It’s the week before hometown dates on The Golden Bachelorette, and Joan is ready to make some hard choices. The men are shocked when one guy gets sent home early, and Chock starts to get on everyone’s nerves.

We love insider gossip in this newsletter, so this week, I reached out to the person who hears it all: Sarah Hearon from Us Weekly. She’s interviewed countless Bachelor/ettes (including, most recently, Joan).

It's hard to believe, but the men were even more weepy than usual on Episode 5 of the first-ever season of ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette (airing Wednesday nights on ABC, 8-10 p.

Two contenders got the Joan Vassos exit on "Golden Bachelorette" in Wednesday's Episode 5. Who left? And what does it mean for "Golden Bachelor"?

It's been a week since Charles L. was sent home from The Golden Bachelorette, and Bachelor Nation is still not over it. The 66-year-old retired financial analyst from Pennsylvania became an instant fan favorite with his gentle spirit,

With hometown visits looming, Joan and her men head into an exciting and crucial week of dates in a new episode of "The Golden Bachelorette."

You can watch live for free today on DirecTV Stream (free trial) and FuboTV (free trial). Sling also offers ABC in select markets and offers a 50% discount to new subscribers. Last week’s episode featured dates on ice and in the kitchen.

Wichitan Chock Chapple has made it clear on “The Golden Bachelorette” that he’s there to win over Joan Vassos. Episode 5 left no room for doubt.