Chelsea Vaughn

2501. A record breaking 32 Bachelorettes meet total package bachelor Matt James, and they waste no time pulling out all the stops to catch his eye. Matt finds his first rose ceremony overwhelming.

Matt is reeling from Sarah's departure. Emotions run high, with a Victoria Katie face off, and things getting physical on two group dates. Chris Harrison drops a bombshell that will change the season.

2502. The atmosphere among the 24 women who survived arrival night is toxic. The largest group date in Bachelor history has 18 women dress up for a wedding photo shoot, with Matt as the groom.

2505. Matt declares that toxic behavior won't fly, but one lady is in denial. The group date shows Matt's country roots, and reveals who is ok with getting dirty. Later, two very different one on one dates.

Halfway through Matt's journey emotions run high. Rivals face off, cocktail parties are cancelled, and a group date gets competitive. Former cast members Tyler Cameron and Heather Martin stop by.

2507. It's a drama packed week that includes former cast member Heather Martin, two one on one dates, a group date, two rose ceremonies and a performance by Grammy nominated artist Aloe Blacc.