The Bachelorette star Hannah Brown eliminated three bachelors -- Connor Jenkins, Daron Blaylock and Matthew Spraggins -- during the second episode of Season 15 that aired Monday night on ABC.
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The Bachelorette broadcast began with Luke Parker, a 24-year-old import/export manager from Gainesville, GA, talking about how he could already envision a future and having a family with Hannah.
The Bachelorette host Chris Harrison then dropped by the mansion with the first Date Card of the season, and it had the following names on it for a group date: Luke P., Grant Eckel, a 30-year-old who is unemployed from San Clemente, CA; Luke Stone, a 29-year-old political consultant from Washington, DC; Mike Johnson, a 31-year-old portfolio manager from San Antonio, TX; Jed Wyatt, a 25-year-old singer and songwriter from Nashville, TN; Jonathan Saunders, a 27-year-old server from Los Angeles, CA; John Paul Jones, a 24-year-old from Lanham, MD; and Dylan Barbour, a 24-year-old tech entrepreneur from San Diego, CA.
For the date, the guys competed in a "Mr. Right" pageant. Not only were there props to play with, but the guys also had to model in Speedos.
Hannah didn't really care whether the men had hidden talents; she just wanted them to show up and show a little personality.
The guys received tips from runway expert and former America's Next Top Model judge Miss J Alexander as well as two celebrity drag queens, Alyssa and Alaska.
There were two parts of the competition: A runway walk and talent show.
For the runway portion of the competition, Mike, dubbed "Magic Mike" by the judging panel, twerked in his Speedo, and Jed wowed Hannah in his Speedo and cowboy boots.
But Luke took it home with a completely chiseled body. John Paul Jones, in fact, admitted he couldn't compete with the "Greek god." Even Miss J seemed to be blushing.
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As for the talent portion, there was juggling and high-heel walking. John Paul Jones rode a unicycle and Jed performed a country song for Hannah. Grant said "it was all over" once Jed brought out his guitar and sang.
RELATED LINK: 'THE BACHELORETTE' COUPLES NOWWhen Luke P. Got up on the stage, he said he already gave Hannah a piece of his heart and hopes to give her the rest later.
"It's pretty crazy because it's so soon, but I can't hide it. Hannah, I am genuinely starting to fall in love with you," Luke P. announced before kissing her in front of all the other guys while she was sitting on the judging panel.
Dylan and Jonathan questioned Luke P.'s sincerity because although love at first sight might exist, it takes time to get to know someone and really fall in love with them.
In the end, however, Luke was crowned "Mr. Right" and received his crown and sash.
That night, Hannah thanked her bachelors for being bold and making her feel like a queen.
When Luke P. pulled Hannah aside for a chat, the guys discussed how it's too early to say the word "love."
Hannah wanted Luke to explain how he could feel love for her so fast, but he insisted his feelings were genuine and he "was starting to fall in love" because he had never felt a connection like this with a woman before.
All Hannah wanted was a man who was going to fight for her, so she loved hearing this.
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"It makes me feel excited, but what the crap is happening?! I'm the girl who zones in on a guy and says, 'That's my guy,' and there's such a part of me that wants to be like, 'Him. It's him.' Because he's saying everything my heart needs to say -- everything."
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Mike then told Luke P. that he didn't want Hannah's emotions to be "rattled" because of something he said that may not be true. Mike called the statement blasphemous and said he's never heard a guy confess love so early "in the history of man."
Luke told the guys it's his personality to go after what he wants no matter what it takes or the circumstances. He thought Hannah was the most beautiful girl he’s ever seen.
Hannah then sat down with Jed and said she was attracted to his southern charm but also his openness to new people, places and experiences.
Hannah noted Jed had an ability to calm her down while Luke P. tended to "take [her] breath a little bit."
Hannah decided to give the group-date rose to Jed because he had shined brightly on the date.
Hannah then embarked on a one-on-one date with Tyler Gwozdz, a 28-year-old psychology graduate student from Boca Raton, FL.
She called him a "stud" with his dark hair and blue eyes, like a Tim Tebow -- "but hotter."
The couple took a helicopter ride and Tyler noted he felt like "the luckiest guy in the world."
Hannah and Tyler then got a little dirty and went ATVing. He called her "fearless" and admitted he couldn't keep up with her because she was going about 100 miles per hour.
Tyler felt a lot of pressure on their date, but Hannah advised him to be as honest, open and comfortable with her as possible.
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The couple then enjoyed a rooftop dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel, and Tyler was no longer worried about looking cool. He was going to be vulnerable with the Bachelorette and try to be himself.
Tyler asked Hannah to share her dreams with him, and she revealed she wants to be a wife and mom and have a family. Hannah would also love to have her own career and give everything she has to it.
Hannah decided to give Tyler a rose at the end of their date, and they sealed it with a kiss.
Tyler said Hannah is everything a man could ever want in a woman, and Hannah thought it was the best first date ever. She had so much hope for her journey ahead.
The next Group Date belonged to the following men: Daron; Connor J.; Devin Harris, a 27-year-old talent manager from Sherman Oaks, CA; Matteo Valles, a 25-year-old management consultant from Atlanta, GA; Kevin Fortenberry, a 27-year-old behavioral health specialist from Manteno, IL; Dustin Kendrick, a 30-year-old real estate broker from Chicago, IL; Tyler Cameron, a 26-year-old general contractor from Jupiter, FL; Joey Jones, a 33-year-old finance manager from Bethesda, MD; Peter Weber, a 27-year-old pilot from Westlake Village, CA; and Garrett Powell, a 27-year-old golf pro from Birmingham, AL.
Three guys didn't receive a date this week: Matthew; Connor Saeli, a 24-year-old investment analyst from Dallas, TX; and Cameron "Cam" Ayala, a 30-year-old in software sales from Austin, TX, who was clearly frustrated by the news.
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The next group date challenged the guys to a roller derby competition in which the guys were split into two teams. Hannah was a bit nervous about roller skating because the last time she tried, she had broken her arm.
There were a lot of spills and falls, and some guys even looked like Bambi. Connor J struggled so much that he got a minute alone with Hannah and she wiped off his sweat.
Meanwhile, Cam was tired of being cooped up in the house while Hannah was forming bonds with other men.
Dustin performed well on the date -- until a guy knocked him down. Dustin hurt his ankle but was at least able to stand up. As for Daron, he scored a lot if points for his team, and Tyler C. admitted he's a sore loser but still had a lot of time to make up.
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Peter then told Hannah relationships have been on the back burner for him but he's a hopeless romantic and can't wait to find The One. He thought Hannah looked "unreal" and told the cameras she's "an amazing woman."
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Suddenly, Cam stormed in on the group date with flowers. Hannah apologized to Kevin since Cam had interrupted their time together.
Tyler C. was pissed about Cam trying to steal time because he had already been through that with Scott Anderson.
The guys found Cam's move disrespectful, but Hannah thought it was a good surprise because he let her know that he had been thinking about her.
Cam said he just wanted to reaffirm his intentions with Hannah and let her know that he was well aware of her expectations -- a man who would push the conventions and break out of his comfort zone.
Tyler C. confronted Cam about the situation, saying all the guys were fighting for time. Cam said this just comes with the territory of being on The Bachelorette, and then Garrett told him that he didn't appreciate the move either because he had stepped on everyone's toes.
Most of the guys seemed to agree Cam had overstepped the boundaries and lost a lot of respect for him that night.
At the end of the night, Hannah gave the group date rose to Dustin because he got back up after falling -- literally. She was very impressed by him that day.
When the cocktail party commenced, Hannah was in tears. She was overwhelmed by emotions, saying she was so grateful for this experience but felt scared to make decisions when she didn’t know everyone that well.
Hannah gushed about having more than she could ever want, but she had to determine what type of guy she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.
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Kevin didn't get any time with Hannah on the group date, and when he finally got to sit down with her at the cocktail party, Cam interrupted and offered Hannah some chicken nuggets while sitting in the middle of a rose-shaped heart. Kevin was so angry he ended up throwing nuggets at Cam.
Tyler C. suggested he got butterflies every time he saw Hannah and he'd be an open book for her. Hannah liked the way he looked at her and said he always seemed "locked in" on her.
Tyler gushed about how he couldn't keep his eyes off her, and then he went in for a kiss.
Luke P. then gave Hannah a massage. She asked him to take his shirt off so she could massage him as well, and she just couldn't believe how "hot" he was.
"Can we just skip the main course and go to the dessert? Luke P. Is the dessert," Hannah told the cameras, adding that time with him was thrilling.
Jed interrupted the moment and said Luke without his shirt on "wasn't super appealing." Hannah then got upset and swore numerous times. She didn't know how to handle the situation given Jed seemed upset and the scenario was clearly awkward.
Hannah found Jed afterwards, and he was sweet about the incident. He said dating multiple people was definitely more difficult for her than it was for him. The pair then laughed about it and kissed by the warm fire.
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It then became time for the second Rose Ceremony of the season.
Hannah handed out roses in the following order: Tyler C., Garrett, Devin, Connor S., Luke P., Dylan, Luke S., Mike, Peter, Kevin, Jonathan, Joey, Matteo, John Paul Jones, Grant, and finally Cam.
Hannah was continuing to look for a guy who made bold moves.
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Luke P. swept Hannah off her feet and then the couple engaged in a steamy makeout session behind closed doors. Neither person was holding back.
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