NEW YORK — We began this week with the women working out and playing with Terri’s puppet at “Bachelor Mansion.” Terri confronted Nicolle about kissing Mel in the pool and she said she was caught up in the moment. Some of the women felt it was disrespectful and Cindy said she doesn’t want Mel exploring things with other women…she’s on the wrong show!
Gina: Yeeahhh, I mean, she knew there were going to be 20+ other women who had the same idea. Were they supposed to just sit back and let Cindy take the man they all came there for? I think not.
A date card arrived and it read, “Nicolle, Gerri, Robin, Amy, Monica B., Cindy, Terri, Cheryl, Carol, Monica P., Peg, and Roxanne, love doesn’t have to be so serious.” Debbie cried when she realized that she would be going on a one-on-one date this week.
Group Date
Mel met up with the group at a theater. They found out they’d be roasting Mel on this comedy group date. Comedian and podcaster Jared Freid was there to help them! He’s so funny! He said, “I’m 40, which is the age Mel wishes you were.” I died laughing! Jared promised them if you lose I’ll go get a martini with you. Jared urged Terri to use her puppet. We’ve seen more of that thing than I expected past night one.
Gina: OK, Jared Freid is a riot and I love that he jumped right in with the Mel jokes! I almost wish he would have gone back to the mansion with the ladies for those martinis. THAT would have been comedy gold.
There were a lot of jokes about Mel not wanting to date women over 60, Monica B. was really funny. Cheryl had a little mean streak in her routine. Terri’s puppet did a joke about Mel’s shoes, and Roxanne made fun of him for moving too slow. Amy roasted herself! Nicolle talked about kissing Mel but was very funny and confident on stage. Carol who couldn’t see without her glasses on this entire date did a respectable job. In the end, Mel said that he wanted to take Nicolle to dinner.
Gina: I didn’t think Cheryl’s was mean, necessarily. I actually laughed at her Detroit style pizza joke. But I am glad that they got that out. I feel like Mel knew it was coming and he was a good sport about it. Poor Carol and her missing glasses, but she got a good couple of jokes in there!. Also, I do like that Nicolle was laughing at Amy’s joke about her kissing Mel.
Nicolle and Mel’s Dinner
They went to a beautiful lounge and Nicolle revealed that she has been married and divorced twice. She wanted to know why Mel’s marriage ended and what he learned from the experience. Mel said that he thought they would be married forever. He thinks that she was younger and wanted to experience other things. His ex-wife served him papers and he said he was heartbroken. He said he really wants to get married again. Mel said that he feels chemistry with Nicolle. He offered her the group date rose.
Gina: They’re both right, they do have chemistry. And I have to say, I appreciate Nicolle’s confidence. She told him she knows herself well and what works and what doesn’t for her and that’s great.
Back at the Mansion
Listening to the women talk about getting ready for their dates was fun. They talked about how their beauty rituals have changed over the years. Lots of fun remedies for puffy eyes haha. Debbie said that she can’t believe she’s the age she is and she’s never tried on a wedding dress and it’s never happened for her.
Gina: Small thing, but I do love how the women were helping Debbie get ready for the date.
Debbie’s One-on-One Date
They visited Chef Ludo Lefebvre who taught Mel and Debbie how to make a French omelet. They seemed to have a great time together! Debbie said that she wanted Mel to see how fun she could be but also learn about her serious side as well. She said she’s not cut out to be alone yet she’s been alone for a long time. She said watching the first “Golden Bachelor” really gave her hope. They kissed! Mel offered Debbie the date rose! Can I just say, she’d be a great “Golden Bachelorette” should this not work out with Mel in the long run!
Gina: As someone who is of a certain age and has never been married, I say let’s normalize women who’ve never walked down the aisle! I’m with you, girl. I’ve never tried on a wedding dress either and I’m OK with that. You may want a husband and kids but it doesn’t always mean it happens when you want it to and that is OK. I’m glad that Mel sees that there’s something there with her. Debbie was one of my early favorites. And yes, if it doesn’t work out, Debbie for Golden Bachelorette!!
Pajama Party
There was a knock on the door and it was Kathy and Susan! They threw a pajama party for the women! They wanted to get some gossip and also give some advice to the ladies. They played “Never have I ever” and we found out that Gerri is a member of the mile high club! Also, Nicolle has slept with both of her ex-husbands post-divorce. Interesting. Peg loved connecting with Kathy and Susan. Susan urged Carol to go for it and give Mel a kiss. Cindy said she was worried that what she feels for Mel isn’t being reciprocated after watching him form connections with other women. She’s wondering if he’ll chose her eventually for a date. Then, Kathy and Susan gave all the women “massagers.”
Gina: I love Susan and Kathy so much and this slumber party looked like a blast. Also, I have to say I was not expecting Cindy to be the one to crash out so early into the process.
Cocktail Party
But, the fun was over and it was time for another rose ceremony and cocktail party. Amy went up and smooched Mel right when he walked in, and Cindy did the same thing. Awkwardly, the women all lined up to kiss Mel, not wanting to miss out. Mel’s face was covered in lipstick! It’s hilarious.
Carol asked Mel to talk and she really struggled to break out of her shell. She just kept telling Mel how handsome he was and then saying a bunch of nonsensical things. It was hard to follow. She said she’d like to go to a sporting even with him. She shared with Mel that she also got divorced five years ago and it was right around the time her mother died. They have that in common as Mel also got divorced five years ago and also lost his dad that same year. She ended their conversation with a little peck on the lips.
Gina: Man, I really felt for Carol here. It can’t be easy, but it also didn’t feel like Mel was giving her much either so that was another hill to climb!
Cindy and Mel had a fun conversation and they seemed to reignite their relationship. Mel revealed that he was finishing up a four-volume book set on Picasso and he likes to read non-fiction. Cindy was basically moved to tears by the fact that Mel spoke to her again.
Rose Ceremony
1) Nicolle (group date rose)
2) Debbie (1-on-1 date rose)
3) Cindy
4) Peg
5) Roxanne
6) Gerri
7) Cheryl
8) Robin
9) Carol
That meant Amy, Monica P., Monica B., and Terri were all eliminated. I would have liked for him to get to know Terri a bit better, but he’s gotta make those cuts!
Gina: Yeah, they’re never easy. I’ll see you at “Women Tell All,” ladies! By the way, was it just me or did this hour FLY by?
Next week
Coming up next week, we see Mel take a group date to a theme park. There’s a wedding dress date with a photo shoot. And, Robin becomes a member of the right reasons police squad. That usually doesn’t work out so well for that person, but I guess we’ll see what happens.
Gina: A “right reasons moment as we heard Nicolle say something about wanting to be more of an influencer… interesting. Although, I have a feeling that was a little quote taken out of context for a tease. We’ll find out next week!
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