'I put my heart on the line:' Bethlehem's Josh Young eliminated from 'The Bachelorette'

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — He may have found his "dream girl," but she didn't feel the same.

Bethlehem's Josh Young was eliminated on Episode 2 of Season 20 of "The Bachelorette" reality TV show that aired on ABC Monday night with its star Charity Lawson.

• Bethlehem's Josh Young was eliminated on episode 2 of the "Bachelorette"
• On the ABC dating show, Charity Lawson, a family therapist from Georgia, looks for love
• After losing a kissing challenge, the Freedom alum was among several suitors sent home

Lawson, a Georgia native, didn't give Young a rose to keep him on the show, even though he put his "heart on the line."

Young, 28, a Freedom High School alum andall around great guy, made the cut on premiere night, but after a kissing challenge didn't go in his favor, he was sent packing.

Here's a recap of how it went down.

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Like a movie

It was Day 2 in "The Bachelorette" mansion and Young was left out.

He and 18 of the other men contestants stayed behind while Lawson hit the road in a red vintage Mustang for a solo date with Aaron B.

Aaron B., brought out his lucky coin (he loves that thing!) and flipped a heads up, which in bachelor world clearly equals another kiss.

At night, the pair continued their "old-school" Hollywood theme, and back at the house, Young and the other bachelors frolicked in the pool.

Lawson already is clearly is smitten by Aaron B.

Sun's out, buns out

On Day 3, it was all about the sun and fun during Lawson's first group date with 12 of the men (no Young yet) on the sands of Venice Beach.

The fellas competed in the "Bachelorette DodgeBowl 4" game for the chance to score an invite to Lawson's after-party.

Adrian, 33, knocked three people out with one ball and was named MVP of the game.

He was the solo member of team green. Xavier, 27, led the pink team to victory.

Later on, the swanky-dressed men chatted with Lawson.

Brayden, 24, who got the first-impression rose last week, couldn't wait to kiss her — then complain to the group about it.

"Maybe I sound like a spoiled brat," Brayden told the guys of possibly facing elimination.

Adrian, a single dad, got annoyed and wasn't shy about it telling Lawson.

"It seems like he's here for spring break," he told her in private.

"This is an engagement after this and I want to make it clear that this isn't a game," Lawson later said.

Putting his heart 'on the line'

Only an hour or so into the episode and viewers finally got some screen time with Young.

And boo, it was over before it began.

Gabby and Rachel from "The Bachelorette" Season 19 joined Lawson in downtown Los Angeles to see who answered best for the ultimate prize — a chance to kiss Lawson onstage and make "The Bachelorette" history.

"You're my dream girl," Young told Lawson between questions. "It's an admiration, but I'm hoping it becomes romantic."

Ultimately, it was a match point for tennis pro Joey, who won the Q&A part of the game and kissed Lawson onstage, as our boy Young winced.

"Seeing her kiss someone is really tough," he said. "I put my heart on the line. Hopefully I'm here long enough to find my 'Joey moment.'"

Moments later, after learning Joey also was going to take out Lawson for a one-on-one date, Young looked crushed.

"Seeing her kiss somebody else on stage, it stings," he said. "I thought I would get more time with her today, so that's what really sucks."

Later at the house, the guys shared how grueling it was to watch Lawson lock lips with Joey.

"For most of it, it was a great date," Young said, seemingly trying to avoid negativity.

Brayden then tried to start an argument with Josh, calling the challenge "classless." That caused Young to shoot back, "What would you do, throw a fit and walk out?"

The drama between Brayden and Adrian grew toward the end of the show, and Lawson made a decision during elimination.

The camera panned on Young's worried face one final time as Lawson gave the last rose to Brayden.

So, is Young still looking for love?

Stay tuned for the developing story as Arts & Culture reporter Micaela Hood talks to Josh Young about how he feels after the show.