• Rachel is a 27 year old fashion sales rep from NY. She bounced out of the limo and said, “I can’t wait to really get to know you.”
• Erika Uhlig is a 23 year old law student from Chicago Ill. She told Ben when she got out of the limo: “The verdict is in and you are guilty of being sexy.”
• Amber Bacon is a 23 year old labor and delivery nurse from Port Coquitlam, Canada. “My last name is Bacon, my friends call me ‘the baconator’” she tells Ben and asks if he wants a taste.
• Elyse Myers is a 24 year old personal trainer from Chicago, Ill. “Make sure you find me later, I am gonna make you sweat a little bit” she tells Ben.
• Jenna Burke is a 27 year old romance writer/blogger from NY. You know, our very own Carrie Bradshaw. She writes a blog called The Over Analyst. The two had a pretty awkward first meeting.  She messed up Ben’s line from The Bachelorette. “I screwed up,” she said as she walked away and then told the girls she messed up.
• Courtney Robertson is a 28 year old model from Santa Monica, CA. She says she is OK with the competition she will face on the show. “Hey cutie pie. Do you come here often?” she asks Ben. “I have the biggest crush on you. I love your hair, I am a hair girl.” Ben likes her and says to himself, “That is a pretty girl.”
• Emily is a 27 year old PhD epidemiology student from Chapel Hill, NC. She shows Ben how to sanitize and then gives him the first kiss.
• Samantha is a 26 year old advertising account manager from LA. “I’m Miss Pacific Palisades,” she brags but then admits she does not have the answer to world peace. “I’m more than a pageant girl,” she says.
• Casey S. is a 26 year old trading clerk form Leawood, KS. She is pretty boring at first meeting.
• Amber T. is 29 and from Waverly, NE. She is a critical care nurse who likes to shoot rifles and is very outdoorsy. She also eats cow balls and says she would be disappointed if Ben doesn’t eat cow balls. When she meets Ben, she makes a circle around the fountain and comes back to say hi a second time. “One more thing in case you don’t believe in love at first sight, here’s your second chance,” she says.
• Holly is a 34 year old pharmaceutical sales rep from Salyersville, KY. She comes out of the limo in a big funky flowered hat.
• Jamie is a 25 year old nurse from Dryden, NY who gained custody of and raised her siblings because she never had a father and her mother did not take care of them. She is shy and nervous out of the limo but Ben likes her anyway. “I am loving the brunettes,” he says after Jamie walks inside.
• Shira is an actress from LA. There is no age given for her –tells me right off the bat that she isn’t here for Ben’s love. She claims she knows everything about wine but when Ben tests her, she fails. Badly.
• Blakeley Shea is a 34 year old VIP cocktail waitress from Charlotte, NC. She tells Ben “I am the only Southerner.”
• Sheryl is a 72 year old retiree who comes out of the limo on crutches. “There is a story behind this,” she tells Ben. “I watched your show all last season. I fell madly in love with you.” Ben gives her a hug. “I am a family person. In that limo is my granddaughter.” Sheryl then introduces her granddaughter Brittney who is a 26 year old medical sales rep from Denver, CO. Brittney is a hugger. “That’s too cute,” Ben gushes as Brittney and Sheryl walk away. “I love grandmas,” he adds.
• Nicki is a 26 year old dental hygienist from Hurst, TX. She got married at 21 but got divorced when the marriage lost its passion. “I’m Nicki. Are you excited?” she asks Ben. “I’m glad it’s you. You’re precious. I’m glad it’s you.”
• Dianna is a 30 year old non-profit director from San Gabriel, CA. She strikes a pose out of the limo. She loses her train of thought and says, “OMG I had something I was going to say. I can’t even talk right now.”
• Jennifer is a 28 year old accountant from Oklahoma City, OK. She tells Ben, “I am an accountant, so, I wanted to give you some numbers….1 is the number of times I’ve been in love. Hopefully after tonight I can make it two.”
• Lyndsie J. is a 29 year old internet entrepreneur from Scottsdale, AZ. Her dad was a diplomat which means she moved around a lot internationally when young. She wrote a “goofy, dorky” poem for Ben.
• Anna is a 25 year old student from Detroit, MI. She barely looks at Ben out of the limo and walks past Ben without stopping. “It’s a bold move.”  Ben yells. “That’s gotta be some kind of first,” Ben states.
• Monica is a 33 year old dental consultant from Salt Lake City, UT. “I have a confession,” she shares. “I miss my dog more than anything.” Ben says, “Me too.”
• Jaclyn is a 27 year old advertising accountant from Newton, MA. She compliments Ben by saying: “You look very dapper.”
• Shawn is a 28 year old financial adviser from Phoenix, AZ. She is a single mom of son, Gavin. “Can I trust that we’ll grab some minutes inside?” she asks and hits him on his arm on her way inside. Ben says, “I love a slug on the arm.
• Kacie B. is a 24 year old administrative assistant from Clarksville, TN. She says she was heartbroken for Ben when he proposed to and was rejected by Ashley Hebert but was excited because she wants to date him herself.  “I’m from Tennessee,” she reveals. “Can we make a deal tonight? I promise I won’t sugar coat anything if you won’t.” Ben promised.
• Lindzi C. is a business development manager from Seattle, Washington. Her passion is to ride horses. Her last boyfriend broke up with her via text: “Babe, welcome to Dumpsville….population, YOU.” OUCH! She comes riding on a horse instead of arriving by limo and says, “Hi I’m Lindzi. This is Levi.” She continues, “You’re cute.” He responds. “You’re beautiful.” Ben says, “Save the best for last I suppose,” as she walks inside.

During the dinner party, Monica actually makes a move on Blakeley by telling her she’s “beautiful and amazing.” “There is something to say about a gorgeous real woman,” Monica confesses. Monica then asks for Blakeley for her number.

FIRST IMPRESSION ROSE
Ben gave the rose to Lindzi saying, “Your entrance was classic. I’m not giving this rose because of the horse. I like the conversation we had.”

ROSE CEREMONY
Jamie, Rachel, Blakeley, Emily, Kacie B., Casey S., Brittney, Erika, Shawn, Nicki, Jennifer, Elyse, Samantha, Courtney, Jaclyn, Monica, and Jenna all get roses.

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