ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ 2016 Spoilers: Episode 3 Brings Sparks, Injuries, Heartbreak, And Drama For Ben Higgins

ABC’s The Bachelor 2016 season with Ben Higgins is already heating up, and fans cannot wait to see what comes next. Ben has had his first set of dates and now the next round comes in Episode 3 airing on Monday, January 18. What Bachelor spoilers are available for this one?

As was previously reported by the Inquisitr, Reality Steve’s spoilers detail that Ben Higgins will have two one-on-one dates in Monday’s episode, along with one group date. Bachelor spoilers indicate that Lauren Bushnell and Jubilee Sharpe get the individual dates in Episode 3, while 12 of the remaining bachelorettes head out on the group date.

The network adds some additional details regarding what viewers can expect from the January 18 show. ABC’s Bachelor spoilers tease that Ben and Lauren will head off in a vintage convertible and then take a plane to a private spot where they share some time in a hot tub and a romantic dinner.

Congrats to Lucy Angel! Loved having them on the show. #thebachelor https://t.co/SkIW66BTls

— WhiskeyAndCigarettes (@WhiskeyCigsShow) January 14, 2016

The sparks will fly on this date from the sounds of things, and the couple will get to have a private concert by country trio Lucy Angel. According to Reality Steve’s spoilers, Lauren gets the rose on this date.

The group date takes place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and the ladies will be facing off in a soccer competition guided by Kelley O’Hara and Alex Morgan from the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. Bachelor spoilers indicate that one lady will fake an injury, but the competition seemingly goes on without her.

Could this injury happen to one of the Ferguson twins? Host Chris Harrison has teased that one of the twins injures her thumb early on this season, making it pretty easy for Ben to tell them apart as the season continues. Both Haley and Emily will be on this soccer group date, but fans will have to tune in to see if that’s how this injury scenario plays out.

The winning team gets additional time with Ben and Reality Steve’s spoilers share that the “Stripes” team beats the “Stars” team. That means that Lace Morris, Haley Ferguson, Amber James, Jami Letain, Olivia Caridi, and Leah Block get to stick around for more time with Higgins, and things are said to get fairly competitive. Steve’s Bachelor spoilers indicate that Amber ends up with the group date rose.

As for Jubilee’s date, she gets to hop on a helicopter with Ben to head to a spa. Bachelor spoilers tease that things are a bit awkward between Ben and Jubilee as the date gets started, but there will be kissing before the date ends. Viewers will apparently see some sparks of chemistry, and both Higgins and Sharpe will open up about their insecurities. Reality Steve’s spoilers indicate that Jubilee will get a rose.

Viewers will apparently see some sparks of chemistry between Jubilee and Ben, and both Higgins and Sharpe will open up about their insecurities. Reality Steve’s spoilers indicate that Jubilee will get a rose.

Though specifics are not known quite yet, Bachelor spoilers detail that the cocktail party will have some difficult moments as Ben gets bad news of some sort from home. While Higgins will continue with the cocktail party, the women apparently have varied reactions when Ben shares what he has learned. Some will make efforts to support and comfort him while others crank up the competitiveness.

The Bachelor spoilers from the network share that there will be a big altercation between two of the bachelorettes that could shake things up a bit, and another lady shares a shocker of her own. Previews appear to show Olivia getting fairly aggressive in her pursuit of Ben’s roses while Reality Steve’s spoilers have indicated that Lace will be causing some drama again.

& the rose went to this bottle of @Patron I'm just glad I was there to accept it on its behalf ? #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/fGyUCNA8Of

— Lace Morris (@LaceMorris) January 6, 2016

By the end of the night, Steve’s Bachelor spoilers share that Lace will have left of her own accord, while Ben will eliminate Jami and Shushanna Mkrtychyan. As for specifics on the confrontation during the cocktail party, and Ben’s heartbreaking news, viewers will have to tune in to Monday’s episode to see exactly what happens.

Will the sparks that fly on these Episode 3 dates lay the groundwork for Ben Higgins’ final rose? Does he find lasting love this season? Fans can’t wait to see how it all plays out on ABC’s The Bachelor 2016 season this winter.

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