The Bachelorette

S07:E07 - Episode 7

Taiwan, the "hidden jewel of Asia," is the romantic city where Ashley will make her most important decision yet: Which four men will have the opportunity to take her home to meet their families? The pressure is mounting and Ashley still has serious questions about some of the men, but she must be ready to let two of them go forever. Will she make the right choice? When the guys arrive at the Regent Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan, Constantine discovers that he has the first one-on-one date with Ashley. The couple heads out to the Taiwanese countryside on an old fashioned train. They arrive in a quaint village where they take in the sights and partake in a local custom, decorating a paper lantern with their wishes. Ashley wishes for romance, but will her wish come true? Later that night after dinner, they release their love lantern into the sky, marveling as it is joined by hundreds of others. It's the ideal romantic setting. Will Ashley get her wish, or will this relationship flicker and die?The next day, Ben F. meets Ashley at a breathtaking national park. They hop aboard a scooter and zip past majestic waterfalls and magnificent mountains, holding on to each other for dear life. Later at dinner, this cautious but sensitive bachelor finally expresses his true feelings for Ashley, which sincerely touches her. But is it enough to guarantee Ben F. a hometown date?The next morning, when Ben F. hasn't returned from his date, one of the bachelors is driven into an emotional frenzy. When Ben F. finally does return, the jealous man is unable to control his emotions and storms out of the room.On an unusual three-on-one date, Ames, J.P. and Lucas join Ashley in Taipei's world-famous photography district. She informs them that they will be dressing up in traditional wedding attire and taking customary Taiwanese wedding photos with her. As they kiss and pose for the cameras, the envious man from earlier continues to simmer with jealousy. Ashley is impressed by all three men, but only one will get a rose guaranteeing him a hometown date. Who will it be? Ashley's last date of the week is with Ryan. She escorts him to a local temple and then to the historic Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Square. It's a magical setting, but Ashley needs to make sure there is a romantic connection with this optimistic and energetic bachelor.By the end of the week, Ashley breaks down under the pressure of having to send home two amazing -- but now shocked and heartbroken -- men. It's time to return to the States with the four remaining men, who are only too happy to have the chance to introduce Ashley to their families and continue the quest to win her heart.Plus, in a revealing, emotional tell-all update, EMILY MAYNARD, the single mom who captured Brad Womack's heart last season on The Bachelor, will finally speak out about the state of her relationship with Brad. A reluctant Emily sits down with Chris Harrison to explain how she confronted her struggle with living in the public eye. Then, in hopes of putting to rest the rumors swirling around her, she reveals whether or not she and Brad are engaged.At the start of the episode, Ashley's six suitors are (in alphabetical order):Ames, 31, a portfolio manager from New York, New YorkBen F., 28, a winemaker from Sonoma, CaliforniaConstantine, 30, a restaurant owner from Atlanta, GeorgiaJ.P., 34, a construction manager from New York, New YorkLucas, 30, an oilfield equipment distributor from Odessa, TexasRyan P., 31, a solar energy executive from Corona Del Mar, California