Overview
- On a PEOPLE-hosted group photoshoot, the photographer said he saw particularly strong chemistry between Mel Owens and one woman.
- Peg shared a lively one-on-one at the Orange County Fair, complete with games and a surprise KC and the Sunshine Band performance, as Mel described the day glowingly.
- Nicolle told castmates she was “dating America” and discussed influencer ambitions and “Housewives status,” prompting backlash and a flurry of ‘villain’ labeling across coverage and social media.
- Despite a contestant raising concerns to Mel about authenticity in the house, he kept his focus on his connections as the week concluded with three women leaving the competition.
- Post-episode interviews featured a recently eliminated first-impression rose recipient reflecting on her experience, while the season continues Wednesdays on ABC with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.