‘The Bachelorette’ Season 14, Episode 2 Recap: The Drama Begins [SPOILERS]

The second episode of ABC’s The Bachelorette picks back up with our star, Becca Kufrin. Having recovered from a recent break-up, she now fearlessly ventures into the dating scene once again to find the man of her dreams. In the hopes of a fairytale ending, Becca gambles it all and takes this opportunity to fall in love, as she is “ready to do the damn thing.”

With the lineup of gentlemen ready to waltz in and win Becca’s heart, tension builds, hearts flutter and fall, and drama erupts, kicking off with the first date card. Will the competition get the best out of these bachelors? Read on to see how each suitor reveals his true intentions.

Grooms Day! Down and Dirty

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Clay, Nick, Chris, David, Jean Blanc, Jordan, Connor, and Lincoln are put through the wringer in the first challenge, dappered up in tuxedos right on an open field to see who can make it out to the other end. This group gets down and dirty with a series of tests set up in an obstacle course:

• Ball and Chain – The bachelors strapped a 25-pound ball to their ankle to drag it to the next obstacle.
• Cold feet – After completing the first task, the men then rushed into a drum of freezing water and turned the sand glass timer beside them over; all while staying in, making sure the tiniest trickle of sand goes through before going to the next level.
• Slippery Slope – The contenders raced and climbed up a slippery stairway and jump over it.
• Get Over Your Exes – The bachelors crawled through the obstacles planted on the ground and got a bouquet at the end, putting it in the vase and proceeded to the next hurdle.
• Cake tasting – The last obstacle featured four cakes placed across the field, with two rings hidden inside. Using only their mouths, the bachelors bit through the cake to search for the rings. The first two bachelors who acquire the rings must then crawl through an aisle that leads to where Becca will be waiting.

Due to his determination, speed, and stamina, Lincoln succeeded.

Cue the Drama

Right after the over-the-top challenge, Lincoln and Conor reached a snapping point over the wedding photo Lincoln received from Becca. The bachelors, especially Conor, weren’t too delighted with Lincoln getting cocky, so he aggressively approached the framed picture, smashed it, and threw it outside. After the heated conflict, the night went on with Blake’s efforts paying off, allowing him to snag the first date.

They came in like a wrecking ball.

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This interesting first date was to use a sledgehammer and wreck all things associated with Becca’s painful experience with her ex. Following the date was a romantic and heartfelt dinner beside a fireplace, where they talked about their experiences with their past relationships. The date ended with a passionate kiss as Blake banked the first one-on-one date rose.

Love comes at you hard and fast.

The next set of bachelors who were put to the test were Garette, Ricky, John, Ryan, Alex, Chris, Trent, Leo, Wills, and Colton.

The challenge was the “Ultimate Bachelorette Dodgeball Championship.” The bachelors were split into two—the Pink Team and the Green Team. The game got so intense as the crowd rooted for their favorites.

To get the coveted one-on-one date rose, the bachelors stepped up their A game. With Becca’s heart on the line, it was now up to the bachelors’ dodging and hitting strategies to get her attention.

The Green Team won the challenge, but Leo from the Pink Team stood all throughout every round, as he was always the last man standing. After their individual talks with Becca, Wills got the next one-on-one date rose.

Throughout the competitions, the bachelors used their own clever ways to get closer to Becca. Jordan, on the other hand, stripped all his clothes off, walked right through the room where Becca and David were having a one-on-one talk. This wild, utterly unexpected move disrespected David. Hence, a heated-up confrontation transpired.

The Bachelorette Season 14, Episode 2 Eliminations

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To find the man of her dreams, Becca, has to narrow down the bachelors and decide who will make the cut. During the rose ceremony, Becca sent Rickey, Alex, and Trent home. Now from 21 Bachelors, it all comes down to 18.

The Bachelorette Season 14 continues next Monday, June 11th, at 8/7c on ABC.