Re: [BigBrother_Survivor] 'The Bachelor' Season 22 Finale Recap: Who Does Arie Choose?

 

At this point I do hope he winds up alone! But now I do wonder would they actually make Becca the Bachelorette?? Of course they would!
But this should go down as the worst season ever~!!
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On Tue, 3/6/18, C G ceegee2006@yahoo.com [BigBrother_Survivor] <BigBrother_Survivor@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Subject: [BigBrother_Survivor] 'The Bachelor' Season 22 Finale Recap: Who Does Arie Choose?
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Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 9:24 AM























 
be sure to watch the special finale tonite.

'The
Bachelor' Season 22 Finale Recap: Who Does Arie
Choose?
Monday,
March 05, 2018
Bill King
Contributing
Writer, BuddyTV We've come to the end of yet another journey,
Bachelor
Nation, with the dashing pillowy-lipped speedster who
finished second in the Maynard 500 all the way back in 2012
set to choose between fake proposal publicist Becca and a
plain bagel as his future wife. And here's a telling
hint: Arie Luyendyk, Jr. can't even win his own race for
love, when his only competition is himself.

I'm
not one to read spoilers, but you'd have needed to spend
the last month living under Luke Pell's rock or
searching for Jef Holm's second F to miss that Bachelor season
22 is ending in controversy. We all have some idea of the
Mesnickian conclusion racing towards us at 200 miles an
hour, but in true Indy car fashion, it's going to take
us five hours to get to the checkered flag.

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It's
ironic, since Arie could barely carry two hours each week
without help from Krystal, Bekah and over-protective
parents. But this one is so dramatic (the most
dramatic, really) that it needs to be stretched out over two
nights. So buckle up, Becca fans (are there Lauren fans, who
don't know her personally?); it's going to be a long
and bumpy ride -- with a pit stop.
Clarity, Peace, Serenity

Chris Harrison welcomes the studio audience to the live
finale by tempering Arie's scandelicious actions with
claims that they were all done for the sake of love, but
he's definitely going down in history as one of the
franchise's biggest jerks. But, hey, it worked out for
Jason and Molly.
Back
in Peru, Arie hopes his family can help provide clarity, and
only Lauren Lauren B. is up first. The episode description
reads, "When Lauren arrives, she instantly charms
everyone with her outgoing personality," which elicits
a snicker. 
Now,
I'm not saying Lauren has no personality. She's
probably perfectly delightful in real life. But audiences
haven't seen anything bubbly or engaging, so it's
difficult to understand how Arie could've fallen head
over heels in such a short time, especially when you
contrast her reserved nature to Becca's genuine
exuberance.
Lauren
deadpans that she's "so excited" to meet the
family of the man she loves, and they're welcoming while
picking up on her nerves. She admits to dad -- aka the
actual winner of the clan -- that she was previously
engaged, and fear of failure is holding her
back. 
From
Arie's perspective, all the time he spends reassuring
Lauren takes away from in-depth conversations, which is a
bit of a red flag. And after she tells Mom, "I'm
very much in love with Arie," without smiling or
showing any emotion, the matriarch encourages her to drop
the walls and go for it. 
Influencing the
Luyendyks 
The
normally confident Becca is shaken by the reality that
another woman wants her man, and he calms her nerves with
proclamations of love before the meet and greet. She's
much warmer than Lauren, but Mom has reservations because
she was such a fan of the first girl. And she actually says
this to Becca, even though she's eventually won
over.
Arie's
dad awkwardly asks Becca what she thinks of Lauren before
admitting that he'd be happy with whomever his son picks
(the siblings mention her competition by name as well), and
she's put-off by the constant comparison because
they're such vastly different people. It's really
just a shitty thing to do to Becca, who leaves with
increased apprehension. 
The
family consensus seems to be that Arie has dated a lot of
women like Lauren, who are introverted and need constant
reassurance, while Becca would fit his personality and
provide the kick in the ass he so sorely needs. She makes
sense and is a force in her own right, and they're
already a team. But he keeps going back to what he describes
as "undeniable love with Lauren."
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Unanswered Questions
After
Caroline swings by the studio to reiterate that Arie toyed
with both women and committed "unforgivable"
atrocities, it's time for Lauren's final date. They
hitch a ride on a private train to Machu Picchu, where they
reminisce about their time together and laugh over their
opening night limo introduction.
He's
seen glimpses of her true nature throughout the journey,
especially since they exchanged words of affirmation, and
they gaze into each other's eyes and argue over who is
luckier to be there. Arie came into this day thinking
he'd made up his mind, but now Lauren has burrowed even
deeper into his heart. 
After
dinner, they cheer to "a lifetime of unforgettable
dates," proving they have no understanding of marriage.
At best, it's a lifetime of mostly forgettable dates,
and that's fine. Still, she opens up about disregarding
her fears, and she's excited and ready to spend the rest
of her life as his side-seat driver. 
He
reciprocates, and they envision the cheesiest of romantic
futures together. And, yes, she imagines them waking up
together and having coffee. It's all any girl wants.
They kiss goodnight, and for the moment, Arie is on
#TeamLauren.
Seeking Salvation
Storms
turn to sun as Arie and Becca walk around town,
hand-in-hand, dancing in puddles with kids and petting
llamas. Cumulonimbus Lauren looms, but Becca has faith that
in the end, his heart will steer him in the right direction:
toward her. Still, he's clearly conflicted and
reserved.
She
recognizes that Lauren is more his speed, while she would
challenge him and strive for an equal partnership, and the
idea of losing him to someone so fundamentally different
from her is unimaginable. She expresses these fears like a
human grown-up, and his reassurances are, well, less than
stellar. It's over the top with Lauren, but with Becca,
he mutters about "going back and forth" on some
things. 
She
remains hopeful, and to show her how much she cares, she
presents him with a scrapbook of their time together
(including a blank "our first baby" page with a
stork). She also reads a selection from her journal about
falling in love and how her late father would be proud, even
though Arie will never get to meet him. 
A Classic Head vs. Heart
Struggle
He
leaves as confused as ever, and everyone -- including Arie
-- knows Becca is the better choice. But the dull heart
wants what the dull heart wants. 
In
some ways, you can't blame him. What's he supposed
to do? Marry Becca and think about Lauren his whole life? If
he picks Lauren and it doesn't work out, will he wonder
about Becca? Probably not as much.
Back
in the studio, Jason Mesnick commiserates with Arie's
plight. He's either secretly pissed that this
douchebag's antics are pulling him back into the
spotlight or stoked that someone is finally stealing his
infamous indecisive thunder.
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The Head Wins -- For Now
The
standard ending is not the important one in this case, but
Arie goes through the motions of picking out the Neil Lane
ring, letting Lauren profess her devotion before devastating
her, and even offering a parting "I love you" on
the way out.
She
doesn't understand anything, and how could she after all
those exaggerated reassurances? It's a betrayal,
especially after she let her guard down, and she
wholeheartedly believed he was the
one. For his part, he feels like a monster.
Then
there's the proposal, which comes with the pomp and
circumstance of final roses past. They're two puzzle
pieces that fit, and there are hugs and kisses and tears as
Arie gets down on one knee and Becca proclaims that her
heart is about to burst with joy.
It's
gut-wrenching knowing what's coming, but at least they
didn't lead us to believe there was a happily ever
after. With Jason, we thought he and Melissa were destined
for the altar before the After
the Final Rose shocker. The gossip cycle plays a role in
that being an impossibility, but I'm glad we don't
have to be blindsided like Becca.  
Change
of Heart
In
the days and weeks that follow, Arie and Becca spend a lot
of time together, which he halfheartedly describes as
"good." She's nurturing, caring and would fit
in with his family, and they talk of moving in and starting
a life. But despite their jaunts, he can't stop thinking
about Lauren and what these moments would be like with
her.
He
feels incredible guilt and knows the situation is not fair
to anyone involved. So he's decided to follow his heart;
call off the engagement, despite his promise to "pick
[Becca] every day"; and lay it all on the line to
correct his mistake. 
So
Becca believes she's partaking in a "happy couple
weekend," and she spends her time complimenting
Arie's ring selection and feeling like she can finally
relax and enjoy the love of her life. And she has no idea
what's about to happen. 
Bachelor Heartbreak,
Uncut
As
Chris Harrison has reminded us ad nauseam, what follows is
reality TV's first uncut and unedited real-time
two-camera break-up (which is specific criteria). Arie sits
Becca down and starts with small talk, making her
increasingly nervous, and then he opens up about his
struggle.
It's
disturbing to see simultaneous close-ups of both their faces
as he admits that he wants to reconcile with Lauren,
especially with the giant rock on her finger and the
"American
Idol: The Journey Begins in 6 Days" banner at the
bottom right corner of the screen. 
She
was aware that he still had feelings for Lauren and was
doing what she could to help strengthen their relationship,
but she's naturally speechless and embarrassed over
being jilted on national television. She doesn't say
much, but her highlights include: 
--
"You shouldn't have gotten down on one
knee."--
"You have a lot of shit to figure out."--
" I want to help you find what you want -- clearly not
me." --
"Okay, I'm done." --
"I'm not, like, going to hug you
goodbye." --
"This is just a really shitty thing on your part, like
everything about this."--
"I want you to go."
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The Never-Ending Break-Up
I
took notes with the intention of summarizing them, but
recapping the words spoken and their impact is difficult in
such a long segment. So I'll let my own unfiltered
real-time reactions speak for themselves:
He
leaves. She cries. And cries. This is going on way too long.
Then. He. Goes. Back. Inside. Why? Oh, to ask if she's
okay. Yeah, she's not okay, bro. 
Becca:
"Just leave. What are you still doing here? Just
go." 
Soooo
he sits down on the couch.
Becca:
"I've got nothing to say. But I do, honestly, I
tried. It's so embarrassing. To think that you have this
future..."
He
asks to talk more then tries to touch her f***ing hair? No!
That's not your hair anymore.
Becca:
"I don't think you have anything else to say.
I'm not the one for you." 
Arie
sit back down, says it kills him to see her like this, but
he's so sorry. 
Becca:
"I feel like my future was ripped away. Like, I love
you and obviously want you to be happy, and it's not me,
but I can't imagine my life without you."
More
explaining. Yeah, we got it dude. It feels cruel. She's
not going to make you feel better. 
Becca:
"You finally saw me cry. Just go. Please just
go." 
All
of America is screaming at the TV, why the f*** is he still
there? Is he getting paid by the minute? Usually, you want
to get these things over with. Still there. Scurry.
Skedaddle. Gooooooooo. Go. Go. Go. He's not
going. 
Becca:
"I can't even look at you. Just
leave."
Nope.
Still sitting there. He pulls up his sleeves. Even the
camera man has to be thinking, "Dude, you should go.
The door's right there." 
He
finally leaves. Thank god.
Now What?
In
the studio, Becca gets a huge ovation and can only describe
the situation as "brutal." She was ready to do it
all, and she hasn't seen or talked to Arie since. She
feels angry, betrayed and that she was lied to for so long.
She has many questions, but she's not sure if she can
trust any of his answers.
Either
way, that's a discussion for another night and another
recap. Arie, Lauren and Becca will have their chances in the
special two-hour After
the Final Rose, when we'll also learn if a
Jason/Molly-type reunion is in the cards. Until then,
we'll have to wait and wonder about everyone's
happiness. Except Chris Harrison 's. It's all dollar
signs to him.

How
do you feel about how it all played out? Arie definitely
screwed over Becca, but this is also how relationships and
break-ups go. Maybe he shouldn't have proposed, but do
you blame him for following his heart? How should he have
handled it? Should Lauren take him back? And does the
Mesnicks' success sway your opinion at all? Let us know
your thoughts in the comments section below. 
The
Bachelor: After the Final Rose airs Tuesday,
March 6, at 8/7c on ABC. Want more news? Like our Bachelor
Facebook page.
(Image courtesy of ABC) Did
Arie do the right thing?Yes,
but he never should have proposed.58%No.
He lied to Becca all along.22%Yes!
You can only follow your heart.16%No!
Becca was the one for him.4%




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