The Betchelor

On this bonus episode, Kay and Morgan Paige of @morganptalks (a one stop shop for all things reality tv) talk about the current Bachelor in Paradise season. They discuss each couple, the overall cast, and the new split format, and let me tell you – they have some thoughts. Morgan even shares her theory of what happened that led to Michael and Danielle being exempt from the split. Seems like the producers care more about the drama than the lasting relationships...hmm suspicious.  Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date on all things Bachelor in Paradise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse promised us a twist this week and he definitely delivered. “The Split” might seem familiar to fans of other dating shows, that’s because they basically pulled it directly from Love Island. How do Jared and Kay feel about this you ask? 10/10 – Jared wants them to go even further and steal elements from even more reality shows. For once, it feels like the producers played their cards right. On the other hand, they also forced us to watch this clearly orchestrated situation between Michael and Danielle for far too long. We already know the producers have a heavy hand on the show, at least hide it a little better. Jared and Kay finish the episode with the most dramatic moments, weekly awards, and hopes for what the rest of the season looks like. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date on all things Bachelor in Paradise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week in paradise and let’s just say it wasn’t all sunshine and tequila. TBH it was mostly a married couple farting…but we won’t talk about they who shall not be named. This season seems to have an open-door policy because we have people coming and going as they please. Jared and guest host Serena Pitt (@serena_pitt) weigh in on everything that went down this week. We even get the inside scoop on what being on the beach is actually like from Serena, a former paradiser. They finish up the episode highlighting their favorite dramatic moments from the week. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Bachelor in Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it through our first two-episode week and let’s just say, we’re exhausted already. Double dates, enemies turned best friends, dodged kisses, missing fingers…so much to take in in just one week. Jared and guest host Zachary from @zacharyreality dive into the drama of this week. They discuss their thoughts on the matches so far, along with the character development of some of the formally problematic contestants. Plus, is Salley coming or not? Finally, they finish the episode with would you rather, fantasy suites/hometowns/send home, and weekly awards. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Bachelor in Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show we’ve been waiting for is finally here. Paradise is already proving it has superior mess and drama that we cannot wait to watch. When you go on Paradise you’re there to either make or break your reputation. And let’s just say, a few people have already made it clear they are there to ruin theirs. Kay and Jared plan out a foolproof way to get through the first week as a contestant, you're welcome for the free advice. They also discuss the day one connections, the deal with the older contestants, and what their hopes for the “life-changing twist”. As always, they finish with would you rather, fantasy suites/hometowns/send home, and weekly awards. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Bachelor in Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Palmer was a week too early hyping up the drama, but it finally arrived. We’ve waited what felt like years for said drama, and it did not disappoint. We got proposals, we got breakups, we even got cheating. After a long season of lackluster relationships, Gabby finally gets her ring and Rachel gets her time in the spotlight. For the grand finale, they announced the most cliché man as our next Bachelor – Zach! The announcement basically had Kay begging for a recount. Kay and Jared swap theories on what happened behind the scenes with Rachel and Tino, share ideas on who the next Bachelor should have been, and as always, play a round of would you rather, fantasy suites/hometowns/send home, and weekly awards. See you next week for the Bachelor in Paradise premiere! Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus episode, Jared and Kay talk to Natasha Parker (@natashaparker) about what she’s been up to since her time on The Bachelor/Bachelor in Paradise. She gives us an inside look to New York Fashion Week, shares some details about past relationships (trust us, it’s good), and her luck with dating apps. After this episode, Jared is expecting to be her plus one to the next NYFW event, but he’s bringing his own snacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finally got to watch the life-changing episode they promised us, and let’s just say it fell a little short of life-changing. Watching this live finale, in the words of Zach, “it was tough”. We had contestants self-eliminating, a surprisingly happy Tony, Grandpa John, and just a sprinkle of drama. For “the most dramatic finale ever” it really wasn’t that dramatic. Kay and Jared go into detail and share their thoughts on who is coming out of this with a ring on their finger. They finish off the episode with their usual rounds of would you rather, fantasy suites/hometowns/send home, and weekly awards. Plus they dive into the preview for next week’s episode. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finally made it to fantasy suites where we are gifted a two episode week. Night one we follow the dates of Gabby & Erich, Rachel & Aven, Rachel & Tino, and Gabby & Johnny. The second night we get an hour of Gabby & Jason, a little bit of Rachel & Zach, and a whole lot of unresolved drama that Jesse so graciously said we have to wait to see. Thanks Jesse! Its finally getting good and we have to wait! Kay and Jared discuss Gabby being left with – sorry, choosing, Erich and who they think would be the best fit for Rachel. They finish off the episode with their usual rounds of would you rather, fantasy suites/hometowns/send home, and weekly awards. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus episode, Jared talks with Grocery Store Joe (@joeamabile1) and Serena Pitt (@serena_pitt) about their experience on The Bachelor and all things grocery. We get the inside scoop on what happens after the show wraps up – secret vacations and fancy Airbnbs, who knew? Jared also decided Joe’s life story needs to be a Hallmark movie and the plot just writes itself. He also jumps on the chance to talk grocery store comparisons and gets exclusive tips on how to pick the best produce. We also got the first official announcement of the wedding plans – at least the plans Joe has been telling everyone. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were promised Men Tell All, instead we got ads, a hometown, and more ads. Starting the episode with a hometown was definitely out of place, but it somehow made the episode worth watching? Otherwise it would have been two straight hours of infomercials. The lack of villain appearances made it a relatively undramatic Men Tell All, which is not surprising based on the rest of the season. Roby was giving fan energy, Logan acting like he won the season, and Nate gave the performance of his life making use no one could poke a hole in his story. The grand finale – Meatball sticking to his sauce bit once again. Kay and Jared talk bloopers, glow ups, and finish with would you rather, fantasy suites/hometowns/send home, and awards. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it to hometowns – Jared’s favorite episode of the season. We managed to get more emotion packed into one episode than we have the whole season. Jared and Kay talk through each guy’s hometown date, most of them were your typical Bachelorette style visit. But every year there is always one family that surprises us. This year that award went to Tino. Jared presents his theory behind what happened with the off-putting interaction while diving into how it could have been better. As always, the episode finishes with would you rather, fantasy suites/hometowns/send home, and awards. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus episode, Kay and Jared talk numbers with Suzana Somers of @BachelorData. Somehow Suzana figured out a way to make Excel entertaining, and guess what – it includes the Bachelor. Who gained the most followers? How much screentime does each contestant get? How many canceled cocktail parties were there? These are the hard-hitting questions and she’s got all the answers. Bachelor Data might be spoiler-free, but she does have some tea and theories that are worth diving into. Kay’s biggest question - what does the data says about who she should be hanging out with on the weekends? Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One week until hometowns! Don’t worry, we’re just as surprised and confused as you. Jared doesn’t feel comfortable meeting the families yet - we still don’t know anything about these guys! The lack of drama has really created a lack of interest in this two bachelorette format. We’ve got Nate who didn’t fight to stay and Tino getting a little too worked up after not getting the group date rose, but still very little drama. The previews promised us a part two to the Logan show, but what did we get? Covid. Well Logan got Covid, we just had to piece the puzzle together to figure out that he left. Kay and Jared talk favorites (of lack thereof), villains, and play a round of our favorite games. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Somehow we’re only 2 episodes away from hometowns… but this week is apparently Logan week. ICYMI Logan is switching teams from Rachel to Gabby—‘the ol’ switcheroo’ as Jared puts it. And, Kay is so done with the Rachel sob story. Another rejection doesn’t warrant a canceled group date. Then, J and Kay discuss how Rachel and Gabby are the epitome of dating tropes: Rachel’s the disheartened dater who wants to be Cinderella, while Gabby’s the ‘chill girl’ who somehow knows how to handle everything. But, J and Kay wonder…can you be too chill? In Jared’s words, Gabby put together a team of ‘elm trees’ as her suitors. IMO, height puts blinders on personalities—how can you see when you’re trapped in the middle of the elm forest anyway? Look up Gabby - he’s lying to your face. Seriously though, what’s the deal with Johnny? He didn’t give us much. On the other hand, Rachel wants Mr.Right to pick her so badly, it’s inevitable that she’ll end up with Mr.Wrong. Finally, J and Kay finish up with the usual games of Would Your Rather & Fantasy Suite, Hometowns, Send Home. Follow @thebetchelor to stay up to date with all things Gabby and Rachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices