The Bachelor NZ (2015–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - Episode #1.1 - full transcript

[instrumental music]

(Arthur) I do believe that
there's one right person

out there for everyone.

So, I'm hoping that
I'm about to find that person.

Someone that I'll fall madly
in love with.

(Matilda) I think he's one of the
most beautiful man, I've ever met

in my entire life.

(Poppy)
Arthur is knockout material.

My heart could be broken, yes.

(Mike)
21 single women..

(Amanda)
I do wanna find true love.



My heart's just like, purr.

(Mike) ...compete to capture
the heart of one man.

You did promise me
two minutes of your time.

(Mike) The only thing
standing in their way..

(Alysha) I'm not really
here to make friends.

(Mike)
...is each other.

Sorry to be rude, but I was
hoping I could steal you.

No, I don't think so.

(Mike)
As the competition heats up..

(Chrystal) Of course
it was gonna come out.

Well, you would say that,
wouldn't you?

(Mike)
...the fight is on.

(Chrystal) I'll be
doing whatever it takes.

Everyone has their eye
on the prize.



(Hayley)
'Oh, my God, they just kissed.'

(Alysha) Women can definitely
become scary at times.

(Brigette) People are gonna get hurt.
This is a crazy scenario.

(Mike)
'Ladies'

'if you did not receive a rose'

'you will leave
the mansion tonight.'

(Alysha)
No one likes to lose.

(Natalie)
It's gonna end in tears.

(Mike)
But for those who remain..

(Chrystal) There is 100
percent a connection.

(Mike) ...the chance
of finding true love..

(Arthur)
She just blew me away.

(Mike)
...becomes tantalizingly real.

(Kristie) I think he could
absolutely be the one.

- Will you accept this rose?
- I definitely will.

[instrumental music]

Welcome to New Zealand's
very first season

of "The Bachelor."

We are about to embark
on the adventure of a lifetime

as we follow one man's quest

to find true love
with the woman of his dreams.

Very soon, 21 unique Kiwi women

will arrive at this
elaborate mansion.

'Motivated by one desire'

'and one desire only.'

To win the affections
of the bachelor.

But before we meet

a cast of stunning women.

Let's introduce

New Zealand's very first

Bachelor.

(Arthur) My name's
Arthur, I'm 26 years old.

I'm living in Auckland

and I run my own
health food company.

I'm a very competitive
and independent person.

I'm really into fitness
and food.

And my philosophy is
healthy body, healthy mind.

I set-up my own business

because I wanted the freedom
to be able to be my own boss.

To learn a whole lot
about business

and I wanted to do
something meaningful

that I'm really enforced about.

It's taken a lot of hard work

but it's really taken off.

Getting pre-orders
at the moment.

It'd be great for school
and stuff like that.

Now, I'm reaping
the rewards of that success

and there's just one thing
missing in my life

and that's love.

Did I ever in my wildest dreams

imagine that
I'll be the bachelor?

No, I didn't

but I do believe that
there's one right person

out there for everyone.

So, I'm hoping that
I'm about to find that person.

I'm looking for someone
who is fun and intelligent.

Someone that I can
have adventures with

and have a family with.

I have been in love before

an I've also have
my heart broken.

And it's pretty horrible

but it's something
that I've really learnt from.

And I think now

I'm at the point where I'm
ready to find someone special.

Family is really
important to me.

I have a really close family.

We do a lot
of family gatherings.

Always holidaying together

and spending
a lot of time together.

I was eight
when my parents split up.

As difficult as
my parents' separation was

it really ended up
being for the best.

And my parents are now
two amazing people.

And all my parents, um,
get together regularly.

I'm really close with my mum.

It would be lovely
if you found someone

who really fit into the family.

I have faith in you, darling.

I trust you.
You'll make the right decision.

I sure as hell don't wanna do it
if he doesn't like me.

'cause otherwise it can be
a very uncomfortable Christmas.

[laughing]

Yeah, true.

My dad and I get on really well.

He's just someone
I really look up to.

You just do your thing
and be yourself

then it'll all work out alright.

- Good luck.
- Oh. There you go.

(Arthur)
I have six sisters.

So, any girl that
I bring home's gotta

be able to fit in
with the family.

And she's gonna
need to just be a lot of fun.

- Who wants bread?
- 'Please. Yup.'

It'll be amazing
if you find someone

that can sit with us
on this table and just

enjoy a meal and..

I think you might
be surprised initially

and find someone that
you really, really like.

- Imagine this time next year..
- 'You might..'

- Yes.
- She's sitting right here.

[laughing]
That'll be very cool.

Dancing and
telling them stories.

- Ah, cheers.
- Cheers.

(Arthur) Now,
I find myself in a position where

I'm ready to meet someone.

And then, marry and have kids
and raise a family.

Tonight is probably
one of the most

important nights of my life.

There's a good chance
that I could meet someone

that I'll fall
madly in love with.

So, we've heard
from our bachelor

and he is right now
making his way

to this mansion.

But before he arrives

let's get to know
some of the women

he is about to meet.

(Matilda) My name's Matilda
I'm 24 and I'm from Auckland.

I'm a sales executive
for a media company.

I'm going on "The Bachelor"
because

I've been on a ton of dates

but I haven't
really found anyone

that I've had that
real connection with yet.

I feel like I've become the girl
that everyone has to setup.

I'm looking for someone who's
just as spontaneous as I am

an someone that's funny.

Doesn't have to be
outrageously funny

just few good jokes
here and there, you know.

- Good sense of humor
- Yeah.

I love food.

And someone
that loves their food, too

is also big for me.

Lot of girls I know
don't really like

to eat on a first date.

But I'm all about it

'cause it's like you may as well
just be yourself from day one.

So, I often order the ribs

and a lot of guys
are put off by that.

So, that's something that
he would need be okay with.

[laughing]

[accordion music]

My name's Danielle
and I'm 35 years old.

And I'm a barrister.

I would have to say that

the thing that I'm most proud of
would have been winning

the New Zealand
accordion solo championship

when I was 17.

[accordion music]

I think putting

love ahead of my personal life

has been a problem.

I really do want to share
my life with somebody

have a family

so I need to put myself
big out there.

(Chrystal) I'm Chrystal,
I'm 30 years of age.

I'm from Christchurch
and I'm a yoga instructor.

I really enjoy anything
that gets my heart rate up

anything outdoors.

Getting outside, riding my bike
makes me happy.

I think I'm quite worldly

because I have had

a lot of exotic
international boyfriends

in the past.

I'm on "The Bachelor"

because my lovely sister
entered me.

She's been wanting me
to move back to New Zealand

for a long time and I think

this may be her way
of sealing the deal.

Okay, now that I entered you
into this

let's stuff it up.

You think maybe I'm gonna meet
my future husband?

Well, someone's gotta tame
the wild beast.

What do you want
from your bachelor man?

- Someone taller than me.
- Someone taller than you?

We're above average for height.

I think we're above average
in a lot of stuff.

[laughing]

(Rosie) I'm Rosie,
I'm 30 years old.

I live in Thames
and I'm in real estate.

I have been single
for five years mostly

I feel, because I've been
in and out of the country.

I would love to go out
with any man

that loves adventure.

If he does not want
to be my bodyguard

in Papua New Guinea

and he doesn't want to adventure
with me in the Middle East

then I've got no time for him.

I need a man that's gonna
take me around the world

to these dangerous spots.

I would like to go out
with a sniper possibly.

(Kristie) I'm Kristie,
I'm 24 years old.

I live in Christchurch

and I teach at intermediate.

I guess I'm a bit of a tomboy.

I love watching rugby,
but I also enjoy

playing the game as well.

I definitely like to dish out
a bit of pain if I can.

I try and give off
a tough persona

but honestly, on the inside,
it's all soft and gooey stuff.

You're doing so well.

I've had
my heart broken before, yes.

He was seeing other people
at the same time, so..

You know, it really broke
my heart

and, um, just hoping
to mend things up

and find somebody that's
actually open and honest.

I think I'm a great catch,
I really do.

And I hope I can find
Mr. Right out there.

(Mike)
Tonight, the bachelor

will host a cocktail party

where each of the women

will try to spend as much time
as they can with him.

At the end of the night

only 17 of the 21 women

will receive a rose

at New Zealand's
first ever Rose Ceremony.

He can give out roses

before the ceremony

to anyone he feels
a special connection with.

[car door opens]

[car door closes]

- Welcome.
- Thanks.

So, Arthur, how are you feeling?

[sighs]
I'm feeling, uh, apprehensive

and nervous

and also very excited.

Understandable.

So, what are you expecting
from tonight?

Hopefully

gonna be meeting
the love of my life.

So, I have to ask, Arthur

what is it that
you look for in a woman?

I look for someone
who holds the same values as me

um, who has
a great sense of humor.

Doesn't take themselves
too seriously.

And, um

isn't too terrible
to look at either.

Well, good luck.
I won't hold you up anymore

because I think
your first girl is arriving.

- Thanks.
- Have fun.

Cheers.

It's a little bit overwhelming
to think that tonight

maybe the night that

I find the one.

- Coming up..
- Oh, my God. He's so hot.

(Arthur) I really think there
might be someone out there

in those 21 girls.

- Hi.
- 'Hi. Lovely to meet you.'

Nice to meet you.

I'm looking for love.

My heart's just like, purr.

(Amanda) I think he could
absolutely be the one.

(Mike)
Then later..

(all)
Cheers.

(Mike)
...a cocktail party

like no other.

(Shivani) Girls are
ready to make their move.

(Amanda) Everyone has
their eye on the prize.

I think tonight is going to show

some people's true colors.

(Arthur)
The first car pulls up

and my heart just skips a beat.

I'm so nervous.

- 'Oh, my God.'
- 'He's really good looking.'

- 'He is gorgeous.'
- 'He is hot.'

- Hi.
- Hi.

How are you?

- Hi. I'm Matilda.
- Good to see you.

Matilda, Arthur.
Lovely to meet you.

- Nice to meet you.
- Yeah, likewise.

- My heart's just like, purr.
- Yeah.

- Yeah, but I'm really excited.
- Yeah.

And I like this-this thing.

Yeah, thanks.
I picked it up myself.

[both laugh]

- Me too.
- Yeah, well, you nailed it.

- Thank you.
- Yeah.

Well, I look forward
to talking more.

Yeah, so, we'll..

...have a drink inside, then.

- Nice to meet you.
- Yeah, likewise.

- I'll see you soon.
- Yeah.

Go sit along and grab a drink.

(Matilda) He seems
really funny and nice

and easy to talk to.

That's definitely someone
I can see myself with

in the future.

(Arthur)
My first impression of Matilda

I really like her
and she seems really

natural and relaxed

and just completely open.

(Danielle) 'He looks
tall, dark and handsome'

an he's having
a little laugh, so..

That is really cool.

I can see the bachelor

and I'm freaking out.

Like, I don't get nervous
that often.

Um, especially around men.

Nice, to meet you.
I'm Danielle.

Danielle, Arthur.

Danielle L was bit of a
stand out on the red carpet.

I gave up doing Ironman 70.3
today to be on this.

- Really?
- Yeah.

'Cause I'm currently training
for Ironman.

Half marathon was my thing,
I did the open half marathon

just recently.

Yeah, maybe
you can take me for a run.

Yeah, I'd like that.

(Alysha)
I'm Alysha Jade Brown.

I'm 26, from Invercargill

and I'm a high school
English teacher.

- Hello.
- Hi.

Nice to finally meet you.

I'm here to find the man
of my dreams

and the guy who's gonna
be my partner in crime.

Who I can Bonny and Clyde
this road with.

- You've got beautiful eyes.
- Thank you. So do you.

- Yeah. Ah, well, hey, look,
get on inside..

- An, uh..
- I'll talk to you later.

I'll be finding out
a bit more about you.

There was
a little something there

and so we'll see what happens.

[instrumental music]

(Danielle) I was really
pleasantly surprised

when I first saw Arthur.

He looked really inviting
and open.

Thought this is somebody

that I could enjoy
getting to know.

Hi, Arthur, my name's Danielle.

Danielle, lovely to meet you.

- Lovely to meet you, too.
- Yeah.

My strategy is probably
quite simple

and that's just to be myself.

- I love being out on the water.
- Yeah?

I've got a little dog. Elmo.

He'll often come out
on the kayak

or the paddle board, with me.

- Yeah, he's pretty good.
- Go, Elmo.

- He's got a little life jacket.
- Yeah.

- Really?
- He does.

I have, we have two family dogs

and they have life jackets
as well

when we're getting them
out on the boat.

- Yeah, yeah.
- Oh, fantastic.

- Alright.
- Nice to meet you.

- Arthur.
- Yeah, likewise.

(Chrystal) I don't know.
I just think I can't go for looks.

I need a good personality.

He could open his mouth
and ruin everything.

- Hi.
- Hi.

I'm walking up to the bachelor
and I can just tell

he's more nervous than I am.

- Hi, Arthur. Nice to meet you.
- Lovely to meet you.

- You look great.
- Well, so do you.

(Arthur)
Chrystal looks amazing.

And she's tall
and she's beautiful.

She's almost
looks like a goddess.

If you wanna head on inside,
and I look forward

to talking to you
a bit more later.

- Nice to meet you.
- Yeah, likewise.

Wow.

(Michelle) I think I've
been unlucky in love

because I've been searching
for the wrong sort of guy.

I've been going for guys
with muscles and tattoos.

I am trying to change my ways

and go for that clean cut
sort of guy.

Just a little bit more
to walk here.

- You're doing a great job.
- Okay.

It gives me longer to admire
you, so, it's okay.

- Mr. Bachelor.
- I'm Arthur.

- Nice to meet you.
- What's your name?

- Michelle.
- Michelle.

Lovely to meet you, Michelle.

(Michelle) The bachelor
is very clean cut.

I really like to see him
out of his suit.

Not out of..
No, don't say that.

Not out of his suit,
but in normal clothing.

He's hot as..

(Nikki) I'm Nikki and
I'm from Invercargill.

I'm practicing law.

- Ah, crazy coming in here.
- Yeah.

- What am I interested in?
- Yeah.

Um..

I like having fun.
I like socializing.

Um, I love my job.

- Hi.
- 'Hi.'

I'm Shivani.

- 'Shivani?'
- Yes, nice to meet you.

Shivani, Arthur.
Lovely to meet you too.

- How are you doing?
- I'm very well.

- You look stunning.
- Aw, thank you.

'Your hair is so long.'

- Really? I just had it cut.
- 'Oh, really?'

- Yeah. It was longer before.
- Oh.

I'm a chiropractor.

Well, maybe I'll get you to
crack my back a little bit.

I knew you were gonna say that.

[instrumental music]

(Rosie) When I see the
bachelor, I look at his height.

- I'm Rosie. Yeah.
- Rosie?

- Arthur.
- Hello. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

And I really want tall babies.

[laughing]

I got you a flower.

- Thank you.
- It's a flower from a flower.

- Flower from a flower?
- I'm Rosie.

(Rosie)
A flower from a flower.

He completely got it. Which
shows that he's sharp as tack.

So, Rosie, tell me something
interesting about yourself.

I love to travel.
Absolutely love to travel.

- Yeah?
- So, for my 30th birthday..

I went to Israel, Palestine
and Jordan.

Really? What made you
wanna go there?

I love danger.
I love the uncertainty.

I don't know
what's gonna happen.

I mean, I was walking through
old city of Jerusalem

and I could hear guns
going off in the background

and I just loved it.
I love adventure.

I went hedge diving
about a year ago.

Wow, that's nuts.

You just love
that sort of stuff, huh?

I absolutely love it.
Life is so short

you just don't know
when you're gonna die.

We could walk across the road

and we can get hit
by a bus tomorrow and..

- I think you should live life.
- Hopefully not.

- Whoa, hopefully not, but..
- Yeah, I like that.

- It's a great philosophy.
- Yeah.

I look forward to chatting more
with you later on.

- So do I. Thank you.
- 'Yeah.'

And thank you very much
for this.

- You're very welcome.
- Rose from a rose.

Yes.

- 'Bye-bye.'
- See ya.

[instrumental music]

[sighs]

Now I've seen you

all the weight
has come off my shoulders.

- I'm Arthur.
- Hi, Arthur. I'm Poppy.

- Poppy?
- Yeah.

- What a beautiful name.
- Thank you very much.

- Lovely to meet you.
- Nice to meet you, too.

I think there definitely
is an instant attraction

with Arthur.

He could potentially
be my husband.

I'm a yoga instructor.

Can you teach me some yoga now?

Yeah, I can teach you tree pose
if you want.

- Tree pose. Let's do it.
- Yeah.

So, bring your left foot

up to any point
on your right leg.

And then bring your hands

to your heart's center.

- Hand's to heart's center.
- And some balance.

Find a bit of breath.

Am I doing tree pose, now?

You're doing tree pose
right now.

Ah, I can see why
the trees do it.

- It's great.
- Yeah.

[laughing]

Okay, cool.
Well, thank you, Poppy.

- Thank you.
- Yeah.

Yeah, I forward to doing some
hand stands with you later on.

(Poppy)
Arthur is knockout material.

I'm definitely flirting
with Arthur.

Who couldn't?

Poppy, Poppy, Poppy.

Poppy, Poppy, Poppy.

(Brigette)
I'm Brigette. I'm 25.

I am from Queenstown

and I'm a personal trainer.

I thought you might need this.

[laughing]

Only problem is,
I was thinking in the car

you might be happier
to see the beer than me.

- Here you go.
- You know what?

I'm very happy to see you
with the beer.

(Brigette)
Arthur is very cute.

I don't really know
too much about him yet

so he's a bit mysterious
which also is quite appealing

I guess.

- Yeah.
- You've got something.

Yeah, well done.

- Thank you, Brigette.
- Thanks.

Brigette definitely seems like
someone who's out for a laugh.

Yeah, I like her.

(Brigette)
I hope I caught Arthur's eye.

I felt that we clicked.

Good drop.

- How are you?
- 'Good.'

It's nice to see your smiling
face at the end of the..

- Hi, I'm Arthur.
- I'm Lisa. Nice to meet you.

Lovely to meet you, too.

Give me a quick rundown of you.

I do a bit of boxing.

- Not on me, hopefully.
- No, no, but I can teach you.

- Yeah, that'd be great.
- Yeah. Definitely.

(Lisa) I'm Lisa O'Loughlin.
I'm 29.

I am really competitive.

I was picked to be part
of the morpheme wildcards

who gave up a spot
on "The Bachelor."

My biggest fear
is probably rejection.

Which is probably
half the reason why

I've never had a boyfriend.

I'm still looking

for my first love, I guess.

I think this is uh,
an opportunity, definitely.

So, that's why I'm..

I'm here.

(Natalie) I struggle to find
men that are taller than me.

It sucks, 'cause you meet
someone who's really cool

who you get along with.

And they're like down here
and I just can't do it.

So, it is a little hard
to find someone

who is over six foot.

- Hello.
- 'Hello.'

- How are you?
- I'm great. How are you?

I'm very good. Thank you.
I'm Natalie.

Natalie, Arthur.

- Nice to meet you, Arthur.
- Nice to meet you, too.

I really want to stand up
really straight.

(Natalie)
He is very good looking.

And he is tall as well.

I-I wanted to, like, go out
and be, like..

I was wearing these
massive heels as well

so I don't want to be taller
than him.

I'm the oldest of three.

And I have two younger brothers.

Yeah? Is family kind of
a big part of your life?

Yeah. Well, we're really,
really close, so, yeah.

- It is pretty important to me.
- Me too.

Look forward to, um,
talking more with you later on.

- Okay. Nice to meet you.
- Likewise.

- See you later.
- See ya.

(Kristie)
'He looks handsome.'

I'm sitting in the car

and I can see the bachelor.

And he's got a gorgeous smile.

Hello.

- Hi, I'm Kristie.
- Kristie, Arthur.

- Arthur, nice to meet you.
- Yeah.

We sort of lock eyes

and it just sort of seems like
time stands still, almost.

- An you look amazing.
- Thank you.

- You look stunning as well.
- It's very cool, this ring.

- Yeah, you like it?
- Yeah.

- I'm shaking.
- Oh, you are.

He reaches for my hand
and we can see my hand shaking.

It's just, you know,
it's all overwhelming.

Don't worry, I'm nervous too.
Everyone's nervous.

Yeah. Make sure
you come and grab me.

Talk with me a bit more.
Lovely to meet you.

- Yeah, likewise.
- He's got a beautiful face.

His eyes are so gorgeous.

I think he could absolutely
be the one.

(Mike)
Coming up

the competition steps up..

(Arthur) There's 21 sets
of eyes just glued to me.

It felt like I was being
thrown into the lion's den.

(Mike)
...as girl after girl..

...fights for
Arthur's attention.

- Hi, blondies.
- Hi.

You did promise me
two minutes of your time.

(Arthur) I think first
impressions are really important.

You can pick up
a lot about someone

just by the way
they present themselves

and they talk to you
just straight off the bat.

- Hi, how are you?
- I'm very well.

- Good. I'm Fiona.
- Fiona.

It's a bit mind blowing,
the whole situation.

It's like going on
a blind date with 21 girls.

- I'm a little bit nervous but..
- I'm Arthur.

- Nice to meet you. Hailey.
- Hailey.

- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.

I'm Arthur.
Lovely to meet you, Carrisa.

- Nice to meet you.
- Yeah.

Kristie, lovely to meet you.

(Dani)
My name is Dani. I'm 22.

And I'm from Westmere
in Auckland.

- Hi.
- How are you?

- I'm good.
- Your, like, so tall.

- How are you? Dani, Art.
- Hi. Dani.

Nice to meet you.

- Lovely to meet you, too.
- Awesome.

I am quite loud.

Bet you'll probably
see that inside.

I wish I didn't tell him
how much I like to talk.

Because it's probably
the wrong thing to say

when you first meet someone.

Um, I don't want
to overwhelm him

but I think I might have.

Dani, Daniel and Danielle.

No, I'm Danielle though.

Oh, yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

So, she's Dani, she's Danielle,
and I'm Danielle.

There's too many. Yup.

Oh, my God.
He's so hot.

Wow. You look dazzling.

Thank you. Hi, I'm Amada.
Nice to meet you.

Amanda. I'm Arthur.

- Ooh, Arthur.
- Very European.

Yes, very European.

I'm finally there and I give him
the European kiss, like..

And I think he was a bit

swept away by that, maybe.

Do you take an interest
in health and fitness?

Oh, yeah, of course.
Gotta keep my body.

That's right.
Obviously, you do.

Give us a twirl.

Fantastic.
That's a really cool dress.

Thank you.
I really like it too.

- Well, it fits you very well.
- Thank you.

You really suit it.

- Yeah, get on in.
- Thank you.

- See you.
- See ya.

Amanda wore a sparkly dress.

[indistinct chatter]

He's very cute.

Very cute.
Beautiful eyes.

(Amanda) As soon as I walked
in, I was like

"This is intimidating."

I just really needed
some champagne.

Okay, sip.

Oh, there was Chrystal,
Fiona, Dani..

There are so many girls

and so many names

so I decided to make a bit
of a song to remember them.

♪ Dani to Alysha ♪

♪ Chrystal and Amanda and.. ♪♪

And I got to about there
and I lose track.

[sighs]

- That was a big sigh.
- 'It's true.'

Gotta hyperventilate.

- 'Yeah. Hi.'
- Concentrate on my breathing.

- Hi. Natasha.
- Natasha, Arthur.

- Lovely to meet you.
- Yeah, nice to meet you, too.

Should have got
some of my lipstick on you.

Let the rat
for the rest of the girls.

Arthur looked
really good in the suit.

I find guys in suits
very desirable.

So that was very nice.

I'm a pretty good chess player
and I'm pretty competitive.

- Chess?
- Yeah.

That's a game
that I do not know how to play.

- I brought a chess board.
- Oh, you have to teach me.

Yeah, what about you,
anything interesting?

I can clap with one hand.

Like... that.

Good hands,
that's always a good sign.

Yup.

- Alright.
- Nice to meet you.

Yeah, lovely to meet you too.
We'll chat more.

- Yeah, of course.
- Right.

[indistinct chatter]

- He's gorgeous.
- Good surprise, I thought.

(Chrystal) Now, that I've met
Arthur, the bachelor

I would love
to get a rose from him.

[indistinct chatter]

He could be Prince Charming

but we have to get to know him
a little bit better.

I feel bad 'cause I didn't
ask him anything about him.

I feel like
I was being really selfish.

Yeah.

He's hot, tall, ideal.

He seems lovely.

(Kristie) I'm pretty competitive
at most things that I do.

So, once I sat down,
I sort of scoped out

who would be my competition.

Just sort of keep
my eye on them.

Good evening, ladies.

- Hi.
- 'Good evening.'

No doubt you've been enjoying
these spectacular surroundings.

What can I tell you
about tonight?

Well, tonight is all about this.

Being given a rose
by the bachelor

signifies his desire
to get to know you better.

'Receiving one guarantees'

more one-on-one time
with Arthur.

'And the opportunity for you
to continue your search'

'for true love.'

'There are 21 beautiful women
in this room'

'but sadly'

'there are only 17 roses.'

(Poppy)
When I see the roses

suddenly the nerves set in.

(Brigette) I'm gonna be devastated
if I don't receive a rose

in the first ceremony.
It'd be really, really upsetting

to be honest.

So, with the cocktail party
about to begin

'I urge you to take
every opportunity you can'

'to get to know Arthur better.'

'Without any further ado'

'it is my great pleasure'

'to introduce to you'

your bachelor.

[cheering]

Wow!

(Dani) Yeah,
I definitely fancy Arthur.

I think he's a really lovely guy

and it doesn't hurt
that he's easy on the eyes.

I can't tell what his body
is like under that suit

but maybe I'll find out
if I get a rose.

First, I'd like to say
thank you very much

'for being here
with me tonight.'

'It's an absolute pleasure
to be standing'

in front of
so many beautiful women.

'We have an amazing adventure
ahead of us'

and I hope you're as excited
as I am about it.

There's 21 sets of eyes
just glued to me

and that's just intense.

It felt like I was being thrown
into the lion's den.

(Natasha) Tonight will
be a really big night

because there are gonna be
four girls leaving.

There's gonna be a lot of drama.

(Arthur) 'I'd like to
propose a toast to us'

and the adventure of which
we're about to embark on.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

(Rosie) Tonight is going to
show some people's true colors.

It's gonna be
the cougars of the group

who go after the bachelor
with their claws out.

It's gonna be
the introverted girls

that sit out of the limelight.

- Not gonna get aggressive.
- No way.

Yeah.

I think already I can see
some underlying cattiness.

(Chrystal)
We are competing for one man

but I think the girls think

they're in, like,
high school sorority

being best friends.

(Arthur)
The cocktail party is my chance

to get to know the girls
a bit better

and I've got a few roses
that I can hand out

before the Rose Ceremony
to anyone that I click with.

Oh, he's making a move.

- 'Hey.'
- Good evening.

- How's it going?
- Good. How are you?

- Yeah.
- Little bit more relaxed now.

Yeah. How about you?
What did you study?

- Sports Science.
- 'Oh, yeah?'

Yeah.
So, I did a lot of anatomy

and all that sort
of stuff as well.

It's like a job interview.

I've got so many questions
being thrown at me

left, right and center.

So, you used to be
a personal trainer?

- Yeah. Yeah, yeah.
- Awesome.

(Lisa) He must have a really
good body under that suit.

I think
there definitely needs to be

some pool action going on.

So what do you do in, like,
your spare time for fun?

I try to surf.
I'm not very good.

- I'll teach you how to surf.
- 'Yeah?'

- 'Are you a bit of a surfer?'
- Yeah, yeah, yeah.

There's a bit of a connection

so hopefully I do get that
one-on-one chat with him

later on in the night.

(Alysha)
Tonight is crazy.

There is a lot of estrogen
flying around.

(Poppy) I'm seeing eyes just
darting all over the place.

Girls are ready
to make their move.

It's like we've all got
little Arthur radars.

[indistinct chatter]

(Kristie) I'm sitting
there off to the side

and I'm trying to catch his eye,
and we catch a little glimpse.

- Hi!
- How's everyone going?

- Good.
- 'Yeah?'

How's the espresso martini?

Great. Going down very well.

(Danielle B) We're all
on the edge of our seats

waiting to see who gets

the first one-on-one time
with Arthur.

- Give me a sip of that puppy.
- Yeah? Would you like a sip?

Yes, definitely would love one.

We were talking about this
and then you floated

in the door with one.
It was good.

(Matilda) Chrystal is
definitely huge competition.

She's definitely someone
to watch out for.

Thank you.

(Arthur) Chrystal seems
like someone I'd really like

to get to know
a little bit better.

I mean, she looks incredible.

(Hayley)
Arthur's definitely

like the honey pot tonight.

He is the gorgeous,
luscious honey

with the bees swarming to him.

Remember you telling me
you were a teacher.

He was having a conversation
where we were all in awe

looking up to him,
and especially me.

I was sort of like
looking up at an angel.

Hey, Kristie would you like to

come down to the lakeside
with me?

Love to.

(Kristie) You know,
all the girls are looking at me

I can just feel their eyes

in the back of my head.

(Art) I decided to ask Kristie
for my first one-on-one chat

'cause I wanted to see if there
was a little bit more to her

than just
a really pretty exterior.

I'm a dancer and a cheerleader.

- That's right.
- And I also love to play rugby.

I want to start off slow
and then get into

the more deeper
and honest questions about love.

- I was brought up on a farm.
- Yeah.

Down to earth country chick.

- I like to get my hands dirty.
- Yeah.

Always up for a challenge.

Is he still
with the blonde girl?

What if we all went as a group?

- If you go, I'll go with you.
- It's done.

- Are you two going?
- Yeah.

Your butt looks really good.

I'll just walk towards him
backwards.

(Matilda) Kristie's had her turn
now, so I think it's time

that we join in the conversation

so at least
I get some time, too.

- What else to tell you?
- Dog person or cat person?

- Oh! Don't do this to me.
- 'Hello. Can we join?'

I think the girls could've been
definitely jealous.

I mean, he found me first,
which was thrilling.

- Yeah, that's cool.
- 'Good to see you.'

- 'I just don't get dog people.'
- 'Yeah.'

(Kristie) I think we saved
the conversation a little bit

because they were talking
about dog or cat people

and there's only so far you
can go with that conversation.

So tell me like why
you're still single.

- So you want the rundown?
- Yup.

- How crazy are you?
- Um, really crazy.

(Kristie) I don't really care
what they think, to be honest.

I'm here for love, I'm not
really here to make friends.

I reckon we should probably

try and speak
to our lovely bachelor.

Would you take the lead, Poppy?

I'm feeling nervous.

- You've got this.
- Arthur?

[laughing]

- 'Hello.'
- 'Hi.'

- How was your date?
- Yeah.

It was really, really nice.

But, um, the girls came over
and stole him away.

So I didn't receive a rose
and I am

a little bit disappointed
and disheartened.

But you know what,
I had a long chat with him

and I hope that's enough for me
to receive a rose later on.

Yeah, well, you, too.
Thank you for chatting with me.

- 'You're welcome. See ya.'
- I see that he's on his own

And I'm really shy
so I whisper, "Arthur!"

Arthur!

And he looks at me,
and then I thought

"Here's your shot, Poppy.
Go for it."

Go, go. Wave at him.

- Thank you for coming over.
- That's alright.

I'd love to speak to you a
little bit more in private.

- If that's okay.
- Yes, of course.

Oh, look, he's with another one.
Another one of the girls.

I am off, like a rat up a drain.

- I wanna know about you.
- No, I don't wanna know..

About me. I wanna know about
you. What do you do?

Poppy stands out from the others
because she has

a really cute British accent
and some amazing blue eyes.

He's with Poppy. Just pop in.

Did you just spank me?

Chrystal's really keen to make
other girls steal him away.

- Whoever loses..
- 'Paper, scissors, rock.'

- 'Whoever loses..'
- Goes.

- Paper, scissors, rock.
- One, two, three.

Yeah, off you go, sister.

I'm not sure if that was her
trying to make them look bad

but she didn't do it herself.

Sorry, I lost a game
of paper, scissors, rock

which meant I had to come in
and interrupt.

Brigette comes in and
I feel like a total gooseberry.

You could join her in well.
Here's your time.

- No way.
- 'You could just say, "Hey--"'

Don't use my tricks on me.

Like, I mean, yeah

you can sit down
and know whether, like

I'm gonna connect
with this person or not.

(Alysha) I'm standing there
and I thought to myself

"You cannot leave this house
with any regrets."

So can I steal him away
from you?

I was the girl that busted in,
and I didn't think I would be.

Enjoy it. Nice talking to you.

It's a bit like a whirlwind.

I'm gonna do it.

Do you mind if I join?

- Girl after girl..
- Hi, blondies.

Just kind of
in a hurricane of girls.

You did promise me
two minutes of your time.

Girls naturally
are very predatory

and they are territorial.

Kind of like, if I'm out
swimming in the ocean

and there's a shark.

'I don't need to be faster
than the shark'

I just need to be
faster than you.

[laughing]

- 'I'm Dani.'
- Danielle.

Dani..
There's three of us, actually.

This is a crazy scenario,
you know?

- I'm Natalie.
- Dani, Danielle, Natalie.

I can't even get
one minute alone with him.

- Amanda. Lisa.
- Amanda. Lisa.

- And Carrisa. Yeah.
- And Carrisa.

(Hayley)
I see just so many

other gorgeous girls

flocking around him.

- Hey.
- Hello.

- How's everything going?
- Good.

- Do you want a seat?
- ' You know what, I won't.'

I'm just gonna steal
Shivani away.

- Oh.
- Yeah. Yeah, come with me.

(Natalie) It's horrible watching
girls one by one by one go up

and you're just
thinking to yourself

that you're gonna be
the last one

with nothing in your hand,
ready to go home.

Tell me about yourself.

Even though
I'm born in New Zealand like

I've been brought up with, like

really close
to my Indian culture and values

and things like that and I'm not
really keen to be so open

'with things like kissing
and things like that.'

- I completely respect that.
- Yeah.

- 'Yeah.'
- Just thought I'd tell you now.

When I told him that I wasn't

keen on kissing in public

he took it really well.
I was quite relieved.

- You need to go then.
- If you want a rose..

You have to go
and talk to him, probably.

I've never been in love before

and I'm 23, I've finished uni.

(Natalie) Everyone else
is in love and everything

and I'm like, I want that!

Oh. What is this pressure to go?

- I don't want to.
- 'You need to go.'

I'm too scared.

Like, I'm really lucky
that my family have let me

come and do this, anyway,
so I don't wanna

How are you? I'm just wondering
if I could steal you away.

Um..

So I decided
to go and talk to him

just because I thought,
you know, it's now or never.

Yes. You know what? I've just
got like a couple of more..

If you just give us, like,
30 seconds.

- Okay, that's cool.
- Yeah.

Didn't go to plan,
but you gotta give things a go.

He just told her that he wanted

a couple of more minutes
with Shivani.

- He's curious.
- Yeah.

Yeah, I thank you
for being so open about that

and bringing it up
and everything.

Just thought I'd let you know.

It's just not my style
to interrupt.

'I know I should,
and I know time's running out'

but I'm just gonna wait
for the perfect time.

(Rosie) The girls that
sat out of the limelight

actually have
a little bit of a master plan.

A little bit of mystery
goes a long way.

It might actually
lure the bachelor to them.

(Natalie) Chrystal was
sitting by herself by the lake

and she definitely wanted him
to come over.

You don't just go
on a dating situation

and just sit there and not talk.

Chrystal seems to be
a bit unavailable tonight.

Yeah, I'm not sure whether
that's a game plan or..

Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen.

(Chrystal)
My strategy tonight would be

to probably zip it
for as long as possible.

Game plan masher.

(female #2) 'That's awesome.
When was that?'

(Dani) Chrystal is a
little bit intimidating.

Don't really know
what to think of it just yet.

The stand out for me
is definitely Matilda.

I just wanna, like,
at least spend a week.

She's lovely and beautiful
on the inside and out.

[chuckles]

Um, I was wondering
if I could steal Matilda.

Would you like
to come for a walk?

- Love to.
- Yeah.

(Matilda)
I could see some of the girls.

Their faces were not very happy.

I was stoked. So happy.

So why are you here?

I guess it's sort of hard

to meet guys when, um..

My life pretty much
revolves around work

and then seeing my friends.

I'm just realizing
how relaxed I felt around him.

I just felt completely at ease.

We have a really good
connection already.

How do you find it hard to meet?

I just, honestly,
have not had any time.

Time is so the issue, isn't it?

I know! Time's important,
you know? It's..

I guess I haven't made the time
for it either.

Yeah, what's your
sort of like main thing

that you look for in someone?

Someone who is
completely themselves

and, you know, can laugh at
themselves and a dork

is actually kind of--

- Yeah, massive dork.
- Yeah, so..

Awesome. Yeah.

Um, hey, do you wanna just
wait here for a second?

- Yup. Okay.
- And I'll be back shortly.

(Matilda) When he said there's
just something I have to do

I'm thinking,
"Oh, my God, he's bored already

"so he's gonna go and get
one of the other girls

and bring them
into the conversation."

- He's going to get roses.
- Is he, actually?

Oh, my gosh.
He's giving out roses already.

(Natalie)
I need to step up my game.

Matilda,
will you accept this rose?

I do. I will. Thank you.

- You're welcome.
- Thank you so much.

- Thank you for being here.
- 'Yay!'

- Yay? I know! Yeah.
- What else..

(Matilda) It was a really good surprise.
I wasn't expecting that at all.

My rose! The first rose!

[laughs]

Ah. Watch your step. Ooh.

[laughing]

- Watch my step.
- Yeah, watch your step.

More like it.

It was quite cute
that he was looking out for me

but fell a bit himself.

[laughs]

Uh, it's a bit slippery there.

(Art)
I gave Matilda the first rose

tonight because she just
blew me away

and she seems really laid back

and friendly and easy-going.

(Poppy) When I see Arthur
give a rose to Matilda

the Arthur radar
goes on a little bit stronger.

I think now the girls might see
me as a bit of competition.

- 'Come over here right now.'
- Yeah.

I don't wanna brag or anything.
You know?

(Kristie) Matilda receives a
rose, we're all kind of like

"What about us?"

Kristie's really competitive.

(Poppy)
She's also very cunning.

She's got eyes
in the back of her head.

(Natalie) We're sitting on
the couch trying to figure out

who's gonna be the next one
to make the move

and a few of the girls
were trying to encourage me.

You could say
your first real boyfriend

was the Bachelor.

Have you not had
a boyfriend before?

- No.
- Stop it.

Hi. How are you all?

- Hi. Good.
- Hi.

Do you mind if I steal Amanda
for a couple of minutes?

- Sure.
- Yeah?

- Your hands are really soft.
- Yeah, thanks.

And you're quite hot.

- Why are you here?
- To fall in love.

- To fall in love?
- Yes. Yeah.

And to find somebody who's funny

has a great sense of humor.

You rate your sense of
humor, do you?

Oh, yeah. Pretty funny.

- Well, I think I'm funny.
- Yeah.

And what's your previous
relationship background?

- I have two kids.
- You have two children?

- Twins. I have twins.
- Twins? Yeah.

Oh, by the way, I've got twins.

- How old are they?
- They're nearly three.

- Identical?
- No, one's a girl.

- One's a boy.
- Okay.

Wow, okay.

Intimidated now?

- You're like, "Whoa!"
- No.

No, no, no. That's fine.

I'm all about kids, I'm all
about family, so it's great.

(Amanda) I am surprised
that he didn't seem to mind

because I've dated guys
in the past that have been like

"Oh, you've got two kids."

Then it's like, "Well, they're
little people. They're cool."

(narrator)
Coming up, panic sets in.

I kinda wanna go and talk to him
before time runs out.

Go, quick. Ten minutes, girls.

(Natalie)
I want a rose really badly.

I don't wanna go home.

So I heard
that you're from Otago.

- Yeah, did you study in--
- Yeah, I studied at Otago.

There's limited time
in the cocktail party

and I've only got time to talk
to so many girls.

(Art) So it's pretty
tough on everyone.

- You haven't had a one-on-one.
- No.

[laughs]

I feel like I just wanna
just have like a quick chat.

- Before we run out of time.
- 'Take his hand.'

I can't.
I can't do it alone, though.

Natalie had said to me that
she wanted me to go with her.

(Danielle B) I really didn't
feel comfortable doing that.

Why are you not keen?

I'm just.. It's not my style.

Approach us.

(Art)
Possibly the shier girls

need to become
a little bit more confident

to come and have a chat with me.

I mean, I'm only human,
and I don't bite.

I was wondering if I could
steal Danielle.

- 'Yeah. Sure.'
- Yeah?

- Go, Danielle.
- Sounds good.

I feel silly saying it,
but you're 26.

I'm a little bit older.

- How old are you? Sorry.
- 'Take a guess.'

Uh, 28?

- Take another one.
- 27?

- That's nice.
- Don't make me guess.

- 33.
- Wow. You don't look 33.

I am. I'm 100% 33.

- I'm also a proud mother.
- Yeah.

(Danielle L) I was a little
bit reluctant to tell him

on our very first one-on-one
that I was a mum.

- I've got two boys.
- Two boys.

- How old are they?
- One's eight and one's five.

Oh, wow.

I felt that if I didn't tell him

then it would seem like
I was omitting details.

I definitely am missing
friendship and whatnot

and I'm, I'm ready
for that again.

Yeah. Do you mind just
waiting here for a second?

- Sure.
- Yeah.

When he walked away, I really
had no idea what he was doing.

I just thought maybe
he was going to get a drink

or get someone else
to come join us for a chat or..

She's sitting there by herself.

(female #3) 'I think
he's giving her a rose.'

- Oh, shit!
- 'He's giving her a rose.'

Maybe you could
intercept the rose.

Intercept the rose.

[laughing]

Wow! That was unexpected.

Danielle,
will you accept this rose?

Yes, thank you very much.

(Poppy) Double panic when he
gives a rose to Danielle L.

Suddenly the nerves set in.

I thought you were just
doing to ditch.

No.

(Danielle L)
I feel safe and happy

so I don't have to worry
about the rose ceremony.

I just feel so comfortable
around you. It's cool.

- 'Okay, well, that's good.'
- Yeah.

This took more junk stuff
than house stuff.

Yeah. I would
love to talk more of that.

Do you guys feel
more pressure now

that there's two roses
being brought out

and we don't have any?

Does anyone else
wanna come with me?

I've gotta do something.
I've gotta get a rose.

(Natalie) Haven't done anything,
I've sat here like a scaredy-cat

in the corner,
watching and hoping and..

He's coming. He's coming
over.

- Hi, guys.
- Hi!

Rosie, would you like to, um,
go have a little chat?

- I would love to!
- Yeah?

Yeah, of course! Cool.

(Rosie) He asked me for
some one-on-one time.

I'm feeling really good
about that, um

even though I was expecting it.

- Should we link arms?
- Yeah, let's link arms.

Alright, let's do this!

I've had a string of
sort of turbulent relationships.

Turbulent is what way?

I've had one guy

rip my heart out of my chest

and I'm sure a lot of people
have been through that before.

You know? Now I've got
all my ducks lined in a row.

I've got my career sorted out,
I've got my finances sorted out.

- What's your career? Sorry.
- I'm in real estate.

- Hi!
- 'Guys.'

- Hi.
- Hey.

May we join?

(Art) Chrystal could possibly
be playing a sort of..

- Of course.
- Take a seat.

...mysterious game.

Some of the other girls
are possibly quite intimidated.

- We were just discussing..
- Careers.

When Hayley and I walked up

I don't think
Rosie was very happy.

- Why are you here?
- Um..

I'm here to meet
the love of my life.

Rosie is definitely not
a happy camper at this stage.

(Hayley) The attention went
from her and shifted to Chrystal

and even myself, I just felt

I couldn't really have
that good, quality time

because they are
very much involved.

Have you been
to the Middle East?

(Art) 'I've never been
to the Middle East.'

Do you have any desire?

Um, not in the immediate future.

I like a man that likes danger.

And there's no more
dangerous place in the world

than the Middle East.

Rosie is crazy.

(Art) And I think she's
quite a character.

Yeah, I like her.

- Have you travelled before?
- 'I have.'

I coached tennis in the States
for a little bit.

(Rosie) We start talking
about their travel stories

which I have
absolutely no interest in.

I definitely think
that Chrystal and the bachelor

have some chemistry.

Like, my group of friends,
we were all in a team.

- 'So it was very cool.'
- 'Okay.'

Guys, I think
if time's running out

it's a really good strategy
to go and interrupt.

- Do you wanna go over?
- No, no, no.

(Lisa) I think being
around all the other girls

has definitely
lifted my confidence

knowing that you do have
to put yourself out there.

- He's really easy-going.
- Yeah, he's so nice.

So I just decided
that I'd wander over.

- ...Long Beach.
- There's African tribes..

- Hi, ladies. Hi, Arthur.
- Hey!

- How we going?
- Very well.

It's a little bit pretty
down here.

I don't mean to be rude,
but I do have to leave

and, um, meet some other ladies.

So that didn't go as planned.

- I must.
- Not sorry.

- Yeah, talk to you again later.
- Bye!

[laughs]
Was that my fault?

I just wanna be able
to travel with someone

and just have some..
Yeah, yeah.

No, it was really, really nice
talking to you.

- Oh, n-nearly hit that.
- Careful of that chandelier.

You can have a really good
discussion with him.

Like, he's really great
to talk to.

- Hello.
- There he is.

That is not fair!

(Lisa)
I don't know how much he heard

but he definitely knew
I was talking about him.

Ladies, if you don't mind,
I would just like

a wee chat with Lisa,
if you don't mind.

'Sorry,
I felt a little bad before'

just sort of ditching you
back there.

It's alright,
I kinda walked and I was, like

"Um, was it something I
said?"

Yeah. Oh, no. Bad timing.

Just had a wee chat
about why I'm here

and why I'm looking for love.

I've always been that girl
that's never had a boyfriend.

- Never?
- 'No.'

Never ever?

I know what I want in life

but then I've got to learn
to let someone else in.

Opened up a little bit more
than what I would normally

with a guy, so that kinda
made me feel at ease as well.

I would love
to get a rose tonight.

It'd be great to get to know
Arthur a lot better.

(narrator) Coming up,
17 roses for 21 girls.

Who will make it through
the first rose ceremony?

It's been very difficult for me

but I've come to my decision.

(Natalie) I feel like I didn't
do enough to get a rose.

Okay, ladies.

'It is time
to wrap up proceedings.'

'No doubt you all enjoyed
tonight's cocktail party.'

- Yes!
- Yes!

Arthur, if you could
join me, please.

For you, it's time
to take a few moments

'before the rose ceremony.'

'And no doubt, you've got some
pretty big decisions to make.'

Yeah, I do.

(Mike) 'So we will leave
these beautiful women'

'and if you can follow me,
let's go.'

(Art)
'Alright.'

(Natalie) I don't wanna go
home, we've just got here

we've just met him.
I want a rose.

(Lisa) I definitely
will be disappointed

if I have to go home tonight.

(Natasha)
I didn't get one-on-one time

so I'm really unsure
if I'm gonna get a rose tonight.

(Chrystal)
It will be nice to feel safe.

(Arthur)
It's quite difficult deciding

who to give
roses out to tonight.

I don't know anyone
very well at all.

Some of my decisions
are quite easy

but some of them
are a bit more difficult.

I don't know
who I'm gonna give them to.

Welcome, everyone

'to our very first
rose ceremony.'

It's been a long night,
and I know for some of you

'you struggled
to grab time with Arthur.'

And you probably all wish
you had just a little more time.

'Danielle and Matilda'

congratulations,
you both received roses

which means tonight
you have nothing to worry about.

There are 15 roses left
to hand out

'which means,
sadly, four of you'

'will be leaving the mansion
tonight.'

(Natalie) My confidence
drained as soon as I stood up.

(Kristie) I'm gonna be
devastated if I don't

receive a rose
in the first ceremony.

(Shivani)
I am quite nervous.

(Chrystal) I think I'm
gonna get a rose tonight.

I don't think I have anything

to worry about.

Ladies, I wish you
the best of luck.

Here is Arthur.

Thank you all for this evening.

'It was an absolute pleasure'

'getting to know
so many of you.'

Unfortunately, I wasn't able
to spend as much time

with some of you
as I would've liked.

(Natalie) I feel like he doesn't
know who I am, what my name is.

(Amanda) I'm feeling
really anxious and shaky.

It's been very difficult for me

but I've come to my decision.

(Shivani) It's actually
a lot more nerve-racking

that I thought
it was going to be.

Carrisa.

Carrisa, will you accept
this rose?

Yes, I will. Thank you.

Brigette.

- Will you accept this rose?
- Yes.

(Dani) This first ceremony
is really important.

It's the first impression.

(Michelle) I would be very
disappointed if I didn't get a rose

'cause I'd really like to spend
more time with him.

Lisa.

Lisa, will you accept this rose?

Yes. Definitely.

(Hayley) Yeah,
I'm not confident about getting a rose.

He didn't give me enough of
a chance to show the real me.

Shivani.

Shivani,
will you accept this rose?

Love to. Thank you.

Hayley.

(Kristie) The entire rose
ceremony I was holding my breath.

I want an opportunity
to show him who I am.

Hayley,
will you accept this rose?

Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.

(Hayley) I did think I was going
home and I'm feeling great!

(Chrystal) As the roses
were getting handed out

we were moving down as
each girl was getting a rose.

I could feel people
tapping and vibrating

where we were standing.

So, yeah, definitely could

cut that tension with a knife.

(Natalie) Feeling a little
bit invisible right now.

I'm not confident at all.

In my mind, I'm going home.

(Danielle B)
I don't feel 100% confident

that Arthur can probably
put a name to my face.

He's got a lot of names
to remember.

Danielle.

(Amanda) It gets to about
the middle of the ceremony

and I'm feeling really nervous
and sweaty.

Danielle,
will you accept this rose?

Happily.

Thank you.

I'm definitely going home now.

(Alysha) I was counting
from about rose eight.

I counted them on the platter
and was thinking

"You know, am I gonna get one?"

(Arthur)
'Amanda.'

(Amanda)
I am ecstatic, just so happy.

I'm not going home. Yay!

Amanda, will you accept
this rose?

Yes, I will. Thank you.

Sorry, can I please interrupt?

And I'm like,
"Oh, God. What have I done?"

Is she gonna be like,
"She doesn't deserve a rose!"

Is that okay?

[intense music]

Sorry, can I please interrupt?

Can I have a minute
of your time?

Rosie speaks up and said
she wants to speak to Arthur.

Is that okay?

- Yeah.
- Is that okay?

- 'Yeah, sure.'
- Okay.

- 'We'll go outside?'
- Yeah, yes, please.

Is she going to declare
her undying love?

Is she going to say a poem.

(Natasha) Is she gonna make
some last-ditch attempt?

I don't know.

- Sorry.
- It's alright.

You're an amazingly handsome man

and I'm sure
you're gonna have a lot of fun.

But this whole experience, um

just doesn't feel right for me.

- Is it about the girls or what?
- No, no, not at all.

It has absolutely nothing
to do with you

um, absolutely nothing to do
with the other girls.

They're amazing.

- I'm a little bit disappointed.
- Me, too.

- Um..
- You take care.

- Yeah, I will.
- You take care.

[indistinct chatter]

- That was so good to meet you.
- Yeah, it was really, uh..

Actually, really was good
to meet you.

- Yeah. You, too.
- Okay.

- All the best. Yeah.
- Thank you very much.

(Art) She wants a man that's
into going to dangerous countries

and having adventures,
and I don't know about

the whole dangerous countries
side of things.

Um, I'm more keen on something
more chilled out.

[indistinct chatter]

Drama.

(female #1)
We had no idea what's going on.

So that was a big shock for us.

Ladies, I have some news.

Rosie has decided
that her heart isn't in it.

So tonight she has left

the bachelorette mansion.

(Amanda) How could she
not be attracted to him?

He's a babe. She was crazy.

(Dani) It's good that there's
one girl less, so perfect.

Rosie. Eh, she went home.
Ha-ha.

The good news is,
there are still seven roses

left to hand out

that means only three of you

will be leaving the mansion
tonight.

Good luck.
Arthur, you can continue.

Thanks.

(Poppy) My name isn't
being called out

and my heart beats faster.

(Alysha) If I'm meant to go
home, I'm meant to go home.

That's it.
I don't know why I'm crying.

Ugh..

- Natalie.
- Ooh..

(Natalie) I was not expecting
a rose at all tonight

so I was relieved
to be getting one.

Natalie,
will you accept this rose?

Yes, most definitely. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Rosie did me a favor for sure.

(Kristie) I was counting again,
now there's five, there's four.

Natasha.

Natasha,
will you accept this rose?

Yes, definitely.
I'm a bit surprised.

But happily surprised.

- That's good.
- Thank you.

(Michelle)
The time's running out

and I'm really stressed.

Christy.

(Kristie)
The bachelor calls out

our name.

He holds quite a long time

before he says, "Christy."

[indistinct]

(Kristie) And I'm pushed
all the way down the line.

Still no Kristie with a K.

- Alysha.
- Killing me here.

(Michelle) I'm slightly
jealous that she got a rose.

- Will you accept this rose?
- Okay.

Chrystal.

Yay!

Will you accept this rose?

Let me think about it.
Yes.

(Poppy)
I'm doing the Ujjayi breath.

You breath in and out
through your nose.

Sounds a little bit
like Darth Vader.

Poppy.

Oh..

Poppy, will you accept
this rose?

Of course, I will, Arthur.

Thank you.

(Kristie) I'm looking at the
three girls in front of me.

There's one single rose left.

Doubt is definitely
creeping inside.

(Michelle) I'd be very disappointed
if I didn't get a rose tonight.

This has been, uh,
an incredibly tough decision.

(Kristie) If it's not meant to
be, it's not meant to be

and that's just the way
it's gonna be.

The final rose..

...is for..

...Kristie.

(Kristie)
Finally, finally, finally

he looks at me
and he says "Kristie."

Kristie, will you accept
this rose?

I don't know how to begin.
Of course.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Yes! That's me. Yay!

Ladies, if you did not
receive a rose

'please take a few moments
to say your goodbyes.'

[indistinct chatter]

Hate goodbye, ladies.

[indistinct chatter]

Nice to meet you.
Thank you so much.

Yeah, nice to meet you, too.

- See you.
- Yeah, see you.

(Fiona)
I'm feeling slightly relieved

completely
out of my comfort zone.

I think he's got
a great group of girls

and he's gonna find someone.

It's nice to have met you,
and good luck

um, in your quest to find
your perfect one.

Yeah, you, too.
You'll find someone.

(Nikki) I probably could
have been a bit more outgoing

and-and I guess
that's the difference

between probably getting chosen

and not getting chosen.

I hope you find love,
all these girls are amazing

so I'm sure one of these
will be right for you.

- Thank you so much.
- Thanks so much. Thank you.

Thank you, ladies, for accepting
these roses tonight.

It's been a very tense evening
for all of us.

But I look forward
to our adventures ahead.

'So enjoy your new home.'

- Cheers!
- Cheers!

- Whoo!
- Whoo-hoo!

(narrator)
Next time on "The Bachelor.."

- Come on down.
- Love is in the air.

Arthur organizes the first ever
series of spectacular dates.

Do you think
that they would've kissed

on the first one-on-one date?

Then a group date
leaves some girls at sea.

Oh, my God, no way!

Later, tears, as the pressure
proves too much.

Yeah, I'm really happy
right now.

You know, uh..

(Natalie)
I feel like an idiot 'cause

I've just broken him

on this obviously

very serious conversation.

(narrator) And who will make it
through the next rose ceremony?

(Danielle L) This really
could be my last night.

(narrator) And coming
up in the weeks ahead

dates get ever more exotic.

Are you serious?

(female #2) There are so
many feelings involved

people are gonna
start getting really hurt.

- As girl after girl..
- I wanna win.

(narrator) ...falls for
the bachelor's charms.

Yeah, I could see myself
falling for him.

[instrumental music]