With the third episode of The Bachelor Australia behind us, our heads are still spinning.
Tonight’s drama—sorry, episode—began right where we left off last week (sans ‘ranga-gate’, thankfully). Within in the first five minutes, intruder Kaitlyn Rose’s mere presence created more drama than if Locky quit the entire show, Charley confused her World Wars, and Areeba became the official drama instigator of the season.
But it wasn’t until the rose ceremony where the real drama began. From Areeba, Juliette and Kristina’s ‘group date’ (including an awkward belly dance) to the simultaneous crying from every lady fearing elimination, Juliette’s secret note gave us a Bachelor In Paradise ‘girl/bro code’ throwback, but also set the ‘cool girl’ trope ablaze.
Who knew wearing no makeup and enjoying burritos was the way to win Locky’s heart?
Inevitably, likely-winner Bella committed the ultimate ‘betrayal’ by spending even more alone time with Locky, despite already scoring a rose, putting those without a rose-shaped lifeline in fear of elimination.
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As always, the fantastic people of Twitter summed up our thoughts and feelings perfectly. Here are the best reactions to episode three of The Bachelor Australia:
Not these girls shedding real tears because another girl entered *checks notes* the competition where they know they have to *checks notes again* share their boyfriend with 24 other women already??#TheBachelorAU pic.twitter.com/rQMdCW7Ho4
— Michelle Rennex (@michellerennex) August 19, 2020
Us every Wednesday and Thursday night #TheBachelorAU pic.twitter.com/pnoYpQGv22
— Bachelor of Hearts Podcast 🌹 (@BOHpod) August 19, 2020
She wrote him a letter saying SHE DOESNT WEAR MAKEUP SO HE GAVE HER A ROSE??? #TheBachelorAU pic.twitter.com/pQEWynKCN6
— Jojo 🤍 (@joe_joe_7888) August 19, 2020
Why does Locky strike me as someone who always looks 35 no matter how old he is, I'm convinced he came out of the womb with a beard and adult face #TheBachelorAU
— Tahlia Pritchard (@Tahls) August 19, 2020
Once the other girls find out the note got the girl a rose #TheBachelorAU pic.twitter.com/GxgeQbgDr6
— YOUgetinthebowl (@VinceUrsi) August 19, 2020
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Bella giving off serious “I would say my biggest weakness is caring too much about my work” job interview vibes #TheBachelorAU
— Bachelor of Hearts Podcast 🌹 (@BOHpod) August 19, 2020
I say this with nothing but love #TheBachelorAU pic.twitter.com/w3oe0mdzLq
— Kimberley (@kimlorkil) August 19, 2020
This fight is giving me major year 9 vibes #TheBachelorAU pic.twitter.com/NySIzKeMr0
— ten (@ten_1996x) August 19, 2020
When u about to request to speak to the manager #TheBachelorAU pic.twitter.com/SR3uO2ZnJ7
— Bachelor of Hearts Podcast 🌹 (@BOHpod) August 19, 2020
Diandra Malivindi was the Digital Beauty Writer for ELLE and marie claire Australia.
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