The fifth episode of the Ukrainian romantic reality show "The Bachelor" featuring basketball player Vyacheslav Kravtsov was aired on November 13. The action unfolds in picturesque Transcarpathia, where the main character continues getting to know the female participants of the project. This week, viewers faced trust tests, tense dates, and, most importantly, the first kiss of the season. The rose ceremony took place against the backdrop of arguments and misunderstandings, but Kravtsov decided not to say goodbye to any of the heroines, extending everyone's relationship to the next stage.
Trust Experiments: "Removing Masks" and Phone Checks
The episode began with an open conversation between Vyacheslav Kravtsov and host Grigory Reshetnik. The basketball player admitted that he doubts the sincerity of some participants: it seems to him that the girls often say only what he wants to hear. That is why the host prepared a series of unusual experiments. First, the participants were asked to determine which of Kravtsov's character traits and habits they are ready to accept and which they consider unacceptable. At the same time, not all voiced facts about the basketball player were true — the girls raised green or red flags depending on their answers, and Vyacheslav watched their reaction in real time. "I am very glad that we have reached the stage of removing masks," Tetyana Bevz commented on one of the episodes.
The next test concerned personal boundaries. The participants were invited to discuss whether they are ready to show their partner their messages, search history, and personal photographs. Some of the girls agreed to open the contents of their phones, and Kravtsov also allowed them to look at his. Among the basketball player's Instagram messages, correspondence with former "The Bachelor" participant Anastasia Yuzvak was noticed. It turned out that the girl offered Vyacheslav to take her on the project to attract public attention and gain popularity together.
Diana Zotova: From Refusing to Show a Phone to a Hot Air Balloon Flight
At the same time, Diana Zotova refused to show the contents of her phone, explaining that she considers such a check inappropriate at the current stage of the relationship. Her position raised doubts in Kravtsov, and he invited the girl on a date. During the meeting, Vyacheslav asked Diana several questions that worried him. Despite her preliminary refusal to show the phone, the girl opened up to the basketball player and shared personal stories. After a frank conversation, Kravtsov arranged a romantic surprise for Zotova — a hot air balloon flight over the scenic views of Transcarpathia. Vyacheslav himself said that he is afraid of confined spaces and initially felt uncomfortable, but gradually the excitement passed.
At the end of the date, Kravtsov prepared another surprise for Zotova — he gave her a dress and presented a rose, inviting her to continue participating in the reality show. "Next to her, I forgot about everything altogether," the basketball player admitted.
Velodrom Racing and Romantic Massage: Liza vs. Dasha
This week also did not pass without intense meetings. Kravtsov invited Liza and Dasha on a joint date and arranged a competition: the winner who rides the velodrome fastest will choose the subsequent format of the date. Strong competition was felt between the girls, although earlier they claimed that they managed to become friends. Dasha won the race, taking a risk and riding very fast, as if forgetting about the brakes. Kravtsov noted that the dancer is "quite a character."
Kharitonova chose a SPA date with Slava, and Liza was "left" with a massage format. During the meeting, Kravtsov and Kolnoshenko took turns giving each other massages. "The atmosphere was very romantic," Slava shared his impressions. Elizaveta was also satisfied: according to her, a special connection and a feeling of complete trust arose between them. Later, Daria came in, outraged by what she saw, and Slava had to apologize, proving that he had not forgotten the dancer. After that, Kravtsov finished communicating with Liza and went with Kharitonova to the SPA.
The First Kiss of the Season and a Rose Ceremony Without Farewells
The climax of the fifth episode was the first kiss of the season, which happened against the background of growing romance between the participants. The rose ceremony took place in a tense atmosphere: it was not without arguments and misunderstandings, but Kravtsov did not want to say goodbye to any of the heroines. Thus, all the girls extended their relationship with the main character and will continue the fight for his heart in the next episode of the reality show.
