The Bachelorette Season 16, episode 2 photos: Let’s play dodgeball!

The Bachelorette Season 16, episode 2 teases group dates, one-on-one dates–and a whole lot of dodgeball.

The Bachelorette Season 16 is onto its second episode tonight! Before we know it, it will be time for the season finale, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet. Tonight’s episode is certainly going to be a treat as it will mark Clare’s first group and one-on-one date.

Now, this is going to be slightly different than what we’ve seen in the past given The Bachelorette Season 16 takes place within one location. Whatever they’re doing, it has to be within the vicinity of their bubble. Luckily, they have plenty of room to do whatever the heck they want, including a game of dodgeball.

If there is ever a way to get men all rowdy and hyped up, it’s a competitive game of any sport. Mix that in with the fact that they’re competing for a woman’s love and attention, and you’ve got yourself the perfect combination of drama, drama, drama.

Okay, now let’s take a look at the photos from this week’s episode of The Bachelorette!

The Bachelorette Season 16, episode 2 photos: Dodgeball!

It looks like Clare is not participating in the game (that’s probably a good thing), and is watching from the sidelines with Chris Harrison. Also, does anyone else see that the sign on the table says, “Clare’s Extreme STRIP! Dodgeball”?

Well, that explains this next series of photos…

Just wait…

Okay, Clare, we see you, girl. You clever, clever girl.

Not only is she getting the men hot and bothered over some friendly competition, but she’s literally making them strip down to their undies. This is going to be one heck of an episode, isn’t it?

The Bachelorette Season 16, episode 2 photos: Clare-o, Clare-o, where art thou, Clare-o?

Not sure what this group date is going to be all about, but it looks it involves some acting chops and the men professing their feelings for Clare, while she waits in the window as their Juliet.

And here is good ‘ol Chris Harrison letting the guys know what exactly they’ll be getting up to. Again, no idea what’s going on here, but I’m sure we’re in for a fun treat.

The Bachelorette Season 16, episode 2 photos: Up close and personal

Alright, so this group date definitely takes an interesting turn at some point. In the picture below, we see Clare and Dale wearing blindfolds while touching one another. Maybe the group date involves using your other senses to get intimate with one another?

All I can say is that Clare looks awfully happy with Dale, and she’s much closer to him than the other contestants. That’s probably why they’re not looking particularly happy in the background…

Just look at the difference in distance between Dale and then Zac. C. in the picture below.

Clare is definitely into Dale way more than the other guys. If these pictures don’t prove it (apart from her husband comment from the premiere), I don’t know what else will. I know we’ve heard plenty of rumors and we have no idea if they’re true, but the more I see the connection between Clare and Dale, the more I’m inclined to believe they’re true.

I guess we’ll find out soon enough, Bachelor Nation!

Are you ready for dodgeball, Romeo & Juliet, and some sort of sensory experiment on tonight’s episode?

What are your thoughts on the pictures above? Share your comments below and don’t forget to tune in to tonight’s episode on ABC at 8 PM EST!