The Bachelorette

S07:E05 - Episode 5

The specter of Bentley still looms over Ashley's chances for a happy ending as she and the final 11 men travel to the ancient city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Though still a little shell-shocked, Ashley is optimistic that she can prove to her suitors she has moved on and gotten over her disastrous disappointment attached to Bentley's departure. The bachelors settle into their home base at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, and Ben F. gets the first date with Ashley. The couple holds hands in a Chiang Mai marketplace, and they wind up sitting in front of an ancient temple. It takes all of their strength to resist kissing each other at such a sacred site. That night, the romance is renewed between the two as they dine in a beautiful courtyard, but this sensitive bachelor is having trouble revealing his past to Ashley. Will that cost him a rose, or will he find a way to relax and trust the Bachelorette? The next morning, eight men meet Ashley at an outdoor gym. Athletic or not, they aren't prepared for learning the traditional Thai art form of Muay Thai boxing. But the real drama begins when they learn they will fight each other in an open-air square in the middle of Chiang Mai in front of hundreds of rooting spectators. The date takes a terrifying turn when Ames is rushed to a local hospital after suffering a blow to the head. That night at the after-party, the somber mood is broken by a surprise visitor -- and Ashley has a tough decision to make about who will get the rose. Two nervous bachelors -- Ben C. and William -- prepare to go on the dramatic two-on-one date. Ashley takes the men on a memorable raft ride, but the beautiful scenery and playful elephants can't eliminate their apprehension. One man decides to take matters into his own hands and spills secrets about his competition. Will his fiendish plan work? Moments later, Ashley makes a shocking decision about the date and sends one stunned man home. But by the end of the evening, Ashley's choices have her wondering if she will find love on this journey or just heartbreak.An air of anxiety hangs over the cocktail party as Ashley feels she is having difficulty connecting with the men. She receives comfort from one enthusiastic bachelor, but is hurt by another suitor who confesses he is not sure how strongly he feels about her. Not even a romantic talk with one sweet bachelor can ease her mind. She confides in Chris Harrison what the problem is ... she is trying to move forward with the remaining men, but Bentley still has her heart.  At the end of the night, eight men will remain, but will Ashley find love with any of them? She'll try to figure it out at their next stop: the magnificent city of Hong Kong.At the start of the episode, Ashley's 11 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, CaliforniaBlake, 27, a dentist from Greenville, South CarolinaConstantine, 30, a restaurant owner from Atlanta, GeorgiaJ.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, CaliforniaWilliam, 30, a cellular phone salesman from Galloway, Ohio