Bachelorette tonight LIVE– Michelle Young’s Joe Coleman ‘slid into her DMS but ghosted’ before show as Ryan’s eliminated

THE FINAL ROSE OF THE NIGHT

Michelle handed out her final rose to Joe despite going back and fourth all night whether or not she would keep him.

When she said his name out loud, he looked thrilled but also a tiny bit shocked.

"Of course," he said with a huge smile when asked if he will accept her rose.

BACHELORETTE 2021 FILMING, PART TWO

Steve revealed that for most of August 2021, Young's season will be filmed at the Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis.

"Maybe this season we will see more public dates since they are staying in a major city," Reality Steve wrote in his blog.

"Kinda like anytime this show goes to a US city, we usually always see dates happen. However, I don’t think that’s the last place they’ll be. I do think overnights and final rose ceremony will be in a different location based on the fact I’m hearing filming ends almost two weeks into September."

WHERE IS THIS SEASON OF THE BACHELORETTE BEING FILMED?

According to Reality Steve, Young's season will be filmed in Palm Springs, California.

While the exact location of the filming is unknown, Steve revealed that he does not believe that it will take place at La Quinta, where Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams’ season was filmed last year.

Part of this upcoming season will also be filmed in Minnesota.

WHO IS JOE COLEMAN?

Michelle Young was spotted sharing a one-on-one date at Target Field for a Twins/Rays game with one of the contestants, Joe Coleman, back in August.

Joe is a 28-year-old from Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

So he and Michelle have one major thing in common already: she's also from Minnesota.

Michelle is a teacher in Edina, a suburb of the Twin Cities.

Another trait they share is their athleticism. Joe is a former Gophers basketball player and Michelle, also 28, also played the sport as a senior in high school.

WHAT HAPPENED TO CHRIS HARRISON?

Chris announced after nearly 20 years, he was stepping away from the franchise back in March 2021.

He hosted The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor In Paradise since they each launched.

FIRST ROSE CEREMONY

The men were sweating as they prepared to handle their first rose ceremony.

Michelle had a message for the men at the beginning, telling them: "Gentleman, I want to take one last minute to take this chance and be here with me tonight.

"I know it's not easy to put yourself out there and be vulnerable. I'm really excited about the connections we can form.

"I'm going to follow my heart, trust my intuition and if you do not get a rose tonight, know that I appreciate you and wish you the best."

NAYTE GETS THE FIRST IMPRESSION ROSE

Michelle handed out the highly-coveted first impression rose - which only gets handed out once per season.

The Bachelorette handed out her first impression rose to Nayte and immediately after being handed the flower, the pair kissed.

She had her first kiss of the season and the two continued to have a passionate make out session.

THE SHOW GOES ON

Despite being upset over Ryan's "here for the wrong reasons" behavior, Michelle announced to the group they will resume with their cocktail party.

The former basketball player connected with several of the men as the evening went on.

Many of the men confessed to "already feeling a connection" with the brunette beauty.

'NOT OKAY WITH STARTING A RELATIONSHIP ON RED FLAGS'

The Minnesota schoolteacher was NOT playing around when it came to Ryan who was potentially here for the wrong reasons.

The stack of papers included detailed notes about the show, Michelle and how to act on TV.

In addition, he had his exes write "reviews" for him on ways he could improve in a relationship.

Michelle was furious, and told him: "I'm not okay starting a relationship on red flags.

"You need to trust my feelings. So I'm going to walk you out now."

When Ryan tried to beg his way to stay, he failed and was eliminated.

CONFRONTATION

Michelle confronts Ryan about the notebook he brought of "how to get a good edit" and "how to NOT become the villain" on the show.

Attempting to defend his behavior, Ryan said: "To be honest, I have no knowledge of The Bachelor. I have no knowledge of the show or you."

"But your notes were not about me, they were about the show," she said before demanding to see the evidence.

SECOND CHANCE?

Michelle chatted with Joe - where he admitted that he "could have handled" their communication better when they previously DMed on Instagram.

Joe blamed his "ghosting" on his anxiety during the George Floyd racial protests as he owns a business in the area where protests took place.

While Michelle admitted she "understands" as a Black woman who lives in the area, she is hesitant that he "might shut down again."

'HE GHOSTED ME'

Michelle revealed to Kaitlyn and Tayshia that not only did she speak to Joe before the show, but he left her on read.

"We messaged each other back and fourth for a bit about basketball but then he ghosted me," she admitted.

However, she said she is "still happy" to see him and see where things go.

'HAVE WE MET BEFORE?'

Joe was the next suitor to meet Michelle and immediately, they already had loads in common.

Including being from the same area of Minnesota, the pair may even potentially know each other.

"Why can't I place you? Have we met before?" Michelle asked as he walked up to her.

"We'll see," he replied vaguely with a smirk as he walked away.

She then appeared to have a lightbulb moment, and asked: "Did I slide into your DM's?!'

Joe smiled and appeared to walk back before it cut to commercial break.

THE FIRST TOAST

Michelle made her first official toast of the evening to her group of men after all the suitors arrived to the Indian Wells resort.

She told the group: "Tonight marks the start of a journey to find love. I was very fortunate to have a great example of love in front of me.

"My parents have been married for 32 years and they still are madly in love. When you're in your position, you can feel some pretty good things when you're authentic and stay true to yourself.

"Show me your authentic self because that is what you will always get from me."

AWKWARD START

Michelle met future Bachelor Clayton Echard for the first time and he immediately brought up that, like her, his mom is also a teacher.

He then pulled out a ruler and asked Michelle to spank him.

She appeared to be a little uncomfortable with the request and awkwardly tapped Clayton's butt.

Clayton admitted that did "not go how he thought it would."

JAW-DROPPING ENTRANCE

Michelle made her Bachelorette debut in a gorgeous sparkling gold and silver dress.

As she stepped out of the limo, hosts Kaitlyn and Michelle's jaws were on the floor by the beautiful Bachelorette.

Michelle said that she "wants to feel hopeful multiple relationships" by the end of the evening.

TYPO TROUBLE

Fans slammed the folder from Ryan's scene that said "the Bachlorette" instead of the "Bachelorette."

While some Twitter users blamed the show as they believed the scene was "staged," others blamed Ryan.

HERE FOR THE WRONG REASONS?

Tayshia and Kaitlyn admitted to feeling "uncomfortable" when they came across a stack of controversial papers from one of the contestants, Ryan.

According to the co-hosts, the papers said things along the lines of "how to get more screen time," "how to become the next Bachelor" and "how to get a good edit."

The pair were shocked by the findings and the apparent situation that someone is here for the wrong reasons.

ROOM RAIDERS

Co-hosts and former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe "vetted" the contestants before they made their official limo entrance.

The ladies decided to go through the men's suitcases, dressers, and other personal belongings.

The duo claimed they were "doing Michelle a favor" by sniffing out "anything bad" before they meet the leading lady.

Tayshia is still with Zac Clark. However, Kaitlyn is no longer with Shawn Booth.

MEET CLAYTON ECHARD, THE NEXT BACHELOR

Fans finally got a glimpse into Clayton Echard - the show's next Bachelor.

Despite not appearing on screens yet, he was chosen as the next lead by ABC over the Summer.

The former athlete gushed about Michelle in his intro package, saying: "I’m so excited to meet Michelle.

"She’s a former D1 athlete and I’m a football player myself so we definitely connect there.

"My mom’s a teacher, Michelle is a teacher. I think we’d be a great match!"

BACHELOR NATION LOVES MICHELLE

Just minutes into her Bachelorette premiere, fans are already thrilled with Michelle's performance.

ADVICE FROM HER PARENTS

Michelle sought advice from her parents - whom she is very close with- before becoming The Bachelorette.

Her mom gave her little girl advice, insisting to her daughter: "You need to find someone like your dad. I mean it, he's the best."

"Whatever you decide, we trust you. We're behind you 100%," her dad said in a supportive message.

MICHELLE GETS SCHOOLED

Minnesota schoolteacher Michelle Young opened up her Bachelorette season in the classroom.

She gave a math lesson to a group of about five students - and admitted to her pupils she will have to be ";kissing" about 30 men soon.

While the kids were surprised by her potential amount of boyfriends, they were supportive of Miss Young becoming Mrs. Young.

HOW MANY COUPLES FROM THE SHOW ARE STILL TOGETHER?

Of the 18 bachelorettes who left the show engaged, 12 of them are no longer with their partners.

The first bachelorette to star on the show, Trista Rehn, is still married to Ryan Sutter, and they have two children.

MICHELLE'S SEASON

The Bachelorette teased a sneak peek trailer of what you might see this season on the show.