ABC/Felicia Graham(NEW YORK) — Monday night’s episode found the men displeased with Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe for bringing Nick Vaill into the competition, and they each tried to deal with this unexpected twist in the competition.
The show opened in New York, with the guys confronting Nick about his intentions. He insisted he was not there to “cause any drama,” but “digs” Kaitlyn and would like to know her better. The men were concerned about the details of his relationship with Kaitlyn during the months leading up to his arrival. Nick admitted first getting in touch with her over the Christmas holidays and communicating with her via Twitter and over the phone. The others were justifiably concerned because they think this may give him a leg up on them.
At a cocktail reception, preceding the rose ceremony, at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, the men took turns discussing their concerns about Nick with Kaitlyn. JJ seized the moment, by taking her onto the playing field and running the bases with her in his arms.
Shawn B, also upset with Kaitlyn for allowing Nick to enter the competition, took her aside and warned that their relationship has taken “two steps back” as a result of the decision. She tried to reassures him that she felt an instant connection with him from day one and that hasn’t changed. He said Nick was lying, and told Kaitlyn he didn’t think her actions matched her words. She began to question her decision to let Nick back in the group. However, at the rose ceremony, she ended up keeping Nick and sending Corey, Jonathan, and Ryan B. home.
Afterwards, Kaitlyn and the rest of the men headed to San Antonio, Texas and Ben H., was chosen for the first one-on-one date. They ended up at Gruene Hall, the state’s oldest dance hall, where they learned the two-step and entered a competition. The were eliminated after the second round, but Kaitlyn still thought something felt comfortable and that they’d taken a couple of steps forward. She declared the date with Ben, “Blew my expectations out of the water,” explaining that it was really important for her to see that he could “open up and talk about why he is [and] who he is.” Bristowe gave Ben a rose.
Next, 10 men were invited on a group date and tasked with winning Kaitlyn’s heart by writing and performing a mariachi song. The guys then dressed in traditional costumes and sang them in front of an audience. Most of the men did OK, except for Ian, who choked and ccould barely get the words out. However, it’s Nick that won the day by taking Bristowe up to a balcony to perform his song.
Joshua, feeling threatened by Nick’s showing, decided to take a big risk by demonstrating his trust in Kaitlyn by letting her cut his hair while he was blindfolded. She attempted to give him a Mohawk, but chickened out, leaving him looking like he went through a “wood chipper.” Nick also got some alone time with Bristowe during which they were soon making out. Afterwards, Joshua confronted Nick, saying he would “never trust” him and that something about his arrival seemed “off.” Joshua then sneaked off with Kaitlyn and pressed her to rethink keeping Nick around, unwisely revealing to Kaitlyn that everyone has been lying to her about their feelings towards Nick.
Noticeably upset, the Bachelorette confronted the men. She put Joshua on the spot by spilling the beans about their conversation. Joshua’s scheme backfired, as the guys insisted they were fine with Nick. Nick got the rose.
Shawn B. got the next one-on-one date with Kaitlyn. They went kayaking down the river Walk. Later on, they had an emotional talk, during which Shawn revealed he was in a horrific car accident in New Hampshire that left him hospitalized for months. He told her, “I’m falling in love with you.” Bristowe replied that she was falling for him as well.
The show ended with a cliffhanger: At the cocktail party, Ian confronted Kaitlyn and tells her he wants to find a bride, but she’s just in the competition “to make out with a bunch of dudes on TV.” He went on to say that he question’s her intentions, rather than Nick’s intentions. Not surprisingly, Kaitlyn was angry over Ian’s remarks
We’ll find out what happens next when a new episode of The Bachelorette airs next week.
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