EW takes you behind the scenes of this week’s group date on The Golden Bachelor.
(Darn that 60-minute runtime!)
(“That was pretty gutsy!

Jesse Palmer, Kaitlyn Bristowe, and Gerry Turner on ‘The Golden Bachelor’.ABC/John Fleenor
I’m liking it a lot.")
During a break in rehearsals, Ellen stepped outside to speak with mefor EW’s story.
Because it read ‘Concentrate’!").

Sandra does stand-up on ‘The Golden Bachelor’.ABC
“Jesse, I understand you were part of the practice squad your entire career,” she said.
The host feigned offense and teased her back: “That’s the meanest joke you’ve told!”
But the show never stopped for the audience, thanks to the ongoing patter between Gerry and Jesse.
The crowd responded with a sympathetic “Awwww!”
and the kindhearted Golden Bachelor immediately took it back.
“Did I go over the line?
Sorry, Jesse.”
But it wasn’t all about trading (lighthearted) barbs.
Even if Gerry doesn’t find his person, he’s developed a true bromance with Jesse Palmer.
The Golden Bachelorairs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.