The Rosecast | 'Bachelor' Recaps with Rim and AB

All the standard Hometowns episode elements were in full force this week, with one minor deviation. Plus: The final, final, final tease for the fence jump. Maybe.

4:15 Fredericksburg, VA with Caelynn

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Week 7 featured plenty of she said/she said. We break it down in (probably excessive) detail and discuss some surprising departures as well as where things stand heading into hometowns week.

4:30 Ben …

At this point in the season, everyone knows who is ready to say "yes" and who is just along for the ride. Everyone except Colton, anyway, which is either endlessly frustrating or wonderfully entertai…

Can anyone derail the Cassie train? Rim and AB discuss a lackluster episode as well as some breaking contestant news. Plus: Outside-the-box speculation about the next Bachelorette.

2:30 Heather one-on…

On dates and in dim hotel rooms, the contenders separate themselves from the pack. There are now five or six people we just can't imagine Colton sending home. Will the infamously indecisive lead falt…

Old pageant wounds reopen, a solo date sparks new joy, and the dreaded season theme goes unmentioned in what we think was the best episode thus far. Plus: How many people is Colton already in love wi…

Though she can barely see over the microphone, Demi stands tall as one of the most formidable competitors in franchise history. Plus: Hannah B.’s day date debacle, new contenders emerge, old pageant …

Like the premiere itself, our recap ran a bit long. We hope you enjoy.

Timestamps:

1:30 The big premiere event

5:00 First contestant intros

13:30 Limo entrances

42:00 Cocktail hour

1:00:10 Rose Ceremony

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Rim and AB catch up on some off-screen Bachelor news, predict some potential contenders based on head shots and silly bios, discuss what we expect from Colton as a lead, and dip into the mailbag for …

On the final day in Paradise, our two favorite couples inexplicably parted ways while other, more dubious partnerships took things to "the next level" and/or promised to wed. The tables turned at the…

A roller coaster season of Paradise continues: Eric paints himself into a corner, Joe and Kendall play house, Kevin is forced to witness the engagement of his recent ex, Tia and Colton do something, …

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After a few bumps in the road, Kendall seems ready to commit to Joe, America's sweetheart. Elsew…

One couple is intent on dominating the headlines, but we prefer to focus on the more interesting stories: Kenny's connections, Jordan's tantrums, and Grocer Joe's agonizing afternoon. 

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An unpredictable week in Paradise gives us plenty to talk about. John is suddenly a hot commodity, Kenny and Krystal hit it off (until they didn't), the Goose Gang is roaming around the beach bullyin…

Not since LeBron James was a teenager has there been a more highly anticipated arrival. Rim and AB discuss whether Grocer Joe lived up to the hype, if it's possible to untangle Tia's twisting web of …

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What a finale. Blake's heart sank to the bottom of the ocean, while Becca seems ecstatic to be with Garrett. We…

Becca's men and also Jean Blanc reunite to calmly and respectfully discuss their disagreements, allowing one another ample camera time without raising their voices. 

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Jason smiled through two abrupt walkaways, gleefully ate crickets (with no sauce!), and capped off his journey with a post-breakup scrapbook delivery. Was it enough to warrant next Bachelor considera…

Hometowns went off without a hitch, unfortunately. We would have preferred some familial strife. Thankfully Tia Booth came to the annual girl talk sesh armed with one gigantic wrench, just itching to…

Colton's reveal leads to a bizarre exchange, Blake is deeply in love (and likely headed for crushing heartbreak), and Wills and Leo cash in their tickets to Paradise. 

1:30 Did AB see a spoiler?

4:15 W…