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Ben and his Ladies
On Monday, January 4 the twentieth season of The Bachelor premiered on ABC. Heartbroken from last season Kaitlyn Bristow’s journey of love, twenty-four year old Ben Higgins began his search last night. Higgins, a software salesmen from Colorado enjoys the outdoors and is ready to settle down to begin a family. With twenty-five beautiful women from all over the world, Ben was forced to send five woman home after the first night. There were a few women who obviously caught Ben’s attention moments after exiting the limo. The top prospects for Ben’s heart are as follows.
Oliva (23) from Austin, Texas. Olivia was one of the last woman to exit the limo but the first to make Ben’s mouth drop upon arrival. Their encounter was short and sweet as they shared an adorable moment of comparing dimples. After a second meet up later in the night, Ben knew he wanted to give his first impression rose to Olivia. She happily accepted, could this be happily ever after?
Becca (26) from San Diego, CA. This is Becca’s second time as a contestant to the Bachelor. After being heart broken from previous bachelor Chris Soules, Becca is back to win Ben’s heart. Their first moments seeing each other clearly proved Ben’s attraction to her as he handed her a rose early in the ceremony.
Lauren B. (25) from Marina Del Rey, CA. Lauren was the first to arrive at the mansion and amazed Ben from the gate. After their sweet meeting, Ben stated, “That was a great start!” He later discovered they shared similar interests such as traveling and gave her a rose early in the ceremony.
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The night also included a miniature pony, a large rose hat, and of course, tears. Lace, a twenty-five year old from Colorado attempted at getting Ben’s first kiss. After a small peck, she pleaded to have a longer one with Ben. He awkwardly asked to get to know her better before they move further. Later in the night, Lace felt that Ben had “no interest” in her and cried to herself and the other ladies. She received Ben’s final rose of the night which made her cry even more. She pulled him aside to complain which puzzled Ben. He soon stated in an interview, “I gave her (Lace) a rose, what more could she want?”
The Bachelor airs every Monday on ABC at 8 p.m. eastern.