Caught Red Handed - The Bachelorette Michelle's Season NIGHT 1 Recap

The Bachelorette Season 18 with Michelle Young is finally here! So what went down on Night 1? Who's the early frontrunner for the season and my night 1 pick? Who had the best and worst gimmicks? Who is Ryan and why does he have a folder with notes on how to be on the show? Check it out in the latest recap and breakdown for The Bachelorette season 18 episode 1!
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[@BachelorFantake]

I'm just waiting for Ryan, Aaron and James to all meet in Paradise.

[@goosebump801]

Oh boy! That sounds like a dangerous combo 😂💐

[@bkopgamer]

That would be funny though 😂.

[@sophiepritchett3779]

it will be interesting to see what kind of edit each of the guys get. We know at least that Clayton will be getting a positive one

[@Aledale581]

Sneakster!

[@katy4523]

Becca definitely spilled the tea about that guy on the podcast. My friend was telling me about it 😂😂😂

[@iCatherine1313]

Michelle’s disappointed teacher energy when she was talking to Ryan about his notes was AMAZING!!!

[@laura031253125]

She’s such a teacher 😂

[@DottieMinerva]

I loved when she pointed out to Rodney that he picked the only green apple when she asked what kind of apple he is lol

[@katy4523]

AND her face when the guy said Granny Smith apples 😂

[@djosephine]

It was aggressive

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

@@djosephine Snowflake

[@iizou1738]

so disappointed that they didn't scan all of ryan's notes and upload it like a formal court document lmao. I wanted to see more of the folder!

[@clalyrics441]

LMAOO I WISH

[@HersheysLovr]

haha omg I had the same thoughts as well! except I was like I want it in pdf for casual reading

[@cariboumaker2452]

There's no way it's real.

[@kfhibernating]

I thought it was weird they were even looking through suitcases?!?! It’s so intrusive.

[@iizou1738]

@@cariboumaker2452 yeah lol, as soon as I saw it I was like "he has to be a plant". I still want to see the rest of the notes though. "she's a teacher so pretend like you're really into that stuff"??? it read like a 6th grader's master plan or a teen girl magazine telling you how to get your crush to notice you. complete with the misspelled title & Michelle giving him the disappointed teacher vibes and him getting sent into the hallway and everything. my sister and I were dying.

[@Richard-lh3te]

Michelle is so sweet and genuine, I hope she doesn’t get screwed over in this reality show machine.

[@elizabeth_9746]

I feel like she’ll do anything in her power to be mindful and to prevent them from tricking her, however, I’m sure the producers will try. They only care about ratings, not humans 😞

[@nicholasgarrick7546]

I love how Michelle handled the whole situation, she didn't just take tayshia's, and Kaitlyn word for it ,she gave into him a chance to explain, and then actually went ,and look into the matter, and after she decided what she want to do, she did it respectfully.

[@joymc3281]

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[@elizabeth_9746]

My favorite part was after she stated her decision, he tried twice to cross her boundaries, and she didn’t allow it. What a role model!

[@1105pitbull]

Why wasn't she told sooner then if hey thought he was such a threat? Also, how appropriate was it for the girls to go rummaging through the guys' luggage???

[@IAmNotNicolex]

@@1105pitbull because it was ✨planned✨ and 🌹sCrIpTeD🌹

[@cindy03709]

Yes I loved it also!! I already love her season

[@cerisebiscuit51]

Every guy this season is just the “Hi, my name is Trey and I have a basketball game tomorrow!” vine

[@nailinthefashion]

oh my ~gawrsh~

[@joakuz]

Bahahahha 🤣 So true!

[@thegalhorowitz]

jenna marbles yo. why you make me cry CERISE =(

[@marthamcneely6877]

“I’m a point guard, I got shoe game…”

[@calm1047]

You sound racist Cerise like this guys just hang around a basketball court!

[@olaide1521]

Joe doesn't feel genuine to me. My issue with him though is why didn't he introduce himself as someone she already knows and acknowledge that he ghosted her. He could have been like; "Michelle I'm Joe, you may recognize me as someone you used to chat with online and I know I ghosted you and I'm sorry... I'll get to explain more inside". Did he think she'd forgotten how he looked like? He looked like he was just going to hope she didn't recognize him and sweep the issue aside. He was already like "see you inside" when she recollected who he was. Doesn't seem genuine to me. Someone with genuine intentions would have acknowledged it during the limo entrance and then continued the talk and explanation inside. She even had to pull him aside first.

[@khelix23]

Yeah! I’m not getting good vibes from him.

[@jessicas_realm]

This!!

[@paulinaispunk]

Agreeeed, this is spot on the vibe

[@kennnnnnnnn2598]

Yea I thought the same

[@cy583]

Yup!!! I thought the same thing. It feels like he was hoping she wouldn’t figure out which is why he avoided the question until she asked his last name. Not a good vibe from him

[@Maria_745]

Am I the only one who thought the whole Ryan's notes thing reeked of production? Why would they go through the guys' stuff in the first place? And only to conveniently find a hastily written guide with "bachlorette" smack dab on the front? I'm not saying that he didn't write them or know what was in them but it was weird that the notes addressed him, i.e. "you need to do x" instead of "i need to do x" or just "do x"

[@tyra6012]

wouldn't be surprised if a producer was like "hey you should have a plan going into this, maybe even write it down" inspiring the folder

[@TaraSL8r]

Blake Hortsmann said on his ig story that the producers go through all of their things and that is in the contract so the producers probably found the notes and then told Kaitlyn & Taysia to go searching the rooms for content.

[@Maria_745]

@@TaraSL8r that makes sense it just felt so lazy that they only showed his stuff on camera. Like maybe it could feel organic if they showed Kaitlyn and Tayshia looking at funny/unexpected items from the other guys before revealing the folder

[@user-xh6jk4mi8u]

His ex came out and publicly said that he kept extensive notes/Google docs on everything in his life. Like on vacations, on his ex’s favorite things, and on everything he thought he did wrong on previous relationships. He’s just that kind of person 😭

[@djosephine]

@@user-xh6jk4mi8u I could tell he was that type of guy. I take notes on everything, I’m that kind of girl so I understood him and I felt bad for him in that moment. Felt like the whole thing was wrong

[@machodgdon]

That whole playbook just screamed desperation on the producers part for drama. I genuinely felt pain watching that

[@cerisebiscuit51]

I’ve seen somewhere online that he was The Bachelor in an official stage show. So I can imagine that production had a huge hand in that red folder 👀

[@bkopgamer]

Yes the producers wanted that drama, however Ryan dug his own grave by bringing his agenda because it came across as not only creepy but also very calculated. What he did was unacceptable.

[@laura031253125]

I think he had a deal with the producers, maybe they paid him to do that? That’s honestly what I think and it was kind of stupid because it didn’t have the drama/shock factor they hoped for, like it was so obviously planned by production that no one cares.

[@ashleycotterell5419]

Right? They just HAPPENED to go through luggage, happened to go through his specifically, he was dumb enough to physically bring the notes...

[@KSynBlaze]

Mac Hodgedon:-- Skunk aroma!!!

[@debbiegallett1125]

How many times are they going to make that poor woman walk up and down those stairs?

[@joakuz]

Exactly my thoughts!! Especially in that tight dress and high heels. I’m so impressed that she didn’t trip and fall!

[@stormyv.8890]

She is so beautiful.. that's probably why they keep making her walk down them..

[@sandraatkins2539]

@meat ball It was too much for anyone to do.in quick succession.

[@meikoblock]

Every guy this season is like “I know a teacher!”

[@g4money]

Squid Game + Simpsons + The Office = no one does it better with references. Good 👍 Stuff.

[@lillyvanilley7586]

Omg the relatability is on POINT

[@charlizelegaspi7716]

And RuPaul's Drag Race!

[@g4money]

@@charlizelegaspi7716 my bad, you are right, it is just a snippet but funny as hell.

[@doreenmodi2476]

I totally agree

[@kathryncannon8603]

Can we please talk about the stairs?! The amount of athleticism needed to be on this season-night one, the must pass going up and down a huge flight of stairs over and over and over test.

[@nailinthefashion]

it's a good thing they all workout obsessively, to their and our benefit lmfaaaaooooo

[@cassandrawestgate5775]

You can tell Michelle is very fit. Her arms are incredibly toned!

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

Yes! When she gave the first impression rose I think she was still recovering from those steps a little!

[@cindy03709]

Girl do you see Michelle's arms you can tell she works out! Lol

[@shannonranalli8688]

the camera crew this season is absolutely killing me.... the talking head of rick's head on the platter, and then the full body shot of ryan awkwardly standing outside while michelle reads the notes... i was CACKLINGGG

[@dianad1968]

LOL, standing outside AND trying to explain away his notes. Like a kid trying to trying to talk his way of being sent to the principal's office.

[@DianeShira]

I feel like Michelle's elegance, authenticity, intellect, empathy, strength (athleticism and emotional, from what it seems), and playfulness will carry this season. And Nayte. He seems awesome and is my first-impression favorite. I'm thinkin' Michelle will fast become one of my top three favorite bachelorettes of all time, tied for first place with Tayshia with Emily M. a close second.

[@s.h.1309]

She’s also drop dead gorgeous

[@DianeShira]

@@s.h.1309 - yessss!!!

[@dianad1968]

I've liked her since she first entered Matt's season, and I don't think she'll disappoint me here. She's a lovely young lady, and my hope for her is that she finds love...it's a long shot, but possible.

[@Kiniko07]

So tired of the “people not here for the right reason,” lets be honest none of them including the bachelorette is there for love. Everyone is an opportunist. Love is maybe a bonus.

[@jadedjimmy]

Yup, and last season took that premise to its utmost outlandish extreme with them literally calling out a new person each week for not "being there for the right reasons". Hopefully it doesn't happen again this season

[@sophie7780]

the producers heard all of the criticism of there not being enough diversity in the franchise so they said fine we'll give you two canadians this season

[@perisndirangu1280]

Joe ….ghosted her and.. then shows up on her bachelorette….. bye boy

[@paulojrneto]

I can't with the big paragraphs for Jason Tartick and Blake Horstmann and just "has major swagger" for Mike Johnson. There's more to my man Mike J than that.

[@Varaidzo1]

It has to be staged. Maybe they even gave him those notes and he's an actor and they paid him

[@court529]

She likes Nayte. (Gotta admit: I do, too.) Girlie was all heart eyes from the moment he stepped out of the limo.

[@nicholasgarrick7546]

I laughed out loud every time Rick was there with his head on the lettue plate , seriously I cant explain it how it was hilarious, and make my day 🤣.

[@bashful_michael]

Same here. Every time they would show Rick I would just start laughing 😂

[@TheLindaLou1]

Me too!😂

[@sarawood7129]

The way they set a drink in front of his face 💀 😂

[@nicholasgarrick7546]

Joe is an opportunist man , might there showed up thinking she liked him so you earlier with it, if not be in the final 4 ,and get the opportunity to get selected the bachelor. How can you ghost someone, and show no interest, and suddenly when you see them doing well, you showed up. I hope michelle use her common sense , and politely showed him the door.

[@kinetic.finley]

Although I can totally see this pov, I think that the weight of anxiety has to be taken into account here. He was going through a traumatic event and shut himself down. Anxiety and depression can make it hard to remember checking in and replying to messages. Especially when it becomes overwhelming. The fact that he's sought out counseling to work through it and come out stronger, is enough to consider that he might have the best of intentions now.

[@AnimaKinz]

I feel like the fact that he wouldn't tell her how they knew each other until she LITERALLY PROVED SHE KNEW HIS LAST NAME was not a good sign.

[@vanillaghetto]

She didn't. This is why she's single (no doubt).

[@olaide1521]

My issue with him though is why didn't he introduce himself as that guy from the time he got out the limo and apologize during his introduction. Did he think she'd forgotten how he looked like. He was already like "see you inside" when she recollected who he was. Doesn't seem genuine to me. Someone with genuine intentions would have acknowledged it during the limo entrance and then continued the talk and explanation inside. She even had to pull him aside first.

[@cgill914]

It gave me red flags 😬 Not a great start for him I don’t think…

[@abovewater6918]

Going through someone's stuff is kinda messed up. What if someone had like a deeply personal letter from a dead relative that they weren't ready to share with other people yet. Or simply had "Preparation H" in their bag, haha.

[@reneerichardsonbooks]

Yeah. Totally produced.

[@laurablack1030]

I agree. Maybe all of them had “notes” of some kind but they didn’t surface. Seems wrong, even illegal to randomly go through people’s personal belongings. And her decision to Ax him over “Having notes” seems very unfair. A snap judgement. Hopefully she doesn’t do that with her students but gives them the benefit of the doubt! The whole thing was concerning.

[@reneerichardsonbooks]

The whole Ryan thing reeeeeeked of production. He seemed like a production plant and he seemed like he acted. It was super convenient that the first time K&T go through the men’s rooms, they find a whole document like that. Why wouldn’t they show more of the men’s goofy or embarrassing stuff? I don’t know. I feel like they know Michelle is intelligent, mature, and not messing around so production feels they have to create drama for excitement. Something smells fishy.

[@alyssagamatero204]

I wish Pardeep got more screen time this episode! I was so excited to see him get a rose.

[@sindycharles7141]

Same here it’s good to see an Indian make it past night 1 for a chance cause these bachelorettes were not open with looks at all. I do believe maybe he didn’t get a chance to talk to her the 1st night that’s why he didn’t get a second of our screen time. She mentioned she didn’t get a chance to talk to everyone in her rose ceremony speech 🥂

[@desirae827]

When Michelle is reading Ryan's notes the clock in the background says 4:49. Is that AM?!

[@ashleycotterell5419]

Probably, the first nights usually last well into the sunrise

[@roreecolaluca3964]

Oh yeah, didn’t you see the sun come up when they cut to the last scene of the rose ceremony?

[@AmandaTitus85]

I relate to Nate… my parents have been married for 20+ years, but they are not affectionate. My parents don’t kiss either. Affection is so foreign in my family

[@dahliaherrod4301]

Me too! My mother and stepfather together for 20 years with 2 kids and not a single kiss shown.

[@DottieMinerva]

I am trying really hard to be open to Clayton but he’s such a basic pick IMO. It’s like Colton 2.0. I don’t understand why they picked him before it ever aired.

[@mayaihling6629]

yes THANK YOU. so not looking forward to the next season, but trying to keep an open mind. seems like just another white football player bachelor, yay.

[@angelaraber]

They usually wait until bachelor nation fans speak out as to who their favourite is. There's never been an early choice like this ...and to have it leaked before the show even airs so we all know that he doesn't win? It's all very suspicious. They've shown before that they don't care what the fans want which is a big mistake. Still waiting for Mike Johnson to get his turn. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@alexandrareid4100]

@@angelaraber they always have to film at this time, but yes they should've picked someone we have seen before

[@DottieMinerva]

@@alexandrareid4100 especially since Katie’s season had a ton of fan favorites

[@beccag2758]

I mean, we have seen basically nothing of him yet, I think it’s fair to wait to judge the pick. But I do think it’s unusually sloppy to leak the bachelor this early

[@nicholasgarrick7546]

Why didn't Rodney dress up as a green apple he wanted to be granny smith?😂.

[@cherylstelmar6475]

Boy that whole Ryan note thing sure seemed like a setup…

[@vickie2263]

It had producers written all over it !!!!!!!

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

Right now I’m definitely Team Nayte. The spark is 100% there.

[@AnimaKinz]

Would anyone else like to cry about the fact that Bryan was sent home? I know we didn't hardly see him, but he seemed adorable. :-(

[@vanillaghetto]

Me!! Did you read his bio, too? He's 6'7", cultured, travelled, current NFL player...she has *really* bad taste in men imho.

[@smarterperson16]

omg i know!! sucks that we didn't see much from him. he seems like a gem and i hope that if he's still single come next june, we see him on bip. :(

[@lindsaymarshall2654]

Your Office reference this week were, as Dwight would say, Perfectenshlag.

[@IceIceEmily]

When Michelle is reading the notes the clock in the background says 4:49….. like 4:49AM. YIKES!

[@sunflowersentimientos]

I'm LIVING FOR ALL THESE SQUID GAMES REFERENCES hahahahaha

[@speedude0164]

There's just no way Ryan (or his friend's wife) isn't a Bachelor Fantake superfan.

[@strawberreez]

I believe that Ryan had these notes, maybe they were even gifted by his SIL as he said, and he - being kinda dumb/ditzy as he seems - just told a producer because he's in quarantine and bored and venting/oversharing. The producer then goes all Mr Burns and hisses, "excellent" into the void and the plotting began. I also think that it's very possible that he doesn't know anything about the bachelor/ette even though he's participated in those events. You don't need to have knowledge from watching the show to know how it works or to be part of any those charity gigs.

[@vanillaghetto]

Any Bach contestant with half a brain would assume that the staff would secretly go through their bags/possessions...as they want total control, to dig up dirt, and have endless rules about no phones, (certain) reading material, etc.

[@strawberreez]

@@vanillaghetto True, but many contestants have talked about at lengths about how they have all tried to sneak in weed, cigarettes, cell phones, etc, and how many of them have succeeded even. I just think with his adamant denial of "there's nothing to find", I really think he's convinced himself that everybody either carries notes like these or that they are so "smart" to have that she'd either not care or even be impressed... So with that delusion, why wouldn't he just spill the beans to a producer? That's my tinfoil hat theory.

[@vanillaghetto]

@@strawberreez He's dumb...(along with his narcissism). That's my point😉

[@strawberreez]

@@vanillaghetto Oof, then yes, I agree 😌 Hehe

[@meikoblock]

I could see producers going through his stuff like, “what is this?” and he just innocently said “oh those are notes from my SIL, she loves the show” and then that producer instantly left and was like 🤔 how do we release these documents?

[@bbd6157]

Why isn’t anyone upset that they would go through someone’s personal stuff, and notes being kept like a journal? This concerns me more than a guy keeping notes on the best way to attract the women. There are people in this world that keep detailed notes about stuff they are interested in. I think they were to quick to judge him, just like they did to Thomas in the last Bachelorette.

[@jadedjimmy]

YES. I felt the exact same. What's more annoying is the fact that no one is calling them out on being so intrusive. He did end up seeming kinda creepy overall, so I guess it works out, but the fact that they were so ready to just snoop through his stuff and then rat him out to Michelle seems unfair

[@malloryg4251]

Thank you, I absolutely hated that! And what if the roles were reversed?!! Could you imagine this happening on The Bachelor, where a couple of sneaky dudes rifle through the female contestants' stuff?? They would be cancelled in a heartbeat! Also, I'm not a fan of the Tayshia and Kaitlyn sideshow. It's very annoying and overly scripted. Get a professional host to replace Chris Harrison already, and stop with the gimmicks!!!

[@jennifer.martin.48]

Anyone else think that it’s super intrusive for Tayshia and Kaitlyn to go through some of the guys stuff? And why did they wait all night to tell her. The whole situation reeks of production.

[@hopefullyhonest3104]

Michelle is stunning! And her voice is so sweet.

[@mustafaaabunny]

as someone that just baked an apple pie i am so impressed with michelle’s knowledge of apples. then again she’s a teacher so maybe i shouldn’t be surprised! 😋

[@michelle.mightbereading]

when Michelle was reading the notes in Ryans hotel room, the clock in the background says 4:49am. damn, I knew night 1 took forever to film, but the rose ceremony hadn’t even started yet.

[@DottieMinerva]

Wow I would hate that.

[@maebymoore7210]

You didn't mention the part in his notes that said "Be like Mike Johnson with tons of swagger" 🤣 it's blurred but if you pause at the right moment you can read it

[@alexandrabush8077]

Am I the only one not impressed with Clayton??

[@maddiehutchings5144]

He reminds me of Colton 😅

[@ilovegoodsax]

Well, we'll be seeing a lot more of Clayton in the future. Stay tuned...

[@Aledale581]

Already bored for next season

[@VictoriousSage]

He seems nice, i like him. But what will set him apart previous bachelors?hmm

[@cgill914]

@@maddiehutchings5144 Me too! 😂

[@benflis1618]

So they conveniently do this pre-check of rooms and one guy supposedly plans everything out? Nah. Staged.

[@laura031253125]

I don’t like Joe. I don’t think he’s a good guy, I think it’s really, really strange to apply for the bachelorette for someone you ghosted when he never apologized for it before the show, and I don’t trust him. But I guess we’ll see. If Michelle was my friend, and this was real life, I would advise her to block him.

[@SinaSoh]

Didn’t Becca send a guy home night one because he was also from Minnesota (like Becca). She used the logic that guy could have tried to hook up with her since they are both from the same place rather than join a reality TV show to “fall in love”. I was hoping the same would happen for Michelle and Joe. Judging by future footage, I knew that wasn’t going to be the case.

[@vanillaghetto]

She is definitely snowed by his looks and not dealing in reality. Also, my gaydar is pinging.

[@laura031253125]

@@vanillaghetto bingo! I guess we’ve all been blinded by good looks before but hopefully he doesn’t get too far.

[@dianad1968]

@@vanillaghetto It's a pity Taysia and Cassie's gaydars weren't pinging, they could have saved themselves a lot of heartache.

[@vanillaghetto]

@@dianad1968 For sure! My gaydar was pinging on Colton early on. I was surprised that no one else saw it. The twinkle in the eye, the awkward kissing, the virginity (not a reason on its own), the excessive drama and emotion.

[@nicholasgarrick7546]

I don't think Ryan is new to the Franchise I think he's a calculated every fab who's dissect every episode of every season hoping to play the game into being the next bachelor.

[@jessicajohnson3044]

His ex came out a publicly said she found a file of information on her and his exes and a bunch of other stuff.

[@nailinthefashion]

"who to emulate on the show" aka "i have no personality and am a sociopath"

[@heidifitz]

Becca Kufrin said on her podcast (Bachelor Happy Hour) that he isn’t new and she and Ben Higgins met him before. But now that I say that, I can’t remember what exactly she said. 😂 It was some spin-off the franchise did. Edit: Wait! Should’ve kept watching. It was Bachelor Live On Stage, like Bachelor Fantake stated.

[@anythingcanhappen290]

I'm still not over his spelling of "bachlorette" on his folder.guess he really needs a teacher

[@IAmNotNicolex]

@@heidifitz Yepppp, and she called out some of the contradictions he said on the show!

[@thewordshifter]

How is your Christopher Walken impression so good?!

[@jillharsh9222]

The, “…I swear I thought this guy was coming out doing a Christopher Walken impression” comment was The Best. 😂😂😂

[@ellicel]

Bachelor Fantake is my preferred way to watch other shows! His decisions about which clips to use and how to integrate with the episode make BOTH the episode AND the source material funnier/better! Gives a second life to the original show!

[@kstalia]

I hate that she didnt send joe home... Girl, he lost his chance, you're better than that.

[@QueXLcior]

Right

[@vanillaghetto]

He is a walking "red flag". She has bad taste in men...and at this rate will never have "what her parents have". She is hell bent on marrying down.

[@morganbishop7146]

@@vanillaghetto it’s the first episode…

[@vanillaghetto]

@@morganbishop7146 More importantly, it's about whom she let go...in the "first episode".

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

100% agree. You deserve better than that kind of energy Michelle.

[@Thewearydeer]

I can’t handle watching the bachelor or the bachelorette and now I just Bachelor Fantake’s videos, it’s the viewing experience I need ✨

[@anastasias6172]

Office and Drag Race references are just a chef's kiss.

[@Theotherrjas]

The way Michelle looking at nayte I’ve seen that look before 🥰 he’s definitely in my top to win

[@corinachang4666]

"I thought this guy was coming out doing a Christopher Walken impression..." *dying laughing*

[@PamelaOkyere]

Love bachelor in Paradise!! But normally don’t want to watch bachelor/ bachelorette! Thanks to you now I can enjoy all the tea with some humor in 15 mins! Appreciate you!! Also Clayton reminds me of Colton a bit!!

[@CinnamonJoy]

Love watching your recaps instead of watching the full episode

[@mireyahernandez3764]

Who doesn't love Michelle 😍. She's got everything and knows what she wants.

[@vanillaghetto]

She let some of the classy educated guys with careers go, and kept some not that type guys. Good luck girl.

[@lystrasamuel5183]

@@vanillaghetto I get what you saying but being educated won't make a person a great husband/wife and the same goes to her.

[@vanillaghetto]

@@lystrasamuel5183 Never said it would.

[@angelaraber]

@@vanillaghetto Who? The personal trainer who tore off his sleeves? The creep with the maradi gras beads? 🤦🏼‍♀️ Nah... she sent the right ones home... except for tuxedo underpants guy but I don't think he'll last long.

[@vanillaghetto]

@@angelaraber You only named two. I agree with those two. For one, Bryan. She kept an underwear yoga guru and sent Bryan home?!

[@erinmariecece]

Michelle is keeping it real!! Love her confidence and swagger, she is so elegant. Glad she’s not giving any attention to the creeps.

[@tonie4034]

Idk if this is an approved sleuthed spoiler but I'm from Minnesota.. The clip of Michelle and Joe is from the ferris wheel ("rotating patio") at Betty Dangers in Minneapolis. I would assume that means hometowns.

[@beverlyanngilbert4794]

I laughed so hard when she walked him out. That was funny.

[@qwerty456a]

I wonder if Ryan referenced your "How to Win the Bachelorette" video in his reasearch.

[@Iris-bc1zi]

Rewatching this after the current season be wild XD

[@kelseyroloson3346]

So after watching this episode, my theory is that Ryan was a producer plant because of pages and channels like this one lol you’re such an impressive sleuth, and you know the show so well, quite frankly, if Ryan was smart, he would’ve just studied your channel and not left any evidence 🤣 OR maybe the producers were trying to use him as a warning to future contestants? My tin foil hat is so big on this one lol

[@GoldsmithJohn]

Nate seems cool. If he’s the winner this season that’d be cool too

[@moonchildkath91]

the office clips get me every time i love them

[@izzymatthews766]

So nobody else is concerned with the fact that they just went through a contestant's personal stuff without him knowing? (Not defending Ryan just saying that doesn't seem cool either)

[@c_louie670]

Kaitlyn said on her podcast that it's in the contract and producers always check the bags of contestants so they don't hide phones or things against the rules. This is not new except this time was air.

[@evajones7704]

We had two whole Canadians last Bachelorette season too: Blake and Brendan.

[@chatty2164]

He did not use the "I ghosted you because of George Floyd" excuse? Omg lol are you serious. I am so over people using this as an excuse for their poor behavior!

[@angelaraber]

Wow... Is that really a thing? I understand being traumatized but it's no reason to treat others poorly.

[@raechuuu510]

Idk though to be honest i felt like it was weird that he even needed a reason. According to both of them it was a few messages exchanged back and forth and that was it. I don’t think that’s to a level where you even need to explain why you stopped replying to someone. The only thing that makes it weird is that now he’s on the show so I understand she questions what his motives are since he’s the one who stopped talking to her. But it seems a bit dramatic to me. It was a few DMs. I do love Michelle though!

[@sbusisiweshaba1715]

@@raechuuu510 If it mean't nothing to him, then why is he on the show? He's a red flag, hopefully she won't pick him.

[@raechuuu510]

@@sbusisiweshaba1715 I never said it meant nothing to him. Just that a few texts exchanged doesn’t necessarily require an explanation if the conversation ends. It wasn’t a relationship yet and if he wasn’t in a place to want to continue it I don’t really see the issue. I do see her side too though, I just think she took it a bit to the extreme. But maybe that was for the sake of tv.

[@sbusisiweshaba1715]

@@raechuuu510 I implied it didn't mean anything to him, that's why he stopped responding, not that you said that. Regardless if it was a short conversation, it shows his communication skills are lacking or he's a jerk and on there for fame, otherwise no need to go on a show for someone who you couldn't reply to in a simple conversation.

[@lucifersmother]

The irony of you saying Clayton has a future with the franchise sarcastically lol

[@CaitlynGoesHiking]

Watching this recap present day is all the more hilarious when you say Clayton has a future with the franchise so sarcastically 😂

[@cassandrawestgate5775]

So far she seems to have the best chemistry with Nayte and him receiving the first impression rose is a good sign too. Pretty much every Bachelorette that I can recently recall gave their first impression rose to their winner except for Hannah Brown? Correct me if I'm wrong though but it sure seems like getting a first impression rose from the Bachelorette is a good thing.

[@jillgray7516]

Tayshia gave hers to Spencer and Katie gave hers to Greg, otherwise you're right :)

[@cassandrawestgate5775]

@@jillgray7516 Oh that's right I forgot Katie gave hers to Greg.. well I'm thinking she probably would have picked Greg if none of that drama ever happened though.

[@agelianaioannidou2913]

@@cassandrawestgate5775 I always thought that she was going to chose Blake either way, she was just too into Greg and she just had her "he's the one" moment when Greg left

[@sherlyhernandez652]

I love Nayte. He's my favorite so far. That conversation after the Ryan BS was so cute. Plus the date footage, he's top 2 for sure!

[@tyra6012]

My top five atm is: Joe, Nayte, Martin, Rodney, and Jamie (in no particular order). Originally watching the premiere I was like "oh obviously Nayte" but I don't remember ever seeing a winner get a drama edit like this so now I'm unsure

[@pandashrimp9274]

Lololol! That Christopher Walken part had me rolling!

[@lindamiccorichmond8723]

The cheesecart!!! Fantake, you are pure genius and the entertainment value of your recaps far exceeds the show!!!

[@erevive9987]

I cackled at the Christopher Walken impression ~ so true 🤣🤣

[@katiejean1]

I haven’t watched the last three seasons, I just watch your videos and I get all the info I need. 😊

[@jessicajohnson3044]

“Two whole Canadians”

[@nailinthefashion]

i guffawed

[@QueXLcior]

And half a Swiss

[@Blacklaced_Hearts]

Rewatching this whole seasons recaps and predictions and you are really good at the bachelor😆... you said Clayton has a future with the franchise and boom next bachelor😂😂😂

[@jeanienguyen1543]

idk why but one of the contestants casey looks like an alternate universe dax shepard

[@jaikinteh]

I was thinking the same thing 🤔

[@n.v.7313]

Brendan and Blake were both from Canada (during Katie's season) too. So that's not so surprising!!!!

[@jalenac2877]

The squid game intro IS SO AMAZING. I couldn’t stop laughing

[@amandastumpff5252]

THANK YOU! I immediately thought Chris G. sounded like Christopher Walken and no one else seemed to pick up on that!

[@omgizzyshere]

Ok Tayshia and Kaitlyn searching rooms is such a brilliant idea - kinda reminds me of an MTV show I used to watch where you search someone's room and determine if you'd go on a date with them lol

[@shawnr8425]

You killed me with the Christopher Walken impression! 🤣

[@bonnies188]

Laughed my way through this entire recap! BF you are delightful!!

[@mojos7]

You got to have a plan coming onto this show. The whole premise is exploiting unpaid hopefuls' emotional trauma for our entertainment, and potentially ruining their lives. Oh, and some people fall in love. You'd be a fool not to have a plan. Just don't let the producers know you have one or you become the next Brendan/Pieper.

[@doglady9334]

You are SOOO good at this. Love all the references. Edp tje Christpher Walken one. Lol

[@hollyspence2172]

The editing 🤌🏽

[@momodias1997]

I’m so excited for Will to narrate this season 😂 every time he talked i laughed

[@jadedjimmy]

I love how she seemed lowkey annoyed by a lot of the foolish and outlandish entrances. Like you could just see in her eyes if she was amused or not. Lol she's gonna be great!

[@lisi9843]

I AM SO HERE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THIS SQUID GAME STUFFFFF

[@callmecristal]

HAHAHAH THAT SQUID GAME INTO! PRICELESS!! Michelle is so chill and relaxed and classy! I feel like the drama is going to be dialed down this season! Michelle will not be adding to whatever drama arrises! She's gonna cut all of that shit down with all the class in the world! PS: Can Tayshia and Kaitlyn literally host all Bachelorettes ever forever?? They are EVERYTHING!!!!

[@chrisspiers6310]

I am literally laughing out loud watching this! 😂😂😂 Thank you for the laugh-I needed it today!

[@shelbiee-97]

Side note : mike j and Michelle would have been an ADORABLE couple

[@ahr453]

🔥👌🏻❤️ thank you for your reliably amazing recaps. LOVE 😆🤣🙌🏻

[@momodias1997]

Your bachelorette squid game intro alone deserves an Emmy

[@Nehasupnfan]

Some people have spoilt her final pick and I'm mad!!

[@QueXLcior]

Enjoy the journey

[@officialpeppermint8638]

Okay but Michelle sent Ryan home because his actions showed red flags, so why didn't she do the same for Joe? He literally ghosted her and if he did it once he will definitely do it again