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Episode 2
The Fallout & Elimination: Part 1Broadcast date: Monday, 7 December 2009 at 20h00
The second episode started exactly where the first left off...in the middle of the Face-Off between Vita and Mrs. B.
I give Vita props for apologizing because I'm not sure I could have done that. I imagine that was the most difficult thing she's ever had to do, and then to not receive an apology in return from Mrs. B, although not shocking, was inexcusable.
After a rough first night of 'getting to know each other,' everyone settled into the mansion and headed for bed. And to add to an already awkward situation, the moms are sharing rooms with the women...WHAT? Is there no privacy?
Then the next day, The Cara Factor strikes again. You gotta love her because she is SO clueless. What woman shows off her lingerie collection to the mother of a man you're trying to date?
That afternoon the moms set out to prepare each of their sons for the first elimination night. Mrs. B has it out for Vita and lets JoJo know exactly how she feels. However, Vita's not her only target: Misty better watch out! But, JoJo was quick to remind his mother that you can't judge someone based on their ethnicity...I'm predicting a mother/son face-off in the future over this one!
Lorraine and Esther are both quick to shoot down Cara when Michael and Robb both show an interest. Frankly, I'd add Cara to the 'Not Mother Approved' list too.
The "Cell Phone" elimination process was a modern day touch. It reminds me of the break-up scene when Carrie was broken up with on a post-it note in Sex in the City. The cell phone is the new 'post-it note.' Guys can break up via text message these days.
Here's a breakdown of the Cell Phone Elimination Text lingo for you to follow:
Yes = One or more of the guys is interested in you and would like to keep you around to get to know you better.
No = None of the guys have an interest in pursing you further. You've been eliminated and must pack your bags and leave the mansion that night.
Meet at the Pool = The guys are on the fence, and will make a final decision later that night after you've answered a few questions.
The Vita/Mrs. B issues continued, even after she gets a text asking her to meet the boys at the pool. Mrs. B, in reference to Vita, made 'devil' ears with her hands. Will this woman ever stop? Honestly, I would not want anything to do with JoJo after meeting this woman.
At the pool, 5 of the women meet with the guys and 2 of them have to go home. I think eliminations are always awkward in reality shows. Luckily, the guys made a few smart decisions. Megan stayed. I love that! But, they also kept Cara.
At the very least, she provides comic relief. THEN ... JoJo made the boldest move of all ... asking Vita to stay. Mrs. B's blood must have been boiling. After the elimination she got into it with JoJo, making it clear that no woman will be put above her. Let the games begin!
Here's my problem. Between Misty and Vita, I'm not sure either of them is actually interested in JoJo. I think at this point in the show, it's simply about making Mrs. B uncomfortable and playing to win. That's really no better.
After the first elimination, some of the women decided to show off their some of their 'not so ladylike traits' ... frankly, they should have kept their mouths closed.
The next day, Dana White from the Ultimate Fighting Championship arrives with his team to put the women through an endurance test. All of the woman kicked ass. Then, the boys show up! The boys have to go through the same challenge the women just went through...and the women showed them up big time! JoJo and Robb barely made it through. Watch here to see how they faired in the workout:
After Robb was hauled off to the emergency room, 4 of the women were chosen to avoid elimination later that night by Dana for performing so well in the day's challenge: Camilla, Stacey, Cara and Brittany.
Next week: Group dates occur and one-on-one time happens with the boys and a girl of their own choosing without the approval of the moms.
Source: NBC.com
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