Ashley Hebert - Episode 1

On tonight's episode Ashley got to meet all 25 of the single-and-ready-to-mingle bachelors.  There were, in my opinion, some instant front runners.  Let's start with the man who ended up with the first impression rose, Ryan P.

This 31 year old Solar Energy Executive impressed Ashley at first sight.  He's a really nice guy, started a company with a few other people from the ground up, and just seems like an all around gentleman.  He was the first to step out of the limo to meet her so, I think that's a good omen.  Their conversation at the cocktail party set the bar really high for the rest of the guys.  She was super impressed with him which is why he ended up with the first impression rose at the end of the episode.

Another front runner was William.

You couldn't help but love this nerdy, fun-loving, 29 year old from Fostoria, OH.  His "getting to know you" segment started out with him walking in the rain and trying to keep his umbrella from blowing open in the wind.  I thought he was hysterical, but that's just my type of sense of humor.  But, I feel like his goofy nature will appeal to Ashley and I think it did.  There was no question in my mind he would get a rose at the end of the night.

Last front runner surprised me.  It was Ben F.

He brought Ashley some of his homemade wine and she loved it.  I think the fact that he was only 28 and owned a winery really appealed to her.  At first glance I wouldn't of thought Ashley would've hit it off with him, but she seemed intrigued.

Now lets discuss the guys that stood out for all the WRONG reasons.  We can't get to this segment of the post and not talk about Tim.

This guy was looking for trouble.  He didn't like the mysterious "mask guy".  He made him uncomfortable and he let him know that.  Tim decided to bury all of his cares with alcohol and ended up passing out before Ashley even had a chance to give out any roses at all.  That was after he was completely belligerent in front of her in a drunken stupor.  Needless to say he made a very early exit.

Mystery Man Jeff.

Jeff showed up to the meet-and-greet wearing a black masquerade mask on his face.  That's why ABC won't show his picture on their website.

Ashley respected Jeff's decision not to show his face because he told her that it was because he wanted her to get to know him for "what was on the inside".  He took his face out of the equation.  Way to go Jeff.  All you really accomplished though was weirding out the rest of the guys and you almost got your butt beat by a drunken Tim.

Bentley, Bentley, Bentley...

Oh Bentley.  We were hoping you weren't going to be the jerk of the season because you represent our fair city of Salt Lake.  Unfortunately, it appears you will be.  And there isn't a darn thing we can do about it.  Ashley was forewarned of Bentley which made her very nervous to meet him.  Before taping of the show began, she received a message from a good friend of hers who just so happens to be friends with Bentley's ex-wife.  The friend told her that Bentley was going on the show, solely, to promote his business (which is in Draper!).  Much to our dismay, she feels that Bentley deserves a chance and seems like "a nice guy".  She's also very attracted to him so, we'll see where it goes.  I have a bad feeling about this one.

The men that got the axe tonight are Tim (surprised?), Anthony, Chris M., Frank, Jon, Michael, and Rob.

 

     

 

(I actually really liked Anthony.  It's a shame she didn't keep him!)

This season looks pretty fun from the previews.  We'll get to visit Las Vegas, Fiji, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.  Should be some pretty sights to see!  We're down to 18 guys and from what I hear the next episode will take place in Las Vegas.  Viva Las Vegas!