Bachelor Power Rankings - Week 7 - "The Return of Prince Farming"

Boom. Chris dropped the hammer Thor style last week and took out 4 girls without batting a fake Ashley I. eyelash. Samantha (who?) and Mackenzie (the resident Bachelor baby) were sent packing in the rose ceremony carryover from the "to be continued episode" and Ashley I. and Kelsey were sent home during a 2-on-1.

If you missed "The Bachelor Five" from last week (our take on the five most important things you missed on last week's episode), be sure to check that out here and then check out this week's updated Power Rankings below.

The Badlands immediately after Ashley I.'s tears watered the barren dirt.

With four eliminations last week, we still have lucky number 7 girls left and Chase remains ever so slightly in the lead 216-213.

SPECIAL NOTE: Since there is brand new episode TOMORROW NIGHT (Best. Weekend. Ever.), there will be no 4 Sentence Recap and "The Bachelor Five" tomorrow. Instead, we will have updated rankings and analysis of the remaining girls and an updated score posted TOMORROW on the blog in the early afternoon so be sure to check back here for that. The 4 Sentence Recap for both episodes and "The Bachelor Five" will follow Tuesday.

The Rules: We will rank the remaining Bachelor contestants. Points will be awarded each week based on how well each of us predicts the contestants going home. For example, if Josh puts CONTESTANT A in spot 7 and Chase puts CONTESTANT A in spot 10 and CONTESTANT A goes home, Josh will get 7 points and Chase will get 10.

The winner will be based on the player with the most cumulative points at the end of the season (this ain't golf, folks).

POWER 5: We will mark our Power 5 choices with a * so you can keep track of how well we predicted from the start. Chase now only has 2 in play (losing Jillian and Nikki in Week 4 and Kelsey last week). I'm also down to 2 after Tandra's exit in Week 2, Nikki's exit in Week 4 and Kelsey's exit last week.

NOTE: Chase and I do our rankings and analysis independently of one another. Any similarities in our commentary just means GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE, OKAY?

1. Becca, 25, Chiropractic Assistant, CA – Everything in me tells me to put Whitney in the top spot. My gut is Whitney will eventually occupy the top spot, but for now, as a protest to how much I like Becca, I will keep her at number 1. She had an excellent date and despite not ever riding a horse (can I call BS on that one?) she seemed more than confident on the horse…which makes me think Chris may have been thinking about Becca when “Save a Horse” came on later in the episode. She got the kiss and she’s got the fast track to the fantasy suite.
2. *Whitney, 29, Fertility Nurse, IL – Whitney leapfrogs Jade this week. It was another week of Whitney just being Whitney. She appears to be the cornerstone that is holding the girls together as (relative) friends. She’s kind to everyone (maybe save Britt & Kelsey?) and Chris notices this. She was pretty angry over the Big & Rich ordeal, but wouldn’t you be, too? I think Whitney was really civil towards #GoneGirlKelsey despite confronting her. She’s even keeled, tactical, but also appears to have a heart. She and Chris are just a wonderful fit.
3. Kaitlyn, 29, Dance Instructor, BC – Guys. This is the SAME girl that on the first night told Chris he could “plow my field anytime.” And she’s in my top 3 as we’re approaching hometown visits?! WHAT?! How?! Who? WHY?! I still don’t know if she fits. I just don’t know. But she still somehow continues to connect with Chris and defy the friendzoning. Canada, Standup.
4. *Jade, 28, Cosmetics Developer, CA – In my first draft of this week’s power rankings, I had Jade ranked number 3. And then number 4. And then she tumbled all the way down to 5. But at the last minute, I decided to bump her up to 4. This scandalous photo thing is about to break things wide open. I can’t decide if Chris is going to be cool with it or if the suitcase removal intern is going to go get Jade’s suitcase immediately. Or she may just turn into a pumpkin. Which Chris probably would farm. His pick up line: Imma take you to the pumpkin patch.
5. Carly, 29, Cruise Ship Singer, TX – Carly absolutely killed it on that date. I was a little worried it would be one of those “this is what I do” dates, where it turns out that the person isn’t nearly as good at their profession as they claim to be. But Carly absolutely crushed it. Really good lyrics, great delivery, and way to cement herself for another week. For those interested, song lyrics are here.
6. Britt, 27, Waitress, CA – If there is one thing that’s clear, it is that Britt is Chris’ favorite. Despite getting the group date rose, making all the girls jealous and being way too cozy with Chris in front of everyone, Britt is staying at #6. I think the Iowa visit is going to really shake her confidence a bit as per the previews. I think there was an interesting foreshadowing moment with Ashley I. as Chris said he didn’t think she’d fit in Iowa and Ashley replied “You think Britt would?!” Foreshadowing, my friends. Foreshadowing.
7. Megan, 24, Make-up Artist, TN –Chris visited two of our nation’s most incredible national treasures with three of the most crazy girls on the show. I mean Megan is hilarious and Ashley I. was more than tolerable in her interview with Jimmy Kimmel. But still. How are you going to waste the Grand Canyon and the Badlands on Megan, Ashley I. and Kelsey? Also… to anyone that has been broken up with lately, it could be worse: you could’ve been stranded in the Badlands.

1. *Becca, 25, Chiropractic Assistant, CA – She needed the big date and boy did she knock it out of the park. She finally got a crack at Chris’ lips and totally scored a kiss. No attitude adjustment needed here. This girl is leading the pack.
2. Britt, 27, Waitress, CA – Ashley I. was mostly off her rocker but she was dead on when she asked if Chris honestly believed Britt was going to move to Iowa to live on the farm and shuck corn for a living. For now, Chris is infatuated with Britt. But unless she’s planning to write, direct and star in Field of Dreamz 2: More Fieldz, More Dreamz and Field of Dreamz 3: Bankrupt, and Field of Dreamz 4: The Final Dreamz, this girl isn’t budging from LA. I smell a second place finish for Britt.
3. Carly, 29, Cruise Ship Singer, TX – She stood out on the singing group date, because, you know, she can actually sing. Chris likes her. So do I. I’m guessing a Final Four finish for our charismatic choralist.
4. Kaitlyn, 29, Dance Instructor, BC – She stood out on the singing group date, because, you know, she rapped a song instead of singing country like everyone else. Weird. But Chris seems to like her so she’s safe to the Final Four. The question is, will she “Mountie” Chris in the Fantasy Suite at Final 3? Only time will tell.
5. Whitney, 29, Fertility Nurse, IL – Quiet last week but she's built up enough in reserve to keep that spark alive. Safe tonight. Beyond that? We will just have to see if she can implant herself permanently in Chris' life.
6. *Jade, 28, Cosmetics Developer, CA – The preview said it all. This week, the naked truth comes out. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, Google can help you out. Unfortunately for her, the info reveal spells goodbye for Jade.
7. Megan, 24, Make-up Artist, TN – Megan seems nice. But she's also dumb. Real dumb. And nice + dumb ≠ soul mate. As predicted all the way back in “The Bachelor Five” in Week 2, Megan, as the recipient of the first one-on-one date, has made it quite far. But I can’t see any scenario where she doesn’t go home this week. Goodbye, Megan. So happy you finally traveled out of the country to New Mexico. Perhaps one day, you can take a trip to Old Mexico. Just don't forget your passport for that one.