The Tea on Taylor Frankie Paul’s Men — Part 2 | Happy Hour

Summary

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Bachelor Happy Hour: The Tea on Taylor Frankie Paul’s Men — Part 2 | Happy Hour

Released: February 24, 2026
Hosts: Charity Lawson & Rachel Recchia

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Episode Overview

In this vibrant and candid episode, Charity and Rachel continue their cast deep dive (“Part 2”) into the men vying for Taylor Frankie Paul’s heart on the new Bachelorette season. Using only the cast bios and their signature Bachelor Nation expertise, the co-hosts bring the audience behind-the-scenes: making predictions, dishing out first impressions, and sharing their iconic banter on potential front-runners, villains, and the overall vibe of the cast. Along the way, they highlight who could make it all the way, who gives "villain" energy, and who’s getting sent home night one.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Introducing the Remaining Men

[03:26 – 39:51]

Charity and Rachel analyze the bios of each remaining contestant, offering their gut reactions, speculating about storylines, and bantering about who might suit Taylor best.

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Men’s Bio Breakdowns (With Notable Moments & Quotes)

Josh (Provo, Utah, 28, Sales Manager)

• Disney adult, loves swing dancing, attends tulip festival with grandma, eats peanut butter burgers.
• Known to Taylor from “similar circles,” both are Mormon (or culturally adjacent).
• Prediction: “I think he goes home night one. Because if Taylor wanted to date this man, she would have dated him.” (Charity, 05:20)
• Memorable Moment: Both hosts gently roast the “Disney adult” label and discuss how bios can pigeonhole people.

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Kevin (Miami, FL, 32, Physical Therapist)

• Has a doctorate (not an MD), achievement-oriented.
• Shares Cuban food/culture, dreams of swimming with hammerhead sharks, cries to Dave Matthews Band.
• Take: “He seems really wholesome... he has his life together.” (Rachel, 07:26)
• Comment: Possibly well-suited for group dates and has a grounded, family vibe.

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Lou (Salt Lake City, UT, 32, Insurance Tech Founder)

• Stands 6’8”; ex-basketball player; brunches with the boys; won a twerking contest.
• Quote: “We said this man is going top three just for the fact that he’s 6’8”.” (Charity, 09:11)
• Insight: Both hosts highlight that practical factors like career transition and height could make Lou a serious contender. Top 3/4 contender.

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Malik (Brooklyn, NY, 30, Tech Executive)

• Foodie, outgoing, loves kids and Halloween, has playlists for everything.
• Observations: “He’s giving me a little, like, I want to know more... I think he goes pretty... middle of the pack.” (Rachel, 12:42)
• Predicted to last until about week three.

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Marcus (Elmont, NY, 28, Creative Director)

• Former basketball player, now in fashion/music, seeks deep connection.
• Favorite food: pancakes; once attacked by a bird on a run; likes sunset wine dates.
• Comment: “They sound like a match... They really do.” (Charity, 14:13)
• Placement: Predicted top 10–12.

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Matt (Carmel, IN, 43, Real Estate Broker)

• Oldest contestant, father of three, another “6’8”,” well-traveled.
• Quote: “He’s great on paper... I just don’t know if him and Taylor—are they each other’s person? I’m not confident in that.” (Rachel, 17:13)
• Predicted as likely an early-to-mid exit due to life-stage mismatch.

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Michael Baba (San Diego, CA, 36, Chiropractic Healer)

• Into energy, intuition, good vibes, Greek family, meditates, kiteboards.
• Fun Comparison: Reminds Rachel of "Trusting the spleen" guy from Love Is Blind UK (21:38).
• Speculation: Might get edited as the “spiritual/quirky” type, possibly night one exit but stands out in the cast.

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Mike T. (Lavalette, NJ, 36, Brand Protection Manager)

• “Reformed bad boy,” Sopranos fan, ready for a father figure role.
• Quote: “Please, dear God, if you’re 36 years old, do not say that.” (Charity, 24:30, about 'reformed bad boy')
• Potentially family oriented, but hosts are unconvinced about his longevity in the competition.

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Richard (Charleston, SC, 35, Photographer)

• Soft-spoken, artsy, faith-centered, wants family stability, loves Thanksgiving.
• Reflection: “Never forget about the guys who might be soft-spoken or a little bit more reserved... those are the ones that surprise you the most.” (Rachel, 27:20)
• Rachel roots for him to go far but fears he may be overlooked.

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Rod (Austin, TX, 35, Entrepreneur & Veteran)

• Military veteran, supports foster care, is a nutritionist, fitness coach; big personality.
• Praise: Hosts initially skeptical over “entrepreneur” label but then deeply admire his résumé and foster advocacy (29:14).
• Prediction: “He’s the most wholesome man on this list.” (Charity, 30:11)

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Ron (San Francisco, CA, 28, Account Executive)

• Filipino heritage, speaks Tagalog, family-oriented, idolized Troy Bolton.
• Quote: “Looking for someone self-aware... I am a big advocate for all sides... But you know how many people lack self-awareness?” (Rachel, 34:22)
• Both hosts adore his bio and cultural pride. Rachel jokes about playing matchmaker if things don’t work out.

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Shane (Atlanta, GA, 28, Private Wealth Planner)

• Outgoing, athletic, ride-or-die loyal, close with family, loves Uno and the beach.
• Quote: “He’s giving Bachelor. If he doesn’t go home early, he’s going to end up... either with Taylor or as the next Bachelor.” (Charity, 38:43)
• Both agree Shane is a top pick for both Taylor and as future Bachelor material.

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Trenton (San Juan Capistrano, CA, 35, Pro Athlete/3x Paralympian)

• Three-time Paralympian, dog lover, country music fan, determined spirit.
• Quote: “He knows what it takes to push through challenges. I mean, that’s like, what an opening line. Hello. Life is all about that.” (Rachel, 41:35)
• Predicted to go very far; hosts are excited for his potential story arc.

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Other Themes & Notable Exchanges

Reflections on Casting & Bios

• The hosts appreciate older, career-established men this season (“...this is like a really impressive cast”—Charity, 43:03).
• Both admit bios can mislead and shape perceptions: “We’re going off the Bachelor bios, and... it gave the wrong impressions of all of us.” (Rachel, 46:36)
• Fun banter about the “Dakota” look (referring to Taylor’s ex-husband) and how Bachelor edits can typecast certain guys.

Speculation: Villain & Front-runners

• [43:40] “Who is going to be the villain? ... I don’t have anyone call that. That looks like a villain to me.” (Charity)
• They eventually settle on Clayton (off-mic context), but without strong conviction.

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Process & Predictions for Night One

• Excited about limo entrances and future recaps (“We should call out before we do night one... like, predictions”—Charity, 45:59)
• Both hosts encourage the men to come on the podcast after their Bachelor experience for further in-depth, behind-the-scenes conversation.

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Most Memorable Quotes

• On ‘Reformed Bad Boy’ Trope: “Please, dear God, if you’re 36 years old, do not say that.” (Charity, 24:30)
• On Lou’s Height/Presence: “We all love a tree to climb.” (Rachel, 09:17)
• On Soft-Spoken Men: “Never forget about the guys who might be soft-spoken or a little more reserved... those are the ones that surprise you the most.” (Rachel, 27:20)
• On Shane’s Bachelor Potential: “He’s giving Bachelor. To me.” (Charity, 37:20)
• On Trenton’s Paralympian Bio: “He knows what it takes to push through challenges. I mean, that’s like, what an opening line. Hello. Life is all about that.” (Rachel, 41:35)

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Key Timestamps

• 03:26 – Main content resumes after ads and Bachelor Mansion promo.
• 03:38 – 41:59 – Full cast breakdown, impressions, and predictions.
• 43:03 – 46:54 – Summary reflections: villain speculation, casting praise, future episode teasers.
• 46:54 – Wrap-up, encouragement for future interviews.

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Tone & Style

The conversation is classic Bachelor Happy Hour: warm, witty, occasionally snarky, but always welcoming to contestants and listeners alike. Rachel and Charity provide both substance (analyzing life experience, compatibility, and values) and sass (roasting bios, height debates, “reformed bad boy” skepticism) in equal measure.

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Episode Takeaways

• This season’s men are diverse in background and age, with a notable number of career-oriented, mature contestants.
• Based on bios, Shane and Lou emerge as front-runners, while Trenton and Rod impress with their life experiences.
• Rachel and Charity view the bios as just the beginning—predicting surprises and emphasizing the importance of seeing past first impressions.
• The co-hosts remain open about shifting their opinions as the season reveals who contestants really are.

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For deeper context, banter, and Bachelor Nation inside jokes, listen from [03:26 – 46:54].
This summary provides the heart of the episode, skipping over promos and ads, with all the cast tea you came for!

Transcript

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[Rachel]

Hey, everyone. Welcome back to Bachelor Happy Hour. We are here for part two of Taylor Frankie Paw's cast bios. And as usual, let's get right into it.

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It.

[Charity]

Okay, moving on.

[Rachel]

All right, we have Josh Provo, UT sales manager and age 28. So this is one of our younger ones. Is he the youngest one? Don't know.

[Charity]

Doug is 28.

[Rachel]

Okay. He's energetic, positive, and he has a deep love of dad jokes. Okay, cool. Josh is romantic, ready for his fairy tale ending. He runs in the similar circles as our bachelorette. Okay, so what does that exactly mean? He is single as a Pringle, Very clearly. I would hope so. But he's ready for that era to be over.

[Charity]

You never know.

[Rachel]

Exactly. I'm like, what's the secret? At home, he enjoys swing dancing. Okay, come on now. Watching football, hitting the golf course. Is he Mormon? He is Mormon. Okay, so they might have, okay, some similarities there, but also, like, we don't know. We did mention that Taylor might be, you know, maybe wanting to steer away or not be as, like, committed to that anymore. So we'll see how that plays out. He is a Disney adult. Okay, So I am, you know, I'm sensitive to that because they did say that about me. They said, I want to live inside of Cinderella's castle. I said, wait a minute. When did I say that? So, yeah, I got. I got labeled as a Disney adult. Like, that was like, before I even graced you. Everyone's.

[Charity]

Which is crazy. I'm from Orlando. I feel like I should have that title.

[Rachel]

Right? So I'm like, okay, but hey, I'm taking that one with a grain of salt. He attends the tulip festival in Utah every year with his grandma. Okay, that is so sweet. Very, very cute and wholesome. And he loves to indulge in a peanut butter burger. Never one of those. I don't know, talking about that.

[Charity]

But you want to know my thoughts? I think he goes home night one. Because if Taylor wanted to date this man, she would have dated him. And I think it's a different situation. My first thought went back to Michelle Young, how she had someone that she knew from Minnesota. But with Michelle, there was already that romantic interest. I think he. Like ghosts or there's some ghosting situation.

[Rachel]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Charity]

This guy, it's giving. She knows you. She's gonna recognize you. What are you doing here? You're gonna go home. What do you think?

[Rachel]

Yeah. You said night one.

[Charity]

Night one, I think.

[Rachel]

I think so. Well, now that you said it, I'm like you. You connected the dots with this. Running in similar circles. I think so, too. Oh, okay.

[Charity]

Like, she knows you.

[Rachel]

I think he's young, but, like, not her type. Young

[Charity]

man. They live in the same place. I mean, it would be realistically probably like, yeah, this is a good match.

[Rachel]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Charity]

But he doesn't seem exciting enough for her.

[Rachel]

I agree. Okay.

[Charity]

On to the next. Maybe we'll see.

[Rachel]

I. I don't have any.

[Charity]

We'll see on Mormon wives.

[Rachel]

Right? Okay, let's get our next guy.

[Charity]

Next we have Kevin. He's from Miami, Florida. He's a physical therapist, and he's 32.

[Rachel]

Hello.

[Charity]

Pretty, handsome. Green, brown eyes, brown hair, looks kind of tall. He's a. Oh, is he a doctor? It says paging Dr. Love.

[Rachel]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Charity]

So I love a doctor.

[Rachel]

Doctorate degree. I love that. Am I making that up? Nope. Yes, I am. Okay, I can't read clearly. He wants to raise a big family. Love that. What is navigating a fake dating scene? Okay. Kevin is keeping it real. I do appreciate that because I'm like. I guess he means dating has not been. Yeah.

[Charity]

But when men.

[Rachel]

Which I feel like is a big. Oh, come on, Rachel. Tell us more.

[Charity]

But you know what men say that it's like they're like. Oh, you know, like, dating is so, like. It's like you're the problem most of the time.

[Rachel]

Yeah. Yeah. I'm curious. He seems really, like, wholesome, though. Like, I know.

[Charity]

And he's first glance.

[Rachel]

I know. I'm, like, looking just at the photo. He seems like he has his life together. He seems. Well, like he wants to. Or he loves sharing Cuban food and speaks and speaking Spanish with his family. Okay. Bilingual, hoping to create. Yeah, I do love this. He's happiest when he's well fed. Me too.

[Charity]

He dreams of swimming with hammerhead sharks. We can introduce him.

[Rachel]

That's going to be a date.

[Charity]

I'm like, that's going to be a dream come true.

[Rachel]

And he loves far enough. He will have his date.

[Charity]

He loves to cry listening to Dave Matthews Band. You're a doctor, so I like you. But you do have some things that I'm like, I'm not sure of.

[Rachel]

Yeah, he seems very, like, achievement oriented, which is not a bad thing. Clearly he's a doctor, but I'm. Yeah, I'm curious to see how he might do well on if he goes past night one. Like group date settings.

[Charity]

He looks handsome and tall. He has that like, Dakota. Look who we're comparing everyone to.

[Rachel]

No, I'm like, everyone with brown hair. Dakota.

[Charity]

Dakota. Like, I'm sorry, Taylor, but like, that's the only thing I have to go off of. I don't know what her ex husband looks like. We probably that up. Okay, moving on.

[Rachel]

Okay, we have Lou from Assault Lake City, Utah. Insurance Tech founder, 32, who. Why am I.

[Charity]

You have to say the most important fact of all.

[Rachel]

I know I'm blushing because of this fact.

[Charity]

Standing at six eight is how tall dude, he is exactly six A. Hello.

[Rachel]

We say okay. On the show, we said six seven. But he's been. I'm like, he went to the doc. I'm like, did this man grow an inch? So he's six eight. As a help. Please stop growing. Number one.

[Charity]

We said this man is going top three just for the fact that he's six eight.

[Rachel]

I mean, hello. We all love a tree to climb. Yeah. Lou seems like he has it all together. Former basketball player. Okay, so him and Taylor have that in common. She apparently. Didn't she just do. Was it the all star basketball game?

[Charity]

Yes, she did.

[Rachel]

Okay, so she used to play basketball. That's gonna be great. A lot of his friends are married and has kids, but he wants to, like, have his own. I do love them.

[Charity]

Oh, he's a believer.

[Rachel]

Yeah. No, I'm like, all his facts are great.

[Charity]

I mean, I love him.

[Rachel]

He loves brunching with the boys. He won a twerking competition. I said okay.

[Charity]

Twerking in Thailand from Salt Lake City, Utah. Like that. Do you think he's Mormon?

[Rachel]

Yeah, he might be, but I mean, maybe he grew up Mormon and he doesn't really, you know, it's either. Some stay on the path, some find their own. So maybe he's on his own. It doesn't. We don't see it in the bio, but he's up for a down for anything. Yeah, he. I like him. I don't have nothing else to say besides I like him. I, I.

[Charity]

Top four, huh? He's going far.

[Rachel]

Yeah.

[Charity]

We like you, Lil. I feel like we've been on everyone this entire time.

[Rachel]

Yeah. And 32 is a good age. I feel like that's a really good age. It's like.

[Charity]

And he went from former basketball player to having. He founded an insurance tech company.

[Rachel]

Love.

[Charity]

So he has a job.

[Rachel]

Hello. I was gonna say he got over his athletic identity crisis because a lot of them go through that which, bless their hearts, that is hard to move from when that's all, you know, but. And I was a working man.

[Charity]

Yes. A lot of the viewers are, like, I think, under the impression also that all these men have jobs, and that is just not the case. And especially on my season, there were so many things we all had to learn the hard way. So the fact that, like, we are seeing, like, older jobs, hopefully apartments, hopefully cars like, this is looking promising for Taylor. So we're big fans. All right, Lou, top three.

[Rachel]

Top four, or you said top three. I said top four. Okay, cool.

[Charity]

Okay, you take it away. Yes, man. We have Malik from Brooklyn, New York. He's a tech executive. 30. A lot of guys in tech, which is. I think that's a good job, right?

[Rachel]

Yes, that's a great job.

[Charity]

He is ready for love at first bite. Is he a foodie? I mean, he lives in New York, right? Oh, he loves to cook. He's outgoing, he's loyal, he's romantic. He is excited that Taylor is a mom because he loves kids and can picture a future filled with school, dropouts, pickups, and family.

[Rachel]

Hello.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

Okay.

[Charity]

Sounds like you're gonna be perfect. He loves all things Halloween. He once had a mohawk, but he won't show you a picture. And he has a playlist for every occasion. What are your thoughts?

[Rachel]

He loves music. Clearly loves music, loves food.

[Charity]

He loves kids.

[Rachel]

Very, very romantic. So, yeah, I, I like, I like him. I don't really feel like I have much to go off of besides his, you know, with his bio. But his. He seems pretty handsome, well dressed. We like that.

[Charity]

I like this pose that he's doing.

[Rachel]

No, his, like, hello, I pledge allegiance. But to what? What do we pledge allegiance to? Hello.

[Charity]

But I don't. I don't have a thought on him, so I'm trusting you.

[Rachel]

I don't either. I feel like he's like, he's giving me a little, like, I want to know more. Like my. Curious a little bit. I want to know a lot more, but I think he goes pretty. I don't want to say far. I feel like he's in the middle of the pack. Yeah.

[Charity]

Okay. Week three.

[Rachel]

Yeah.

[Charity]

See, week three, Malik.

[Rachel]

Okay, let's do our next guy. Okay. Mr. Marcus, do you wanna.

[Charity]

Did you just read Malik's. I can do this one. That one was short. Okay.

[Rachel]

Okay.

[Charity]

We have another New Yorker here. This is Marcus from Elmont, New York, and he's a creative director also 28. So I did not think that seeing his picture, he looks older to me.

[Rachel]

No, he looks a lot. Yeah. Not in a bad way, but just a little more mature.

[Charity]

It says, get ready to slam dunk with Marcus. He is also a former basketball. Basketball player turned creative director and has a passion for fashion, music, and shooting hoops. He wants a deep connection. He wants to feel the spark. And his idea of a perfect date is watching the sunset over the Brooklyn skyline with a glass of wine and good music. I love that.

[Rachel]

I like this a lot.

[Charity]

I like him. He once got attacked by a bird

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

while in a run.

[Rachel]

Oh.

[Charity]

A good rooftop vibe.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

And his favorite food is pancakes.

[Rachel]

All green flags. I like him. I really know more. Yeah. I'm curious to know more. More about Marcus. Creative director. So he's very into the arts. I think that is, like. I mean, I feel like that would be in line with Taylor and, you know, everything that she's doing. Yeah.

[Charity]

They sound like a match. They really do.

[Rachel]

Yeah. Let's see if they hit it off. He might. I mean, he might be in a first impression, but I doubt it. I doubt first impression, but I'm, like, based off his bio, I'm like, they seem like they have, you know, things in common.

[Charity]

And he kind of has it all at 28, too. Former, like, a lot of basketball players, a lot of ex pro athletes. But it sounds like, like you said, he did the transition really well. Now he's in something creative. But she's also creative. I hope that they get the time to talk because, yeah, a lot of times these men slip through the cracks and you don't get to know anything about them.

[Rachel]

Exactly. So I'm like. I'm curious to know what his limo entrance will be. Maybe he does something fun, and that's, like, impactful that, you know, she'll think about. When it's choice.

[Charity]

I like.

[Rachel]

Okay, yeah, we like Marcus. Okay.

[Charity]

10. If she gets to talk to him, for sure.

[Rachel]

I'd say top. Yeah, top 10 or 12.

[Charity]

All right.

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[Charity]

Next man, Matt.

[Rachel]

We have Matt from Carmel, Indiana, real estate broker, 43. Okay.

[Charity]

I want to say he is okay.

[Rachel]

If Taylor's looking for a big dad energy, she'll find it with Matt. Oh my God. He's a proud father of three. He's also 68. Okay. Two six, eight ers. This is crazy. I love this for her. A. Okay. He's grown up in Guatemala City and the uk. He's traveled the world. But this is the most outrageous thing he's done, isn't it? All for all of us. And literally his. Oh my God, his kids obviously bring him the most joy. This is very sweet. Okay. So right off the bat I took note. 6A. He is a proud father of three. So that's three kids. That would be a blended family. He is so far the oldest one of the cast.

[Charity]

Yes.

[Rachel]

So that could be a really good thing. But is that something that Taylor we're referencing back again? Is she going to want to like, truly be like, let's settle down, let's get everything, let's cut, no drama, like, you know what I mean? I don't see that happening. I could be wrong and I sometimes love being proven wrong.

[Charity]

I. I have to agree. I mean, I'm actually curious if he's the oldest person in Bachelorette. His like, that's 43. We barely get a 30 year old. Yeah.

[Rachel]

Now that you said that, I think he might.

[Charity]

It. It's gonna seem to me and maybe I'm like you said wrong, that he's coming in. He's well traveled, he's in real estate, he has three kids. He's like settled down in life and I think he's just looking for someone who's ready to like settle down. Taylor's. She just, I mean her life is so exciting. She has so much happening. This would be a family of six right off the bat.

[Rachel]

Yeah.

[Charity]

I don't think their lives are going to work together for that reason. I would love to see it obviously. Like, I think he would be a grounding for someone that she would probably need. He's also like Midwestern. I just, I don't know if I see it as a match. What do you think?

[Rachel]

Yeah, I feel like he probably has a lot more of a slower paced life. Not in a bad way, but just like in comparison or contrast to Taylor. I think they are probably like polar opposites. They probably, obviously at the root of it all, they both want to find their person. Are they each other's person? I don't, I'm not confident in that. But I could be wrong.

[Charity]

He is six eight.

[Rachel]

Yeah, he's.

[Charity]

I can make a lot of things work if you're 6 8. So I mean, for that reason alone, I think once they sit, if they had a one on one date, I feel like that's kind of where she might like, be. Like, I don't disconnect, but if we're just going off vibes and height and looks alone, I mean, he's attractive. I could see him going, he's middle.

[Rachel]

He's great on paper. This is nothing to take away from that. He's just, I just don't know if like him and Taylor and I again, I think she might still just be a little bit caught up in the oh, I want to have like fun. I want to like. And not to say that he doesn't want to have fun, but just her lifestyle I think might be a little bit different than what maybe.

[Charity]

Couldn't agree more.

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[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

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[Charity]

Don't miss the premiere of Bachelor Mansion

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

takeover, Monday at 8 on HGTV.

[Charity]

All right, Charity, you're going to love this next one. Okay, first of all, he's the only man on this list that is his full name. Michael Baba. Like, does he go by Michael Baba? Is. Am I saying this right?

[Rachel]

Michael Baba is Michael. It's very. This is so funny to me. Go ahead.

[Charity]

So he's very interesting. Well, we're starting off with your favorite city. San Diego, California.

[Rachel]

Here we are.

[Charity]

And 36. He's a chiropractic healer. What does that mean? Is that like Reiki? Like, healing?

[Rachel]

It could be. Yeah. Yeah.

[Charity]

Because it starts out by saying he wants to see if there are good vibrations between him and Taylor. And his healing time is all about good times, good energy, and the right connection. He loves to hang out, kiteboard. He has a Greek family. He likes meditating. He's giving very, like, grounded.

[Rachel]

Yeah.

[Charity]

And I'm very into it. Like, the kind of like, woo, woo. Maybe. I love it.

[Rachel]

Yeah.

[Charity]

I, I.

[Rachel]

Probably what Taylor needs.

[Charity]

I.

[Rachel]

Not in a bad way.

[Charity]

We all want to widen healing.

[Rachel]

Come on. Let's calm ourselves.

[Charity]

I love says he's using his intuition to guide him through the bachelorette chapter. And I mean, right off the bat with this bio, I want to hold. Yes, yes. No, you go, you go. I can come back because you just

[Rachel]

said it like you read it and it, like, it, like, registered something in my body. I don't know.

[Charity]

Tell me, tell me.

[Rachel]

Charity, he remind. Okay, I'm switching gears for a second. Did anybody watch Love is Blind?

[Charity]

Yes.

[Rachel]

The UK where he said he's trusting his spleen.

[Charity]

Yes.

[Rachel]

Why do I feel like it's the same thing?

[Charity]

I could be so wrong. That comparison was something I would have never pulled. And you are so correct.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

He's giving.

[Charity]

Like, when they start out with this, it reminds me also of, like, remember when Parisa came and they had all, like, the crystal edit?

[Rachel]

Like.

[Charity]

Yes. They painted her very, like, hippie, like, woo, woo. But she's like, not necessarily. He's getting edit. He's gonna get, like, the crazy guy at it.

[Rachel]

Oh, and I love Spanish.

[Charity]

Not that I would, but I just. No, I know Bio alone. You can tell how they're gonna start painting them.

[Rachel]

Yeah, I'm hope. I'm hoping that's not the case, but I'm like, it just depends on how much he leans into that because, you know, like, they could totally be like, this is such a, like, unique, like, career path. Tell us more. And then, like, he, like, obviously seems like someone who's Very passionate about what he does. So, like, he might just talk about it, and then it gets spun that way. I am hopeful that it's not, because I also don't want that to be a bad rep for people, like, in, like, those spaces.

[Charity]

And I love it. Like, I'm so. I do the meditations. Like, I love it. But you know how the Bachelor spin you into also, like, your job is, like, your life. Like. Yeah, I'm the only.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

A pilot.

[Charity]

Like, that's the way I feel like they presented me. So hopefully he, you know, gets to show his personality a little.

[Rachel]

Okay, we're. We're rooting for you, Michael.

[Sponsor Voice (Ollie/TurboTax)]

I don't.

[Charity]

Michael Baba.

[Rachel]

Yeah. Let me not. Let me say the whole name, Michael.

[Charity]

I. I don't know. I. I have no thoughts on where he's gonna place, because I feel like they're kind of gonna make a little bit of, like, a spectacle of him.

[Rachel]

I feel like it might be maybe night one, but 36 is a good age. 36 is a good age. I like it. You know?

[Charity]

And he's attractive. Yeah, he really is attractive.

[Rachel]

Yeah.

[Charity]

Tan. Yes. We should start. He's in the.

[Rachel]

I want to, like, get rid of the Dakota for Taylor.

[Charity]

You know, Taylor. We understand it.

[Rachel]

Sometimes we have to move past Dakota. We have to. There's nothing else. We have to do that first. Okay.

[Charity]

Please don't get mad at us. We love you.

[Rachel]

No, truly, I'm. I'm. Listen, this is. I'm saying this out of love.

[Charity]

Yes. Nothing but love and wanting to work.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

Please.

[Charity]

We can't. We want you with the ring. Daniel Lane.

[Rachel]

Okay.

[Charity]

Mike T. He's from Lavalette, New Jersey.

[Rachel]

Like it? Yeah.

[Charity]

Brand protection manager. What does that mean? He's 36. He looks 36. Not to be mean, but he looks like an older man.

[Rachel]

I want to.

[Charity]

Handsome. And. And with that being said, he's a reformed bad boy. Please, dear God, if you're 36 years old, do not say that.

[Rachel]

Wait, I didn't even read that. Hold on. Did I just completely gloss over that?

[Charity]

Ah, you did.

[Rachel]

Easygoing New Jersey native. Reformed bad boy. I rebuke it in the name. Yeah. I don't know if I wait to settle down. Okay, listen, I get it. Because I'm like. Also, he is Jersey, so I'm like, Jersey probably naturally has that rep. Yeah. But I wouldn't. I would not. Yeah. I don't know. But you know what? He probably didn't say that.

[Sponsor Voice (Ollie/TurboTax)]

We're gonna, like.

[Rachel]

We're gonna put that one on. Bachelor. I'M taking that one with a grain of salt. I'm taking with a grain of salt.

[Charity]

We will give you a grain of salt. He loves Sopranos. He's from New Jersey. I wonder if he's Italian. I'm Italian. Italian men, they're very family, like, family oriented. Love their mothers. I love that. I think we need, you know, like, a nice little Italian boy.

[Rachel]

I love that. He says he's ready to embrace a father figure role, so that means he's open. I think maybe he already knows that about Taylor.

[Charity]

He has a niece for her.

[Rachel]

Yeah. Okay.

[Charity]

He's addicted to Aquaphor. Same. I like him, but, you know, we'll see.

[Rachel]

He's his best self on a wedding dance floor, so that means he might be the life of the party. He goes to a lot of weddings. Okay. Maybe his own wedding is in the near future.

[Charity]

Yes, we shall see.

[Rachel]

Okay. I don't know. I want to place him in the middle, but he might also be an early. Like maybe a week, two or three. But I'll. I'll put him in the middle as, like, my highest. Highest.

[Charity]

I'm gonna say early. I just don't. I don't know. I don't see it with either.

[Rachel]

Yeah. Okay, great.

[Charity]

Next man.

[Rachel]

Charleston, South Carolina, photographer, age 35. Okay. He has a kind. He seems very, like, soft, but, like, intriguing. From the photo alone, I think it's a perfect meter. Yeah, I think so, too. I'm like. It's giving. Very photographer.

[Charity]

His pose, too, is giving.

[Rachel]

So photographer. He's artsy. He's looking down for. Or he's looking to settle down with someone who gives him. I'm finally home feeling. I love that a lot of his friends are settled down. So his biggest goal right now is to get married and start a family of his own. His faith plays a central role in his life. I wonder if. Is he Mormon? He's in South Carolina, so I'm not sure. Charleston's an active, practicing Mormon community.

[Charity]

I feel like that's, like, Christian boy. Well, I mean, Mormonism, I think, falls under the umbrella of Christianity, so. That's a good point. She could be like, as long as

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

you have a strong faith.

[Rachel]

Right?

[Charity]

I love that.

[Rachel]

Yeah. Yeah. So listen, they might. They might hit it off, you know?

[Charity]

I think so, too.

[Rachel]

Soft spoken in my word. Okay. I remember when we were at the. Oh, my God. One of my. The bachelorette, when we were all together, that was my one thing. I was like, never forget about the guys who might be soft spoken or a little bit more Reserved, like when you have. Or when you finally have one on one conversations with them, those are the ones that surprise you the most. So I'm Taylor. Hopefully you listen to me.

[Charity]

Yeah, no, that you and does. And I feel like you two are like some of the most successful in this franchise. Like the loudest one in the room is the one that she, I believe is going to be attracted to. But yeah, Richard, like from the South. Like, he loves Thanksgiving. He's thankful for Thanksgiving. I like him. I, I think he's handsome.

[Rachel]

I do too. I want him to go far.

[Charity]

I would like you to go top five. But like, unless she listened to you, I don't know.

[Rachel]

I know. I'm like, I, I. My only thing is, like, I'm hesitant because I'm like the soft spoken ones sometimes do get looked over and it's like, yes, he seems like he's going to fall in those categories if he doesn't go far, that she's going to send home too early. And it's like, ah, unless he does something insane. But I don't, I don't get those vibes from him. I think I'm rooting for you, Richard. Yeah.

[Charity]

Okay. Next man, we have Rod.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

He's from Austin, Texas.

[Charity]

He's an entrepreneur and he's 35. What is entrepreneur?

[Rachel]

It's anything these days. I don't technically, Rachel, we're entrepreneurs.

[Charity]

I'm not an entrepreneur. I hate when they say that they're. That I'm like, please just tell me what you do.

[Rachel]

No, exactly. Give me a full job. That means they have probably like 17 businesses. That's what, that's.

[Charity]

That's true. Okay. He is a big personality. So he's going to be the life of the party.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

Oh.

[Charity]

He served in the military for 17 years. Thank you for your.

[Rachel]

Thank you for your service.

[Charity]

Oh, it says here he started his own business supporting kids in the foster care system after I just made fun of me. No, Rod, I formally apologize. They give entrepreneur a bad name, but you really are one.

[Rachel]

That's actually so, like, I admire that so much because the foster care system is.

[Charity]

Oh my gosh. I wonder if like he has some sort of story in that as well,

[Rachel]

because I am curious too. Yeah.

[Charity]

A lot of people who like, I feel like go into that, especially creating a business, have, like, experienced it, so. Oh, Rod, I hope we get to hear your story.

[Rachel]

I do too. I'm, I'm reading.

[Charity]

He is also a nutritionist and a physical fitness coach along with, um, he's

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

a great cook, very into community.

[Charity]

I mean he's a great man.

[Rachel]

He loves Zach and Katie if they know him.

[Charity]

Oh, true.

[Rachel]

He's Austin, Texas.

[Charity]

I feel like I like the most wholesome man on this list.

[Rachel]

I do like it 35. Like that's prime. Like he's in such a good like slot. He. It takes him a while to text back. Hey, me too. I I'm like six business days truly.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

And he was in the military.

[Charity]

Like, I feel like he lived how does like he's lived so much life? Like his story is going to be really.

[Rachel]

I want to hear his story. I hope to see if he doesn't like match with Taylor. I hope like we see more of him because I'm very curious to learn. He seems like he's a really good like stand up guy. Yeah, I'm hope do not surprise me, Rod. I'm speaking the things I'm like do not come out with anything. I'm always scared. I'm like. I'm gonna say like amazing, literally. In the breaking news.

[Charity]

Rod could never.

[Rachel]

Yeah. No, I love the Christmas movie marathon. He really is doing it all. He's giving. No, it lowkey is. I'm like, can you. I'm like, I hope he's making waves on her season. If not, we'll see you in parad paradise. Maybe. We'll see. We'll see.

[Charity]

Absolutely.

[Podcast Host (Dr. Jake Goodman)]

Ever been at a pharmacy counter and the pharmacist asks, do you have any questions? And suddenly your mind goes blank? That's exactly why you need to listen to beyond the script from CVS Pharmacy and iHeartMedia. Hosted by Dr. Jake Goodman, this podcast brings you real conversations with CVS pharmacists, the health experts you see most answering the questions you wish you'd asked, like which medications might not mix well, what vaccines you should consider before a big trip. And even those questions you are too embarrassed to say out loud. Each episode bust myths, decodes health trends, and gives you practical, trustworthy advice straight from the people behind the counter. No white coats, no lectures. Just real talk, real answers and maybe a few laughs. Listen to beyond the script on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

Bachelor Nation. Brace yourself. HGTV is bringing 12 former Bachelorette and Bachelor contestants back to the iconic mansion to give it the makeover it deserves. They're swapping out their evening gowns and tuxedos for power tools and paintbrushes. And they'll be competing to renovate the mansion room by room. With real design and build expertise, these Bachelor Nation Alumni bring their own aesthetics, opinions and history to this competition. Exes are reunited, secrets are spilled, and old grudges remain. As teams are created, alliances are tested, and renovation is only half the battle. Hosted by Bachelor's own Jesse Palmer, this glow up could get ugly. Whose designs will come up roses and win the hearts of the judges, Tayshia Adams and Tyler Cameron.

[Charity]

Don't miss the premiere of Bachelor Mansion

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

takeover Monday at 8 on HGTV.

[Rachel]

Okay, let's do. Okay, we have two more.

[Charity]

Oh, okay. Ron. He's from San Francisco, California and he's an account executive.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

He's 28 as well.

[Charity]

He is looking for someone self aware and someone that's capable of loving unconditionally. Like his parents. He grew up in the Philippines and he speaks fluid Tagalo with his. It was his first language. He loves taking pride in Filipino cooking. Very cultured. He's best friends with her, his mom,

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

and he hopes to make her proud

[Charity]

by going on her favorite show. That is so sweet.

[Rachel]

I like him.

[Charity]

And he aspired to be Troy Bolton when he grew up.

[Rachel]

Oh, I mean, the most green.

[Charity]

He's sweet.

[Rachel]

He seems like. He seems like an angel.

[Charity]

I feel like San Francisco. Yeah, that's very like, big with businesses executive there. Like, he is doing well with work. Immediately having him.

[Rachel]

I like parents.

[Charity]

Like, I feel like hard work. Yes.

[Rachel]

Automatically. Yeah, like, very. Listen, this is what got me, is looking for someone self aware, kind, family oriented and capable of loving unconditionally. I'm like, these are all great qualities. Like, to be looking for self awareness is huge. And like, I am a big advocate for all sides. Truly all sides. But you know how many people lack self awareness? Do you understand, Rachel?

[Podcast Host (Dr. Jake Goodman)]

That.

[Rachel]

That is so hard.

[Charity]

Yes.

[Rachel]

Like, she's like, yes. I'm like, myself included at times. Like, it is just such a hard thing that, like, for people to really just be like, so in tune with themselves. But I love that he put that as like one of the first, like, qualities.

[Charity]

He has a great buy.

[Rachel]

Ron. Yeah, Ron, this is a fantastic bio. We're rooting for you. I want you to go far, but if not, I also have someone that I could definitely set you up with. So hit me up.

[Charity]

Oh, wait, can you tell me after?

[Rachel]

I sure can.

[Charity]

Okay. Okay. Wait. Also, this next person, I'm literally sweating. I think the most handsome on the cast for sure.

[Rachel]

Take it away.

[Charity]

This man is beautiful. He's from Atlanta, Georgia. Southern boy.

[Rachel]

Okay. Georgia represent. Yes.

[Charity]

And he's a private wealth planner. Sounds like a good job. And he's young. He's 28.

[Rachel]

28. Okay. Okay.

[Charity]

What else? He is outgoing, athletic, and has a heart of gold. He says he's never met a stranger thanks to his natural ability to connect with about anyone. He's a yapper. He calls his. He wants a future wife who is ride or die. He's loyal to the people he loves.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

He's close with family.

[Charity]

Sounds like a great guy. He loves Uno.

[Rachel]

He's not working. Yep. He's trying new restaurants, hitting the beach, squeezing in a workout. Total relationship guy. He seems almost. And I say this is not. This is like my. My one rule. Like, nothing is never too good. Because that was like, dot. And I'm like, he's too perfect. But I'm like, no, he's just perfect. That's what he's giving. He's giving. Like, everything makes so much sense that it's like, what am I missing? You know? Do you get that vibe? No. This bio is literally perfection.

[Charity]

And the fact that he's, like, from the south, you know, he, like, is probably so close with his family, hard working and to be, I mean, private wealth planner. That sounds like. I mean, at 28, it sounds like the job is there, the looks are there.

[Rachel]

He.

[Charity]

He's giving. I think out of everyone on here, like, the most potential, I feel like, would be a great match for her.

[Rachel]

I was giving Bachelor.

[Charity]

I was gonna say he was giving Bachelor too, but then we just said that about Ron, so.

[Rachel]

Yeah, but like, in terms of like, yeah, he's giving. He's giving Bachelor. To me.

[Charity]

I. Yeah. If he doesn't go home early, I

[Rachel]

feel like he's gonna end up. Why is it like Grant? This is like Grant 2.0.

[Charity]

Do you think he looks like, Korean?

[Rachel]

I mean, he doesn't, but he kind of fits, like, just the build a little bit. You know what I mean?

[Charity]

But I don't think I'm screaming.

[Rachel]

Rachel said, no, no, no, no. She's like, please her that if Shane's the best during his season.

[Charity]

You know what? I would probably do a lot of things, but I don't think I would do that. I don't think I would do that. But, I mean, I. I really feel like he's a good fit for Taylor.

[Rachel]

Yeah, I agree.

[Charity]

He's a little younger, though.

[Rachel]

Either Or. I think she. Listen, we already said. I think she likes. She likes the younger ones. How old is Dakota? I'm sorry, I hate to bring. I hate to bring the conversation. Yeah, yeah. Because I'm very curious. What if there's an Age gap there or if she's older than him. There's nothing wrong with that. I think she's 20 or. No, she's 30, right.

[Charity]

Oh, he's 32.

[Rachel]

Oh, okay. I'm curious.

[Charity]

Maybe that's why we keep thinking he's young.

[Rachel]

Yeah. Yeah. I wonder. Okay, then, yeah, she might. I don't think she's opposed to anything. I think she's willing to try it. All right. But I like Shane. I think he has potential to either be bachelor or he's definitely going to be in top four or top three, huh? Yeah.

[Charity]

Yeah, Either. I think. I'll say. I think either she ends up with him or he's bachelor. Out of everyone on this list, you, like, scroll past his, and it just kind of is, like, very stereotypical. This man would be our bachelor.

[Rachel]

You know, I hate to even bring this up, too. Like, this is a crazy comparison, I'm about to say. But it's also giving him, like, I wonder if he's going to be one that really stands out on night one. Like, do you think he has potential for a first impression, Rose? Huh?

[Charity]

Yeah, I. I think. I think we should we call it now.

[Rachel]

I think so. Because I'm like, his nat. Yeah. His natural ability to connect with anyone. I'm like, those are the ones that do so good on night one. Like, granted, I'm like, wait, who was your first? Did y' all do first?

[Sponsor Voice (Ollie/TurboTax)]

Who was your first?

[Charity]

It was Tino. But my night, it was like, also me and Gabby's night was so weird because the men, they still weren't sure who they wanted, so they were playing very, like, end of the couch. Like, didn't want to, like, make a decision. So everyone just kind of felt like that's. I'm not saying anything, but I feel like Tino just knew early on, so that's like, what were my choices?

[Rachel]

Got it, got it, got it.

[Charity]

You know, Gabby and I season just had a lot of potholes and twists and turns, so first impression, Rhodes winner and bachelor. Yeah, we're calling Shane. You're going to do big things. Can't wait to see more of you and hear about your story.

[Rachel]

Will be. Yeah, he will be in Bachelor nation. He'll be around for a minute.

[Charity]

Yes, yes.

[Rachel]

Welcome, Shane.

[Charity]

Yeah.

[Rachel]

Nice to have you.

[Charity]

Well, we'll see you on the cruise.

[Rachel]

See you next November.

[Charity]

Okay. Last man.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

Oh, my gosh.

[Charity]

It's 22. This is, like, the shortest. Like, is this.

[Rachel]

I think, one that's not a cast. Yeah.

[Charity]

22 is so little. Okay. This Guy. I actually, I put some stars by him. He's a three time Paralympian. This is Trenton.

[Rachel]

Amazing.

[Charity]

From San Juan Casp Capistrano, California. And he is a pro athlete, 35 professional athlete and three time Paralympian. He knows what it takes to push through challenges. He's chasing a gold medal of a different kind. Love. When he's not training, he's spending time with his German shepherd. He has a dog, listens to country music. I mean, I like him. I think he's very handsome, athletic. He has a dog. I. I feel like Taylor's really gonna like him. I think he's gonna go pretty far. What do you think?

[Rachel]

Yeah, I think he's gonna go far too. And like, at least maybe top six. Is that too? Am I reaching for the stars with this?

[Charity]

I mean, he's an Olympian.

[Rachel]

I know. I feel like. I mean, this is like his bio.

[Charity]

He's like easily going top three. I can't wait to learn more about him.

[Rachel]

Yeah. He knows what it takes to push through challenges. I mean, that's like, what an opening line. Hello. Life is all about that. Yeah. I'm curious to see how they hit it off and what their conversations will be like, but from the looks of it, he seems like he is someone who is. Let me not. But let me. Hopefully this doesn't.

[Charity]

I know.

[Rachel]

I'm like, for the right reason.

[Charity]

Left and right.

[Rachel]

So I'm scared too. We're like, no, literally.

[Charity]

I'm like, is the Bachelor. No, literally.

[Rachel]

After I just said my discernment's on point, but I'm like, my discernment is on point with me. I don't know how this is going to mesh with.

[Charity]

I think he is so for the right reasons. Like, he's tall, he's handsome, he's in the Dakota looks category. 35, great age. I mean, being an Olympic athlete, like, the amount of dedication and training that goes into that, I feel like it really does hinder your ability to date. So maybe now he's in the point of his life that that's what he wants. I. I really think he's gonna go really far. Trenton.

[Rachel]

That's the thing about these bios. They give you enough, but they don't give you everything, which is like the point. But I'm like, I need to see them. Probably missing, like one. I guess we're probably missing one piece. Key information that's going to change our entire, like, opinion and trajectory, how we view them. But you know what? We'll leave it at that. Trenton, we are rooting for you. I'm rooting for literally everybody, truly.

[Charity]

But there are some great guys on this cast. Yeah, Educated, older. Like, I mean, I think this is, like. I mean, I would say, Charity, your cast was amazing. I haven't been impressed with casting in a while. This is, like, a really impressive cast.

[Rachel]

Yeah, I'm like, hopefully. Yeah, I'm like, hopefully this. This cast doesn't let us down. But I feel like they're. They all have, like, great personalities and they'll shine in their own individual ways, which is what I love to see, personally watching, you know, this show. But, yeah, here we are. We have a new roster, a new class. I want to see who's graduating class. Yes.

[Charity]

Who is going to be the villain? Because I feel like going through that. I don't have anyone call that. That.

[Rachel]

I.

[Charity]

That looks like a villain to me.

[Rachel]

Actually, we lied. We did call the villain.

[Charity]

Oh, I thought you said you liked him.

[Rachel]

No, we said Clayton was the villain.

[Charity]

You don't like him?

[Rachel]

I do like him, but I'm like.

[Charity]

I feel like I think is happening as villainous if. I mean, it's giving, like, Stephen, like, tell me lies, like, to do that one.

[Rachel]

One in my point. Exactly. So I'm like. I'm trying to be very light with my. My conversational. My conversation piece right now, because I don't want to say anything too judgmental if that. I'm like, knowing what would. Knowing what. We just. Correct. Knowing what we know now. And I'm wondering if she finds out somehow, middle of the season and it confronts him. Because I would be g H G ed.

[Charity]

I mean, I think she's so much above, like, she's married, like, but she

[Rachel]

definitely knows I'm talking about Taylor.

[Charity]

Oh, Taylor.

[Rachel]

That's why I said. I'm like, Taylor might also like that. Like, she might be like, oh, like, you know, there's some sort of, like, a little bit of, like, some. I'm not saying this is.

[Charity]

She met. She met her.

[Rachel]

Which is crazy, though. That's why I'm saying that would be crazy. That is like, the one conversation that I hope happens on her season.

[Charity]

What if it doesn't come up at all? Would you die? It has.

[Rachel]

That's like a. That would be a fear of mine. I'm not gonna lie as being in Taylor's position, but again, she. I don't know if she's privy enough to, like, recognize him from, like, just looking at him and knowing that.

[Charity]

Oh, I didn't know. I mean, we had.

[Rachel]

I'M saying I wouldn't know that without, like. Exactly. So if that was kept from me or like, he never. Yeah, I would feel some type of way. I'm not gonna lie. That's like getting off the show and you finding out a secret about someone. Hello. Excuse me.

[Charity]

Okay, so we're calling Clayton the villain, in our opinion, of all these men who we think could be the Bachelor and end up with Taylor.

[Rachel]

Yeah.

[Charity]

Great, guys. Great casting.

[Rachel]

Am I. Yeah, we have to be. We've been through some things.

[Charity]

We really have. Yes.

[Rachel]

So I am beyond excited because now we get to see all this play out with our little notes opinions.

[Charity]

I cannot wait for night one limo entrances. I think knowing now what we know,

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

like, we should call out before we do night one.

[Charity]

Like some limo entrance. Like, predictions, like, I think Doug is gonna.

[Rachel]

Yeah, we should.

[Charity]

Lifeguarding.

[Bachelor Mansion Narrator]

It'll be.

[Charity]

It'll be good. It's gonna be a great season. We're so excited.

[Rachel]

And we honestly can't wait to have fun guys on the. Yes.

[Charity]

They're not gonna. Come on.

[Rachel]

No, they will. It'll make the conversation that much better. I'm excited, honestly. You guys can check us if we were wrong because we' be blocked by so many and we're going off of the Bachelor bios, and I think for a lot of us, it gave people

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[Rachel]

So I am. I'm okay with admitting that I'm wrong. I am. So come on this podcast. We can't wait to have all of you guys and really get into the nitty gritty of the behind the scenes and everything and how you guys journeys went. But that's it for today. I'm listen. That was a good cast breakdown.

[Charity]

Yes.

[Rachel]

I loved it.

[Charity]

Thank you guys for listening. Apologies to the men out there. We can't wait to have you on. And thank you for listening to Bachelor happy hour. Make sure you subscribe and listen for more interviews and we'll see you next time.

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[Charity]

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[Rachel]

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