Bachelor Peter Recap: Pop That Cork

Twelve: Number of women who shed at least one tear.
Six: Number of denim panties parading down a catwalk.
Two: Number of champagne setups at a cocktail party
Infinity: Number of times I got lost in Our Host Christ Harrison’s eyes

Welcome to season 24 and a Bachelor Peter Recap!

SIMPLE DISCLAIMER

The following information you are about to read is of personal opinion. However, if you or someone you follow on InstaStory happens to personally know, sort of know, is friends with the Orange Theory trainer who’s obsessed with the new Little Women movie and looks exactly like one of the contestants on the show…none of this is personal and I’m sure they are all lovely people. 

Even though it lasted roughly twenty minutes, I don’t feel the need to belabor the Hannah Brown situation when it turned out to be such a blah moment during week 2 of Peter’s journey find love so he can hit it five times. It’s clear that Mike Fleiss and the producers know how to reel us in with dramatic antics that turn out to be nothing more than fabricated turmoil. 

Our episode cannonballs right back into the heated conversation we witnessed between Hannah (whose mascara-streaked cheeks have miraculously disappeared) and her boy toy we know as Peter the Pilot. Even though these two jokers are wearing microphones, the camera pretends to be secretly filming them through some sort of key hole. 

Someone’s trying to win a daytime Emmy, methinks. 

Pete reminds Hanna Bamma that SHE said no to HIM. He physically reacts when she admits she may have made a mistake and he wants to believe her. But is she just missing the “what if” factor? Hannah responds by inviting him to ditch this scene in order to catch a flight together. Surely he’s got an “in” at the local regional airport, right? On the wings of love, baby! 

Peter claims he doesn’t know what to do. He further emphasizes this point by placing his head in Hannah’s lap — face to crotch. After a few minutes of this unnatural position, Hannah climbs into Peter’s lap and wraps him in a warm embrace. This time his face is in her bosom. 

Meanwhile, all the girls on this “what’s your best sex story” group date are trying to figure out a word that rhymes with Nantucket. 

Hannah gives Peter an arsenal of green lights. He assembles all of the will power in his being and manages to convince his vocal chords to utter, “I can’t do this.” Hannah pouts her lip and they hug good-bye for ten more minutes. 

This act of seduction messes with Pete’s head and as he paces around a purple walled room, he decides that his feelings are totally justified. They broke up five seconds ago. However, the current dilemma is that he doesn’t know if he wants to fully move on from The Beast. 

His solution? Cancel the sex story date (praise hands) and catch up with the ladies during the after party. He acknowledges the fact that this is a chach move, but it’s what’s best for his mental well-being. He must take his thoughts captive and reconvene when he’s not covered in Hannah’s body glitter. 

Half the girls pretend to be okay with it and the others complain. None more than Natasha. She will not pursue someone who is still in love with his ex-girlfriend and she’s not afraid to tell Peter. 

Peter wisely coaxes Natasha to “get it all out.” She monologs for a significant amount of time, reminding him that they have a deep connection and that he shouldn’t dismiss a gaggle of perfectly good women. Peter nods his head, waits for Natasha to finish her rant, and then affirms the crap out of her for being direct, honest, and a complete bad a$$. Then they make out. 

Next up is Sydney. She’s upset because she left sooooo much to be here. Like her mom. And her terrible town full of people who racially profiled her. She had to grow up so fast and she deserves to be courted by golly! Peter nods his head, waits for Sydney to finish her rant, and then affirms the crap out of her for being strong and brave. Then they make out. 

Mykenna is a fetus and has no clue she should be mad at Peter for entertaining the idea of Hannah as a new member of the harem. Instead of ranting, she insists he show her some of his best dance moves (bless) before they make out. 

And when I say make out, I mean make out. Homeboy hoists Mykenna up onto a lovely writing desk that is in no way created for amorous activities. Her hot pink spandex dress has enough elasticity for this to be a successful maneuver. Just when I convince my eyes that they are about to gaze upon this young one’s nether regions, the ABC camera guy pans up and the need for a well-placed Black Modesty Box becomes null and void. Pete sidles his entire body between her legs and goes to town.

For some reason, Mykenna keeps her feet flexed. Did anyone else notice this? Was she trying to keep her silver stiletto pumps from falling to the floor? Do Canadians not know to wrap one’s legs around the waist of someone who is ammending the Jump and Straddle move? Or is Mykenna a youth who doesn’t know things? 

Whatever the case may be, Mykenna’s windmill preview wasn’t enough to get her the date rose. That went to Sydney. 

ROSE CEREMONY

I know, I know. I hate it when the rose ceremony is at the beginning of the show, too, but this is what we are working with this season and we have to press on. Kudos to Peter for addressing his ladies, assuring each one that Hannah Brown is not a threat. Let’s party!

Lexi chooses a royal blue dress that looks incredible with her red hair. Unfortunately, the clear straps she tapped onto a frock that was (I assume) a strapless dress were very Forever XXI. I blessed her heart so you don’t have to. He gives her a red convertible matchbox car and they make out.

Madison, who was surprisingly absent for most of the show, is a definite front-runner. I know this for two reasons: 1.) He acts differently around her. 2.) He gave her a framed family photo from the wedding renewal and she is positioned in the middle of the family. Brothers to her left. Parents to her right. Awkward all around. 

But not as awkward as what Our Host Chris Harrison is calling Champagnegate.

It all starts with Kelsey and her seven-dollar bottle of Trader Joe’s champagne that someone gave her as a birthday gift. She’s been saving it for something special. And that something is Peter the Pilot. The ABC Intern is happy to provide an ice bucket, two champagne flutes, lots of candles, and a fuzzy blanket on the fireplace hearth. Kelsey is ready to celebrate her future husband and frequent flyer miles!

Dumb old Mykenna swoops in and takes Peter before Kelsey can swoop herself. This is unacceptable behavior on a realty dating show. Kelsey berates Mykenna for grabbing Peter when she had alone time with him the night before? 

Youths. 

Mykenna is confused. So am I. Kelsey rambles on about how Mykenna doesn’t care and that “this is your decision” and “don’t expect any sympathy from us.” Then she calls her a snake.

Sympathy for what? And who is “us” you speak of? PS: You’re 28-years-old. Act like it, Des Moines. 

The tears begin to fall in a way that makes me scratch my head. Kelsey cries over every little thing. So much so that Alayah has to drag out her small carry-on full of beauty products for the sake of adding another makeup layer to cover up the tear creases marked in Kelsey’s foundation. 

Once Kelsey pulls herself together, the other ladies applaud her for having the wherewithal to bring her own bottle of champagne from home. What is she going to “cheers” with Peter? What will his reaction be to her sweet gesture? What was that noise?

It was a cork popping. From a champagne bottle. And I couldn’t be more thrilled. 

Lo and behold, Hannah Ann had no idea that this particular champagne set-up (the one NOT guarded by its owner) wasn’t a generic champagne set-up. As they chug André Brut and giggle about nothing, Kelsey walks up at the exact moment Peter and Hannah Ann start making out over her bucked of what used to be chilled champagne but now isn’t thanks to the fireplace blaze. 

EXCUSE ME?

Kelsey is distraught. Not one, but TWO moments have been taken from her. OH THE HUMANITY. She shakes her finger at both Peter and Hannah Ann before rushing off in a heap of ugly tears searching for the nearest bathroom. Peter runs off to figure out what in God’s green earth just happened and is brutally rebuffed at the power room door. No, Fly Boy, Kelsey does not want to see you.

Peter returns to Hannah Ann who has just learned from one of the other girls’ whose name isn’t important that that particular bottle of bubbly was super duper special. Hannah Ann claims she had no idea. I believe her. 

Kelsey returns, presents herself to the couple, and utters, “I’m really upset.” She marches in the opposite direction and Peter once again follows her. He convinces Kelsey to sit down on this other couch beside this other chilled bottle of champagne so they can properly toast their time together as a pretend couple. The cork is popped and a decision is made to sip straight from the bottle.

Then this happens:

I will tell you, dear reader, I needed that laugh!

Later, Hannah Ann tries to explain to Kelsey that there were two bottles of champagne and she had no idea the one she opened was designated for something special. Kelsey retaliates with a bunch of profanity. She calls Hannah Ann fake, a princess, and asks her to F-off. Hannah “respects her opinion” and “acknowledges her feelings” before rolling her eyes in defeat. She declares that they are moving forward and walks away from the weeping 28-year-old with a sinus cavity full of residual champagne bubbles. 

Along with Kelley (remember the flight date?), Madison (renewal date), and Sydney (cancelled sex story date), roses go to:

Mykenna
Victoria P.
Natasha
Jasmine
Sarah
Lexi
Hannah Ann
Alexa
Tammy
Alayah
Deandra
Victoria F.
Shiann
Kiarra
Kelsey
Savannah

Peyton the blonde, Lauren the catsuit, and Courtney the Black Swan are sent home budless. 

Who’s killing it in her Bachelor bracket? THIS GIRL! Come play with us!

GROUP 1 DATE
Alexa, Mykenna, Natasha, Deandra, Lexi, Victoria F, Kelsey, Hannah Ann
“Time to Let Your Personality Shine”

It’s our seasonal Pretty Woman date, but with a group of non-prostitutes instead of one non-prostitute. Revolve is a clothing store and the girls can grab anything they want inside. The catch? They are modeling their styles on the runway. Carson from Queer Eye and the first supermodel ever Janice Dickinson are there to help the ladies. Well, they are there to help make fun of the ladies and give them very sage advice like, “Don’t fart in front of Peter.”

Good note.

Everyone squeals with glee when they learn that the winner on the runway will get “everything in the Revolve closet.” I’m not sure what that means, but by the reaction, I assume it’s more than a couple of pairs of shoes and a kicky beret. 

The Battle of the Denim Panties is on. I’m glad to see that this trend will never go out of style. They are paired with lacy bras, leather jackets, and zero cares when it comes to butt cheeks hanging out. 

Most of the ladies give Peter a wink or blow him a kiss when they pass him sitting on the front row. Each think they are the brilliant one who came up with this phenomenal idea. None realize that the others are doing the exact same thing.

But there is one who is not like the others. The one who models for a career has decided to go bold. Hannah Ann walks out in a wedding dress. It’s as if she’s giving the proverbial bird to those who think they can best her. Even you, Kelsey. 

Wait a minute! Is this Victoria F? Strutting down the runway sans smile? Why yes it is! Oh look! There she is in a negligee covered up by a black overcoat. What’s she doing now? Making out with Peter on the runway? NO WAY!

The judges make Hannah Ann and Victoria F. wear the exact same dress to perform their final walk-off. Hannah throws all sorts of shade and owns the moment. Victoria melts down. She feels defeated when Hannah wins the big prize. She feels validated that she will never be good enough for Peter to notice her.

Notice her? She’s worried about Peter noticing her? YOU WORE A SEE-THROUGH TEDDY AND PRANCED AROUND IN FRONT OF HIM BEFORE YOU STUCK YOUR TONGUE DOWN HIS THROAT. 

Hear me when I say: He noticed you. 

Peter agrees with me. He immediately senses that Victoria is off. He asks her three different ways “what’s wrong” and she finally spills her guts, confessing that “she’s not made out for this.” She starts to cry and lays her head down in his lap, face to crotch, which is apparently a thing we do now. 

Peter takes her somewhere private. It’s the opposite corner of where they currently are sitting. We can see them. We can hear them. Yet the cameras do that odd keyhole filming again. 

Victoria is confused by how Peter can like some girls who are the exact opposite of her. She worries that he doesn’t see her. Peter nods his head, waits for Victoria to finish her rant, and then affirms the crap out of her for being so endearing with a heart that offers so much love. Then they make out. 

Across the way, we find Hannah Ann dipping into the dark side. She is stewing in the aftermath of her interaction with Kelsey the day before. She has decided that she won’t be bullied any longer. There is only one thing left to do and that is to tell Peter that Kelsey is a horrible person. 

So she does. She breaks Bachelor Cardinal Rule #1 by throwing another contestant under the bus. Peter is not a happy camper about this new revelation. He quickly hands the date rose to Victoria F. and then requests a private audience with Kelsey. 

Peter: “ It has been brought to my attention from Hannah Ann that she feels you are bullying her. You called her a B, a princess and if that is the case, that’s not okay with me.”

Kelsey: “I didn’t have a problem with her until she did what she did.”

Emotionally frustrated, Peter nods his head, but does not let Kelsey rant. He in no way affirms her and has no desire to make out. Instead, they head back to the circle of women so Kelsey can stare daggers into Hannah Ann’s Revolve dress.

Then she starts crying. Because crying is cool. 

Stealing champagne is not. 

Good note. 

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KimB
KimB
January 14, 2020 1:58 pm

I am thinking there must have been some very heavy editing in the first scene with Hannah B & Peter? Like they just stared at one another for a while with lovey-dovey eyes, then hugged, and she left? Clearly there must have been some conversations edited out?

Despite all the makeouts – it really does seem like Peter is hung up on Hannah B…but maybe I’m wrong??

All the denim panties! Thought Victoria was AMAZING on her first catwalk, but poor girl fell apart on her final one next to Hannah Ann. Poor girl.

Great recap as always Lincee!

Kelli
Kelli
January 14, 2020 2:04 pm

I guess Kelsey is the crazy one this year. But Hannah Ann should know–snitches get stitches. And no rose. Kevin says hey y’all and he still likes Hannahbama–boo to Fleiss for making it a non-thing.

Libby
Libby
January 15, 2020 7:12 am
Reply to  Kelli

Hi Kevin I’ve missed you

KCH
KCH
January 14, 2020 2:43 pm

The bottle Kelsey brought from home was Dom Perignon! I would be upset too. The replacement bottle was actually Procecco and the bottle she strut down the runway with was indeed, Andre Brut. Major downgrades lol.

AtlantaAimeeT
AtlantaAimeeT
January 14, 2020 2:58 pm
Reply to  KCH

I caught the Dom label also! MAJOR downshift. I would be upset too but come on ladies, keep your props with you at all times. This isn’t the first time someone’s staged vignette got stolen.

Erinn
Erinn
January 14, 2020 5:32 pm
Reply to  KCH

She really handled it wrong. I can see another woman – like Courtney from Ben F’s season, or Corinne from Nick’s – who’d just strut over and say something like “thanks for opening the bottle for me” then kick the interloper out and drink with Peter. It didn’t have to be such a big deal and so emotionally traumitizing!

Libby
Libby
January 15, 2020 7:19 am
Reply to  Erinn

Yeah like, her disappointment was valid as heck and if she really thought Hannah Ann did it intentionally, then yeah her anger at her was also valid, but how one handles situations and conflict like this says a lot about a person and if I were Peter, it would definitely be a red flag for me and a strong indicator that this was not a person that I wanted as a life partner if this is how she reacts to disappointment and anger. Like, no adult acts this way. My goodness it was good television though.

Barb
Barb
January 16, 2020 1:48 pm
Reply to  KCH

Here in KC we had a restaurant that served Dom and dogs where you got two hot dogs and a bottle of Dom and it was $100…that was almost 30 years ago! I can’t imagine what a bottle costs nowadays.

Tammi
Tammi
January 14, 2020 3:12 pm

Does anyone else smell a producer influencing Hannah Ann to go to the fireplace champagne instead of the one at the outdoor sofa? It was too easy after Kelsey spent her time berating Mykenna for grabbing Peter instead of grabbing him next. Had she played the game correctly, she could’ve had her moment instead of Prosecco up her nose.

Libby
Libby
January 15, 2020 7:13 am
Reply to  Tammi

Oh 100% producer influenced. And honestly, I mostly believe Hannah Ann that she didn’t know but I also wouldn’t be surprised if she did.

Rosa
Rosa
January 14, 2020 3:22 pm

I honestly think Hannah B just doesn’t want anyone else to have Peter. She struck out with Jed and Tyler and doesn’t really want Peter to end up happy w/ someone else. I like that he called her out on saying no to him and the whole “I thought you wanted to be The Bachelor” is BS. The whole Champagne-gate was hysterical and that GIF will live on forever on Twitter! 2 things I do after watching each week…. scroll #thebachelor on Twitter (HI-LAR-I-OUS!!!!) and then wait anxiously for this recap!!

MrsMartin
MrsMartin
January 14, 2020 3:44 pm

I cannot stop watching the champagne snorting gif!!!! I am cackling crying laughing at my desk!!!

Sharon
Sharon
January 15, 2020 1:24 pm
Reply to  MrsMartin

I rewatched it like ten times!! It may have trumped JoJo’s mom swigging wine straight from the bottle after hometowns.

Karen
Karen
January 17, 2020 11:19 pm
Reply to  MrsMartin

If you like the GIF, check this out! I laughed so hard!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZuylYJRMeo

Laurie
Laurie
January 14, 2020 3:44 pm

I can’t believe you didn’t comment about Mykenna’s whip cream and maple syrup after her alone time with Peter!!!! What was that about?????

VickiG
VickiG
January 14, 2020 4:09 pm

My favorite runway critique from Carson about Kelsey’s less than stunning strut – something about “being a great dinner but without the salt and pepper”. Word.

white
white
January 14, 2020 6:52 pm
Reply to  VickiG

i loved that too–he said her outfit needed a belt–that not having one was like not having salt/peppr

Ann
Ann
January 14, 2020 4:46 pm

Sort of off-topic, but did Janice Dickinson scare anyone else as badly as she scared me??? Dear lord, woman. Why do people do those cosmetic procedures that make their faces look like kabuki masks??? And then their necks give them away.

Marguerite McCollom
Marguerite McCollom
January 14, 2020 5:05 pm
Reply to  Ann

Absolutely, Ann, I thought the same thing!
Why was she there? Couldn’t they have recruited anyone age-appropriate to vote on the girls’ performance? I thought Victoria F was just as good, if not better, than Hannah Ann who models for a living!

white
white
January 14, 2020 6:53 pm
Reply to  Ann

100 percent. washed up and the neck!!!

Susan
Susan
January 15, 2020 12:40 am
Reply to  Ann

She looked like Caitlin Jenner!

Cathy Denis
Cathy Denis
January 15, 2020 11:19 pm
Reply to  Susan

Yes I immediately thought it was Caitlin Jenner until they introduced her!!!!! Eek! I felt bad 🙁

Libby
Libby
January 15, 2020 7:15 am
Reply to  Ann

I thought Janice Dickinson being there was hilarious and I really hate the idea of shaming someone just for their plastic surgery but jesus she really is the crypt keeper.

Pam
Pam
January 15, 2020 2:04 pm
Reply to  Ann

Omg Yas! She looked like Kaitlyn Jenner (Bruce Jenner)

Sincethebeginning
Sincethebeginning
January 17, 2020 11:44 am
Reply to  Ann

I got the impression they asked Janice because of her experience with modeling and her “Simon Cowell” role as the sharp-tongued judge on America’s Next Top Model. And Queer Eye for the Straight Guy probably came out when they were born. Unfortunately, this age contestant is far too young to know any of those things. My favorite line from last week…ask someone who hasn’t had a phone their entire life. This encompasses most references…

Hope
Hope
January 21, 2020 1:01 am
Reply to  Ann

OMG, she’s become Caitlin Jenner!!!

Jesse J
Jesse J
January 14, 2020 5:11 pm

So.. what are the odds we see Hannah B again? I am betting this isn’t over. There wasn’t any closure.

Westfall Natalie
Westfall Natalie
January 14, 2020 10:03 pm
Reply to  Jesse J

Totally agree! Didn’t the earlier previews include more of her as well ???

Kay
Kay
January 14, 2020 5:18 pm

So for the first time in all the seasons I’ve watched this show, I had to pause it, catch my breath from guffawing, then play it back and guffaw again!
When I saw that Hannah Ann went for the champagne, I KNEW it had to be producer-driven…but whatever….that was hilarious to watch! And the Kelsey Champagne Geyser….that…THAT!! I had to pause and rewind, like I said. And thank you, Bachelor Producer Powers That Be that decided to keep that in the show itself and not make us wait for the “bloopers.” I wish they would show more of this kind of stuff!
I was also mortified that Mykenna’s proclamation of “I let Peter see the real me,” was accompanied by footage of her awkwardly dangling her legs and feet in the air as he stood between her legs. I wish there had been a Black Modesty Box over that whole scene!! Awkward!!
Janice Dickenson frightened me as well. I can imagine that aging, for a supermodel, has to be frustrating, but wowza…although I was more intimidated by her remarks than her uneven plastic surgery. She didn’t seem happy to be there, and I definitely got a Cruella DeVille vibe!
Did anyone notice at the rose ceremony, that it looked like Kelsey was missing an earring? All I could envision was her being so triggered by the TWO stolen moments, she had a “girl, hold my hoops!” episode that we didn’t see.
Peter seems like a nice guy, and there are so many beautiful women this season, with just enough “crazy” to keep us interested. I’m excited for this season so far!

Judy
Judy
January 15, 2020 1:04 pm
Reply to  Kay

I think this is THE WORST batch of contestants ever. I did not see one woman that seems worth of rooting for. They all seem petty, immature, and dumb!

Lisa
Lisa
January 14, 2020 6:19 pm

Janice Dickinson…bless her heart ❤️
Great recap as always, Lincee!

EMB
EMB
January 15, 2020 5:00 am

Definitely noticed the Mykenna feet thing during the make out!! Looked so awkward!

Erin
Erin
January 15, 2020 2:43 pm

Thank you for the Friends reference with “kicky beret”. Been reading your update since the email days…always puts me in a better mood!

Jeet
Jeet
January 15, 2020 3:54 pm

Enjoyed the recap Lincee! Hannah Ann. Gorgeous girl, frighteningly calculating mind. She’s definitely been coached on how to handle conflict “I acknowledge your feelings and respect your opinions”. Those quotes are direct from Anger Management 101 coaching. But what is scary about her is her complete lack of emotion when she is involved in conflict. No moisture in the eyes, eerily calm demeanor, robotic words, textbook remarks. I don’t know if I should be afraid of her or hire her to be my attorney.

Michele
Michele
January 15, 2020 4:43 pm
Reply to  Jeet

Yes! Yes! Yes! To every word you wrote! This girl does not know what empathy is. She has a script in her head that she recites during a conflict or before she dismisses a difficult situation. She reminds me of a Stepford Wife. I think in her world, people are categorized as either “can help me achieve my goals” or “will impede my efforts to achieve my goals”. Then people who can help her achieve her goals are used for that purpose, and the rest of the people are dismissed from her life. “Calculating” is the best single word to describe her, in my opinion. Peter seems to be bewitched by her so I expect her to be around for a long time. But I will be very happy to see her go, sooner rather than later.

Locknload
Locknload
January 15, 2020 10:05 pm
Reply to  Jeet

Yes Jeet and Michele-I cosign on everything. I tried to explain this to my dad who gamely attempted to watch, and he was so impressed by her handling the situation. For me, she reads as calculating, insincere, and manipulative. I really don’t like her.

Shannon
Shannon
January 16, 2020 2:26 pm
Reply to  Jeet

I wish there was a like button because I agree 100%! Something about her makes me very uncomfortable. She’s pretty and seems sweet (too sweet actually). She seems very manipulative.

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