The Bachelor

S12:E08 - Episode 7

Romantic adventures await Matt and the final three women -- Amanda, Chelsea and Shayne -- as they travel to the Caribbean for overnight dates in Barbados. From beautiful seaside excursions to exotic jungle adventures, the dates are filled with excitement and passion, as Matt continues to explore what his future would be like with each of these potential mates. At the end of each evening, the Bachelor has the opportunity to present the bachelorette with an invitation to spend the night in a "fantasy suite," with the hope that she will accept. But will she? It's a wild, romantic ride with each of the women -- until Matt has to make a heart-wrenching decision to eliminate one of them.Matt takes Shayne on the ride of her life as they Jet Ski through crystal blue waters. After some sexy play in the sea, they relax on a private beach -- then they spend the evening at a private villa. Shayne puts it all out there so that Matt knows exactly how she feels. She admits that she's falling in love.Amanda takes a leap of faith with Matt on a thrilling day of zip lining through the lush Barbadian jungle; together, they conquer their fears. Then at dinner, Amanda challenges herself yet again, laying her heart on the line and explaining why she's been holding back. She expresses her feelings to Matt to prove that she doesn't want to lose him, and hopes that she isn't too late.Finally, Matt takes Chelsea on an exhilarating swim with sea turtles. But the date isn't all fun. Concerned that she is too distant, the Bachelor questions Chelsea's intentions and asks her some tough questions at dinner. Frightened that she'll lose him, Chelsea opens up and admits that she's falling for Matt but has been cautious, given that there are still two other women in the picture.Matt is more confused than ever as he heads into the rose ceremony in Barbados. With three women and only two roses, he must make a tough decision. One woman is sent home in tears, and the final two bachelorettes prepare to travel to London to meet Matt's family.The three women who start the episode are (in alphabetical order):Amanda R., 27, an account executive from Niceville, FloridaChelsea, 24, a pharmaceutical sales representative from Durango, ColoradoShayne, 22, an actress from Malibu, California