The Bachelorette Recap: Dear Mr. Fantasy Suite ...

Who was sent home … at the beginning, and the end of last night’s show? Were The Bachelorette spoilers on point, or was there a major twist?

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These were the questions on The Bachelorette Season 12 Episode 9, which picked up in the wake of last week’s rose ceremony cliffhanger.

A cliffhanger that was indeed a heartbreaker for one suitor.

Despite Luke Pell’s last ditch effort to proclaim his love for JoJo Fletcher and keep his run on the ABC show alive, he was sent home.

“I started to struggle not knowing where you stood,” JoJo told Luke, who would bawl in the limo. “I just can’t believe I squandered it away.”

“I had no idea that I wasn’t saying enough.”

“I feel like a person that’s been hit by a train,” he added. “I thought we had a future together. I woulda been ready to propose to her today.”

Laying it on a little thick, don’t you think, Luke?

Don’t get us wrong, we thought Chase McNary would be shown the door before Pell. Would Chase stand a prayer against the top two?

We say the top two because Jordan Rodgers and Robby Hayes were the clear favorites to earn Fantasy Suite cards and a trip to the finale.

That’s exactly what happened in beautiful Thailand.

Just about the only thing that could keep Jordan and JoJo off of each other was the fact that kissing wasn’t allowed in an ancient temple.

They didn’t stay there for long, we’re guessing.

Still, despite their chemistry and connection, JoJo can’t help but wonder if there’s something about Aaron Rodgers’ brother she’s missing.

“I want to trust him, but if I trust him it scares me a lot to feel like I could possibly have my heart broken,” Fletcher said of her #1 suitor.

“I’m hoping at some point all those fears go away.”

Don’t hold your breath, from what we’re hearing.

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He says all the appropriate things, though, which is part of the issue with this guy. So smooth. Probably said this to Brittany Farrar too:

“In the past month, ever since I told you I love you, when I think about that wedding day, when I think about getting on a knee, it’s with you.”

Robby Hayes would not be happy to see this.

He was confident that he and JoJo would end up together, even though he and Hope Higginbotham broke up about 45 seconds before this season.

We kid … and yet not. Rumors of Robby Hayes cheating would be a huge story this season if Jordan Rodgers’ past weren’t even shadier.

Yet Hayes, like Rodgers, says all the right stuff:

“I want you to know that I’m not like the guys in your past. I’m not gonna say those three important words and then cop out early and walk away.”

JoJo’s take? “There’s a way that he looks at me that makes me just know that what he’s saying is true, and I trust him, and I believe him.”

Bottom line? Chase had no shot at moving on.

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Even though he told JoJo he was “100% in love” with her, she knew what she had to do and tried to let him down as easily as she could.

It didn’t go well.

“Now, I’m shattered,” he said. “So now love equals gets the f–k out? That was so f–k terrifying for me to say, and now look at where I end up.”

Fortunately, after being sent home, he surprised Fletcher at the rose ceremony – not to beg for another shot, but to smooth things over.

Actually a nice gesture from a good guy. One who just didn’t have the same connection with her as Jordan Rodgers and Robby Hayes.

So among those final two men, who do you think will prevail and claim the final rose, and will JoJo regret it within a week or even less?

Hit the comments below, and follow the links above to watch The Bachelorette online to see the drama unfold from beginning to end.

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Demi Lovato Talks Mental Illness at DNC, Stands with Her

On Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, Sarah Silverman told off a handful of Bernie Sanders.

Michelle Obama talked about how we need to elect a President who will help do the most important job of all, raise our children.

And Demi Lovato spoke, too!

To some, it may have seemed out of place that the young singer and actress would take the stage at this kind of political event.

But Eva Longoria spoke at the 2012 DNC… and Scott Baio and Antonio Sabato Jr. both spoke at the Republican National Convention last week.

Moreover, Lovato has a personal story to tell, one she hopes will help others in her situation.

"Like millions of Americans, I’m living with mental illness," Lovato said before the crowd in Philadelphia, adding:

"But I’m lucky. I had the resources and support to get treatment at a top facility. Unfortunately, too many Americans from all walks of life don"t get help, either because they fear the stigma or cannot afford treatment.

"Untreated mental illness can lead to devastating consequences, including suicide, substance abuse and long-term medical issues.”

Lovato didn"t speak for long, but she did get her pressing point across very well.

“We can do better. Every one of us can make a difference,” she proclaimed.

“By getting educated on this epidemic and its frightening statistics and by breaking the stigma. I urge every politician to support laws that will provide access to better health care and support for everyone. This is not about politics. It’s simply the right thing to do.”

The 23-year old star went on to explain that she’s doing what she can by having staff from the treatment center that helped with her recovery come on her tour to provide services to those who need support.

Lovato spent several weeks in rehab toward the end of 2010 and has never been afraid to discuss this issue in public.

"I stand here today as proof you can live a normal and empowered life with mental illness," she said.

"I’m proud to support a presidential candidate who will fight to ensure all people living with mental health conditions get the care they need to lead fulfilling lives. That candidate is Hillary Clinton. Let’s make her the next president of the United States of America.”

From there, Lovato broke into a rendition of her track "Confident."

Watch the speech and the performance below:

Demi Lovato Talks Mental Illness at DNC, Stands with Her

On Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, Sarah Silverman told off a handful of Bernie Sanders.

Michelle Obama talked about how we need to elect a President who will help do the most important job of all, raise our children.

And Demi Lovato spoke, too!

To some, it may have seemed out of place that the young singer and actress would take the stage at this kind of political event.

But Eva Longoria spoke at the 2012 DNC… and Scott Baio and Antonio Sabato Jr. both spoke at the Republican National Convention last week.

Moreover, Lovato has a personal story to tell, one she hopes will help others in her situation.

"Like millions of Americans, I’m living with mental illness," Lovato said before the crowd in Philadelphia, adding:

"But I’m lucky. I had the resources and support to get treatment at a top facility. Unfortunately, too many Americans from all walks of life don"t get help, either because they fear the stigma or cannot afford treatment.

"Untreated mental illness can lead to devastating consequences, including suicide, substance abuse and long-term medical issues.”

Lovato didn"t speak for long, but she did get her pressing point across very well.

“We can do better. Every one of us can make a difference,” she proclaimed.

“By getting educated on this epidemic and its frightening statistics and by breaking the stigma. I urge every politician to support laws that will provide access to better health care and support for everyone. This is not about politics. It’s simply the right thing to do.”

The 23-year old star went on to explain that she’s doing what she can by having staff from the treatment center that helped with her recovery come on her tour to provide services to those who need support.

Lovato spent several weeks in rehab toward the end of 2010 and has never been afraid to discuss this issue in public.

"I stand here today as proof you can live a normal and empowered life with mental illness," she said.

"I’m proud to support a presidential candidate who will fight to ensure all people living with mental health conditions get the care they need to lead fulfilling lives. That candidate is Hillary Clinton. Let’s make her the next president of the United States of America.”

From there, Lovato broke into a rendition of her track "Confident."

Watch the speech and the performance below:

Michelle Obama DNC Speech: An Instant Classic

Yes, Sarah Silverman may have delivered the single line that stood out the most on Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.

But Michelle Obama delivered the speech that will stand the test of time.

Framing the argument for this election not around party lines, but around “who will have the power to shape our children for the next four or eight years of their lives,” Obama endorsed Hillary Clinton in the most passionate way possible.

Speaking candidly about Sasha and Malia, Obama brought up the topic of bullying, a clear reference to Republican nominee Donald Trump.

"We don"t stoop to their level. Our motto is: "When they go low, we go high,"" she said.

Words matter, she said. Actions matter.

When she and her husband moved into the White House years ago and and their 10-year old and their 7-year old went off to school with armed Secret Service agents, Obama recalled:

"I saw their little faces pressed up against the window and all I could think was, "What have we done?"" 

Ever since then, she had focused primarily on making this experience into an important one for her kids.

"We urge them to ignore those who question their father"s citizenship or faith," she said.

"We insist that the hateful language they hear from public figures on TV does not represent the true spirit of this country."

Obama used this angle as a way to segue into why Clinton needs to be elected President.

"What I admire most about Hillary is she never buckled under pressure," the First Lady said. "Hillary Clinton has never quit on anything in her life.

"When I think of the kind of president I want for my girls and all our children, that"s what I want – the proven strength to persevere."

Later on, Obama talked emotionally about how the White House was built by slaves.

About how her two African-American daughters now play on its lawn with their dog.

And about how the Republicans spent their Convention trying to tell viewers about all the awful things now going on in the country.

"Don"t let anyone ever tell you that this country isn"t great," she said in a pointed reference to Trump"s campaign slogan.

"This, right now, is the greatest country on earth."

The speech was lauded as one of the all-time best on social media.

And a certain Commander-in-Chief clearly liked it:

It made you understand why someone might want to plagiarize Michelle Obama.

Prepare for some waterworks, and don"t be ashamed if you stand and cheer at one point, as you watch the full Michelle Obama speech from the DNC below: