- Former stars of “The Bachelor” weigh the decision to kiss on the first night of their season, with some believing it increases their chances of receiving a rose.
- Peter Weber defends his decision to kiss multiple contestants, stating he was dating them and felt a connection with each one.
- Not all former stars rushed into physical intimacy on Night 1, prioritizing getting to know the contestants on a deeper level without focusing on the physical aspect.
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- Everything ‘The Bachelor’ Leads Have Said About Kissing Contestants on the 1st Night (usmagazine.com)
Several former stars of the reality dating show “The Bachelor” are contemplating whether or not to kiss on the first night of their season. According to the “Game of Roses” podcast hosts Chad Kultgen and Lizzy Pace, contestants who receive a kiss from the show’s leading man on Night 1 have a 95% chance of receiving a rose and making it to the second week. Former star Peter Weber defended his decision to kiss multiple contestants on his first night, stating that he was dating them and felt a connection with each one.
However, not all former “Bachelor” stars wanted to rush into physical intimacy on the first night. Ben Higgins, for example, prioritized getting to know the women on a deeper level without focusing on the physical aspect. Arie Luyendyk Jr. also admitted that he had not planned on kissing anyone on his first night as the Bachelor, but it happened unexpectedly.
Peter Weber, who is known for having the most Night 1 kisses as the Bachelor, questioned if he truly held that title. He believed that the show’s editing emphasized his makeouts, and he attributed some of his kissing decisions to signals from the producers. In fact, he revealed that producers often suggested when it was a good time to kiss a contestant.
Another former star, Zach Shallcross, did not set any rules for himself on Night 1 and aimed to meet and speak with as many women as possible. He believed that if there was a mutual connection and the kiss felt natural, he would go for it.
Joey Graziadei also took a more relaxed approach, going off his feelings and the connection he felt with each woman. He saw kissing as a way to create intimacy and determine if there was a genuine connection with someone.
Ultimately, the decision to kiss or not on the first night of “The Bachelor” is a personal one for each star, with some believing it can increase their chances of receiving a rose and advancing in the competition, while others prioritize getting to know the contestants on a deeper level without rushing into physical intimacy.