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THE BACHELOR -“Episode 2108” – Corinne, Rachel, Raven and Vanessa are left in Bimini, still shocked that Nick sent Kristina home before the rose ceremony. They wonder if they still will get a coveted hometown date from the unpredictable Bachelor. But with the stakes being so high, Nick will go on an emotionally charged journey to visit these final four women’s hometowns. Raven meets him in Hoxie, Arkansas, and cute couple have some great, sexy fun, but Raven’s father reveals some serious news. Then, it is on to Dallas where Rachel and Nick confront the challenges that might meet an interracial couple. Corinne is waiting in Miami where her father waits with some tough questions. Finally, Nick travels to Montreal to reunite with Vanessa. Although her special needs adult students give him a big thumbs up, things don’t go quite so well with her big Italian family, especially after her father drops a bomb about Nick that has Vanessa questioning their relationship. Just as Nick gets ready to make the gut-wrenching decision to send one woman home, he gets a surprise visitor, who could change everything, on “The Bachelor,” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Bill Matlock)RACHEL, NICK VIALL /

17. Outdoor Picnics Automatically Set A Romantic Scene

There are only a finite amount of romantic configurations, but producers have to maximize the time couples spend with each other. In order to squeeze every last ounce of romance from every date, the show arranges dates that will encourage intimacy and foster long, deep conversations.

All those outdoor picnics are the perfect solution for this. Most often, the locations are overlooking a scenic view in a remote location, and the two are all alone to dish on their innermost secrets. Alone except for the dozens of crews and cameramen. It’s hard not to be affected by the beautiful scenes of nature, and producers count on couples getting caught up in the moment, letting their guard down, and making progress in their relationship.

Sean Lowe confirms the locations are contrived to bring couples closer together. He writes in his book, “they give couples a picturesque moment to chat.” He’s not wrong. Think back to every single season of The Bachelor, and you can bet there’s been a handful of those breezy picnics.

Every season has it’s fair share of outdoor meals. Some offer intricate sets with gauzy, billowy sheers and hundreds of candles, while others are just the couple with a basket and a bottle of wine. No matter how elaborate they are, they are the perfect opportunity to get to know each other away from the prying eyes and listening ears of the other contestants.

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