Bachelorette JoJo recap: Damn Daniel

Bachelorette JoJo Recap: Damn Daniel

Season 12 has officially kicked off with a parade of jack wagons who will be vying for JoJo’s love and affection. Show producers cast a wide net and came back with 25 men who almost all look the same. Get ready, people. Floppy hair, facial scruff, forearm tats and skinny jeans are this season’s denim panties.

How will our bachelorette keep them all straight? In order to calm JoJo’s nerves, Fleiss recruits former bachelorettes Ali, Des and Kaitlyn for a special pre-cocktail party girl talk sesh. Kaitlyn encourages Jo to kiss anything with lips. Ali reminds everyone that she was super attracted to Roberto from the moment she saw him because he was so incredibly hot (#truth) and she pursued that business from the get-go. Then she fondly pats her growing baby bump which currently houses the child of another man. Odd. Des tries to provide solid input on how to NOT hurt anyone’s feelings, but JoJo is too busy nodding her head along to Kaitlyn’s advice about living in the moment, which is code for: If it feels good, do it.

Our Host Chris Harrison meets the bachelorette on the freshly sprayed asphalt in front of the outdoor fountain, looking dapper as usual. He smells of tobacco, adventure and two fingers of single malt whiskey. He’ll need that liquid courage in order to face what’s coming. A Superfan and Jake Pavelka in one night? I know Harrison is money, but even he needs the crazy to be stretched out over multiple episodes, right? This is the definition of earning a paycheck.

JoJo is ready to meet her suitors. Her champagne-colored glittery dress shows just enough cleavage to be safe to air on primetime television, yet the backside gives the illusion of a clear and present butt crack. Her lashes are lush and her ombre hair is perfectly coiffed and her spray tan is golden. Release the hounds!

Marine Alex
26
U.S. Marine 
Oceanside, CA

Why you remember him:
You probably remember thinking, “Wow. Alex is short,” but that doesn’t stop you from swelling with pride as he shares pictures from his time serving as a U.S. Marine. Fact: You don’t need to be as tall as a church steeple to invite a woman in a ball gown to sit on your butt as you do a few hundred pushups. Many of the dudes rolled their eyes at this stunt, but Alex owned it. I’m not sure what he does for a living, but we do know he has a twin (we know that’s a career) who is married to a Nickelodeon starlet. Alex seems normal for the most part. I like him.
Status: Rose

Prince Ali
27
Bartender
Santa Monica, CA
Why you remember him:
You remember Prince Ali’s eyebrows and his darling fluffy, white dog. Prince Ali is practically smitten when he meets JoJo in person. He finds her breathtaking. Savvy viewers probably noticed that he was staring at her boobs when he made that remark, assuming he said, “Breast-taking.” Or was that just my friend Susan who picked up on that? His ankle boots are adorable and I’ve since researched to see if I can find the same ones in black. JoJo melts when The Prince plays Beethoven on the piano for her. I wonder if Jasmine taught him that concerto or if that was one of his wishes from Genie?
Status: Rose

Brandon
28
Hipster
Los Angeles, CA
Why you remember him:
He is too cool for neckties. And this show. I’m rooting for you Hipster!
Status: Rose

Chad the Chach
28
Luxury Real Estate Agent
Tulsa, OK
Why you remember him:
Chad is the resident villain. He’s the mean girl. By the looks of the coming attractions for this season, he also has some Alpha Male anger issues bottled up inside. He’s the bad boy that will manipulate his way into JoJo’s heart. He also claims to be the “manlier, more rugged version of Ben.” This is the moment I decided to hate him for real. JoJo thinks he is sexy, mysterious and tells him that he smells good through a girlish giggle. I’m sure it’s just leftover pheromones from when Harrison was standing right there moments ago. Chad is a chach and will probably go far until one of the dudes tattles on his naughty behavior. I can’t wait for Harrison to step in and threaten to Roz him right out of the mansion.
Status: Rose

Chase
27
Medical Sale Representative
Highlands Ranch, CO
Why you remember him:
You confuse him with Chad the Chach and one of the Nicks, which is unfortunate because every time he pops up on the screen, you seethe at his jack wagon face and then process through the fact that the guy is indeed Chase — the one who wouldn’t sell his truck for love. Can we get this dude a top hat or a monocle to distinguish between him and the other blonde scruffies with chiseled jaws, please? I’m sure the hipster has a few chill props in his messenger bag that Chase can borrow.
Status: Rose

Christian
26
Telecom Consultant
Los Angeles, CA
Why you remember him:
According to Christian, he grew up biracial, which is extremely weird phrasing. His dad’s family had no idea he existed because of racial tension among certain individuals. I can’t even imagine. He helps with his brothers, works out at ridiculous early hours in the morning and rides a motorcycle to impress his potential future wife. JoJo thinks any man riding on a chopper is hot. I agree with that statement.
Status: Rose

Coley
27
Real Estate Consultant
Chicago, IL
Why you remember him:
Coley looks like a vampire with slicked back hair and a set of extremely white teeth that have the ability to hide his fangs. He is in real estate and looks forward to taking JoJo off the market. [Sigh.] His nieces and nephews call him CoCo, which rhymes with JoJo. Are they a match made in heaven, or what?
Status: No Rose

Damn Daniel
31
Male Model
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Why you remember him:
Daniel exits the limo with a well-timed, “Daaamn JoJo” as he walks up to greet her. Sweet JoJo thought she was on the receiving end of a term of endearment and is visibly confused when Daniel tries to explain his opening line. She has no idea about the “Damn Daniel” viral video that swept the nation in the beginning of the year. Our male model copes with his botched icebreaker by taste testing from every bottle of alcohol in the mansion. Moments later, his pants are off, his shorty tie is tossed aside, along with his tight shirt, and he stands on the balcony in nothing but his underwear flexing his lats and delts. Someone whispers for him to belly flop into the pool. That someone is the fourth tequila shot.
Status: Rose

Derek
29
Commercial Banker
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Why you remember him:
Derek admits that he used to look like Harry Potter when he was a kid. I think he looks just like Jim Halpert and reader JennyLynn agrees with me! I give you the Tweet of the Week:

I like Big Tuna. Who’s with me?
Status: Rose

Evan
33
Erectile Dysfunction Specialist
Nashville, TN
Why you remember him:
You wondered if Evan had a little, blue pill for his dysfunctional hair. Then you cringed when he said he has mojo for JoJo. Evan is a little too enthusiastic about our bachelorette. What he doesn’t like is dudes poking him in the belly button. Damn Daniel! There’s no reason for that nonsense.
Status: Rose

Grant
28
Firefighter
San Francisco, CA
Why you remember him:
You remember him in his fireman uniform. Duh.
Status: Rose

Jake
26
Landscape Architect
Playa Vista, CA
Why you remember him:
You don’t.
Status: No Rose

James F.
34
Boxing Club Owner
Nashville, TN
Why you remember him:
James wore a black shirt with a black jacket and a red tie. You thought he was a waiter until he started sparring with JoJo in the sunken living room.
Status: Rose

James S.
27
“Bachelor” Superfan
Phoenix, AZ
Why you remember him:
James looks a little bit plastic. Think Stepford Wives. He admits that not many people know he is a closeted superfan of the Bachelor franchise and that he used to have watch parties with children. Congratulations, James! Now everyone knows what a dork you are — a perfect skinned, perfect haired, perfect toothed dork! This experience is a dream come true for him and now that he’s met Our Host Chris Harrison, he can die a happy robot.
Status: Rose

James Taylor
29
Singer-Songwriter
Why you remember him:
As James Taylor serenaded JoJo with his guitar, you probably had He Who Must Not Be Named flashbacks. When JoJo admits that she loves country music, you broke out into cold sweats praying that the second song in James Taylor’s set was “Fire and Rain” and not “Love Don’t Come Easy.”
Status: Rose

Jonathan
29
Technical Sales Representative
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Why you remember him:
Jonathan is from Canada, but identifies as half Chinese and Scottish below the waist. I have no idea what that means, but I do know that he isn’t wearing any panties under his kilt because he told me and everyone watching on national television. Do you remember how ruggedly handsome Jamie Fraser was in his kilt before they started making him wear fancy pants in season 2 of Outlander? Yeah — Jonathan wasn’t quite at that level of hotness. Sadly, when he sat down to meet the other boys, his boys were on display. In fact, the black modesty box had to make an appearance. Between this dude, Damn Daniel and JoJo’s affection for string bikinis made of yarn, the black modesty box production team may working overtime in the coming weeks.
Status: No Rose

Jordan
27
Former Pro Quarterback
Chico, CA
Why you remember him:
Jordan wants you to know that he is Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ little brother, but he doesn’t want to be known as Aaron Rodgers’ little brother. He laments the fact that he is no longer a football player as he throws a football in the drizzling rain while wearing his favorite pair of jeggings and Converse tennis shoes. Jordan is ready to find love. He saunters up to JoJo, confident with his floppy hair choice, and shares that his parents met and were engaged in a few months and have lived happily ever after for decades. JoJo thinks he is H-O-T.

Later at the cocktail party, JoJo complains to the camera that all the dudes are way too nervous. She remembers fondly how she and Ben just clicked on night one. She’s not feeling that with all the vampires, robots and half-naked people. Even Santa is pounding back the drinks over in the corner. Maybe she struck out and got a bad batch of hotties?

Enter Jordan. He puts JoJo at ease immediately by scratching her back lightly as she tells her life story in two minutes. JoJo gives him all sorts of affirmation by touching his arm, leaning her boobs into his chest and propping her elbow up on his shoulder as she adjusts her hair for the millionth time. Jordan later steals her away so he can cash in his green light. He kisses her in the driveway, thanks her and then walks away so she can admire his butt.
Status: First Impression Rose

Smoldering Luke
31
War Veteran
Burnet, TX
Why you remember him:
Luke likes to brood in a metro cowboy sort of way. He also likes to wear pearl snap shirts, feed cows and lean up against picturesque red barns one might see in an Abercrombie catalog. He was in the military for nine years and learned to live every day as if it was his last. Luke rides up on a unicorn. JoJo thinks this is hilarious. She labels him “not crazy and all hot” which is a glowing endorsement compared to his competition. He’ll be a dark horse unicorn.
Status: Rose

St. Nick B.
33
Electrical Engineer
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Why you remember him:
St. Nick never once took off the beard or the Santa hat during the entire cocktail party. I still don’t know what he looks like. I assume the Santa suit steamed him like a vegetable and common sense dictated that his actual cocktail party outfit under all that red felt was probably sopping wet from not only his own sweat, but the collective juices of anyone who may have rented that outfit in the last decade. And the boisterous, “Jo, Jo, Jo, Jo” chortle was punny the first time, but quickly became annoying. Stay away from the fireplace, Santa, and make sure to hydrate. Thank goodness there’s a naked man on the balcony who is pulling more focus than you, right now.
Status: Rose

Drunk Nick S.
26
Software Salesman
San Francisco, CA
Why you remember him:
This Hemsworth look-alike preferred hanging out with his buddies Jim, Jack, Johnny Red and Jose Cuervo all night instead of our bachelorette. After that literal split entrance, I had high hopes for our kerchief wearing friend. No doubt he’s nursing a hangover and pulled groin this morning, wondering how fast it all went south.
Status: No Rose

Peter
26
Staffing Agency Manager
Chicago, IL
Why you remember him:
Newsflash: Peter’s mustache is almost there! Too bad we won’t see it reach its full potential.
Status: No Rose

Robby
27
Former Competitive Swimmer
Jacksonville, FL
Why you remember him:
Robby asks JoJo to accept his bottle of wine. Then he opens it and invites JoJo to take a swig right from the bottle. He’s a man after JoJo’s mom’s own heart.
Status: Rose

Sal
28
Operations manager
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Why you remember him:
Two words: blue balls.
Status: No Rose

Vinny
28
Barber
Delray Beach, FL
Why you remember him:
Upon reading that Vinny is a barber, you long for him to style a few of the dudes’ hairdos. I’m looking at you, Erectile Dysfunction. Then you notice that Vinny’s hair is essentially a bowl cut. Additionally you realize he has slowly been giving Kerchief a run for his money in the “let’s get drunk” department. Perhaps giving him scissors isn’t the best idea?
Status: Rose

Wells
31
Radio DJ
Nashville, TN
Why you remember him:
DJ Jazzy Wells invited a bunch of old dudes to serenade JoJo with the quintessential All-4-One song, “I Swear.” Then he introduced the bunch of old dudes as the actual band, All-4-One. JoJo graciously smiles and sways to the musical stylings of a boy band who was popular when she was just a toddler. Here’s hoping A41 follows Wells around on all of his dates with JoJo. (PS: Was Jodeci not available?)
Status: Rose

Will
26
Civil engineer
Jersey City, NJ
Why you remember him:
Bless Will’s heart. Truly. The guy was all over the map in the wacky department. He had a bit with cards during his icebreaker and then one with a paper game that we played in grade school. Don’t get me started on his pinky ring or that terribly awkward first kiss. I literally put my head down inside my shirt. Heaven help him, because he got a rose and he’s going to have to explain that later. Heaven help ME when that happens.
Status: Rose

What did you think about the Bachelorette JoJo premiere episode? Did you think Jake Pavelka (a.k.a. “that old guy”) was going to line up with the other dudes to try and win JoJo’s heart? Is Chad the biggest chach of all? Will Alex fight him in a duel?! Who are your front runners? I have several I’m watching: Derek, Chase, Luke, Jordan and Wells. Who are you rooting for?

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OKCBecky
OKCBecky
May 24, 2016 10:45 am

Those of us from Oklahoma are “so proud” that Chad the biggest chach of all is from Tulsa… #ToolfromTulsa

Aubrey
Aubrey
May 24, 2016 10:51 am

So far, no contestant with children this season? That’s not happened in awhile! Love the recap as always, and I agree, Jordan and Luke are at the top of my list too!

Barb
Barb
May 24, 2016 12:52 pm
Reply to  Aubrey

Evan has three kiddos.

Nicole
May 26, 2016 10:47 am
Reply to  Lincee

Don’t set yourself up for disappointment. 🙂

Ann
Ann
May 27, 2016 9:55 am
Reply to  Lincee

Lincee, Believe it or not, my sports talk radio guys here in Austin were all talking about Luke Tuesday morning. He grew up in Burnet playing sports with the Shipley brothers (UT football players) and, therefore, the sports guys have met him at various events, like charity golf tournaments, etc. The sports talk guys LOVE Luke. They are all Team Luke on this and say he’s a great guy. So, I don’t think he’s going to be a weirdo, plus he had my group at cowboy-boots-as-a-gift.

Wendy
Wendy
May 24, 2016 10:52 am

Awesome Lincee!! I am sooo glad producers made her keep Erectile Dysfunction sad hair guy so you can poke some fun with him (not his belly. Lol) for a couple of shows.

What an embarrassing representation of Canadian men. Honestly we have better men up here that wear boxers and not tight black fruit of the looms or go commando on a first date.

My picks are Luke, Jordan for final two (just guessing very early on) and the other front runners are: Wells, James and Chase.

Happy you are back in fine form Lincee and got through your appendix removal. (I loved your honesty and vulnerability in those posts. I am grateful you are OK and back to being vertical.)

What is with all the facial hair this season??

janice
janice
May 24, 2016 12:23 pm
Reply to  Wendy

I’m positive that they made her keep him. Did you see her cringe when she hugged him after he accepted the rose?

Deebee
Deebee
May 24, 2016 10:38 pm
Reply to  janice

I agree they made her keep Daniel.

Ashley
Ashley
May 24, 2016 10:58 am

Jordan, Luke, and Derek. I’m shocked she kept the Drunk Canadian. Really? Must have been a producer that talked her into it. This is going to be an exciting season, I bet we don’t make it to week 3 without at least one scuffle between Chach Chad and someone else. As always, great recap!

Paula V.
Paula V.
May 24, 2016 11:06 am

1. Absolutely on the Big Tuna!!
2. Not sure if anyone answered you on the Brandon look-alike but try searching for “Dmitry Sholokhov project runway”… Its uncanny!!
3. Chad is indeed the biggest chach of them all!!

Amy
Amy
May 24, 2016 3:14 pm
Reply to  Paula V.

Brandon is Dmitry Sholohjov’s doppleganger. Twins separated at birth.

Elise
May 27, 2016 9:21 am
Reply to  Paula V.

That’s exactly who he looks like!!

Ellen
Ellen
May 24, 2016 11:13 am

Your recaps are the BEST! I look forward to them each week & season. Great recap of night one! You captured this soooooo well–fav lines: “Later at the cocktail party, JoJo complains to the camera that all the dudes are way too nervous. She remembers fondly how she and Ben just clicked on night one. She’s not feeling that with all the vampires, robots and half-naked people. Even Santa is pounding back the drinks over in the corner. ” Also, thinking front-runners could be: Jordan (with a haircut), Wells, Chase & Christian

abby
abby
May 24, 2016 11:13 am

Yessss I LOVE when you post early so I can read during my lunch break (I’m in Georgia, so it’s lunchtime over here already). I agree with your picks to keep an eye on. I also thought the Pavelka bit was weird and awkward. Wonder how much they paid him to fly all the way out there for that little 4-minute stunt. I actually really liked Jordan despite my initial assessment that he would be the unlikable jock of a better jock brother (kind of like Josh Murray)…but he MUST get that hair under control…I bet he will be embarrassed when he sees how it randomly flops forward and swoops in all sorts of directions when he leans forward or lowers his head slightly! The kissing was kind of uncomfortable to watch, though. Eeks. Looking forward to this season and hoping Chad the Chach will stick around for a while to keep things interesting!!

Mel
Mel
May 24, 2016 12:59 pm
Reply to  abby

I wouldn’t be surprised if Jake paid the show to come on and “try” to become relevant again…that is assuming anyone ever thought he was.

Tara Lawrence-Stuart
Tara Lawrence-Stuart
May 31, 2016 11:48 pm
Reply to  Mel

Yes, what kind of stunt was that…old friend Jake…hmm,.

Kay
Kay
May 25, 2016 10:43 am
Reply to  abby

The hair is just awful this season. What a weird trend.

I liked Josh and was so happy Andi picked him. I never realized what a weirdo he was til her book came out. Yikes. I have a really bad feeling about Jordan and I think Jojo’s putting all her eggs in one basket too soon. But if I was wrong about Josh I could be wrong about Jordan too.

Rachel
Rachel
May 24, 2016 11:19 am

I am so happy Jake Pavelka was just a weird drop-by and not one of the contestants! So strange, the whole thing, though. So funny how they all seem so hot and adorable when they get out of the limo and then the magic fades, lol.

Mary
Mary
May 24, 2016 2:47 pm
Reply to  Rachel

One thing that a mentor taught me which is so true…”knowledge is the killer of attraction.”

Kayla Evett
May 24, 2016 11:21 am

Love the recap!

One of my *former* best friends informed me last night that her coworker is friends with Wells, and he really is a super great guy. I’m hopeful for my future with him.

I agree with your picks for front runners and Chad is for SURE a chach. I went from thinking he’s cute to glaring at the screen every time he appeared. I also screamed in joy when A41 sang and was confused as to why JoJo wasn’t as thrilled. Until I remembered her age. I’ll forgive her because I like her.

I feel like Damn Daniel’s rose came from a producer.

Kay
Kay
May 25, 2016 10:47 am
Reply to  Kayla Evett

Psh, I’m only a year older than Jojo and I was still totally fangirling at All for one. 😛
As for Wells, lock that down, girl! XD

Kayla Evett
May 26, 2016 12:38 pm
Reply to  Kay

hahahaha – I’m glad you both support this! I will work on the lock down! 🙂

Emily
Emily
May 24, 2016 11:28 am

I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen a Bachelor/Bachelorette look legitimately unhappy to have a give a rose to someone — I’m looking at you Damn Daniel! She even bent her head and shook it. Definitely a producer decision.

Lorna
Lorna
May 24, 2016 12:03 pm
Reply to  Emily

“I’m looking at you Damn Daniel!” Yeeessssss!!!!!

Ross
Ross
May 24, 2016 11:54 am

About the dress: Thank goodness for double-sided tape!

Lorna
Lorna
May 24, 2016 12:00 pm

I’m convinced that the men who think kilts are stupid don’t know how women feel about Jamie Fraser. Kilt man was a let down. And his first comment was genital based? Gross. #jamiefraserforever

Jodie
May 24, 2016 8:41 pm
Reply to  Lorna

No dout, the genitals joke would have worked like a charm on Kaitlyn!

Deebee
Deebee
May 24, 2016 10:41 pm
Reply to  Lorna

And what man refers to underwear as “panties?!”

Shannon
Shannon
May 27, 2016 9:11 am
Reply to  Lorna

I agree. Not every man can wear a kilt, but Jamie Fraser owns it. #jamiefraserforever

Barb
Barb
May 24, 2016 12:28 pm

Great recap as always!! So excited for the new season and very glad these guys look better in person. FYI, Jimmy Kimmel has a baby bachelorette that is so cute!

Sally
Sally
May 24, 2016 12:31 pm

I too thought that Derek looked like Jim Halpert! So glad you thought so too!

Patty
Patty
May 24, 2016 1:21 pm
Reply to  Sally

Me too! I hope she keeps him around so I can reminisce about The Office.

Darcie
Darcie
May 24, 2016 12:41 pm

I’m in love with Luke! If he doesn’t make it all the way, I’m crossing my fingers for next Bachelor! I’m super worried about Jordan….he didn’t get any playing time on any of the NFL teams he “played” for, so he could just be looking for his 15 minutes of fame. But dannnng they had chemistry!

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