That’s Why the Lady is A Tramp! 

If you read my last week’s post, you will see that my guess was right.  It was, in fact, Rozlyn who had the “inappropriate relationship” with one of the show’s staff members.  There was just something about that girl that I couldn’t trust.  Like most others, I question her initial reasoning for joining the show.  But, with the fame monger out of the way, Jake is freed up emotionally to be open to women who are there with hopes of finding true love.

In an interview with ET, Rozlyn Papa (*unbeknowst to the viewers, a single mother of a 7 year old*) claims that she did not have sex with this staff member and that ABC is throwing her under the bus just for the ratings.

But, can you really find true love on a television show?  Jake seems to think so.  He believes, beyond a doubt, that his soulmate is one of the remaining ladies.   How can he be certain that the other women aren’t there for the notoriety and fame?  I guess, like anything else, you just have to trust your gut in situations like that.

Watch out boys, she'll chew you up...

Tonight held two group dates and one 1-on-1 date.  The first group date was with Corrie, Christina, Ashleigh H., Rozlyn, Valisha, and Gia.  They took a limo to a hotel where they were met by the professionals of InStyle Magazine.  There, they were gussied up and ready for the roof-top shoot.   Seeing that several of these girls are models, this was old hat for some.  Roz, being the snide brat that she is, brags about her prior modeling experience.  We learn that Ashleigh has Miss America experience.  And, Gia is a swimsuit model.  I mean… what is up with that?  Bring on the regular girls!

Later at dinner, Jake’s talk with Gia is interrupted by Ashleigh and her bikini.  But, she isn’t the only one who can “rock her bikini” and the others join them in the pool shortly thereafter.  As usual, Roz’s boobs are hanging out.  Christine blew her 1-on-1 time by being too drunk for Jake to take her seriously.  Roz steals Jake away for some private time rooftop.  What may not be evident to Jake at the time, however quite noticeable to the viewers, is just how much of a sneaky witch she is being.  After Roz makes her move and practically eats him alive (aka kisses him), Jake rushes downstairs to retrieve the rose to bestow upon Roz.  What a waste of a perfectly good rose.

The next date was a private one with Ali, one of my favorites.  This romantically staged date played out like a storybook romance.  What bothered me the most about this date is the fact that Ali is dressed up in a formal dress with 4″ heels and a GYNORMOUS diamond necklace while Jake is donning a polo shirt and jeans.  What’s up with that?  Going back to the beginning of their date, Jake arrives at the mansion on his motorcycle and wisks her off to the airport.  (*keep in mind that Ali is terrified of flying*)  To make her feel safer, Jake conducted a thorough inspection of the plane before they took off.  I don’t know if it was the small plane or feeling safe with Jake, but Ali seemed to get over her fears and actually enjoy the experience. 

They arrived in Palm Springs where a vintage car awaited them on tarmac (*because this happens in real life!*).    They drive through the town to a beautiful park and have a lovely dinner.  All this time I just kept hoping that Ali would pull her hair down out of that clip.  (*note to Ali:  you’re on national television, girl!  go ahead and show off those gorgeous locks!*)  After an intimate dinner and Jake presenting her the rose, they drove across the park’s lawn to a stage where Chicago was playing just for them.  They danced, laughed, and she finally let her hair down.

The final date was another group one. Elizabeth, Kathryn, Jessie, Ashley, and Vienna were off to Six Flag’s Magic Mountain for an exclusively alone day in the park.   In addition to the roller coaster rides, Elizabeth threw Jake for a loop when she read him her letter about her feelings for him.  At the end of the “naked note,” she proclaims that Jake is not allowed to kiss her until he has chosen her at the end of the show.  Who is she kidding?  This is the sex-pot on the beach with the bad boob job, right?  Jake, like a sweet bass in the lake, takes the bait.  (*come on, Jake!*)

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Michelle is going looney tunes over the fact that she didn’t get invited on any of the dates.  She is personally insulted that he did not make an effort to spend time with her and this, to her, constitutes another crying session.  (*for the love of Pete!*)  She packs up her stuff and dramatically leaves her rose on the bed.  All of this attention seeking draws the ladies to convince her to stay.  (*what else is new?*)

As the night wraps up at Six Flags, Vienna tries to tell Jake about her short marriage when she was young.  Despite Vienna’s attempts at making that connection, Jake decides to give the rose to the conning Elizabeth. (*does she really think that the viewers believe her “no kissing” ploy?*)  As they sit on the bench, she teases and taunts him to death giving him her best bedroom eyes.  She lures him by saying, “Do you want to kiss me?”  After he admits that he does, she offers him her forehead and tells him that he can make out with it all night.  Fireworks start erupting and the four other ladies being taken home in the limo see the display that Jake reserved for Elizabeth.  Their sad faces said it all.  Elizabeth tells the cameras, “I’m playing so hard to get because I deserve it.” 

At the rose ceremony, Roz announces that she doesn’t need to be worried because, “I have a rose, bee-awtch!”  Wrong, again!  To nobody’s surprise, Michelle starts crying… AGAIN!  Then, she announces that she’ll give Jake a piece of her mind if he doesn’t ask her for 1-on-1 time at the cocktail party.  (*oh, I can only hope*)  The cocktail party is interrupted by the dramatic dismissal of Roz from the show.  Chris Harrison handled it with such dignity and I was really impressed.  Roz basically responded with her only defense of “I really don’t think that my personal life is anybody’s business” and also compared herself to the other women in the house who allegedly have relationships with men back home.  Chris simply responds that the line was crossed and that it wouldn’t be fair to anybody if they let her stay.  Did I mention that they fired the staffer?  (For a GREAT article on the behind-the-scenes details of the scandal, click HERE) 

The results of the rose ceremony are as follows:

Ashleigh played it safe on their group date, but she managed to catch his attention.  OUTCOME: She’s staying.

Despite her best attempts to grab his hand (and attention) on the roller coaster rides, she couldn’t hold onto Jake.  OUTCOME:  Sent packing.

One glass to many at the group date resulted in her blowing her chances with Jake.  OUTCOME:  Sent packing.

Once again, Corrie flew under the radar.  It’s hard to tell what will happen with her.  She had a fabulous dress at the cocktail party.  OUTCOME:  She’s staying. 

Ella: My Favorite Out The Gate

With class, she awaited her time with Jake at the cocktail party.  She shows a real interest in him and the viewers can tell that she’s in it for love.  But, I never see her red hair in the future clips.  I have a feeling that she won’t make it.  But, I’d like to hope for this single mom.  OUTCOME:  She’s staying.

Gia: I love looking at my tushie...

Her bikini just covered the essentials.  What man wouldn’t keep her around, if only to see her in a swimsuit at least one more time!  OUTCOME:  She’s staying.

Jessie: The Corny-One-Liner-Lady

She’s gorgeous and, like Corrie, flies a bit under the radar.  The viewers really didn’t get a chance to see any 1-on-1 time between Jessie and Jake.  OUTCOME:  She’s staying.

Kathyrn: A Cheery Flight Attendant

Kathryn scores the last rose in the rose ceremony.   She remained rather subdued throughout this episode.  Time will tell.  OUTCOME:  She’s staying. 

Michelle: The Crazy From The O.C.

Will the drama ever subside?  I was at the dentist today and I was talking to the front office gal.  We were chatting about The Bachelor.  She said to me, “… and, she’s from Orange County!  She’s not representing us well.”  No.  No, she’s not.  The drama is nauseating.  OUTCOME: She’s staying.  

Tenley: Toyko's Ariel Dances On The Beach, Cries, Kisses Jake, and Speaks Openly About Her Virginity

Tenley isn’t able to spit out the words to Jake that she is a divorcee.  Her stories of her cheating husband remind me too much of a Carrie Underwood song.  I’m sure next week we’ll get to see them in a 1-on-1 date.  OUTCOME:  She’s staying.

Valisha: Dishes the dirt!

Valisha didn’t get a date this week, but this Texas gal must have made a lasting impression. OUTCOME:  She’s staying.

Vienna: She has "Mommy & Me" Playdates with her dog

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