The Bachelor Season Premiere Recap: Ben is Back (and So Is ... )-DailyCelebs

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

It’s that time again, THGers. The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 1 re-introduced us to Ben Higgins and kicked off his “journey” on ABC.

Following his acclaimed stint on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season of The Bachelorette, one can only expect that Ben will be a breath of fresh air.

Seeing him in the role should please loyal members of Bachelor Nation, if for no other reason than he’s not Nick Viall or Shawn Booth.

Can he emerge from The Bachelor with his reputation intact? Will he find love? Is he two-timing all the women as a player back home?

We can’t speak to the former, or the latter question, but The Bachelor spoilers will answer the italicized one in the middle right now.

You know, for those fans who can’t wait until one episode airs before knowing the OUTCOME OF THE ENTIRE 11-WEEK SEASON.

Hey, it makes it a little more fun to know which girls to watch, right? And you don’t really know if the spoilers are right until the finale.

Whether you’re a spoiler junkie or not, proceed for the recap of Monday evening’s premiere and an analysis of Ben’s would-be wives …

There were some twists, and will be plenty more, but in many respects, The Bachelor Season 20 Episode 1 began in typical fashion.

Ben Higgins reflected on his past rejection and the show brought in Sean Lowe, Jason Mesnick, and Chris Soules to prepare him.

Yes, Chris Soules who was engaged for about 45 minutes after his stint on the ABC show last season. But hey, he still seems nice.

After the obligatory bro-ing out with Ben and the Bachelors, it was time for the ladies’ intro packages, and then finally, the limo arrivals!

We recommend you watch The Bachelor online to fully appreciate this portion, because we really can’t do the absurdity justice. At all.

Of note, Ben had to be introduced to Amber and Becca Tilley, the former Bachelor contestants – Becca was the runner-up last season.

Maybe he just played it off like he didn’t remember? Or was being sympathetic as they said they were scared by their Bachelor experience?

Maybe he, too, didn’t know how to deal with the subject of Becca’s virginity, which was a huge focal point of the previous season?

Either way, the other women were clearly bitter, and given what we’ve heard about Becca Tilley’s return, maybe they have reason to.

Anyway.

Tears were shed, roses were doled out and the remaining 21 women are left with a chance to continue this charade another week:

Who do you think will win? Who do you think will cause the most drama? Hit the comments below and let us know your predictions.