Yep, it continues to be as schlocky as I thought it would be. I am sure the producers thought they were putting a creative spin on the Batchelor franchise but in the end, it’s all the same. Everyone vying for the maiden’s hand, and everyone thinking they have put their best foot forward and surely, they deserve the first date. Oh, and they could all see themselves falling in love with her 🤢.
Now the 🤢 is not a reflection on the fair maiden, but a reflection on the idea that they all would fall for the same person. It’s not realistic.
So, to jump ahead for a moment – I didn’t realize that each week would end with what they call a “Farewell Ball”. That’s the elimination process – a predetermined number of suitors, written on the “dance card” will dance for their life in this competition (which is what it is, a game and it’s kind of gross to me). Those who fail to impress are sent packing.
But let’s talk about this week’s activity for a moment. The suitors are required to take Ms. Remy and her court across the lake (well large pond 😁). There are 13 suitors, six boats and 5 court members including Ms. Remy. And if you did your math correctly you will realize that one boat had no court members aboard, just three suitors. Their solution to get attention – serenade Ms. Remy and her boatmates with a rendition of row your boat 🙄. To which her boat rows away while they are singing. In a last-ditch effort to attract her attention – the three men jump into the pond lake and drag her boat to shore because the water is about 3-foot deep 😆. They say they did it for her honor. What?!? If I were the rowers in Ms. Remy’s boat, I would sit back and enjoy the ride. The last thing I will say is they all did a good job with rowing, no one capsized, and they made it to the picnic.
Next, they try to get face time with the court. I’m not going to say much, because the constant interruption from all the suitors annoys me. I get that it’s what they have to do it – but if it were me, I would ask for a watch and give them five minutes to make an impression. No interrupting someone’s time. One guy really stood out this week and shared about the loss of his mother and brother within a month of each other. Oh, and the losses occurred just a few months prior to this show. He was so sweet 💜. Next there was the guy who has never had a serious relationship. This is not the place to find your first one when she is looking to marry the guy she chooses in the end 😬. Then there was Mr. Saffa – I can’t tell if he’s as dumb as they represent him to be or if he’s really not that smart. And he also gets an “I’m shallow” edit again, which also leaves me wondering what’s real about him 🤷🏼♀️.
The last activity before the ball is a private date, chosen by the father. They tour the castle, sit in her room, drink champagne, talk and kiss. Nothing more to say here except many of the rejected suitors are doing that chest puffing thing back at their quarters 😆😆😆.
Back to the farewell ball – 5 are chosen to dance, the rest are safe. She sends two home and honestly, they made sense (especially since Mr. Saffa wasn’t one of the five – he needs to go). It’s quite obvious there is no chemistry with these two gentlemen, but they leave with class, so props to them. 11 are left standing.
That’s what I got for this week. Aside from the guy who lost his family, I pretty much rolled my eyes at a lot of it. However, I’ve also decided that Ms. Remy does not deserve the host, because I do! Besides being hot and having that sexy accent, he is cheeky as hell and I am here for it!
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