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This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina get to talk to Monica B. She's fresh off her time at Bachelor Mansion and she dishes about the "Golden Bachelor" ladies and of course Mel!
Then, the team dives into this week's recap. Peg and Mel made a big connection on her one-on-one date. Could she be a frontrunner? The team shares their thoughts on the group date and if they think Nicolle is there for the "wrong reasons." 
Also, the team is buzzing over the mysterious black car that leaves the mansion next week. Will Mel chase after her?

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Mel's words come back to haunt him on 'Golden Bachelor' group dateMel's connections grow as field narrows to 9 women on 'Golden Bachelor'This week on "Playing the Field" Ryan Field, Jen Matarese, and Gina Sirico recap season 2, episode 3 of "The Golden Bachelor."Mel takes most of the women on a group date to "roast" him. Comedian and podcaster Jared Freid provides some much-needed humor and support to the ladies as they have to perform their set in front of a live studio audience. Later, Mel goes on a 1-on-1 date with Debbie. Did the team find their connection to have chemistry or will they predict that it fizzles out early?Next week, Mel takes the women to a theme park and on a photo shoot where the physicality of some of the poses starts to make a few of the women uncomfortable and jealous. 

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The long-awaited premiere of the "Golden Bachelor" is here and we finally get to meet Mel Owens. He said that he's only been in love once and he would "give anything" to feel that again. However, will the comments he made on a podcast a few months ago could stand between him and his ability to find love? He had said he was looking for someone 45-60 without an artificial hip or wig. He says he regrets it and he is sorry. Mel said that does not represent who he is. The women were definitely offended and not looking to waste their time, but seemed to be in a forgiving mood. They showed up!

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This week on "Playing the Field" we talk about the big "Bachelorette" announcement! Not only are we not going to be watching the "Bachelor" after this "Golden" season, we'll be watching "The Bachelorette" with Taylor Frankie Paul. Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about what an outside contestant does to shakeup the show. Many are excited to see the star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" try to find love in the wake of her divorce from her first husband and breakup from the father of her third child. The mom of three says that her suitors will have to get along with her family, like children, and be willing to move to Utah.
Next, Gina had the opportunity to talk to out "Golden Bachelor" Mel! He was at the LA Rams game this past weekend and shared all the details about the women on his season. He said that they are the real stars. His season premieres on Wednesday, September 24 on ABC.

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This week on "Playing the Field," Ryan, Jen, and Gina tackle the big "Bachelor in Paradise" finale.

The show had a final" pick an envelope" curveball for two lucky couples at the end.

The relationship challenge was a physical one with Alexe and Andrew coming out on top and securing a place at the end.

The contestants had a surprise visit from some old friends, but it didn't stay friendly.

The Parliament of Paradise was tasked with voting to choose a couple, or not, to split the final prize money, if they could pass one last test.

Trash talk about Sean and Allycia sent Kat into a tailspin, but Dale kept her calm.

Despite that, they were eliminated and Jess and Spencer went to the end.

It didn't seem like Spencer was concerned at all about the money, he was focused on picking and engagement ring for Jess and professing his love.

The final challenge was choosing love or money. Both couples chose love.

Instead of walking away with just their relationships, Jesse gave them the chance to select one of three envelopes with various monetary amounts inside.

Alexe and Andrew won $125,000 and Jess and Spencer picked $190,000!

But, the icing on the cake was Jess accepting Spencer's proposal!

Is it even "Paradise" without a proper proposal?

Next week, we'll breakdown all the latest information on where the contestants and couples are now that the show has ended.

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We have a special episode of "Playing the Field" this week, an all new interview with Gary Levingston! You may remember him from his time on the "Golden Bachelorette," but now he's back from his time in Costa Rica on "Bachelor in Paradise."

Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk to Gary about his time on the show, his relationship with Leslie, and how things are going in his life now. He also gives new insights into the remaining relationships on the show and who he thinks should win the $500,000.

Tune in next week when we'll recap the big finale episode of "Bachelor in Paradise."

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This week on "Playing the Field" the team talks about the penultimate episode of "Bachelor in Paradise." It was action-packed with two relationship challenges.

Ryan, Jen, and Gina talk about the glamping challenge and how the contestants were observed by relationship expert, Dr. Laura Berman the entire time without their knowledge. It turns out that, despite what America might think, she found Kat and Dale to be the best couple.

That decision gave Dale the power to break a tie during the rose ceremony, sending Jonathon and Lea packing. He felt they could be strong competitors for the $500,000 prize money.

Next, the couples had to take part in a dagger relationship challenge. The contestants had to stick a dagger in the back of the scarecrow that represented each of them if the statement read by Jesse Palmer rang true. In the end, Alexe and Andrew had the least amount of daggers and won the challenge.

Next week, two more couples will be eliminated in a rose ceremony, and by the end of the episode, we'll see how the show concludes. Will anyone get engaged? Will a singular contestant or a couple walk away with the grand prize money?

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"Bachelor in Paradise's" Leslie Fhima gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the beach. Plus, Jason Tartick answers those "Bachelor" rumors and Ryan and Gina have thoughts on Sean's attempt at alliances. It's all on "Playing The Field: A Bachelor Podcast."

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