Batter Up! It’s First Date Time On “The Bachelorette!”

After last week’s two-hour premiere, I didn’t think I’d be able to stomach another double-helping of The Bachelorette. But it’s amazing what one can accomplish when fueled by BBQ’d foods and beer.

By CC Staff

Here’s the gist:

The winners of last week’s first impression roses, Jeremy, Jesse and Richard, got to reside in DeAnna’s mansion while the rest of the gang took the “walk of shame” down to the men’s barracks. Their digs are complete with rickety bunk beds and an outdoor shower without a door or curtain.

One half of the guys took DeAnna on a group date to a private magic club. It was exactly as nerdy as it sounds. They did card tricks, held doves and Jason got some alone time with DeAnna after they disappeared into a box. The other half of the group went on a group date to Dodger Stadium where they serenaded DeAnna with the National Anthem, participated in a home-run derby and fraternized with legendary manager Tommy Lasorda.

Graham was the lucky winner of a non-group date with DeAnna. They flew kites, strolled on the beach and roasted marshmallows. DeAnna was put off by Graham’s lack of relationship experience but he re-gained her trust and nabbed a rose with a few suave words and an invitation to snuggle.

In the end, Chris, Eric and Ryan left the house. No one was too surprised as we hardly heard from them all episode.

Now that you’re caught up on the details, I’d like to hand out my roses for the night.

My “Thank Heavens You Have No Shame” rose goes to Paul who stripped down to his birthday suit to clean off in the outdoor shower. The freezing water may have been bad news for the shy bachelors but it was great for male body enthusiasts.

The rose for “Most Awkward First Date Conversation To Take Place In A Dugout” goes to Jeremy. He won the Home Run Derby on the baseball group date and decided that was the best time to spill his guts to DeAnna. If ever there was a moment to exemplify the awkward turtle, this would be it. Too bad DeAnna lapped up his sensitive side with a spoon, and Jeremy earned another week in the mansion and a small spot in her heart.

My “I Think I’ve Seen You Before” rose goes to Jesse who won some alone time with DeAnna after winning a push-up contest. (What’s with this girl and feats of strength?) After tonight’s episode I realized Jesse was the coach on the snowboarding episode of MTV’s Made. I also remembered that he said “ I just wanted to beat you to death with someone’s arm.” in the post show. Watch your back DeAnna, he may not be as carefree as he looks.

And though three men left the house, my “I’ll Miss You The Most” rose goes to Ryan, the 28-year-old virgin. I wasn’t too sad to see him leave until he let it all out in the last few minutes of the episode.

What did you think of last night’s episode? Was DeAnna right to get rid of Ryan? Can you believe martial arts master Sean is still around? Let’s hear it ladies!