The Bachelorette

Could the Bachelorette's journey be over before it really gets started? A downward spiral of emotions and tears in one jaw-dropping week has Ashley questioning whether she should quit. It all starts with a one-on-one date as Ashley takes Ben C. to a private dance studio where she attempts to teach him a few quick dance steps. A little out of his element, Ben C. manages to keep up, but that afternoon, Ashley takes him to an open air mall. As the couple practices their dance moves in public, hundreds of strangers join in behind them in a large flash mob! Far*East Movement, whose music was played for the flash mob dance, appears live to give the couple and onlookers a special concert. That night, at a romantic dinner, Ashley admits to him that she is afraid that not all the men are there for her. Will Ben C. prove that he alone has eyes for her, or will the date end in a catastrophe?When Ashley arrives at the mansion to pick up 10 men for a special group date, Jeff decides the time has come to finally reveal his face to the Bachelorette. What will Ashley's response be to finally seeing the masked man? Then it's off to the Comedy Store where roast master general Jeffrey Ross explains to the guys that they will participate in a roast -- of Ashley -- in front of a packed house. Some of the men are reluctant to make jokes at Ashley's expense, but William decides to go for it ... with disastrous results, and the Bachelorette is brought to tears. Things only get worse when she seeks solace in Bentley's arms. Unbeknownst to her, the deceitful bachelor can't pass up an opportunity to "mess with her head." To him, it's all a big game.At the after party that night, Ashley addresses the guys, letting them know that some of them stepped over the line with their hurtful jokes. William, who is very apologetic, can only find one way to make amends and makes a dash for the exit. Will he come back? And who will be the recipient of the group date's rose: Bentley or another man who truly is full of good intentions?And then the roof caves in, as Bentley delivers a massive blow to Ashley. He gives her the crushing news that will put an end to her hopes, and has her questioning if she can move on. How will she handle this emotional juggernaut? She knows she needs to somehow pull it together for an individual date with J.P., who deserves her full attention like the other men that are there. But will she be able to reclaim her dignity and her hopeful romantic optimism?Distraught over the difficult week, Ashley cancels the cocktail party and causes fear in the hearts of some of the bachelors. But will the Bachelorette be able to mend her own heart and persevere to find her happy ending?At the start of the episode, Ashley's 15 suitors are (in alphabetical order):Ames, 31, a portfolio manager from New York, New YorkBen C., 28, a lawyer from New Orleans, LouisianaBen F., 28, a winemaker from Sonoma, CaliforniaBentley, 28, a businessman from Salt Lake City, UtahBlake, 27, a dentist from Greenville, South CarolinaChris D., 25, a sports marketing coordinator from Chicago, IllinoisConstantine, 30, a restaurant owner from Atlanta, GeorgiaJeff, 35, an entrepreneur from St. Louis, MissouriJ.P., 34, a construction manager from New York, New YorkLucas, 30, an oilfield equipment distributor from Odessa, TexasMickey, 31, a chef from Cleveland, OhioNick, 26, a personal trainer from Tampa, FloridaRyan P., 31, a solar energy executive from Corona Del Mar, CaliforniaWest, 30, a lawyer from Chapin, South CarolinaWilliam, 30, a cellular phone salesman from Galloway, Ohio