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Joey Graziadei’s “Bachelor” journey began tonight as 32 suitors competed for his heart.
The ladies all wanted to make a good impression at the Season 28 premiere, and the limo that arrived didn’t disappoint.
Rachel from Hawaii gave Joey a lei, and Kelsey from New Orleans brought a voodoo doll.
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Taliyah boldly saves the date for a future wedding and Jess shows up on a boat.
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Taylor brings a giant bra and explains, “We’re here for massive support,” and Zoe hands Joey a tray with four bananas of different sizes, telling Joey something that touches his heart. I asked him to choose. After choosing one, he commented, “That’s bold. I like it.”
Tennis pros were hoping for references to the sport, and the women didn’t disappoint.
Madina arrives from a limousine overflowing with tennis balls, and Evalyn brings a referee’s chair.
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And then there was Lee, who showed up with a mysterious card she received from host Jesse Palmer on Charity Lawson’s After the Final Rose special.
It is later revealed that a mysterious card gave her the ability to steal one-on-one dates in her hometown.
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She explained: “It’s going to come at the expense of someone else. And all the girls there are so great. But to be honest, I feel so bad.”
Leah went on to tell Joey about the card: Their lives are on hold,” she said. “And this is like playing God and interfering with your journey.”
He told her, “Just the fact that you said that tells me a lot about your personality.”
She went on to say: And if I am, I am, and it doesn’t matter if I get a few cards. ”
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In the end, Leah told the other women about the card before throwing it into the fire, telling the camera that she felt it was the right thing to do.
Her honesty paid off and Joey made a good first impression of her. “The interpretations and thoughts on the cards that were handed to you said a lot to me about your personality and who you are,” Joey said. That’s a ton for me. ”
She got a rose…and a kiss!
Other women receiving roses include: Autumn, Chrissa, Daisy, Erica, Evalyn, Jen, Jess, Caitlin, Kelsey A., Kelsey T., Lexi, Lauren, Madina, Maria, Marlena, Rachel, Starr, Sydney; Taylor was included.
During the episode, fans also got a glimpse of the final rose ceremony, with Grazia Dei appearing alone in tears as the final rose remained on the podium.
He previously teased on Extra: “Obviously people saw me as very emotional.” “It was an ending that I didn’t expect. I don’t think it would be an ending that anyone expected.”
