I don’t care what anyone says—I love Hannah as the Bachelorette. Going into this season, I was just hoping she would take that beauty-queen crown off her head, and let her hair down! Seeing the previews for the upcoming episodes, where Hannah is having steamy make-out sessions and defending herself to a man who shames her for having sex, I would say she’s done just that.

One thing I love about Hannah is that she isn’t playing the perfect Bachelorette like we’ve seen in times past. Don’t get me wrong: All the Bachelorettes before her are phenoms. Hannah is different. She is relatable. She doesn’t always know what to say—she’s not sure she should even be there. Her prayer, “Help me feel worthy, help me feel smart,” was something I think all women say to themselves. Before the first man stepped out of the limo, you can even hear her trying to reassure herself with, “It’s OK, it’s OK.” I gave myself the same pep talk before stepping out of the limo on my season. I can only imagine being the Bachelorette, how nerve-racking it would be. Hannah, you got this, girl!

There were a lot of guys who came to play with Hannah’s heart … and yes, I’m counting Peter the Pilot in on this because what better way to play with a woman’s heart than coming dressed in uniform. (Adam, my boyfriend, even said there was a twinkle in my eye when he showed up on-screen.) Oh, and let’s not forget others who came to play with Hannah’s heart in not such a great way, like Scott and his girlfriend—but we’ll get to that!

First, let’s just start off with some really interesting intros that definitely left an impression. Ole Matt Donald came rolling in on a tractor looking like he just came back from Old Town Road. I actually thought the rendition of the "Old MacDonald" song was cute. In my opinion, he should have gotten the First Impression Rose!

Then there was the Box King, popping out of a huge package. He was very punny. He is such a character that I’m already wanting to “ship” him off to Bachelor in Paradise. (Has anyone checked on Chris Harrison to see if he’s finished sweeping up the packing popcorn?)

Peter the Pilot. Do I need to say more? There is just something about a man in a uniform! Oh, and Connor S. is already is out here jumping fences. Athletic? Check. Handsome? Check.

These impressions are what stuck out the most to me, but since not everyone’s personality is shown on night one, you can read their bios on ABC’s website to find out a little more about them. For example, there's this fun little fact: Matteo is a sperm donor with 114 kids. Wow. I think I just got pregnant by saying his name. Devin even scared me for a second, coming out from the limo with a baby carrier. My first thought was, “Is this one of Matteo’s 114 offspring?”

The rest of the guys seemed very sweet, yet nervous. There’s always that one person on night one who’s overlooked but will definitely be a front-runner. I’ll be watching for who that sweet surprise might be!

Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of what happened inside the Bachelor mansion:

First steal: The first steal was thanks to Luke, whom fans aren’t that crazy about, according to Twitter. Maybe it was his shower scene, or maybe it was his overzealous way of saying all the right things to Hannah.

First kiss: The first kiss came from Cam. Hey, he might as well—he’s already gotten a rose from The Bachelor’s After the Final Rose, where Hannah got to meet some of her men before heading out to the mansion! What did he have to lose? Not a rose!

Then, just when you think everything is going seamlessly, something major happens. Can we just make a public service announcement? If you come on the Bachelorette with a girlfriend, you will be ousted! Shouldn’t we all know this by now? No one is safe.

During trying times like these, every girl needs a group of girlfriends who have her back. Cue Demi and Katie! Hannah’s Angels were there to save Hannah from Scott, who has a girlfriend back home. I wonder how many other guys there were sweating bullets, hoping their back-at-home girlfriend wouldn’t out them like Scott’s did. There’s nothing worse than a woman scorned! Hannah kicked Scott to the curb, literally.

First Impression Rose: Now for the infamous First Impression Rose. Even though he wouldn’t give up his jacket to freezing Hannah, it didn’t stop her from giving the rose to Luke. This is going to be a very unpopular opinion, but I don’t mind that Hannah gave the First Impression Rose to Luke. Only because I think that after the whole Scott scandal, Hannah needed reassurance and someone to build up her confidence. Luke did just that! 

Now, whether Luke was being authentic and genuine is a different story. He had a little too many perfect lines for my taste, but that’s just what Hannah wanted and needed in that moment. (She also needed and wanted a jacket, but Luke failed that test.) I’m not saying that Luke is anywhere near Mr. Right for Hannah. He was, however, Mr. Right Now in that particular moment. I’m OK with that. I do have a prediction, though: Hannah will be the first Bachelorette in four seasons not to get engaged to the man she picked for the First Impression Rose!

Now it’s Hannah’s decision on who will get roses like Cam and Luke, or who will be kicked to the curb like Scott. Although Cam and Luke have roses, I wonder how long they will actually stay around.
  
The guys who went home were Thomas, Brian, Matt, Hunter, Ryan, Joe and Chasen. Oh, and let’s not forget Scott. I wonder if Scott went straight back to his girlfriend. All I have to say is, Chasen the pilot, you should have worn your uniform; and Matt Donald, you got robbed! But don’t feel sorry for these guys just yet. I’m sure they woke up this morning to a ton of Instagram DMs. Keep your noses clean though, boys, because I hope to see you in Paradise!

With some of my favorites already gone, my favorites left standing would have to be Mike, Connor J. and Peter. I know I will probably be adding more to my list as the season goes on! And don’t forget, theres always that one person we overlook who ends up being a front-runner. Who do you guys think it might be?

I can’t wait to recap with you every week from here till Hannah’s engagement! See you next week! P.S. Whoever comes back to shame Hannah for having sex, I’m coming for you …

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Raven Gates was the runner-up for Nick Viall's final rose on The Bachelor season 21. She started dating Adam Gottschalk on Bachelor in Paradise season 4, and the pair are still going strong.