Bachelorette tonight LIVE – Michelle & Rick share major PDA on steamy date as Nayte slams Chris S. as a ‘lying dweeb’

HOW MANY COUPLES FROM THE BACHELORETTE ARE STILL TOGETHER?

Of the 18 bachelorettes who left the show engaged, 12 of them are no longer with their partners.

The first bachelorette to star on the show, Trista Rehn, is still married to Ryan Sutter, and they have two children.

WHO ARE ALL THE CONTESTANTS ON THE BACHELORETTE?

Though some of them have been eliminated already, the men competing for Michelle’s heart at the outset of this season include:

• Alec, 29, Forest, VA
• Brandon J, 26, Portland, OR
• Brandon K, 29, Sulphur, LA
• Brett, 29, Houston, TX
• Bryan, 30, Houlton, WI
• Casey, Parkland, FL
• Christopher G, 27, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Chris S, 28, New Orleans, LA
• Clayton, 28, Eureka, MO
• Daniel, 26, Austin, TX
• Edward, 27, Brownsville, TX
• Eric, 25, Bridgewater, NJ
• Garrett, 33, Salt Lake City, UT
• Jack, 30, Greensborough, NC
• Jamie, 32, Tacoma, WA
• Joe Coleman, 28, Minneapolis, MN
• Joel, 31, Prescott, AZ
• Jomarri, 26, Portland, OR
• Leroy, 27, Durham, NC
• LT, 38, Bellevue, WA
• Martin 28, Cordoba, Argentina
• Michael, 30, Omaha, NE
• Mollique, 36, Jameshill, Jamaica
• Nayte, 27, Winnipeg, MB
• Olumide, 28, Woodland Park, NJ
• Pardeep, 30, Brooklyn, NY
• Peter, 26, Bellmore, NY
• PJ, 30, Austin, TX
• Rick, 32, Munroe Falls, OH
• Rodney, 29, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Romeo, 32, New York, NY
• Ryan, 30, Sanger, CA
• Spencer, 25, Cleveland, OH
• Trevor, 26, Rocklin, CA
• Will, 29, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

‘PUSHING MYSELF’

Michelle started off tonight’s episode by getting a heart-to-heart from host and former Bachelorette, Kaitlyn Bristowe.

The current ABC lead admitted despite wanting to “put walls up” following last week’s drama with the men, she is going to continue to “push” herself.

“I can’t wait to see what this week has in store,” she said with a big smile.

This week will see one group date and for the first time this season, TWO one-on-one’s.

MICHELLE’S ‘STEAMY SCENES WITH WINNER CUT TO AVOID SPOILING SEASON’

Michelle Young’s scenes with the winner of her season were cut as their connection was “so strong” it would “give away ending,” a source told The Sun.

One production insider exclusively told The Sun: “Producers have had to cut down so, so many of [Michelle and the winner’s] scenes because their connection is so strong, people would assume it’s inevitable they end up together. 

“They cut out their first kiss and didn’t air a lot of scenes that showed their strong connection. 

“And it’s really strong and really genuine, probably the most genuine connection a lead has had on this show. 

“Even with their scenes scaled back, people can sense their chemistry. They seem like they’ll be a couple who makes it.”

NOT COMING UP ROSES

Tonight’s rose ceremony showed if Michelle would end up giving her rose to the controversial Chris S. following the drama he stirred up in the house.

The Minnesota beauty proceeded to hand out the red flowers to all the men but three.

However, Chris S. was given another chance and got the last rose.

She eliminated Chris G., Will and Romeo.

DRAMA IN THE HOUSE

Chris S. attempted to defend himself to Nayte but the conversation quickly went south.

During their argument, Chris was not able to explain why he named Nayte specifically and tried walking away several times.

Nayte then yelled that Chris is a “dweeb” and labeled him as an “outcast” in the house as “no one will talk to him.”

“I’m not going to talk to him from here on out. That dweeb,” he repeated.

OH NO, NAYTE!

Michelle spilled to Nayte that Chris C. decided to “single him out” by naming him as one of the people who acts like he “has it in the bag.”

Nayte denied acting in that way whatsoever.

“We were vibing the whole time and now it’s going downhill for no reason.

“I’m really pissed off and guess what, Chris S, it’s time to talk,” Nayte fired off in a confessional.

CHRIS S. TO THE RESCUE?

Following the group date’s drama with Michelle not feeling “seen,” Chris C. addressed the cast and slammed them for not paying attention to the Bachelorette.

He then grabbed Michelle and led her out to another room before any of the other men – including Brandon who also tried to get time with her.

Chris C. then told Michelle that certain guys in the group are acting like they “have it in the bag” regarding their relationship.

“I want to make it clear, no one has it in the bag,” Michelle assured.

He then awkwardly leaned in for a kiss but Michelle went for a hug.

“This is a desperate attempt to get at her feelings,” the men told Chris.

GRAMMER TIME

Musician Andy Grammer performed his new single, Lease On Life, after Michelle and Rick’s date.

The couple swayed together on the sparkling dance floor and couldn’t keep their hands – or their lips – off of each other.

“Today was one of my favorite days. I can truly be myself around Rick. He appreciates the small moments,” she emphasized.

EMOTIONAL JOURNEY

Rick opened up to Michelle about his emotional story with his parents, specifically his dad.

He explained that when he was a teenager, he saw a text pop up on his dad’s phone that was from a woman who was not Rick’s mother.

Rick began to cry as he told Michelle his dad was having an affair and he eventually told his mom about the heartbreaking news.

Years later, Rick’s father unexpectedly passed away after being found collapsed on the floor.

“I knew that until the day he died, my dad blamed me for blowing the whistle,” Rick said in tears, feeling blamed for “breaking up” his family.

PRODUCER PLANT?

Fans were NOT buying that Michelle and Rick happened to stumble upon a wish box in the woods that had specific details directed towards the pair.

Many viewers accused producers of planting the prop – which they are often known to do throughout the episodes.

RICK AND ROLL

Michelle and Rick had their first one-on-one date by escaping the Palm Springs heat to head up to the mountains.

They took a trolley cart up to the top of a mountain to be “in tune with nature.”

They stumbled upon a wish box, which asked hikers to write down a wish and leave it in a wooden box that’s sitting on the trail.

After chatting about what to wish for, Michelle and Rick wrote down they wish to “find love by having the hard conversations.”

EMOTIONAL CONVERSATIONS

Michelle opened up to the various men about how they did not give her the attention she wanted during their group date.

They all were upset by their actions and vowed to do better, with Olu even breaking down in tears over the subject.

Olu got emotional again talking to Michelle, saying as they both cried: “What you said reminded me of my sisters.

“Being that girl that’s isolated and not feeling love. Me being that male figure in my sisters life, having to uplift them and tell them you’re beautiful. You can do anything.”

He ended by adding: “I appreciate you, I really do. You’re a strong woman.”

‘I WASN’T SEEN’

Attempting to explain her thoughts, Michelle sat down with Kaitlyn for an emotional chat.

Michelle began crying as she opened up about where she is coming from: “Growing up as the only Black girl in my class, I always felt like I was looked over.

“And I thought this need to feel seen would go away but it’s obviously affecting how I’m feeling.”

FANS BASH MICHELLE’S ‘NEEDINESS’

As Michelle continues to say she is “hurt” by the men “not making small moments” as she is “standing alone,” viewers bashed the lead for being “needy.”

‘I’M HURT’

Michelle appeared to have a bad night with her fellas, as she repeatedly felt “hurt” by their actions.

Throughout the group date, the men mingled with each other and looked to have a fun time however, they hardly paid any attention to Michelle.

She continued to complain in confessionals about how she’s learning that “not feeling seen” is “very hurtful” to her.

As she is standing around the set, the men who won the Teddy Bear Takedown challenge jumped on the bed to celebrate with each other – as Michelle is left looking lonely and confused.

‘TEDDY BEAR TAKEDOWN’

The next slumber party event was dubbed the “teddy bear takedown.”

The event required two men to fight for their chance to spend more time with Michelle by brawling with giant teddy bears.

Between the duo, one winner from each match will get their time extended with Michelle, with the losing team having to head back home.

SEEING DOUBLE

Tonight’s group date was slumber party themed with the night starting off rocky.

Michelle was upset as she wanted “intimate moments” with the group so she could get to know them more.

However, the date took a turn when the a large curtain dropped which revealed the famous WWE sisters, the Bella Twins, having a pillow fight on the bed.

Seeing Nikki and Brie Bella fighting made Michelle tense up, as she admitted this was “not the best day” for this specific activity with all the drama going on in the house.

FEELING ROSY

Despite Martin’s controversial comments about Jamie, Michelle decided to continue their relationship and gave him a rose.

Fans were confused as Michelle had typically shown little to no tolerance with “red flags” the men have shown.

FANS SLAM MARTIN

After Martin made questionable comments towards Michelle about Jamie, she attempted to get clarity on why he was defending someone who insulted her.

Martin blamed his comments about Jamie on childhood trauma and his inability to communicate properly – which Michelle appeared to warm up to.

However, fans were furious with his comments and advised Michelle to eliminate the suitor.

MESSY MARTIN?

Following their one-on-one date racing, Michelle and Martin got cozy in a jacuzzi that was right on the car track.

As they were soaking in the tub, Martin appeared to offend Michelle as he went on about how he could “see” where villain Jamie was coming from before he was eliminated last week.

She defended her behavior to him, saying: “I’m a strong woman. And only he and I know what was in that conversation.”

“I’m not sure if he’s defending him or why he’s talking about this right now,” she said in a confessional.

A commercial break spliced the tension but it is unclear if Martin will get a rose and see another day on the Bachelorette.

FAST BUT NOT FURIOUS

Michelle chose Martin to go on her first one-on-one date of tonight’s episode.

The bleached-haired contestant and the schoolteacher headed to the BMW race track to do donuts in their luxury sports cars.

After getting their need for speed fulfilled, the pair shared a passionate kiss by their vehicles.

‘WHY CLAYTON?!’

Many members of Bachelor Nation is still upset over Clayton Echard being chosen as the next lead of the show.

Fans are furious out of all of the men on Michelle Young’s season, they went with the footballer for the next Bachelor.

‘PUSHING MYSELF’

Michelle started off tonight’s episode by getting a heart-to-heart from host and former Bachelorette, Kaitlyn Bristowe.

The current ABC lead admitted despite wanting to “put walls up” following last week’s drama with the men, she is going to continue to “push” herself.

“I can’t wait to see what this week has in store,” she said with a big smile.

This week will see one group date and for the first time this season, TWO one-on-one’s.

WHERE IS MICHELLE YOUNG’S SEASON BEING FILMED?

According to Reality Steve, Young’s season was filmed in Palm Springs, California.

While the exact location of the filming is unknown, Steve revealed that he does not believe that it takes place at La Quinta, where Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams’ season was filmed last year.

Part of this season was also filmed in Minnesota.

Steve revealed that for most of August 2021, Young’s season was filmed at the Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis.