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3 Women, 2 Roses, 1 Grant - The Bachelor (2025) Week 8 Recap

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BachelorClues breaks down the Fantasy Suites episode of The Bachelor Season 29 featuring Grant Ellis. With PaceCase away on her honeymoon, BachelorClues delivers a solo recap, first congratulating his longtime podcast partner on her wedding before diving deep into one of the most pivotal episodes of the season. He dissects the gameplay of the final three contestants—Juliana, Zoe, and Litia—highlighting their strategic moves, love level plays, and the impact of the looming absence of showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner. From Grant’s double wet thumb wipe to the significance of Latifah’s anti-Fantasy Suite play, every moment is scrutinized with precision. The episode also delves into the broader uncertainty surrounding the franchise’s future, the potential rise of Scott Teti as a new showrunner, and the shifting landscape of The Bachelor universe. Plus, BachelorClues teases an upcoming Survivor recap later this week.


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