CAN THE HOUSE VILLAINS SAVE THEMSELVES? WILL THE HOUSE LOVEBIRDS SURVIVE? -- THIS WEEK ON ABC'S "BACHELOR PAD"

"Episode 306" - A house rivalry heats up, leading to a surprise elimination, MONDAY, AUGUST 27 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on ABC's "Bachelor Pad." The week's challenge puts the contestants up on stage to perform in a spelling bee. One-on-one dates include a romantic hoedown at a barn and a day exploring the beauty of the Channel Islands. If the couple everyone wants to see gone wins the challenge, the stronger alliance will have no choice but to cut out one of its own couples when the stakes rise.

Hosted by Chris Harrison, "Bachelor Pad" is executive-produced by Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton. "The Bachelor," "The Bachelorette" and "Bachelor Pad" are all produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.

"Bachelor Pad" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with stereo sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.