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Welcome back, Bachelor lovers!
THE BACHELOR - Millions of viewers shared the heartbreak of Ben Flajnik (pronounced Flannick) when his soulful and heartfelt proposal was rejected by Ashley Hebert in the emotional finale of last season’s “The Bachelorette.” Now Ben is ready to put all the disappointment and hurt behind him in order to move on with his life, his phenomenal success as a businessman and his search for the right woman to be his wife and to start a family with, as he stars in the next edition of ABC’s hit romance reality series, “The Bachelor,” when it returns to ABC in January 2012. (ABC/CRAIG SJODIN)
We’re Alyssa and Allison, unabashed Bachelor fans and your trusty rose recappers.
Our two major questions: Where did these women learn how to play baseball so well?
They were seriously impressive.
And if they’re so good at hitting things, why don’t any of them slug Ben?
He deserved it this week.
He went with horse-loving country girl Lindzi as the MVP, and she is one of ours too.
THE BACHELOR - Millions of viewers shared the heartbreak of Ben Flajnik (pronounced Flannick) when his soulful and heartfelt proposal was rejected by Ashley Hebert in the emotional finale of last season’s “The Bachelorette.” Now Ben is ready to put all the disappointment and hurt behind him in order to move on with his life, his phenomenal success as a businessman and his search for the right woman to be his wife and to start a family with, as he stars in the next edition of ABC’s hit romance reality series, “The Bachelor,” when it returns to ABC in January 2012. (ABC/CRAIG SJODIN)
Plus, Ben genuinely smiles when he’s with her, which is surprisingly rare for this Bachelor.
Photo Credit: ABC
The thorn: Ben
Just call him the badly behaved bachelor.
Ben turned off the charm this week, judging and threatening the girls at every turn.
THE BACHELOR - “The Bachelor” premieres MONDAY, JANUARY 2 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) , on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/CRAIG SJODIN)JENNIFER
Wisen up, Mr. Not classy, Ben!
Jennifer is better off without him.
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What are your predictions for next week?
Who will strike out and who will be one step closer to the finale?
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