The Bachelorette may not have the buzz and star wattage of The Bachelor's Jason Mesnick, Molly Malaney and Melissa Rycroft, but with Jillian Harris leading the way and a number of story lines developing around her suitors, it's slowly inching closer.

• Does Wes Hayden actually have a girlfriend, or is he being victimized by ridiculous editing and contrived confrontations courtesy of ABC?
• Did Jesse, Reid or Michael make the cut last night?
• Was Ed planning to return to the series all along?
• Will Kiptyn Locke (pictured) be the next Bachelor?

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