I’ve only be recapping this show for the last six years…what do I know?
Kudos to ABC for keeping me on my toes. I really thought Molly was a goner. I literally uttered a gasp when he called her name. And from all the uncomfortable blushing I was experiencing during Jillian and Jason’s soft core porn scene in the wine vat/pseudo hot tub, I pretty much assumed the two had chemistry.
But then again…what do I know?
SIMPLE DISCLAIMER
The following information you are about to read is of personal opinion. You probably aren’t even reading this because the simple disclaimer has been a part of my recap since the days I emailed this puppy to just a few of my closer friends. HA! Fooled you. You’ve skipped this amusing mockery and will not know what in the world your friends are talking about when they say, “Did you like the new disclaimer Lincee did?” However, if you or someone on your Facebook page happens to personally know, sort of know, know the brother/cousin of, thought you saw in the grocery store buying leftover Christmas candy or have a Jazzercise instructor that looks exactly like one of the Bachelorettes on the show…none of this is personal and I’m sure they are all lovely people.
Since we are forced each week to watch two hours of the beloved show we love to hate, Jason must waste time by recapping in voiceover fashion why he has kept the remaining three girls and what he hopes to accomplish in New Zealand. This part of the show takes up about 20 minutes of my life that I will never get back.
Jillian
“Jill is so fun. Remember the hot dog bit? Man…that was cool. I was a mustard! And she thought I was ketchup! But it’s hard for her to open up to me. I need to know that I am her world. I can’t look a fool at the Home Depot proposal pedestal like I did last year with DD. Sometimes I wonder if she is too independent. Or too adventurous. I know that’s one of the things I say is important to me, but it’s more like a guideline than a rule. I still have nightmares about that weird lake monster. Bottom line is…I need to see some passion in New Zealand. If that happens, I can see her being my wife.”
Molly
“Mol is so attractive and has the most amazing eyes. Have you seen them? Let me draw you a picture. I’ve been practicing. Intern – fetch me a sketch pad and a green drawing pencil. I could stare at her all night long. Plus, she’s a good kisser. It’s one of her talents. She told me so. And she’s slept over before in the exotic overnight tent on the putting green. You heard the zippers…I’m just saying. I wasn’t even weirded out about her need for parental approval. I OWN PARENTS! Do you remember how I had Mr. Pappas in the palm of my hand on DD’s hometown date? Don’t get me started on grandmothers. They love me. Anyway, I want to see her take her walls down. If that happens, I can see her being my wife.”
Melissa
“Who doesn’t love a cheerleader? Not meeting her family was a potential deal breaker though. I need to talk to her about that when we get to New Zealand. If she has a good explanation, I can see her being my wife.”
The crew and Jason move outdoors so he can stand on a rock in the middle of the river and lovingly look at baby ducks splashing around in the current. The river symbolizes constant change and how we should embrace it. The baby duck symbolizes a new beginning.
Or maybe Ty being left alone to fend for himself in the rushing current of life without his Dad. It’s a toss up really.
Date One
Jillian
A ride in an actual helicopter
Jill tells the camera that the coolest way to pick up a chick is in a chopper. I’m loving this girl! She’s so hip. She’s so now! She’s so…
Wearing a plaid flannel shirt from high school?
Jason hops out of the chopper. I kid you not reader…he is wearing an almost identical shirt as Jill. Straight up from page 32 of the 1997 Eddie Bauer catalogue.
The flannel twins race across the moor and embrace each other as if they were two long-lost lumberjacks finding love for the first time. Jason picks her up and twirls her around. She wraps her legs around him. He tells the camera that his wonder twin is the perfect girl for this date.
They fly around, looking at the mountains and lakes and scenery. I’m pretty sure there was a clause in the contract that stated ABC had to show at least five minutes of New Zealand footage in order for the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce to grant them full access to the winery, bungee jumping bridge and hot bath gardens. It sure did work. I’d like a New Zealand stamp in my passport!
Jason: “The chopper lands on this cool ledge that overlooks all of New Zealand. Then it takes off. Nobody else was around except me and Jill. We were totally alone. Gary the ABC cameraman was really quiet except for that one time he screamed when nearly slipped off the cliff. And Tiffany, who is the chick that holds the boom mic, only hit me in the head twice. The intern was sweet enough to hide behind a rock and pretend he didn’t exist after he spread out blankets and the picnic basket. The ABC psychotherapist just sat and took notes for her next book. I barely noticed her. We were the only two people on the cliff.”
Jill calls Jason “babe” and asks how we would describe her to someone back home.
Jason: “You are fun.”
The ABC Psychotherapist daintily coughs.
Jason: “Annnnd…gorgeous, exciting, adventurous! Totally not sauerkraut at all.”
Jill tells the camera that their connection is amazing and that he is her best friend. She really feels that they might be ready for BeFri necklaces.
Jason wants to check out the view. It’s a pretty big drop off and they are literally on the edge. Much like their relationship. The irony is amazing, isn’t it?
Jill pretends to be falling so Jason will put his arms around her because she’s sensing that she may be walking the “friendship” line…and not in a good way. Jason wants to pretend they are Rose and Jack and do the Titanic thing with their arms wide open. Jill reminds him that they are A.) not on a boat and B.) no matter what they are wearing, it is not 1997. That joke is old so please put your arms down.
He mentally notes that this “independent” thing Jill has going on is getting pretty old and gives her a black mark for not recognizing that Titanic is a classic.
Jason takes Jill to a winery. When she finds out where they are going, Jill wonders if she should have re-thought the white mini dress. Lincee wonders if Jill should have re-thought the white mini dress paired with black knee boots, but whatever. Jill talks about the day being the best date ever and chatters on about how every time she hangs out with Jason, her expectations are exceeded.
Jason: “Jill is cool and all and our conversations just flow. But everyone knows that spending the night with someone is an important part of the process. If you add all of the time we’ve spent together, it’s about 12.5 hours. Divide that up and you have the equivalent of at least three dates. We all know why we are here. The fantasy suites. Let’s get this show on the road so I can figure out if this Canuk has any sort of passion whatsoever.”
Jason asks Jill why she thinks he’s cool. Jill said that she feels when she is with him. He rolls his eyes, checks his watch and sips wine straight from the bottle.
Jillian: “Do you have something to give me tonight?”
Jason refrains from saying, “I’ve got your something right here baby” and hands over the forgo card. Jill reads the message from Our Host Chris Harrison aloud and asks Jason if he can “handle” a full night with her. Jason raises an eyebrow and answers, “Without a doubt.”
Jillian then channels her inner sex kitten and tells the camera that she is ready to be really close and to connect physically with Jason. She needs to know that he can handle all this fire.
Me-ow Jill!
They go to the fantasy suite, drinking a little champagne, eat a little chocolate and then Jill changes into a skimpy bikini. The ABC intern fills a wine vat up with lukewarm water and pink rose petals. Then he cranks up the “bedroom eyes” playlist on his iPod and we watch Jason and Jill conduct some serious foreplay before taking it upstairs.
Not at all awkward.
Jason: “It was great being all alone with Jill.”
Lincee: Dude. Gary the camera guy is right there. And so was ALL OF AMERICA!
Jason: “We were wet, it was dark, we were holding hands, Jill is wrapping her legs around me and grabbing my butt. That one time Gary told us to switch positions was weird, but I’m glad I have it on tape to show my friends. Plus, I can critique myself before I get busy with Mol and Mel. What up!”
Date Two
Molly
Jumping off a bridge
Jason’s heart is pounding as Mol runs to greet him. Ten minutes later after zig zagging down the mountain path, they reach each other in a loving embrace. He picks her up and twirls her around. I noticed that her feet did NOT come off the ground and grab him in a Jason sandwich. (However that means NOTHING now.)
Jason tells her that he will be taking her to the most beautiful view in New Zealand. But guess what? It’s on a bridge that you have to jump off of with only a small thin rubber band holding you. HOLLA! Now sign this death waiver and let’s get on with it!
Molly tells the camera that she is fearful, but is glad that they are in this together.
Oh ABC and your clever irony.
Mol and Jason are on the bungee bridge and both appear to be having second thoughts. Jason wishes he didn’t label himself the “adventurer” and Molly is scared her Daddy will dis-own her if she doesn’t go through with it. The shuffle to the edge, kiss for luck and Mol decides that they will fall on three.
Jason: “Okay. Wait, what? Why three?”
Mol: “1-2-3. Fall on three.”
Jason: “I would think you would fall on one.”
Mol: “Huh?”
Jason: “3-2-1. Fall on one.”
Mol: “Does it really matter? Are we having this conversation?”
Jason: “I just need to know what you want to do, because I can’t make decisions.”
Mol: “Right. That’s why I’m in your life. To tell you what to do. Now we are falling on three, got it?”
Jason: “Okay, but I still think…”
The bungee operator pushes the tethered pair off the ledge and Jason screams like a girl the whole way down (when his curse words are not bleeped out.) They make out upside down because they both had that fantasy after watching Spiderman that time. However, they laugh about the irony AFTERWARDS because that’s when it comes up in conversation. When Jill insists they play 21 questions. Because how is she supposed to marry a man when she doesn’t know how he takes his coffee?
Molly: “If you could only eat one food for the rest…”
Jason: “HAMBURGER.”
Lincee: Doh! Jill’s a vegetarian Jason. Her parents don’t approve of the murder of innocent cows.
Molly: “What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?”
Jason: “Peanut butter chocolate.”
Lincee: Disgusting.
Molly: “If you could attend the concert of anyone, who would it be?”
Jason: “ELVIS!”
Lincee: Now we’re talking.
Molly: “If there was a fire and you could save one thing, what would it be?”
Lincee: Duh Jill. HIS KID!
Jason: “My vintage Air Jordans.”
Lincee: Nice.
Mol tells Jason that she has one last question but it must be saved for the evening. And because the evening is SO SPECIAL, Jill decides to rock the messy side pony. Again. Jason, on the other hand, decides to wear the same thing he wore with Jill. Jason says his biggest worry is that Mol will shy away from the evening.
They have a very awkward dinner full of uncomfortable pauses. Jason admits that it’s annoying that he has to pull conversation from Molly. But those eyes are hypnotizing. He must focus. What was he going to talk about? Oh yeah…how Mol’s family is not affectionate.
Jason: “So I noticed your parents don’t sit close to each other. What’s that about?”
Mol: “We are not a mushy gushy family.”
Jason: “You mean lovey dovey?”
Mol: “Sure. It’s hard for me to take my guard down, but I feel I’m doing that with you. I know I drug you off into a pile of furry blankets on our first date and made out horizontally while the other girls watched and that beauty queen cried, but I am an emotional wreck here.”
Jason: “But you are so hot and you are an amazing kisser. I told everyone who was listening at midnight on that fake radio show that I though you were the best.”
Mol: “It’s clear that I’m the best Jason. Feelings are involved now. That’s a big difference. I really think I’m falling in love with you.”
Jason said that hearing Mol was falling in love with him made all the difference. She looked better, she kissed better, she smelled better. The heat is ON! Just as he’s about to pull out the forgo card, Molly pulls out one first and hands it to him, inviting Jason to spend the night with her all night long. She feels that he LIKED her taking control. Another thing she’s good at.
Jason was touched, but wanted the fantasy suite because he heard that the intern was pimping out a bathtub. With bubbles and everything! They agree to “check it out” and end up staying. They change into their bathing suits and get in the bathtub which I think is totally lame. And then they don’t face each other which is even more lame. So we are treated to twisting and turning awkwardly to reach the other’s mouth kissing in a bathroom. Lame.
Date Three
Melissa
Winston’s Boat
Mel bounces down a hill littered with frolicking little lambs and greats Jason in a passionate embrace. As he twirls her around she wraps her legs around him. Then he carries her like a baby on his hip.
Jason is excited to see Mel because the romance and passion are already there. He just wants to pick up where they left off. Meaning…maybe he’ll seal the deal twice on this trip. I’m just saying.
They hang out on Winston Churchill’s boat and talk about how nervous Mel is acting today.
Mel: “I always overanalyze things. Must be the finance major in me.”
Jason jerks his head up: “I thought you were a cheerleader!”
Mel: “I went to college Jason.”
Jason: “You told me you wanted to be a first grade teacher.”
Melissa distracts him long enough with spirit sprinkles for him to forget and they make out on the bow of the boat. At one point she appeared to be in the splits.
Jason takes her to a garden full of hot baths. The step in, Jason slips, and pour themselves two glasses of champagne. That they awkwardly hold above the steaming water as Jason asks about Mel’s parents. Mel reassures Jason that all she wants is for them to see how happy he makes her. This makes him happy and they make out.
Later, Jason picks up Mel who is notably excited because she thought the date had ended hours ago. (Has she never seen the show before?) They talk about her parents again. At this point, everyone is bored with that conversation and Jason hands over the forgo card. Mel genuinely has no idea what is on this card and is stoked to be joining Jason in the fantasy suite.
Mel knows that she must profess her love for Jason. She admits to being scared as the music swells up behind her…a testament that ABC is rooting for the cheerleader…and she says it. Jason doesn’t even bother with any kind of foreplay involving water and takes Mel straight to the bedroom, making sure to close the shutters behind him.
Rose Ceremony
Our boy Harrison has a great gig, right? He flies all the way to New Zealand to talk to Jason for five minutes and then disappears as he hands out two roses. THIS MAN HAS MY DREAM JOB!!!
Hare: “Sup Jay?”
Jason: “This is way tougher than I thought. I have no idea who to send home.”
Hare: “What about Jill?”
Jason: “She wants to be best friends. But I want more than to be friends.”
Hare: “I don’t think that’s what she meant dude. She wants to marry her best friend. That’s legitimate.”
Jason: “Quit confusing me Hare.”
Hare: “Understood. What about Mol?”
Jason: “She was not very emotional, but finally let her wall down. And that’s not all that came down that night if you know what I mean!”
Hare: “Well that was unnecessary. How about Mel?”
Jason: “She’s very bendy.”
Hare: “That’s not what I meant. Aren’t you upset about not meeting her parents? Ty’s future grandparents?”
Jason: “Hey…I already brought that up the allotted 25 times before and on the date. They told me I didn’t have to bring it up again.”
Hare: “I did not get that memo. Let’s move on. Each girl has left you a video message. We are kickin’ it old school style at the Bachelor. Just like back in the days of Alex. Holla!”
Jason: “Hare. You can’t pull off holla. Besides, that’s my shtick.”
Jason listens to the video messages and is reminded how each girl is totally different. They even call him by a unique name: Babe, J, and Hey You. Each girl professes her love. Jill promises home cooked meals. Molly promises Friday night buffets at the Club and Mel promises all you can drink beer at the next Dallas Cowboys game.
Tough decision.
Jason: “I’ve fallen for all of them in different ways. I’m not here for a fling. Well…two of them yes…but one needs to stick around and help me raise Ty. A piece of me will be leaving with the girl who goes home today. [Do I cry now? Do you have a good angle? Ready? Here I go…]
A single tear falls down his right cheek.
Jason meets the girls out in the garden. Hare is hanging out in a hot bath nearby with the garage door up so he can hear the action. Jason calls Melissa’s name first. No surprise there. And then after a five minute pause, it is revealed that JILLIAN IS GOING HOME!
Doh!
Jill remembers Stephanie’s graceful exit and decides to play it cool. She smiles, takes Jason’s hand and sits daintily on the rejection bench. Jason feels their lives are different and he doesn’t think he can keep up with her adventurous side.
Jill said that the only reason she was so adventurous is because she is single.
Lincee begins to get nervous for Jill.
Jason tells her that she is amazing. Jill assures Jason that they are not that different and that she is so in love with him. Jason stares blankly.
Lincee wonders why Jill is still talking.
Jill tells him about a dream she had that Ty tried on her shoes. Jason asked, “which pair” and Jill told him that it didn’t matter and to let her finish. They cuddled up on the couch and lived happily ever after.
Lincee begs Jill to stop talking now.
Jason walks Jill to the rejection limo and hugs her. A burst of emotion leaves Jill as she grabs his shoulder. Jason wonders if he made a mistake. He needs to sit down and have a good cry.
And there you have it. Mel and Mol. Who will go home with an instant family? Who will go home broken-hearted and more than likely the next Bachelorette?
Our Host Chris Harrison reveals that next week is the infamous Women Tell All issue. There’s even going to be a blooper reel and interviews with Bachelors and Bachelorettes from seasons passed. Cue footage of Ryan and Trista!
We also learn that the finale is going to be out of this world drama. In fact, there was a disclaimer that ran at the end of the show:
“What you are about to witness is so dramatic and emotionally difficult, we decided that out of respect to the parties involved, to keep the taping of tonight’s show as intimate as possible.”
Then they showed an outtake of Mol and Jason in the bathtub with weird farting noises in the background. I’m assuming that’s not what Hare was eluding to…
All about the shame, not the fame,
Lincee
Lincee-
You typed Jill ALOT when you meant Molly. Just an FYI..
haha maybe Lincee is having a rough day at the office–or perhaps she was too distracted by looking up touristy things for her upcoming trip to New Zealand!
MAN, Jason is an IDIOT for sending Jillian home. I hope that DD comes back and says “Don’t make the same mistake I did–bring Jill back and ask her to marry you before you pick some hottie with no future!”
But I think OHCH’s “drama” is the fact that Jason is going to meet Melissa’s family for the first time live on TV. Just a thought!
You said BeFri necklaces!!!
My favorite part was the cool champagne glass they gave to Mel. It magically emptied and refilled at random intervals throughout the unscripted/unedited hot tub session.
Lincee – you were getting Jill and Mol confused on Mol’s date and now I am confused!! And I watched the show….OMG
And I am laughing at the BeFri necklaces -my childhood best friend STILL calls me her “Be Fri”
I am SO in love with your “Hare/Jase” conversations, Lincee. If only they were that hilarious in real life.
I seriously want to go to New Zealand now. I wonder how much the Chamber of Commerce payed for THAT product placement. Wow.
I YELLED at the tv when he picked Mol over Jill. Too independent? What, exactly, should a single woman in her upper 20’s with a career be? Hi, Jason? It’s the real world, buy a clue.
I am DYING to know what the drama is all about in two weeks.
Awesome. Titanic… LOL!
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KNEW you would notice the Old School Video messages… yay!
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Great stuff as usual.
I think the “Jill” and “Mol” mix-ups are caused by total denial about Jillian going home – how in the world could Jason pick Molly over Jillian? What is wrong with him? I would quit watching this season in protest, but I have to see what happens at the most dramatic and intimate after the final rose episode EVER…
And why was Melissa wearing a square dancing costume at the rose ceremony? And was anyone else distracted by the fact that she had a white napkin on her lap the entire time she was professing her love to him even though they were sitting on a couch?
Of course I was also distracted by wondering how Winston Churchill’s boat got to New Zealand in the first place…
I noticed that Jill and Jason were dressed alike too..in their matching flannel apparel. TOO GOOD Lincee!! I love your blog!!
Dude, he had ME at “peanutbutter chocolate icecream”….PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME!!! And if those burgers were Kobe beef burgers I’ll give up my “sushi” answer and go for burgers too. WHY WHY WHY Molly!?!?!?! OY! I like Jill. Nuff said.
Hmm I always wanted my first car to be a Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition in 1997… It never happened, but I DID have a shirt like Jillian’s.
During the rose ceremony all I could think about Melissa’s dress was.. “OMG.. it has rhinestone flowers..” Ew.
Seriously…….Baskin Robbins Peanut Butter & Chocolate ice cream……..my favorite since 1978!!
“She’s very bendy” …great job of working in my favorite Friends episode! Hilarious recap “Lin.” With each week it seems you have less and less to work with, and get better and better.
Jason is picking Melissa- so it didn’t matter which girl he sent home. In fact, he keeps Molly, the good kisser, so it wont be as hard for him to send her home in two weeks. That is all I could figure, esp. after he and Jill behaved so you-know.
But another excellent recap Lincee. So funny.
anyone else vote Jill for the next bachelorette?
Also, why were Jason and Molly matching as well? ABC intern is really on top of his game. Also, Melissa, the matching earring and necklace sets you bought at Claire’s…it’s time to put those away….
Love the recaps!
How is Molly still there?!!! If Jason thinks he can rip that silver spoon from her mouth and that clinch she has around daddy’s little finger — well, then Jason is a bigger idiot that he proved last night!!! Love the blog!!
ya know…i was thinking that too… that they had convinced mel’s family to fly to nz to meet him that way… since i think he’s going to pick mel. mol is WEIRD… that freakishly fake permanent smile she always has.. too robotic for me. and on dd… i think dd is just offering advice to him… she’s dating some reality show guy now… at first i thought dd was going to ask him to pick her instead. oh well. love ur blog linc
OK did anybody else notice that while Jay and Mel were in the hot tub drinking champagne, that when he started talking about her parents she was twirling her glass uncomfortably? That to me is a dead give away that she is lying about something…
i am DYING. haven’t even made it through the post yet but my favorite line so far is
She’s so hip. She’s so now! She’s so…
Wearing a plaid flannel shirt from high school?
lincee! i love you!
Why are we all voting Jill for the next bach-ette? We know these things (minus 1 time) always end badly. After the Women Tell All, I don’t ever want to see Jill on TV. I want her to go home,find some gorgeous Canadian Mountie who likes mustard on his hot dogs, get married, and have a beautiful life away from reality television.
oh HILARIOUS… thanks for this… I wait for them every Tuesday! And you are always so right on.
Ahhh, the 90’s plaid shirt. So freakin’ awesome, Jill. Jason, your dumb quotient just went up a a few points by keeping Mol around. I totally did not believe her forced admission that “I am falling in love with you, no, no for realz” speech. Hey gotta give props to the girl, after all, as her dad pointed out, Mol is “a winner” and winners will do what they have to do.
Still, dimes to dollars Mol cries in the limo.
Oh Lincee – you are soooo genius. I could almost here your sarcastic comments in my head as I watched. Especially enjoyed:
“The crew and Jason move outdoors so he can stand on a rock in the middle of the river and lovingly look at baby ducks splashing around in the current. The river symbolizes constant change and how we should embrace it. The baby duck symbolizes a new beginning. Or maybe Ty being left alone to fend for himself in the rushing current of life without his Dad. It’s a toss up really.”
Thanks for the belly laughs. Jillian for The Bachelorette!!
okay, ditto lulu. hilarious. why why oh WHY go all plaid?? they’re in NZ not on a dude ranch!!
why is it so important to meet the parents. it’s not like mel and j didn’t do the nasty. why go all prim and proper now??
oh, and yes on the fire. grab the little crispy kritter, not ur stupid shoes. hellooooo any one in there??
Who else wants to see Mol cry in the limo after getting the boot?
#22 Heidi – Well said. Hear, hear!!
So sad that Jill went home. I would love if she were the next bachelorette. I guess I’m rooting for Melissa now, but really, that intern needs to dress her. Her clothing choices are just awful!
I’VE GOT IT! The dramatic ending of ATFR2 is Jillian’s grandma dragging her to the far northern reaches of Canada to marry her off to that Kanuk, or whatever.
LIncee, those Titanic references – HILARIOUS!! hahaha
How come yesterday’s episode was so circa 1993-1997?? Esp. with the ill-fitting clothes, bad prom dresses, the plaid shirts…
p.s. I’m kinda surprised that ABC didn’t play “My Heart Will Go On” when Jason and Jillian were on the edge of the cliff….or when Jillian leaves in the limo…
I am still laughing out loud about Hare sitting in the hot tub with the garage door open watching the Rose Ceremony. I can’t get that picture out of my mind. Lincee you are a HOOT!! Anyway, did anyone thing it was so strange that Hare didn’t come out and say “the final rose” and “ladies, say goodbye to Jillian?” Mel and Jill are supposedly good friends (from Jillian’s ET on line interview today) so why wouldn’t Mel say goodbye to her? And then Molly and Mel didn’t even look at each other when they were standing there waiting for Jason to come back….so so strange
http://www.realitysteve.com is posting what happens tomorrow. Don’t read if you don’t want a spoiler. Apparently he has the inside scoop on what has been happening and wants to tell before it’s leaked to the media.
#20 – YES! I noticed her twirling the glass too. She was SO NERVOUS when talking about her parents. Something is so strange about that whole thing! Great recap Lincee, hilarious as usual! I am sad that Jillian went home… he sent the WRONG girl home!
Did anyone notice Mol leaving her Burberry tote under her chair behind after the list of questions was read? Also Jason had what appeared to be a napkin caught up under his feet during dinner with Mel? Intern needs to up their game! Maybe the upcoming drama is that J has flown to Dallas, met Mel’s parents to propose OR she is already with Ty’s baby bro/sis…..She does appear to get along better with Ty than Mol with the kite…
#35 – yes, I noticed the Burberry bag as well. I even said to my husband “ut -oh she left her purse – and it’s a GOOD one!!”
#33 Sandy, I wondered the same thing… we saw they were all quite friendly (espec when Steph left), so why did neither of the girls even get to hug Jillian when she left? (OR did they chop it?!)
For the curious: the boat didn’t belong to Churchill, but he used it. For info see cruising dot net dot nz. The ‘about’ page describes the boat (nice boat!).
Did anyone else notice that when Mol came bouncing down there were camera men in the background? I also noticed the magic champaign glasses.
ABC – tisk tisk – some BAD edditing this episode!
Great recap Lincee! “Lincee begins to get nervous for Jill. Lincee wonders why Jill is still talking. Lincee begs Jill to stop talking now.” That’s priceless. Even had a co-worker ask me why I was laughing at work when I was alone in my office. Busted! Anyway, did anyone notice that at the end when Jason was talking about meeting his family and Ty that he spoke directly to Mel with the exception of the last few words? Like all of a sudden he remembered that Molly was still there. I think he’s going to pick Mel. Or he was so taken aback by the “prom dress” that he couldn’t look away. I’m just saying…
#37 Chickpea – some other blogs are saying that Melissa was let go at another ceremony and then came back and was re-edited into the show. That is why she didn’t have a home town date. That is also why they changed her date at the last minute to be with Ty as she wasn’t actually in Seattle. They built a set to look like his house. Sounds bizarre but I guess that you can do lots with the editing.
Something is just not “right” with Mel! ABC is not showing us something on purpose! She seemed so nervous and had a heck of a time trying to get her feelings out to J. If she doesn’t get picked in the end (which she will) I fear there will be a full Glenn Close moment from Fatal Attraction!
Sorry, what I meant to say was to go to Jason’s house since Ty didn’t want Jason to leave. Not to be with “Ty”
Is it a big surprise that people aren’t liking Jason as much the second time around. Did anyone like DD, Jen, or Bob during their second go round. For those pulling for Jillian as the next Bachelorette, you may find that she might fall into this as well.
AWESOME RECAP LINCEE! Loved the part about Jill & Jason being alone on the mountain! I was thinking the same thing but of course you make it so much funnier!!!
Yes Jill is mature and independent (more so than the 2 left) but that does not mean she is more ready than Mol or Mel to be a step parent. I have a couple single friends who have wonderful interesting careers and a great network of friends and famiy and are completely independent and mature but I don’t think they would be any more ready for a insta family than the next person!
Jason…huge error letting Jillian go…. that’s all I’m saying. Also – did anyone notice the creepy Jaws music leading up to the Jason/Jillian make out session? I seriously thought something scary was about to happen! Perhaps DD shoing up unannounced or something. Scary music choice ABC!
Sunny AZ – well who knows what is going to happen, but it’s going to be THE..MOST…DRAMATIC…ROSE…CEREMONY…EVER!!! There is definitely something up with that teaser last night (emotionally difficult? maybe the straight jacket guys come for Mel)
This is the EXACT text I sent to my friend last night:
“Oh my gosh! This is like soft core porn! I can’t believe this isn’t HBO!”
Really, I was squirming on the couch just having to watch. (And I’m nine months pregnant.) My poor husband missed the whole scene because he just HAD to take a piss. I told him he missed the most inappropriate moment in ABC history. Bummer for him!
” two long-lost lumberjacks finding love for the first time.” OMG! I laughed so hard Lincee!
Stephanie was on KISS FM a few weeks ago and said she thinks Mel wins his heart.
I’m dying to know the drama of the last show!
why do I watch this ridiculous show?? not only do i watch, but I wait all day for lincee’s blog, read every comment, and now read OHCH’s blog too. It is beyond ridiculous. The most dramatic blah blah blah event will prob be something lame like Mel’s parents come to NZ. Who cares? Jace and mel are most likely over before they start. How do I pull the plug? There’s other good trash on tv where the viewers are not as manipulated. Only Lincee keeps me in this…..
Stef–I noticed the same thing. I couldn’t believe how long he was looking and talking to Mel before turning to look at Mol for a few secs.
Okay…doesn’t anyone think it is weird HOW MUCH TIME was spent on Jill’s exit speech. And then another 5 minutes of how Jason sat there obviously wondering if he had made a bad choice? Then DDanna showing up…saying “I made a mistake”, “you still haven’t proposed”. Don’t you think she could be referring to sending Graham home. That could be the same with Jason…and maybe Jill is coming back??? Just sayin.
Doesn’t anyone remember DD’s season…we all thought Jason would be the final one…and now everyone seems to generally think Melissa…just wanted to point that out.
Great recap!!
Hey # 1- SUE….we all make mistakes- In fact- the word A LOT is actually 2 words…not 1.
NO biggie Lincee- we know this is A LOT to write about…Give her a break Sue….Jeez.
The ABC intern obviously raided the wardrobe closet of “Continental Divide” to outfit J and J.
I so wanted to give Jason a big fat dope slap when he chose Molly — that girl isn’t moving to Seattle (and away from the ‘rents), and if the only way Melissa’s “private” parents are willing to meet him is to be flown to NZ, I don’t know who’s the bigger fool — Jason or ABC’s producers!
Hmm — anybody wondering if one of the three overnights has a bun in the oven? THAT would be one helluva finale!
I agree with #22 – wish Jill the best, she deserves better than to try to find love on reality tv. #40 – that would be the coolest thing ever if that is the case, although I don’t see how it could be possible. I must confess, I liked the flannel shirts – yep, must be stuck back in high school…
Fleiss calls the ATFR ceremony stunning and freakish!!! Wierd, huh?
This is your best recap yet!
Okay, I said it before, and I’ll say it again — the most dramatic EVER ending is this — Jase proposes to Mol, just as she is about to say “yes” her Big Daddy comes out with the prenup for Jase to sign!
I noticed that Burberry bag, but I figured she has “people” to carry it!
Also, I had respect for Jill in expressing her feelings after not getting a rose. I hope it gave her closure to know that she told Jason how she felt. Pretty ironic that melba toast rejected the caviar.
Do you all think that Jason actually had sex with all three of the girls – or do they just make it look like that – any insiders have knowledge about this?
I really liked Jillian, so I was sad to see her go, but what was up with that dream?!? Does a guy really want to hear about his toddler son trying on high heels? It just seemed odd and certainly didn’t strike me as a way to win him back…
LORAC, I loved your comment under Lincee’s other post (the one that predicted that Mol would be kicked to the curb) about how Jillian needs to find another hot dog man, because Jason is just a weenie. That sums up my feelings about how AMAZING (Jason’s words and mine, as it turns out) Jillian is, and how much of a dweeb Jason has turned out to be. He IS a weenie; and not even the bun-length variety. I agree with everyone’s comments about Jillian’s cute dress, but I was admiring her jeans (the ones she was wearing as she was waiting for the ‘copter to land) even more. They had really cute white detailing on the pockets. Any ideas what brand they might be? So anyway, I’ve watched the Bachelor/ette forever now and never have I felt so “icky” by the mack-daddyness of anyone the way I do about Jason and his enthusisasm for the overnight suites even though he supposedly isn’t feeling it with Jillian, for example. It just makes me mad on her behalf. I mean, at least he could have just avoided the topic with her, or given her some lame excuse about wanting to wait to be with her. I don’t know, but anything would have been better than that softcore scene we were treated to. Especially when he ended up letting her go. What a loser!! I agree with PP about him grabbing all the jellybeans before they take the jar away!
hilarious interpretation of the river/ducklings at the beginning of the post – ha ha
Jason is picking Molly – who knows why but he is. Maybe b/c he thinks she’s got money.
And the After the Rose episode that they’re not going to air until later has to be Molly chewing Jason out for having all that soft core porn with Jillian (great description you had for it – it WAS very dirty and wrong of Jason to take advantage of her on TV). Maybe Molly will eventually dump him for taking it too far with the other girls.
I think DeAnna is coming back to tell Jason not to propose right away. And dang, how did she swing a trip to New Zealand???? Sheesh!
I had forgotten about the plaid shirt, but I remember thinking, as Jason said “Jill looks goregeous today,” that she was wearing a plaid shirt not an evening gown. I was half expecting her to have on men’s levis and timberland hiking boots with a patagonia pull over tied around her waist!
Does anyone else notice Melissa’s unusually large 2 front teeth? I am pulling for Molly not to get picked – she is too classy for J.
emily … i noticed the scary music, too! i thought maybe dd was about to show up.
i’m SO GLAD that i’m not just a prude … i was so very creeped out by jill-n-j’s wash tub romp. ew.
OMG the splits comment was dead-on… I saw that too and thought “is she doing a split!?”
My hat’s off to Jillian for being the classy lady we all have grown to adore! Seriously…after a foreplay session like that in the hot tub (not to mention what possibly came later) where everyone is seeing it because it’s on national TV…and she get’s the boot??? I’d be livid and certainly be sharing some choice words with Toasty. I felt a little dirty watching that last night and wondered why the ABC editors didn’t put that as the last date. I mean…c’mon people!!! It’s PRIME TIME and little kids are still awake at 7:30! Geez…
And there are just the numerous issues I have with Mel’s little dress. Add another petticoat under it and change the color to pink at it’s the EXACT same dress that Marty McFly’s mom wore to the “Enchantment Under the Sea Dance”! I’m just sayin’…
But she’s adorable so I let it go. I just wish I was her big sis and could help with the wardrobe issues.
What happened to the poster who was a former Bachelor contestant? Have you disappeared? Did someone tell you to stop posting? I miss you!
haha…I totally noticed the creepy jaws music too. So strange and not at all fitting with what was going on. My friend and I thought Deanna was going to walk up on them and demand to talk to Jason….
If anyone wants to over-analyze the finale – here is the youtube preview of the season from the first episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcGfxmBGfrQ
Definitely shows J putting a ring on a very tan, french manicured girl in a periwinkle dress with brown hair. I’m just sayin.
Lincee – BEST comment ever…”the flannel twins”, hilarious. So glad also that you pointed out that J would save his Air Jordans, didn’t mention his child. I swear I did the Exorcist head maneuver last night when he said his classic tennis shoes.
PS-When you get that passport stamp, try Mount Manganui and head to see with Dolphin Seafari, it will change your life (North Island, Bay of Plenty)
“The bungee operator pushes the tethered pair off the ledge and Jason screams like a girl the whole way down (when his curse words are not bleeped out.) ” LOL!!!!!
Money talks. Jaybird might want to get into Molly’s trust fund after *ahem* getting into her breeches. (Woudn’t that be a nice little next egg for Ty?) Remember, he is a divorced salesman sharing an apartment. He’s not that great of a catch!
Daddy Warbucks might have to talk to his little girl Molly about her future escapades. Boys are going to be lining up in Grand Rapids with tents and blankets tucked under their arms hoping to get some Molly Jolly.
And what guy wouldn’t want a go-round with a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader?
I feel bad for Jillian for giving it up to him, being seen straddling him on TV, and then getting the UGG in the fanny. Terrible. She better let big Granny do some man-candy shopping for her.
Jason is a himbo, methinks.
Anyone want to surmise about the girls being so willing to proceed to the suite with Jason? Do you think it’s the pressure of the situation – “If I don’t do this and someone else does, I could go home. I really like him and want to keep him around, so I better give it up.”
Do you think the bachelor can justify his intimacy with so many women because this show is like fitting six years of dating into six whirlwind weeks for filming?
I just don’t get how they can do it…
Emily – I totally heard the scary music before J and J’s steamy makeout session. I asked my husband why the death music was playing! Normally I don’t confuse that with soft core porn music…
here’s what I think goes down:
Molly has a pregnancy scare, and he decides to pick her. Deanna comes back and says that she made a big mistake and doesn’t want him to do the same. She says he should pick Melissa if he really wants to be with her, even though Molly’s pregnant with his kid. He proposes to Melissa.
OH MY GOODNESS. I am usually able to pick these a little better, but not last night. Mr. Porno decided to make one more tape for the files, and then booted the only one worth keeping there. Unreal. Seriously if he ‘wasn’t in love with her’, he seriously is a big FAT jerk for taking advantage of her and then bragging about all the ’steam’ that was coming off of them. Sick! So funny Lincee, I said out loud before I fast forwarded that whole mess, “what is this soft porn!” Yuck. Then to not even pick her and then to say, Not in love, Tsk, tsk, Jason. Now we know you are stupid and a jerk.
Molly????? She is in it to win it. Seriously who saw the out-take at the end of the show. I would have so been laughing my butt off in that moment. I wouldn’t have just said uncomfortably after trying to go on, “I think its draining”. No sense of humor, no sense of being a real down to earth person. If he picks her, which who knows, anything goes now, it won’t last and will be another notch in the bachelor unsuccessful relationships.
And Mel. Please someone tell me they wince at all the faces this girl makes and the way she talks. Its like she is sh shing all her words on purpose. I don’t think its an impediment, and if it is I am sorry, but I think she does it to be cute. Not cute. She is young, and the relationship seems strange, un-natural.
I have no idea what he is going to do, or what ABC is trying to do with all the DDAnna stuff, or mystery. I really am stumped about what he will do. But great recap, some seriously classic lines friend. I noticed the flannel too, but it was Jill, so I forgave it, but was so laughing about the being all alone comment. Totally knew you would do us right and bring that up. And WC’s boat, why wouldn’t that have been more cool to her, well she has no idea who He really is! Finance, who said that. who came running through here and just said that. Ha ha! You rock Lincee, love ya, Kate
Did anyone notice how very GUILTY Jason looked when Molly made those comments about him picking the wrong person and regretting it? He ducked his head and wouldn’t look at her for a few seconds, probably b/c he’s as aware as we all are that he has no poker face. What’s up with that? That really does make me believe that he’s in on whatever this huge ending is in two weeks. Am I being paranoid?
For those of you who aren’t allowed to post your spoilers, I’d LOVE to know them!! Can you tell me where to look exactly? Just saying Fort is no help to me, b/c that’s just too much to navigate for a mom with 2 young children!! Specifics!
And finally, Jason really lost some appeal last night when he wouldn’t laugh with Molly about the Tooting Tub Incident. That was SO funny and she totally wanted to crack up, but he seemed to have no sense of humor and that stunk!! No pun intended. ha ha
oh one more thing, do we always have to have a wet scene moment, something in water in at least every one on one date! Please, get a new clue ABC!
Here is a great interview with the ousted Jillian:
http://www.theinsider.com/news/1694942_Video_Ousted_Bachelorette_Opens_Up
saratx — look on realitysteve dot com — specifically tomorrow morning at 8 am cst.
Am I the only one that noticed Jillian walking out to the hot tub in her bikini and Uggs? Maybe I made that up. Don’t get me wrong, I was definitely rooting for Jill, but I just happen to think that’s WAY worse than a scarf and tank top!
#61 LIBRARYLADY – I believe Jillian’s jeans were Rock and Republic, prepare to drop $200 for those puppies to be yours. I want her rose ceremony dress – gorge! And I think Molly shortened a “you can always wear it again” bridesmaid dress – boring! Gah, I just love the slutty overnight date episode – morals schmorals.
I can’t believe he sent Jillian home. And why she wasn’t ticked bothered me. She got all hot and heavy with him and then he basically said there was no chemistry….
http://www.lazymoms.com
I think Jillian must have had something weird going on with her legs, because she wore the black boots with the white dress, and then AGAIN later with the bikini. I’m no fashion maven, but that seemed a little off to me . ..
OHCH: How about Mel?
Jason: “She’s very bendy.”
HILARIOUS!
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#18 – Erin – I totally agree with your comment about Jason not being able to live up to Molly’s silver spoon/daddy expectations. BAM!
#62 – Karen S – What do you mean you can’t believe Jason took advantage of her? How old are you? Maybe I’m looking at this from a guy’s point-of-view…but didn’t Jillian have just as much to do with that soft porn session as he did? I don’t remember Jason pinning her down.
#72 – fan o rama – Pregnancy scare IS quite the conspiracy theory. My gut reaction to the OHCH announcement was that Jason picks Melissa, but her parents somehow play into the proposal because they forbid her to go any further/get engaged that way. But what do I know?
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I like(d) Jillian the best. Most of us do, and I agree that she is the most grown up person to handle the instant family situation. And while I agree w/ Jillian that being best friends is key, this is NOT the format to find that! How can you be best friends with somebody before he proposes to you when you’ve only known each other for a few weeks?!? Jillian needed to throw that thinking out of the window the second she made it on the show.
The fact is, if you don’t have that chemistry with somebody, you can’t do anything about it. He has that with Melissa, and that’s why he’ll pick her. And do you know what? That’s all he should go on because he won’t really learn who these girls are (even Jillian) until after they’ve dated for several months and they both see the true colors come through in each other.
Melissa is cute as heck, and smarter than she gets credit for. (I loved the “I’m not just a hat-rack.” comment.) Red flags with the fam, but Molly has red flags there too. And whereas I agree that Jillian’s family is cool…they just don’t have the chemistry.
Not only am I hooked on this show, but now I’ve got my husband sucked into it too! The first thing he said to me this morning was “Do we really have to wait 2 weeks to find out who he picks?”!!!
Did anyone notice that Melissa told Jason at dinner that she sees her parents 2 or 3 times a week. 2 or 3 times a week, but her best friends don’t know anything about them? I don’t think so! Even the way she said it was a total give away. Something is just really off with that. And poor girl, that “up do” at the rc, horrible!
O.K., does anyone else think that melissa’s parents must be in the government protection program?
I am really sad that Jillian went home as well. I found a great interview of her, that is long. But I think I might not be allowed to post it here. Anyway, I will try it again. Here it is:
http://www.theinsider.com/news/1694942_Video_Ousted_Bachelorette_Opens_Up
Hey all – first time poster here. Just thought I would state that I don’t think Molly acts all that spoiled/rich compared to many other ladies we have seen over the seasons. She might belong to a country club but I I don’t think that necessarily means that she is “needs a prenup” rich (just as a disclaimer my family does not belong to a cc). I am from Michigan and there are so many golf courses/country clubs where some are not that expensive to belong to because there are so many courses. Anyway, just my thoughts…I liked Jill by the way but had to stick up for the Michigan girl a little bit!
I think that the “dramatic and emotionally difficult” finale has to do with Jason meeting Mel’s parents. If so, couldn’t that take place in Dallas just as well as in NZ?
Maybe the dramatic ending is that Jason actually flings himself off that balcony he is crying over…
I laughed so loud at the end when the tub was draining. Yet they both managed to just make it another awkward moment. I think maybe this has been the most awkward bachelor season ever.
#85 Rachel: I thought she said she talks to them 2-3 times a week, not that she sees them that often.
I guess I could see my dad not wanting to do the show, and while my oldest friends (from childhood) know him, I’m not sure my friends from college and beyond could really tell anyone much about him even if they had met him on occasion. Once a person no longer lives with their parents, it seems logical to me that their friends might not necessarily know their parents.
Maybe that’s more or less true depending on the area in which one lives. In a small town, I’d expect to know my friends’ parents. In a big city, not so much.
great recap as always, lincee…i find myself watching the show now and thinking “i can’t wait to see what lincee has to say about this”. just one comment on the girls’ outfits throughout this season…while i’m certainly not defending their choices and do agree with most of you that some of these things are ridiculous, many of these “violations” (i.e. scarves with tanks, side ponytails, even the plaid shirt) ARE actually in style right now, at least if you’re basing that off of what you see every week in your trusty People mag. again, not defending, just sayin’…but the day i see stalker shannon’s doily dress in US WEEKLY is the day i eat my words.
I just do not get all the Jillian love and posters thinking she’s such a classy lady and the most mature, etc., like they know her personally. We know nothing about these people! Here’s what I do know about her: she signed up to be on a reality show to find a husband which alone is suspect; she divulged extremely private and senstiive family information on tv (mom’s depression and suicide attempts) which I think is inexcusable; She knows she is one of three women on overnight dates and yet spreads her legs on national tv, wrapping her half naked self around Jason’s torso, grabbing his ass … yeah, she’s real classy.
And thank the lord above I do not have to listen to her, like, talk, like, any, like, more. Although I thought her clothes were fab.
That being said, I have no affection for any of them, so don’t really care what happens, but just think it’s funny listening to people getting so caught up in a decision that has absolutely nothing to do with us and involving people we don’t even know.
What if the “crazy” next episode is that NO woman says yes to him? haha.
*GASP*
I have been addicted to another bach-blog, and apparently the beans about what happened have been spilled. and it is UGLY y’all. ihgb is my favorite bach-blog (i love love love lincee) and i was wondering if u guys wanted to know. i know there are mixed feelings over here about the behind the scenes gossip, so i thought i would ask first before i posted. i’ll check back in a bit and see.
#94, Lulu: I say bring it on. Maybe you could just post the link so that would give everyone the choice of going to look….
#94 Lulu, Can you at least let us know what site to go to if we want to know?
#83 – I meant the “taking advantage of Jillian” comment to mean, why have all that passion with her (ABC showed a lot and more than others, it seemed) if he didn’t think there was chemistry? Are we to believe after that entire production in the hot tub (which OUCH said the camera people had to turn away from in his own blog) that Jason didn’t think there was any chemistry? I think he knew well in advance who he’d keep and who he’d let go and he wanted to get what he could, while he could. THAT is taking advantage of someone in my book.
Thanks librarylady! I just love positive reinforcement!! haha…and I love the word dweeb!!
Anyway, I know I said I was done posting theories, but, my friends, I have figured out the most dramatic and emotionally difficult ending. Spoiler alert!
The strap on Mol’s side of the bungee cord really snapped on their last date (come’on, you know you were secretly wishing for it anyway)….and Molly plummeted to the rushing waters of the New Zealand river. Low and behold, they find Mol at the mouth of the river, amazingly unharmed! (Obviously, ABC did a beautiful job editing/retaping all this….but how is it possible that she survived??) Jase still feels so guilty about the whole ordeal and feels like they faced death together and for that reason, ends up picking her in the end, even though he’s head over heels in love with Mel (hence the ugly crying on the railing). However, at the ATFR, it’s revealed that Molly is really what we’ve all thought all along. Molly is an android. A Terminatress, if you will. The jig is up, Molly’s motherboard overheats, and Mel and Jase ride off into the sunset. But just you wait…ATFR#2 reveals that Molly has 1/2 android, 1/2 human processing inside her belly from the night with Jason in the tent, and previews roll for Bachinator 2: The Sequel.
Lulu, PLEASE don’t post spoilers here! Those who want to see them can go find them, but many of us would prefer not to stumble upon them. Thank you…..:-)
lulu, post the site!!!!!!!!!!!! not what it says.
#98 LORAC, I love your shocking ending!
Melissa and her side eye flirty glances are the ONLY reason she is still in. She is the mistress of eye seduction. Has anyone noticed her painfully long side eye gazes.
Bring on the posts, I don’t have any more time to waste.
If the spoilers I’ve just read are true, those of you who don’t like to be spoiled, DO NOT want to know. I don’t think it’s as “shocking” as the alphabet network keeps telling us (maybe I’m a cynic), but it is pretty messed up. For those who like to be spoiled, go to Reality Steve’s site and read the last few comments on today’s post (starting in the 980s).
Go read them quick though – as Reality Steve has already taken the earlier “true” posts off of the website.
i can’t even get onto the realitysteve website. does anyone have any other sites i can see?
Reality Steve website seems to have errors…Echoing 106 – anywhere else we can go?
Try astrochicks (dub dub dub dot astrochicks dot com). Reality Steve seems to have crashed.
LULU–MUST have the link of where to find the spilled beans!!!! Please post.
Go to FORT. In the Spoilers folder for Bach, there’s a thread called RS Speculation. Page 686.
My fingers are crossed that Jillian is the next Bachelorette!
The astrochicks website has a different rumor than what was on Reality Steve right before his site crashed.
Okay so fort has crashed apparently too. grreeeat.
Maybe that means that whoever spilled the beans was correct….
Thank goodness IHGB is still here. I thought it must be the end of the world with FORT and RealitySteve’s sites being down. What on earth is going on?!
Anyone know a good attorney?
- Bean spiller
ok so i just found some stuff on abc’s website and it’s definitely messed up. if it’s true– i’m gonna sport the jim halpert face a couple of times.
I echo the please no spoilers here.
BTW if those sites are down I don’t see whay it can’t be related to ABC protecting their story. EVERYONE who is involved withthe show signs not to leak. And I believe the penalties are very stiff.
So no one ever answered my question, happily will pose again… Why do you think the girls did not say goodbye to Jillian? No hugs etc… IIRC they could not have edited it out, but I might be wrong about that. I think she just stared straight ahead then left. The last two standing kept staring ahead too. I ’spose ABC told them too?! Odd.
I heart Lincee. You make me laugh so very hard. Lumber jack shirts, the nicknames, the Friends reference, brilliant. Can’t wait to find out what the ’secret’ is!!
No worries for those who don’t want it spoiled. I won’t post here. I really don’t want to ruin anyone’s fun. However, the following posters beat me to it. Go see Reality Steve and he promises to tell the whole story tomorrow morning. Someone already scooped him on his site and he has since validated and deleted their post. I only caught it because I was glued to his site ALL day and refreshed more times than I would like to admit. However if u want to comb thru the comments, go past #600 and look for any reference to jershuah (that was the person to spilled it). Anyhow, that’s the best I can do without ruining it for everyone else. Besides, this is Lady Lincee’s show and her recaps are more fun than what I found out anyway.
Don’t bother, his site is down again and last I heard all of that person’s posts were deleted again.
Jill can’t be a vegetarian – she made Jason eat a hot dog. Can’t remember if she ate one too.
Here is my theory: Mel knows that she can’t have children due to a previous miscarriage. Her parents have disowned her, because she was pregnant without benefit of marrage. She finally admits this to Jason. Jason is devasted, torn between the fertile Myrtle (uhm…Molly) and his passion with Mel, however, he finally asks her to marry him anyway. Tears abound.
Perhaps we should write for daytime tv…lol
Lincee – random show question. Do you think the girls get a “dress budget” for the rose ceremonies? Maybe when they get down to the end? Just wonderin’.
#118, perhaps it was b/c OHCH didn’t come out and say “jillian, take a moment and say your goodbyes”. I’m pretty sure Jillian and Mel are friends b/c I’ve seen it mentioned that Mel has pics of Jillian all over her webpage. Did anyone notice after the rose ceremony when Jillian told Jason that she was in love with him, his response to her was “Yeah, I know.” What a douche!
The girls provide their own dresses per OHCH – check out his blog a couple of weeks ago.
LoveThisBlog, I saw that too but also had read from him elsewhere and also the “Former bach-ette”, that ABC actually does provided dresses for FR. I’m not 100% but I’m sure I read it somewhere believable.
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You know it’s bedtime when the typos get worse and worse…… provide, not provided.
Lincee- right off the bat, loved the 2 possiblilties for symbolism of the baby duck!! And earlier today I pictured Jason saying, “Back off, Hare.” I love your take on their deliberation conversations. You’re the best.
Lincee, excellent recap – as usual. I totally get what you were saying about Jill at the RC. I’m so grossed out by Melba at this point and I didn’t want her to spill her heart!
Okay girls (and guys), can we all agree that if ABC pulls some lame BS out on the ATR that we will completely ban this program next season. We can all vote on a new show for Lincee to recap. Sorry OHCH – I love you to bits – but if ABC jerks us around and does not produce some great scoop, we are going to be some very angry folks.
And, is it grating on everyone’s nerves how J keeps talking about his future wife? GAG. Do they have a say at all? It’s soooo crass.
#83-JTG I totally, TOTALLY agree with you! With Jill–it takes two to tango. Not saying he didn’t come out smelling like roses after that little clip, but she seemed to be pursuing him. And you said it…all about the chemistry. I think we get attached to these people and pick our favorites. Then we take it personally when they’re not picked. But I personally can see the chemistry between him and Melissa. Not so much the other girls. He like their company and maybe more. But their has to be chemistry.
I like Jill, too. She is clearly more mature. BUT I have to agree with JTG that Melissa is far more mature than she is getting credit for. Yes, she has a silly laugh. But I truly thought her responses to him were spoken from her heart. She didn’t seem to be “faking it” to me.
And Lincee….After he twirls her around she wraps her legs around him. Then he carries her like a baby on his hip. HI-LAR-I-OUS!
Interesting theories…and of course, I could be dead wrong. But I’m stickin’ with you, JTG.
Oh…I do agree that the remarks about his “future wife” are ridiculous. In my best Kip Dynamite voice, “how could you possibly even know that?”
And I’ve said it before and will probably sound petty, but I’m sayin’ it again…
We didn’t mind picking on Melissa when she chose to say “publicness” over “publicity”, but can ABC get an intern with a little background in english? It gets old hearing them try to sound proper and constantly use “Jason and I” in the wrong place. Am I the only one bugged about that? I better watch my comments closely now because I’m sure to say something incorrectly. Help me out people, y’all remember Trista and Ryan’s wedding where she referring something as “Ryan and I’s….”? I apostrophe s. Is that a word?
Off my soap box….petty, yea I know. Better stop now are someone is sure to think I’m referring to your blogpost, Lincee. SO NOT…..and fyi commentors, I don’t think anyone was giving Lincee a hard time for the mix up in names. Just an observation. I like what someone put about her probably being in denial about Jillian going home.
Okay…good night people….this show is getting the best of us…;)
I am sooo happy you pointed this out, <> That is EXACTLY what I kept thinking their ENTIRE date!!! Great blog, yet again!!!
This is what you said… Lincee wonders if Jill should have re-thought the white mini dress paired with black knee boots, but whatever.
Holy crap, LORAC. Hilarious.
LORAC needs to write a book!
#130 I agree. They always say it is the most dramatic…. I think this has been the most boring season ever and Jason has no personality. He had nothing really to say to any of them on the fantasy dates so he resorted to making out. He reminds me of Bob. And what is with all the nick names and the ridiculous spinning around hugs? I really hope there is actual drama and abc is not trying to create some where none exists.
I thought that two weeks ago he said he found Jillian really hot? I am sad she is gone because once again he let the best one get away.
Does anyone know Melissa? Was she a finance major or an education major? I wasn’t sure I bought that whole “I want to be a teacher” thing.
I think they should do a show on how the ex bachelors and bach-ettes have hooked up. Now that would be a show.
Nice recap, lincee… I think your flip-flopping between Molly/Jill was just a Freudian slip (well, multiples)… I’m sure it’s just because of your love of Jill… and I’m with ya! So sad to see her go… I don’t even CARE who “wins” his heart now… whatever! At least your recaps are entertaining…keep ‘em comin’!
Hi Lincee,
I thought the exact same thing about Jason saying they were “all alone” on that cliff. Yeah, dude…all alone except for the cameraman, the mic operator, the wardrobe girl… LOL!
Does anyone else think that this is the first season where it seemed really obvious ahead of time that the girls planned to have sex with The Bachelor in the fantasy suite? I mean, I know it’s kind of expected, but I have a hard time believing that EVERY bachelorette puts out on that date! I mean, come on…gross! He’s going to sleep with all *three* of them? Ewww! It just seems like this season they’re practically spelling it out in all caps before they even GET the forgo card! Yuck, yuck, yuck. I’d like to leave at least a little bit to the imagination, you know? Maybe pretend that at least ONE of these girls has some class?
As much as I hate to disagree with you Lincee, you are 100% wrong about peanut butter chocolate ice cream! Baskin-Robbins is my favorite, but Haagen Dazs does a pretty good job of it too. Try some out.
I think he let Jillian go because he knows he’s going to pick Molly and he cares about Jillian. Jason isn’t THAT into Molly, so he kept her for the final 2. Odd logic, but if you look at it this way, it makes sense: Jason didn’t want to get Jillian’s hopes up by having her be in the final 2 because he actually CARES about her. She went home, so now she won’t have to spend the whole day getting dolled up just to be let down at the Home Depot pedestal. Jason thinks Molly is hot but he knows she’ll never leave her precious family to be his wife so he considers her a “roll in the hay” and isn’t as concerned about her feelings as he is about Jillian’s. Just my Psych 101 talking here.
CANNOT WAIT for DD’s return! I am actually super excited about the next 3 eps!
Aloha from Kauai!
Dang I was one of the one’s that didn’t want the spoilers but that was before Jillian was sent home so now I am DYING to know what some of you know…how ugly can it be if they didn’t shut the show down completely??
Schmoopy – I truly meant to give you a shoutout in my post, but it slipped my mind right at the end….I’ve been looking for ya though! I clicked “Post”, then immediately winced, shook a fist and said “aw, Newman!” for forgetting to dedicate my lil’ short story to you.
Thanks for the suggestion, but I think I’ll leave the real creative writing to Lincee…love her! I just got a rare burst of energy from all these latest developments and speculations! Now I’m done blog-stalking for the night!
Re: search for the spoiler
Would we even be interested in the spoiler if Jason hadn’t let go Jillian–the only person worth watching on this season’s lame duck (THERE’S THE SYMBOLISM, GANG!) Bachelor? I think not!
The dramatic ending is that millions of Americans sacrificed hours of their lives to see two people hook up who will have broken up by the time we read Lincee’s (infinitely better, not to mention more cleverly written*) blog!
*Kudos to Lincee who can describe these events WITHOUT using the terms “amazing” or “journey.” Gag me with a stick.
One more obnoxious comment (sorry!): It’s too bad Melba didn’t re-enact the “Titanic” scene with Jill on their first date. She could have cut her losses and hightailed it back to Canada then. Gag me with a stick… again.
Okay so I gave in and searched ABC and found a spoiler that I’m not sure if its the “Ugly” spoiler lulu2 is talking about (since apparently there are 2) but those of you who are interested check it out…its just on the message boards plain as day.
Okay lulu2 I know what happened now…thanks for the hints on where to find the spoiler.
reality steve has posted videos detailing his inside information re the finale.
yep
But that being said I still can’t wait for March 2!!!!!!!!!
Here is the link to the youtube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wiwt3aMQ6HQ
DO NOT GO TO THIS LINK unless you want to know what happens. VERY disappointing ABC!
Lincee, your blog is the BEST as always! I love it and have been a fan since these were just an email chain! YOU ROCK!
it makes me sick, all of it.
Does anyone buy the RS theory??? I agree that what he claims will happen at the AFTR1 will in fact happen, but the conspiracy theory around it. . . not so much.
reality steve video(s) are on dubdubdubdotrealitystevedotcom – what a windbag. It takes him three 9+ minute videos to tell his scoop. If he’s right, Jason’s reputation is ruined and we can all start despising him right now. If he’s right, we should all boycott ABC and this show. If he’s right, then I’m a bigger fool than I thought for ever, ever watching the Bachelor. Gag me.
One more thing – Lincee, what’s your take on all this? Are you staying above the fray and not reading any of this? We’ll quit this show if you’ll quit…..
If what Reality Steve said is true, I will NEVER watch the show again and SHAME on ABC.
I agree, Disgusted! Thanks to everyone who told me where to look. I’m sad now, but much less sad than what I would have been on March 2nd.
To those that watched the RS video this morning, can you confirm or deny (without giving it away) that it’s the same theory that was floating around last night?
Yeah… it’s the same theory, more or less. There were also some alleged emails between Jason and Mellissa in the middle of all their post-finale drama that got into the hands of someone who follows the RS blog. He was able to verify those emails this morning. It’s all pretty disgusting, if you ask me. And I ask myself, why would anyone want to be with a guy like that, once she knows the truth?
You are so right, S. Now we know why Jason looked so guilty when Molly asked him, “What if you make the wrong decision?”
Why oh why did I go and look? UGGGG…..did NOT expect that one…
People, if you don’t want to be spoiled, DO NOT go there….
I too am from Michigan, but was rooting for Jill. Molly is not spoiled like everyone is saying. She doesn’t live with her parents. She has a job and lives elsewhere. Molly is not unlike most woman her age, where she likes nice things. My god, go to any middle school and you will see little girls carrying around designer purses. I have lived in MI, OH, IL, and now FL, it is like that everywhere. Molly’s parents house was no where near a mansion. Why would you believe she is so rich? Anyway, I can’t stand Melissa. She is very immature and insecure. I believe she is lying as people have stated about her in the hot tub, her glass twirling as she lied. She is like a teenager when she sees him and Lincee’s line about Jason carrying her on his hip was spot on. If he picks her he will have two kids to take care of.
Now do you see what I mean about it being dirty with a capital D? And I think you can also see how Jason dropped more than just a few rungs in my mind. You know, I knew that show was low but I didn’t know they were this low. Blech…I just went back and read a few things that I had written down about my feelings when I left that show, some of the highlights were: disgusted; used & abused; worst experience of my life; I’d pay $10,000 to them if they never aired any of my footage because I don’t want my name associated with that slop; lied to; manipulated…
I thought the out-take with Molly and the draining bath tub noises was really, really strange–she was laughing and he kept trying to keep the make-out session going and the whole thing was so weird. Eeewww.
If Jillian is the next Bachelorette, I just don’t know if I can listen to that grandma voice of hers for more than 5 minutes.
Thank you, Lincee, for another hilarious recap (makes my week!).
Well – I watched the Reality Steve videos as well. If what he says is true, all of us Jillian fans (not to mention Jillian herself) should be THANKING HER LUCKY STARS that Jason let her go at F3. She got a free trip to New Zealand and missed all the garbage.
Former Bach-ette, you were so right!!
Oh and ps, my bad feelings weren’t directed towards the bachelor, just the producers of the show. Ok, well maybe 10% the bachelor, 90% the show
but I realized that the bachelor was a pawn in the game just as much as I was.
Lincee – what about all your great connections? Got any info?
If these rumors are true, then I have lost respect for Jason and OHCH. He is the host of the show then he must have known what was going down,especially since they have all these supposedly heart to heart talks. Chris has always seemed like a regular guy that I would like – if I met him in person. Yes, I know he is an actor. He said they don’t have a script and I am sure that is true – cause the dialogue would be better if they did…however, “no script” doesn’t mean that they don’t manipulate people and play on their insecurities and exploit them on tv.
Say it ain’t so Chris!
I really wonder what ABC is going to do now that this info has been released?? I suspect they may reshoot the ATFR….time will tell. I am PRAYING that this isn’t so…..but I have a feeling for the 1st time ever, the truth has been revealed prior to it airing. SO SAD.
I don’t want to know the spoilers, it would be like opening presents before Christmas Day!!
Lincee, you are hilarious! I swear, I think Mel was in the splits! And when J was standing on that rock in the middle of the pond with the little baby duck floating around, I almost spewed my wine just imagining what you were thinking. You know the intern bought that little duck at a pet shop and stuck it in the pond just for that shot.
The conversation you wrote on the ledge of the bungee jump was so funny! Oh, and the ‘two long-lost lumberjacks finding love for the first time’, lmao!
Can’t believe you missed the magically re-filling champagne flutes, but hey, you were probably hiding behind your pillow or eating some left over valentine candy.
You have a gift, gurl. You really should get paid for these re-caps. Keep em coming! I wouldn’t even watch the Bach if it weren’t for you.
My 2 cents. This all started with HTC Brad who let DeAnna down…..everyone felt sorry for her….she became the next bachelorette…………she hurt Jason…….. who then became our next bachelor…..who will then hurt @#%&……and HOPEFULLY they will NOT be the next bachelorette!! Who would of ever thought? And to think Jason is a DAD with a small son! I swear this makes for good tv in someone’s eyes and the ratings are obviously up with all this DRAMA!!! Bring back some good dudes, ABC! I am SO OVER Melba!
I am so happy to know that I am not the only person who thinks that peanut butter/chocolate ice cream is disgusting. Love peanut butter, love chocolate, could live on Reese’s cups, but hate hate hate it in ice cream. I feel vindicated–thanks, Lincee!
I’m [sort of] interrupting the discussion to promo for Lincee.
Did anyone else notice her link at the bottom right of the home page to IHGB swag?? Anyway there is fun stuff (t-shirts, mugs, magnets) over at cafepress and it’s cool and I am posting a vote of support to BUY IHGB! My fave is the magnet (cuz it says underneath “all about the shame… etc).
Check it out, ladies.
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Former Bach-ette, I remember when u posted a couple weeks ago saying that Jason dropped a few rungs in your mind. That’s went i went in search of spoilers b/c i was really rooting for him and his love story, and i wondered why you would feel that way (i also wondered what it was that you chose not to post). Everyone knows that TV, especially reality TV is NOT an honest business. I believe RS’s posts and Jason is no longer my friend. He ought to be ashamed of himself and so should #@#$%^
Call me naive, I tune in cause I am hoping to see a connection between people. And make gentle fun of the process, the people, the absurdity.
There is a reason that I do not watch Jerry Springer, etc. I guess we a just a season or two from having security on set and fistfights between girls. I had stopped watching tv for 5 years, yes, really. I came back to watch a few shows, cause I loved the blogs last year.
Guess I should return to fiction.
Yep, read RS blog and those of you hoping for drama will definitely get it! I can’t imagine the posts on here after this comes out and we’re all discussing/dissecting it!
I can’t get on RS’s site, but I read the summaries of what he said on FORT. Ugh. Former Bach-ette, I am so with you. Dirty with a capital D. Ugh!
Former Bach-ette, did u know it was that bad?
The reality steve scenario is sickening, but I do wonder whether it’s true. The whole “most shocking ATFR ever” thing makes sense with this theory. But if it is true I can’t see how it wasn’t planned. It’s all very strange and I have just lost all respect for Jason. Oh who am I kidding? I never had any respect for the guy in the first place.
Anyone rooting for Jillian as the next Bachelorette, she recent gave an interview on Komo news. http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/39700812.html?video=YHI&t=a
To “My Life on the C List”.
Where can I read the summary of RS — what is FORT.
If anyone else can tell me how to get the information, I would appreciate it.
Thanks.
If you go to you tube and type in “reality steve bachelor final rose” you will get the video blog about all this madness!! I couldn’t get on reality steve’s site either so went the you tube route. FORT is fans of reality tv. (hard to navigate once on there).
Lincee, do you hate spilled beans too? How about spoiled beans? Hate ‘em all?
Some of you are coming real close to spilling the beans and I know a lot of people on here don’t want to read the spoilers…I know what went down but I was trying to be really vague so just keep that in mind for our friends on here who want the surprise.
Oh and I think I read in one of our goddess Lincee’s posts that she doesn’t read the spoilers and doesn’t go to Reality Steve’s website because she wants to be surprised…
I’m wondering if RS’s scoop is real. It would have had to get out from someone on the inside and who would risk getting sued for however much it stipulates in the contract?? I guess RS couldn’t get sued bc he’s not under contract, but I wonder if ABC would be pissed off enough to launch an investigation of emails/paper trails/conversations to discover the leak?
Well I read the spolier- First of all, wow that Steve guy is seriously long winded. WOW. Second, I expected Dirtier. Guess I’m used to sensationalized TV these days. Was it wrong? Yes. But I don’t watch the Bachelor for the love anyway. I watch it for the laughs. I really don’t think it’s as drama filled as everyone was playing it up to be.
I don’t want to know the spoiler, and also feel like whatever RS is pushing may very well be a load of cr*p. I have seen so many spoilers for past episodes that turned out to be so FAR wrong. So, I like to just wait and see. I have my own speculations about what all the shocking drama is, in fact I have about 10 scenarios cooked up in my mind. I’ll wait and see if I even came close!
So, I only watched the first season of the Bach, and the last Bachette I watched was when some girl picked neither boy in the end. I decided then it was such a waste of time. I started watching this season bc there was nothing good on. I watched the RS videos. WHY WHY WHY did I let myself get sucked back into watching this stupid, pointless, and quite frankly,( if the rumors are true) evil show . The ONLY bright spot is my sister told me about Lincee’s blog after the first show and I have been so entertained by it! Now I’m off to find a new hobby so I’ll never succumb to the Bach temptation again!
Rachel – I agree with you that its not THAT much of a shocker…stuff like this goes on in everyday life unfortunately…but I’ll still watch the finale and the after the rose specials to see if 1) its true and 2) how it goes down. And I totally agree with everyone who says Jillian is WAY better off now…I honestly wouldn’t have wanted her to be in the final 2.
And yeah Steve is SOOO long-winded..okay now I HAVE to get back to work and stop checking this site!
remember, it takes two to tango and the parties had to agree or it wouldn’t be airing on tv
#167 I don’t like PB Chocolate ice cream either, mainly because the ice cream part of it is usually chocolate. I love chocolate. I love ice cream I like chocolate on my ice cream, but I hate chocolate ice cream. Also peanut butter flavored ice cream is not very good either, I can handle a peanut butter ribbon in ice cream, though. Random, I know, but I thought maybe I’d steer the conversation away for people who don’t want to know spoilers.
Reality Steve seems kind of bitter. lol
I do think no matter who Jason chooses, they won’t be together in three months. He just seems like a borderline narcissist. I think Stalker Shannon might have been the best for him.
And how creepy was the outtake? Molly was giggling and acknowledging the weird fart noises, while Jason just kept putting on his porn face and pulling her over to make out some more. Creepy.
Ok, so I read the RS spoiler, but didn’t take the time to watch his video clips. WHO KNOWS if he is right or not? I still like the scenario that someone put on this site, that at the proposal podium, the feds show up to arrest Melissa for slice-n-dicing her “non-existent” parents. Now THAT’S shocking. I will still watch every second of the WTA, the Finale, and AFTR (1 and 2). THEN I will impatiently await Lincee’s blog to catch the laughs. Ah, simple pleasures!
Most of all, out of respect for Lincee, thanks to most everyone for keeping spoilers out of here. Just because I can’t wait, doesn’t mean I should ruin it for someone who wants to play this out their own way. And we are all here for Lincee, after all.
To further steer away from spoilers… Does anyone watch The View? Yesterday they were talking about the TB and pointed out that every time one of the women would gush about her feelings for him (“I think I’m falling in love with you!” “No, I AM in love with you!” Whatevs…), instead of saying something, he would just start making out with her. When they played those clips back to back, he looked even sleazier than I remembered. I think his new nickname should be Playa Jay (or Playa Jay-a, if you’re into rhymes).
Yeah, so it’s def gonna be Molly as his pick. You can already tell. There’s just something weird going on with the cheerleader. I’m just sayin….
I only continue to watch because I know someone who was on the show. The convesations are just f’ing PAINFUL to listen to. Jason is still just as much an idiot as I said 3 weeks ago. How were “like” and “amazing” the first two words his parents taught him? Seriously, dude, learn how to speak like an adult. Like, OK? And, really , we’ve been subjected to these “We have so much in common…..we connect every time we talk…We are like one person…” bullsh*t remarks. How about actually giving us some of that “deep conversation” instead of constant talk about how everyone is made for each other? (The reason I’m picking Molly is ‘cuz they actually seem to have conversations) And, Jason, man, I’m not the best communicator either, but say SOMETHING when these babes throw you a bone. You just stare and then go for the face grab kiss ever single time. C’mon, now!
I also just read the spoiler (after I typed the above). And if that is all true, Jason is a real POS. If you are a caring human being, you just don’t do what he apparently did/agreed to. And I think he’ll regret doing it, because people are going to think he’s a POS, too.
IF what reality Steve says is true, ABC better get ready for a giant lawsuit.
Nobody did anything wrong, legally (why do people ALWAYS think lawsuit when something goes wrong? What a country we live in….). From an ETHICAL standpoint, it’s very ugly. But, I’m a firm believer in karma…
IFall of this IS true (having read RS’s blog this morning), it is one massive piece of FRAUD! Fraud has been perpetrated on anyone who signed onto the program in good faith, fraud has been committed against Jillian and Melissa if they were not willing and/or knowing participants, and the entire viewing audience (that’s us, folks!) have been the pawns of a very insidious and nasty piece of fraud. I for one will be enormously disappointed to discover that OHCH was a henchman of all this, for it is nearly impossible that the producers pulled this charade without his knowledge.
It would be great if it’s all a lie (and I’m not crazy about RS and his style); the sad thing is, so many odd comments and things have happened that don’t make sense, but within this horrible context, do.
I sure do hope the whole sordid story is a big fat lie, but I gotta say, it explains plenty. Sad.
IF YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT REALITY STEVE, SPOILERS, ETC., SEE LINCEE’S LATEST POST. NOTHING SHOULD BE ON THIS POST, FOR THOSE WHO DON’T WANT TO KNOW THE DIRT AHEAD OF TIME. GREAT IDEA LINCEE. CAN NOT WAIT FOR YOUR TAKE ON ALL THIS SLEAZE. OTHER BLOGGERS, GO FOR IT ON THE OTHER POST!!!
Am I the only one who thinks Jason looks like that sock monkey?
And…that he walks like Arthur Spooner?
Lincee — thanks for being such a grown up. Your investment in counseling is evidently paying off!! You handled this whole “spectacle” with maturity and grace.
Thanks.
I love your blog — and ABC should be paying you for lifting their ratings.
So. Tempted. SO. TEMPTED. ARGH!
I hope you are going to write about the AFR and AFR2. I usually don’t care about reading spoilers, but I couldn’t resist this time and now find myself jealous of your ability to JUST SAY NO. I’m not going to watch the rest of the season, but I’m hoping that you will and will tell everyone your humorous take on everything. Somehow during all of this, I lost the silliness of it all and it just seemed like a bummer. Please bring back the silliness, Lincee!
Please people!!!! Stop leaving info on here about what’s SUPPOSE to happen!!! JEEZ…….some of us don’t want to know. sfoMelissa….TMI…TMI…now I think I know he ends up with Molly….and that makes me throw up a little in my mouth. Watch what you type……pleeeeaasse….
Lisa clt…He DOES walk like Author Spooner! lmao!! Sock Monkey, too funny!
Can we petition ABC to pay Lincee? I swear I would have been done with this show a long time ago if not for her blog. And since so many of us have said that’s the case, I think Fleiss owes her a ton of $$$$.
“No spoilers please” – would very much appreciate if you could practice what you are “preaching”. Thank you!
Lincee~ Just read your latest update, and I just want to commend you on your resolve. Very impressive. (I tried and I failed.) Happy Thursday!
I will not go and read the spoiler thread. I will not go and read the spoiler thread. If I say it often enough hopefully I won’t. I won’t be scanning through the comments here as it looks like there might be the odd spoiler listed.
I am trying very hard to be “surprised” over what happens the next two weeks. Maybe after the WTA I will cave and try to find out.
Oh and for #210 (C-list) I agree with you. She should at the very least get a trip to be on the WTA show. We could negotiate for her. First class airfaire, hotel suite and one of L.A’s finest, limos everywhere and all expenses paid including dinner at Spago (or other L.A. hot spot).
Repeating I will not go look at spoilers!! LOL
What time did I post the above? I think at 11:30 CST right before I went for lunch.
What time did I cave? 12:50 CST.
Yes, as I child, I used to open my Christmas presents early (and re-wrap them). Do I do that now? What do you think? ;o)
That all said. I wouldn’t be surprised if this were all true. Not saying more because this is not the spoiler thread.
Ok girls….I found the scoop on Jillian’s super cute blue dress. It’s from Macy’s and it’s a GUESS? brand dress. The problem is that it’s from last season, so you can’t find online. Maybe eBay??
Little bit more research about the dress worn by Jillian…the style is called “Renae”. If you do a google search for “guess dress renae”, quite a few pictures come. It comes in blue or white. Hopefully someone can find it!!
I know the “spoiler” and honestly it may not even be true!! Who knows…I am still looking forward to the coming weeks and seeing what really happens and OF COURSE reading Lincee’s blog!!! Lincee you might want to remind everyone in your next posts to not divulge what they know b/c so many of the posters on here know and I’d hate for those of you that don’t to inadvertently find out.
‘The Bachelor’: Your Burning Questions Answered (02/20/09)
Host Chris Harrison tells you everything you wanted to know about the dating show (but were too embarrassed to ask)
By Lindsay Soll Lindsay Soll
From the dates to the dresses to the drama, we grilled host Chris Harrison to find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about The Bachelor (but were too embarrassed to ask).
Before you cast the women, how do you determine the Bachelor’s ”type”?
We knew Jason Mesnick was a dad and the kind of woman he was looking for, and I think you’ve seen that in the women [this season]. There’s a lot less cattiness and drinking and carrying on. We don’t really ask, ”Do you like blondes with big boobs?” I don’t think you can just say, ”I love blondes, brunettes, blue eyes, whatever.” So we really just try and go for a cross section of good people.
The women on the show seem to have an endless supply of evening gowns and glamorous outfits. Do you give them a suggested packing list before they arrive?
All they need to bring is bathing suits. [Laughs] No, we tell them you’ll be going on dates, you’ll be lying around the house, and obviously you’ll probably be getting into a pool or a hot tub. We tell them there’s a possibility of seven rose ceremonies, so bring as many dresses as you can, and also bring options. Actually, the first night, we make the girls have options. Say you have your favorite little black dress. Well, we can’t have 25 girls get out of a limo in a black dress. Our stylist Cary Fetman goes to each of the girls and tries to help them look their best. Because a lot of people, God bless them, are not that great at dressing. He’ll say, ”Hey, this dress isn’t that flattering, how about the blue one?” And a lot of times girls don’t have that many dresses. If you pay attention to the show, sometimes they swap.
Who decides which women go on the group dates versus the one-on-one dates, and what the dates are?
Our Bachelor has a say, and [the producers] obviously have a huge say. We don’t tell the Bachelor things that are going on behind the scenes [with the women]; he has to find out for himself. A way for us to show him what’s going on is to put Megan, Molly, and whoever else has been going after each other in the house on a date, so he can see that for himself. Say Jason really isn’t sure about Naomi, then we’ll make sure he gets a date with Naomi that week.
What do the women do all day when they’re not on dates?
A lot of them work out, they lay out by the pool, they’re free to do whatever they want. A lot of times, there’s not a camera rolling, but if something were to happen — say two people get into a fistfight or something — you can bet there would be a camera there pretty quickly. We try to balance it out where there’s plenty of time to relax and sleep. There’s no TV or Internet in the house — the whole thing is to be about the Bachelor and the show.
Does the Bachelor give producers a tip-off beforehand as to whom he’s going to choose during the rose ceremonies?
We always know. He decides who is staying, and we usually decide the order they’re called in just for more drama. At any point, he could be like, ”I’ve changed my mind.” Then he would stop and tell the producers, and we’d deal with it.
In season 5, Bachelor Jesse Palmer infamously called the wrong name at a rose ceremony. How have the other Bachelors managed to keep all those names straight, especially at the first ceremony with so many women?
Everyone’s nervous at their first rose ceremony, so we make it real easy for them, and we break [shooting] up into three to five people at a time. Then we’ll stop, just to make sure we don’t run into any mistakes. We don’t want a [microphone] in his ear, we don’t want cue cards, we want it as natural as possible.
Where are the roses kept?
They are brought in for every rose ceremony. Angelic Rutherford is head of our art department — she and her group are in charge of the roses. She’ll bring in a dozen or two dozen roses just to pick out the right one. They’ll have to de-thorn some of them, they’ll prune them, they’ll make them the right size. There’s an art to it. The great part is, after the rose ceremony, my wife always gets the leftovers. It’s our tradition.
When a woman is booted, where does she go?
They’re very well taken care of — we get them a hotel, food, whatever they want. Whenever they’re ready to go home, we fly them home. Later on in the show, we’ll keep them in town, and they’re sequestered. We have a psychologist available, and I know they do talk to one — because a lot of times you think you’re okay and you’re not.
How long is the taping from start to finish?
About two months, but sometimes we go a little longer for travel purposes. Each woman gets a full day for her hometown date, and the exotic dates are an entire week on location. Which is really good for me, because I’m spending a week in New Zealand or wherever. [Laughs] But it was also great for Jason — at the minimum, each girl gets two days with him.
Are the Bachelor and the woman he chooses allowed to see each other between the time that taping ends and the finale airs?
Absolutely. We try and facilitate as much as possible for them to see each other, because it only behooves us to help them remain a couple. We set up phone numbers for them so they can call each other. They talk usually every day — definitely every Tuesday morning after the show because there’s explaining to do. We also set up little rendezvous for them as much as we can. When you have two single people, it’s a little easier. With Jason, it’s been a little tricky because he has his son, Ty, and he doesn’t want to be away that much. But we’ve still made it happen.
Why do you think the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise has resulted in only one marriage — Trista and Ryan?
I don’t know. Trying to put a finger on why some of these relationships work out and some don’t, it’s the same enigma of trying to figure out why they don’t work out in the real world. For these couples, it goes way beyond the cameras. Maybe it will work, maybe it doesn’t, but it has nothing to do with how they met or the show.
Why is every rose ceremony described in the teasers as the most ”dramatic” or ”emotional” or ‘’shocking” rose ceremony ever?
The funny part is, we rerecord it every time, and I don’t know why because we have the technology to save it and reuse it. But I think it’s part of the torture. I heard years ago that Mike Fleiss, the creator of the show, put that in, and somebody wrote an article about how we kept saying it — and it was kind of out of spite that we left it in. It’s kind of like my ”final rose” statement, it’s one of those things that you make fun of, but if it’s not there, you’re like, Aww, I kind of miss that.
Missing meeps- interesting article. Thanks for sharing.
Don’t read the spoiler, it’s stupid and not as shocking and crazy as some people are making it out to be. I read the spoiler post comments and wished i hadn’t. Just don’t bother. Who’s to say that it’s true anyways……..way more fun to wait and see what happens!
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