Any time I can see the Backstreet Boys perform "Everybody," it's a good day. But I'm getting ahead of myself.
Nick has to deal with the fallout from the Liz situation back at the mansion. Most women are a bit shell-shocked, but not Corinne - she takes this opportunity to dress as a flasher (naked under a trenchcoat) and seduces Nick with a can of whipped cream. Been there, done that.
Nick isn't all that impressed and heads back in to talk to other, fully-clothed, ladies. Corinne is embarrassed and pissed - and proves it by skipping the rose ceremony altogether and falling asleep next to her rose. Like any normal gal would.
Three girls get the boot, but I can't remember any of their names. Sorry #notsorry.
The first group date involves back-up dancing for BSB, who are only here to promote their Vegas residency. The girls go ape-shit, and Nick wisely observes it's a good thing they are all happily married. Former Cowboys cheerleader Jasmine does well, as does Danielle, who wins the serenade and "private" (read: in front of 500 people and the other ladies) dance with Nick on stage. Corinne is NOT a good dancer, and is pissed again seeing Nick and Danielle kiss. She wants it that way, dammit. (See what I did there??) Later that night, Corinne is the first to drag him away and apologizes (while kissing him) for the night before. Nick forgives her (hard to argue when her tongue is in your mouth), but gives the group date rose to Danielle. We do get to hear more about Corinne's nanny, Raquel. Apparently Corinne can not make her own bed, chop her own cucumbers or do her own laundry at age 24. Tell me why-eeee... (okay, done with the BSB references.)
Vanessa gets the one-on-one date, which involves boarding a plane that takes nosedives in order to achieve zero gravity. They look like they're having fun, but I'm sitting here thinking how violently ill I would be. And then Vanessa pukes. Several times. Bless her heart. Nick mans up and comforts her, even kissing her post-puke. (Breath mint!!!) At dinner she opens up about her grandfather passing away and being attracted to how close Nick is with his own family. Annnd rose.
The final group date involves a "Nick-cathlon" featuring Carl Lewis, Michelle Carter and Allyson Felix- do these people have nothing better to do?? Dominque(who?? I swear she already got kicked off) is thrilled to be out of the house, but doesn't feel Nick is showing her the proper attention. Rachel wins the 100-yard dash in the end, but misses the giant fake ring and Astrid scoops it up and hops into the hot tub with Nick. Apparently cheaters DO win sometimes. Afterwards, Dominique is still wound up and Nick ends up giving her the boot, saying their relationship wouldn't be able to catch up with the others. Nice track and field metaphor, buddy. Rachel deservedly wins the group date rose, but I think she just jinxed it by saying she thought she'd be there in the finale. Sigh. These gals never learn.
It's pool party time! Corinne once again steals the show - and the guy -by renting (or bringing her own) princess bounce house and attacking poor Nick in her teeny bikini. The girls are annoyed and miffed, and one by one start to say something to him. Is he looking for a wife or a plaything? Again, we know these kinds of conversations never bode well for the ladies bringing them up, but at least a few (Taylor, Jasmine, Vanessa) are smart and mature, which will hopefully work in their favor.
To Be Continued...
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