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Tracy, a wardrobe stylist from Santa Monica, arrived in a police car, siren blaring, explaining that she was the fashion police. Luckily, she didn't have to arrest Colton.

Erin, 28, whose occupation is listed as \"Cinderella,\" arrived at the mansion in a horse-drawn carriage and left Colton a glass slipper.

Catherine, a DJ from Fort Lauderdale, came with her beloved Pomeranian, whom she left in Colton's care.

West Coast, now it’s your turn! #TheBachelor starts now! pic.twitter.com/KZ71mtVgPM

— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) January 8, 2019

Finally, there was Caitlin, who greeted Colton with a cherry-red balloon, which she popped -- a not so subtle hint at what she envisions happening between her and Colton.

The ladies were all on their best behavior, until host Chris Harrison brought out the first impression rose, presented to the lucky one with whom Colton an instant connection. That's when \"the claws came out,\" according to one woman.

The ladies seemed to politely take turns spending a little alone time with Colton, until Catherine -- the DJ -- felt her time was cut short by Katie. She went quietly but returned to steal him back.

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PHOTO: Colton Underwood hands a rose to Onyeka on "The Bachelor," on ABC, Jan. 7, 2018.
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Onyeka, a 24-year-old risk consultant from Dallas, decided to give Catherine a taste of her own medicine by breaking up the conversation.

\"I heard you were drowning in some b-------!\" she said. Still not satisfied, Catherine broke up another conversation between Colton and 23-year-old Hannah B., prompting Colton to comment, \"Third time's the charm.\"

Cheers! We’ll see you next week for another chapter of Colton’s journey as #TheBachelor! pic.twitter.com/zXqAOZCI5C

— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) January 8, 2019

That led to a confrontation between Onyeka and Catherine, with the former telling Catherine she was \"rubbing people the wrong way.\" Catherine ignored the warning, interrupting 25-year-old Colorado-based business developer's time with Colton. Tahzjuan tells the camera that the ladies will lose it if she gets a rose.

Ultimately, the first impression rose went to Hannah G., who “owned” her “nervousness” and “imperfections,” according to Colton. Addressing the camera, he added that “there was a nice chemistry and a spark with Hannah” and that he “didn’t want to stop kissing her.”

The first rose ceremony concluded with six ladies -- Alex D., Tahzjuan, Devin, Erin, Laura and Revian -- going home. Catherine remains for now, ensuring more drama to come.

Here are the remaining women:

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