This week’s episode of The Bachelor delivered drama, romance, and unexpected twists as Carolina finally confronted Grant, new faces from The Golden Bachelor made a surprise entrance, and one contestant bid farewell to the competition.
Dreams, Drama, and a New Week Begins
Before diving into the Grant-Carolina showdown, the episode opened with the women reflecting on their dreams from the night before. Their dreams hilariously reflected their personalities—Chloie slept peacefully, Natalie dreamt of adorable baby penguins, and Parisa had a nightmare of someone ripping her teeth out.
Jesse Palmer soon arrived, acknowledging the emotional night before and reassuring everyone that openness and vulnerability are key. He then announced the week’s plan: two one-on-one dates and one group date. The women chosen for the one-on-one dates were Beverly and Carolina, while the rest prepared for the upcoming group challenge.
Group Date: Money Matters in Love
For the group date, Grant took 12 contestants to a bank, where they participated in The Bachelor School of Finance. Grant, a finance enthusiast, wanted to test the women’s financial knowledge and strategic thinking. Joining him were Kind founder Daniel Lubetzky and comedian Hannah Berner.
The women changed into power suits before competing for “Grant Bucks,” which would earn them extra time with Grant. The challenge involved answering fun and revealing financial questions. Bailey mastered the art of humor, securing the most “Grant Bucks,” while Alexe stunned everyone with her candid response to a risqué question.
In the final challenge, the contestants entered a money tornado booth, grabbing as many “Grant Bucks” as possible. Bailey emerged victorious and was rewarded with extra one-on-one time with Grant.
Group Date After Party: Romance and Rivalries
Later, at the after-party, a special menu outlined different romantic activities that Bailey could choose from, including sharing a toast, dancing, or wearing one of Grant’s shirts. She chose the shirt and dessert option. However, Grant hoped for a deeper conversation, and Bailey kept things lighthearted.
Parisa’s approach was different—she engaged Grant in a playful “Chubby Bunny” game, which made him laugh and helped her stand out. Meanwhile, Zoe struggled with feeling unnoticed, leading to emotional moments. Her tension with Sarafiena escalated when a comment about her dress fueled a confrontation. Zoe attempted to use her private time with Grant to address house drama, but he seemed unimpressed with the negativity.
Grant ultimately gave the group date rose to Parisa, who had successfully balanced fun, connection, and deeper conversation.
Carolina’s One-on-One Date: Private Jet to Vegas
The next morning, emotions ran high as many women cried over the stress of the competition. However, Carolina had no time for tears—her big one-on-one date awaited.
She was stunned when she arrived to find Grant waiting beside a private jet. Their destination? Las Vegas! During their flight, they enjoyed drinks, and Carolina jokingly suggested they get married upon arrival, shocking Grant.
What’s Next?
With rising tensions, new connections forming, and the ever-present drama, the journey for love is getting more intense. Will Carolina’s bold approach work in her favor? And how will Grant handle the brewing conflicts in the house?
Stay tuned for more updates from The Bachelor!
