'Bachelor' Ben Higgins Meets 20+ Women (Over Half of Them Nuts), Keeps Shreveport's Becca Tilley Around

These women had me double-checking my glass of wine...

Last night we began an epic journey of watching Ben Higgins. Yep. We get weeks and weeks of watching this gorgeous man on our television every Monday night. He will travel the world, he will engage in some fun activities like not ever touching his dinner, and he will probably have his shirt off a time or two as time passes by.

Oh, and he's looking for love.

That's his one downside. He's not looking for love with us. Nonetheless, can we all agree that Ben Higgins is without a doubt one of the hottest Bachelors we have seen on this show?? Strong masculine features, dazzling eyes and a smile that will melt your heart. This indeed will be a great season.

Then there are the women.

Last night we were introduced to 28 women and they were all willing to let their freak flag fly as soon as that limo door opened. There were was a miniature pony, a girl hiking a ball like a center on a football team, a gigantic rose headband, a girl throwing herself at Ben (literally), returning competitors and way, way, WAY too much Lace.

One of the returning competitors was Shreveport native, Becca Tilley. Did you see her dress?? Stunning. You may remember her from Chris Soules season. She made it to the final two, but ultimately went home solo in the limo in yet another fabulous dress. Girl has got style.

She's our favorite Southern Sweetheart and we're glad Ben decided to keep her around. Maybe this time she will find love. Only time will tell.

Ben eliminated seven women last night. Here is who remains:

Amanda, 25, esthetician, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Amber, 30, bartender, Chicago, IL
Becca, 26, chiropractic assistant, San Diego, CA (from Shreveport, LA)
Caila, 24, software sales representative, Hudson, OH
Emily, 22, twin, Las Vegas, NV
Haley, 22, twin, Las Vegas, NV
Jackie, 23, gerontologist, San Francisco, CA
Jami, 23, bartender, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Jennifer, 25, small business owner, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Joelle “Jo Jo,” 24, real estate developer, Dallas, TX
Jubilee, 24, war veteran, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lace, 25, real estate agent, Denver, CO
Lauren “LB,” 23, fashion buyer, Stillwater, OK
Lauren B., 25, flight attendant, Marina Del Rey, CA
Lauren H., 25, kindergarten teacher, Ann Arbor, MI
Leah, 25, event planner, Denver, CO
Mandi, 28, dentist, Portland, OR
Olivia, 23, news anchor, Austin, TX
Rachel, 23, unemployed, Little Rock, AR
Samantha, 26, attorney, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Shushanna, 27, mathematician, Salt Lake City, UT