>> happy carnival. we should play carnival music. >> sit still, look pretty by daya. >> we have a fun show. having been in new orleans so many year -- >> such a fun time of year. it's a big day. in new orleans today, the banks and schools are closed, everybody is out on the streets. they say it's a little chilly, they got their coats on. so we're celebrating carnival. everybody grabbing beads. we have crawfish and isaac toups is here. how did you get out of town? >> i snuck out. i ran out. i said keep the beads, i'm going to see my favorite tv ladies. >> you've made some enemies doing that. >> and with only five days until valentine's day, we'll get you in the mood for a little romance. with a song from international we love them. >> and before you go out on a hot date, you'll want to know what our panel says about keeping guys interested. >> and we have a surprise guest today. >> we were like who is it and then we will give you clues. so i'd like to know who it is. do you know? >> no, i have absolutely no idea. all right. >> what are you wearing? >> i don't know. >> it's a prop. it's not to be worn outside your dress. that's not part of the dress. >> it's carnival, baby. anything goes. we said it's fat tuesday. this is the day before ash wednesday when everybody -- i guess they go out and get debauched and then ask for forgiveness tomorrow. >> and so we're celebrating with hurricanes. >> these are a little strong even for me. >> if you go pat o'brien's in new orleans, you get this drink. and this is the hurricane. >> that is so strong. >> exactly. they play the piano and and there are two pianos that go back and forth. and so this brings back memories. that is so good. >> so does this one. >> and this is mardi gras mambo. no, no, no, no! >> let's try that again. >> oh, please, no. you can't unsee certain things. [ laughter ] all right. it's a tradition on this program. try to explain to you what's in here is the king cake. the way it works in new orleans, king cake has to buy the next one. so our tradition is called mauling the king cake because we're searching for the baby jesus. >> that's who is in it. >> by the way, so delicious. it has cinnamon and, oh, lord, i hate to destroy a king cake. >> not with our your fingers on it. >> they've licked off my fingers many times. and you know who you are, right? >> are you sure it's even in here? i don't think it's in here. >> there is always a baby. >> did you find it? >> no. >> i'm finding this year. fyi. >> you find it. >> you find it. >> that's what she said. >> that's what she said. >> oh, no. it's not even -- >> a little plastic baby jesus. >> okay. i don't -- >> we got stiffed one year where there was no baby jesus. >> it's in here, you just have to find it. bet it's in one of your sections. oh, my gosh, where is it? oh, no. are you positive there was one in here? this is a cruel joke. every year we find our baby jesus jesus. >> it's in here, i know. >> anything else we can talk about while we're looking? who do you think the mystery guest is? >> i don't know. have an actor who will be on our guys tell all thing today. >> yes. >> who is going to play grown-up jesus in a new something. >> movie. >> or tv show. >> it's not in here. >> our producer has been sending us pictures from mardi gras. there is amanda doing what amanda does. that's such a bummer. maybe they forgot to put in. >> can i have a fine tooth comb, please? >> she sent us over videos and stuff. amanda knows how to have fun. >> and we'll keep forageing. >> so i think it's time to talk about "the bachelor." amanda is not here. so -- >> why don't you do it? you're already in the shot. thanks. jerry, please, don't leave your unsightly things. baby. it is a cruel -- >> did someone take the baby -- >> there he is. >> there he is. >> there is one in there, too. we have to find it. >> this is like elf on the shelf. >> hold on. are you sure? it's got to be in here. >> big or small. you hold that up. >> if you find it, just squeal. oh, we're on tv. all right. we're going to talk about "the bachelor." >> really, amanda is in new orleans. so we were wondering -- >> you said take twice. >> -- whether or not olivia, you know, everybody doesn't like olivia, all right? so ben did a cruel thing. nobody likes olivia. >> why not, hods? >> she's just one of those girls that girls don't like. so then he was trying to figure out who he was going to give arose to, so he took olivia and another girl, what was her name -- >> emily. >> emily. and emily was the twin who stayed on the show. remember, the other twin got bounced. we're going on a date. and he brought a rose. and everyone wondered who was going to get the rose. well, he did a little head fake. he pretended like he was going to give it to emily -- i mean olivia. and instead he gave to emily. do we have video of this, do we have the sound? let's watch. >> today you really did take the time to speak from your heart and tell me exactly what you were feeling. >> yeah. >> i don't think i can reciprocate those feelings. it's just not a place that i can get to. and i think that as honest as you've been with me about your feelings, i have to be honest that today i can't give you this rose. i'm going to have to say goodbye. >> okay. >> i'm sorry. >> he's not sorry. >> that was like a hurricane. what was going on? >> i hope they don't go to their honeymoon in a place like that. >> so olivia is out. >> i don't know any of them. >> leah was also september -- was also sent packing. because she's a drama-creator. you know one those people who stir the pot? >> put them out. >> ben was exhausted. he canceled a cocktail party but showed up at the rose ceremony. and then, wait, it was lauren h. -- >> stop it. >> lauren h. he sent packing. are we watching something? so who is left? >> you and i are right here. still looking for baby jesus. >> all right. guest. here are some of the clues. this person performs in front of millions of people. >> what? >> executes precision-like moves. >> usually half the audience likes this person. where is the person? >> wait. go back again. he performs in front of millions of people. executes precision-like moves. usually half the audience likes -- >> oh, he's a sports guy. >> or a magician and the other half of the person doesn't like it. 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[ laughter ] >> please don't put scallions on mine. >> all right. what about red onions? >> no! >> all right. we have our ladle. here we go. >> and you scoop it right out. >> get a good bit of gravy. >> if you can't boil the crawfish yourself to get the stock, is there anywhere to get it? >> you can use shrimp stock or you can buy homemade stock. i won't make fun of you if you do. >> i have one for you. >> i'm excited. >> please enjoy. make the plate look nice and pretty. >> oh, my gosh. >> here we go. king cake. by the way, did we find the baby? >> no. >> no baby in there. i'm going to sue. >> let's have a bite. >> you know where to look. >> oh, that's good. but let's see if we can find it. see, i know the trick. >> what's the trick? >> it's on the bottom. >> you found it? we got a baby right here. >> it's got to be on the bottom, you guys. >> you spoiled it for us for the rest of our lives. >> now i got to buy the next one. >> thank you so much. that was delicious. you can catch isaac on top chef this thursday on bravo. >> is it okay to flirt with other people when you're in a relationship? >> find out what our man panel has to say about that after this. >> isn't that obvious? ous? i think we should've taken a left at the river. tarzan know where tarzan go! tarzan does not know where tarzan go. hey, excuse me, do you know where the waterfall is? waterfall? king of jungle. why don't you want to just ask somebody? if you're a couple, you fight over directions. it's what you do. if you want to save fifteen percent or more on car insurance, you switch to geico. oh ohhhhh it's what you do. ohhhhhh! do you have to do thattright in my ear? ugh! heartburn! no one burns on my watch! try alka-seltzer heartburn reliefchews. they work fast and don't taste chalky. mmm...amazing. i have heartburn. alka-seltzer heartburn reliefchews. enjoy the relief. are you tired of hazardous glass made so clear by sfx: slide show windex that you don't even know it's there? sfx: slide show smudge it! with the new smudge stick even clear glass gets visibly smudged in a snap. sfx: smudge sounds against glass get it now and say no to let's get these dayquil liquid gels and go. but these liquid gels are new. mucinex fast max. it's the same difference. this one is max strength and fights mucus. mucinex fast max. the only cold and flu liquid gel that's max-strength and fights mucus. let's get these dayquil liquid gels and go. but these liquid gels are new. mucinex fast max. it's the same difference. this one is max strength and fights mucus. mucinex fast max. the only cold and flu liquid gel that's max-strength and fights mucus. with valentine's day this sunday, you want to know what your man is really thinking. so time for guys tell all. >> let's try that again, hoda. >> guys tell all! >> first up is jean carlos. want. it means cinnamon in spanish >> i just like to watch your lips move. >> he's the single star of nbc's tele novella. he's also just been cast as jesus in the passion on fox which will air live in march. >> and next up is rick younger, married with a son. and he can be seen in the rick younger show. >> comedy, music, fun. >> and also with us host of the gsn hit game show, idiot test, ben glebe. >> my name means cinnamon, also. [ laughter ] >> and last but certainly not least, the recently engaged be bob. so sorry, ladies. do you know how many hearts you're breaking? >> oh, please. >> let's begin with our first question. question one. rachel asks this. why is it that when a -- oh, hey, girl. we didn't even see you. all right. go ahead, honey. >> hi, i'm cynthia in new orleans, and my question is, how can i drop hints about what we should do for valentine's day without coming off too strong? >> if you want do something special, just line it up and do it. nothing is better than that. >> do you know what would be fun, as you gently finger his shoulders -- >> that sounded so creepy. >> when a woman does it, it's not creepy. did it real slow. a little tremble in my finger. >> but if you just say you know what would be fun. and tell us what would be fun. more than likely, we want to do >> but sometimes you want someone to -- you're like saying let's go to this place for dinner. >> she likes charles in charge. >> valentine's day tends to be as it is for women. so you have to tell us a little bit. >> and you'll be disappointed, too. >> i like to do something special on valentine's day. i like to overdo it a little bit. it's part of the tradition. so i'm down with that. >> you're a very romantic valentine's day even if i'm not dating anybody. home alone with flowers and a great meal. >> we'll be right back after this. >> you sound like bob now. 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[ laughter ] >> that's your baby in the cake. >> and bob is engaged. >> a question from an e-mail. you're gonna like this one, ben. rachel asks why is it that when a guy finds out that a woman is capable of taking care of herself, money, car, et cetera, he loses interest or is not interested at all? >> i couldn't agree less. i love that. i start working less immediately. i start relaxing. i feel like sugar mama, let's do this. where i really needed that woman. [ laughter ] >> i think it's a powerful, independent successful woman. we like that. >> do you let her pay? >> here's the thing. i want her to know it's not necessary for her to pay. if it's important to her, by all means. but i work, so i like to please a person. >> there needs to be an understanding of the value of what each person brings to a relationship. at times when i was broke and poor, i was like, hey, come on to my house, i'll cook dinner for you. if you really want to go out -- >> you buy all the ingredients. >> i could afford ingredients. i couldn't afford tipping and all the other things. that come with going to a strount. and a lot of times, that's appreciated and they reciprocate and say, hey, this time i want afford to pay, then maybe -- >> let's go across the street. >> hi, i'm vicky and my question is what age do men think they have matured? >> i have a theory on adulthood. i think you're not actually an adult until 27. >> i think 40. >> at 27, you kinda start to become an adult. >> i think you never stop maturing and learning, if you're living the right way. i think you should be a kid and know when to be an adult. because as you become an adult, you start complicating your life and forget the simple things in your life. >> i don't know what he said, but i'm hungry. >> here is a good one. >> your brain isn't even formed until you're 25. >> i've had a formed brain then for the last two years. >> nicole asked is it wrong for a person to give flirty looks or >> no. that's the only thing you got. [ laughter ] that's the only thing you're allowed to do. >> i'm married, not buried. >> but there's a point where -- >> if you act on it, it's a bit different. but i think there should be enough respect and communication in a relationship where that is okay. >> a flirty look, it could be something very simple, like a stare that lingers. >> what if it's a little longer than that? >> danger zone. >> if somebody looks at you and you don't reciprocate -- >> how long is long? >> more than eight seconds. >> there is a fine line between creepy and sexy. >> yes. 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[ laughter ] >> all right. how about this. i had to practice this one. >> not real. >> the nene. >> come on out. >> how about this one. >> fake. >> you guys are so cute. thank you for coming. you're a beautiful couple. >> thank you. >> thanks for being our surprise guest. from the hot ref to el divo. >> classic songs for all the girls they loved before. >> yes, yes, yes. >> that was fun! >> i saw you in the stairwell, and i was like, how do i know her? i take pictures of sunrises. it's my job and it's also my passion. but with my back pain i couldn't sleep... so i couldn't get up in time. then i found aleve pm. aleve pm is the only one to the 12 hour pain relieving strength of aleve. and now... i'm back. aleve pm for a better am. olay total effects a skin transformation that rivals the leading department store moisturizer. revives skin to fight 7 signs of aging. with olay, you age less, so you can be ageless. olay. ageless. let's get these dayquil liquid gels and go. but these liquid gels are new. mucinex fast max. it's the same difference. this one is max strength and fights mucus. mucinex fast max. the only cold and flu liquid gel that's max-strength and fights mucus. >> narrator: the citi concert series on "today" is proudly here, and if you're in the mood for romance, we have something special just for you. >> performance by the international singing sensation el divo. >> the crossover group has sold more than 26 million albums and scored 160 gold and platinum hits all over the world. >> amazing. their latest album debuted at number one on the latin bill boards chart. we are thrilled they are here with us. >> this is beautiful. >> and you're going on tour. >> yes. >> where are you going? >> we're starting out in mexico city. we will go all around south america, southeast asia, uk, europe and then later this year, we will wrap up the tour coming back to america. >> we can't wait to hear you sing. >> especially this one. to all the girls i've loved before who traveled in and out my door i'm glad they came along i dedicate this song to all the girls i've loved before to all the girls i once caressed and may i say i've held the best for helping me to grow i owe a lot i know to all the girls i've loved before winds of change are always and every time i try to stay the winds of change continue blowing and they just carry me away to all the girls who shared my life who now are someone else's wife i'm glad they came along i dedicate this song to all the girls i've loved [ singing in foreign language ] to all the girls we've loved before who traveled in and out our door who traveled in and out our door [ applause ] >> wow! >> thank you. >> no wonder you're number one everywhere. the strings were beautiful and the harp and cello. >> get ready to make a good impression when we give it away. make sure you go to see them on tour. one day a rider made a decision. the decision to ride on and save money. money by switching his motorcycle there's no shame in saving money. ride on, ride proud. geico motorcycle, great rates for great rides. 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