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I watched Prince Charming and this is what I thought

I watched Prince Charming and this is what I thought

Just a confession: I completely forgot this started. Well, I was aware of it, but I thought it would be on Thursday. Prince Charming just comes out on Wednesday. Haaaallo, couldn't someone have informed me about that? Well, a day late maybe, but I really need to talk to you about the first two episodes.

1. HAHA. Sorry, I really thought the voice-over said: ‘Booooya, this beautiful region in the south of Italy.’ I was genuinely confused. But well, that's how you pronounce Puglia apparently.

2. Did Marvin prove that you can find true love through this program? Uh, yes, somewhat, except that he initially chose a different Prince Charming for himself.

3. Whaaaat. No, this is too cute. What a lovely couple Marvin and Ferdi are. Love them.

4. Ooh wow, quite a spicy prospect. And yes, is it really going to happen this season: two participants running off together? It seems like it.

5. Chris: nice guy, but it seems a bit like he's reading from a teleprompter. I really get a Tel Sell vibe from this.

6. Yes, I feel it in everything. This season there will be some flirting among the participants.

7. Casper is 26 years old and has a house that I probably won't be able to afford in my whole life. A moment of realization.

8. Ah, the innocent beginning, where everyone still likes each other. But that's not going to last, of course.

9. Oh joke, it's already happening: Donnavon doesn't really fit in with the group already. Ouch.

10. Ooohh, Casper and Chris already know each other. From parties. Have they already kissed? I really want to know all the ins and outs of this.

11. Hmm yes, I do feel something with that Casper. I have the idea that he will be a main character this season.

12. But we shouldn't underestimate mister Prince Charming himself either. He sometimes has a sneaky, sly look in his eyes.

13. Just: how much more relaxed is this introduction than at The Bachelor with Tony Junior? This is so much more relaxed and contains much less vicarious embarrassment or awkwardness. Love this.

14. Does Videoland have a subscription to all of Billie Eilish's songs or something? Every program of theirs is packed with it.

15. Huh? Wait, whut? The role of Cupid is NOT for Angelo? What does it meaaaaan?!

16. Thank goodness the second episode is already up. Are we continuing? Of course, we are continuing.

17. Chris has particularly beautiful and well-fitting hair. Just an observation during the archery.

18. What. Is. This. STORY. I stumbled into the dishwasher? I landed with my eye in a knife? A KNIFE? Well, come on.

19. Those dates are always so intense. So personal. I would completely shut down during all these kinds of heavy conversations due to my fear of commitment.

20. I see a lot of similarities between me and Olav. I also don't see depth and would really love to open pet shops.

21. Hm, is he saying that ‘a number’ is going home tonight?

22. I seriously hope Chris will talk a little less staccato in the upcoming episodes. Sometimes it feels like I'm watching the news in the ’60s, when every reporter spoke like that.

23. And I really need to practice the names, because there are quite a few blonde-type characters with washboards that I can't quite tell apart yet.

24. Oh noooo. The second episode and I already disagree. That Angelo is really nice. He will find his Prince Charming.

25. Ooooh. Casper and Chris were already going on a date. I'm getting a Tony-Oriana flashback. Casper is a finalist, no doubt about it.

26. I don't understand anything anymore. Angelo gone? Olav gone? Does this Chris have any good taste, because I'm really doubting that now.

27. I have to catch the next episode. Four new guests? Chris crying? Donnavon with tears? What's going on?

28. I'm very curious, what did you think of it? Is it better or worse? Is it going to be juicy or will it remain drama-free? I'm very curious.

29. Twitter still needs to get into the groove regarding Prince Charming, I think, but the beginning is there.

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