Bachelorette JoJo Finale: And the future Mr. JoJo is…

Bachelorette JoJo Finale Recap:

In the words of Natalie Imbruglia, JoJo is torn. She’s all out of faith. This is how she feels. She’s cold (shouldered) and she is chained, lying naked in denim panties on the floor.

Home girl is all out of panic attacks. From the looks of her face during After the Final Rose, she has switched from giddy soon-to-be bride to poorly disguised defeated fiancé. Who else noticed the plastered on fake smile? Am I the only one who predicts an expiration date on this business?

Hang in there, Joj. Your 120-day “pretend to be in love” contract countdown has begun. Jordan will be off traveling and reporting on college game day. You’ll have your weekends free to make Dancing with the Stars appearances and time to experiment with fun Snapchat filters. You’ll be back to single status before you know it. Just ask Andi how it’s done.

SIMPLE DISCLAIMER
The following information you are about to read is of personal opinion. However, if you or someone you follow on Snapchat happen to personally know, sort of know, or is friends with the Rodan+Fields consultant who claims to love Hodor even though she doesn’t watch Game of Thrones…none of this is personal and I’m sure they are all lovely people.

Thanks so much to my sweet friends who stepped in for me last week to deliver a stellar recap! Didn’t they do a phenomenal job? I almost called another audible this episode due to severe jet lag, but I pressed on since it was the finale. Plus, I wanted to write about JoJo’s dramatic switch from rotating denim panties to rotating rompers.

Seriously. JoJo brought the romper game with her to Phuket and she brought it hard. Her worst nightmare right now? Choosing between two great guys. My worst nightmare? That statement romper with the cold shoulders. Yikes.

Jo prepares her parents and siblings for Jordan’s arrival. She warns them that he’s the guy that she typically goes for, yet something is different with this one. Mama adjusts her own cold shoulder blouse, touches up her lipstick, takes a swig of champagne and settles in on the couch, ready for the suitor to be presented. Everyone else looks bored.

Jordan chooses a basic grey t-shirt and khaki shorts for this very important occasion. He and his hair make an interesting first impression. Since Jordan and JoJo love to goof off and be silly, he breaks the tension by pulling out an assembly of different hats from a Whole Foods grocery sack. Mama gets a pink and white Easter bonnet. Daddy gets a cowboy hat. And JoJo wears a red kitty cat creation.

I’m unsure why we weren’t blessed with the extreme privilege of watching the brothers’ hat exchange. I like to think they both raised an eyebrow to Jordan, rolled their eyes and hard passed on the fabricated whimsical moment. As for the sister? He either gave her a veil and asked her to remain quiet, or forgot to get her any sort of head gear all together. Poor thing.

Mama digs Jordan’s vibe, but she remains cautious.

Mama: Are you planning on marrying my sweet baby precious Princess?
Jordan: Sure.

Mama: She has trust issues because of what happened in a previous relationship.
Jordan: Could his name have been Ben?

Mama: I don’t know. I barely remember that night. I do know that you are an attention catcher. Can you give me your word that you will never break my daughter’s heart?

Lincee: This is the longest pause in the history of time.
Lincee: Seriously. Say words right now, Jordan. It’s a little creepy.
Lincee: You’ve officially reached solid creep status, Jordan. Say something. Anything.
Jordan: Absolutely not.

Sooooo…you won’t give her your word that you won’t break her daughter’s heart? Or absolutely not you will not break her daughter’s heart? That’s Jordan. The king of double talk and ambiguity.

Mama pounds some more champagne and has a brief chat with her princess. She reminds JoJo that she’s the center of the party, yet this yahoo also seems to be the center of the party. You can’t ride a horse with two butts, so who will be the center of the party when they go to parties?

JoJo considers this wisdom. She’s frustrated. She and Jordan are definitely alike. Who will make her feel secure in the mirror? The dude already holding the mirror? She’s torn and lashes out at her mother: “Do you even like him?”

Mama: Who doesn’t like Jordan?
Lincee: Chad. Alex. Aaron Rodgers. Probably Olivia Munn. It’s just a guess.

Meanwhile, Jordan sits down with Dad and explains how he and JoJo have bonded over being damaged goods. Interesting. He tells her dad that JoJo is the one for him, in a roundabout way without really saying it, but never asks for his daughter’s hand in marriage. Ironically, JoJo gushes to the camera at that exact same moment, thrilled that Jordan is in there right now asking her Daddy for her hand in marriage. He would never propose without having her father’s permission.

Aco-taco.

The next day, Robby arrives in a Thai version of a motorized ricksha wearing a white oxford with a black tank underneath. He leaves the hotel slippers at the hotel. Good call. Robby practically enters the house with a declaration of love to all who know the beautiful and intelligent Joelle. He shares details of the moment in Uruguay when they first fell in love. You know — on their one date. He drops the L-bomb nine times before the brothers drag JoJo away for a serious talk.

There don’t appear to be any red flags with Robby. Jordan seems like a New Year’s Eve date. Ouch.

Robby visits with Mama and promises that her princess will be his biggest priority. He even vows that his entire life, including his job as a former swimmer, will revolve around her precious baby girl. What more does a mom need?

She needs to give her permission, that’s what.

Robby escorts Mama over to Daddy and asks for Joelle Hannah Fletcher’s hand in marriage. Daddy begins to cry at the emotion of this moment. Mama would too if her tear ducts hadn’t been removed in 1998. We hug it out and pop open another round of Dom.

At this point, the entire family is Team Robby. He’s grounded, good looking, family-oriented and totally asked permission to be a part of the family. Everyone thinks he’s a logical fit. He’s committed and ready for marriage.

JoJo leans back on the couch. Does this mean Jordan isn’t ready for marriage?

Brother: Robby plans to propose.
JoJo: And Jordan doesn’t? Dad, did Jordan ask you?
Mama: He didn’t ask…
JoJo: MOM. I’M ASKING DAD.
Mama: Well he should have asked me too.

The ABC Intern prepares the Natalie Imbruglia track. He waits with baited breath.

JoJo is shocked that Jordan didn’t ask her dad for her hand. They had a serious conversation about how important this gesture is to her and he outright defied her wishes. How dare he take her spotlight?

While the brother lectures her on how she is blatantly protecting Jordan after praising Robby seconds before, JoJo melts down into her mother’s lap. She’s sooooo confuuuuuuuuused. This is soooooo stresssssssful. She can’t make a decisssssssssion because she’s toooooooorn.

This was a perfect crouching moment, but JoJo refrains. She just scratches her weave and breaks out in hives on her décolletage as the sister contemplates, “Why am I here again?”

The next day, JoJo meets Robby on the beach in an elephant-themed romper. He wears modest swim trunks (for Robby) and for a moment, I thought he was going to try and Dirty Dance JoJo Baby-style up over his head in the water. Instead, he puts her on his shoulders. Are they about to have a chicken fight with someone? Or are the swimming pigs coming? Hide your frankfurters!

They cop a squat on the beach and I am mesmerized by Robby’s hair. He literally just walked out from the ocean waves and his hair is exactly how it was when he went in. That’s some industrial strength sculpting pomade. I’m talking 1950’s butch wax. It’s a feat of engineering that almost caused me to miss the very important “what will our future be like” conversation.

Robby explains that they will have a comfortable couch, a dog, faint noises of kids in the background and a burned dinner because they are too much into each other’s essence to remember that a homemade lasagna is in the oven. Oh look! There’s the live-in maid ironing Robby’s pocket squares!

JoJo confesses that Robby makes her feel alive and that it is overwhelming how much she trusts him. Funny. That’s exactly what his ex-girlfriend said three months ago.

JoJo executes an embarrassing sandy jump and straddle in a seated position right there on the beach. Is she single handedly trying to make all his dreams come true right this second? One wrong move and there will definitely be the pitter patter of little feet.

So, she’s not torn anymore. Got it.

That night, the spa slippers make an appearance and I decide to accept that this is Robby’s thing. I might as well accept the floral broach affinity too. JoJo’s purple and white ombre sweater would be perfect for a cover-up at a Hallsville High School senior swim party, but she wears it as a dress. She leans into Robby and asks, “How did I get here with you?”

That’s the million dollar question, sister. Some of us are still scratching our heads.

The next day, JoJo invites Jordan to join her on a boat. She wears denim panties. He wears denim boxer briefs. JoJo is visibly anxious and Jordan calls her out on it. She caves and then suggest they kayak through a cave.

That’s symbolism, y’all.

During their picnic, she reverse psychologies Jordan and asks HIM what’s on his mind. He naturally brings up the fact that he had so much fun with her family. Oh really? What did you talk about? To Jordan’s defense, he knows exactly what she’s asking and quickly responds that he did NOT ask her father to marry her. JoJo is ticked and silently demands an explanation.

Allow me to decipher the double talk that lasted 10 minutes. Jordan claims that he didn’t ask Dr. Fletcher to marry Joelle Hannah Fletcher because he didn’t know how SHE felt. He’s all in. He wants to marry her. But if there’s a chance Robby could be the last skinny suit standing, he doesn’t want to look like a fool.

JoJo explains that she’s been waiting for someone to have this conversation with her father for her entire life. The fact that he DIDN’T have it makes her unsure, or torn, if you will. She reminds him that they talked about how important this gesture is in the fantasy suite. Robby did it. So did Peter Brady. And I’m sure that Other Chad would have had he not had an emergency highlight session that one afternoon so long ago.

So what happens two days from now? JoJo is floored when Jordan answers, “I don’t know.”

She refrains from using her swimming necklace to choke the life out of Jordan right there on the beach. That night, they have the exact same conversation again. Jordan remains steadfast in his decision. JoJo remains torn.

Robby, on the other hand, practically skips on over to Neil Lane’s cabana so he can pick out the perfect ring for his bride-to-be. Then he writes her a love note. There’s a rubber band around his wrist. Nothing says true love like sharing hair accessories. Could Robby be the one?

On the other side of the resort, Jordan crumbles under the pressure and calls the Fletchers. Dr. Fletcher assures Jordan that he has his permission and his boys’ permission while Mama Fletcher shouts over speaker phone that she’s okay with all of this too. The sister is in the attic currently sewing a cold shoulder wedding gown. Even though Uncle Neil tries to persuade Jordan to choose the bigger diamond, Jordan goes with a normal-size engagement ring. He writes his own note and prepares for the big day.

JoJo wakes up on engagement day with all sorts of clarity. Then the doorbell rings. She finds two notes from her boyfriends. All three parties read the notes in dramatic voiceover as they all get ready for the moment of truth. It’s a montage of striped socks, no socks, bare torsos, bare feet, pale pink toga dress with a slit up to there, blurred Calvins, pink ties and black rubber bands.

Suddenly, JoJo melts down over Jordan’s admission that he did ask her parents for her hand. She tells the camera that she’s having a panic attack, yet she never crouches. The slit is PERFECT for crouching, but she insists on roaming around the bamboo mats, clay pots and Get In Shape Girl ribbons flowing on the beach.

The ABC Intern did a bang up job with that glue gun. SHOUT OUT!

Our Host Chris Harrison meets the first black SUV and the camera pans to the feet stepping out. We know that Jordan has on striped socks from the voiceover montage before. When we see a metro version of the Wicked Witch’s preferred stockings, everyone is shocked to find Robby attached to them.

Is “shocked” the right word?

Robby delivers his “you have my heart” monologue for the tenth episode in a row. She interrupts him with hyperventilation, asking him to cease and desist from all of the praising. She loves him. She wanted it to be him. But her heart is with someone else.

Robby handles the rejection gracefully. He cries a few lonely tears and wishes her well. She cries all the tears and feels all the feels as she watches him drive away. Still no crouching.

Jordan arrives in the tightest blue suit this side of the Mississippi. When JoJo asked him not to get down on one knee yet, I nodded my head in agreement. There’s no way the seam of his pants will make it. Good call.

Instead, she tells him that she loves him before he indeed gets down on one knee. She looks manic as he puts the ring on her finger. She gives him the rose and he picks her up like he’s going to run into the ocean with her. Instead, they toast their budding engagement at sunset, eager to share each other’s yoga pants in the near future.

Even on the beach, JoJo seems skeptical. She doesn’t jump up and down or have that look of complete relief that the circus is finally over. I was eager to see how she behaved at Men Tell All, but it would have to wait until after Robby joined Harrison on the hot seat.

Robby has been busy during these last few months. He’s toned down the tangerine-tinted moisturizer, but he’s amped up his teeth whitening regime.

Ross Teeth

His accessory game is still on point in case anyone was wondering, although I do feel like he should have removed the broach. With the hair, the bright smile, the pocket square, the tie AND the flower on the lapel, it felt like a lot going on.

To no one’s surprise, Robby is disappointed. He was convinced he was the only one left in Thailand. He thinks she’s a special person, but he does need some clarity. Harrison invites JoJo to join them on stage. She has a messy ponytail and champagne-colored dress with one cold boob and a warm neck. It came from the same bridesmaid line as Ashley Eyelashes who is in the audience pimping Bachelor in Paradise.

JoJo explains that she did love Robby, but her heart is with Jordan. She’s happy and he needs to know that everything worked out as it was supposed to. Jordan licks his veneers and thanks her for being honest.

After the commercial break, ABC pays The Chad $1,000 to stand up and hijack the show, suggesting to the audience and Our Host that he should be the next bachelor because he lost his mom and he’s a marine. Even the security guy behind him isn’t feeling it. I’m not feeling his beard.

Our Host Chris Harrison gets us back on track by bringing up every mean tabloid cover that JoJo has graced during her time as the bachelorette. Nice. JoJo explains that life has been tough. No one believes that she and Jordan are meant to be together. Pay no attention to her face that practically screams, “I AM STILL TORN.”

Jordan finally comes out, wearing the same suit he did in Thailand, and JoJo’s enthusiasm is mediocre at best. Jordan plays it up big time. When Harrison asks how things are going, Jordan once again brings up how glad he is that they have family to depend on. Things are great.

JoJo begs to differ. She claims things are difficult. Let’s not sugar coat it, darling.

This “torn” statement is brought to you by a little thing I like to call foreshadowing.

Harrison asks if they’ve almost broken up over the stress of the relationship? The answer is no. (Read: we have a contract.) Harrison presses. How do they handle the stress?

JoJo: We don’t read that garbage. But I will sell my engagement pics to People Magazine.

Jordan tells Hare that his bags are packed and he’s moving to Dallas after all of the morning media blitz. He has to pick up his bed in Nashville first, but then all is well. They have a house and everything. Have a realtor as a finance is super convenient.

Harrison asks about Aaron Rodgers and Jordan blurts out the prepared speech that his brother’s attorney gave him days before. He says nothing other than the focus is on them as a couple, not his brother. Chris hopes something good can come of this. Like an invite to a box suite at Lambeau Field.

Okay, who’s with me? Who else thinks that JoJo is totally playing a role right now? She’s not happy. I can see it on her face. Am I right?

And who will be watching Bachelor in Paradise this season? It’s going to be epic! Bring your hand sanitizer. Here’s to Jorge the Bartender!!!

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Beens
Beens
August 2, 2016 8:27 am

This reminds me of Andi’s season when Andi picked the guy she was infatuated with rather than for the more important qualities. We see how that worked out.

Ann
Ann
August 2, 2016 10:41 am
Reply to  Beens

Agree, more like lust, and not love.

Jenna Bean
Jenna Bean
August 2, 2016 12:05 pm
Reply to  Ann

I don’t even get the “lust”. Jordan has a prepubescent quasi-beard and “stems” that would rival Cher in Clueless.

Ellen
Ellen
August 2, 2016 2:38 pm
Reply to  Beens

Yes! Just like Andi. Totally agree.

Rain
Rain
August 2, 2016 2:41 pm
Reply to  Beens

Agreed! I saw a lot of similarities between Jordan and Josh. It also reminded me a bit of Desiree–she was so fixated on Brooks that it wasn’t until he took himself out of the equation that she saw she had what she was looking for in Chris.

Essa
Essa
August 4, 2016 12:34 pm
Reply to  Beens

Ali’s season with Robert too.

Skylar
Skylar
August 2, 2016 8:28 am

This will sound terrible, but I knew she’d pick Jordan because she’s a poor judge of character. Her issue with that is clear due to her past relationships. She chose the guy with red flags she ignored all season.
I can hardly wait to read your BIP recaps!!

Kim
Kim
August 2, 2016 1:09 pm
Reply to  Skylar

Yup!

Kelli
Kelli
August 2, 2016 8:31 am

Did anyone else scream “JUST RIP THE BAND AID OFF!” when she was dumping Robbie? Oh. Just me. Jojo has a bad habit of dragging things like that out (read: Chase).

And I completely agree that this will last the contractual agreement time period.

As for Chad as the next Bachelor? Please, God–NOOOOOO!

Julie
Julie
August 2, 2016 9:29 am
Reply to  Kelli

Somebody please send Chad to a salon for beardscaping!

RL-Florida
RL-Florida
August 2, 2016 9:33 am
Reply to  Kelli

Yes!! I couldn’t stand how she would break up with the guys and then expect them to make her feel better. Own it!

Yeah I didn’t have high hopes for her with either of them. Did anyone notice how Robbie’s hair was the same in the pre-rose shower scene too?? Lol.

Cindy S.
Cindy S.
August 2, 2016 2:34 pm
Reply to  RL-Florida

YES! RL-Florida! Does he not shampoo? Or didn’t want to be seen without the poof? These guys really need to read this blog and realize how awful their hair looks! Maybe I’m just old!

Jody
Jody
August 2, 2016 10:16 pm
Reply to  RL-Florida

I did! Did you notice that he didn’t actually get his hair wet during the shower? Also, when he “combed” his hair I don’t think the comb really actually touched his hair.

Karen
Karen
August 3, 2016 9:28 am
Reply to  Kelli

If Chad is selected as the next bachelor–and I truly believe that ABC had the sense to not do this to us–I would refuse to watch. He is legitimately psychotic and there is no entertainment value to him. Period. I actually can’t believe that they fed into his nonsense by inviting him in BIP. Big mistake.

tracee
tracee
August 2, 2016 8:40 am

Mama: Are you planning on marrying my sweet baby precious Princess?
Jordan: Sure. Hilarious…..sets the tone for the whole relationship.

Jordan spent a lot of airtime fussing in the mirror.
I can’t take Robbie seriously in his houndstooth clown suit.

Why so much focus on Aaron not speaking to the happy couple? Jo Josephine’s sister doesn’t talk either?
Great Re-cap….

Nikki
Nikki
August 2, 2016 5:49 pm
Reply to  tracee

Jo Josephine!!! Wasn’t that the greatest bit ever

tracee
tracee
August 2, 2016 5:55 pm
Reply to  Nikki

Hilarious……Robbie calls her Jo and Joelle and Jo Jo…poor Robbie

Mollie A
Mollie A
August 2, 2016 8:43 am

You. Nailed. It. She picked the wrong guy, hands down, but it’s her mistake. Who will be the next bachelor?! Welcome home, Lincee!

Cindy S.
Cindy S.
August 2, 2016 8:55 am

So glad you noticed the Robby poof that remained intact after he went under water. How is that possible?

I’m from the south and thought I’d heard it all. But ‘you can’t ride a horse with two butts’ about did me in! Thank you Lincee or adding another saying to my repertoire!

Capri
Capri
August 2, 2016 6:30 pm
Reply to  Cindy S.

I thought that was a reference to Sweet Home Alabama? “You can’t ride two horses with one ass, sugarbean.”

NicoleinWI
NicoleinWI
August 3, 2016 8:51 am
Reply to  Capri

That was the first thing I thought of to. Love that movie.

Kelly Girl
Kelly Girl
August 2, 2016 9:08 am

I know a lot of people weren’t into Robby, but it was obvious he was crazy in love with her (reminded me of the Ashley and JP season). When her entire family was routing for Robby, I had a small hope that she would make the right choice. Her brother’s advice to choose someone you want to marry not go on a New Year’s Eve date with was the best advice I’ve ever heard on the Bachelor series!

Hilarious recap Lincee as always!

Christine
Christine
August 2, 2016 9:09 am

This is the best recap ever! I laughed so hard that I nearly fell off my couch several times and my morning coffee almost came out my nose!
The conversation between JoJo’s mom and Jordan was halarious and spot on. “Are you planning to marry my sweet baby precious Princess?” “Sure.” Too good.
The comment about the non speaking sister being in the attic sewing the cold shoulder wedding gown had me rolling with laughter. That poor girl.
Why were JoJo’s brothers so toned down? Did the ABC intern slip tranquilizers into their food, or was their alcohol intake restricted? Ben was a keeper and they threatened him but these two clowns got a pass from the nutty brothers! Hmmmm.

LegallyBlondeMommy
LegallyBlondeMommy
August 2, 2016 9:35 am
Reply to  Christine

I thought the same thing! I wonder if Ben would have made a different decision if they had not been so mean and Spanish Inquisition-like to him. And Jojo would be with a quality guy instead.

Lisa
Lisa
August 2, 2016 2:38 pm

Speaking of Ben…I thought he looked miserable! I think he and Lauren may be coming to the end of their contractual obligations, as well!

Carol S.
Carol S.
August 2, 2016 8:42 pm
Reply to  Lisa

Agree…

Yesi
Yesi
August 2, 2016 10:20 pm
Reply to  Lisa

Agree! He looked SO miserable like he was gonna hear it after….

Donna
Donna
August 2, 2016 5:27 pm
Reply to  Christine

I was curious too. What happened to the crazy Fletcher’s in Dallas of Bens season? I waited all season to see them again.

KF2
KF2
August 3, 2016 11:42 am
Reply to  Christine

I noticed this too. I kept thinking they have a total hard on for Jordan because of who his brother is – like they would’t dare be mean to him for fear of missing out on box seats to the Super Bowl. Uggggg!!

angela
angela
August 3, 2016 3:37 pm
Reply to  Christine

there was something a little sick about the whole sister thing…the parents, the brothers so overinvolved with the whiney spoilt gorgeous child and the neglected shunned abandoned ugly sister. did anyone else notice how weird that older brothers were so ‘into’ their sister in such a way?

abby
abby
August 2, 2016 9:10 am

oh my gosh, “hide your frankfurters,” the sister sewing joj’s wedding dress in the attic, and nodding in agreement because the seam in his pants won’t allow getting on bended knee…those might be some of the funniest lines/images ever on this blog. hilarious!! oh my, what a season. no surprise she chose jordan, but i’m not as sure as you that she is unhappy. i think they looked decently happy, but, at the same time, i won’t be surprised if they don’t last. hey, good for him for moving to where SHE is (i feel like it’s usually the girl who moves for the guy). sad they didn’t announce the next bachelor…i wonder if robby is in the running now. hope not. i think he felt like he was truly heartbroken, but he still has not accepted that the show he wanted to be a contestant on was the bacheLOR, not the bachelorETTE. ready for the cray tonight.

Tricia
Tricia
August 2, 2016 9:21 am

Great recap as always Lincee! You are too funny, and your recaps are always much better than the actual show. I agree this engagement will be very short lived. Your friends did an awesome job filling in for you also! 🙂

Julie
Julie
August 2, 2016 9:27 am

“The sister is in the attic currently sewing a cold shoulder wedding gown.” hahahahahahahahaha OMG that is priceless. I think Jojo would have had half a chance with Robby and things working out, rather than not a chance in hell with Jordan. But at least she was kind enough not to let Robby get down on one knee and take that away from him doing it in the future with someone he actually has a future with. You know there was some crap going down in those ‘safe houses’ when news of Jordan’s real reasons for being on the show hit. That’s the reality show I want to see!

Speaking of which, does anybody watch Unreal? I cannot watch The Bachelor/ette shows now without being convinced of what actually goes on behind the scenes. Like when Jojo was “sobbing” to her Mom last night, then raised her head and not a tear to be found! Such bad acting!

Oh well, on to the trainwreck known as Bachelor in Paradise!

Lincee, welcome back!

Christine
Christine
August 2, 2016 10:09 am
Reply to  Julie

Unreal is a treasure trove of information. And it’s trashy fun too.

Lesly
Lesly
August 2, 2016 3:11 pm
Reply to  Christine

Unreal is amazing! I’ve watched both seasons. Makes you watch the Bachelor franchise with a whole new set of eyes.

Vicki
Vicki
August 2, 2016 2:40 pm
Reply to  Julie

Yes, I watch Unreal, and now I can’t watch the Bachelor franchise without thinking about what’s going on behind the scenes. Absolutely hilarious. In a really twisted way.

Lisa
Lisa
August 2, 2016 2:42 pm
Reply to  Julie

I have been watching UnREAL, too, and it definitely changes the way you look at this show! Looking forward to BIP!

Lori in Tampa
Lori in Tampa
August 2, 2016 4:12 pm
Reply to  Julie

So would you recommend watching Unreal or does knowing all of that somehow spoil the Bachelor and Bachelorette in a way? I avoid Reality Steve because I don’t want to know spoilers to ruin watching during the season. But I always go back and read his posts starting back at the beginning of the season. I prefer his info “after the fact”.

Lisa
Lisa
August 2, 2016 4:31 pm
Reply to  Lori in Tampa

UnREAL is very entertaining and probably exaggerates the “behind the scenes” shenanigans, but it does take some of the shine off The Bachelor/ette. I still enjoy both, but mostly due to this blog!

Capri
Capri
August 2, 2016 6:34 pm
Reply to  Lisa

It will change your perspective on reality tv.

LegallyBlondeMommy
LegallyBlondeMommy
August 2, 2016 5:35 pm
Reply to  Julie

What channel is Unreal on? Can I binge-watch the past episodes? Can’t wait!

Margo
Margo
August 3, 2016 12:44 pm
Reply to  Julie

LOVE unreal. I watch it on line Every Tuesday!!!! LOVE LOVE. It is produced by former real bach.producer. and i think its really close to real. Remember.. there is no such thing as reality TV. “The observed act observed” Bachelorette, BIP, and Bachelor are no exception. The observed act observed.

tracy
tracy
August 2, 2016 9:49 am

o.k. … i guess i’m the only person who liked jordan? i think he seems like a stand up guy who has been held to a different standard because of his last name and assumptions made about him because of that. i thought they looked happy last night and that jojo just looked relieved that it was over.

Mary
Mary
August 2, 2016 10:34 am
Reply to  tracy

You’re not alone. I like Jordan as well. I think people are too quick to judge him. I don’t necessarily think it will happen, but I’d like to see them stay together.

RoseFan
August 2, 2016 11:46 am
Reply to  tracy

I like Jordan too. I think they have been blasted and criticized by the media and might actually make it. They admitted that it has been difficult, but they are still together It seems odd that everybody is so quick to dismiss that Jordan might actually be a stand-up guy. I never did like Robby for her – never seemed “real”

Beth
August 2, 2016 11:47 am
Reply to  tracy

I liked him too!!

Lori in Tampa
Lori in Tampa
August 2, 2016 4:19 pm
Reply to  tracy

I liked him in general, but it didn’t seem like he felt as strongly for Jojo as she did for him. And even though Luke and Chase and even Robby (for his stronger feelings for her) were better on paper, you simply can’t help how you feel for someone. When you fall for someone (in her case , Jordan) it is human nature to see what you want to see. I’ve been there, so I understand. Chemistry then love always win out. I don’t think she necessarily has horrible choices in men per say either, but sadly Jordan didn’t say to her “I’m sorry, I’m just not that in to you”. Jordan definitely knew that wasn’t going to help his career and since he was already there….

tracee
tracee
August 2, 2016 5:58 pm
Reply to  tracy

I like Chase ….but …for me!! …It has been obvious from the start that Jo Jo would choose Jordan. Last night is the first time I could see that he really loved Jo Jo. Probably because of the wicked editing. It has never been him focusing on Aaron….I don’t even remember him mentioning him unless pressed. ABC has been driving that entire focus.

Jorjor
Jorjor
August 2, 2016 8:15 pm
Reply to  tracy

Tracy I totally agree, not one person at ATFR has had a family member come up, it has zero to do with their relationship and I was very disappointed in OHCH badgering them about Aaron and about “how no one has as much excitement as they did last year over you relationship”… If it was my first time in public with my fiancé I would be super annoyed too (as it seemed Jojo was). I think Jordan is a well mannered, well spoken, handsome guy who has had a pretty big target on his back for being there for the right reasons (right reasons) because of his last name. I normally couldn’t care less about the future of these couples but I have a soft spot for these two and wish them to best!

Babs
Babs
August 2, 2016 10:00 pm
Reply to  Jorjor

I agree too, I’m sure OHCH was basically made to bring up Aaron. I noticed they made sure to have him bring it up several times as a build up during the show. They made it seem like they were going to get to the bottom of it and I half expected Aaron to be there the way he went on about it. Poor taste, I have to wonder if ABC realizes how much viewers hate that type of attempted manipulation.

CO Kathleen
CO Kathleen
August 3, 2016 6:54 am
Reply to  tracy

I liked Jordan too. Sure he’s a little quirky but not a mean-spirited poser and I really wish them the best and hope they make it. Life is tough and we all need encouragement and I’m glad I don’t have the public exposure they have weighing my every move and choice of words.

As a mom, it saddens me to hear about Aaron’s rift with the family. He holds the power of access and invitation into his unique life and what’s been lost by cutting them off will sting for a lifetime. Get over your ego and talk about what’s bothering you instead of trashing everyone to the sidelines knowing how much that hurts them. He will regret that down deep one day…but probably when it’s too late.

Laura
Laura
August 3, 2016 7:05 pm
Reply to  tracy

I liked Jordan too and actually didn’t really get this recap even though I usually love Lincee’s recaps. How was Robbie possibly the better choice here? Maybe on paper he would read like a better choice for a generic lady, but not for Jojo. She was clearly not into him. I also thought his SUPER EARLY admission that he was in love with her was a huge red flag. And I thought that she & Jordan did seem happy!

I actually thought the final 2 was going to come down to Luke & Jordan and I wasn’t sure who she would choose between them. I was shocked when she booted Luke but immediately thought, well Jordan just got the final rose! I reckon Luke will be the next Bachelor.

April
August 4, 2016 11:31 pm
Reply to  Laura

I think Jojo liked Luke more than the show let on but knew she ultimately wasn’t going to pick him and that him saying the ILY too late nonsense was indeed fabricated nonsense so that Luke’s dumping could be strategically timed and framed in such a way that he’d be a shoo-in for the Bach position.

Anna Marie
Anna Marie
August 2, 2016 9:57 am

Great recap, Linc! Let me just say after reading ALL and EVERY recap ever done, I’m just so happy I’m not a Bachelorette! lol Heaven only knows I don’t need alcohol to make poor decisions… I ride the Joj wagon pretty well! Lincee, you’d have a field day with me! lolololol Pray for me!
Bring on BIP!

Ashley V
Ashley V
August 2, 2016 10:16 am

Admittedly, I haven’t watched a season from this franchise since Hotter than Crap Brad (take 2) was the bachelor, but for some strange reason, I read the reality Steve spoilers and then watched bits and pieces of the finale and ATFR. I feel pretty confident they will be broken up within the year, but I didn’t actually think she looked unhappy last night. I’m not the most intuitive person, but I kept thinking that they both actually seemed happy, which boggles my mind. It truly boggles my mind that if they are truly happy (and not just shooting for an Emmy for their roles), they truly believe that the relationship that was formed in under two months, in a fake reality, could actually last a lifetime. Shaking my head…

Ashley V
Ashley V
August 2, 2016 10:18 am
Reply to  Ashley V

And that could be the most times the word ‘truly’ has ever been used in a comment. I was going for emphasis since I can’t use italics. 😉

Rachel G
Rachel G
August 2, 2016 10:21 am

Great recap, as always, Lincee! And your friends did a fabulous job last week as well! I wondered if you’d mention JoJo’s single poor cold boob during ATFR. I kept trying to figure out what her dress was doing, and if it was doing what it was supposed to be doing. Maybe the cold boob was adding to her look of discomfort?

I knew last night would be a bust when she sent Luke and Chase home. Robby and Jordan have screamed that they weren’t there for the “right reasons” from the beginning.

I’m hoping for Luke for the next Bachelor, just so we can watch him do things in boots and jeans… Yes, ma’am! 🙂

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