**PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Golden Bachelor**

We’re back for another week of The Golden Bachelor and emotions are high as we see that Gerry Turner is visibly upset and the women back at the house are all talking about their feelings as they get into week 3! They also want to make sure that they get a 1-on-1 date as Theresa has been the only one that has had one. Jesse Palmer lets them know that that there will be a 1-on-1 date and a group date - which they will all be on! It’s a talent show, so we know what we can expect for this date.

The women enter a studio that has a live audience and they see Jesse and Gerry waiting for them. Kaitlyn Bristowe is along for the date as she will be one of the judges. The winner of the talent show will get a 1-on-1 dinner with Gerry that night - so the stakes are high! The women bring their talents and personalities to the table and everyone has a great night! We love Leslie’s dance, interaction with Gerry, and giving baked goods - it’s a trifecta! Poor Joan is concerned as she feels that she has nothing to offer during this date. She makes a cute poem about her experience upon her first meeting with him and it’s a really genuine moment that everyone can enjoy. The winner of the Group Date is Joan! They sit down to their dinner and get to know each other a bit better. They both talked about how it was after their spouses died they had to navigate claiming their own lives. We can see Joan being a top pick for Jerry as their is an ease between one another. She also receives the Group Date Rose.

The next morning, Joan talks with her daughter and hears that she’s needed at home as her daughter just had a baby and needs her mother. Of course Gerry is excited for his 1-on-1 date not knowing about what he is about to walk into. Joan greets him and tells him what’s going on. Both are visibly upset and Gerry understands while also being upset that she has to make that choice. Every episode has been a tearjerker for one reason or another, we were hoping to see more of Joan and how their relationship would progress. Can we hold out hope that maybe she will come back in future weeks as that has happened before!

One of our favorite designers, Michael Costello met the women to let them know that someone was going to have a big night. He’s there for Ellen and he brings her to a dress paradise for her date. One of the favorite things that we love about this designer is how he creates looks for all body types - so it’s nice to see him on this episode. She emerges in a hot pink dress to go on her date. They talk to get to know more about one another. Ellen wants to know how his wedding was and Gerry admits that although he looks at the pictures, the day is a blur but he sweetly shares how him and his wife didn’t have a lot of money when they started and they would invite their parents over because they would bring groceries! Ellen shares how her marriage which lasted for 25 years was good until she divorced her husband. They also enjoy a hot air balloon and she receives a rose on their date.

Going into the cocktail party and the rose ceremony, the women understand that they need to dig deeper. Watching the dynamics of the women with one another is also interesting as you can see the jealous vibes popping up every now and then between them. Kathy doesn’t like how Theresa continues to overshare and she let Gerry know that there are some people that aren’t kind. She doesn’t throw Theresa under the bus, but she does get a rose! Theresa asks to speak to Kathy to find out if there us a rift. She lets Theresa know that when you’re speaking about your relationship, you need to be mindful of how others feel and that some things should be more discreet. Of course Theresa is upset and cries to Faith about it and Gerry happens to walk into the room and hears about the drama. He’s surprised that Theresa is the one that has been the source of pain.

The rose ceremony begins

Gerry Gave Roses To | April, Ellen, Faith, Joan (but due to a family issue, she has to go home and leave the mansion), Kathy, Leslie, Nancy, Sandra, Susan, and Theresa

Gerry sent home | Edith and Christina

Each night during this season, we will tweet about The Golden Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!