‘Bachelor’ Ben Higgins on What to Expect in Drama-Filled Season 20

Ben kept his word about not getting physical with any of the 28 women on the first night – aside from plenty of hugs, some hand-holding and a peck on the corner of his mouth – but fear not: things will get steamier down the road, judging from the promos. Last season, Kaitlyn gave Shawn the first impression rose and they’re happily engaged and very much in love. From a unicorn to a pony to a drunk gal named Lace, Higgins overcame a lot of obstacles to survive his first night as America’s latest sweetheart. American war veteran, Jubilee, and the 20th season’s first limo arrival, Lauren B., snagged the floral trophies. How does it feel?

So what will happen on Episode 1 of The Bachelor Season 20? It’s a huge honor. “I did not expect that”, says Lauren (just kidding, I don’t actually remember who said it, but chances are, it’s a Lauren because there are four).

Then we got to the good stuff: The contestants started rolling up to meet Ben and get settled in the mansion (when do they bring in their luggage?!).

“We’ve talked about it and it seems like it would be fun”, Kaitlyn revealed prevoiusly. Will that change now that he’s the Bachelor? On a trip to his Warsaw, Indiana, home town, we get to see him interact with friends and family. He’s dynamic and there’s also fragility there and some self-deprecating humor that really balances it out. Sorry ladies, you were just too mild-mannered and down to earth to survive in the wild world of The Bachelor. “I think it’s not fair that Becca is here”, Lace bemoaned. Who do you think will win this season of The Bachelor? . It’s only the first night and Lace is already super jealous.

I just cyber-stalked my ex and his new flings – except I never dated the guy, nor will I ever have that opportunity. So maybe left to his own devices he’d be even more patient, but time is of the essence here. I have to give my first impression rose to Tiara. Are you surprised he kept her?

Amber and Becca made their return! Leah wanted to share her love of football with Ben and hiked up her dress so she could hike the ball to him.

Lace also became the show’s apparent breakout villainess, sniping about the other girls as she drank wine in the “Bachelor” mansion while boasting, “I’m way prettier than everyone”. Don’t those two look nice together?

So who are the women to watch? There was a lady in a rose hat (that I prayed would fall off), a lady with A MINIATURE HORSE, a girl who hiked a football between her legs, a girl who claimed gluten was Satan and had Ben literally break loaves of bread with her, and twins. Yes.

Amanda from the OC works for a skincare company and is a single mom. “He is as sweet as everyone thinks he is…I think he would be a great choice…”

Corey says: I guess we have our villain of the season. Top to bottom Ben is one of our favorite [Bachelors].

Do people love “The Bachelor“, “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise”, or do they love to hate these shows? This season, the dating reality show’s 20th, features humble hunk Ben Higgins as the titular bachelor.