Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.
ThePopBreak.com’s Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
This week, Michelle and DJ give you the hottest take on…cold opens? They discuss how pleased they’ve been with the season so far and that Joey might be the best lead in recent Bachelor history. They also talk about the women of this season and how everything has gelled early to make a surprisingly good show so far.
If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!
The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 2 is now streaming on Hulu
Official Summary for The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 2 from ABC Television:
“With the women moved into the mansion, Joey’s first group date gives several ladies the chance to experience their own wedding reception. The stakes are higher than ever as the “brides” compete for an intimate first dance with Joey, set to smooth vocals of Michael Bolton. Next, Joey and one lucky lady fly off to the Beach Life Music Festival for the first one-on-one date of the season, featuring a performance by Bahamas! Later, with the help of Bachelor Nation alumni Demi Burnett and Jubilee Sharpe, Joey determines which women have the courage and endurance to be his long-term partner in a paintball battle. It’s still early, but with rumors starting to swirl, tensions begin to erupt amongst the women.”
The 22 women vying for Joey’s heart are the following:
Allison, 26, a realtor from Philadelphia, Penn.
Autumn, 26, an account executive from St. Louis, Mo.
Chrissa, 26, a marketing director from Abbotsford, British Columbia
Daisy, 25, an account executive from Becker, Minn.
Edwina, 25, an entrepreneur from Atlanta, Ga.
Erika, 25, a leasing agent from North Bergen, N.J.
Evalin, 29, a nanny from San Antonio, Texas
Jenn, 25, a physician assistant student from Miami, Fla.
Jessica “Jess,” 24, an executive assistant from San Diego, Calif.
Katelyn, 25, a radiochemist from Santa Fe, N.M.
Kelsey A., 25, a junior project manager from New Orleans, La.
Kelsey T., 31, an actor from Los Angeles, Calif.
Lauren, 28, a registered nurse from Philadelphia, Penn.
Maria “Lea,” 23, an account manager from Waipahu, Hawaii**
Alexandra “Lexi,” 30, a digital strategist from Atlanta, Ga.
Madina, 31, a mental health therapist from Charlotte, N.C.
Maria, 29, an executive assistant from Kleinburg, Ontario
Marlena, 26, a finance writer from West Palm Beach, Fla.
Rachel, 26, an ICU nurse from Honolulu, Hawaii
Starr, 25, a mental health counselor from Delray Beach, Fla.
Sydney, 28, a vintage store owner from Newport, R.I.
Taylor, 23, a recruiter from Chicago, Ill.
**Indicates they previously met Joey on “The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose”
