The Bachelor Season 27, Episode 6 recap: For Love and Culture

3. Testing the Waters

Next up on this episode of The Bachelor Season 27 was Ariel’s one-on-one date with Zach. Their date was in the Estonian countryside, where the two would go to the spa. However, they missed that it was a nudist sauna due to a language barrier.

The sauna leader revealed that it was a nudist sauna, but the two agreed not to go full birthday suit. They took part in breathing exercises and brushed each other with leaves. The two were ready for their time in the sauna when a nude couple joined them. It was a nudist sauna, after all.

The Bachelor hot tub made another appearance, this time in the Estonian countryside at the sauna. Zach and Ariel jumped in after getting advice from the nude couple and deeply conversed in the hot tub. Their privacy didn’t last long as the naked couple returned to the young couple and joined them in the hot tub.

Following their sauna experience, they wined and dined in an Estonian villa, digging deeper into their relationship. Zach revealed that he was initially nervous about their relationship but has since grown stronger feelings. Ariel said that she has had trouble being vulnerable and often uses humor to mask some of her insecurities. Zach reassured her that he enjoys her for who and what she is. Their conversation ended with Ariel receiving a rose and revealing she was tired of being alone.

 4. Rose Ceremony

Only two women entered the rose ceremony of The Bachelor Season 27, Episode 6 with roses after Zach declined to give out a rose during the group date rose. Jess was also eliminated during the group date before the ceremony. Zach kicked off the ceremony reiterating that while sending Jess home was tough, he took comfort in the kind words and support from the women remaining.

Aly was the first to steal Zach during the cocktail party and wanted to clear some uncertainty surrounding their relationship. They kissed more than talked, but their relationship felt a little awkward. He and Gabbi shared some Estonian pancakes and seemed to have a much better relationship. Brooklyn reassured Zach of his decisions and prided him for following his heart.

Kaity and Zach talked about how he had his eye on her since day one. While Zach met with other women, Charity pulled Kat aside to clear the air. During their conversation, Brooklyn interrupted and checked in to ensure Kat wasn’t bullying Charity. Kat was immediately enraged and stormed off.

Zach found Kat to chat with and asked about their group date since he felt something was off between them. Kat said she didn’t feel that way, but Zach felt something. She didn’t reveal the drama brewing in the house, but he could tell something was amiss. Jesse came in and announced that the cocktail party had concluded.

Gabi was the first to receive a rose at the ceremony, having cemented a strong relationship with Zach. The other frontrunner, Kaity, received the next rose. In a shocking turn, Brooklyn received the next rose. This meant that the final rose would be given to Kat or Aly. The decision seemed inevitable as Zach gave out the final rose to Kat. This meant that Aly was going home.

Greer is back next week, as hometowns are on the horizon. Zach has tough decisions ahead of him as families are becoming involved. Budapest is the next stop on their international journey as tensions rise and feelings take full control.

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