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As the guys have their friends meet the ladies, we’re reminded that this has been a staple of the series for a reason.

With a woman self-eliminating recently, Tommy decides it is time to even the numbers, meaning two men have to go home.

At a pajama party, everyone comes together for a game that goes a little too far.

Another person who obviously shouldn’t have been cast is eliminated, as Tommy brings on one person, and we get our second self-elimination of the season.

As all the singles come together, we’re reminded that anyone who gets too serious or asks what can be considered hard questions doesn’t know how this game is played.

The second half of this season’s singles are introduced, and things are flipped with the men having the power and the ladies having to prove they’ve been listening.

As the mainline “Ready To Love” returns, there are shifts to the initial mixer that may help those who would otherwise struggle, and a game is put in place that is meant to further challenge participants.