The Bachelor

Over the past few seasons, The Bachelor has become more about publicity than true love.

On this week's episode, therefore, it's nice to see ABC acknowledging that the show is after ratings over engagement rings.

With that in mind, Jake Pavelka takes a few lucky "ladies" on a group date tomorrow night. Their destination? A photo shoot for InStyle, as Jake and his desperate suitors will be featured in the magazine's February issue.

Seems appropriate for this show, doesn't it? Check out a few stills from the shoot below, highlighted by Jake the women poking fun at the contrived nature of the series: