‘The Bachelorette’ host Jesse Palmer on Grant’s confession to the blokes

Every week throughout The Bachelorette, host Jesse Palmer will reply a number of questions on Jenn’s “journey” to seek out “love.” In the present day, Jesse shares his ideas by way of e-mail about Jenn sending her ex again to America, Grant’s stunning confession of affection, and… dingleberries.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Jenn in the end declined to let her ex, Matt, be part of her journey and as a substitute despatched him dwelling. Earlier than he left, Matt went in and launched himself to the blokes and apologized for upsetting them — which I believed was fairly courageous. What was your response to Matt’s farewell speech to the blokes?

JESSE PALMER: I believed it was very courageous and I believe Matt confirmed lots about his character in that second. Chatting with the lads was an final signal of respect in direction of them and their journey with Jenn. I commend Matt for what he did.

The subsequent day, you and Jenn talked about Matt’s departure. How would you describe her mindset after making the choice to maneuver ahead with simply her Bachelorette males?

That was a really symbolic second for Jenn on her journey as a result of she now is beginning to put herself first and seize her personal energy in relationships. 

Jesse, why does ANYONE on this present ever reveal that they are afraid of heights? They all the time find yourself on the highest of a constructing or, like Jonathon on his one-on-one date, in a helicopter hovering over a metropolis!

Nice query. Somebody ought to simply lie and say they’re scared of pizza and chocolate, puppies and yachts and sizzling tubs!  

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Grant actually discovered himself in his emotions (as the youngsters in all probability not say) after his one-on-one date with Jenn — and he even informed the blokes he’s falling in love along with her. What was your response to his emotional reveal?

I give Grant lots of credit score, as a result of it wasn’t simply acknowledging how he felt, however then additionally sharing how he felt with the opposite males at a time when not many others have been verbally expressing how they felt. You may inform that was a really emotional second for Grant. 

Lastly, let’s play “would you fairly, Bachelorette in New Zealand version.” Would you fairly: Leap off the highest of the Sky Tower or snip dingleberries from a sheep’s behind? (And please clarify your alternative. )

Snip dingleberries from a sheep’s behind. For one, I really like sheep. Two, my ft could be firmly planted on the bottom. Three, I wouldn’t be placing my life within the palms of a tandem jumper or somebody who packed my parachute.  

The Bachelorette airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.