And the world breathes a collective SIGH of relief because...

Kasey finally got the boot. But not before he told Ali about his true intentions of wanting to GUARD and PROTECT HER HEART--about 8 more times. WEIRDO!!!

Anyway...I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's go back to the beginning.

First off, the group is now in Iceland...(sure why not?---No Bachelor or Bachelorette has taken the show there...I'm so waiting for the season they decide to go to Romania.---It's coming...just you watch.)

The first task is a "competition" for one on one date with Ali. Although...as always these competitions are sooooooo rigged. The guys were all expected to write Ali a love poem and then recite it to her. And guess who gets to pick the winner??? ALI of course...some competition! That's bogus. Ali basically decided that instead of sending a special card to one guy of her choice to the guys hotel---she asked her choice in person. Right? RIGHT! The poems were okay---nothing too spectacular. I must admit I was BUSTING up in a number of areas...

1. The wrestler pleading with the Icelandies for some help...HYSTERICAL. Of course they aren't going to help you---uh hello...you could possibly beat them over the head with your crutches!!!

2. That fool who has said 2 words since he's been on the show (AKA --2 words Chris) SUCKED ROYALLY for his poem! Hey buddy...no one said you had to memorize it! You literally never speak and when you're forced to...that's what we get? Aye yay yay! No wonder he sticks to 2 words!

3. Kasey---that's all I have to say...but of course I'll say more. My man...Cape Cod Chris thought his lips froze because he couldn't understand a word he said..FINALLY someone else says it! Although, we all know...it had nothing to do with the cold. The subtitles had me in tears! Had we been able to understand from the beginning...I'm sure it included his coined phrase.

Okay...so the winner is Kirk...of course it was. It had to be him. That's the one guy that she hasn't dated one on one but who she made out with during that "video shoot". They buy some cheesy sweaters, then spend some time together only for us to find out that....(cue scary music)---He has been plagued with Asbestos and Mold contamination. Once again...that's a new twist to the Bachelor/Bachelorette story. Since his illness, he's had a passion for life and is very upbeat. I'm not sure how I feel about Kirk. There is really nothing bad about the guy---I can't imagine who she is going to end up with. She LIKES THEM ALL!!!!

Next date...was the group date. Again...a really boring date. They rode some horses, visited a cave, Ty stood out as the farm hand who helped everyone get around. Ali got to show off her kick ass body once again--(okay so I'm a little bitter...but hey...remember my state. I'm sooooo pregnant that I'm allowed to be a hater for like a minute okay?) Anyway, she has some kissy kissy time with Cape Cod, she spends some time with Ty, she reprimands Frank for not stepping up---and then she gives Ty the rose. That pretty much sums it up, right?

Next up the 2 on 1 date---Justin the Wrestler and Kasey the Deaf...oh yes! Who didn't see that coming? Kasey was wayyyy to intimidated by Justin. Justin was wayyyy to cocky and well---we knew the date was bound for disaster. EASY WRESTLER...this isn't a match okay? My favorite part about that whole segment was how the Wrestler FINALLY decides to get a cast he can walk on! Uh---yeah...good idea...probably something you should have considered before you started the show. I loved the dramatic "throwing away" of the crutches in the public trash can on the street. I'm sure the doctor's office could have disposed of them for you. THEN the kicker is Ali pretending to be surprised by this grandiose gesture. Really Ali? This was surprising to you? I doubt it. And why do I doubt it? Because there is no way you would have asked a cripple to go mountain climbing on a freaking volcano if you thought he had crutches! Am I right? or am I right?

This particular 2 on 1 date was like none other. Other than the helicopter ride...Ali basically had two separate dates. One inside a cave...and one outside a cave. I was happy to see that the Wrestler played a fair game inside the cave and didn't use the time to bash Kasey (no need really...the guy can mess things up on his own!)---Then the time finally arrived for Kasey to show Ali his tattoo (which I forgot to mention...Frank completely encouraged him to do---what a fake jerk. He knew that would freak Ali out and his whole sympathetic..."Hey buddy...this is your time to shine" speech made me throw up in my mouth a little!) Anyway, it was perfect editing---Ali had just finished saying how all Kasey needs to do is be normal and then BAM---the ink is revealed---leaving her speechless. He made it clear that he will finally have a rose to give someone in return. Uh okay...sure...whatever you say PSYCHO!

Ali finally presented the rose to the lucky guy and it was not only abrupt, but also CHEESY beyond belief! "Kasey...I need to let you go so you can find the girl for you."---Newsflash Ali...he thinks you're the girl!!! Get it??? So as dramatic as ever....he's left alone on the glacier and the 2 fly off (no contact or conversation between the 2 of them) She clearly doesn't want the wreslter...but she had to choose the lesser of 2 evils at this point.

The cocktail party is next and the only thing worth mentioning is that Forehead used this time to make fun of Kasey. As much as Kasey is worth making fun of...I'm not sure I was cool with Forehead doing it. There is really no need to bring up a guy that isn't even on the show anymore. BUT clearly the guy is grasping at straws to try and get her attention---so a little blue pen and some creative art...and VIOLA....he's the "funny guy" with an insanely huge head!

The other thing is Frank got the kick in the pants he needed during the group date and stepped up to getting some alone time with Ali during the cocktail party which she really liked!

The final thing is...2 Words Chris finally left. I was going to write-- said good-bye (because that's 2 words and that's all he can handle for a day)...but it's more appropriate to just say---he left. Don't worry...you won't miss him. AT ALL!!! (another 2 words!!!)

So who do I think Ali winds up with...
As much as I love Cape Cod Chris---I just don't think it's him. I'm not seeing enough gushing over him. (and I can't see why!!!!)
Roberto---she's definitely into him...but she also feels he's wayyyy to good for her. So I'm not sure she could handle a long term relationship with someone like him.
Kirk---well that just seems a little too easy, right? But dang...that fool has been through a lot. Ali can you handle that?
Justin---oh please his days are sooo numbered. He's out next week for sure.
Frank---again...not sure about him. He's next to snap.
Forehead---uh... yeah...right.
Ty---I don't think she has enough in common with the cowboy.

So friends...what do you think? It's really hard to judge who she ends up with because like I mentioned before...SHE GUSHES OVER all of them! Today, I say the top 3 are still, Roberto, Cape Cod Chris, and Kirk...of those 3 Kirk and Cape...and of those 2...Kirk.

We'll see.

Until next time...stop and smell the roses
Lindaffodil