Ali Barthwell is a writer who has been recapping reality TV shows—The Bachelor and Real Housewives among them—since 2015. She is an Emmy-winning writer for Last Week Tonight With John Oliver. Her work has been featured on The AV Club and Chicago Magazine.
The Bachelorette Recap: Wicked WaysIt’s kind of stunning that it took this long before Jenn or anyone else thought, Hang on, what is this guy talking about?
The Bachelor Recap: French MissJoey is feeling the pressure of this competition, and the women are feeling the pressure of performing enthusiasm for Montreal.
Bachelor In Paradise Recap: Paradise LostEveryone wants the ’90s dance to be a fun time with no drama, and somewhere, the Greek god of foolishness is laughing at them.
Bachelor in Paradise Recap: Villain EditHow are we supposed to root for Rodney to fall in love with Eliza while his girlfriend of three full business days is crying her eyes out?