DeepSummary
The hosts, Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile, discuss and recap the first night of Ben Higgins' season of The Bachelor from 2016. They analyze the limo entrances, focusing on Olivia's confident entrance earning her the first impression rose, and Lace's dramatic behavior earning her a villain edit. The hosts also discuss the fashion trends of the time, with many women wearing short dresses compared to today's long gowns.
Key moments highlighted include Lace kissing Ben without consent during her limo entrance, confronting him at the rose ceremony for not looking at her, and emerging as the episode's main storyline. The hosts track where contestants like Amanda Stanton, Jojo Fletcher, and Becca Tilley ended up after the show, some finding success in Bachelor Nation while others moved on.
In anticipation of Ben joining them as a guest next week, Serena and Joe ponder questions they want to ask him, like his perspective being the Bachelor at age 26 and how his mentality may have differed if he was the lead now. They reminisce about the entertaining moments from his premiere and look forward to getting his insight years later.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Ben Higgins' season in 2016 featured many entertaining and dramatic moments on the first night involving limo entrances and villains.
- Lace emerged as the main source of drama, aggressively pursuing Ben from the start with an unconsented kiss and confrontation at the rose ceremony.
- Fashion trends showcased many contestants in short, tight dresses unlike the long gowns common today.
- While Olivia earned the first impression rose, contestants like Jojo Fletcher and Amanda Stanton ended up finding the most success post-show.
- The hosts look forward to gaining Ben's perspective years later on being so young as the Bachelor and other insights.
- Recapping this older season allowed the hosts to reminisce while generating new lines of questioning for Ben as the upcoming guest.
- Dramatic moments and villains are a key part of night one episodes that drives anticipation for the rest of the season.
- Many recapped contestants have moved on and are now married with children, a common trajectory for Bachelor Nation alumni.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “She walks out of the limo, tells him to close his eyes, gives him a kiss, and is like, I want it to be the first kiss of the night.“ by Joe Amabile
- “You know, you see his parents on it and stuff like that, too. So, like, what did they think about all of it?“ by Joe Amabile
- “But sea, I wouldn't say sadly. They're both happy.“ by Serena Pitt
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Bachelor Happy Hour
iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros
5/23/24
Today on “Happy Hour,” we’re back with another recap rewind episode. We’re taking it back to Season 20 with infamous Bachelor Ben Higgins. We’re talking limo entrances, drama, and where are they now with this cast of iconic characters — it’s unicorn heads and “Can I steal you for a sec” galore!
Plus, Joe and Serena chat about some of the Night 1 questions they plan on asking Ben Higgins when he comes on the pod next week. Tune in to hear all this and more, and be sure to follow so you never miss an episode.
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