Jess & Mercedes: Behind the Scenes of ‘Vanderpump Villa’ | Happy Hour

Summary

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Bachelor Happy Hour Podcast Summary

Episode Title: Jess & Mercedes: Behind the Scenes of ‘Vanderpump Villa’ | Happy Hour
Release Date: May 13, 2026
Hosts: Charity Lawson & Rachel Recchia
Guests: Mercedes Northup & Jessica Gerard

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Episode Overview

This episode brings together Bachelor Nation favorites Mercedes Northup and Jessica Gerard, who join hosts Charity and Rachel to spill all the behind-the-scenes details from their stint on Hulu's crossover reality hit Vanderpump Villa. The group dishes on Bachelor Nation friendships, debaucherous nights at Stagecoach, wild villa stories—think hot tub chaos, forbidden showmances, and surprise hookups—and reflects on the peculiar intersection of two reality TV worlds. The episode is filled with laughter, candid confessions, and a playful tone, making it a treat for franchise fans who love the drama and inside scoop.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Fresh from Stagecoach & Coachella

[03:54–04:45]

• Jess and Mercedes recount the whirlwind of attending Stagecoach followed by Coachella.
  • Mercedes: “I was in California for three weeks... I took a red eye, my first red eye last night. I'll never do that again.” [04:20]
  • The group laughs about the infamous Stagecoach windstorm and Name-Dropping Love Island/TikTok personalities they met at after-parties (including Love Island cast and "Clayton guy").
  • Hints about off-the-record plans and future Bachelor collabs (teased at [06:21]).

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Arrival at Vanderpump Villa: Expectations vs. Reality

[06:42–08:10]

• Jess and Mercedes discuss arriving at the Villa in London, experiencing reality TV “blind”—having never watched the show.
  • Jess admits she only watched a “Mormon Wives” episode to prep.
  • Mercedes: "I had no idea what’s happening. I just... went in" [06:54]
  • Both agree that the group was “amazing” and everyone got along immediately.
• Charity offers host context: she and her fiancé Daughton are not single, but their single friends’ romantic possibilities generated anticipation among the Villa cast.

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Day One: The Bachelor Effect in the Villa

[08:41–11:21]

• Bachelor Nation’s arrival was a hit: “Everyone looked beautiful. It was like the hottest people came into the villa.” [09:00]
• Early crush drama: Mercedes points out Nick to Jess from the car. Jess: “That guy is gonna, like, f you up.” [09:12]
• Mercedes: “That guy looks like he could ruin your life.” [09:29]
• Instant magnetism and cautious flirting ensued—Nick ends up introducing himself to Jess, who played it cool by being “scared” and avoiding him.

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Hot Tub Hijinks & Hookup Revelations

[11:07–15:21, 26:10–31:44]

• The infamous “hot tub night” is recounted:
  • Mercedes: “The hot tub night… everyone was having sex.” [10:52]
  • Jess shares she and Nick had their first flirtatious moments—culminating in a kiss “in a crowd of, like, everyone,” which left her “thrown off but I liked it.” [12:25–12:57]
• The other Bachelor guests—Maria, Ariel, Sean, John B., Xavier—are discussed as more “naturally flirtatious people,” though Sean was called “on a mission.” [11:23–11:38]
• Jess and Mercedes break down the convoluted truth-or-dare hot tub antics, including who smooched who:
  • Mercedes: "I was making everyone drink... the drink limit was not being enforced." [13:11]
  • Jess: “Mercedes had the three-way kiss.” [27:02]
  • Clarification of dares, surprise same-gender kisses, and the playful, “we’re just on vacation” vibe.
• Mercedes’s pragmatic approach: “I was in the corner... not really connected with anyone. Everyone is booed up and the only one left was Marciano, so I guess we’re logged in tonight.” [29:52]

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Behind-the-Scenes Drama: Hidden Affairs & Editing Surprises

[13:43–16:51, 21:10–25:26]

• Jess (and the group) were shocked to learn post-filming about Nick’s simultaneous pursuit of Alyssa after having “respectfully walked Jess to her room.”
  • Charity: “I want to start a justice for Jess campaign because that’s what you will never do to my girl.” [22:31]
  • Jess reveals: “If I had known that night he went to bed with Alyssa, my whole time would have been so different. He didn’t even tell me until after the show when he saw a preview.” [23:27]
• Charity and Jess debate whether production or castmates should have clued her in.
  • Jess reflects on unintended “other woman” optics: “I look like the other woman in this. That’s just the last thing I would ever... involve myself in.” [26:01]

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Day in the Life at the Villa

[19:26–20:46]

• Guests confirm Villa staff did real hospitality work: daily room service, folding towels, tidying up—“They were actually working. And then… after 10pm, they hung out with us.” [19:56]
• Jess and Mercedes agree the editing captured most of the wildest moments, but some “storylines and hookups” might have played out off-camera.

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The Bridgerton Party, Bachelor-Style Exits & Signature Moments

[37:48–41:38]

• The Bridgerton themed party was a highlight, complete with a pastry chef, floral fireworks (and a minor fire):
  • Mercedes: “My jaw was on the floor because it was like flames... we need to evacuate!” [39:18]
• Bachelor-style dramatic exits: Jess and Nick’s heartfelt goodbye, and Charlie running to kiss Ariel—a direct nod to classic franchise romance:
  • Jess: “It was one of the most romantic things ever—so like, Bachelor.” [41:13]
  • Mercedes: “When he closed the door, he looked at us and said, ‘Take care of my bride.’” [41:33]
• The group laughs about how these gestures play differently for Bachelor contestants due to shared cultural references (“You can’t say that to Bachelor contestants!” [41:40]).

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Game: Love Bomb or Real Love?

[42:00–47:15]

• The group plays a game picking whether certain relationship gestures are “love-bombing” or genuine connection, riffing in their signature playful style:
  • “They say they’ve never felt this way before on date two”—All agree: love bombing, but “I would eat it up.” [42:40]
  • The group splits on gestures like deleting dating apps early (intentional or ick?), wanting to hang out every day (too much?), or booking trips (context-dependent).
  • On bold statements like “I can see myself marrying you very early,” Jessica states: “If you have the intentions of, like, committing and choosing me every day, you can say whatever you want, babe.” [47:08]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On spotting early attraction:
  — Mercedes: “That guy looks like he could ruin your life.” [09:29]

• On the truth-or-dare hot tub scene:
  — Jess: “Mercedes had the three-way kiss.” [27:02]

• On being kept in the dark about drama:
  — Charity: “I want to start a justice for Jess campaign because that’s what you will never do to my girl.” [22:31]

• On post-show revelations:
  — Jess: “If I had known that night he went to bed with Alyssa, the rest of my time would have been so different… He didn’t even tell me until he got to watch the preview.” [23:27]

• On Villa staff doing real work:
  — Jessica: “They were actually working. Every day at, like, 10pm, they were done. Then they’d hang out with us.” [19:56]

• On signature Bachelor exits:
  — Mercedes: “When he closed the door… 'take care of my bride.'” [41:33] — Host: “You can't say that to Bachelor contestants… we're going home!” [41:40]

• On love vs. love bombing:
  — Jessica: “If you have the intentions of, like, committing and choosing me every day, then you can say whatever you want, babe.” [47:08]

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Segment Timestamps

• [03:54] – Stagecoach & Coachella recap
• [06:42] – First impressions at the Villa
• [09:00] – Flirtation and pre-party chemistry
• [10:52, 26:10] – Hot Tub chaos: kisses, dares, coupling
• [13:43] – Hidden drama, Nick/Jess/Alyssa triangle
• [19:53] – The reality of Villa staff and working behind the scenes
• [29:52] – Mercedes on not making connections, “everyone is booed up”
• [37:48] – Bridgerton party and production mishaps (fire)
• [41:13] – Bachelor-style emotional goodbyes and romantic gestures
• [42:00] – Love bombing game & relationship insights

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Overall Vibe & Takeaways

The episode captures the fast, fun, and messy energy of both Bachelor Nation and Vanderpump Villa, with Jess and Mercedes offering honest reflections, shocking revelations, and plenty of playful self-recognition. Fans learn that reality TV is even wilder “behind the scenes,” especially when Bachelor alumni are thrown into the mix. The love lives and unfiltered opinions of Mercedes and Jess—and their ability to laugh at themselves—deliver both tea and camaraderie, serving up everything fans love about the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast.

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Transcript

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[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Hello and welcome back to Bachelor Happy Hour.

[Charity]

I'm Rachel and I am Charity. And today we have two very special guests from Bachelor Nation who you guys know very, very well. But hey, we also had a little run on Vanderpump Villa. And everybody welcome Mercedes and Jess.

[Mercedes Northup]

Hi, guys. Hi.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Everyone sounds immaculate today because we are coming fresh off of Stagecoach which we are going to get into because I wasn't there and I need to know everything, right?

[Charity]

So take it away. Who wants to get started?

[Jessica Gerard]

Stagecoach. So fun. I feel like I'm hanging on by a thread. We did Stagecoach and Coachella, so that was a lot. But yeah, it was fun. It was really fun.

[Mercedes Northup]

I was in for you. It was so fun. I was in California for three weeks. So I like, I literally just, I took a red eye, my first red eye last night. I'll never do that again because I got home and I like literally passed out. But yeah, it was fun. Stagecoach was amazing. I feel like all like there's so many bachelor people there that we got to run into and see everyone. So it was super fun. Minus the windstorm. That was crazy.

[Charity]

And so I love us keeping this

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

like PG and like really cute. But like what happened at Sagecoach? Like, what's the drama? Who do we.

[Jessica Gerard]

I'm going to need a little bit. We didn't do like anything exciting. Like I feel like we Just kept to ourselves. Right.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

You weren't at this party where Charity got kicked in the head?

[Mercedes Northup]

No. Where were you guys?

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

In the Windstar.

[Charity]

I literally told. I. I called Jazz. I was like, get your butt over here.

[Jessica Gerard]

I was on a. After the. When the windstorm happened, I found myself on a random bus with random influencers. I was terrified of my mind. And then going to a random party that felt like. Like Justin Bieber's house. And then I walked home sick.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

What'd you meet at the party?

[Jessica Gerard]

Like, just a lot of, like, Love island people and just, like, random tiktokers.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I love a Love island person.

[Charity]

Truly.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Did you guys meet any of Taylor, Frankie, Paul's guys? We were talking about them earlier.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah, I met. Oh, gosh, I figured his name. He's like, the shorter guy. He lives in Nashville.

[Jessica Gerard]

Clayton guy.

[Mercedes Northup]

Clayton? Yes, please.

[Charity]

I thought they already knew each other. Was that Yalls first time meeting Mercedes, or did I think I asked you? Yeah, it was okay. Yeah, they're both in Nashville, so isn't Casey. Yeah, Casey, too. Did you meet Casey?

[Mercedes Northup]

I literally only met Clay.

[Charity]

Oh, wow.

[Jessica Gerard]

I don't know which one I met. I'm assuming it's the same one as Mercedes. Yeah.

[Charity]

I really wanted. I wanted just to meet Casey, too.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I mean, there's two guys living in Nashville.

[Charity]

Don't worry about it. Don't worry about anything.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

We have plans that we cannot discuss yet.

[Charity]

Correct.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Just know they're there.

[Charity]

Okay. Don't worry. Okay. Let's get into what we are here for, Truly.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay. I am so excited because I watched Vanderpump Villa as a fan, because I was so excited to see you guys. I didn't know I had to watch it from the beginning of the season all the way till you guys got there at the end.

[Charity]

Me either.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

There was so much happening. But I want to talk about you guys arriving. What was that like, pulling up to this huge villa? Was it like the mansion? What was it like?

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah, I mean, we came in on these, like, little cars. I honestly didn't know what to expect. I feel like I went in and, like, I had no idea what's happening. I feel like that's, like, a common thing with me. Like, I just, like.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I.

[Mercedes Northup]

Like, I was just like, all right, we're gonna. We're going to London, and we're filming this show that I've never watched. Like, I don't know anyone on there. So when we, like, first off, we had an amazing group, like, everyone, like, the group that Charity and Don put together. It was like. It was so good, and we all got along super well. But, yeah, the house is beautiful. We got to meet so many people. And, you know, Jess, if you want to take it away, I feel like you got more to talk about,

[Jessica Gerard]

so please. No, I mean, it was, like, really cool. Again, like, none of us watch the show. I think I. Before I went on, I watched, like, a little bit of the Mormon Wives episode just to, like, get an idea of, like, what really this is. So I went into it. Like, you guys know how I am with, like, reality tv. Like, I'm always so scared, Right. But when I watched a little bit of the Mormon Wives, like, they don't really. Like, they didn't really air a lot of, like, the guests. There's a lot of the cast. So I kind of went into it, like, okay, like, we're just going to have fun. Like, it's like a free trip with our friends, and we're not going to be aired at all.

[Mercedes Northup]

Like, it's fine.

[Jessica Gerard]

So that's how that was my perspective going into it.

[Charity]

I want to give context because I think it's very important. So obviously, like, Daughton and I are not single, but everybody else there was. So I think that was, like, a really big incentive for. For them. But also the Vanderpump Villa cast. So I don't know if they knew that, but I was like, yeah, like, the single. My single crew is coming. So that was like, you know, we were as much as I could orchestrate. I really was hopeful that there was gonna be a time had. And indeed there was.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I, as a viewer, thought it was amazing. Cause when I was watching all the other shows come in, there is just a vibe and so something about Bachelor Nation. First of all, everyone looked beautiful. It was like the hottest people came into the villa. Immediately. When you're walking in, there are, you know, all these staff members.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Who were you guys clicking with?

[Jessica Gerard]

Like, as you got out of the

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

car before we really got into the drinks and the mingling.

[Charity]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Question mark.

[Charity]

Don't all.

[Jessica Gerard]

I don't know. Well, I just remember, like, when the. When the car was pulling up, Mercedes was sitting next to me, and she, like, pointed out the window and she pointed to Nick, and she was like, jess, like, I feel like that guy is gonna, like, f you up. And I was like, oh, my God, he's so cute.

[Mercedes Northup]

No, I was like. I was like, that guy looks like he could ruin your life. Like, out of everyone, I think that's the one that you might have. Yeah.

[Jessica Gerard]

Like, we kind of clocked it from. From a mile away. So, like. But the way that I work is, like, I instantly was like, okay, well, I'm not going to talk to him. So, like, I was scared. And so when we went inside, it was really nice. Like, meeting everyone was so nice coming up to us. But I believe Nick, like, came to me and, like, introduced himself to me, and so that's kind of how it all started. But everyone was really nice. Like, the cast was super great. I feel like they kept saying how we were their favorite group. I don't. I mean, I'm going to speak to them, but, like, they did.

[Charity]

I watched it back.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

You guys were respectful, you were hot, you were a good time.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah.

[Charity]

I mean, it's truly the trifecta. That is a good combination. That's what you want.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

The other guests, I mean, I don't know how much you guys watched. It was kind of horrific to watch

[Jessica Gerard]

some of the other guests.

[Charity]

No, that's. And that's also what we were told,

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

so I'm sure you guys were a welcome surprise. Mercedes, were you clicking with anyone, like, right off the bat?

[Mercedes Northup]

No, not. Not right off the bat.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

You were hanging back.

[Mercedes Northup]

I was. I was, like, very chill going into it, but, yeah. No. No one sparked my interest, like, right off the bat. But then I had, like, a. It wasn't, like, a thing. But the hot tub night, you know, everyone was having sex.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Yeah, we will get into a hot tub night.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Charity]

That's where things got carried away.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I have to ask, because obviously there were other single women. There were Maria. Maria and Ariel. Were they hitting it off with people right away, or was that more later?

[Charity]

I feel, like, naturally. Like, they are just, like, naturally flirtatious people, but, like, not. Like, that's just their personalities. But not, like, I don't think intentionally of, like, oh, my God, like, they, like, were locked in on anybody. Yeah, I don't feel like that was.

[Mercedes Northup]

I would agree with that.

[Jessica Gerard]

What about the guys?

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Like, the.

[Charity]

Sean and them?

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Yeah.

[Charity]

Oh, you know, ready to go.

[Jessica Gerard]

They were on a mission.

[Charity]

Hello.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

All three of them.

[Charity]

I mean. Well, honestly, I will say Xavier was on his best behavior, which I was like, Xavier.

[Jessica Gerard]

Xavier kept himself.

[Charity]

Wish you acted, like I said last season.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

And John B. I didn't expect that from him.

[Charity]

Neither did I.

[Mercedes Northup]

So I thought he was a nice.

[Charity]

I knew Sean was going to. No, I knew Sean was going to deliver. Like, that's why Sean was there. Correct. But, like, Xavier, we were, like, me and Dalton, truly plotting. We were like, oh, he's about to, like, let's. We need. We need him in here. And then John B. I was like, where is this coming from? Like, completely opposite of what he was preaching online. But anyway, we'll get there. We'll get there.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay. Night one. Drinks are flowing. Things are happening. Walk me through, Jessica. Night one with London Boy.

[Jessica Gerard]

London Boy. So, guys, like, the thing is, like, my memory, like, we don't.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Wait, give me this memory.

[Charity]

No, I'm like. And I. And don't worry, that's why I'm here.

[Jessica Gerard]

Well, there was no drinking limit, which normally that's not an issue for me because I don't drink. But for some reason in the uk, I decided to have fun. So night one, I just remembered, like, Nick and that's just like, when Nick and I were just, like, flirting the most. I think he ended up, like, randomly kissing me and like a crowd of, like, everyone, like, in the room with everyone. And it was just like, it threw me off because I wasn't mentally prepared. And then it kind of just like.

[Charity]

But you liked it, right?

[Jessica Gerard]

Of course.

[Mercedes Northup]

No.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yes, I did like it. Yes.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

What about you? Night one, I didn't see enough of you on camera.

[Charity]

Mercedes was there for a good time, not a long time.

[Mercedes Northup]

I was, I was.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Were you smooshing? I think saw glimpses of you here and there.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah. No, I didn't kiss nights. Night one, I was definitely like, the vibe, like, I was making everyone drink, making sure that the. The drink limit was, you know, was

[Charity]

not being literally my other wing woman. I'm like, let's help facilitate.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay, I have a question. So, Sean, I was at night one, went to Hannah and was kind of hitting it off with her.

[Charity]

Yes, yes.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Did you guys see any of the Hannah and Marciano drama happening?

[Charity]

Which is crazy because I'm like, watching you back. We were like, oh, my God.

[Jessica Gerard]

There was.

[Charity]

We had no idea.

[Jessica Gerard]

I had no idea. Me and Mercedes were watching it and we were like, what? When did this all happen? There was like one moment where Nick and I were in the bar by ourselves talking, and then like, Hannah came in and was like, having an argument with someone. And it was like a whole thing, but, like, that. They didn't even air that part. So, like, that was the only time I saw that there was some kind of tension. But I thought maybe it was just like in that one night and it got brushed over. But they never talked to us about any drama that was happening ever.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

So you guys didn't see any of the behind the scenes drama?

[Charity]

No, not like, not how it was aired, like, kind of what, like going off what just said. Like, there was moments where you can just be like, okay, something like awkward might be happening, but like, we never thought it would be magnified to like how it was on tv.

[Jessica Gerard]

We were like, I think there's like a rule that you can't argue in front of the guests. Like, and like at the end of the whole thing, we like, score. Who like, performed the best as, like a, as like a, in the hospitality world and like, as a cast member. So they're trying to win the end of it. So they're trying to work on their best behavior. So, like, they weren't.

[Charity]

Yeah, they're gonna present the their best versions of themselves to us.

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[Charity]

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[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

So in your guys's experience in the villa, did it seem like the staff was there to interact with you, or were they more like, behind the scenes?

[Charity]

It definitely was, like. It was like both. I feel like it's like a blend of, like, below the deck and then how Vanderpump rules is, like, they definitely wanted us to flirt. They wanted some little love triangles, things happening. But also it's like, you are there to work, so, like, do your job.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

And they actually have to do the job.

[Charity]

1,000.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

It's not just for TV.

[Charity]

Oh, no, they are. They are putting on, like.

[Jessica Gerard]

No, they're like, we have rooms. We had room service every day, like, every morning. Like, they were folding our towels, like, tidying up our room. They were actually working. And then I would say, like, every day at, like, 10pm they were done. And then they would hang out with us. We actually ended up, like. I think I forget who we said. Was it sage that we, like, said could have used improvement? And that was only. Only because we didn't see her, like, as much as we saw everyone else.

[Mercedes Northup]

Right.

[Charity]

There was, like, less interaction, which obviously watching it back was, like, fighting with Tyler.

[Jessica Gerard]

Fighting.

[Charity]

Yeah. It was a sore spot for her, coming off the previous guest. I guess, like, the same kind of situation happened where she wasn't as, like, inserting herself in or amongst the guests. So she was like, I need to do better. But then the whole Tyler thing happened on our. Our time there. So. Yeah, okay.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Charity]

Poor girl. But so before we move on to

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

day two, because that is where I really want to talk about, but was there anything happening that maybe we didn't see? Like, were people hooking up? Were there, like, storylines that were missed?

[Jessica Gerard]

I can't think of anything.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah, I don't think so. I feel like you saw everything from night one.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay.

[Charity]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

So night one, Jess respectfully gets walked back to her room.

[Charity]

Yes, she does.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

And then after we see London boy hooking up with Alyssa immediately.

[Charity]

Which blew my mind. Blew my mind.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Was there any indication that that was going on?

[Jessica Gerard]

No.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Which no one knows.

[Charity]

Do you want to talk about or you want me to start off? Because I got lots to say.

[Jessica Gerard]

I'm here. You start off. You start off.

[Charity]

Okay. I think that's insane. I'm so sorry. It's insane for Nick. It's the same for Alyssa. So sorry. I'm like, in what world? And I guess, like, I don't know if that's a part of, like, the show where it's like, okay, keep the inside house drama away from the guests. But I'm like, that's not even drama. It's like, you guys are both actively pursuing, which by all means, not shaming anyone. Do whatever you need to do. But we're not. I'm not in the ministry of double timing. You know what I mean? Especially on Nick's behalf. Like, him walking, like, walking just to her. See, I almost said Alyssa insane. Walking just to her room. And then we see the camera go. I'm like, this. I'm like, sorry, hit the mic again. I'm very passionate. But I was just like, I. We didn't know. Like, we literally didn't know. So the whole time I'm like, oh, my God. Like, I'm so supportive of, like, this little, you know, thing with Jess and Nick and, like, obviously Mercedes, too. We're just like, yeah, this is cute. Like, okay, like, take it away. But I'm, like, watching it back. I literally. I literally texted her. I said, I want to start a justice for Jess campaign because that's what you will never do to my girl.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

And you know what? I mean, there are some producer crossovers happening from that show to our show. I would think that maybe a little bit behind the scenes, they'd be like, hey, just so you know, you would think. You would think they are making a TV show.

[Charity]

I need Jess to insert. Go ahead, Jess, please.

[Jessica Gerard]

Well, I think. Well, the thing about London Boy, I don't even want to say his name. Honestly.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

We don't say his name.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah, we don't say his name. The thing about London Boy is he's such a good charmer. And he's a really great guy. Like, honestly, like, whatever, but he's a really good charmer. So the whole time, he was really doing his best charming me. And I really did believe, like, everything he was saying. And then you see it sometimes his, like, itms where he's, like, saying, like, I have him wrapped around his weight. I have him wrapped around his finger.

[Charity]

He has you wrapped around his.

[Jessica Gerard]

Or he has me wrapped around his finger. Scary or whatever. This. I don't know what way, whatever.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

He said that you, like, you were the one in control.

[Jessica Gerard]

Like, yeah.

[Charity]

So you had him wrapped.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

He made me feel.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah, like, I. Like, he was, like, actively pursuing me. And so the way that I work in any type of, like, pursuant or some type of, like, forming a flirtatious bond with someone I saw in a relationship, but, like, I Would never. If I had known that night he went to bed with Alyssa, the rest of my time would have been so different. I didn't know that at all the whole time. He took a couple weeks after the show to, like, even let me know about things. Like, I did actually even know about him sleeping with her in that time until he got to watch the preview of the show, which.

[Charity]

Which is crazy, because my point. He lived the experience. He knows, like, that's. That's crazy.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

He thought it wouldn't.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah.

[Charity]

I don't know what he thought.

[Jessica Gerard]

I think he just was pushing off, telling me, which is weird, because I like him. And I mean, he was a different country. So him and I have been friends since the show ended, and, like, they're. You know, there's no sort of like. Like, it's more of a friendship, if anything. So I don't know why he wouldn't have just shared it. I think I was more of, like, taken back that he didn't share it, rather than just, like, keeping it a secret until he had, like, the last minute.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I will say, though, watching, like, the previous guests, like, because he was flirty and with other guests, but there was something different about the way he acted with Jess and the way he spoke about Jess.

[Charity]

Right.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

And I told Jess this. I'm like, I'm watching the whole thing through. And he really had respect for you, which is so surprising that he wouldn't.

[Charity]

I know. And that's where I feel, like, it just got a little blurred, because I'm like, oh, he already has maybe these established connections that he just, like. I don't know if it's, like, guilt or whatever. Like, he just can't cut off. But I'm just like. I wish that he just would have, like, done it. You know what I mean? For the sake of, like. Okay, if there's. If you genuinely, like, feel something, which is what we all thought was what was going on, and just, like. Like, you. It's okay. Like, cut it off. Like, what is there to lose? You know?

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Jessica Gerard]

Well, there also. There was a part, like. And it showed where I knew that him and Alyssa had some sort of history. And he did share that with me, that they shared a kiss. I believe that's what it was. But again, like, with the way that he was pursuing me, especially in front of her, and, like, her and John B. Were, like, having a thing. Like, I really just thought that there was a separation. I mean, I did consider Alyssa and Meredith, like, good friends in the show, too. So I just don't think anyone really communicated with me the extent of what was going on. Because, I mean, I was texting Rachel and I was like, I look so bad. I was freaking out. I know, but I was freaking out because I was like, I look like I'm like the other woman in this. And that's just like the last thing I would ever like, put, like, involve myself in.

[Mercedes Northup]

So.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay, let's move on to day two.

[Charity]

We will.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Mercedes, where do you come in on this with the smooch? And it has to be more than the hot tub.

[Charity]

Yeah, there was some. Something.

[Jessica Gerard]

Tell me what something happened?

[Mercedes Northup]

Wait, wait, can you remind me? Wait, why am I blinking, please? No, actually, you mean.

[Charity]

I think. Was it not before the hot tub or was it after? I thought it was before where someone came in your room.

[Mercedes Northup]

Oh, that was after.

[Charity]

Oh, yikes. Okay.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah, yeah.

[Charity]

So you wanted more. That's all right.

[Mercedes Northup]

The hot tub is where everything starts with me.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay, let's talk about the hot tub.

[Charity]

Yeah, we'll get there. Why not?

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

When I heard Jess tell me about the hot tub, I said, no, this isn't my baby. Jess making out with two people at the same time.

[Charity]

It was actually so wild because Mercedes

[Jessica Gerard]

made out with two people at the same time.

[Charity]

Yeah, Mercedes had the. Mercedes had the three way kiss.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay, I thought just you were not in that. You kissed just Meredith,

[Mercedes Northup]

which is crazy.

[Jessica Gerard]

I will explain that in a second. But Mercedes, you can continue.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah, no, that's right.

[Charity]

I said I'm.

[Mercedes Northup]

I know. Watching that back. I'm like, dang, you. You knew what was going on. And then like, still. Because it was a dare. Right?

[Jessica Gerard]

No, hold on, let me clarify really quick before Mercedes says that, because I think she got asked to dare. Like she got dare to kiss someone. Like, kiss a girl. I think she had a pic or something like that. I really know. I was like talking to Nick. Like, you can see I wasn't really paying attention. And all I remembered is like her saying me. And I just see Mercedes in the corner being like, she would never do that. Like, and like mocking me. And I go, oh, I was not mocking.

[Mercedes Northup]

Mocking is crazy. Mocking is crazy. I wasn't mocking you. But I was. But it's not mocking.

[Jessica Gerard]

But you're like, you were like.

[Mercedes Northup]

I was like, Jess is not gonna do that. Like, she's no, like she's not gonna kiss a girl.

[Jessica Gerard]

And Sean, that were like laughing.

[Charity]

But I think it's. Well, but nonetheless, I still think it's crazy that she chose you.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yes, that's what I was. She knew I was off that well in the moment.

[Jessica Gerard]

I didn't know, like, also, like, her and I weren't like, like. I mean, yes, I didn't know about Nick, but, like, her and I did get along really well.

[Charity]

No, and that's fair, but I'm saying you didn't have the information. She had all information.

[Jessica Gerard]

She had every.

[Charity]

Every ounce of it. So it's, like, a little crazy. Just a little bit.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

That is insane. So who else was making out in the hot tub? What didn't we see? Give me all the backstory of this besides what I saw.

[Charity]

So was it Sean was with, like, Merit? Kind of with Meredith.

[Mercedes Northup]

Meredith.

[Charity]

Yeah. In the hot tub.

[Jessica Gerard]

I think up until that point, he. He was with Hannah. And then I think in the hot tub, that's when it kind of switched over to Meredith.

[Charity]

Yes. And then Charlie and Ariel were, like, in and out, but they were, like, obviously paired up that night.

[Mercedes Northup]

Okay.

[Charity]

Me and Dutton were in full mom and dad mode. I felt like all my kids on vacation. And then, yeah, Jess and Nick. Xavier was kind of just hanging out in the corner. That's what I'm saying. This man was on his best behavior. I was so irritated. Who else am I missing?

[Jessica Gerard]

Maria.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Was she paired with anyone?

[Charity]

Maria did not make the hot tub scene.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

She wasn't in the hotel.

[Charity]

She was not even present.

[Jessica Gerard]

No, I think she was. She came.

[Mercedes Northup]

She came down.

[Charity]

Never came in the hot tub. She came to, like, two seconds, and then she was like, I'm leaving.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah, she had, like, her clothes on. She didn't even put, like, a suit on. She just, like, came and said hi and then left.

[Charity]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay. Mercedes.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Elaborate.

[Mercedes Northup]

This is. This is where I was at. Okay. Again, no drink limit. So, like, we're all, like, you know, feeling good, whatever.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

You guys are on vacation.

[Charity]

Hello.

[Mercedes Northup]

No, truly, like, it was.

[Jessica Gerard]

That's exactly what it was.

[Mercedes Northup]

It was a full vacation. So anyways, I'm, like, in the corner of the hot tub because I'm, like, not really connected with anyone, whatever. And I'm, like, looking around and everyone is booed up. And I'm like, well, what the heck? Like, I need to be booed up. And the only one left was Marciano. So I'm like, well, I guess we're logged in tonight.

[Charity]

Which is insane to me because I was like, mercedes usually has Marciano free will, but she also has.

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[Jessica Gerard]

But also, like, Sam was trying to pursue Maria as well. So, like, that's, like. That is also. Marciano was really the only, like, only Available guy, But, like, he also was actively pursuing. He locked eyes on Mercedes from the

[Charity]

start, but I think Mercedes was just obviously a little hesitant at first. And then, like, at that point it was like, well,

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

so explain what happened.

[Mercedes Northup]

I don't even know. Okay. So we were on the hot tub, and then we were playing truth or dare. And I feel like that's when everything got, like, crazy is when we started playing that game. But I think someone asked me, they were like, okay, like, if you had to make out with anyone in here, who would you choose? And obviously I'm not gonna say, like. Like, everyone was taken. You know what I'm saying? So I was like, marcia giving paradise all over again.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Everyone's taken.

[Mercedes Northup]

Like, no one take it literally. So, yeah, then we. Yeah, just had had the rest of the night and we were just, like, together. Not. It wasn't like. I wouldn't say we were, like, locked in on each other, though. Like. Like, for me personally, it was just, like, fun.

[Charity]

Yeah.

[Mercedes Northup]

Because everyone else was, like, having fun,

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

you know, and he showed up, but

[Charity]

you can tell that he was very, like, pretty adamant about, like, trying to, like, yeah. You know, make, you know, make something happen with Mercedes.

[Mercedes Northup]

For sure. I know, but then watching it. I know. But then once you get back, like, all the drama with him and Hannah, I'm like, oh, my gosh. Like, I don't know. It was all insane.

[Charity]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I feel like that's like a trauma bond of sorts. We're not seeing the.

[Charity]

Definitely not.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

And I think there's more, like, emotional than it is, like, a relationship looking for sure.

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[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

So that night, what else happened

[Charity]

last night? No, Hot tub was not the last night.

[Mercedes Northup]

No.

[Charity]

Yeah. John B. And Alyssa. I don't really. I. I feel like. Did they, like, stay till the end? Because I'm like. They started off. What I felt like was like, oh, they slept together. Did I miss that?

[Jessica Gerard]

They had a sleepover. I don't know what they did.

[Charity]

Mercy.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I thought she said.

[Jessica Gerard]

Well, he, like, he denied, like, and anything happens, but I don't know.

[Charity]

Yeah, okay.

[Mercedes Northup]

There's also. Yeah, I mean, they should.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I'm just saying as a viewer. They were in the. I saw the lights go off. Listen, Full fantasy, sweet effect.

[Charity]

Leave it up for interpretation. Okay. Well, yeah, I feel like they started off with outside looking in. Start off really strong, but then by the end, I was like. I don't know if he, like, really likes her or unless they had, like, a conversation maybe about, like, just where they stand. But, yeah, I think he just was like, It's. It was a moment for him. I think that's where his head was at. Truly.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay.

[Charity]

Because I'm like. I feel like as much as at least how he is vocal about, like, what he's looking for. Like, I was like, I don't know if that's. That's not in a bad way. Like, nothing's wrong with her, but I'm like, I don't know if that's what. How he describes, like, what he's looking for in a girl. Like that. That was it.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Right.

[Charity]

You know what I mean?

[Mercedes Northup]

I think I also asked him. I'm like, well, how do you feel? And he's like, I mean, we live in different cities, so I think he was like, also just like. It was, you know, for the plot, basically. You know.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay, what do we need to touch on the next day?

[Charity]

I'm trying to think.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I thought, there's only two nights.

[Charity]

No, there was three. Okay.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I think.

[Charity]

Yeah. We had the little. Oh, my God. Can we talk about it? The Bridgerton party.

[Mercedes Northup]

Oh, so cute.

[Charity]

It was literally like I cried the whole night.

[Jessica Gerard]

So you guys were there at the

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

same time as the really handsome chef that they brought on?

[Charity]

I forget.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Or was he, like, he a baker?

[Charity]

Oh, Sandro. Sandro. Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

And no one paired up with him?

[Charity]

No. So Sandro, he was on the. Is it the greatest. The greatest baker, whatever. It's like an Insane baking competition. He's amazing. And so he did dot and's birthday cake. And like, all these little fun little pastries were so good. They were so good.

[Mercedes Northup]

They were so good.

[Charity]

So good. And there was one that was like. It was like, almost like. I don't know if it was like espresso, it was like, boozy. But I'm like, I took one bite and I was like, I'm.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Oh, my gosh. How was the Bridgerton party?

[Charity]

Oh, it was beautiful. Except at the beginning, I'm like, this didn't make air. But there's a part. Can we talk about it?

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

No.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah, yeah.

[Charity]

Okay. Surely there's a part. So I don't know if you remember when we were all walking out. It was like the close up shots of us, like, seeing the reveal. So you see all of our reactions.

[Mercedes Northup]

We're like, they were crazy.

[Charity]

God. But it was, like, very extreme because

[Jessica Gerard]

the reactions were, like, scary.

[Charity]

There's like little shooters, like, fire things that were going, going up, but it ended up catching the pot on fire, the flowers on fire. So it was like this big thing. And so that's what our reactions were to. We were like, there was fire happening.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

And they used your reaction like you

[Charity]

were reacting to the kitty because Mercedes was so funny.

[Mercedes Northup]

I was like, my mouth, my jaw was on the floor because it was like flames. And I was like, oh, my gosh, we need to evacuate.

[Charity]

No, it was insane. So, like, watching it back, like, literally seeing all of our faces, we were like, oh, that's when that happened. Oh, there was no way. I would, I mean, keep in mind the party, like, they did a spectacular job. It was so beautiful. But, like, our reactions in that moment was so extreme.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

See, I would never know because on the Bachelor, we could walk into a room and we act like it's the first time we've ever seen a room. So I, you know, the reactions are always over the top.

[Charity]

I will say, like, on an event side, like, they really did, like, for every single dinner and like, yeah. Night. They went above and beyond. It was, like, stunning. I was like, oh, so can you guys do my wedding?

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

No. Literally.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah.

[Charity]

I'm like, I need to hire. Is it Gabby? She was like, the events. One of the events. I'm like, I need to hire.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yes.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Oh, my gosh. Okay, so let's. Before we play a little game.

[Charity]

Okay. Yeah. We are playing a little gaming game.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Well, we have to talk about the running and the kissing. The most bachelor thing that ever happened on another show.

[Charity]

Okay.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Yeah, Talk to me. About how that came to be.

[Jessica Gerard]

Well, I mean, I think Nick and I, like, we had such a good friendship, so. And a good bond throughout the whole time. So I just feel like it was, like, really sad. Like, we had breakfast, and then it literally was like, you left right away. Like, the goodbyes outside, that's. That's how quick they were.

[Charity]

Yeah.

[Jessica Gerard]

So I just wanted to have, like, a little bit more time with him, just because it's like, they had two more weeks of filming. No phones. I wasn't gonna, like, hear from him. And we did a really good time together. So, yeah, it was definitely like, my. No one knew that it was happening. I don't think Charity knew. Like, no one knew besides Mercedes, because I told her, like, right when we were walking in the car that I wanted to say bye to him. And, yeah, it was, like, really sweet. I, like, blacked out. I didn't even see Charlie running to kiss Ariel, nor did Ariel know that that was happening, but I thought it was really sweet. And I just remember thinking, like, it was, like, one of the most, like, romantic things ever, just because it was, like, so, like. I mean, it felt very bachelor, you know, it was, like a bachelor moment. I never knew.

[Charity]

It really was.

[Mercedes Northup]

It was cute. It was cute.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

I. Who do. I thought it was so romantic.

[Jessica Gerard]

It was. Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Charlie running. It was giving. Bachelor.

[Charity]

No, I was like. I was gagged when she told me. I was like. And I missed this.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

The notebook. Really?

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah.

[Mercedes Northup]

And then when he. When he closed the door, he, like, looked at all of us, and he's like, take care of my bride.

[Charity]

So I'm like, actually diabolical.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

The thing is, you can't say that to Bachelor contestants. You can't say, I'm taking you home to meet your mom because we're gonna go home.

[Charity]

Especially, like, I mean, you got to know Jess, so you know, that. That would like that, you know, for her. I'm like, oh.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

He's like, I'm coming to meet Elvis. She goes, all right, so we're married. Like, you can't bring those things.

[Mercedes Northup]

Okay.

[Jessica Gerard]

Sorry.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Charity]

Okay, so we're gonna play a game where you guys have to tell us whether it's love bombing or actual love, which I feel like I'm pretty good at this, so I'm gonna.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Like, I'm not. So I'm very interested.

[Charity]

Why do you all just say collectively, I'm not good at this? Like, we have work to do, ladies.

[Jessica Gerard]

Like, you can love bomb, but just stay, like, then it's fine.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

You know, I'm With Jessica.

[Charity]

Honestly, I love a good love bomb.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay. This would work on me. They say they've never felt this way about anyone before on date two.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah, I was fine.

[Mercedes Northup]

I mean, it's definitely love bombing, but, like, I would eat it up, you

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

know, and I would believe it because. Yeah, you haven't. You never met me before.

[Charity]

I've been.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah.

[Charity]

We're one of a kind.

[Jessica Gerard]

Like, you know. No. No person's the same.

[Charity]

Because I'm like, guard up. I'm like, now I'm scared of. I mean, like, yeah, I see maybe the intention, but I'm like, don't tell me that right now, because now I'm gonna be, like, scared that, you know, like, my head just goes the wrong place. But okay. I think it's love bombing.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

That's why she has the Neil Lane. Okay. They want to hang out every single day.

[Charity]

I don't mind it. Maybe not every day, but, like.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Charity]

Yeah. Like, too available.

[Jessica Gerard]

But, like, I do love quality time. But I think every day would be a lot. Maybe, like, a couple times a week be probably better in the beginning.

[Charity]

Like, it's hard. I live with my man. But, yes, I guess dating. So. Yes.

[Jessica Gerard]

If you're dating, that's different. I'm thinking, like, we're first dates.

[Charity]

Oh, yeah. Then that's a lot too much. Yeah, that's way too much.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Okay. They delete their dating apps after our second date.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah. As they should. Like, I. I think it shows intentionality. Yeah, I agree.

[Jessica Gerard]

I agree. I also think it's like. Like, you know, I don't really believe in, like, talking to multiple people at the same time.

[Charity]

Come on, now.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah, but also, if I wasn't super into the guy and he did that, I think it would give me the ick.

[Charity]

Very valid.

[Mercedes Northup]

You know what I'm saying? Like, I have to really be into him to think it was, like, good. But if I wasn't, I'd be like, oh, why'd you do that?

[Charity]

Yeah. You guys need to be on the same page about.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Charity]

Like, where it's headed for sure. Okay. They say they miss me even if we saw each other that morning.

[Mercedes Northup]

Love that.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah, I like that, too.

[Charity]

Yeah, I know. I was like, just don't you be

[Mercedes Northup]

acting cute right now.

[Jessica Gerard]

I mean, words of affirmation, like, that's my love language. So I'm like, I love to hear it.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Speaking of words of affirmation, they say, I can't stop thinking about you.

[Jessica Gerard]

Love it.

[Mercedes Northup]

Love that.

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

You're against.

[Jessica Gerard]

What else are they Thinking about. No, no, no.

[Charity]

It's.

[Jessica Gerard]

That's.

[Charity]

No, I. Yeah, that's. That's sweet. Okay. Yes, yes, yes.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

They want to FaceTime every night before bed.

[Charity]

No, you're left out one word.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Immediately before bed. Immediately. What does that mean?

[Charity]

I don't know. Are they demanding, like, answer the phone? That's psychotic.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah. I don't like that.

[Jessica Gerard]

No. Yeah, I think that one might be love bombing. I mean, I love, like, I love FaceTimes and calling, but every single night gets. It's like, I think, especially in the beginning. Long distance, maybe? I guess.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah.

[Charity]

Okay.

[Jessica Gerard]

Not every night.

[Charity]

Okay. So the next one, they booked a vacation for us without asking me first.

[Jessica Gerard]

I'm like.

[Mercedes Northup]

I'm like, no, that's what I'm saying. I'm like, vacation. Yeah. I don't think it's love bombing if it's not in, like, a. If you've, like, shown them that you're interested. Like, if someone was like, hey, let's go to Miami for a couple days and, like, lay on the beach, I'd be like, okay. Yeah, Like, I would. Like, I would eat that up.

[Charity]

Right?

[Jessica Gerard]

Yeah, I think so, too. I think, like, if. If they know that I'm free that weekend and they were surprising me with something, like, I think one or two nights is a cute and, like, sweet gesture, especially if that person's like, love language is like. But I'd be like, axel, there's a big gift.

[Charity]

Like, acts of service or gift giving. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Jessica Gerard]

Okay.

[Charity]

Cute.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

We have one more. I kind of like the last one.

[Charity]

Okay.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

They say I can see myself marrying you very early,

[Charity]

actually. Why am I grinding my teeth? I'm like, that's. That's my situation.

[Mercedes Northup]

That's our movie. I don't think. I don't know. What do you think, Jess?

[Jessica Gerard]

That's like.

[Mercedes Northup]

That's a. That's a bold statement.

[Jessica Gerard]

I mean, I think it depends. Like, I. I don't. I don't, like, think it's weird if people. Like, if two people meet and they hit off so well and, like, within a year, like, they're doing, like, next steps. I mean, a lot of my friends are engaged, have kids. Like, we're only getting older. So, like, I would. Don't think I want to be in a relationship for, like, five years and then get married. But I think it always comes back to, like, if you're saying these things, it's because you mean it and you're planning on sticking around. So I think if you have the intentions of, like, committing and choosing me every day, then you can say whatever you want. Babe.

[Charity]

Come on now. Honestly, I agree.

[Mercedes Northup]

Yeah, I agree.

[Charity]

I can't disagree with that one.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Well this has been so fun for me, especially getting all the behind the scenes tea. I love you guys so much. Thank you for stopping by. I know it's been an exhausting weekend.

[Jessica Gerard]

Next time.

[Charity]

There's next time.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

And where can we find you guys on socials for the viewers?

[Jessica Gerard]

Tik Tok and Instagram Jessica Gerard Yeah,

[Mercedes Northup]

mine's Tik Tok, Instagram, Mercedes, Northup, Charity please.

[Charity]

Oh my gosh. Okay, everyone go follow our girls. And you guys can also follow us at Bachelor Happy Hour and at Bachelor Bachelor Nation. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. But until next time, we will see you guys later.

[Host (Bachelor Happy Hour)]

Bye.

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