Monday Night Is Now Officially: “Hate On Vienna Night”

Hang in there Jake... we haven't even seen the most dramatic episode of The Bachelor yet!

Sand surfing in Pismo Beach

Well, I’m sure you’re here to read more about what happened in the episode rather than my utter distaste for the snide remarks that the girls are making, so I’m off to the show’s recap. The evening starts out with Chris Harrison letting the remaining nine know that they will be leaving the house forever and that they will be loading up onto two R.V.’s and heading up the California Coast. It is at this point that he shares that the dates for this next leg of their journey will be a 1-on-1 date, a group date, and a 2-on-1 date in which one of the two will be sent home. Everybody packs and they are off. The girls are split into two buses: Bus 1: Ali, Jessie, Kathryn, Tenley, and Ella / Bus 2: Vienna, Gia, Corrie, and Ashleigh.

Stop one was at the Sanford winery in the beautiful Santa Ynez wine country.  He chose Gia to accompany him on this date.  After they play “hide and seek” in the orchard, they share a picnic lunch with plenty of tasty wine.  (*BTW: If you haven’t ever had Sanford Chardonnay, grab a bottle… it’s delicious! *) Gia shares that she was a nerd in school and Jake admits that he waited until the 11th grade before he had his first kiss.  They play Spin the Bottle to erase Gia’s memory of her wasted first kiss which occurred during a teenage game of it.  She makes up the rules about the kisses that are awarded per accurate spin.  They’re off and spinning and kissing in no time.  Jake is smitten, to say the least.  That evening at the campfire, they cuddled and kissed rather consistently.  Her roommates on the bottom of the hill made wolf sounds and cat calls to remind the duo that they were there.  All in all, it was a solid date for the both of them.  For two people being so different, there seems to be a strong physical connection.  Gia shares with the audience that she hasn’t felt “like that” for 1.5 – 2 years. (*wow… that is so long!*) The funniest part of this date is when Gia looks at the stars and says, “We don’t have this in New York.”  (*note to Gia: yes, you do.*) 

While Jake and Gia were smooching, the next date card is discovered.  The group date shall consist of Jessie, Ashleigh, Corrie, Tenley, Vienna and Ali.  This of course, disappoints the nasty Ali as I think she secretly wanted the 2-on-1 date with Vienna so that she could eradicate her and “take one for the team.”  In fact, she likened it to the equivalent of Tyson vs. Holyfield.  (*I wonder which one is Tyson?*) In addition, she didn’t want to spend the date with her nemesis.  This date card leaves Ella and Kathryn, two of the classiest ladies in the bunch.  I am nearly certain that Ella will come home with the rose, or at least I am hopeful as she is my favorite.

Ella, Kathryn & Gia chat with Jake before his group date.

On group date day, the gals and Jake get dirty in the sand in Pismo Beach.  Pismo is awesome and known for its sand dunes in which people can ride buggies, ATV’s, camp, bring pets, etc.  It’s right on the ocean and super cool.  How they managed to get this very popular spot to themselves is quite impressive!  Jake and the ladies due some dune buggy riding.  Corrie tore it up as a driver while Jessie was the timid one who got Vienna and herself stuck in the sand.  With Jake to the rescue, they are off and riding in no time.  After the riding about, they attempt sand surfing.  I’ve actually never heard of this before, but the ladies seemed up for it.  (*Picture snowboarding on the sand…*)  Jake admits his admiration of Tenley and her continual positive attitude.  (* I personally agree with one of the other bachelorettes that if Tenley is like this 24/7, then she’s definitely psychotic.*)  Before the afternoon is through, Corrie jumps on the opportunity to go rolling down the sand dunes with Jake to get some private time.  It pays off because she ends up catching his attention.

Jake kickin' it on Tenley's lap

The 2-on-1 date occurs in Big Sur, which is one of the most gorgeous spots in California on the coast. (*GORGEOUS, I tell ya’!*) Ella and Kathryn have dinner with Jake in his cabin while the other ladies are roughing it. Ella takes considerably more of the attention during dinner and makes her plea to continue to explore their relationship. When he’s alone with Kathryn, she calls him out on not giving her the attention she deserves. I have the feeling that he is going to choose Kathryn because he told her that he is afraid to get lost in her eyes. He sends Ella home. (*I’m so sad*) He returns in to the cabin to donn Kathryn, the clear winner of the evening, with the presentation of the rose. As he starts to talk to her, the viewers discover that Kathryn won’t continue on this journey and he sends her home as well. She outright tells him that she believes he is making a mistake. To a degree, I agree. However, truth be told that they never really seemed to connect through all of the prior dates.

Next week, I imagine that we will see more Vienna-hating.  I am nearly 100% certain that she will be eliminated within the next 2 shows.  They are heading to San Francisco and ready to explore the town a bit.  

Ali: DEFINITELY NOT the sweetheart we all thought she was...

I’ve gone from an Ali-supporter to an Ali-hater.  I just cannot stand the way that she attacks Vienna.  I think it’s immature and insensitive.  Jake deserves better.  Outcome:  She’s staying. 

Ashleigh: Most likely horrified at the camera angle during her 1-on-1 scene.

As hot as she is physically, she just doesn’t connect with Jake on an emotional level.  OUTCOME: Sent packing.

Corrie: I’ll go for a roll in the sand with you!

I predicted that she would need more camera time to be a contender.  I’m curious to see who wins out between her and Vienna. OUTCOME:  She’s staying. 

Ella: My favorite is now gone... so sad... so sad... Make her the next Bachelorette

This is just a shame and a pity!  I really liked Ella.  OUTCOME:  Sent packing. (BOO!)

Gia: After playing barefoot in the orchard, she admits that she wants 2 kids, to adopt a Chinese baby girl, and get a pot-belly pig.

You would think that she’s the “don’t hate me because I’m beautiful” type, but she’s really not.  She genuinely seems interested in Jake.  But, I don’t think she’s the one for him.   OUTCOME:  She’s staying.

Jessie: It was no shock to me that she was sent home.

I question why she spent her alone time with Jake discussing Vienna.  Either way, I don’t think she had a really strong chance.  She just doesn’t seem like his type.  OUTCOME:  Sent packing.

Kathyrn: Our flight attendant flies away...

She’s such a lady and so gracious.  I can understand that Jake just didn’t see her as his future wife, but he might have wanted to give her more of a chance.  OUTCOME:  Sent packing. 

Tenley: Still talking about her past, but at least she's not discussing her wasted virginity.

I have a feeling that Tenley will be in the final two.  She just has that personality that I think Jake is attracted to…. sweet & innocent type.  Her cheeriness is a tad concerning, but I’m not the one who’d have to live with her.  OUTCOME:  She’s staying.

Vienna: Trying to keep her chin up despite the women around her treating her so poorly.

Some people in the press have donned her a “butter face.”  Now, that’s all I can think of when I see her!  I shouldn’t read about this show so much!  I like her if only for the fact that she’s taking all the criticism and still trying to connect with “her boyfriend” Jake.  OUTCOME: She’s staying.

 

Stay tuned for next week’s review! 

 

For prior week’s recaps:

 

Season Premiere – January 4th, 2010

January 11th, 2010

January 18th, 2010

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