What a dramatic ending to The Bachelor 2016! Was this the most dramatic finale ever, as per host Chris Harrison, with The Bachelor Ben having to pick one love over the another? And is Ben now engaged? Tonight we’ll hear from The Bachelor Ben Higgins, plus the final two, Lauren Bushnell and JoJo Fletcher. The Bachelor Ben Spoilers indicate that Ben gets a big surprise at the end, too. And who will be the next bachelorette? Find out all the answers tonight here during our live recap of “After the Final Rose.”
On The Bachelor 2016 finale, Ben was torn between his love for both Lauren and JoJo. Ben’s family was no help, for they adored both women. And the final dates gave Ben no clarity, with both ending on a heavy note, as the girls felt Ben’s struggle.
In the end, The Bachelor Ben Higgins chose Lauren Bushnell. What will JoJo say when she confronts Ben? Is she still in love with him? And will Ben accept Chris Harrison’s offer to have the final couple married right here on “After the Final Rose”? More exciting news: The Bachelor Ben Spoilers tell us that the next bachelorette will be revealed tonight. Will it be Caila Quinn? Do we want it to be?
WARNING: THE BACHELOR 2016 SPOILERS AHEAD!
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Here’s Bachelor Ben!
We’re live with Chris Harrison and our studio audience! And here’s The Bachelor Ben Higgins! He talks about how he learned a lot about himself and is a better man from when he started. He’s ready to show off his new love! He does say that it is hard to watch the show back; he has just watched bits and pieces. Ben recalls that Chris asked him during that time who he could not picture life without? That’s when Lauren came to mind. But it makes his stomach hurt to watch him and JoJo at the end. Does he regret telling JoJo he loved her, asks Chris? Ben says he tries not to have regrets, because everything led him to Lauren.
Ben and JoJo
JoJo and Ben are both nervous. JoJo says the show was hard to watch, but it’s good to see him. Ben says he will never regret having JoJo in his life. JoJo says it did help her to see the show and to know how hard things were on Ben, too. JoJo had prepared herself that last day to get engaged, so she was shocked to hear “but . . . ” from Ben. Ben points out how the outcome wasn’t the fault of either of them. Does he still love her? asks Chris. Ben says he still cares, but he has moved on with one person, so it’s “distant.”
Chris asked if JoJo sees differences in his relationship with Lauren since she has watched the season. Yes, now she sees the connection with Lauren from Day 1. JoJo says she’s friends with Lauren, thinks the world of Ben, and is happy for them. She feels that things happen for a reason. (Gosh, she is so gracious!) What’s hard is that sometimes there’s no good explanation, says Ben.
(We get a plug for Dancing with the Stars, which starts next Monday night. Yep, we’ll be covering it!)
Chris asks JoJo what her life has been like since Jamaica. Praying, self-reflection, thinking, says JoJo. She has put her life back together, and it’s great. Watching the show helped because she could see how Ben looked at Lauren as opposed to how he was with her. She does want to ask Ben what the “deciding factor” was. Ben says he wanted to stay open until the end, but that last day he couldn’t see his life without Lauren.
Chris then asks what JoJo’s feelings are for Ben. While she cherishes the memories, she has moved on and has peace. She’s cool. She seems genuinely happy for the engaged couple.
The New Bachelorette
Whaaaat? Chris says the new bachelorette is JoJo! I didn’t expect that. No Caila? I guess JoJo really has moved on! The crowd loves it. So does Ben! Has the runner-up ever been the bachelorette? I don’t think so. I guess she was able to get past her feelings for Ben. Awesome! Great choice, huh? I guess that’s what she meant by “everything happens for a reason.” Ben is happy for her.
Ben and Lauren
For the first time in public, here’s the happy couple. They have been seeing each other secretly, and Ben misses her more every time they are apart. Lauren talks about how Ben told her everything about his experience with JoJo when they were still in Jamaica, so watching the show wasn’t so hard now.
When did Lauren know that Ben was choosing her? Not until he proposed, says Lauren! Lauren wouldn’t change a thing. She’s more in love with Ben all the time. And Ben just smiles “like a kid in a candy store,” says Chris Harrison. Awwww. And Chris Harrison keeps teasing us about the surprise for Ben at the end . . . .
Chris asks if Lauren was waiting for the “but . . . . ” She admits she was afraid when there was a pause, and relieved when he got down on one knee. So what’s next? Lauren is moving to Denver in the next few weeks.
And the families have talked. Lauren’s brothers have taken Ben in like another brother. Lauren doesn’t want a long engagement. Ben wants to show her off.
AND in walks Jimmy Kimmel with a couple of questions. “Where do babies come from?” Ben doesn’t know. Will there be a cake at the wedding? “What exactly happens in the fantasy suite?” and he brings out two Barbie-type dolls. Hilarious.
Oh, one more. Are they going to watch JoJo on The Bachelorette? Yes. “That’s weird,” says Jimmy. Hey–Ben and Lauren will be on Jimmy Kimmel Live later tonight! Chris says they should carpool. Ha!
Chris reminds Ben how he told him how he “would marry Lauren tomorrow” if he could. Out comes Ben’s pastor from his home church. Does the couple want to get married right now? Lauren’s even wearing white! Neil Lane is there with wedding bands. But Ben says they really want to do a big wedding with their friends and family. He goes over to hug his pastor and says they will call him when they’re ready.
Ben has a surprise for Lauren next. He has her family come out. He borrows Lauren’s ring. On the last day, he called Lauren’s dad, but now he wants to do it in front of them. He gets on his knee and re-proposes in front of both of their families. Aw, how sweet. Looks like a family reunion as there are lots of hugs between both families. Ben looks thrilled and encourages both families to come up on stage.
Ben’s dad says this was “meant to be,” and they have “one heck of a girl” coming into their family–and another great family! Lauren’s dad says this experience is “surreal,” but they’re “thrilled.” Ben says he commits to getting married “very soon.” Ben wants to say how supportive Bachelor Nation has been throughout his journey.
This has been the most celebratory “After the Final Rose” I’ve ever seen. Who thinks this relationship will last? I’m often a skeptic, but my hand is up!
The happy couple kisses, the families mingle, and Chris Harrison announces that JoJo will take on The Bachelorette 2016 starting on May 23rd! See you then! What a great season of The Bachelor Season 20, huh? Ben and Lauren look so happy.
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