HISTORIC RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, PLAYS HOST TO BECCA'S FINAL NINE BACHELORS AS SHE MOVES CLOSER TO FINDING HER IDEAL MAN, ON ABC'S 'THE BACHELORETTE,' MONDAY, JULY 2

Australian Country Chart-Topper Morgan Evans Serenades Becca and Leo; One Man's Late-Night Hijinks Pushes Becca to the Limit

"Episode 1406" - Richmond, Virginia, whose past is inextricably connected to America's rich history, is the backdrop for a defining week in Becca's journey. Jason and Becca's date takes the couple on a trolley tour around town, but the day ends on a stunning emotional note. Seven men pay homage to Virginia, one of the cradles of democracy, as they take a history quiz and then participate in the "Beccalection 2018" debate. Leo and Becca take a spectacular aerial tour of the state and try their skill at shucking oysters. Australian country superstar Morgan Evans caps off the night with a special performance. One bachelor mounts a shocking late-night surprise which may decide his fate with Becca. Which men will be on the right side of history? Find out on "The Bachelorette," MONDAY, JULY 2 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

Charming and funny Jason accompanies Becca on a quaint trolley ride. Their first stop is at one of the most popular donut shops in the state to learn how to make the tasty treats. They end up having their own party! The next trolley stop is the Edgar Allan Poe Museum where the lively and irreverent pair celebrate the gothic "un-happy hour." Becca surprises Jason at the local brewery, having a group of his friends meet them. Later at their intimate dinner, the normally lighthearted bachelor opens up and shares some painful family memories. But will this suitor's revelations help or hurt his romantic cause?

Seven men meet Becca at the Virginia State Capitol building with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln conducting a history 101 quiz to test their knowledge of the nation's early years. They are further challenged to compete in a debate on the Capitol steps to try and sell themselves to Becca as a political candidate would do. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is even in attendance. However, it dissolves into an ugly showdown between two bachelors in front of the startled crowd. At the after-party, the other men cringe, fearing their chance to get closer to Becca and get the group rose will disappear. However, one man is able to take her mind off the commotion and captures the rose.

Emotionally drained from the group date drama, Becca starts off the next day with Leo. A panoramic aerial tour of the state and Chesapeake Bay await. Back down on earth, they retrieve and shuck oysters and then head to a private dinner inside Richmond's City Hall. They move on to a special concert by Australian country star Morgan Evans singing his hit "Kiss Somebody" - and the pair happily oblige.

The night isn't over. One suitor decides to risk it all on one last-ditch effort to convince Becca that, despite recent events, he really is committed to her.

More surprises come the next night. Becca confidently knows which guys she will give roses. The final six men will travel to the Bahamas for some fun in the sun as the hometown dates loom.

Becca's nine suitors are the following:
Blake, 28, a sales representative from Bailey, Colorado
Chris, 30, a sales trainer from Orlando, Florida
Colton, 26, a former professional football player from Denver, Colorado
Connor, 25, a fitness coach from St. Petersburg, Florida
Garrett, 29, a medical sales representative from Reno, Nevada
Jason, 29, a senior corporate banker from Buffalo, New York
Leo, 31, a stuntman from Studio City, California
Lincoln, 26, an account sales executive from Los Angeles, California
Wills, 29, a graphic designer from Los Angeles, California

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