Nick at the end. And I'm not ashamed of it.
And YES. It completely seemed forced between Shawn and Kaitlyn. I think in her earpiece on the talk shows, it was like "and rub his leg for 10 seconds. Stop. Rub again. Smile. Do a fake kiss…." Not real.
She's still sexting with Nick. Who agrees?
Three Gals and a Guy says
I am so glad someone else feels the same way about Nick. My heart totally softened for the guy. You could tell he was truly genuine and he kept getting cut off, too! Poor guy. Thanks again for another great recap! I can't wait for Bachelor in Paradise!! 🙂
AllieDanae Walker says
I've said it to my group of ladies all season..we know nothing about any of them. It was such a big deal with Prince Farming "what will our lives look like after this?" but hardly even mentioned on this season – including with the loved Ben H. How could any of them make it work? Hopefully they will, but who knows! I think the producers realized they can't really ask that question immediately because they haven't been allowed to be together publicly, and need time to figure everything out.
Jersey Love says
I love this! The Oprah thing was hilarious! Too funny girl!!
thatwasnttheplan says
So I'm not 100% invested in the show, but I am 100% invested in your recaps! Hello, 5 minutes of reading vs. 1-3 hours of tv? #NoBrainer
I'm a novice viewer of the Harrison show…didn't start until Ali's season and stopped after Sean. Picked up some of Farmer, and some of Kaitlyn. However, while this season was already crazy (remember, it started as a battle to be the B'ette) I really think Shawn and Kaitlyn will make it. I do not at all fault them for their "we're going to Starbucks" answer because think about it – they NEED real life! Has any couple ever been on the ATFR stage and said "Hey America, we're mailing our Save The Dates tomorrow!" No! Because it's not realistic. These people need some real life – Kaitlyn and Shawn need to wait in line while contemplating white chocolate mocha vs iced coffee. They need to go to the movies, or eat at that hole in the wall restaurant – they need to DATE. To me, they seem genuine. Farmer and Whitney just wanted to win win win and were doomed from the start – she was wrapped up in the "game" of the show. Kaitlyn and Shawn just get it. I just feel like they act like a normal, met one night in a bar, couple. So yes, Starbucks is the perfect answer.
As for Nick….you're right. That gift was middle school/high school Things Remembered kiosk in the mall. Shawn won mega points with the memory jar!
dresselfamily.blogspot.com says
U nailed this!!!!
and the Oprah pics…hilarious!!
for once I felt for Nick I really did. and his mum.. poor mum.. to see your child go through that twice. I'm glad he told Kaitlyn a few truths at the proposal.
and yes.. parents seemed totally ok about wiggling… I was sitting with the pillow and cringing!!
I loved her ring.. soo stunning.. I want one lol
so glad it's over… bring on paradise!!!!
A/S/K says
Very funny!
Full Time Wife Life says
OK so Nick was WAY better on this ATFR than the last, but cant help but wonder if his "sincerity" was an attempt to clean up his image after Andi's ATFR! Also, kind of melted my heart when Shawn said he's ready to stand up for his girl, hoping some part of that was genuine. We shall see…
Laci Murray says
I agree! Wasn't a fan if either guy going into it, but after the way Nick handled himself compared to Shawn I was totally feeling bad for Nick! I give it 2 months!
Anonymous says
I think Kaitlyn's mom looks JUST like Marlo Thomas, right down to the hairstyle! I disagree with you on feeling it for Nick, though. I can't get over his calling out Andi for doing the nasty, or telling the other guys that he and and Kaitlyn had an "intimate" date. And there's something I can't quite put my finger on about his mannerisms (like the way he covers his mouth when he talks), the skinny jeans, the scarves, the bracelets… he gives me the creeps.
Anonymous says
EVERYTHING you just said!!!
midwestmom says
Wow ThanKS for posting that Glamour article! Obviously Nick didn't just decide on his own to jump in the middle of a show. That isn't really even possible. It was the show reaching out to him. He deserves an Emmy for sure!
Becky Simpson says
I laughed out loud at #budgetcuts because I thought the same! However, I am glad Kaitlyn chose Shawn. Not sure if they will last, but I liked him more than Nick. Can't wait for Bachelor in Paradise!
Kelley Cerny says
UGH I totally agree! I was not a huge fan of Nick during the season but I thought he was very genuine and sweet at the ATFR. Poor guy!
georgiagarrett says
About halfway through the finale, I showed my teen daughter a picture of Alf and she spent the rest of the time looking at Alf pictures and laughing at the resemblance. Time better spent than actually watching the show I think. About the "happy couple": I liked it when she said it felt like Christmas morning, but when she said it again later, it didn't seem so genuine. Thanks for the hilarious recaps.
Jenna says
I just have to comment and tell you, I don't watch the Bachelor. I stopped watching it years ago BUT I read every single one of your recaps because they are awesome and hilarious. I love it when I have a PTMT email and it has the word Bachelor or now Bachelorette is in the title. I am sure my husband would appreciate me not opening up your Nordstrom Early Access emails but oh well. Keep up the fabulous work Sheaffer. Xoxo.
Lara @ Cookies Cardio and Clothes says
My wallet is crying thanks to you! lol. In my defense, I was looking for a black moto jacket for the fall so i HAD to order that one. I took the plunge on the blouse as well!
Anonymous says
haha – my wallet is too but dang it if I don't look darling!
Brady Wilhelm says
I'm with you on the Nick thing. He occasionally gave me the creeps, but I feel like he was WAY more genuine and less of a douche bag than Shawn. I LOVED what he said after he tried to propose. You KNOW everyone that gets rejected is THINKING that, but nobody has the gonads to say it on national TV. They're all, "I hope you find happiness. You deserve it." When what they're really thinking is everything Nick said! And I just absolutely lost all fondness of Shawn when you mentioned that he looked like Alf because….he TOTALLY does! And that's ALL I can see when I look at him! And I don't like how Kaitlyn acted in her interview with Nick either. Kind of disrespectful for someone you "almost" saw as your husband. But regardless, I hope her and Shawn are happy drinking their frappes (is that what people get at Starbucks??). Bring on Bachelor in Paradise!!
Lindsay Truax says
Love your moto jacket!! And your recap was incredible!!
pinkandnavystripes.com
Meredith says
I find it interesting that the parents can so easily give their blessing after a 15 min talk. I don't get it?!? I was def not feeling it AT ALL for this finale. I don't like Shawn at all. Something about him just rubs me the wrong way. I def was more rooting for Nick because I felt like he was very sincere surprisingly! I think he cares more for her than Shawn. I DO NOT think their relationship will last. Shawn did not seem happy on ATFR…he wasn't smiling that much. I read that they may have broken it off already but ABC is making them abide by their contract. So yeah…I think Kaitlyn should have picked Nick. Oh well…this show is so ridiculous I don't know why I watch. Also, I think she looked beautiful in the finale but I was kind of thinking the color of the dress washed her out and that she should also wear a darker lip color than the nude. Anybody else? And yes, I agree with you on what Nick wore to meet her parents. I didn't think about it until you said… Last of all, I didn't watch the paradise show last year but I think I will give it a shot this year…esp because of your recaps! Lol 😉
Rebecca Jo says
I think Nick totally redeemed himself but I still think Shawn is everything perfect. I even liked him on the After the Final Rose. I thought he handled himself great with the conversation with Nick.
Oh… I hope it works out with them… but yeah. Odds & all.
I'll miss these posts
Anonymous says
Did you happen to see this interview of Katelyn and Shawn?https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/bachelorette-kaitlyn-bristowe-laughs-her-220700875.html
So mean! I've been team Nick from the beginning and have liked Katelyn up until the finale. This interview makes her seem pretty shallow.
Jill B says
Wow that's awful!! They definitely are not as tasteful or considerate as any other bachelor/bachelorettes following the final rose that I can remember.
Anonymous says
Did you happen to see this interview with Katelyn and Shawn? No matter what team you were on (team Nick here!), you have to admit she comes off as a mean girl in this clip. As if getting dumped right before the proposal weren't enough, you have to continue to make fun of him after?
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/bachelorette-kaitlyn-bristowe-laughs-her-220700875.html
Kelsey Mann Peacock says
You hit the nail on the head here! I cannot believe she let him go through his complete proposal. How disrespectful to him & the future woman he marries! That should be a once in a lifetime moment that she took away from him and she didn't seem apologetic in the least. I lost a lot of respect for her with how she treated him at the rose ceremony & ATFR. Shawn didn't seem to have matured AT ALL by the way he handled things with Nick either. Totally agree that things seemed forced with them and am interested to see how long it lasts!
Thanks for all your guidance on the Nordstrom sale! Loving all of my items and can't wait until Fall when I get to put them to use!
Kelsey
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Anonymous says
I think the last few minutes of AFR swayed me with Shawn – he definitely was genuine about defending her from cyber bullies, and she genuinely seemed appreciative and like she loved him. As for Nick – i do feel bad for the guy. But at the same time, he could be trying to re-brand himself after the Andi debacle! Also – is a 3.5 carat ring normal for the Bachelor/ette?!? i feel like that is the biggest ring they've ever chosen!! Kaitlyn might stay with Shawn just for the rock! LOL! 😉
Anonymous says
Girl! You had me rolling in my office (again) with this recap and hashtags. I look forward to your posts about fashion and… well, everything! As my momma would say, "They won't last 'til the water gets hot" Keep on keepin' on.
Olivia B says
#YourHashtagsAreHilarious #ThisIsTheBestBacheloretteArticleEVER #Yourethebest
Leigh Clark says
Haha! Their plastered smiles on their face made me laugh out loud!!!
Anonymous says
Please tell me you will recap Bachelor in Paradise???!!! With Virgininabottle and Crazyeyes, we will have loads to talk about! #beachwiggles
Chris T says
Can't believe you got rid of the black moto jacket-best thing you modeled out of all=-its the bomb!
Mandi says
I am so glad I'm not the only one that felt that way! I actually really liked Nick this season (which shocked me) and just sat and cringed when he ended up not being her pick. I felt that Shawn was so arrogant during the ATFR and Nick really wanted to move on and felt it was all silly. I'll be surprised if they last.
Paige says
totally agree- Shawn was not impressive and Nick stepped up. Love your recap- as always!!!
Lindsay Bagby says
I 110% agree with you on #teamnick and how ackward Kaitlyn & Shawn were at ATFR…AND her being not so likeable toward Nick. Whew…the fun part is watching them on social media to the inevitable end of their relationship. Hilarious recap…big fan in San Anton!
Lindsay Hilosky says
I laughed out loud and may have spit coffee out of my mouth while reading your recap! Thank you for typing everything I think in my head!!!
Chantelle Bieber says
Agree with you on everything Nick!! I loved him after the episode and was never a huge fan before. Their connection through the whole show was so obvious and then in the end she basically acted like nothing had happened… weird. I think Shawn and her are actually very well suited though. Doesn't mean they'll last but I think they are similar in character in a lot of ways:)
Haley Southey says
Hahaha, I'm laughing SO hard. Your updates are my favorite! And everytime I saw you and Mix and Match Mama on the screen during the Men Tell All, I screamed! So exciting. Praise that this season is over. ONTO THE NEXT! #teamnobody
Amy says
These recaps are my favorite posts! I've never commented before, but have to let you know that you hit the nail right on the head! I actually started to like Nick & I actually felt really bad for him.
Anonymous says
GREAT recap!! Love it. 🙂 I'm totally with you on feeling bad for Nick. Believe it or not, I actually thought…"Maybe they will let him be the Bachelor, so there's another chance…3x is the charm??" and then I re-thought about watching him for a whole season — and no, I take it back…
Okay, so I know my tone doesn't come across in this, but I'm totally not trying to be sassy… Is it "And scene?" or "End scene?"!! Have I been thinking of it wrong all this time?!?!
🙂 Karen
Jenn says
Girl. I am dying at your commentary. I always love it, but this week's was just spot on! Kaitlyn's mom–yes!
I am also with you on the #teamnotshawn–I didn't feel quite the same as you do about their relationship feeling forced, but I do think that Shawn is going to have a hard time getting past the whole sleeping with Nick thing. Or he will bring it up at every fight they have haha.
I actually am glad that Nick came back this season and showed us that he's not such a d-bag like he came off last season. I found him to be really genuine by the end of the season and did really like him. And I felt AWFUL for him that she let him go through his whole proposal and then stopped him. It made ME uncomfortable.
Also–have you seen his abs on instagram? If not, GO LOOK AT THAT DELICIOUSNESS! NOW! 🙂
Thanks for making my day!!
A Gal Named Al says
Sheaffer- I just had to thank you for turning me onto Nordstrom last year for shoes for my kids. One of the pairs we bought in this year's anniversary sale fell apart after one wear, and when I called customer service today, they were SO helpful! Customer service is just as important as a good deal, and Nordstrom has both! Thank you!
Amber says
Ok, I am totally #teamnick and I honestly was all season. I actually liked him on Andi's season too, but I really like him on Kaitlyn's season. I've always thought he was genuine and have no idea why he rubs people the wrong way? Shawn grated on my nerves the.whole.entire.season. He was arrogant and jealous and unkind. I think it was obvious that Nick truly had feelings for Kaitlyn. I just wanted to give him hugs through Monday night's episodes! Poor guy! I was mad that Kaitlyn let him give his whole speech and pull out the ring before interrupting him to say, "see ya!" I also thought she was really not nice on ATFR! She knowingly broke his heart and she's happy with her pick. The least she could have done was treat him kindly and not roll her eyes, act annoyed, and talk with attitude! She wasn't my favorite all season, but ATFR really knocked her down a few notches in my mind. There is just no reason to not be kind to the guy you didn't pick when he treated you with nothing but kindness. And regardless of whether Shawn liked him or not, he got the girl! So why not also choose to rise above and be kind to "the other guy." I think Kaitlyn and Shawn deserve each other. I too, though, don't think they will last. And I love Ben H for the next bachelor, but I would totally watch Nick as the bachelor too. And be excited for him to be handing out the roses this time!
Anonymous says
I know you seem to be "team Nick" but maybe you will change your mind. Nick actually flew to LA and had a viewing party sponsored by the hotel. Why on earth would he do this when he knows he was not "the one". Once again so he was available (and in LA) to get his face on every TV show that would interview him (Extra, ENEWS, radio shows, etc. I think he is simply a fame seeker. Why would you want to make yourself available for interviews when you were rejected twice? I really loved his USWeekly interview where he said he would consider being the Bachelor! That will never happen I think he would be lucky if BIP would even allow him on. It baffles me why he would want to put himself thru multiple interviews again! Have you changed your mind yet? I do wonder what is up with this show and the lack of international travel. Maybe the next time you see Chris Harrison you can ask him! I am so mad I missed his book signing here. Loved you recaps!
Diana says
Simply HIL-LAR-I=OUS!!! You have a gift.
Tania Monkey Doodle Mama says
Hahaha so funny! I thought the same thing about her hair, the super low couch and all the wiggle talk lmao!! And #teamnick right here 🙂
Jennifer Gates says
I felt the same about Nick- I didn't want to like him, yet I did AND I think he and Kaitlyn seemed better together than Gossling. So…is Nick the next bachelor?!?!
Sallie says
Best Comment . . . "Oh well, grab your hose Harrison and wet down the driveway. " Love it!!
Best part of this season . . . . YOUR POSTS!
Bomb in A Birdcage says
This isn't just you–comments on Twitter & Instagram make me think this as well. What I don't get–why everyone thinks the contestants on this show need to get married ASAP. Why choose a wedding date?? They've known each other since September! They need to date for real and be with each other a while before marriage. I still think getting engaged on the show is stupid but it's what they expect. Having gone through a divorce, I'd much rather they break up a relationship/engagement than get married immediately to then divorce. Not being ready to pick a wedding date isn't an indication of a bad match.
Rachelle says
I was definitely team nobody as well. I knew from the start that I wouldn't be that into this season, but oh well. And does anyone else remember Shawn saying that he picked out the ring by going "eeny, meeny, miney, mo"?? Because that's what every girl wants to hear from their fiance, that there was no thought whatsoever put into choosing their engagement ring. Very weird.
Anonymous says
I totally agree with you!! I was doing the whole shoulders to ears squinty eye look at the TV when Nick pulled out the engagement ring! I couldn't believe she let it go that far! I also was Team Nobody but believed Nick to less suck more so than Shawn. Was not a fan of Alf whatsoever!! Whew, glad that's over with! On to Bachelor in Paradise!