Chris Harrison Blogs ‘The Bachelorette’ Episode 7
Welcome back, Bachelor Nation! After a few interruptions this season, we are going to power through right to the end and bring you all The Bachelorette your hearts can handle.
So often, we travel to a new country, only get to see some of it, and then off we go to a new part of the world. But once in a while we get to spend a little more time in a beautiful location, like we did this week in Argentina. The men left Buenos Aires and headed to Puesto Viejo in a gorgeous old bus while Alex got his gaucho gear on for his long awaited one on one date with JoJo. Alex was understandably confused after last week’s (well, last last week’s) rose ceremony, but he did make the most of his time with JoJo and didn’t dwell too much on the past. It’s important to try and let go of the external forces that are getting to you during a journey such as this, so you can really hone in and focus on the relationship you are building. You have to be relaxed, and if anyone can teach you how to relax, it’s that horse that was resting comfortably beneath JoJo and Alex in that beautiful field. It was one of the more bizarre sights I’d ever seen, but now that horse knows what it’s like to watch The Bachelorette on TV. There is a lot of close up kissing.
As fun as the day was, the night took a sad turn for Alex. It’s hard to say what happened when he told JoJo his feelings, but something in her head just told her it was time to say goodbye. Obviously it was a huge shock, as there were no roses on the one-on-one dates this week. This breakup was a little different. Alex was clearly very angry, and it’s hard to blame him. It’s not that JoJo did anything wrong, but when you tell someone you are falling in love with them and they immediately break up with you, anger is definitely one of the things you’d be feeling. I don’t know how Alex feels looking back at his goodbye now, but I look forward to hearing from him at the Men Tell All. Seeing him talk to JoJo for the first time since that night should be very interesting.
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From a date that went south to a date that went West, JoJo took her first impression rose recipient Jordan to Mendoza. I actually also took a trip to Mendoza myself and I have to tell you I had some of the best food and wine I’ve ever had in my life there. It made me appreciate Argentina even more, going from the grand city of Buenos Aires out to the serene vineyards of Mendoza. If you can make a trip South, make it long because you’ll really want to explore.
Jordan and JoJo have had an interesting road so far. Of course their chemistry was hot and heavy at first, and then they really started to connect on their one-on-one in Uruguay, but some setbacks have gotten in their way. There were questions as to Jordan’s intentions and his behavior in the house, and I think even though they were addressed last week (well, last last week), it took this date for JoJo and Jordan to really get past all of that. Jordan really opened up about his family, his relationship with his brother Aaron, and how having a famous sibling affected him. By the time the night was over, JoJo was over the moon and it was pretty clear she’d be meeting most of Jordan’s family the next week back in the good old USA.
Sometimes the best plans are the ones that get ruined first. JoJo had intended to take Chase, Robby, and James on an epic camping date, but heavy rains and lightning made that date impossible. But JoJo didn’t want to miss out on any of her valuable time with these men, so she made it into a “Room Service and Chill” date. Of course it’s exciting to frolic all over the Argentinean countryside, but when you’re getting to know someone, sometimes it’s just as good to sit in a hotel room, get a back massage, eat some french fries, and talk about life. So that’s just what they did. Her conversation with Robby obviously was the most taxing, but it was also clearly the most impactful. She gave him a rose and he gladly accepted her invitation to take her on a hometown date. Chase and James were very upset by all of this, and who could blame them? You have to try very hard not to compare relationships in this process, but when it’s right in front of you, it can be nearly impossible.
Her final date of the week was with Luke, who hadn’t had a date in quite some time. JoJo gave Luke a date that was right in his element. Horses and clay pigeons? I’m a Texas man myself, and I can’t imagine a better way to relax and spend time with someone you’re falling in love with. It took Luke a little while to open up with JoJo, but now that he has put his heart on the line, you can really see the complex man that lives beneath that rugged exterior. And JoJo certainly appreciates all of his layers and is just hoping at this point that he can be as expressive as some of the other men.
This was definitely the most emotionally exhausting rose ceremony for JoJo. She felt nauseous walking into that room. Every man in there was someone she truly had feelings for, but in the end she felt that her connection to James wasn’t the strongest. But man, was it hard for her to say goodbye. He is such a sweet and genuine guy and we can’t wait to see him at the Men Tell All.
Next week, it’s hometown dates and Luke, Chase, Robby, and Jordan will all get to introduce JoJo to their families. Things get even more intense after that, so make sure you tune in. It’s going to be one of the most heart-wrenching rose ceremonies you’ve ever seen. Until next time, it’s good to be back, Bachelor Nation!
The Bachelorette airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC.
