The Bachelorette week 2 power rankings: Surprising new connections

THE BACHELORETTE - "1502" - Hannah's search for love is anything but a drag when world famous drag queens Alaska and Alyssa Edwards, and renowned runway coach Miss J. Alexander ("America's Next Top Model"), host a pageant for eight hopeful bachelors vying for the coveted title of the Bachelorette's 'Mr. Right.' The stakes are high when one bachelor must overcome his fears and race through the mud on a one-on-one date, while eight others gear up for a hazardous roller derby competition hosted by legendary comedic actor Fred Willard and Chris Harrison, on "The Bachelorette," MONDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/John Fleenor)CHRIS HARRISON, LUKE P., JONATHAN, DYLAN, GRANT, JED, LUKE S., JOHN PAUL JONES, MIKE
THE BACHELORETTE - "1502" - Hannah's search for love is anything but a drag when world famous drag queens Alaska and Alyssa Edwards, and renowned runway coach Miss J. Alexander ("America's Next Top Model"), host a pageant for eight hopeful bachelors vying for the coveted title of the Bachelorette's 'Mr. Right.' The stakes are high when one bachelor must overcome his fears and race through the mud on a one-on-one date, while eight others gear up for a hazardous roller derby competition hosted by legendary comedic actor Fred Willard and Chris Harrison, on "The Bachelorette," MONDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/John Fleenor)CHRIS HARRISON, LUKE P., JONATHAN, DYLAN, GRANT, JED, LUKE S., JOHN PAUL JONES, MIKE
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THE BACHELORETTE – “1501” – It’s a tractor…It’s a plane…It’s the self-appointed king of the jungle! Hannah’s search for fierce love is matched with fierce competition as one hopeful bachelor sets a high bar by jumping the fence, while another pops out from the limo, in true beast fashion. At the end of the day, whether he is a golf pro looking to be Hannah’s hole-in-one, a Box King seeking a woman who checks all his boxes, or a man with a custom-made pizza delivery, everyone wants a piece of Hannah’s heart on the highly anticipated 15th season of “The Bachelorette,” premiering MONDAY, MAY 13 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/John Fleenor)TYLER G, HANNAH BROWN
THE BACHELORETTE – “1501” – It’s a tractor…It’s a plane…It’s the self-appointed king of the jungle! Hannah’s search for fierce love is matched with fierce competition as one hopeful bachelor sets a high bar by jumping the fence, while another pops out from the limo, in true beast fashion. At the end of the day, whether he is a golf pro looking to be Hannah’s hole-in-one, a Box King seeking a woman who checks all his boxes, or a man with a custom-made pizza delivery, everyone wants a piece of Hannah’s heart on the highly anticipated 15th season of “The Bachelorette,” premiering MONDAY, MAY 13 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/John Fleenor)TYLER G, HANNAH BROWN

3. Tyler G.

We’ll be honest, after the premiere episode of The Bachelorette last week, Tyler G. wasn’t really on our radar. Sure, he made it past that brutal first round of cuts, but he didn’t make quite the same splash as a Luke P. or a Cam.

That’s why it took us by surprise when Tyler nabbed up the first one-on-one date card of the season. This date is always a special one on the series, generally indicating that there was an instant connection between the season lead and one of her suitors. This one was probably extra special, as Hannah Brown herself got the first one-on-one of her season of The Bachelor. She could completely relate the experience and wanted to give it to the right person.

During their dinner together, Hannah was gushing about how great the connection was with him. She talked him through why she chose him, including detailing their instant chemistry when he came out of the limo.

Bonus points go to Tyler for asking Hannah intelligent questions. It was really refreshing to not hear either an unearned “I love you” (we’re not gonna let that one go) or just the long list of the suitor’s personal life experiences. That small change of pace could really go the distance in helping Hannah to remember him for the rest of the game.