1 00:00:04,046 --> 00:00:05,422 - Nervous, so I can't imagine 2 00:00:05,422 --> 00:00:07,216 how the nerves are going to be tonight. 3 00:00:07,216 --> 00:00:10,636 It's just like first date, but times 20. 4 00:00:10,636 --> 00:00:12,888 - Producer: And this world is vastly different. 5 00:00:12,888 --> 00:00:14,473 - Taylor: Oh, yeah. 6 00:00:14,473 --> 00:00:15,891 I've never been in this setting before, 7 00:00:15,891 --> 00:00:17,643 this experience, so it's all new. 8 00:00:17,643 --> 00:00:18,894 For those of you that don't know me, 9 00:00:18,894 --> 00:00:20,604 I'm Taylor Frankie Paul, 10 00:00:20,604 --> 00:00:23,232 and I am the Bachelorette. 11 00:00:23,232 --> 00:00:25,984 - Woman: ♪ Today is where your book begins ♪ 12 00:00:25,984 --> 00:00:28,946 ♪ The rest is still unwritten ♪ 13 00:00:28,946 --> 00:00:30,489 ♪ Yeah ♪ 14 00:00:30,489 --> 00:00:32,783 - Taylor: After tonight, my life 15 00:00:32,783 --> 00:00:35,869 is going to change forever. 16 00:00:35,869 --> 00:00:38,705 I'm ready to fall in love. I'm ready to find my person. 17 00:00:38,705 --> 00:00:41,041 To find happily ever after. 18 00:00:41,041 --> 00:00:43,085 I am really excited. There's nerves. 19 00:00:43,085 --> 00:00:44,670 And I think that as a mom of three, 20 00:00:44,670 --> 00:00:47,214 for me, it's like finding, like, 21 00:00:47,214 --> 00:00:49,174 almost a missing puzzle piece in my life. 22 00:00:49,174 --> 00:00:51,426 Tonight is the big night, 23 00:00:51,426 --> 00:00:53,637 and right now we are headed to the mansion. 24 00:00:53,637 --> 00:00:55,889 Jesse's meeting me there. I get a tour of it. 25 00:00:55,889 --> 00:00:57,391 Maybe it'll calm my nerves. 26 00:00:57,391 --> 00:00:59,142 Maybe it'll make me more nervous. 27 00:00:59,142 --> 00:01:01,311 I don't know yet, but let's go. 28 00:01:01,311 --> 00:01:03,105 - Woman: ♪ With arms wide open ♪ 29 00:01:03,105 --> 00:01:04,605 ♪ Today is when your book begins ♪ 30 00:01:04,605 --> 00:01:08,777 - But as a Bachelorette, I have no idea what is coming. 31 00:01:10,654 --> 00:01:12,322 Thank you. 32 00:01:12,322 --> 00:01:13,699 - Hey. - Taylor: Hi. 33 00:01:13,699 --> 00:01:15,158 - How are you? It's so good seeing you. 34 00:01:15,158 --> 00:01:17,077 - You as well. 35 00:01:17,077 --> 00:01:19,204 - Welcome to the mansion. I know it's your first time here. 36 00:01:19,204 --> 00:01:20,998 - What do you think? - It's beautiful. 37 00:01:20,998 --> 00:01:22,457 I'm, like, so giddy to be here right now. 38 00:01:22,457 --> 00:01:23,959 - I'm so excited you're here as well. 39 00:01:23,959 --> 00:01:25,294 And I know, obviously, we're kicking off 40 00:01:25,294 --> 00:01:27,379 the main event here pretty soon. 41 00:01:27,379 --> 00:01:28,505 You're following in the footsteps of a lot 42 00:01:28,505 --> 00:01:30,340 of amazing women. 43 00:01:30,340 --> 00:01:32,092 - I can't wait to start. 44 00:01:32,092 --> 00:01:35,012 - Let's do it. - Bring on the men! 45 00:01:35,012 --> 00:01:37,306 - Rachel! - Rachel! 46 00:01:37,306 --> 00:01:38,890 - Hannah! 47 00:01:38,890 --> 00:01:40,517 - Somebody's already jumping fences for me. 48 00:01:40,517 --> 00:01:41,935 - Let's toast to Kaitlyn. - Yes. 49 00:01:41,935 --> 00:01:45,480 - Go, go! - Yes! 50 00:01:45,480 --> 00:01:46,773 - You're the Bachelorette, Becca. 51 00:01:46,773 --> 00:01:48,650 - Men: Michelle! 52 00:01:48,650 --> 00:01:49,943 - Whoo! 53 00:01:49,943 --> 00:01:52,571 - Do you mind zipping me up? 54 00:01:52,571 --> 00:01:54,156 - Oh, thank you. - Yeah. 55 00:01:54,156 --> 00:01:55,741 - What would I do without you, Kermie? 56 00:01:55,741 --> 00:02:00,537 - I am having a blast. 57 00:02:00,537 --> 00:02:01,872 - Wow. 58 00:02:01,872 --> 00:02:03,206 - Why do you have a rubber? 59 00:02:03,206 --> 00:02:04,207 What do you think's gonna happen? 60 00:02:04,207 --> 00:02:05,751 - Stop. That's so bad. 61 00:02:05,751 --> 00:02:07,753 - ♪ If you choose me, Ali ♪ 62 00:02:07,753 --> 00:02:11,214 ♪ I'll forever be yours ♪ 63 00:02:11,214 --> 00:02:12,341 - You thought about that at all? 64 00:02:12,341 --> 00:02:14,259 - Yes. Yeah. I think that's what also 65 00:02:14,259 --> 00:02:15,844 is nerving me out is trying to, like, I hate to say it, 66 00:02:15,844 --> 00:02:17,054 but, like, step into those shoes of, like, 67 00:02:17,054 --> 00:02:18,597 all of the amazing ones. 68 00:02:18,597 --> 00:02:20,432 And I'm also very new to this. 69 00:02:20,432 --> 00:02:21,683 I didn't get a season before where I, like, 70 00:02:21,683 --> 00:02:22,768 kind of got a feel for it. 71 00:02:22,768 --> 00:02:24,770 I know nothing, so. 72 00:02:24,770 --> 00:02:26,772 - All you can do is be your authentic self. 73 00:02:26,772 --> 00:02:29,024 And if you do that, I know this is just going to be amazing. 74 00:02:29,024 --> 00:02:30,400 I think you should just head on in. 75 00:02:30,400 --> 00:02:31,818 - It's your new home. - Just go in? 76 00:02:31,818 --> 00:02:34,279 I admire all the women that stood before me. 77 00:02:34,279 --> 00:02:36,239 - Thank you. Appreciate it. - See you, Taylor. 78 00:02:36,239 --> 00:02:38,408 - Stepping into this role 79 00:02:38,408 --> 00:02:39,910 as the Bachelorette will be new for me. 80 00:02:39,910 --> 00:02:41,620 There's a lot of unknowns. 81 00:02:41,620 --> 00:02:43,121 I'm scared. 82 00:02:43,121 --> 00:02:44,706 I need some help. 83 00:02:44,706 --> 00:02:46,541 [ Laughs ] [Bleep] 84 00:02:49,795 --> 00:02:52,255 - Whoo! - Taylor: Oh, my God! 85 00:02:52,255 --> 00:02:58,261 [ Cheers and applause ] 86 00:02:58,261 --> 00:03:00,389 - So tonight is the start of Taylor's journey, 87 00:03:00,389 --> 00:03:03,308 and we are all here to get obviously cozy with her, 88 00:03:03,308 --> 00:03:05,268 because we know Taylor likes her sweatpants, 89 00:03:05,268 --> 00:03:07,145 and give her some advice. 90 00:03:07,145 --> 00:03:09,398 - My heart is like this right now. 91 00:03:09,398 --> 00:03:12,609 - I am so excited to welcome her into the sisterhood 92 00:03:12,609 --> 00:03:13,819 of the Bachelorette. 93 00:03:13,819 --> 00:03:16,029 I am here with Kaitlyn, 94 00:03:16,029 --> 00:03:20,158 Rachel, and Ashley and DeAnna and Desiree. 95 00:03:20,158 --> 00:03:23,161 Joan is here. Like, we've got almost all of us. 96 00:03:23,161 --> 00:03:24,830 - It's kind of giving sorority vibes a little bit, 97 00:03:24,830 --> 00:03:26,123 but I'm not mad about it. 98 00:03:26,123 --> 00:03:27,582 - Ali: It's like we're a family. 99 00:03:27,582 --> 00:03:29,292 We're all on a text thread together and, like, 100 00:03:29,292 --> 00:03:30,627 we support each other through life, 101 00:03:30,627 --> 00:03:32,754 and it's just such a special group. 102 00:03:32,754 --> 00:03:35,924 - I honestly have so many questions 'cause I am nervous. 103 00:03:35,924 --> 00:03:36,925 - This is the sisterhood. 104 00:03:36,925 --> 00:03:38,927 We're here for you, girl. 105 00:03:38,927 --> 00:03:41,179 - Thank you. I have shoes to fill. 106 00:03:41,179 --> 00:03:44,558 - We are here to make her feel comfortable, to keep it real. 107 00:03:44,558 --> 00:03:46,560 - Now you're official. 108 00:03:46,560 --> 00:03:48,687 - Thank you so much. I get to match with you guys? 109 00:03:48,687 --> 00:03:50,856 - You do. 110 00:03:50,856 --> 00:03:53,275 22. I'm number 1. 111 00:03:53,275 --> 00:03:55,318 - Oh, my God. 112 00:03:55,318 --> 00:03:59,281 - She is the 22nd Bachelorette, 113 00:03:59,281 --> 00:04:01,908 and I have been married for 22 years. 114 00:04:01,908 --> 00:04:03,618 Let that sink in. 115 00:04:03,618 --> 00:04:05,620 - Okay, I'll be right back. Thank you so much. 116 00:04:05,620 --> 00:04:07,914 - Desiree: You can tell that she is a little nervous, 117 00:04:07,914 --> 00:04:10,250 which is warranted. 118 00:04:10,250 --> 00:04:12,085 I think I was shaking in my boots, you know? 119 00:04:12,085 --> 00:04:14,212 Shaking in my high heels. 120 00:04:14,212 --> 00:04:17,132 Because it's a really nerve wracking night. 121 00:04:17,132 --> 00:04:18,550 - When I first pull up, I'm always like, 122 00:04:18,550 --> 00:04:20,093 "Oh, yeah, there was two of us." 123 00:04:20,093 --> 00:04:22,262 - Woman: That's right. 124 00:04:22,262 --> 00:04:23,638 - How are you? - I'm great. I'm Ben. 125 00:04:23,638 --> 00:04:25,432 - Kaitlyn: Hi, Ben. Nice to meet you. 126 00:04:25,432 --> 00:04:27,267 - You look absolutely beautiful. - Kaitlyn: Thank you. 127 00:04:27,267 --> 00:04:29,686 Me and Britt, and then the guys had to choose. 128 00:04:29,686 --> 00:04:31,605 But what I really picture when even just standing 129 00:04:31,605 --> 00:04:33,648 on this balcony is all of them lining up and saying 130 00:04:33,648 --> 00:04:34,733 "Kaitlyn!" 131 00:04:34,733 --> 00:04:36,693 - Hello, Kaitlyn! 132 00:04:36,693 --> 00:04:38,737 - It's crazy to come back to the mansion. 133 00:04:38,737 --> 00:04:40,530 I've been back a couple times and there's a smell. 134 00:04:40,530 --> 00:04:42,699 - I just have the best memories in this house. 135 00:04:42,699 --> 00:04:47,204 So many emotions. Just devastated. 136 00:04:47,204 --> 00:04:49,956 Just want to find somebody that loves me. 137 00:04:49,956 --> 00:04:52,167 Bawling. Anxious, nervous. Excited. 138 00:04:52,167 --> 00:04:54,669 Happy in love. - I'm in love with you. 139 00:04:54,669 --> 00:04:56,755 - It's one of those things where if the walls could talk. 140 00:04:56,755 --> 00:04:58,924 - I'm leaving. I'm literally quitting. 141 00:04:58,924 --> 00:05:02,344 - I have cried in so many places in this mansion. 142 00:05:02,344 --> 00:05:05,305 The front bedroom, the back bedroom, the big bathroom. 143 00:05:05,305 --> 00:05:07,474 I'm such a failure as a Bachelorette. 144 00:05:07,474 --> 00:05:08,934 In the rose room. 145 00:05:08,934 --> 00:05:10,435 - Clayton: I'm sorry. - It's okay. 146 00:05:10,435 --> 00:05:13,063 This is not supposed to be like this. 147 00:05:13,063 --> 00:05:14,940 Like, I don't know where I haven't cried. 148 00:05:17,609 --> 00:05:19,486 - Falling in love -- Falling in love I think with 149 00:05:19,486 --> 00:05:21,530 multiple people, how do you navigate that? 150 00:05:21,530 --> 00:05:22,864 We'll start there. 151 00:05:22,864 --> 00:05:24,616 - It is possible to have feelings. 152 00:05:24,616 --> 00:05:27,285 Obviously, we all have for more than one person. 153 00:05:27,285 --> 00:05:29,079 But you get more clarity as you go on. 154 00:05:29,079 --> 00:05:30,872 I did a few things wrong. 155 00:05:30,872 --> 00:05:32,415 - Can you tell me what those were? 156 00:05:32,415 --> 00:05:36,545 - Um, well, I'm so glad you asked. 157 00:05:36,545 --> 00:05:37,629 - Woman: She's like, "What can I get away with?" 158 00:05:37,629 --> 00:05:39,047 - Yeah, that's where I'm going. 159 00:05:39,047 --> 00:05:41,091 - I had sexual relations with a man 160 00:05:41,091 --> 00:05:43,051 before the fantasy suite. 161 00:05:43,051 --> 00:05:46,054 - Do you want to go back to my hotel and hang out for bit? 162 00:05:46,054 --> 00:05:48,139 - Yeah. - [ Laughs ] 163 00:05:48,139 --> 00:05:50,308 - Are you [bleep] with me? - No. Do you want to? 164 00:05:50,308 --> 00:05:51,226 - Yeah. 165 00:05:56,314 --> 00:05:58,066 - It was really in that moment that I went, 166 00:05:58,066 --> 00:05:59,609 "Oh, this doesn't feel right." 167 00:05:59,609 --> 00:06:01,236 So I think fantasy suites are important. 168 00:06:01,236 --> 00:06:03,405 Off-camera intimacy, 169 00:06:03,405 --> 00:06:05,198 no matter what that looks like to somebody, 170 00:06:05,198 --> 00:06:07,075 I do think you get a lot of clarity in those moments. 171 00:06:07,075 --> 00:06:10,078 - Do -- I guess do you hook up with multiple -- 172 00:06:10,078 --> 00:06:11,997 - Yes, yes, yes, yes. - Taylor: I feel like I would feel bad. 173 00:06:11,997 --> 00:06:15,208 - Come on. No. - I could be that person that's like, 174 00:06:15,208 --> 00:06:17,210 I just did it, you know, for all of them. 175 00:06:17,210 --> 00:06:18,169 And I'm like, oh [bleep] There's so many questions. 176 00:06:23,008 --> 00:06:24,342 - Trista: There are some people who couldn't be here, 177 00:06:24,342 --> 00:06:25,093 and so I have something to show you. 178 00:06:25,093 --> 00:06:26,678 - Taylor: Oh, my gosh. 179 00:06:26,678 --> 00:06:29,514 - Hi, Taylor, it's Jillian Harris here. 180 00:06:29,514 --> 00:06:32,392 I'm so happy for you. Here's some advice. 181 00:06:32,392 --> 00:06:35,437 I didn't shave my legs on the very first date, 182 00:06:35,437 --> 00:06:36,563 and we ended up having a pool party. 183 00:06:36,563 --> 00:06:38,565 And I ended up on Jason Mesnick's 184 00:06:38,565 --> 00:06:40,150 shoulders with hairy legs. 185 00:06:40,150 --> 00:06:42,652 So shave your legs. Embrace the moment. 186 00:06:42,652 --> 00:06:45,655 Good luck and sending you tons of love here from Canada. 187 00:06:45,655 --> 00:06:47,365 - Hi, Taylor, it's Jenn. 188 00:06:47,365 --> 00:06:48,950 I'm so sorry I couldn't be there today with you. 189 00:06:48,950 --> 00:06:50,994 I'm so excited for you. 190 00:06:50,994 --> 00:06:53,538 In those moments where I was really pushed past my limits, 191 00:06:53,538 --> 00:06:55,498 that was when I discovered some 192 00:06:55,498 --> 00:06:57,000 of the most beautiful things about myself. 193 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:59,377 And trust your heart, as cliché as that sounds. 194 00:06:59,377 --> 00:07:00,754 - That was adorable. 195 00:07:00,754 --> 00:07:02,631 Thank you. - Of course. 196 00:07:02,631 --> 00:07:04,591 - I don't think out of all four of us, 197 00:07:04,591 --> 00:07:06,551 like, none of us were expecting to become the Bachelorette. 198 00:07:06,551 --> 00:07:08,470 - Oh, I wasn't. 199 00:07:08,470 --> 00:07:10,055 - I thought I should. [ Laughter ] 200 00:07:10,055 --> 00:07:11,389 - Woman: I'm like, "Actually..." 201 00:07:11,389 --> 00:07:13,892 - I am obsessed with Taylor. 202 00:07:13,892 --> 00:07:16,186 I think she is so perfect for this 203 00:07:16,186 --> 00:07:20,649 because she doesn't really know what she's doing. 204 00:07:20,649 --> 00:07:23,026 And I love that. 205 00:07:23,026 --> 00:07:25,362 I think that's what's going to make her so lovable. 206 00:07:25,362 --> 00:07:27,614 - Honesty is always the best policy. 207 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:29,157 Not honest in a way where you're like, 208 00:07:29,157 --> 00:07:31,451 "Hey, I know we're on our fantasy, 209 00:07:31,451 --> 00:07:34,120 but two nights ago, I --" - You want to know what I did? 210 00:07:34,120 --> 00:07:35,622 - Woman: It's going to come out. 211 00:07:35,622 --> 00:07:36,998 - Kaitlyn: But just like, being like -- 212 00:07:36,998 --> 00:07:38,041 - Or you could. - Did you? 213 00:07:38,041 --> 00:07:40,251 - I did do that. I was very mad. 214 00:07:40,251 --> 00:07:43,672 But during fantasy suite, one of the guys assumed 215 00:07:43,672 --> 00:07:47,717 that I wouldn't have been intimate with anyone. 216 00:07:47,717 --> 00:07:48,968 - Like, I totally have all the trust in the world for you. 217 00:07:48,968 --> 00:07:50,845 But at the same time, 218 00:07:50,845 --> 00:07:52,222 I just want to make sure we're on the same page. 219 00:07:52,222 --> 00:07:53,807 If you told me you were having sex, 220 00:07:53,807 --> 00:07:57,769 or you had sex with one or multiple of these guys, 221 00:07:57,769 --> 00:08:01,314 I'd be wanting to go home 100%. - Mm-hmm. 222 00:08:01,314 --> 00:08:05,694 And it turned into this really heated conversation. 223 00:08:05,694 --> 00:08:08,071 The way that you just said that, it's like, 224 00:08:08,071 --> 00:08:09,739 why do you have the right to do that? 225 00:08:09,739 --> 00:08:11,282 Because you're not my husband. 226 00:08:11,282 --> 00:08:12,200 - Can I cut you off for a second? 227 00:08:12,200 --> 00:08:13,743 - Hannah B: No. - Okay. 228 00:08:13,743 --> 00:08:15,745 - You're questioning me, that you're judging me 229 00:08:15,745 --> 00:08:18,707 and feel like you have the right to when you don't at this point. 230 00:08:18,707 --> 00:08:22,043 To the point where I ended up having to tell him. 231 00:08:22,043 --> 00:08:24,170 I have had sex. 232 00:08:24,170 --> 00:08:26,631 - Say what? - And Jesus still loves me. 233 00:08:26,631 --> 00:08:28,550 - [ Groans ] 234 00:08:28,550 --> 00:08:32,095 - I [bleep] in a windmill. 235 00:08:32,095 --> 00:08:35,390 And guess what? We did it a second time. 236 00:08:35,390 --> 00:08:37,726 It was just something that had to be done. 237 00:08:37,726 --> 00:08:40,352 - I'm not leaving until I at least have closure. 238 00:08:40,352 --> 00:08:43,898 This isn't over for me yet. - Oh, my God. Well, all right. 239 00:08:43,898 --> 00:08:45,608 - This is my heart we're talking about here. 240 00:08:45,608 --> 00:08:47,152 This is a relationship. 241 00:08:47,152 --> 00:08:50,280 - This is not about your heart. [Bleep] leave. 242 00:08:50,280 --> 00:08:52,699 Like, if a guy says he loves you, then flips that way, 243 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:55,118 then he doesn't love you. - Woman: Yeah. 244 00:08:55,118 --> 00:08:57,579 - All I want to say is that the end, 245 00:08:57,579 --> 00:09:00,415 and correct me if I'm wrong, ladies, feels like the hardest 246 00:09:00,415 --> 00:09:02,417 because you're, like, so invested 247 00:09:02,417 --> 00:09:04,419 in these, like, final guys, as we've all been talking about. 248 00:09:04,419 --> 00:09:06,337 - I'm done here. 249 00:09:06,337 --> 00:09:10,633 ♪♪ 250 00:09:10,633 --> 00:09:13,511 - I'm done. I'm done. I want to go home. 251 00:09:13,511 --> 00:09:17,932 I am done, I am done, I am done, I am done. 252 00:09:17,932 --> 00:09:20,351 - What got you to that point? What was it? 253 00:09:20,351 --> 00:09:21,978 - You're just -- You're falling in love. 254 00:09:21,978 --> 00:09:23,688 So it's really heartbreaking. 255 00:09:23,688 --> 00:09:26,357 - It's funny, I have the exact same scenario as you, 256 00:09:26,357 --> 00:09:27,984 as what you just said. Guy left. 257 00:09:27,984 --> 00:09:28,985 - Frank: Before I came to Tahiti, 258 00:09:28,985 --> 00:09:31,821 I went to Chicago to see Nicole. 259 00:09:31,821 --> 00:09:35,742 The second I saw her, all the old feelings came rushing back. 260 00:09:35,742 --> 00:09:38,661 - I've given up everything to be here. 261 00:09:38,661 --> 00:09:40,747 - I gave up everything to be here, too. 262 00:09:40,747 --> 00:09:42,082 - Apparently not everything. 263 00:09:43,833 --> 00:09:47,045 - I can imagine that's got to be so hard to keep going 264 00:09:47,045 --> 00:09:49,005 when the one you just wanted left. 265 00:09:49,005 --> 00:09:50,507 That, to me, sounds like heartbreak. 266 00:09:50,507 --> 00:09:52,592 - How do you really feel? 267 00:09:52,592 --> 00:09:57,388 - You know, I really want to be madly in love with you. 268 00:09:57,388 --> 00:10:00,558 ♪♪ 269 00:10:00,558 --> 00:10:03,436 - I'm sorry. - Desiree: No. Thank you. 270 00:10:03,436 --> 00:10:04,979 - Brooks: Desiree. 271 00:10:04,979 --> 00:10:06,856 - Taylor: My biggest fear in all of this 272 00:10:06,856 --> 00:10:09,025 is that I'm the one who gets heartbroken. 273 00:10:09,025 --> 00:10:11,486 - Rachel L: I underestimated how hard it was. 274 00:10:11,486 --> 00:10:16,199 Like, there was this moment where I just broke down. 275 00:10:18,660 --> 00:10:20,620 - I think we're both going to regret this decision. 276 00:10:25,542 --> 00:10:31,422 ♪♪ 277 00:10:31,422 --> 00:10:33,716 - Rachel L: I can't say goodbye. - I know. 278 00:10:37,595 --> 00:10:39,806 - This person just poured their soul out to me, 279 00:10:39,806 --> 00:10:40,974 and I knew as much as I cared about them, 280 00:10:40,974 --> 00:10:42,142 they weren't the one. 281 00:10:42,142 --> 00:10:44,602 And so, like, that's something 282 00:10:44,602 --> 00:10:46,604 I think that you should be aware of because I wasn't 283 00:10:46,604 --> 00:10:48,356 and it -- it, like, rocked me. 284 00:10:48,356 --> 00:10:50,275 The days are hard. The emotions run high. 285 00:10:50,275 --> 00:10:53,027 At the end of the day, have fun and stay true to yourself. 286 00:10:54,779 --> 00:10:57,156 - How do you guys weed out the people 287 00:10:57,156 --> 00:10:59,159 that you can feel are not there for the right reasons? 288 00:10:59,159 --> 00:11:01,411 Or how do you guys kind of sniff that out? 289 00:11:01,411 --> 00:11:02,829 - There are truly some people here right now 290 00:11:02,829 --> 00:11:04,998 that I adore so, so much, 291 00:11:04,998 --> 00:11:07,292 and I don't want other people taking that time from them 292 00:11:07,292 --> 00:11:09,043 if they're not here for the right reasons. 293 00:11:09,043 --> 00:11:11,462 - We see one thing. She sees something else. 294 00:11:11,462 --> 00:11:13,089 - This is crazy. 295 00:11:13,089 --> 00:11:14,632 - You're just not here for the right reasons. 296 00:11:14,632 --> 00:11:16,467 - All the guys aren't here for the right reasons. 297 00:11:16,467 --> 00:11:17,802 - You can't drop something like that and not tell me. 298 00:11:17,802 --> 00:11:19,012 - Man: I just, like -- I won't name a name. 299 00:11:19,012 --> 00:11:20,513 It's for you to figure out. 300 00:11:20,513 --> 00:11:22,473 - Why does every single guy here dislike you? 301 00:11:22,473 --> 00:11:24,058 - Man: I don't like Nick. I don't like how he showed up. 302 00:11:24,058 --> 00:11:25,685 He's just an arrogant guy. 303 00:11:25,685 --> 00:11:27,228 - You guys want to go? 304 00:11:27,228 --> 00:11:28,521 - Man: Chad is public enemy number one. 305 00:11:28,521 --> 00:11:30,481 - Let's just pretend you're Hitler. 306 00:11:30,481 --> 00:11:32,233 If I'm friends with you -- - Let's not pretend I'm Hitler. 307 00:11:32,233 --> 00:11:34,444 - Maybe be more like Mussolini, you know? 308 00:11:34,444 --> 00:11:36,237 - Brayden is getting time with you, 309 00:11:36,237 --> 00:11:38,072 and he's not ready for an engagement. 310 00:11:38,072 --> 00:11:40,283 - Clint: I'm not really interested in Kaitlyn, 311 00:11:40,283 --> 00:11:42,076 but I need a rose tonight. 312 00:11:42,076 --> 00:11:43,703 - I'm not here to be made a joke of, 313 00:11:43,703 --> 00:11:46,122 which is what I feel like you're doing right now with me. 314 00:11:46,122 --> 00:11:49,876 So I'm really going to need you to get the [bleep] out. 315 00:11:49,876 --> 00:11:52,045 - You have to listen to yourself and your intuition. 316 00:11:52,045 --> 00:11:54,672 No matter what other people are saying to you. 317 00:11:54,672 --> 00:11:56,716 - Woman: That is such good advice. 318 00:11:56,716 --> 00:11:58,927 - I love that advice too, because I truly -- 319 00:11:58,927 --> 00:12:00,553 I'm like, I'm getting comfy now. 320 00:12:00,553 --> 00:12:02,430 I'm like, "All right, let's get into this." 321 00:12:02,430 --> 00:12:04,515 But, like, I remember I felt this in my season. 322 00:12:04,515 --> 00:12:06,559 This guy Justin, he had a girlfriend back home. 323 00:12:06,559 --> 00:12:09,020 - She called me this morning. - Really? 324 00:12:09,020 --> 00:12:10,939 - You promised her that you were gonna come here 325 00:12:10,939 --> 00:12:12,065 and get to the top three and then go home, 326 00:12:12,065 --> 00:12:14,275 promote your wrestling career. 327 00:12:14,275 --> 00:12:16,110 No, no, no, no. Sit down and talk like a man. 328 00:12:16,110 --> 00:12:17,946 - First of all. - Justin: No. 329 00:12:17,946 --> 00:12:19,489 Because I'd rather just not say anything. 330 00:12:19,489 --> 00:12:21,491 - Like, followed him through the whole -- 331 00:12:21,491 --> 00:12:22,992 He was trying to escape from me and I was like, 332 00:12:22,992 --> 00:12:24,953 "Oh, no, buddy, I am confronting you. 333 00:12:24,953 --> 00:12:26,037 Like, you are not gonna waste my time 334 00:12:26,037 --> 00:12:28,081 and everybody's time here." 335 00:12:28,081 --> 00:12:30,792 Justin, talk like a man. Wow. 336 00:12:30,792 --> 00:12:32,168 - There was one guy in my season 337 00:12:32,168 --> 00:12:34,170 who was raised by a single mom, 338 00:12:34,170 --> 00:12:36,214 and that was like his, like, connection to me. 339 00:12:36,214 --> 00:12:37,966 One of the guys had told me 340 00:12:37,966 --> 00:12:39,467 that he had called my daughter, like, baggage. 341 00:12:39,467 --> 00:12:41,678 - Oh. 342 00:12:41,678 --> 00:12:46,015 - I want to go West Virginia hood rat, backwoods on his ass. 343 00:12:46,015 --> 00:12:48,393 Do you have anything to say for yourself? 344 00:12:48,393 --> 00:12:50,395 - I mean, it unfortunately came up in an -- 345 00:12:50,395 --> 00:12:52,313 again with a negative connotation. 346 00:12:52,313 --> 00:12:53,606 It's going to be a big responsibility. 347 00:12:53,606 --> 00:12:55,525 - It's a huge blessing. 348 00:12:55,525 --> 00:12:58,403 So is there anything you can say to say, 349 00:12:58,403 --> 00:13:00,363 "No, I didn't say that"? - Kalon: No, not at all. 350 00:13:00,363 --> 00:13:01,823 - Then get the [bleep] out. 351 00:13:03,741 --> 00:13:05,827 - Taylor: There's the door. - Emily: Yeah. 352 00:13:05,827 --> 00:13:08,162 - Yours won't be like that. That won't happen. 353 00:13:08,162 --> 00:13:10,039 - There's one in every group. - Right? 354 00:13:10,039 --> 00:13:12,458 -Yeah. I mean... - She's -- Now she's spiraling. 355 00:13:12,458 --> 00:13:13,418 - Woman: Oh, no. 356 00:13:17,714 --> 00:13:19,299 - Ali: Tonight is your first rose ceremony. 357 00:13:19,299 --> 00:13:21,426 - Do you want to practice? - Yes. 358 00:13:21,426 --> 00:13:23,803 - Being back at the mansion makes me feel like I'm 25 359 00:13:23,803 --> 00:13:26,347 and awkward and don't know how to wear high heels. 360 00:13:26,347 --> 00:13:27,974 - They won't be smiling like this. 361 00:13:27,974 --> 00:13:30,059 They're devastated and scared to go home. 362 00:13:30,059 --> 00:13:33,229 And you're going to go, "Okay." 363 00:13:33,229 --> 00:13:35,690 - I would always feel bad looking at somebody that -- 364 00:13:35,690 --> 00:13:37,859 and I was like, "I know I'm sending you home." 365 00:13:37,859 --> 00:13:39,193 And they're looking at me like... 366 00:13:39,193 --> 00:13:41,612 I'm like... [ Laughter ] 367 00:13:41,612 --> 00:13:44,324 - But all of us Bachelorettes, we've all been there. 368 00:13:44,324 --> 00:13:46,117 - Will you accept this rose? - I will. 369 00:13:46,117 --> 00:13:50,163 We've all been nervous on night one and got through it. 370 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:52,665 - I just remember, like, having this tug of war of, 371 00:13:52,665 --> 00:13:55,626 like, being a mom, but also being the Bachelorette. 372 00:13:55,626 --> 00:13:57,545 And this is like a once in a lifetime opportunity, 373 00:13:57,545 --> 00:13:59,005 and you're always going to be a mom. 374 00:13:59,005 --> 00:14:01,174 Just focus on you. 375 00:14:01,174 --> 00:14:05,470 - I truly had the time of my life as the Bachelorette. 376 00:14:05,470 --> 00:14:10,475 And that's what I want Taylor to know is have so much fun. 377 00:14:10,475 --> 00:14:12,769 - Hello, there. -Oh, my God, I could die. 378 00:14:12,769 --> 00:14:15,313 She's allowed to be selfish. 379 00:14:15,313 --> 00:14:17,523 - Tonight is the night. You're official. 380 00:14:17,523 --> 00:14:18,733 - Woman: Like it hits you. - Taylor: I know. 381 00:14:18,733 --> 00:14:20,109 It's, like, hard to, like, process it. 382 00:14:20,109 --> 00:14:21,486 - Once you stand in that driveway 383 00:14:21,486 --> 00:14:24,030 and Jesse, like, meets you there... 384 00:14:24,030 --> 00:14:25,364 - You look absolutely stunning. - Thank you. 385 00:14:25,364 --> 00:14:27,658 - I'm all sparkly. - Oh, my gosh. 386 00:14:27,658 --> 00:14:29,410 - Is it kind of all a blur? 387 00:14:29,410 --> 00:14:30,912 - Woman: Oh, yeah. - Woman #2: Yeah. 388 00:14:30,912 --> 00:14:32,622 - Well, you know, it was 23 years ago. 389 00:14:32,622 --> 00:14:35,083 [ Laughter ] 390 00:14:35,083 --> 00:14:37,001 - Hi. - Trista: How are you? 391 00:14:37,001 --> 00:14:38,961 - Really good. It's nice to finally meet you. 392 00:14:38,961 --> 00:14:40,254 - You look ravishing. - Thank you. 393 00:14:40,254 --> 00:14:42,882 His, like, humor came out. 394 00:14:42,882 --> 00:14:44,759 He had me rolling. 395 00:14:44,759 --> 00:14:46,886 Do you want to get in the hot tub? 396 00:14:46,886 --> 00:14:49,889 - Uh, sure. - "Um, hmm, let me think about that." 397 00:14:49,889 --> 00:14:53,976 We also had really steamy moments, and, 398 00:14:53,976 --> 00:14:55,311 oh, yeah, In the hot tub, of course. 399 00:14:55,311 --> 00:14:56,813 - Woman: Oh. 400 00:14:56,813 --> 00:14:59,315 - [ Laughs ] 401 00:14:59,315 --> 00:15:01,609 - I'm gonna need to take a dive into that ice water. 402 00:15:01,609 --> 00:15:03,986 [ Both laugh ] 403 00:15:03,986 --> 00:15:06,781 Immediately. 404 00:15:06,781 --> 00:15:10,326 - Mm, yeah. [ Laughter ] 405 00:15:10,326 --> 00:15:13,579 - I -- I feel grateful every day, um, 406 00:15:13,579 --> 00:15:16,791 for this crazy, wild ride called The Bachelorette. 407 00:15:16,791 --> 00:15:20,711 Ryan and I just celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary. 408 00:15:20,711 --> 00:15:24,215 Just looking at my kids, they are a huge blessing in my life. 409 00:15:24,215 --> 00:15:26,926 And they would not exist if not for the show. 410 00:15:26,926 --> 00:15:29,595 - The fact that Trista, first Bachelorette ever... 411 00:15:29,595 --> 00:15:31,806 - Trista, will you marry me? 412 00:15:31,806 --> 00:15:34,809 - Taylor: ...still married, has two children, and is here today, 413 00:15:34,809 --> 00:15:36,310 it gives me hope. 414 00:15:36,310 --> 00:15:38,229 - This works. - Yeah, it does. 415 00:15:38,229 --> 00:15:40,940 - Which is crazy to think about in kind of the short period. 416 00:15:40,940 --> 00:15:42,191 - Well, hello. 417 00:15:42,191 --> 00:15:44,152 - Hey, how are you? 418 00:15:44,152 --> 00:15:46,320 - I could be meeting the person that I could potentially spend 419 00:15:46,320 --> 00:15:48,156 the rest of my life with. 420 00:15:48,156 --> 00:15:51,909 I met my husband, who's the father of my future baby. 421 00:15:51,909 --> 00:15:54,912 Kissing Jordan feels perfect and right, 422 00:15:54,912 --> 00:15:57,790 and it just feels good. 423 00:15:57,790 --> 00:15:59,959 Your whole life's gonna change tonight. 424 00:15:59,959 --> 00:16:02,086 - I always had a dating history, 425 00:16:02,086 --> 00:16:04,714 and it was always like emotionally unavailable men. 426 00:16:04,714 --> 00:16:07,466 And I always just thought that's, like, what I'm drawn to. 427 00:16:07,466 --> 00:16:10,136 Relationships are supposed to be hard. 428 00:16:10,136 --> 00:16:13,806 You get to honestly be forced to date men 429 00:16:13,806 --> 00:16:15,683 that you normally wouldn't. - Taylor: Yes. 430 00:16:15,683 --> 00:16:17,977 - Desiree: And, like, Chris was just like so perfect 431 00:16:17,977 --> 00:16:19,520 to where it was like, "Oh, no." 432 00:16:19,520 --> 00:16:20,730 You're like, "There's just something wrong. 433 00:16:20,730 --> 00:16:22,690 You're like too perfect." 434 00:16:22,690 --> 00:16:23,816 - Desiree: These are the poems. - Chris: All of the poems. 435 00:16:23,816 --> 00:16:25,610 - No. 436 00:16:25,610 --> 00:16:28,404 Thank you. 437 00:16:28,404 --> 00:16:31,407 Never in my life did I think I would meet someone like Chris. 438 00:16:31,407 --> 00:16:33,284 I just feel so lucky. 439 00:16:33,284 --> 00:16:37,914 ♪♪ 440 00:16:37,914 --> 00:16:42,710 I've never felt like anyone has loved me as much 441 00:16:42,710 --> 00:16:44,670 as I have loved them. 442 00:16:44,670 --> 00:16:48,382 And I think that's why it's hard to feel so loved. 443 00:16:48,382 --> 00:16:51,260 Because I don't know what it feels like. 444 00:16:51,260 --> 00:16:54,597 ♪♪ 445 00:16:54,597 --> 00:16:56,224 So it feels good. 446 00:16:58,517 --> 00:17:01,270 I'm just so lucky and blessed to be able to say 447 00:17:01,270 --> 00:17:02,230 that I met my husband on The Bachelorette. 448 00:17:06,983 --> 00:17:08,736 - We are all in situations we could have never predicted 449 00:17:08,736 --> 00:17:11,405 and life is so much better. I mean, you're pregnant now. 450 00:17:11,405 --> 00:17:13,449 Like -- Like life is so good for all of us. 451 00:17:13,449 --> 00:17:15,284 And like, we're just really blessed. 452 00:17:15,284 --> 00:17:18,162 And so I just hope, like, no matter, 453 00:17:18,162 --> 00:17:20,330 like, the chaos that comes with being a Bachelorette, for sure, 454 00:17:20,330 --> 00:17:22,500 like, there's so much good on the other side of this 455 00:17:22,500 --> 00:17:24,292 and we're very excited. 456 00:17:24,292 --> 00:17:26,002 - There's going to be real feelings involved 457 00:17:26,002 --> 00:17:28,339 and you could get your heart broken, 458 00:17:28,339 --> 00:17:31,634 but you could you could have the most amazing love story. 459 00:17:31,634 --> 00:17:34,303 It's that hope. 460 00:17:34,303 --> 00:17:36,347 - I had this moment, you guys, when we were all standing 461 00:17:36,347 --> 00:17:38,599 in this room right before Taylor came in, 462 00:17:38,599 --> 00:17:40,726 and I was just looking around, and I was looking at 463 00:17:40,726 --> 00:17:43,563 how different our stories have been and our paths, 464 00:17:43,563 --> 00:17:46,566 and how no one can truly relate to what we've gone through. 465 00:17:46,566 --> 00:17:48,651 And I just felt like I was proud. 466 00:17:48,651 --> 00:17:50,861 Nothing makes me happier than being surrounded 467 00:17:50,861 --> 00:17:52,530 by this group of women. 468 00:17:52,530 --> 00:17:55,616 - Ashley H: That are independent, are strong, 469 00:17:55,616 --> 00:17:58,661 strong willed, strong minded, beautiful inside out. 470 00:17:58,661 --> 00:18:00,705 - Here we go. 471 00:18:00,705 --> 00:18:03,708 - To be in the Bachelor mansion with past Bachelorettes 472 00:18:03,708 --> 00:18:07,003 to send Taylor off on her journey feels really special 473 00:18:07,003 --> 00:18:09,380 and it feels empowering. 474 00:18:09,380 --> 00:18:12,800 - She's getting that true, like, induction 475 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:15,803 into this crazy sisterhood that we have. 476 00:18:15,803 --> 00:18:18,556 Taylor, it's time to begin your journey. 477 00:18:18,556 --> 00:18:21,309 We are so excited for you, and I have a feeling 478 00:18:21,309 --> 00:18:24,270 this is the start of something truly incredible. 479 00:18:24,270 --> 00:18:25,980 - Thank you. - You're gonna kill it. 480 00:18:25,980 --> 00:18:27,648 - It's gonna be amazing. - We have a group chat, too. 481 00:18:27,648 --> 00:18:29,483 So you're in. 482 00:18:29,483 --> 00:18:31,193 - Group hug. Let's go. [ Cheers and applause ] 483 00:18:31,193 --> 00:18:33,446 - JoJo: Who knows if Taylor's going to take our advice? 484 00:18:33,446 --> 00:18:35,573 And honestly, I don't care. 485 00:18:35,573 --> 00:18:38,159 Like, not in, like, a -- Just do your thing, girl. 486 00:18:38,159 --> 00:18:39,577 - Thank you, guys. Bye. 487 00:18:39,577 --> 00:18:40,745 I needed this. 488 00:18:40,745 --> 00:18:42,413 To find a partner, a husband, 489 00:18:42,413 --> 00:18:44,206 and take someone home to my family -- 490 00:18:44,206 --> 00:18:46,000 Those are my hopes throughout this. 491 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:49,629 And I hope I can fall in love. 492 00:18:49,629 --> 00:18:51,756 [ Laughs ] 493 00:18:53,257 --> 00:18:56,010 - Jesse: Coming up this season on "The Bachelorette"... 494 00:18:56,010 --> 00:18:58,596 - Wish me luck. 495 00:18:58,596 --> 00:19:01,057 I can see him. It's Jesse. 496 00:19:01,057 --> 00:19:02,892 - Jesse: Taylor. - Yeah. 497 00:19:02,892 --> 00:19:04,685 - Let the journey begin. 498 00:19:04,685 --> 00:19:06,687 - I love it. 499 00:19:06,687 --> 00:19:09,315 I don't think they made dolls like that when I was a kid. 500 00:19:09,315 --> 00:19:10,441 I like cowboys. Yeah. 501 00:19:10,441 --> 00:19:12,652 - A hug makes the nerves go away. 502 00:19:12,652 --> 00:19:14,278 - Thank you. - Yes. 503 00:19:14,278 --> 00:19:16,822 - That is impressive. I think I need CPR. 504 00:19:16,822 --> 00:19:18,491 Sorry, I almost went in for a kiss. 505 00:19:18,491 --> 00:19:21,869 You gotta take me on a date first, huh? 506 00:19:21,869 --> 00:19:24,914 I'm ready to fall in love. I'm ready to find my person. 507 00:19:24,914 --> 00:19:27,208 - Man: Taylor is beyond all my expectations. 508 00:19:27,208 --> 00:19:29,627 - Man #2: She's given me so much energy. 509 00:19:29,627 --> 00:19:31,671 All my doubts, all of it is gone. 510 00:19:31,671 --> 00:19:34,340 - Man #3: The guy that's at the end standing across from her 511 00:19:34,340 --> 00:19:36,634 is going to have to be a dude that she can see 512 00:19:36,634 --> 00:19:38,260 holding her kids' hands. 513 00:19:38,260 --> 00:19:40,137 - Man #4: She's a really confident woman. 514 00:19:40,137 --> 00:19:42,848 She's gentle and sweet. 515 00:19:42,848 --> 00:19:45,476 Unless you piss her off. 516 00:19:45,476 --> 00:19:47,728 - Taylor: Now that you're going home, I'm all of a sudden a red flag. 517 00:19:47,728 --> 00:19:50,189 You're not going to try to embarrass me nor make me a fool. 518 00:19:50,189 --> 00:19:53,859 And now you're gonna go pack up and leave. 519 00:19:53,859 --> 00:19:55,528 - She's a badass. 520 00:19:55,528 --> 00:19:57,029 - Taylor: Do you think you can date a mom? 521 00:19:57,029 --> 00:19:58,823 Actually? Not just [bleep] one, date one. 522 00:19:58,823 --> 00:20:01,534 - He slept with one of her friends and came here. 523 00:20:01,534 --> 00:20:03,035 - Taylor: I might as well have my ex come in. Leave. 524 00:20:03,035 --> 00:20:04,870 Get the car and leave. 525 00:20:04,870 --> 00:20:07,206 - I think the roses are a powerful symbol. 526 00:20:07,206 --> 00:20:08,749 - Don't really care. 527 00:20:08,749 --> 00:20:10,918 I'd like them back. 528 00:20:10,918 --> 00:20:14,547 - This is the epitome of there being no rules at all. 529 00:20:14,547 --> 00:20:18,426 -Man: ♪ Taking me out of the ordinary ♪ 530 00:20:18,426 --> 00:20:20,219 ♪ I want you to lay me down ♪ 531 00:20:20,219 --> 00:20:22,179 - I am absolutely falling for her. 532 00:20:22,179 --> 00:20:23,973 - Man: She's what I look for in a wife. 533 00:20:23,973 --> 00:20:25,641 I know her, I trust her, and I love her. 534 00:20:25,641 --> 00:20:28,185 - I am optimistic that the man of my dreams is here. 535 00:20:28,185 --> 00:20:30,521 -Man: ♪ Angels up in the clouds ♪ 536 00:20:30,521 --> 00:20:33,274 - Jesse: Taylor Frankie Paul, I mean this when I say it. 537 00:20:33,274 --> 00:20:36,110 You have totally kept us on our toes. 538 00:20:36,110 --> 00:20:38,279 But it's led us to this point. 539 00:20:38,279 --> 00:20:40,072 - Taylor: This ends in love or heartbreak. 540 00:20:40,072 --> 00:20:41,907 He's a risk that I'm taking. 541 00:20:41,907 --> 00:20:43,534 - You're just worried the other person's not ready. 542 00:20:43,534 --> 00:20:45,786 - Yes. Hopefully it's the right decision. 543 00:20:45,786 --> 00:20:50,583 ♪♪ 544 00:20:50,583 --> 00:20:53,294 Because I made the wrong one, like, so many times. 545 00:20:53,294 --> 00:20:55,296 - Jesse: It all starts next Sunday 546 00:20:55,296 --> 00:20:58,174 on the most explosive season of The Bachelorette yet.