The host also shares his thoughts on Joan’s decision not to hand out date roses.

JESSE PALMER:I think this group of men employ a lot of patience and diplomacy.

Production must have promised turn-down service and dry cleaning for a week.

Mark and Joan sit in silence on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Pascal goes for a strike on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’.ABC

Also, how does Pascal not already own a pair of designer bowling shoes??

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Joan chose not to hand out any date roses this week, because each rose was so important.

Joan and Mark had a bit of a hard time getting the conversation going on their one-on-one.

As a professional conversation facilitator, what are some of your favorite icebreakers to avoid an awkward silence?

During awkward silences, I generally opt for self-deprecation or an awful dad joke to lighten the mood.

I went to buy some camouflage pants, but I couldnt find any."

Fans have been very invested in Mark since meeting him on Joey’s season ofThe Bachelor.

How surprised were you when Joan chose to send him home early?

As wonderful as Mark is, I believe Joan simply had stronger connections with the other men.

The Golden Bacheloretteairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC.