THE BACHELOR S. 27 E. 10 | THIS IS WHERE WE ARE

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

Tonight is the night! We will have all of our answers given to us to see what Zach Shallcross ends up doing on tonight’s final episode of the season for ABC’s The Bachelor. Jesse Palmer kicks it off by telling us that we will see portions of The Bachelorette, Charity Lawson’s journey! The fact that she is on this right now is pretty amazing to hear.

He also sits down with Ariel where we get to find out her thoughts on last wee'k’s drama as she didn’t know that he had in fact slept with Gabi and that Kaity was even aware about this. She said that she felt blindsided by not knowing and hearing about this when everyone else in the country heard!

When we’re back from commercial, Zach joins Ariel to talk about their experience. She lets him know that she was happy to see him, but wondered why she was not given the respect to know about the fact that he slept with one of the women. He says looking back that he can understand why she felt that way and that he owed her more that how he treated her. She tells him that by saying that sex was off the table, he made it more of a focus. They resolve what happened and we head back to Krabi, Thailand.

Kaity and Gaby will be able to meet Zach’s family. He lets his family know that this is a big next few days. He also tells them about Gabi and notes that she has no reservations on whether she will be there at the end. Gabi feels like he does feel regret over sleeping with her. So she feels that she needs to talk with him before meeting his family and if she doesn’t hear what she needs to know, she will not be meeting his family. Gabi asks him if his negative feelings that he shared last week has spilled over into how he sees her. She feels guilty and says that she feels like an accessory to a crime and that she has a Scarlet Letter. He tells her that that’s not at all what happened and reassures her. Zach’s family seemsto embrace Gabi and she gets along with them as well.

Now we see that Kaity is in her head about Zach, meeting his parents and having the knowledge that he slept with Gabi. She is being cautious with her heart. Once again, the family embraces Kaity and she vibes with them as well. It’s definitely going to be a tough decision between the two and Zach now knows that both women love him.

With only 1 day left, now he really needs to focus on who will be his fiance. Kaity goes on a hike with Zach. They continue into the evening and continue to talk about where they are at. She loves the date but wonders what he has told Gabi and the things that he will tell her.

Wben he has his date with Gabi, it goes well until she asks himabout how he is feeling. He lets her know that he has a big decision and he’s calm as he knows he’s going in the right direction. This upsets her as she feels that she knows she will not be the one chosen. When they meet again later on that night, Gabi looks for clarity and doesn’t really receive it. He knows that it’s a tough spot and that he’s being pulled in two different directions.

Sean and Catherine are back on the live show talking about what it’s like to be in this unique situation. It’s always great when they share previous contestants who have been in this process.

Gabi arrives and tells the driver that the spot he chose was bad as it’s muddy and not to do that when he brings in Kaity. When she sees Jesse she lets him know that her gut is telling her exactly what will happen. She feels that he will not ask her to marry him. He tells her all the things that he loves about her and says - but. She tells him to stop and that she knew. She wishes that he would have said sooner and he said that he didn’t know. She tells him that Kaity is a great girl, but there is no apology that is needed. She lets him know it’s heartbreaking and she’sready to move on.

In the car, she says that she should have trusted her gut as it said what would happen to her. In the studio, Gabi tells the audience that watching it back is worse then when she went through it. She’s hurt because she had hope going into that day because he told her that he was falling in love with her - why would he makeher go through that? She also feels violated that Zach shared that they slept together.

Zach joins Gabi on the couch and she lets him know that she is still hurting and even moreso in watching their story end. She explained that they were going to keep their intimacy between themselves and he ended up sharing it and she didn’t even realize how it all went down until she saw the show. She said that ultimately, something so beautiful has been a moment of shame for her. She also wishes that he had sent her home as opposed to seeing it now from a different perspective. She thought it was love and now she’s a narrative. He admits that how he handles things was wrong.

We’re back in Thailand and in Zach’s confessional we hear him say that he had to break up with Gabi to make room for Kaity. Kaity arrives and sees hom waiting for her. She tells him if it’s not him, she doesn’t want anyone. He tells her that he loves her and that she is his world. He asks her to marry him, she accepts and is given the final rose.

We see Charity about to meet the men and Jesse letsher know that the first man she is going to meet is someone that she already knew - it was her brother! He lets her know that he will be Undercover Brother to see what the men are up to that she’s meeting. We’ll be able to see all the drama on Jun 26th when her season starts!

It’s definitely been a zany season! We can’t wait to start with Charity’s season to see what takesplace withher!

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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THE BACHELOR S. 27 E. 10 | FANTASY SUITES?

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

Tonight is a big episode! We’re in Thailand and we watch Zach Shallcross navigate the beautiful landscape as he talks about how he feels about the remaining women in tonight’s ABC’s The Bachelor. It’s Fantasy Suites week and we all know what tends to be involved during this portion of the show.

We can’t wait to see which relationship with Kaity, Ariel and Gabi will advance. Jesse Palmer and Zach talk about what is taking place over the next few days. He lets Jesse know that there will be no sex in the Fantasy Suites! We’ll have to see how he navigates that.

His first date is with Ariel who is excited to take things to the next level! They take a tour through the town as they head to where their date will be as what they’re doing only happens at night.

Gabi will be up next as she’s waiting for her date to begin. She sees Ariel and Zach on their way to the next portion of their date.

At dinner, Ariel talks about where she has a moment when she retreats when she really likes someone. She lets him know that she is falling in love with him and had even told her mom this by accident. Zach says he feels that and he takes it seriously. He lets her know that he can see himself with her and that he will only say that he loves someone one when it’s just the one person. He gives her the Fantasy Suite card and tells her that he came to the decision that he will not have sex this week. He knows that he could enjoy that with her, but he wants to save it for the person that he is engaged to. She lets him know that respects his choice, but she is not one to make a plan as whenever you do, it changes. They head to the suite where they have their personal tool and there are heavy vibes between the two of them.

Gabi and Zach have their date on a private island. It seemed like it was a great date, but Gabi got upset as she got in her own head. Zach talked with her through it and they had a great rest of the day. They talk at dinner and connect more and she receives the Fantasy Suite card. Zach shares his rule that he’s doing for the week. She takes it well and is happy that he will not be “test driving” anything. They have a great night and wake up cuddling. Gabi feels secure in where they are and she knows that she is falling in love with him.

Zach catches up with Jesse and tells him that being with Gabi was great. He had sex with Gabi! He lets him know that he feels that all the women need to know about this so that there are no secrets. He feels that even though he didn’t do what he said he would, he knows that what he did with Gabi was special.

Kaity preps for her date and she is so excited. Zach goes over to Gabi’s house and although she is happy to see him, she wonders why she wasn’t on his date yet. He lets her know that he wants to be honest with the women as he doesn’t want secrets. He also told her that he’s falling in love with her.

Zach goes on the date with Kaity and they have a fun time, but he knows he wants to tell her. He lets her know about his no sex except for Gabi and Kaity is absorbing hearing everything. You definitely feel for her as they’re in the middle of a jungle on a log and she can’t even get up to have a moment to herself. They leave the area and we see Kaity talking with production as she asks how she is supposed to continue the date knowing everything that she knows now. Kaity ends up going on the next portion of the date. We’re also thinking about her Hometown where she had him putting up things in her apartment. Walking back into her home, she’ll be thinking about Zach’s presence when he was there. Somehow, Kaity has gotten on board and she feels like she got clarity.

The women assemble for the final rose ceremony. Each woman is coming to the table in their own headspace - Gabi feels that he trust is broken, Kaity wonders if their relationship is strong enough and Ariel is also figuring out what their relationship is. He talks with Jesse to get prepared for his next round of decisions. The first rose goes to Kaity and the last one goes to Gabi.

Zach sits with Ariel and lets her know it was a hard decision. Ariel is such a class act and leaves Zach. Kaity lets her know that she is aware that he slept with Gabi. Gabi feelsthat she has a letterA on her chest and still feels that she lost her trust in him.

ZACH GAVE ROSES TO | Gabi, Kaity

ZACH SENT HOME | Ariel

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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THE BACHELOR S. 27 E. 9 | WOMEN TELL ALL

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

Tonight The Women Tell All is on! It’s always fun to hear from those who competed and to rehash things that may not have been fully flushed out. Tonight’s episode kicked off with Zach Shallcross who popped into Watch Parties that people had for ABC’s The Bachelor. Seeing Jesse Palmer and Zach popping in and out of the parties was a light-hearted portion of the show. But of course, it’s always about seeing what everyone has to say about the season and getting in the hot seat. It’s also nice to see those that we may have forgotten during the season. The episode kicks off with a number of the issues that took place.

Jess hops in the hot seat and she was someone that we could see as a fit for Zach, but she always read a little young in terms of being a fit for this competition show. Jess really articulated what she wanted and why she said what she said. But we can support that she is happy that she stood up for herself.

Greer hops in the hot seat talking about her relationship with Zach. Then they talk about her social media posts and deletion in relation to her friend who was in blackface. Interestingly enough, they also brought on Dr. Kira Banks who talked about how important it is to understand when you are engaging in behaviors that are racist. Jesse even stated that the show as a whole has not done a great job of addressing these instances and wanted to make sure that they did. There should always be a Diversity, Education & Inclusivity (DEI) on staff.

Charity hops into the hot seat. She was just sent home on yesterday’s episode. Jesse asks who thought that her and Zach would make it and a number of people on the set and audience raised their hands.

Scenes that didn’t make the episode are aired for a bit of levity and then Zach comes out. Jesse mentions how he makes decisions quickly and he lets him know that he thinks about how he feel when he goes to bed at night and wants to make the best possible decisions. He begins chatting with Katherine which we heard from earlier. She wants to get clarity on what happened. Charity then asks him about what his process is. Jesse also loops in Jess to give her the chance to ask her questions as well.

We have a few bloopers and we get insight into what he next few episodes will be. Once everyone raps, Jesse goes to a room to play a game with Charity and through a game of This or That, he lets her know that she will be The Bachelorette! It will be great to have her center stage!

We can’t wait to see what takes place over the next episodes to see the twists and turns that will conclude Zach’s season!

LAST NIGHT, ZACH GAVE ROSES TO | Ariel, Gabi and Kaity

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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THE BACHELOR S.27 E.8 | WELCOME TO HOMETOWNS

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

It’s been an interesting season watching Zach Shallcross navigate ABC’s The Bachelor. With it being Hometowns today and the Women’s Tell All tomorrow, we know that there will be some drama without a doubt! Hometowns will have Gabi, Charity, Ariel and Kaity. He walks us through the women with yet another show season opener.

We start off in Vermont with Gabi for a full maple experience. They tap a maple tree for liquid gold. They also sample an array of maple syrups and Zach picks the pancake grocery store brand which shocks Gabi! They continue immersing themselves in Vermont and she jokes that she got a cabin for them so that Fantasy Suites can come early as they come after Hometowns.

The night portion of their date takes place and Zach meets Gabi’s sister, brothers, mother and father. He gets along with them well and they seem to like him, but everyone has that underlining feeling of “only time will tell.” Gabi is upset that she knows it will be a week before she sees him and that there will be 3 other women that he will also have experiences with and notes that selfishly she wants more time with him. She asks him to not forget about her, which he says how could he? Shockingly, her vulnerability with him doesn’t cause him to have misgivings and to reassess being with her. We have seen that when women get emotional and ask for any form of validation so that they feel secure about their position with him, he tends to tell them that he doesn’t see a future.

Zach is in our town, NY to meet up with Ariel who he always saw was very mysterious and now he realizes that he really likes her. He meets up with her in Washington Park to tour some of her favorite places. They head to the West Village and grab a slice of pizza at Ben’s. She also takes him to Sarge’s Deli which is one of our favorite spots when it’s comes to a classic NY deli. She takes him to a Speakeasy (they initially walk into a coffee shop with a door to a very cool spot). She lets him know that it’s not her parents that will be an issue, but her older brother is protective!

They meet her family at a Brooklyn winery which has such a great vibe. Bobby wastes no time and lets us know that he is the first line of defense when it comes to his sister. He gets to the heart of the matter and Zach really didn’t have great answers and transitioning from her brother to her father, we think he understands that her family is not just going to let him in without proving himself. For someone who is so close to her family, I don’t see how Zach and Ariel will work.

He continues onto Columbus,GA with Charity. He’s meeting her family first at aFamily Tailgate that includes her family and friends. It’s a lot to walk into without even having a pre-date with Charity. Charity’s brother chats with Zach to find out more information about what sets her apart from the other women that are also competing for his heart. Although Zach’s answers are better than they were with Bobby, he is wondering what will happen if she is not chosen and how she will feel about that? Herfamily and friends seemed to like him and they went off to their date to go line dancing with one another. She let him know that she is falling in love with him.

The final Hometown takes place in Austin which Kaity moved there a few weeks ago and Zach lives there as well. She asks him if he wants to help her settle in and they go and run errands! After picking up items, she asks if he would like to go to her house. She puts him to work by having him build a bookshelf. She lets him know that he will meet her family later on that night.

They meet up with her family and they are also receptive to Zach. They let her know that she needs to be vulnerable to let him know what she is thinking. She lets him know that she is falling in love with him.

Back in LA, Zach is pondering what he should do now after Hometowns. Sean Lowe swings by to hear about how everything went down. He knows he needs to make decisions as the rose ceremony is later on tonight.

At the Rose Ceremony, Jesse Palmer welcomes each of the women and find out where each of the women are at. All of the women have arrived and feel confident; however, only 3 roses will be given out. Jesse catches up with Zach as they haven’t seen each other for about a week or so. Zach says this will be the hardest decision that he will have to make and Jesse acknowledges that this won’t be easy.

ZACH GIVES ROSES TO | Ariel, Gabi and Kaity

ZACH DOESN’T GIVE A ROSE TO | Charity

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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THIS SEASON’S HOMETOWNS

ARIEL

GABI

KAITY

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THE BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

ALY

ANASTASIA

ARIEL

BAILEY

BECCA

BRIANNA

BROOKLYN

CARA

CAT

CHARITY

CHRISTINA

DAVIA

HOLLAND

GABI

GENEVIE

GREER

JESSICA

KAITY

KATHERINE

KIMBERLY

KYLEE

LEKHA

MADISON

MERCEDES

OLIVIA L

OLIVIA M

SONIA

VANNESSA

VICTORIA E

VICTORIA J

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THE BACHELOR S.27 E.7 | WELCOME TO HUNGARY

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

We’re back with Zach Shallcross this week in Hungary, Budapest. Jesse Palmer lets him know that Grier is on her way as she has finished her time in quarantine. With Hometowns being around the corner, we know that things will be getting very real quickly on ABC’s The Bachelor.

The Date Card arrives with Kaity getting the 1-on-1. They are going to explore the city and see the views of the city. They see the sites and have fun experiences that are indicative of Hungary.

The next date card arrives and Ariel, Charity, Gabi and Kat will be on the group date. That means that Brooklyn will get the 1-on-1 date which is the last one before Hometowns is decided. Kat is very upset, but it feels like she took so many moments last week that were annoying, that we’re not surprised that she is not on a 1-on-1 date.

As Kaity and Zach have dinner, they dig a bit deeper and we hear about her backstory and how she didn’t have a great consistent male figure in her life. She explains who he would meet if he was meeting her family. Her heartfelt story garners her a date night rose. They end the evening at a bath house that they have all to themselves.

Well, Greer is preparing to come back so that she can tell Zach all of the things that she has wanted to say over the past 6 days. Before that, the group date is beginning. They’re in a theater that’s giving haunted vibes. Apparently, Budapest is the birthplace of magic and they play some games. The magician is also a mentalist so he reads the women and pulls various words from them to share things about them. Unfortunately, the women feel a little iffy after this date which exposed some cracks.

The women debrief after the group date as they all talk about how it broke them down. They all hope to have a better conversation during this portion of the cocktail party. Somehow the women need to pull through and continue to connect with Zach to get over the odd emotions from the first part of the date.

Once again, even when there were large group dates, Zach makes a great effort at giving 1-on-1 time with everyone. So the fact after such a vulnerable group date that he is making sure to give that time is something that we can appreciate that he does.

The group date rose goes to Gabi! He’s definitely meeting her parents. So far 2 people that we have known for awhile would go to Hometowns are locked in! Greer meets him and looks to reconnect after so much time and finds that Zach feels that there is no way that he can give her a rose heading into Hometowns.

We finally see the 1-on-1 date with Zach and Brooklyn. She is another person (along with Charity) that we have rooted for in terms of going to Hometowns. We love that she always stands for what’s right, isn’t afraid to put people in their place when they have overstepped and is the hype girl that you want to have all while being able to rock it at your next rodeo!

They enjoy a tethered hot air balloon, they go to an outdoor public bath house and we hope that things will continue to go well as we’d love to see her at Hometowns and can only imagine what her family would be like.

After a number of activities throughout the day, they sit down for dinner where she talks more about her family and who he will meet - her mother and her grandfather. Zach steps away to collect his thoughts and we know what happens when he does this - he sends her home. WE hope to see her for The Bachelorette.

The remaining ladies head to the rose ceremony as Gabi and Kaity are locked. This is an epic night as we all know how important it is to make it to Hometowns. He gives roses to Ariel and Charity!

Next week we will have Ariel, Charity, Gabi and Kaity which is a great group for Hometowns.

ZACH GIVES ROSES TO | Ariel, Charity, Gabi and Kaity

ZACH DOESN’T GIVE A ROSE TO | Brooklyn, Greer and Kat

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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THIS SEASON’S HOMETOWNS

ARIEL

CHARITY

GABI

KAITY

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THE BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

ALY

ANASTASIA

ARIEL

BAILEY

BECCA

BRIANNA

BROOKLYN

CARA

CAT

CHARITY

CHRISTINA

DAVIA

HOLLAND

GABI

GENEVIE

GREER

JESSICA

KAITY

KATHERINE

KIMBERLY

KYLEE

LEKHA

MADISON

MERCEDES

OLIVIA L

OLIVIA M

SONIA

VANESSA

VICTORIA E

VICTORIA J

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THE BACHELOR S.27 E.6 | CONTINUING TO ESTONIA

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

We’re back with Zach Shallcross for tonight’s latest episode of ABC’s The Bachelor. Thankfully he’s back after being out of quarantine in Tallinn, Estonia. We learn that Greer is now in quarantine. The women cheers that they hope he has a negative COVID test. He wishes Greer well as he just came off of that experience. He talks with Jesse Palmer to let him know about what he thinks of each of the women. The date card arrives - we know that Charity didn’t get her date in London, but we find out that she does get it!

He meets all of the women to get Charity, but it was nice that he had a mini-moment with all of them. This marks his first day out of quarantine. They go on a horse-drawn carriage ride through the town and watch various games that are taking place in the town. Kat talks with Ariel and continues to stick to the fact that it was ok to pull Zach before the delayed 1-on-1 date with Charity. The second portion of the date takes place as they get to know one another better. She talks about a vulnerable time when she realized that she was in a situation that wasn’t for her and how she found her way back to who she is as a person. Zach lets her know that there is something between the two of them and he gives her the date night rose. They leave their date with a night carriage ride through the city.

The next date card arrives, Brooklyn, Kaity, Kat, Gabi, Aly, and Jess will go out as a group. Ariel will receive the 1-on-1. Jess has a moment as she realizes that she is the last one to not have a 1-on-1 (although Greer doesn’t either, but she is currently in quarantine). Kat continues to irk the women especially when she said she wants to have a clear headspace going into the group date - but kissing him before Charity’s date wasn’t an issue.

The group date involves a healing witch and Jess’ candle went out which made all the women cringe for her. This is the smallest 1-on-1 date that they have been on and Gabi says she hopes that they can all get time in. Zach arrives to chat with the women in the small group and lets them know that he is making sure that he wants to make the most of the moments that they will have. He asks for Kaity first (as she gave him the basket when he was in quarantine) and they connect and he chats with Gabi as well as she was the only one to have a 1-on-1 date before he got COVID.

Jess decides that she’s going to chat with him to tell him how she feels. Because she doesn’t have a 1-on-1 she lets him know that she is not going beg for him and she decides that she will leave. He lets the ladies know that after him and Jesse talked, that he sent her home as they had a disconnect. They are also surprised that that happened and they realized that they have to get their relationships in order. A group date rose wasn’t given either.

WIth a fresh day ahead, he has his date with Ariel which we’re all starting to get to know a lot more about her! Their date is at a nudist sauna. While they’re chatting in the sauna, a couple comes in who are completely nude and they offer insight into what they need for a good relationship. They have a great time on the date and then they have their own time - and then that couple comes back! Now that they’re truly alone, they think back to their date over champagne and a charcuterie board. He gives her the rose.

At the cocktail party, he chats with the women to let them know that their support and kind words pulled him through after sending Jess home. Aly pulls him aside to make sure that they’re still good. Only 2 women have roses at this point as the group date didn’t get one. Kat says that she knows she needs to talk with Zach because her time was taken away on the group date. Charity pulls Kat away to talk about what she felt. They have barely chatted and Brooklyn pops in to talk with Kat while she is talking to Charity. Zach asks Kat if something felt weird or a little off. He asks her about it and she says that she is trying to go about it the best way that she can. They have more conversations and head into the rose ceremony. It will be interesting to see if Greer will come back next week or if she will no longer be on the show?

ZACH GIVES ROSES TO | Ariel, Brooklyn, Charity, Gabi, Kaity and Kat

ZACH DOESN’T GIVE A ROSE TO | Aly, Jess,

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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OUR HOMETOWN PREDICTIONS

BROOKLYN

CHARITY

GABI

KAITY

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THE BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

ALY

ANASTASIA

ARIEL

BAILEY

BECCA

BRIANNA

BROOKLYN

CARA

CAT

CHARITY

CHRISTINA

DAVIA

HOLLAND

GABI

GENEVIE

GREER

JESSICA

KAITY

KATHERINE

KIMBERLY

KYLEE

LEKHA

MADISON

MERCEDES

OLIVIA L

OLIVIA M

SONIA

VANESSA

VICTORIA E

VICTORIA J

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THE BACHELOR S.27 E.5 | MAKING OUR WAY TO LONDON

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

We’re back with Zach Shallcross for tonight’s latest episode of ABC’s The Bachelor. The ladies and Zach have made their way to London and they’re all taking in the sights! The date card arrives and Gabi gets a 1-on-1 with him. Greer is shocked as she has a tea cup tattooed on her arm and wants to go to high tea. A butler takes her to meet with Zach and definitely provides all the British vibes that you could imagine. Their date involves a ride through London as they sip on champagne and get to know one another. They’re going on the ultimate royal experience by going to Floris which makes fragrances for the royals, Winston Churchill and more. They get a tour of this 300-year tradition and they will also get their own perfumes made as well. They continue to get the royal treatment with a stylist as well as a butler who has worked with the royal family. Even the Corgis from the royal bloodline make an appearance. She tries on a number of gowns that give her that queenly feeling. As the women sit and chat, Gabi comes in and she brings her bags from her royal treatment day, but she is also hopping back out to the date/. She shows all of her gifts to the women as they all ooh and aah.

The next date card arrives announcing the next portion of Gabi’s date - along with the dress that Zach picked out for her. Greer walks out and Charity goes to chat with her.

Gabi’s date continues as they go to dinner with one another and take time to get to know one another more. She becomes vulnerable with him and lets her guard down. The women are back in the hotel and Greer is still mad about not having the date that fit her personality best.

The next date card arrives for Brooklyn, Kat, Aly, Kaity, Ariel, Kylee, Jess, Mercedes and Greer. That means that Charity gets the 1-on-1 date. Mercedes leaves crying and upset that she is not on the intimate date. Back on the date, Gabi accepts the rose and feels that the experience has been so special. They are seranaded by UB40 as they dance the night away.

The girls prepare for their group date and a card arrives. He lets them know that he is feeling under the weather, but still wants them to have a good time and wants them to spend time without him. They board the double-decker bus to have a tour.

Back at the hotel. Zach says he’s jetlagged and exhausted and doesn’t want to get them sick. He hopes that he can rally and meet up with them for the cocktail party. Greer decides that since you can’t control what happens when someone is sick, you can still try and have a good time. The ladies end up having a good time considering that they didn’t want to waste the day.

The ladies dress up to catch up with him in hopes of seeing him. They are given a message from Zach that he will not be there.

The women let Charity and Gabi know about what happened and whether the other 1-on-1 date happens is a question. Jesse Palmer arrives and tells Charity that the date will not take place as he tested positive for COVID. Kaity leaves him a basket and chats with him through the door. We can all sit there and think about the obvious questions like why isn’t anyone asking about Gabi being quarantined since she was with Zach for an entire day and night or the fact that Kaity decides to talk to him through a door?

Zach decides to do a virtual cocktail party and he will also do a virtual rose ceremony. Charity is in first and gets a gift and is reassured that he wants to spend time with her and that they will have another opportunity. She definitely feels acknowledged. Zach interacts with each one so that they have time. Greer ends up having an awkward moment by comparing him having COVID while trying to find his person to when she had it when she was closing a quarter at her job as a marketer. He let her know that that wasn’t the same and she realizes that she made a mistake. She hopes that that won’t send her home.

Zach feels that the week was robbed and he wishes that he could have had the dates in person and kept things the way that he had intended for them to be. Zach and Jesse talk and they prepare for the virtual rose ceremony which feels a bit odd.

The women assemble in front of the screen and they see the roses to the side. Zach appears and lets them know his thoughts. Each woman will pick up the rose when he gives it and he fave virtual air hugs to them.

ZACH GIVES ROSES TO | Aly, Ariel, Brooklyn, Charity, Gabi, Greer, Jess, Kaity and Kat

ZACH DOESN’T GIVE A ROSE TO | Kylee and Mercedes

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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OUR HOMETOWN PREDICTIONS

ALY

CHARITY

GABI

KAITY

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THE BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

ALY

ANASTASIA

ARIEL

BAILEY

BECCA

BRIANNA

BROOKLYN

CARA

CAT

CHARITY

CHRISTINA

DAVIA

HOLLAND

GABI

GENEVIE

GREER

JESSICA

KAITY

KATHERINE

KIMBERLY

KYLEE

LEKHA

MADISON

MERCEDES

OLIVIA L

OLIVIA M

SONIA

VANESSA

VICTORIA E

VICTORIA J

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THE BACHELOR S.27 E. 4 | WE'RE OFF TO THE BAHAMAS

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

We’re back with Zach Shallcross for tonight’s latest episode of ABC’s The Bachelor. Jesse Palmer tells the women that there won’t be a date and that they will make their way to the Bahamas where their journeys will continue. The date card arrives and Katherine is given a 1-on-1 date.

Katherine and Zach head out for their date on a boat to get to know more about one another. They practice safe sun, awkwardly date and continue to dig deeper to know more about one another.

Back at the Baha Mar, the rest of the women are talking about where they are in relation to others and trying to see how to navigate the week as there is still another 1-on-1 as well as a group date.

The next date card arrives and Aly, Kaity, Ariel, Davia, Genevie, Anastasia, Kylee, Mercedes, Charity, Gabi, Jess and Greer will be on a date that involves heat. Brooklyn will be on the 1-on-1 date.

At Zach and Kat’s date night, she lets him know that the family dynamics that she comes from is not the same as his. She lets him know that the relationship between her and her mom wasn’t great for a period of time and she didn’t live at home. After their heart-to-heart, Zach gives her the date night rose and she accepts.

The women back at the suite see the fireworks that are set off and they know that she had a great date and will be coming back.

The group date gets underway and Zach lets them know that they will be eating and drinking and relaxing a bit. In the group settings, Zach tends to interact with each person and the women agreed that they would all give each other time. When Anastasia says that she wants to talk with Zach the women feel like she overstepped. When Kylee approached her comment of wanting to steal Zach and not wanting to “fight her over it,” is blown out of proportion as Anastasia tells all the women that Kylee wants to fight her. Most of the women understand what was said and Zach even heard Kylee say it in real time - how this will resolve itself will definitely come up at the cocktail party for the group date.

Although he spends time with each one, he finds out that Anastasia may be there for the wrong reason as she has been overheard saying that she is there to increase her Instagram followers. Zach gets the information, talks with those that heard and then brings it up to her. He lets her know that he will need to think about it and will get back to her. When she comes back to the women, Kylee says she wants to talk about the elephant in the room and she wanted to make sure she was honest that although she didn’t hear it, she was told about it. Anastasia says that those words were taken out of context (meanwhile, she has no problem taking words out of context in terms of Kylee).

He gives the group date rose to Ariel and Anastasia continues to cry and be shocked.

Brooklyn finally goes on her 1-on-1 date. We’ve grown to like Brooklyn as she always lets people know what she’s thinking and on her watch, she won’t allow someone to walk over others. Zach is excited and notes that he realizes that she still comes off as slightly anxious.

Back at the resort, we hear the women talking and of course they’re talking about the drama about IG followers and Anastasia.

Brooklyn and Zach ride ATVs as well as hang out on a secluded beach. He lets us know that he is intrigued by her, but she will need to open up and he wants to peel back more layers so that he can see if there is something that is really there. Hopefully, she does as we love what Brooklyn has brought to this season so far as she’s authentic, genuine and down to Earth.

With the disclaimer that kicks off this segment of the episode, we know that Brooklyn is going to share something traumatic. She shares her experiences with domestic violence and Zach feels upset that this happened. Brooklyn is happy that she shared this with him and says that she is ready to have love for someone that deserves it and will give it back. He gives her a rose. As they connect, they are serenaded as they dance the night away.

The rose ceremony is taking place and everyone is getting ready. There are a few women at the group date who didn’t get a chance to talk with him, so people are preparing to take that time. Zach arrives to see all of the women and to kick off the cocktail party so that last conversations can be had. He lets them know that he likes honesty and vulnerability. He shares that he is going to follow his heart in all of the things that he does. He pulls Anastasia aside so that they can talk. He asks her what she’s feeling as he knows it was a tough conversation. We don’t hear him say the words but we see as he escorts her out and we now know that she is not going forward.

Zach comes back and lets the women know what happened. Kylee cries about what happened; however, if you started a series of activities which caused someone to go home, you do need to take ownership and continue as the fact that you shared it, you know that that could be a possibility. Zach is definitely about being drama free and reducing that for the women as well. It’s obvious that he has shown this over the past few weeks.

Kylee wanted to chat with him to talk about big issues, but right when she did, Jesse let them know that it was time for the rose ceremony. Kylee says she wants to go home as she can’t stand up there and not hear her name called. Her friend tells her that you at least have to wait to hear what happens before making a decision as calling someone else out doesn’t mean that she will be punished for it and sent home.

The rose ceremony begins.

ZACH GIVES ROSES TO | Aly, Ariel, Brooklyn, Charity, Gabi, Greer, Jess, Kaity, Kat, Kylee, Mercedes

ZACH DOESN’T GIVE A ROSE TO | Anastasia, Davia, Genevie

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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OUR HOMETOWN PREDICTIONS

ALY

CHARITY

DAVIA

KAITY

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THE BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

ALY

ANASTASIA

ARIEL

BAILEY

BECCA

BRIANNA

BROOKLYN

CARA

CAT

CHARITY

CHRISTINA

DAVIA

HOLLAND

GABI

GENEVIE

GREER

JESSICA

KAITY

KATHERINE

KIMBERLY

KYLEE

LEKHA

MADISON

MERCEDES

OLIVIA L

OLIVIA M

SONIA

VANESSA

VICTORIA E

VICTORIA J

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THE BACHELOR S.27 E.3 | THE BACHELOR BOWL

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

We’re back with Zach Shallcross for tonight’s latest episode of ABC’s The Bachelor. Zach catches up with Sean Loew on the phone to hear about how he should continue forward with his upcoming dates. We even get a peek at Catherine and his kids as well.

Jesse Palmer walks in with the women and lets them know that there will be 3 dates - 2 1-on-1s as well as a group date. Kaity will get the date.

Kaity’s date is at night with him and they make their way to the museum where they can explore it alone while they’re glammed up for the evening. They connect with one another so that they can dig deeper and see where they align. She opens up to him and he realizes that she hasn’t been treated the way that she should be. She gets the date night rose. He asks her if she would like to spend the night with him there. They have a setup in one of the areas of the museum which has a glamping feel to it.

While they are on their date, the group date card arrives which will include: Anastasia, Ariel, Bailey, Brianna, Brooklyn, Catherine Mandrell, Charity, Davia, Gabi, Genevie, Greer, Jess, Katherine, Kylee and Mercedes. That means that Aly will have the 1-on-1 date.

Back at the house, the women realize that since the date started at night, she will be out pretty late. As the ladies get up, they walk by the suitcase and see that it is still there and it’s 7am and she is still not there.

Kaity comes back to the mansion and talks about her date and the women see her in her PJ’s with the rose. She lets them know that he asked her to stay and she didn’t get any sleep! Thankfully she kept the fact that they pushed the single beds together.

The women arrive for their group date on the football field. Zach played for 9 years and the women feel that they need to bring it as they’re all there minus those that are on the 1-on-1 date. LA Chargers Antonio Gates and Shawne Merriman are on hand as the 5th Annual Bachelor Bowl will take place. The wining team will get to go to the after party. They go through the paces and get ready for the event. Hannah Storm (we covered her previously in OCT ISSUE #22 for The Hannah Storm Foundation event which was held at the Athletic Club in - Jesse was also at this event which is when we first met him) and Jesse Palmer will be commentators for this game.

The ladies battle it out as they play the game. and the blue team won and they get the after-party. Christina continues to talk about the fact that she had the 1st 1-on-1 date. It gets to the point that no one wants to hear about it, especially after she says that your relationship is real when you have had one. That makes the women sitting with her feel a certain way when they hear it. Zach tells Charity that he feels very comfortable with her.

Back at the mansion, the women who played football chat with one another as the recoup from the game, bumps and bruises. Aly gets a gift from Zach for her date which is a wedding dress. Once again, there is a shift in the mood.

On the group date, Christina is finally called out by mentioning her 1-on-1 and the fact that she has never been on a group date. The women tell her to stop oversharing. Bailey tries to get some clarity and validation and walks away feeling more uneasy than she was before talking to him. Circling back with him and asking him point blank, he tells her that he doesn’t think that they can get to her. He sends Bailey home.

Christina was rooming with Bailey and her lackluster response to her leaving puts the women off. Zach lets the women know and says that she sought validation and wasn’t going to lead her on. He gives the group date rose to Charity and the women hype her up; however, Christina says that she is mad that she didn’t get it. She feels that she’s confused that it didn’t make sense for her to not get it. The women shut it down. Clearly, this will be an issue.

Charity arrives at her date. He’s in a suit and she is wearing a fun bridal pantsuit with a train. They skydive and although both are nervous, they do it and have a great time! They also spend some time at a winery in a hot tub to allow their bodies to feel like they have come back down to Earth! Zach can’t wait to sit with her at dinner to find out more about her. He finds out how she has her insecurities even though she comes off as put together. This connects them and she receives the rose as well as gets to dance to singer/songwriter, Griffen Palmers’ performance.

With the rose ceremony being tonight, Jesse lets them know that there won’t be a cocktail party that evening, but there will be a pool party and he is on the way. He likes that hey don’t have a stuffy party and people can just have a good time. The ladies find a way to connect with him so that they can get time with him so that they stand a better chance for the rose ceremony.

Brianna talks with Zach and lets her know that she is leaving and that it’s important for her to know that Christina is not authentic and she’s creating havoc in the house. Zach feels shocked and now wants to know as he doesn’t want the environment to be anything but a safe space.

Zach connects with the remaining women and lets them know that Brianna has decided to leave and let him know that Christina was an issue. He asks to speak with Christina. She tells him it would be a bummer to let her go and Zach has a no-drama policy that he strictly adheres to. After speaking to Christina, he talks with Brooklyn and Charity to find out what happened. Jesse swings by and lets them know that the pool party is over and that they will go to the rose ceremony as he doesn’t want to continue with this segment of the day. Christina feels that everything is a misunderstanding and that she isn’t stopping connections from happening. Catherine Mandrell doesn’t receive a rose as he said that no matter the connection, he can’t forget what happened in the house and how he made the others feel.

Next week, they’re moving onto the Bahamas and he can focus more time on the women with him. Of course, we know that there will be more drama that’s happening in the group.

ZACH GIVES ROSES TO | Aly, Anastasia, Ariel, Brooklyn, Charity, Davia, Gabi, Genevie, Greer, Jess, Kaity, Katherine, Kylee and Mercedes.

ZACH DOESN’T GIVE A ROSE TO | Bailey, Brianna, Catherine Mandrell

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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OUR HOMETOWN PREDICTIONS

ALY

CHARITY

DAVIA

KAITY

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THE BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

ALY

ANASTASIA

ARIEL

BAILEY

BECCA

BRIANNA

BROOKLYN

CARA

CAT

CHARITY

CHRISTINA

DAVIA

HOLLAND

GABI

GENEVIE

GREER

JESSICA

KAITY

KATHERINE

KIMBERLY

KYLEE

LEKHA

MADISON

MERCEDES

OLIVIA L

OLIVIA M

SONIA

VANESSA

VICTORIA E

VICTORIA J

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THE BACHELOR S.27 E.2 | SETTLING INTO THE BACHELOR

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

We’re back with Zach Shallcross for tonight’s latest episode of ABC’s The Bachelor. The ladies have all moved in and Jesse Palmer is checking in with everyone to see how they feel. Since Zach didn’t get to talk with everyone, he is making sure that everyone gets a date. There will be 2 group dates and a 1-on-1 date so that everyone will get a chance to hang out with them.

Brianna, Brooklyn, Katherine, Mercedes, Bailey, Davia, Cat, Genevie and Kylee make their way and meet Latto who lets them know that they will be focusing on giving their Bad Bitch Energy for the date. She asks them to dance. After having some fun, they learn that there will be more women arriving and it’s Victoria, Tahzjuan and Courtney - part of the Bad Bitch Alumni! They’re going to help him find his lady and to bring in the attention of the person that they want. The women come in and make their way down the catwalk with props… Then they share a bit about themselves and how they have had a Bad Bitch Moment.

At the after-party, he gets to know those on the date a bit more. Katherine is clear that she doesn’t just want to be his friend and she is there for more. Brianna gets to talk with him and expresses a concern over really being seen by Zach because she came in with a rose as opposed to being chosen by him. It seems like he assures her that he does see something that.

Back at the house, another date card arrives. Christina Mandrell is given the 1-on-1 date. While Zach is chatting with Cat, Tahzjuan pops in to chat with him, so we now know that she is really trying to get on the show! She lets him know that she likes him and would like to see if there is a possibility that she can be added into the mix. Zach lets her know that he will have to think about it. The women come over to see why Tahzjuan is there. She lets them know that she found them to be weak and not a match for him. She said if they feel a certain kind of way, that says something about them and not her.

After their conversation, he pulls her aside to talk with her. He comes back to the women and lets them know that he couldn’t say yes to her request. He appreciated her shooting her shot, but he wanted to stay with those that he is building relationships with. The date night rose goes to Katherine.

While the women have a pool party, Christina Mandrell is having her 1-on-1 date which is starting off with a luxury helicopter. They head to his childhood home where she gets to meet his family and friends at his mom’s birthday party! When she sees pictures of him as a baby, she knows that she really needs to tell him about her child. As they head to their dinner, we know that there are going to be serious conversations that will be had.

She lets him know that she has a baby and as she tells him this, we know that he is processing this information. He lets her know that he has a lot to think about, but that he will be giving her the rose and has to know more about her and what he things about it. He doesn’t want her to think that her having a child is an automatic exit with him. She lets him know that she understands and that if he didn’t have a lot of hesitancy, then that would be a lie and she liked that he would be honest with her.

The remainder of the ladies goes on a second group date. It seems like he wants to keep it very chill by getting to have time with each woman so that he can find out more about them. He gets to talk with each one, prior to giving the rose, he shouted out some people that he enjoyed talking to and he gives the date night rose to Jess.

The rose ceremony is coming up and Zach happens to mention that Christina was on a date with him to his family. The other women didn’t know this and of course it created a bit of an emotion with the women. Although Gabi spoke with Zach in the group date, she’s glad she can talk with him again. She appreciates that he talked with everyone as it shows something about how he is. Instead of giving him a gift that could be awkward, she gives him peanut butter cups and they eat it Lady and the Tramp style and she receives a kiss. He talks again with Brianna and lets her know that he doesn’t feel like they have fun when they talk with one another. He also lets her know that although she wanted to share an issue that she had, if she resolved it with the other woman, then he doesn’t need to hear about it. The rose ceremony begins and one thing we’ll say is that Zach is pretty swift when it comes to letting each of the women go home. It does feel like he really thinks about who really fits with him best or that he attempts to understand why a person could be a fit, just in case he doesn’t see it just yet.

ZACH GAVE A ROSE TO | Aly, Anastasia, Ariel, Bailey, Brianna, Brooklyn, Catherine Mandrell, Charity, Davia, Gabi, Genevie, Greer, Jess, Katherine, Kaytie, Kylee, Mercedes,

ZACH DOESN’T GIVE A ROSE TO | Cat, Kimberly and Victoria J

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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OUR HOMETOWN PREDICTIONS

BROOKLYN

CHARITY

DAVIA

GREER

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THE BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

ALY

ANASTASIA

ARIEL

BAILEY

BECCA

BRIANNA

BROOKLYN

CARA

CAT

CHARITY

CHRISTINA

DAVIA

HOLLAND

GABI

GENEVIE

GREER

JESSICA

KAITY

KATHERINE

KIMBERLY

KYLEE

LEKHA

MADISON

MERCEDES

OLIVIA L

OLIVIA M

SONIA

VANESSA

VICTORIA E

VICTORIA J

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THE BACHELOR S.27 E.1 | ZACH'S JOURNEY BEGINS!

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

It’s the big night where we get to know more about Zach Shallcross who is ABC’s The Bachelor. We’ll get to know more about the women of his season and predict who will go the distance! Of course, there are going to be some bumps along the way, but that’s part of why we watch this show! We also know that in this crop of women, we’ll also eventually see who will be the future The Bachelorette as well!

We know a bit about Zach while he dated Rachel Recchia last season during The Bachelorette. Jesse Palmer, the host of the show let us know that as much as we think that we know about him, there is much more to him like being in a band in 7th grade as well as being a DJ in college. We see him move in to his new place and Sean Lowe swings by to chat with him and to give him some advice.

Jesse reminds us that Brianna is already safe from elimination as she received America’s First Impression Rose from the After The Rose show where we were introduced to some of the people that would be on the show. It’s always nice to see the contestants in their own environment and to see who is memorable after seeing them for a few seconds. There are some that stick out such as Christina Mandrell, Charity, Brianna and Brooklyn. When they emerge from the limo there are a number of standouts and of course, Brianna walks in with her rose as well as a dress that has rose aesthetics as well!

Now that everyone has arrived, Zach has finally joined the women to thank them for coming. He takes some time to meet with a number of the women one on one and Christina Mandrell takes him on her party bus to spend some time alone. Eventually, other women jump on the bus as well. Brianna makes sure that she gets some one on one time since she came into the house already being safe. Jesse brings the First Impression Rose and the women realize it’s getting real! That urgency worked with some, but not for others. Madison came in with a plan, but between having 2 times to chat with him, navigating getting kisses and only getting a peck that even she knew didn’t land - she’s embarrased. If there was a doubt, Zach actually says that it didn’t land right. While Madison questions her choices, Zach gives the First Impression Rose to Greer. Madison goes off to cry and the women head over to the Rose Ceremony area. She says that she can’t sit through the ceremony and asks to talk with him before he makes a decision. He lets her know that he doesn’t see a future with her.

He lets the ladies know that he has let Madison go and he will continue with the ceremony.

ZACH SENT HOME | Becca, Cara, Holland, Lekha, Madison, Olivia M, Sonia, Vanessa and Viktoria.

ZACH GAVE A ROSE | Aly, Anastasia, Ariel, Bailey, Brianna, Brooklyn, Charity, Cat, Christina Mandrell, Davia, Gabi, Genevie, Greer, Jess, Kaity, Katherine, Kimberly, Kylee, Mercedes and Victoria J.

Tonight definitely let us know that this season will be interesting and it’ll be a lot of high and lows to be sure! While tweeting with those tonight, people commented on how long this first Rose Ceremony was. For those that may not have seen our fun video chat that we did with The Bachelorette’s Michelle Young during the holiday season, she talked with us about what she’s been up to, the importance of self-care and what the first night is like whether you’re a contestant or The Bachelorette!

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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OUR HOMETOWN PREDICTIONS

BROOKLYN

CHARITY

DAVIA

GREER

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THE BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

ALY

ANASTASIA

ARIEL

BAILEY

BECCA

BRIANNA

BROOKLYN

CARA

CAT

CHARITY

CHRISTINA

DAVIA

HOLLAND

GABI

GENEVIE

GREER

JESSICA

KAITY

KATHERINE

KIMBERLY

KYLEE

LEKHA

MADISON

MERCEDES

OLIVIA L

OLIVIA M.

SONIA

VANESSA

VICTORIA E

VICTORIA J

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THE BACHELOR S.27 PREVIEW | MEET THE WOMEN OF THIS SEASON

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

As we wait for Jan 23rd when season 27 kicks off with Zach Shallcross who is ABC’s The Bachelor, we have the final reveal of the women who we’ll be seeing over the next few weeks as well as their official photos!

Each night during the season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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THE BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

ALY

ANASTASIA

ARIEL

BAILEY

BECCA

BRIANNA

BROOKLYN

CARA

CAT

CHARITY

CHRISTINA

DAVIA

HOLLAND

GABI

GENEVIE

GREER

JESSICA

KAITY

KATHERINE

KIMBERLY

KYLEE

LEKHA

MADISON

MERCEDES

OLIVIA L

OLIVIA M.

SONIA

VANESSA

VICTORIA E

VICTORIA J

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THE BACHELOR S.27 PREVIEW | LET'S GET READY

PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Gizelle Hernandez

We’re already counting the days to Jan 23rd when season 27 kicks off with Zach Shallcross who will kick off the new season of ABC’s The Bachelor. As always, we like seeing who will be competing over the next few weeks.

Each night during this season, we tweet about The Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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THE BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

ALYSSA, 26 | Smyrna, GA

ANASTASIA, 30 | Baltimore, MD

ARIELE, 28 | NY, NY

Bailey, 27 | Nashville, TN

Brianna, 24 | Jersey City, NJ

Brooklyn, 25 | Mineola, TX

Cara, 27 | NY, NY

Cat, 26 | NY, NY

Charity, 26 | Columbus, GA

Christina,26 | Hendersonville, TN

Davia, 25 | Mount Pleasant, SC

Gabriella, 25 | Houston, TX

Genevie, 26 | Baltimore, MD

Greer, 24 | NY, NY

Holland, 24 | Boca Raton, FL

Jessica, 23 | Winter Springs, FL

Kaitlyn, 27 | San Antonio, TX

Katherine, 26 | Tampa, FL

Kimberly, 30 | Hollywood, CA

Kylee, 24 | Charlotte, NC

Lekha, 29 | Miami, FL

Madison, 26 | Dilworth, MN

Mercedes, 24 | Nashville, TN

Olivia L, 24 | Churchville, NY

Olivia M, 25 | Cincinnati, OH

Rebecca, 25 | Burbank, CA

Sloan, 24 | Santa Monica, CA

Sonia, 28 | NY, NY

Vanessa D, 23 | Baton Rouge, LA

Vanessa E, 26 | Scottsdale, AZ

Victoria, 30 | Fort Worth,TX

Viktoria, 28 | NY, NY

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