Bachelor in Paradise Recap: Not Mateo 4-Evr

It’s stormy on the beaches of Sayulita, Mexico, and that can only mean one thing: A rose ceremony is inevitable. Blake must choose who will carry his coveted bud and, when another man picks Hannah first, which lucky lady who looks good in a bathing suit will get his rose instead.

There are twelve women and nine men. Someone who is really good at math tells us that three women will be going home. Although my calculations weren’t technically right from my prediction last week, I can say that the results weren’t surprising in the least. 

Derek hands his rose to Demi and Clay to Havana. No surprises there. Wills gives his to Katie and then Keith/Kevin gives his to Sydney. She was one of my picks to go home, based solely on the assumption that Old Man Chris is a decent guy. He’s not.

We see that John Paul Jones gives his rose to Onyeka. I couldn’t understand his words, but using context clues filled, I think he thinks she’s cool. Cam (#bless) gives his to Caelyn. Then Dylan gives his to Hannah, leaving Blake to invite Tayshia to stay on the island. Finally, Old Man Chris chooses Mother Russia over Annaliese (who has been fawning all over him for a week) and she goes home with Bibs and that girl who made JPJ puke. 

And now for episode 3!

The Man in Golden Panties

Model Jordan from Becca’s season arrives on “his beach” basking in the aroma of sweet tangerine. Why does Jordan think he owns the place? Because he schooled everyone last year, played the game, and ended up proposing to Jenna! Who cares that they broke up the same day. My point is that he knows the ropes and someone will be “calling me Daddy by the end of this.”

Jordan is looking for love. And that love’s name is Hannah.

Jordan whisks Hannah away immediately because, you know, they’re both models. Hannah explains that Dylan gave her his rose the night before, but that Blake is also pursuing her pretty hard. In a nutshell, she’s Most Popular and Jordan needs to take a number. 

He pulls Havana Nicole away next. She mentions her date with Clay, but claims she’s open. She also tells Jordan that Kristina took Blake on a date and that Blake took Tayshia on a date but everyone still likes Hannah equally. 

After Jordan gets Kristina in a corner to spill the beans about her date with Blake, she tells him that it wasn’t romantic. She just needed to talk about Stagecoach and how he “hung out” with Caelyn. This officially blows Jordan’s mind. Blake is the problem here. He puts his spoon in everyone’s pudding.

Using this math, he has no choice but to ask Hannah out on his date. It just makes sense. He pitches it as “let’s go have fun.” She agrees. Then she changes her mind. She doesn’t want to be a communal pudding cup. 

Hannah tells Jordan that she is “connecting with Dylan,” and wants to try and figure out where she stands with Blake. Jordan respects what she’s saying and wastes no time stealing Blake away for a little one-on-one time.

Jordan: This is my beach and I just got turned down on a date. They are all confused because of you. Spend the day clearing git up, man. This does not look good.
Blake: I know.

Hannah sidles up next to Dylan who looks like he’s ready to throw in the towel. Paradise is hard, y’all, and he’s more exhausted than he’s ever been in his entire life. But when his lady friend shares that she’s not going on a date with Justice of the Peace Jordan, his entire body relaxes. He’s so happy, he kisses her collarbone that protrudes from her body. 

Let the record show that she does not look as happy as the guy whose name is not Mateo.

Welcome to the Jungle

Jordan tells the camera that Havana is not his first pick, but she’ll do. Nicole agrees to go on the date, changes into sporty clothes, and gives Clay a chilly “good-bye” as she wanders down the path with the semi-Chach. She admits that she wants to play a little hard to get, hoping that Clay will realize she’s a hot commodity. 

Clay retaliates by making jokes and using sarcasm. He and Chandler Bing are my spirit animals.

Jordan and Havana zip line through the jungle, courtesy of Jorge’s Tours. The go-pro on their helmets produce the most unfortunate angles. It’s extremely unflattering. What are you gonna do?

They sort of have a conversation in a jungle treehouse where Jorge, allegedly, lost his virginity. Gross. Also, why? 

When they return, Clay is very happy to see Havana again. He missed her and wants to snuggle on the outdoor bed. Clay asks her how the dates compared and she answers, “There was no comparison.” Then they make out. 

Check Yes or No

HELP ME JESUS, Cam writes Caelyn a letter. I should be applauding that he didn’t execute the sweet gesture through his gift of rapping, but the love note was not good. Not good at all. It was everything Caelyn could do to not laugh in her morning green drink. Vodka? Can we get some vodka in this please? Where is Wells?

It was painful. Definitely a hide behind the couch cushion moment. Cam is smitten and believes with his whole heart that Caelyn feels the same. 

Then Big Mike shows up with his fabulous teeth and eyebrows and muscles and everything changes. Cam is convinced Big Mike is in Paradise to screw this up. It’s the only logical explanation. Otherwise, he and Caelyn would be shoving Clay and Havana off the beach bed to do a little making out of their own. 

All the girls go ga-ga over Mike’s entrance. Onyeka calls him a “snack” and I decide to make that happen in Houston. Just like fetch. All the guys start sweating and suddenly get a little mopey. Especially Cam when Big Mike asks Caelyn on his date and she says yes before he can finish the sentence. 

Cam is distraught. He cries for the remainder of the episode. This is not an exaggeration. 

Mike and Caelyn bond over the fact that it’s super hard to fall in love on a reality show, only to get your heart stomped on in front of millions of people. Mike appears to like Caelyn. A lot. I can’t read Caelyn’s facial expressions, so I have no idea if she’s excited. The mariachi band seems to brighten her mood. Maybe she was self-conscious about the shirt she was wearing as a dress.

Cry Me a River

Poor Wills is on the struggle bus. He took a number to like Hannah and was denied. Now he’s moved on to Katie. He wants to do something special for her. So he asks Wells to whip up a pitcher of orange juice to sip on as he tells her that she is the bomb. 

Katie starts crying mid-compliment. Why? Because Wills is so nice and she’s not interested. Also why? She is sloshed. Three sheets to the wind. Wasted. Drunk as a skunk. 

Through a very slurred conversation, I think Katie tells Wills that she doesn’t want to be a Blake. She doesn’t want to have more than one boyfriend on the beach. And since she must give Wills the old heave-ho, she feels like a MONSTER. 

Where does she find comfort? In the arms of Old Man Chris. WHAT IS HAPPENING? Katie was my favorite and her judgement is clearly compromised by copious amounts of tequila. Old Man Chris hasn’t seen Kristina since he gave her his rose, so he feels the need to milk this moment for what it’s worth so he can live another week on the island. They make out on the beach bed and I roll my eyes. 

The Girl is Mine

Blake finally makes his move. Once the sun sets, he asks to speak to Hannah. She literally removes herself from Dylan’s arms and accompanies Blake exactly two-hundred yards away. Blake tells her what she’s feeling and how he’s going to fight for her and how she’s making excuses in her head because in her gut, she knows she should be with him.

Isn’t it interesting how Blake knows what other people are feeling? Does that make him an Enneagram 4? Are they the ones who can read minds?

Blake decides to teach Hannah how to dance. Sadly, three other women watch FROM RIGHT THERE AT THE BAR, commenting that they, too, had received private dance lessons from Blake. Then Blake and Hannah start making out. With Dylan and the whole cast. RIGHT THERE AT THE BAR. 

Dylan thinks this is about as disrespectful as it gets. And just when I’m about to scold him for blaming only Blake in this situation, he starts to question why Hannah is letting it happen. He threatens to go interrupt and ask her. Most of the women tell him NO! 

Demi and I shout, “DO IT!”

Dylan calmly walks over and politely waits for Blake to take his tongue out of his girlfriend’s mouth. Blake is irritated because he had waited all day for alone time with Hannah. 

Blake: I want to take this time to focus on Hannah.
Dylan: Like you focused on every girl here?
Lincee: BURN!

Blake rolls his eyes at Dylan’s low blow. Then he starts reading minds again and tells Dylan that Hannah needs to take her time to make an informed decision. It’s a big week now that the girls have the power. He tags the end by telling Dylan that he’s making Hannah feel very uncomfortable. 

Hannah just stands there and pulls at her ponytail. Dylan addresses both parties, explaining that he just wants everyone to be on the same page. When they stand in silence for sixty seconds, Dylan looks at Hannah, pleading for her to say a word. Any word. 

When she doesn’t, Dylan walks off and leaves both of them to continue their dancing in the surf beside the rock where Cam is crying. 

Everyone immediately labels Hannah as a player. Even Dylan wonders why Hannah clearly hasn’t been upfront with him. It’s the ultimate slap in the face.

I hate this. Dylan is such a snack. Hannah is the opposite of fetch. 

FAVORITE QUOTES: 

Bibs: If I had slept with Blake, would I have stayed too?

Jordan: There’s a different between putting your foot in your mouth verses being a dumb a$$. Blake’s a dumb a$$.

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Kate
Kate
August 13, 2019 7:12 pm

Great recap as usual! I am actually wondering if Katie and Chris have been hanging out together and like each other, but since they are not “A-list BIPers”, their interactions were not caught by the cameramen. That is the explanation that makes some sense of her crying/not talking to Wills – she likes him but doesn’t “like him” like him, and she feels guilty.

Hannah needs to make up her mind which guy she likes!

I don’t see much chemistry between Mike and Caelynn – more just a producer pick to irritate Cam. I felt so bad for Cam and Onyeka (more her) after Mike and Caelynn left for their date.

Why didn’t Cam and Annelise get together? They would be perfect for each other, and would already be planning their wedding!

Amy
Amy
August 14, 2019 10:20 am
Reply to  Kate

I was thinking the same thing about Cam and Anneliese! They are made for each other haha

NewMama
NewMama
August 14, 2019 12:19 pm
Reply to  Kate

Yes! Camaliese!!

HopperGuy
HopperGuy
August 13, 2019 8:22 pm

I continue to understand that the only reason I watch this disaster is because of Lindsey’s Blog, which is the highlight. However, on this occasion, you missed the exponential expansion of the “love triangle” to include the love pentagon and the love octagon!!

Jeni
Jeni
August 13, 2019 11:46 pm
Reply to  HopperGuy

Oh my goodness… the love octagon!!! I died and cried. Because these young influencers can’t do math. So ridiculous!

Laurie
Laurie
August 14, 2019 8:35 am
Reply to  HopperGuy

No kidding….the recap makes it worth while to watch this complete nonsense.

Jeet
Jeet
August 13, 2019 11:41 pm

Great recap Lincee! I have to admit Jordan has grown on me. He was cocky but hilarious. Hannah has dropped from my list of favorites to least favorites. She was brutal to kiss shifty-eyed Blake in front of Dylan. And her standing there all innocent and uncertain of what to do or say was an act. She desperately wants to be the most-wanted girl on the beach and is playing sweet Dylan. Not surprised who went home. I like Bibiana but she doesn’t really try, at least that is how she is edited.

Lexie
Lexie
August 14, 2019 7:32 am

I just want to know who has six toes.

Shelly
Shelly
August 14, 2019 9:12 am

Lincee, I’m offended that you would identify Blake as a 4. We Fours are way too self-absorbed to be able to read other people’s minds! There needs to be a new number for anyone who would voluntarily be a part of this franchise

Rosa
Rosa
August 14, 2019 9:20 am

In past seasons you see people actually laying out on the beach, or in the pool. This season is 99% drama and love triangles! I agree w/ your story last night Lincee, I could watch this all day! LOL I think Katie is SO PRETTY. Why doesn’t she go after Clay, or Mike? Nothing against Chris and he definitely has a better edit this go around. They just don’t go together to me. I’m over Blake and Hannah. Kinda wish Dylan would kick her to the curb and go after someone else. Jordan is hilarious but I think he needs to take it down just a notch or two. He came in full turbo! Can’t wait for Tuesday’s recap!

LORRAINE
LORRAINE
August 14, 2019 1:16 pm

Awesome Recap!!! Loved the phrases Communal Pudding Cup.. and Old Man Chris— I laughed.. but he is only 34… that’s not old.
Cam is a HOT MESS!!! I wish he would have been ejected from the beach for all his bawling.
I like Clay, hope he rebounds and finds love!
Not sure what happened on the Caelynn and Mike date, he must have fallen in love before BIP…
Jordan was Over the TOP Bananas… I didn’t care for his return at ALL.

Paula
Paula
August 14, 2019 3:25 pm

Why didn’t Annaleise and Cam get together?!! They seem like a match made in heaven.

Lara
Lara
August 15, 2019 11:53 am

Great recap! My favorite line this time was regarding town villain Blake “He puts his spoon in everyone’s pudding”, ha! and true. I still like Dylan and love the Enneagram reference. I am a 4 and a 9 (Peacemaker) and would agree, we are intuitive (and probably way too sensitive). What’s funny about personality tests is that the En 4 is comparable to the MBTI: INFJ (Introvert, Intuitive, Feeling..). The Myers Briggs test makes us sound like lovely people you would invite over for dinner, (into beauty and wisdom), the Enneagram makes us sound like we have borderline personality disorder. I like the Enneagram but is definitely more focused on your dark side. I happened to get about half 4 and half 9 which is like INFJ and INFP.

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