I’m just going to come out and say it Sam what the fudge did you just do?
But before we discuss what whould have to be the most heartbreaking ellmination of the year here’s what went down on tonight’s episode.
The time had come for Sam to meet the family and friends of his final four ladies and, after travelling to four different states in just one week, he made the agonising decision to send one of the women he had become so close to home.
In Brisbane, Heather eased Sam into the mood at Mt Coot-tha, a special place for her and the final resting place of her father’s ashes. While they talked about life and love, Heather explained that this journey had made her realise who the important people were in her life. Later, Heather took Sam to meet her protective father figure, Warwick, and her best friend, Laura.
Straight-talking Warwick had a beer with Sam and sized him up as a potential suitor for Heather. While he seemed to have passed the test, Heather was moved by the fact that Sam made no judgement of her family situation and she realised how much she had invested in this relationship.
The next day, in New South Wales, Lana took Sam to the Berowra Valley to meet her mum and best friend Lauren. Just moments into the introduction, Lana’s mum took Sam aside for a grilling like no other. Usually tough on prospective boyfriends, Lana’s mum asked Sam about his intentions for herdaughter and, after he passed the test with flying colours, the pair returned to join Lana and Lauren for dinner. While Sam knew he would also fit in nicely with Lana’s family, he realised that he was about to facehis toughest decision yet.
After a gentle start to Sarah’s date at the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Sam could see that she was much more relaxed in her home town. As they enjoyed a picnic on the beach, he pondered how easy their life could be together in Melbourne. That evening, Sarah took Sam home to meet her loving family including her mum, dad, sister and grandma. After a toast to Sarah and Sam, the family seemed impressed with his values and good intentions.
Last but not least, Sam witnessed an emotional homecoming in Perth when Snezana was reunited with her daughter Eve. The cute pair cried tears of joy after not having seen each other for nearly nine weeks. Snezana and Eve have been a twosome forever but Sam hoped that there was room for one more.
After a walk in the park, Eve grilled Sam on her own, asking questions about geography, One Direction, his favourite food and her mum.
While Sam seemed to have Eve’s tick of approval, the trio went home to meet the extended family for a traditional Macedonian feast. Snezana’s younger brother Rob assumed the role of family spokesperson and took it upon himself to interrogate Sam.
Back at the mansion, after some serious soul searching and deep thinking, Sam was faced with his toughest decision to date.
The Bachelorettes were all nervous as they entered the room for the rose ceremony. After what felt like an eternity, Sam made the decision to give his final three roses to Sarah, Snezana and Lana, sending Heather home. Sam was genuinely upset and sad to see Heather go and, as she fought back tears, he walked her out to the car for a moving and heartfelt goodbye
I honestly believie Sam has just ensured that Heather is The Bachelorette for 2016.
