Overview
- This week's episode focused on cross-country hometown visits and a difficult rose ceremony that advanced two contestants.
- One contestant disclosed that a former partner died by suicide during her date, and her subsequent exit prompted strong reactions from viewers and press coverage.
- In new interviews, Mel Owens said he made a written pros-and-cons list to aid his decision but ultimately went with his gut.
- Longtime spoiler source Reality Steve says he has no confirmed winner this season, leaving the outcome unreported.
- ABC lists a Women Tell All on Oct. 29 and the finale with After the Final Rose on Nov. 5, with next-day streaming on Hulu.