Very LOST-like of them to start the season that way, eh? I think that may be the first time I’ve used “eh” on this site. No, I didn’t just take a trip to Canada or MN. Although MN might be in the cards in the future. I know you have a ton of questions, theories, hypotheticals, etc. about what was shown. There are no concrete answers right now. Based on that opening clip, some seem to believe that Hannah Brown shows up in Australia. That final rose ceremony took place Nov. 17th in Australia, which means that was late night Nov. 16th for those of us in the U.S. Hannah Brown at that time was accounted for in LA still rehearsing since she had semifinal week at DWTS coming up. Semifinals of DWTS were Nov. 18th. The finale was Nov. 25th. Hannah Brown never took a 32 hr roundtrip excursion to Australia for Peter’s finale. Didn’t happen. So you can rule that part out of her showing up out there.
There is something I’m close to releasing in regards to something I’ve heard regarding the final few days of filming. I think later this week I’ll be able to put it out there, but until then, yeah, there’s a lot of different things you can read into Chris Harrison talking to Peter on that final rose ceremony day and his reaction. There’s a reason they started out the show that way this season, which they’ve never done before. They want to keep people talking. Peter and the show leaning into this notion that this season will be spoiler free “and there’s a reason why” wouldn’t be said because that “reason” is they’re banking on they just know no one will say anything. That’s stupidity. They wouldn’t be so bold and arrogant about their season not being spoiled bc they just think people will shut up this time around. Outside of Desiree’s season, it’s never happened. And even Desiree’s season, her own brother was saying my spoiler was wrong to people who were then forwarding it on to me. I just didn’t listen. So it’s basically impossible to use that as your stance as to why the season won’t be spoiled. As I said Thursday, my thinking is the reason they’re so adamant is because whatever the ending will ultimately be to this season, that part hasn’t been filmed yet. I can’t spoil something that hasn’t happened yet. Now, WHAT that something is, I’m not totally sure of.
Something I noticed last night when gauging responses on Twitter, email, and DM is that by posting stuff on 3 different platforms (website, Twitter, and IG), I’m forgetting what’s been posted on each one. For example, I ended Saturday’s IG live by saying after Monday’s episode, everyone and their mother is going to think that because of this wonky ending we apparently have, Peter is gonna end up with Hannah Brown. That would be the consensus. And boy was I right. But, I forgot to write that in Thursday’s column. I cannot tell you how many people emailed, tweeted, or DM’ed me after last night saying, “Hey, I was thinking about this, and do you think that maybe Peter ends up going after Hannah B at the end?” It was non stop. Which almost kinda makes it not even a surprise at this point since a majority of the people think that’s who he’s gonna end up with. The answer I have right now is, I don’t know, but I don’t think so. And here’s why…
Look, maybe I’m totally wrong, but there are a few reasons why I don’t think he ultimately ends up with Hannah Brown come March. I thought her tweets last night are not those of someone who’s currently with Peter. Yes, I know she wouldn’t just blatantly give it away and post a bunch of lovey dovey tweets about him, but if they were together or trying to make it work post filming, you’d think she’d just say nothing on Twitter rather than this:
Thank you. Happy belated. I hope yours was better than mine or you at least had waterproof mascara. https://t.co/gGplQqfyzA
— Hannah Brown (@hannahbrown) January 7, 2020
it truly was my peak. It was all down hill from there. ?? https://t.co/LrbUvrQsSo
— Hannah Brown (@hannahbrown) January 7, 2020
worst birthday. #thebachelor pic.twitter.com/Nf6jajKVKN
— Hannah Brown (@hannahbrown) January 7, 2020
Spoiler alerts: This is going to be very freaking awkward. @BachelorABC
— Hannah Brown (@hannahbrown) January 7, 2020
Sounds more like someone who’s embarrassed at how she came off last night rather than someone who’s secretly in a relationship with Peter right now.
The other thing I got a lot of last night was people asking if Hannah Brown was the one that showed up in Australia and that’s what Chris Harrison was telling Peter in the clip we saw from the get go. What I do know is after next week when the episode starts off with the conclusion of the Peter/Hannah conversation, Hannah Brown is not part of the show again. She was filming DWTS the whole time the Bachelor was filming. So after next weeks episode, you don’t see her again and she’s not a topic on anyone’s mind.
I understand people think that’s who he ends up with because of what they saw last night, but a lot of those same people aren’t comprehending that that conversation you saw between Peter and Hannah last night took place on Sept. 24, which happened to be her birthday. Then after that, he had a two month show to film where he never saw her again and developed relationships with numerous other women. I think people are losing sight of that just because of what they saw last night. They had their thing in the beginning, it’s put to rest at the end of the convo, and she’s gone the rest of the season. Not to mention, I just haven’t heard much regarding Hannah Brown post show. I think I would’ve by now. I honestly don’t think it’s her, but I’m trying to get as much solid confirmation as I can regarding that.
jlal
January 7, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Only a couple of comments since I haven’t been keeping up much this season.
This is the prettiest group of women the show has ever had.
The Hannah and Peter talk, even with the crying mascara, was at the least partially a put-on for ratings.
The windmill talk Hannah gave the girls was beyond cringe worthy, yikes.
I don’t think Peter ends up with anyone, as I don’t think he is even remotely ready to settle down for good. He is a good looking pilot who is only 29 years old. Me thinks he has some more oats to sow.
crushonspivey
January 7, 2020 at 1:41 PM
Every time I see Hannah Brown, it seriously makes my brain hurt. She is a nice cute girl, but it’s like she is in slo-mo with how long it takes for her brain to signal her mouth on what she wants to say. Like the neurons are firing, but are getting stuck and having to restart over and over before the thought leads to actual words coming out of her mouth.
Lots of gorgeous women this year. All chasing Instafame, so yeah, more hotties wanting their cut of the fame pie. Makes for good viewing with all the hot girl insecurities flowing around mixed with a dash of Mean Girl to up our pleasure.
Over/Under on how many girls would have had sex with the boring pilot on Night 1? Lets set the line at 24.
adelina
January 7, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Ha! I agree @crushonspivey, Hannah B. does talk in a slo-mo fashion but I can’t help but like her. I find Peter to be just okay, seems like a nice guy but nothing too dynamic. He’s a white guy who grew up with an intact family, an upscale lifestyle with a good job afforded him by his privilege. His parents seem sweet – Mom is a bit much.
It would be a great ending if he ended up with Hannah B. I think they make a nice couple. The ending may be spoiler free but whether the season is spoiled doesn’t matter to me. I don’t read about the minutiae of each date. Just give me the final two and the winner.
As far as the Instagram influencers – I’m too old for Instagram but I do lurk at Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Instagram every now and then and I’m in awe of how much she’s changed physically as well as her enormous following. She seems to have made a living at it, so good on her, but I can’t imagine living up to that facade on a daily basis. The hair, the clothes, the curated poses….ugh. Exhausting.
sammyj2144
January 7, 2020 at 10:54 PM
Steve, you’re getting named all over the place now thank to this alleged-cannot-be-spoiled season. Heard your name on the Nick Viall podcast today and read it in Ashley I’s Cosmo recap. Even if we don’t know the outcome yet…I presume because it’s not necessarily decided, I very much appreciate what we’ve got laid out so far. ?
dogmomma
January 8, 2020 at 9:21 AM
I’m too old for Instagram as well, but I’ve accumulated a group of former Bachelor/ette people who I follow just out of curiosity. After the first of the year, I deleted most of them. After a while I get tired of them pushing products and posing.
I’m most anxious to see if things get leaked as we proceed through the season. Someone is bound to slip up and let some information get out.
And I don’t watch Jimmy Kimmel, but I wonder how he’s going to predict the winner this season since he can’t rely on the spoilers. He will definitely get the final 4 correct, but this year he will have to guess who the winner is.