Michelle Young got to know her final three contestants a little better this week on The Bachelorette season 18, and now we’re almost at the finale! We got the Fantasy Suites in episode 9, where our leading lady took her remaining men on overnight dates without the cameras. All three dates went extremely well, no doubt making Michelle’s final decision all the more difficult.
had the first one-on-one, and he professed his love for Michelle without holding back. He made it clear he was head over heels, which made viewers at home a little nervous for what’s to come. Though Brandon is truly a special, special guy, there was still an obvious frontrunner going into the new episode that wasn’t him.
Michelle’s second date was with
, and the two connected more — yes, over Minnesota, and other things. Joe was able to open up, which Michelle really appreciated, though she did note that things had been moving at a slower pace with him.
Last but certainly not least, Michelle went on her one-on-one with Nayte Olukoya, who’s been a fan-favorite since the premiere episode. Nayte won Michelle’s first impression rose and has kept her attention ever since. However, Michelle was feeling some doubt during this week’s episode, unsure if she could get there with him in the amount of time they had left.
The Bachelorette season 18 finale is next week, meaning engagements are coming up quick! So who went home during episode 9, and who are Michelle’s final two?
Who are Michelle’s final two on The Bachelorette?
Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Joe after the Fantasy Suites. It was no doubt a really hard decision for Michelle to make, but it seems she’d just formed stronger connections with her other contestants. This means Nayte and Brandon are her final two!
Who will get down on one knee in the finale, and who will be lucky enough to put a ring on Michelle’s finger? We don’t have long now to find out how it all ends!
Don’t miss out on what’s bound to be an emotional finale when The Bachelorette continues next Tuesday, Dec. 21 on ABC.