I am going to be honest and admit that I was hesitant to watch this season of the Bachelor. I had nothing against Juan Pablo, it's just that he had so little screen time on Des's season and I didn't feel like I got to know him (not even the made up for TV version).
I asked some friends of mine who I knew were Bachelor/Bachelorette fans if they were going to watch. They all said yes and how much they adored Juan Pablo. So I decided to give it a shot. The first episode was pretty normal. The second episode, the one that I am commenting on tonight helped me realize why this show is so fun to watch.
The first two dates were honestly forgettable in my opinion (the girls, not necessarily the dates). They were both blonde and the first one basically said some romantic nonsense to the camera about how Juan is probably the one for her. I do remember the second date, her name was Kat, and they flew on a private plane to Utah. They did an electric run. Both girls got the rose.
The group date would have been a date where I would have easily signed up for. It was a photo-shoot with DOGS! Rescue, shelter dogs! I would have been the giddiest girl surrounded by dogs of all shapes and sizes. It was a charity photo-shoot where the girls each got to pick a dog and then had a special scene for the shoot.
The shoots included plenty of bikini clad women, fun and quirky costumes, some glamour, and two girls were chosen to do the nude shots. The two girls who were initially chosen to do the nude shots were Andi and Elise. Both girls were incredibly uncomfortable with the idea, especially since all the other girls were more covered.
Andi is an Assistant District Attorney and Elise is a first grade teacher. Elise was particularly worried about bearing all since she wants to remain a good, clean example for her students. She went to the exhibitionist Lucy to switch scenes. Lucy was wearing a fire hydrant costume and gladly switched to do the nude photos. Lucy is known as a free spirit, there was a scene of her walking one of the dogs outside in public...completely naked. She lives her life with no regrets and no shame. It may be strange, but I do give props to her for being so comfortable and completely one with herself.
Elise then went on to complain how she would rather do a bikini shot than wear a silly fire hydrant. I went from respecting her to wishing her gone. Seriously, she was a bad sport and I hope her days are numbered on the show.
Andi was still nervous about the shoot when Juan talked to her and decided he'd do the nude shoot, too. It turned out the nude shoot wasn't so bad after all. It was actually tastefully done and the pictures were really nice. You don't see any private parts of Andi or Juan (maaaybe Lucy but probably due to her own posing). And it was all for a good cause, to help get those dogs adopted!
PSA: Do you know how many shelters kill healthy dogs every day? So many it is heartbreaking. There are so many unwanted dogs that need a loving, forever home. If you or if someone you know can bring a lifetime of happiness and care to just one sheltered dog, please, do it. Adopt a dog!
Back to the commentary!
The group date continued to the poolside. One girl named Victoria got wasted and went crazy. She quickly showed she is too immature to not just handle her booze but also that she is not ready to become a step mom. This was where Juan Pablo impressed me. He came off as mature, responsible, and caring. He has a daughter and kept saying that this whole thing was not just for him, it was for his daughter, too.
A lot of roses were given out because it was only episode two so I won't even bother going through them all.
But I will say who my favorites are: Andi and Renee.
Andi is the Assistant District Attorney I told you about. She seems really nice, kind, and over all good character.
Renee is a single mom and a real estate agent. She seems to be the maternal one of the group of girls. She helped try to take care of the drunken mess Victoria, and another crying girl in the house later on. Renee comes off as very mature and kind.
I hope to see more of these girls and see their relationships progress positively with Juan Pablo.
It is still early in the season so things can change. Here's to Monday night's on ABC!
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