I think Chris was right in a tweet this week that said the game started this week. And for me, it did. Tonight I felt like I really got to know everyone. I think we’re down to the point where you have a good idea of who’s who and what’s going on.
I’m going to start off with Kiptyn partly because that’s how the episode started and partly because I LOVE KIPTYN. If you’ve been paying attention, you know I’ve called Kiptyn since the first night. He’s cute, humble, down-to-earth, affectionate and charming. What’s not to love? Just when you think Jillian’s going to have to pull a friend card on him in the middle of the grocery store, he comes up behind her cooking dinner and kisses her neck or tells her her eyes are beautiful out of nowhere. OMG. Loved that. He gives her so much attention and affection and really listens to her yet when it’s his turn to talk, he seems to lay it on the line for her. Ahh…if he doesn’t make it to the finals, something is WRONG.
A few of the guys grew on me this week.
One is Mike. The guy is hilarious. Him talking about going to spend time with Jillian where there was NO CURLING was so cute. I especially liked his “blue blob of nothingness” comment. He’s just so cute and funny. I think it’d be fun to be friends with him. I don’t necessarily see anything long-term between him and Jillian but him admitting he has a crush on Jillian makes me want him around longer. And if next week’s clips are any hint, he steps up his game.
I thought I had written about this last week, but I love Reid. Really, really love Reid. I noticed him more last week but I really like him. He’s got the cutest little grin and expressions. He’s down to earth and seems patient and kind. I think he has some ground to make up compared to the others but I like him.
Jesse went all out for Jillian tonight but I have to comment about that little victory dance he did. So cute.
As for the things that didn’t go so well tonight.
Jake I think slipped a little tonight. I think he might get handed the friend card eventually. Who knows though she does seem to like him and that date they had still stands out.
Dave makes an awful drunk. I think he might be a decent guy if he’d just lay off the alcohol. Seriously. All the talk about how good she looked and him pulling up her shirt and the kiss was just disgusting. Add in the angry hate from last week and I’m SO GLAD Dave is gone.
As for the Mark/Mike date, I honestly thought Jillian wouldn’t give a rose to either of them. That’s what she should have done. Mike came on too strong and poor Mark just looked lost the whole time. Definitely don’t see him keeping up with Jillian.
Not sure why Jillian didn’t keep Juan around. We didn’t see a lot of him this week. Maybe that was the problem.
For some reason I keep grouping Ed and Robby together. In fact, until this week, I couldn’t tell them apart much. But in the few clips we got to see of Ed, I like him a lot. I think he could come on strong later on. I think at this point Robby is just slipping through the cracks. He seems like a genuinely nice guy and she has no reason not to keep him.
As for Tanner. Tanner is weird. Not sure what to do with him. I do appreciate that he brought up the girlfriend thing to Jillian but hate that he didn’t bring up names. Also really hate that he wouldn’t speak up and say something in front of the guys. He needed to man up if you ask me.
And finally Wes. I think Jillian is getting ready to get her heart broken next week. Poor girl.
Overall I’m happy with who went home. I could have traded Juan for Wes but in the end, does it matter? I think the front runners are safely, uh, safe. And to finish up…Kiptyn FTW!
I’ve been to Vancouver, and that hotel they are at is AMAZING.
I also wish she had sent home Wes, but I didn’t expect it. He is so going to hurt her. Why doesn’t she see that? Juan is weird, but I thought he was sincere. I would have liked to have seen more of him.
Tanner is only there because he told her about the guys. He, too – weird, but seems sincere.
Micheal from Astoria is adorable. I’m not into Robby, but I like Ed. I like Jake, too – I think he’s honest. Reid is very Clark Kent with those glasses – so cute.
Kiptyn is definitely in the final two!
And finally, Dave. You’re right – he might be okay sober, but eh. He’s way too rage filled for me. And what does it say that he’s like that after a drink or two? He’s weirdly controlling and all the man stuff – ugh. Glad he finally went home.
Did you see the blog from Chris Harrison?? There is a clip of Tanner at the end that is funny/weird/gross!