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This week, Kate and Marcie are joined by one of the most talked-about Bachelor contestants from Matt James' season!Alicia Holloway (@aliciaholloway_), a professional ballerina with the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York City, discusses inclusivity in Bachelor Nation, how she got cast on the show, her impression of Matt, and what Night 1 is actually like.Plus, we catch up with her on what she's been up to post-Bachelor, if she would go on Bachelor in Paradise, and her incredible adoption story. 

There is so much happening in Bachelor Nation. First, Kate and Marcie dig into Chris Harrison's Extra TV interview with Rachael Lindsay, his statement on stepping aside from the franchise, and Rachael Kirkconnell's apology statement.Then they get into the episode recap. Heather drives off in her minivan, Matt cleans house, and Kit self-eliminates after she suddenly realizes she's just a 21-year-old girl who wants to have some fun!After going from 10 girls to 4 in this episode, Matt's Hometowns are set with Rachael, Michelle, Bri, and Serena P. Listen in and be sure to leave a review with your thoughts! 

This week we experience some weak bitch energy with MJ and Jessenia, ‘never been kissed’ Heather arrives in a minivan, and only 1 new girl remains! Plus, we dig into the new Bachelorette rumors (spoiler-free!),  Katie's 1-on-1 where she was friend-zoned by Matt, and why we still don't know much about Matt James.  

We're halfway through Matt's season of The Bachelor!This week, we saw a huge turning point for Matt where he seemed to take the reigns and lay down the law (finally)!Listen in as we break down the departure of Anna and Victoria, Rachael and Kit's 1-on-1 dates, and the downfall of MJ.

It’s a battle of the 'OGs' vs. the new girls and one of the new girls makes quite the impression on Matt.But first - we discuss Clare and Dale's not so shocking breakup.Then we dig into Matt's amazing connection with Michelle, the mean girls (aka varsity squad), and of course, Victoria's continued nastiness. Listen in!

This week on Matt James’ season of The Bachelor, Sarah spirals out of control, Serena P. emerges as a possible front runner, and we have yet another appearance from former Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise contestant Ashley I.Plus, we're breaking down Bachelor Nation news including the rumored (and now official) Clare and Dale breakup and that photo of Sarah and rapper G-Eazy. Listen in!

We said we didn’t want to give any attention or energy towards Queen Victoria but here we are. Matt's season is already turning into The Victoria Show.Listen in as Kate and Marcie discuss Matt's first one-on-one with Bri, yet another wedding-centered group date, and his one-on-one with Sarah. And of course, we'll get into the Marylynn vs. Victoria fight that nobody seems to understand.Plus, how does Victoria stack up against other Bachelor Nation villains?

We're breaking down who we think will be in Matt's Final Four based on Night 1.Join Kate and Marcie in their Bachelor draft with special guests Rick McPeppers and Kyle Fessler.  What's on the line? The losers have to take a shot of Malort.Who got the first overall pick? And will Queen Victoria make the cut? Listen in to find out! 

2020 is finally behind us and The Bachelor is back!It's the first season in a very long time that we haven't seen the lead in prior Bachelor Nation shows, but Matt James has stolen our hearts already.First, Kate and Marcie dig into Bachelor Nation news and breakups, and then they break down Night 1 at Nemacolin.What do you think about 'vibrator girl'? Who are your early favorites? 

For most of us, 2020 is a year we will remember for staying home during a global pandemic, eating lots of take out, and binging bad reality TV shows.Before the Bachelorette swooped in to save 2020, Kate and Marcie binged an unhealthy amount of reality TV.In this bonus episode of Bachelorette Buds, they count down their favorite reality TV shows of the year. Let us know if you have any to add to the list!

After a whirlwind of a season, we have TWO engaged Bachelorettes for the first time in Bachelor Nation history!Kate and Marcie discuss Ivan's sudden departure and why we needed more context as fans, Ben's return, and of course 'Clarky's' proposal complete with a taxi cab and all. Were you happy with who got Tayshia's final rose?Join Kate and Marcie as they break everything down in Bachelorette Buds’ first Final Rose recap.Plus, hear what they thought about Tayshia and Zac's Good Morning America interview. 

And then there were three!After Tayshia cleaned house during this week’s 2-night Bachelorette special, we finally know who is headed to the Fantasy Suites and who was sent home heartbroken.And dare we say it? This week’s elimination was actually the most dramatic one yet!

Bachelor Monday meets Monday Night Football! Join Kate and Marcie for their first Final Rose Draft with special guest star Rick McPeppers.You’ll be shocked by Marcie’s first pick!Let us know whose team you think is the strongest - email us at BacheloretteBuds@gmail.com and we'll feature you in our next episode.  

This week on The Bachelorette, we see fan-favorite Ben open up, a group date with no rose, and a shocking return.It wouldn't be a season of The Bachelorette without a lie detector test!Join Kate and Marcie as they recap the show and dig into some additional Bachelor Nation news.

A wedding photoshoot, amateur artwork, a haunted house, and the most heartbreaking goodbye yet.This week on Bachelorette Buds, Kate and Marcie recap Jojo Fletcher's return to Bachelor Nation, Tayshia’s two 1-on-1 dates, and her group date that got very personal!Plus, we give our #FinalFour predictions for the season. Listen in!

It's a special Thanksgiving edition of Bachelorette Buds! We have a special guest and a festive game so make sure to stick around after the recap [43:49].But first - the recap! To sum up the episode, Ivan for President. Shots were most definitely fired by Bennett. And Ben’s self-destruction ends up paying off.Plus, you'll hear Kate and Marcie's thoughts on DWTS, Chasen's TikTok career, and Chris Harrison's strong storyline in this season of The Bachelorette. Listen in!

We’ve learned a lot about Tayshia’s grown-ass men this week on The Bachelorette – including that you don’t need to know basic math to get into Harvard, Ben gets sweaty when he’s nervous, and no one gets away with calling Ed chicken legs! Join Kate and Marcie as they discuss all the man-drama and debate whether or not “smokeshow” is a compliment. (Hint: It most definitely is.) On this week’s episode of Bachelorette Buds, we're breaking down all the man drama we didn’t know we missed!

Tayshia has taken over and given us a fresh start to this season of The Bachelorette!But with a new bachelorette comes new suitors, frontrunners, and villains! Who do we think gets Tayshia's final rose, and who is her dad warning her about in the previews?We break it all down in this episode of Bachelorette Buds.

It happened - Clare blew up The Bachelorette and Tayshia is officially here!Were you shocked by Dale's proposal? How did the other men take this news? Did Chris Harrison seem pissed or was it just us?We're breaking everything down!

It's the Clare and Dale Show!This week's episode was explosive. We're analyzing her confrontation with Yosef, that cringeworthy 1-on-1 with Zach, the group date with no rose, and of course her continued tunnel vision for Dale.PLUS...that promo! We see you, Tayshia!Don't forget to subscribe to never miss an episode!