Pack your bags and grab a glass of sangria, rose lovers, because The Bachelor is in Madrid! This week’s episode was packed with drama, tears, and one of the most ridiculous mechanical bull competitions in Bachelor history.
This wasn’t just a sightseeing trip. The tensions between Carolina and, well, basically everyone, continued to boil over, leading to a shocking self-elimination and Grant hoarding a date rose out of pure frustration. Let’s break down the most jaw-dropping moments!
1. Carolina vs. The World (Again)
The fallout from last week’s prom debacle still had the ladies fuming. Carolina, despite already having a date rose, made a habit of taking up Grant’s time, leaving the other women seething. Juliana, ever the diplomat, confronted Carolina about her choices, but Carolina met her with peak unbothered energy. “Okay… what’s your question?” she deadpanned, solidifying her status as The Bachelor’s resident villain.
But that wasn’t the most shocking part. Later, when Carolina casually mentioned that she barely knew Grant, the room practically imploded. Juliana clutched her pearls, accusing Carolina of doubting the entire process (gasp!). The confrontation escalated to an all-out intervention, with multiple women calling Carolina out for being too negative. Carolina’s response? Tears, frustration, and an audible sniffle loud enough to grab Grant’s attention. And of course, when Grant pulled her aside to console her, the other women were not having it. Litia’s face said it all: She. Is. Over. It.
2. Bullfighting, Donkeys, and One Seriously Gassy Ride
This week’s group date took the women to Chinchón, where they met an actual matadora and attempted to master the art of bullfighting. But before they could channel their inner Hemingway, they had to ride donkeys through town. While most of the women managed to hold it together, poor Parisa found herself paired with a donkey that had serious stomach issues.
“Parisa! Yours has way bad gas!” Litia informed her, while Parisa struggled to maintain her dignity.
But the embarrassment didn’t end there. The group date transformed into a full-blown mechanical bull-riding competition, with the local Spaniards looking less than impressed. (Who bribed these poor people to sit through this?) Alexe’s grip-of-steel technique had her in the lead, until Zoe copied her move and somehow won the coveted prize: champagne and a sunset smooch with Grant.
3. Bungee Jumping & Bonding—A Date to Remember
Sarafiena, who had been flying under the radar, finally got her time to shine with a high-stakes one-on-one date. And by high stakes, we mean literally—Grant and Sarafiena had to sign a waiver before bungee jumping off an abandoned-looking bridge. Nothing screams romance like legal documents acknowledging your possible demise!
While Grant nearly had a panic attack, Sarafiena remained cool as a cucumber. Their upside-down smooch post-jump was swoon-worthy, but the real highlight came at dinner when Grant confronted her about seeming hesitant to fully dive in (get it?). Sarafiena, in peak comedic form, reassured him: “It’s not that deep. You’re just not a great kisser.”
Ouch. But honesty is key in a relationship, right? Despite the roasting, Sarafiena got the date rose and ended the night with a cheeky “Sorry, mom” to the camera.
4. No Rose for You! (Grant Hits His Breaking Point)
Just when the women thought they were safe from more drama, Grant pulled a Bachelor first—he refused to give out the group date rose. After hearing about the Carolina-Juliana showdown, he was so over the drama that he decided no one would get a rose that night.
Cue the collective gasps. Juliana apologized for her role in the mess, but the damage was done. The tension in the room was thicker than a bad spray tan (which, by the way, Parisa was also struggling with this episode).
With international travel officially kicking off, the drama levels are only going to rise from here. Will Carolina’s self-awareness catch up with her before the women rally to get her out? Will Grant’s kissing technique improve? And, most importantly, will Parisa ever recover from her gassy donkey trauma?
Stay tuned, rose lovers. This journey is far from over!
