Date from Hell

Tonight, Juan Pablo and the harem are continuing their adventure in Vietnam, and JP thinks that since one of these ladies might be his wife, it's time to, "Take it to the level." Ladies, he's going to get really serious and only make out with, say, five of you now. (Though what it really probably means is he'll make out with everyone now.) The girls are in a completely ridiculously gorgeous Intercontinental hotel, and to her credit Alli realizes just how awesome it is to be there, husband-hunting aside. If I were to take a drink each time one of the girls said they really wanted a one-on-one date, I'd be too drunk to write the rest of this weecap so let's just take that as a given. The first date card is delivered, and I'm happy to report that Renee finally gets a date, to give her a break from counseling all of these other weeping women. She curls her hair into loose waves, but if Vietnam is anything like Singapore, those are going to last approximately two seconds in the humidity. Andi, meanwhile, tells us if she doesn't get a solo date she's going to start doubting where JP's mind is. Hint: his mind is with ten other women.

JP and Renee have a day in the town of Hoi An ahead of them, which JP promises involves eating weird things. A reality show is not worth its salt if someone isn't eating some poisonous/spiky/whole/unknown creature in a foreign land. Renee is hoping for, finally, a kiss as well as a rose. JP rents them a pedicab and then starts cycling Renee around the city. JP reminds us that they are both 32-year-old single parents and he likes that they are kind of at the same point and want the same things out of life. I like that Renee seems like a levelheaded, caring, quite normal person but I fear that means she might not be long for a reality romance show.

The date card asked if they were the right "fit," and so he takes her to have a dress made. JP reminds us all that he's not just a dad -- he's a guy who likes boobs, as he excitedly watches as her bust is measured. She's all cute and giddy on this date and that's only increased when she tells about how JP went and bought a fan to help cool her down during the fitting. Well, fine, that is actually a super cute little gesture. The two wander the streets and take selfies, like all modern-day couples, and then buy little gifts for their kids -- Renee is smitten. They then hang out on a boat and drink beer, and the only thing making it weird is the giant, unkissed elephant in the room.

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http://www.brilliantbutcancelled.com:80/show/the-bachelor/season-18-episode-5/
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2019-03-26
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