Is Ben Smith about to sneak his approach into Tayshia Adams’ prime two? The Bachelorette fan-favorite returned throughout half one of many season 16 finale on Monday, December 21.
Tayshia, 30, initially despatched Ben, 29, packing through the December 15 episode after she met his sister and their household buddy — Prime Chef’s Antonia Lofaso — through the hometown dates. Tayshia subsequently solidified her closing three: Ivan Hall, Brendan Morais and Zac Clark. Throughout their goodbye, Tayshia was upset that Ben didn’t present any emotion.
The private coach returned during Monday’s episode and revealed that he was nonetheless in love with Tayshia, one thing he failed to say during the hometown dates.
“I do know I’m purported to be lengthy gone, and I do know you despatched me dwelling already, however the best way that that ended, I used to be so fully caught off guard, I simply didn’t even know what to do or say. And I’m sorry for that,” Ben started after he confirmed up at her room on the La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs. “For 2 days after, all I’ve been saying is ‘What the f—ok simply occurred?’ I didn’t even see that coming. And the emotions that I’ve had for you, I’ve been describing this whole time. I simply didn’t know what it was, however I’m in love with you.”
Ben added that he is aware of he “blew” it by not revealing his feelings sooner.
“However I’m in love with you,” he continued. “Like, the life we may have collectively. The considered that, it retains me awake at night time. And I’m unsure what to do proper now, I’m unsure what I’m asking for. I don’t even know what I’m doing. I simply couldn’t depart. However I simply needed to let you know. Like, I see a life with you.”
Tayshia, who was visibly emotional, walked away, unsure of what to do as Ivan and Brendan waited for the rose ceremony. (Brendan, in the meantime, self-eliminated during the fantasy suite dates.)
The Bachelorette season 16 finale airs on ABC Tuesday, December 22, at 8 p.m. ET.
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