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The Bachelor Season 26, Episode 4: Best and worst moments

ByJulia Wagner|
THE BACHELOR - "2602" - Clayton moves forward in his journey to find love with the 22 incredible women who remain. After moving into the Bachelor Mansion for the first time since the pandemic began, these eligible singles are ready to kick off a week of dates! On the season's first group date, celebrity guest Hilary Duff enlists the help of the ladies to throw a dream Beverly Hills birthday party, but when one woman is more interested in spending time with Clayton than the kids, the others have strong feelings to share. Later, one lucky lady flies high with Clayton on the first one-on-one date featuring a surprise musical performance by Amanda Jordan; and Ziwe stops by the second group date to help Clayton spot potential red flags among his bachelorettes. After the dates have all ended, a major storm brews heading into the cocktail party when a shocking secret about a woman who already has a rose is revealed. Will Clayton be forced to do something that no other Bachelor has ever done before? Find out on "The Bachelor," airing MONDAY, JAN. 10 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/John Fleenor)THE BACHELOR
THE BACHELOR - "2602" - Clayton moves forward in his journey to find love with the 22 incredible women who remain. After moving into the Bachelor Mansion for the first time since the pandemic began, these eligible singles are ready to kick off a week of dates! On the season's first group date, celebrity guest Hilary Duff enlists the help of the ladies to throw a dream Beverly Hills birthday party, but when one woman is more interested in spending time with Clayton than the kids, the others have strong feelings to share. Later, one lucky lady flies high with Clayton on the first one-on-one date featuring a surprise musical performance by Amanda Jordan; and Ziwe stops by the second group date to help Clayton spot potential red flags among his bachelorettes. After the dates have all ended, a major storm brews heading into the cocktail party when a shocking secret about a woman who already has a rose is revealed. Will Clayton be forced to do something that no other Bachelor has ever done before? Find out on "The Bachelor," airing MONDAY, JAN. 10 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/John Fleenor)THE BACHELOR

This week’s episode of The Bachelor Season 26 had Clayton Echard and his band of women embarking on a trip around the world… to Houston, Texas! I wonder if the fact that Texas has fewer COVID restrictions had something to do with this choice.

In any case, let’s get to the best and worst moments of episode 4!

(ABC/John Fleenor)
(ABC/John Fleenor)

The Bachelor Season 26, Episode 4: Worst moment: “Best girlfriends in the world”

I don’t think Elizabeth being sent home was exactly fair, but I couldn’t let the moment pass without making a little bit of fun of this statement:

“To see some of my best… they’re my best… some of my best… some of my best girlfriends in the world be so torn apart and leave and have given up so much to be here because some chick just wants to destroy anyone and everyone in the room, and it’s gross.” 

I love the show for the drama, but this was TOO MUCH. Some of her best girlfriends in the world? It’s been two weeks!

I also don’t love the narrative of them having “given up so much to be here.” Sometimes that is true, but they all chose to come on The Bachelor, and the benefits of being cast are so numerous that it’s hard to feel bad for them.

Also, it’s not like she will never see these best friends again! Many of them will be sent home in a week’s time. I’m sure they are now closer than ever!

The Bachelor Season 26, Episode 4: Best moment: Football montage

The Bachelor is the best when it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and this part succeeded: we finally got a montage on the show!

This was such a nostalgic throwback to seasons past, from the first moment there were “fiery passions ignited by a simple backyard game of touch.” Too good.

I’m picturing The Bachelor Bowl becoming an actual yearly, televised event and I’m super happy about it.

Since Jesse Palmer was in the NFL and also a football commentator, he finally got to use his skills!

Well done.

What were your favorite moments of The Bachelor Season 26, Episode 4? Share in the comments!

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