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The Bachelor Season 25, Episode 4: Best and worst moments

By Julia Wagner

THE BACHELOR - Ò2504Ó Ð Still reeling from SarahÕs sudden departure, Matt fights his tendency to put up walls as his journey continues with the 18 remaining women vying for his heart. Emotions in the house continue to run high, leading to a trash-talking face-off between Victoria and Katie, and even former Bachelor Ben Higgins and Bachelor Nation favorite Wells Adams canÕt diffuse the drama as things get physical on two group dates. Chelsea takes the opportunity to get real with Matt about her journey to self-love, and Chris Harrison drops a bombshell that will change the course of the season on ÒThe Bachelor,Ó airing MONDAY, JAN. 25 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)MATT JAMES, MICHELLE
THE BACHELOR - Ò2504Ó Ð Still reeling from SarahÕs sudden departure, Matt fights his tendency to put up walls as his journey continues with the 18 remaining women vying for his heart. Emotions in the house continue to run high, leading to a trash-talking face-off between Victoria and Katie, and even former Bachelor Ben Higgins and Bachelor Nation favorite Wells Adams canÕt diffuse the drama as things get physical on two group dates. Chelsea takes the opportunity to get real with Matt about her journey to self-love, and Chris Harrison drops a bombshell that will change the course of the season on ÒThe Bachelor,Ó airing MONDAY, JAN. 25 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)MATT JAMES, MICHELLE /
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The Bachelor Season 25, Episode 4: Worst moment: The “new arrivals” decision

While Michelle was a shining star, the overall decision to introduce five new women was a prime example of what I see as manufactured drama versus real drama. Now, one could argue that all the drama is somewhat “manufactured” since the girls are in the inescapable environment of The Bachelor, but the believable, naturally occurring drama is always preferable to obvious producer moves.

As Mari so aptly put it: “This is just another way of fueling my frustration. Again.”

Obviously, the show feels the need to up the drama every season and do something “never before seen,” but introducing new women into the environment this late into the game doesn’t even make sense to me.

If anything, it seems like this move would decrease drama among most of the contestants we already know, allying them against new, common enemies who haven’t actually done anything wrong. Since we all know these new arrivals had no choice about when they entered the show, it’s just not entertaining to see them get beaten up for it.

Sigh. Here’s hoping this move pays off more than it did this episode!

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I’ll say this, The Bachelor Season 25 continues to impress!

What were your favorite (and least favorite) moments last night? Share in the comments below!

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