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Why is Everyone Being So Hard on Juan Pablo?

March 11, 2014

The Bachelor finale was not what anyone expected. Juan Pablo Galavis chose Nikki Ferrell over Clare Crawley but he didn’t propose – instead told her, “I like you, I like you a lot.”

Ok ok, it could be that English is his second language makes it challenging for Juan Pablo to express himself as well in English. It may be difficult for him to articulate well.

But he was honest – he couldn’t say he was in love because he wasn’t yet. And everyone is coming down hard on him because of it.

I’m not surprised by Juan Pablo’s decision – he just wasn’t ready to propose. So why is everyone slamming him? Isn’t it a better choice to take things slow first rather than jump into marriage, just for the sake of a TV reality show?

I don’t know how possible is it to fall in love with someone in just six weeks, without the other person not being able to tell you how they feel openly. Now for someone who is young and single, I can see how the romance of it all can take you away and how easy it is to let your emotions take over completely.

But Juan Pablo has a child. If you were a single parent, would you realistically be able to find love and a step-parent within six weeks?

As a parent, I wouldn’t want to propose marriage after several weeks in a fantasy-like setting – it’s not real life. Can the relationship survive in the real world? Will this person be a good step-parent? You can’t possibly make the right decision.

In the After the Final Rose show, it was the most awkward than any show ever before. Chris Harrison was grasping at straws, trying to squeeze some information out of Juan Pablo about his relationship with Nikki.

Juan Pablo openly said he’s ready to start a real relationship with Nikki now, without the cameras following them around. He’s taking the relationship seriously – after all, he does have a daughter.

I think people are being a little hard on Juan Pablo about him wanting some privacy now that the show is over. Not everyone is going to enjoy the spotlight and fall in love within six weeks. At least Juan Pablo was honest about it, even though he came across to most as a jerk.

It’s obvious that Juan Pablo is happy he met Nikki but not happy with how the show turned out, or the producers. I’m sure The Bachelor producers tried to have him exaggerate his feelings for the sake of good TV. Juan Pablo is glad it’s over and that his obligation to the show and his contract is done.

Is host Chris Harrison saying that the Bachelor should lie about his feelings for the sake of television? That Juan Pablo didn’t serve up good TV? Is that what America wants – a fake, made-up contrived love story?

In that case, Juan Pablo did the right thing – I’m sure his contract was finally over and he wasn’t about to give the show any more information than he had to.

I’m not going to get into why we all don’t like Juan Pablo – and there is a lot to talk about there…

Oh Juan Pablo, eeees okay!!!

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The Bachelor Who Did Sean Choose and Who is the Next Bachelorette?

March 12, 2013

Bachelor Sean Lowe proposed to Catherine Giudici in an emotional and “dramatic” wedding proposal on Monday night’s Bachelor finale. The couple then rode into the sunset on an elephant in Thailand… and in a surprise twist, they are still together.

What a dramatic moment in Bachelor history! (Yes you must say “dramatic” 50 times when speaking of The Bachelor.)

Lindsay Yenter, who many thought would be “the one”, went home heart-broken.

And in more shocking dramatic news, Sean and Catherine will be married where they first met – on television.

And in more dramatic news, Desiree Hartsock will star in this summer’s ninth edition of ABC’s The Bachelorette. The 26-year-old fashion designer was sent home after her home-town date… and after Sean encountered her skeptical brother.

One thing I found interesting in After the Final Rose episode was that both Sean and Catherine spoke openly about getting through the Bachelor journey because of their faith – something that really wasn’t addressed during the season. Lowe is reportedly a born-again virgin but the Bachelor producers pretty much ignored that fact. Viewers were led to believe that Lowe and his dates may have spent the night in the Fantasy Suites but it wasn’t clear.

In any case, congrats to the happy couple and good luck to Des on The Bachelorette!

Photos: Instagram

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The Bachelor Women Tell All: Woe is Me!

March 6, 2012

O, Woe is Me!

The Bachelor Women Tell All was an entertaining, hilarious social experiment of what happens when a bunch of women get together and fight over one guy.

This season of The Bachelor has left me scratching my head: #1 why Ben? #2 What’s up with Ben’s hair? And #3 Oh girls, really?!?

Ben Flajnik’s hair could have its own show; it really isn’t a fabulous look for him anymore. Maybe back in 1993. In Europe. But he seriously needs a hair makeover.

My friend Rita made me laugh when she posted this photo on Facebook:

Inspiration for Ben’s hairstyle?

Ok back to the show!

Yes I watch The Bachelor because it is mindless entertainment. If these girls choose to go on the show and date for all to see, I say watch and enjoy! For those of you who say it’s a waste of time to watch, I am a multi-tasker so I do write and tweet at the same time, ok?

After watching the Women Tell All, one thing’s for sure – girls can be mean. And I mean that both ways – the girls against Courtney and vice versa. Not to say that Courtney didn’t have it coming to her.

Courtney made the show exciting but she offended almost everyone in the entire house with her snarky comments. Finally, the other women had their say and went on the attack, demanding an apology from Courtney who ended up crying as she exited the stage.

My Facebook friend Sonya brought up a good point; no one mentioned Courtney’s behaviour might have something to do with her insecurities. When someone lashes out like that, it is to make themselves feel better. Perhaps Courtney was bitchy towards them because she felt threatened by them; a pretty simple explanation for her behaviour.

People were also mentioning her “dual personalities” on the show; well maybe Courtney is bipolar… you never really know. I think the Bachelor needs a psychologist on hand to talk about the women’s behaviour on the show.

Ben also faced the women, which was quite dull and boring, as the rest of the season… But when they aired some random moments, it was just what the show needed – a break from all the “woe is me” drama.

Emily put it best; she said she wouldn’t want to be with a guy who would use the words “tread lightly”. Yeah that’s an asshat for ya.

There is a spoiler going around about who Ben will ultimately choose but I don’t want to reveal it here… I think Courtney slipped up at the end of the video (below) when she said “I cared for Ben… and I still do.”

Who do you think he will choose, Courtney or Lindzi?

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The Bachelor New Season: The Drama Has Begun!

January 3, 2012

Here we go again! Another season of The Bachelor has started and everyone is talking about it.

The Bachelor premiered on ABC Monday night and the women going all out to impress Ben Flajnik.

One gimmick after another…

First it was one bachelorette wearing an enormous hat… Holly, a 34-year-old pharmaceutical rep from Kentucky, who tried to impress the Bachelor by wearing a huge Derby hat to let him know what her hometown is known for: “beautiful women and fast horses.”

Then, Anna, the 25-year-old student from Detroit came out of the limo, said nothing at all and walked right by the bachelor! “That’s a bold move. That’s awesome. Gotta be some kind of first,” Ben said. But sadly, Anna did not receive a rose.

Another surprise of the evening was Sheryl, 72, who got out of the limo on crutches! Was she competing for the Bachelor too? No – her granddaughter Brittney, a 26-year-old medical sales rep from Denver, was in the race to get a rose.

So who went way over the top?

Lindzi, a 26-year-old from Seattle, rode in on a horse! Of course, she made “Bachelor history” with her grand entrance… she also won the first impression rose.

There was already lots of drama in the house as Jenna, a 27-year-old blogger from New York, spent most of the evening crying.

There appeared to be a couple of Bachelorettes hooking up too! Yes – Monica Spannbauer was making moves on a fellow contestant, Blakely Shea, rather than Ben! whispered to Blakely, “You’re beautiful, you’re amazing,” and asked for her phone number.

Never a dull moment!

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The Bachelor Finale: Brad Womack and Emily Maynard Together and Still In Love

March 15, 2011

Brad Womack chose Emily Maynard! Chantal O’Brien was not given the final rose and was heartbroken.

Reality Steve who has been writing Bachelor spoilers on his blog, was right!

Brad finally was able to profess his love for Emily after being in love with her for quite a while on the show.

On After the Final Rose ceremony, it was revealed that Brad and Emily have already had their issues. They had even planned to be married today but postponed the wedding!

Why the issues?

Emily said she had anxiety watching the show every Monday night, and was troubled by seeing Brad’s relationships with the other women.

Emily is also concerned about Brad’s temper, which his family has warned her about. She even went as far as to state on After the Final Rose that she is not ready to move with her daughter to Austin, Texas!

I can understand the feelings they both must be having… not seeing each other for over a month, watching Brad interact with other women on television, and being secretly engaged. It’s no wonder they’ll have to adjust to the real world.

But, Emily says she is in love with Brad and sees herself getting married to him. And Brad says he’s more in love with her than with any woman in his entire life.

When Emily appeared on After The Final Rose, she wasn’t wearing the engagement ring!

At the end of the show, he finally present the ring to her – he had to get it re-sized to fit her! Or maybe even get her a new style, not sure because it didn’t look like the same ring.

I think Brad and Emily will last. Do you?

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Who will be the next Bachelor?

September 29, 2010

by Maria Lianos

Take a guess… of the tons of men who are available and ready to settle down, who do he producers of The Bachelor choose?

Brad Womack, who had his shot but failed to pop the question to either Jenni Croft or DeAnna Pappas back in 2007.

After admitting that he had commitment issues and undergoing “intensive therapy”, the 11th Bachelor is getting a second chance at love on ABC’s upcoming 15th season.

According to ABC, which confirmed the news Monday, Brad has been on a “quite painful journey of self-awareness” since turning down both women. The 37-year-old Texas resident is “a better person” who is “more ready than ever to start a wife and family.”

“At first I was skeptical,” Bachelor host Chris Harrison says of the Austin bar owner. “But the more I thought about it, the more I fell in love with the idea of him coming back, getting another shot.”

There’s going to be more pressure on Brad to find a woman because if he doesn’t choose someone this time, it’ll be on his head! Secondly, do we really care to see Brad find love the second time around?

Is it even fair? He had his shot, why not have a completely new Bachelor?

Brad recently appeared on Ellen and said: “I believe it can work. I don’t care if people call me an idiot or don’t believe those words coming out of my mouth. I truly believe that it can work. So here are 25 to 30 women that I never, ever would meet in regular life, and I’m clearly doing something wrong. I’m still single. So why not? I really do believe that this can work.”

Hmmm sounds to me like he’s trying really hard to convince himself that he can “it can work”.

What do you think of Brad Womack getting another chance on The Bachelor?