“He’s like Mr. Jekyll…and…and…Hyde” – The Bachelorette, A Review

Here is episode three's recap that appeared in the Wednesday edition of the Daily Times Leader...

“He’s like Mr. Jekyll…and…and…Hyde” – The Bachelorette, A Review

Have I mentioned how much fun I am having watching this show every Monday night? This is just about the coolest thing that has ever happened to me…knowing someone on a reality television show AND getting to write about it, but I digress.
Monday night’s episode began with a one-on-one date featuring Ali and Roberto, the Latin lover. Roberto is the perfect mix of hotness, confidence and romance. He is not too touchy feely, not too arrogant and he is very attractive. Their date began at the Bachelorette house where they were picked up in a helicopter and carried away to a twenty-story building. Their date consisted of walking across a tight rope to another building where dinner and champagne awaited their arrival. At this point, Ali is starting to get on my nerves. I am sorry, but I just have to point out…you don’t tell someone you are worried you might not be pretty enough for them. Think it in your mind if you must, but don’t say it out loud, Ali! Roberto was a gentleman on this date, and he went on to share that his first language was actually Spanish, followed by English and knowledge of French and Italian. Roberto is a traveled, former professional baseball player who can speak Italian. Sizzle.
Roberto received a rose – I think I would have given him an entire rose bush after this date.
The group date followed with a video shoot for the Bare Naked Ladies new single “You Run Away.” Sadly, our Ty was not picked for the group date this time around – everyone will eventually have to sit out a turn. Each guy on the date starred in a short scene with Ali where they were doing something risqué like making out, flirting or wearing semi-nude attire. The funniest moment of the video was when Jonathan “the weatherman” let Ali know that it was “okay” with him if she didn’t want to kiss as the scene called for in the script. Jonathan reminds me of Tom Cruise, post Oprah Winfrey couch jumping…the feminine awkward one who always has anxiety and worry. Jonathan eventually starts to cry due to his fear, and Ali pulls him close to her and forces a kiss on the little man. Later, at the cocktail after party, Kirk and Ali make out post video (again) in the hot tub. Impressed by his kissing abilities, Ali awards Kirk the second coveted rose.
On the day of the final one-on-one date of this episode, Justin “Rated R” pulls a move that I classify as cheating - plain and simple. He hobbles himself, some old photos and his doggie tags all the way to Ali’s house for some one-on-one time of his own. This was not part of the game. You are supposed to be invited on a one-on-one date or a group date. There is no “visiting” in The Bachelorette. A rule follower myself, I would have been ticked had someone not followed proper Bachelorette procedure. But, oh, no, Ali is impressed that he would do anything to spend time with her. Woopideedoo.
Back at the mansion, Justin decides not to share with anyone about his deceit. The guys already dislike him and feel he is there for the wrong reasons. He has a heart to heart with some of the guys about how he wants to be a good dad and all, and he even starts crying. I thought it was fake.
Later, on Hunter’s one-on-one date, Ali arrives late because Justin took up a good bit of her time with his illegal stunt. Ali takes Hunter to her massive California mansion (courtesy of ABC) where they cook hamburgers and hang out in her hot tub and pool which both have an awesome view. This was one of those dates that was painful to watch. I felt sorry for Hunter who was clearly out of his element. There was zero chemistry, and Hunter was not given a rose.
Following the date, Ali arrived at the mansion yet again for another cocktail party. Steve, the sales representative from Cleveland, OH or “the Screech from Saved by the Bell lookalike” tries desperately to create some alone time between himself and Ali. However, he fails miserably when he isn’t even man enough to open the champagne bottle.
Then, the good part comes. I had been missing Ty and all of his insights throughout this episode, but Ty doesn’t disappoint in his handling of the “Justin” situation. Ali shares with Roberto that Justin came to see her at her house. Ty and Kasey find out and confront Justin who tries to deny what he did, but he eventually admits that he did go see Ali. Justin goes off to cry and sulk while Ty gives a commentary on the Justin situation. He states “He is like Mr. Jekyll…and…and..Hyde” meaning Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. However, in his frustration, he just can’t get it to come out correctly. Hilarious! All the bachelors are mad, and Ty expresses that “the person we see isn’t the same person that Ali sees. Justin is two-faced.” In all of the excitement Craig M. declares himself a “professional bulls*&$t detector.” No one is happy with Justin, but Ali sees fit to keep him around yet again – a move I predict she will soon regret.
Rose-less men for episode 3 were Hunter, Steve, and John C. I was sad to see John C. go. He appeared to have a good personality, decent looks and had a great job in Washington as a hotel business developer. Stay tuned for Episode four next Monday night on ABC! Ty’s single from the show “Living in the Moment” has been recorded and will be available at www.tybrownmusic.com soon. Until next week, Go Ty!

Reality TV fanatic Nancy Catherine Young was raised in West Point. She is currently the Director of Marketing Communications for McPherson College in McPherson, KS. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son during commercial breaks.