On tonight's episode of The Bachelor, the girls were split up over three dates.  Six would go on a group date.  Two would head out with Brad, but only one would come home.  And one woman would get to spend a very special one-on-one date with Brad.  On the dates and at the cocktail party before the rose ceremony, many women get emotional and Brad is left with a tough decision, eliminating three women throughout the night.

Jenni received the first note, letting her know that she would be spending time one-on-one with Brad.  He arrived in a helicopter, picking her up right at the house.  The two flew to a rooftop where they shared a romantic meal.  On the date, it was obvious that there was a genuine and strong connection between the two and he didn't hesitate to hand her that rose.  They shared many kisses and it seems she will be there probably until the end.

Six of the girls went on their group date with Brad to an improv class.  Hillary really got a chance to show Brad her goofy side and was totally uninhibited.  The same cannot be said for Kristy, who struggled through the date, and ended up bursting into tears.  She competed for most embarrassing moment with Bettina, who yelled out that she loved Brad in a game, then said she meant it in her interview.  However, Bettina's declaration of love got Brad's attention and he gave her the rose.

Rivals DeAnna and Jade are invited to the two-on-one date but only one of them will be coming back.  The ladies have dinner with Brad and immediately begin competing for his attention, trying to top the other one every time he posed a question.  When they were alone with him, they tried to show softer sides and force their connections with him.  In the end, he chose DeAnna, saying that he felt more with her, and sent a crying Jade home to Nashville.

Before the rose ceremony, the girls grill Brad and find out he kissed Jenni first.  They all immediately turn on her, particularly Bettina who calls her a liar and a slut.  Jenni doesn't seem to care and say she's only there for Brad.  Safe at the rose ceremony along with Bettina and DeAnna, Brad had to choose three more to join them.  He gave the first rose to Kristy, and also kept Sheena and Hillary, sending McCarten and Stephy home.

Next week on The Bachelor, an emotional Hillary leaves the show.


- Gina Scarpa, BuddyTV Staff Writer
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