

She noted that in her last relationship, she didn’t like having to explain why being called the N-word upset her, and Rodney could relate. She wanted to see if they could escape the friend zone, so they played truth or dare and had an honest discussion about race during dinner. Michelle then went on a one-on-one date with Rodney.

Martin ultimately got the group date rose after pulling aside Michelle to check on her after the previous week’s drama.

Will cried but decided not to tell Michelle because he didn’t want to ruin her night. Peter was jealous because he thought Will stole his move of speaking to Michelle in another language, so after arguing with him at the afterparty, Peter stole his jacket and threw it in the pool. Will impressed her after powering through the tough circumstances, so he won a bomber jacket and one-on-one time with Michelle. The Bachelorette tried to move forward, going on a Top Gun-themed group date. However, her suitors were still in the dark about who brought up the topic to her. Michelle was still hurt after Jamie told her his fellow contestants called her character into question because of rumors about her pre-show relationships with Joe and a mystery man. Michelle Young dealt with the fallout from Jamie’s allegations about her love life before The Bachelorette during the Tuesday, November 2, episode.
