You all know by now how much I love the art of dancing. Naturally, my DVR is very happy when Dancing with the “Stars” returns to TV each fall and spring.
However, Jake eeking out his 15 minutes of fame on yet another reality show is somewhat chachy to me. But then I stop and think to myself, “Duh Lincee. Jake is a chach. It makes total sense.”
Then I see him with my favorite female pro Chelsea and think he’s darling!
Then they roll lame footage of him at an airport somewhere giving the ramp agent a rose while cha-cha-cha-ing. Un-cool.
Let’s face it people. Jake and I will always ebb and flow. My “relationship” with him is like the scars on my knee — ugly but permanent.
Here are my thoughts from last night’s debut of Jake’s Viennese Waltz:
- Note to Jake: Please for the love of all things sequined and feathery — refrain from doing the white man overbite. It’s not funny. We feel sorry for Chelsea when you do that.
- Why on God’s precious green earth is GIA in the audience? Sitting next to Vienna of all people? I’m going to have to assume that she used her connections to attract the attention of Maksim Chmerkovskiy and for that, I can’t really blame her. You go Gia.
- Seriously DWTS? Jake is dancing to Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose?” I don’t know if that is seriously cheese-tastic or the most awesome thing ever. This has to be the brain child of Our Host Chris Harrison.
- Look! It’s my sister’s prom date! Doesn’t his pink bow tie and cummerbund look sweet with her dress? Hey wardrobe department… if you insist on bringing 1990 back, try a short mini skirt with knee socks for Chelsea and lots of denim with big white tennis shoes for Jake. Think Cher Horowitz and Zack Morris. It’s a much better look.
- It’s true that Jake actually danced the choreography okay. But then we see him in the new knock-off of American Idol Celebudome as he hears his middle-of-the-pack score. I had to fast forward the TV because he was jumping up and down not only like a girl, but a five-year-old girl at that. Calm down rose boy.
That’s all I’ve got. Did you guys watch? Who are your early favorites?
Hello people. It’s that time again in which American Idol Guest Blogger Kyle and I go head-to-head on our love for Crystal Bowersox and irritation for all things Kara. (Raise your hand if you miss Paula and her gin-soaked QVC jewelry!)
Kyle was nice enough to break down our Top 12. This goes out to all you closet Idolholics out there. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD IN THE COMMENT SECTION!
Lincee out.
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Ever since sweet Ryan announced Kris Allen was the winner last year, I have been waiting for this season. There is just something about this show that I love. I mean I love good music, and then when they throw in all of the heartwarming stories, well let’s just say I am hooked. The problem with this year is that there is just not the talent level so far as compared to the past few years. Usually, at this time, there are the four or five that stand out, and you can not wait for them to sing. That is just not happening this year. There are some good ones, but no where the same as the last few times.
SIDEBAR
I told Lincee I was going to do this. She has final say if this stays in or not, so there is a chance this will not be posted. If you all did not watch The Sing Off this past December, I just feel sorry for you. It was one of the best shows I have ever seen. As we are watching it, you realize that there is just pure, raw talent in these groups. The sure sign for me if I like something is if I will buy the song. I ended up buying 16 songs from the show, and still waiting for more to come available. So my shameless plug is coming to a close. In conclusion, WATCH THE SHOW WHEN IT RETURNS TO NBC. I put it in caps so you know I was serious.
So with the top 12, there a few favorites I have. I will mentions them later, but here are a few things I have noticed this year so far:
Kara is a human fortune cookie. It is like right before she talks, she cracks open one of the sweet, advice giving pieces of goodness and reads from them.
Kara: “Michael, when life comes at you, and things are tough, lean on friends to get you through. Look into the looking glass of your mind to find the voice you are looking for, and from that a flower will spring up to birth new life to a whole new road that you will be willing to take. If you find yourself backed into a corner, look deep in the eyes of your enemy and find the songs that makes them melt, and take a hold of that and run with it. Oh, I liked the song.”
I have determined who she is. For college basketball fans, she is Bill Raftery. Like Bill, Kara has become a cartoon character of herself. I really could see her on one of those random Cartoon Network shows that over dramatize everything. But with her, I think they would nail it right on the head.
I loved when Simon called Kara out. When Kara said that they were not connecting with the song, and Simon said it was rubbish. I loved that because it is so true. They didn’t write the songs. They have no idea what to do. Just let them up and sing. When a 16 year old boy is singing about his wife and kids, of course he is not going to connect on an emotional level with that. But you know what? I bet he could sing his face off and make it sound really good. Kara, I know you wrote 573 songs and you can connect anywhere from a single girl crying for her blanket, to a unicorn who has lost his way and looking for home. But not everyone can.
MICHAEL LYNCHE
If you asked the Incredible Hulk to play guitar, it would actually look bigger in his hands that the one Michael holds. I love when he plays guitar, because I always ask myself, “Is he playing a ukelele.” I like that he didn’t play the guitar this time. I think it shows versatility and also they can not hide behind something. It forces them to get outside of their comfort zones. I love watching him dance, the problem is that he only has about three moves, and that’s it. And they all involve his hands. If he had others dancing on the stage with him, I have no doubt in my mind that one swoop of his big mitts, and one of those frilly haired party girls are going flat on their face.
I like Mike. He has an incredible voice and he uses it very well. You just have to get past the fact that he is a giant and should be ripping peoples heads off, but instead he is singing sweet melodies. I feel he will go far.
DIDI BENAMI
I did not think contestants could come back on if the made the top 12. I guess this year they are making an exception. I am excited they let Brooke White back on the show. I hope she sings Let it Be again on the piano. I will for sure shed a tear.
I like DiDi. Other than being gorgeous, she really has a great voice. She has not done much over the past weeks, but this week came out of her shell and really let people know how well she can sing. I loved watching it and it was for sure one of my favorites of the night. If I know the song, I would have liked it a lot better. She hit some high notes that I really thought were awesome. The judges like her and thought she had potential. I think she will be a girl who goes far.
I HAVE AT&T U-VERSE, WHICH IF YOU DON’T HAVE IT, YOU NEED TO DROP WHATEVER CABLE COMPANY AND GET THIS ONE. IT IS FANTASTIC. I HAVE FOUND ONE PROBLEM WITH IT. THEY HAVE THIS 30 SECOND FAST FORWARD BUTTON, THAT IS USED TO GO THROUGH COMMERCIALS. I AM PROPOSING THEM A KARA FAST FORWARD BUTTON. SO LET’S SHE SHE STARTS TALKING, ALL YOU WOULD HAVE TO DO IS PUSH THIS BUTTON, AND IT WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SKIP HER AND STOP RIGHT ON SIMON. PRETTY SURE I WOULD BE A MILLIONAIRE.
CASEY JAMES
Whenever Kara is not molesting him with her eyes, he actually is not a bad singer. Randy compared him to a Stevie Ray Vaughn, and I thought that was a great idea. He is not great, he hides behind his guitar (a lot of them do this year) and doesn’t sing flashy. But he can sing and could be entertaining.
LACEY BROWN
Poor girl. She has a good voice, but only for about 10 songs. She sounds like they lead singer from Sixpence None the Richer. Also, if you listen, she sounds like a not very good version of Stevie Nicks. Judges thought it was a weird performance. Vocally good, just not great.
ANDREW GARCIA
He sang Gimme Shelter. They best cover of this, EVER was by the Clark Brothers on Next Great American Band. If you have not watched this, go to YouTube right now. It is amazing. I like that he did not have a guitar. I think that was very brave of him and tried something else. It was a very unique version of the song. I watched it again and thought it was good. I think he is in trouble because he will always be compared to Straight Up, and not sure he can get away from that.
KATIE STEVENS
They keep telling her to be young. How in the world are you able to be young with the Rolling Stones? You know what? Let’s not worry about her age. Just let her sing and then judge her voice. That should be easy enough. That is what this show is, right?
TIM URBAN
Not a whole lot to say. He is trying to be Jason Castro. I would love to see him play without the guitar. See what he looks like on that stage. Middle to end of the pack.
SIOBHAN MAGNUS
I hate haunted houses. When I was little, we used to go to Bells amusement Park in Tulsa, OK and my family always wanted to take me on the haunted house ride. I went once and I think I soiled myself, and have not been on since. When I watched this performance, I had the same feeling. I was actually scared and had to go in to the other room and peek around the corner. All I could think was the female version of Adam.
Scary performances that make you just stare confused, and you have that look on your face, wondering what you are watching.
She screams. Just a lot longer than Adam did. Like when you think, “Ok, she is winding down,” she is actually just getting going.
She has given whatever punch Adam gave to the judges last year, this year to drink. Because they drank it and are all about the Magnus express.
The good thing about her is that her name is for sure some sort of superhero name.
LEE DEWYZE
For sure my favorite guy, no question. I love his voice and talent. He, along with Crystal, make singing look so easy. They just get up there, put out no effort, and blow the song away. The bad thing is that he will get sucked into the Daughtry, Nickelback, Shinedown parade, which is a never ending pit of bad music despair. Please Lee, don’t do it.
Really, he is my favorite because in his video he had a TMNT shirt on when he was younger. If that doesn’t scream winner, nothing does. I called him my favorite at the beginning of the top 24. Hope I am right.
PAIGE MILES & AARON KELLY
I have them together, because they remind me of the same. They have good voices, young and cute and fun to watch. I like them and hope they do good. The problem is, in a couple of weeks they will run smack into a wall and the pressure will crush them. They are great now, but are middle of the pack.
CRYSTAL BOWERSOX
Great voice. She is fun to watch and I hope she does good. It is always fun to watch her face when being judged, because if you had the sound off and based what they said on her reactions, you would be wrong 100 percent of the time. It is kind of funny. I think the judges don’t like that, because they want emotion and people to fight back, and she ain’t doing that. They were harsh on her, which was dumb, because she was great. I think they are trying to level the playing field a little bit.
If I had to pick my bracket for this show, here is what it would be (now I know this will be WAY WAY WAY WAY off.)
12. Lacey
11. Paige Miles
10. Tim Urban
9. Katie Stevens
8. Aaron Kelly
7. Casey James
6. Andrew Garcia
5. Michael Lynche
4. Didi Benami
3. Siobhan Magnus
2. Crystal Bowersox
1. Lee Dewyze
Not what I want, but what I think will happen. Again, going to be way off. Happy watching everybody. I hope you tune back in to the blog and read what we write. These are just my opinions, if you want to argue, bring it, I love a good battle.
Approximately two weeks ago, I put something out there in my own personal iHateGreenBeans universe and the beaners answered. I have to give thanks where thanks is due. It was the brilliant idea of my friend Rebecca to toss a bold suggestion out as my opener for the season finale of Jake’s Bachelor season, and for that I am forever in her debt.
For those of you who are wondering what in the world I’m talking about, let me sum up the details for you. Rebecca calls me and we talk about Sunday night’s Amazing Race and the utterly adorable Cowboy Brothers.
REB: “You should totally write about them on your recap this morning. You should ask your readers if they know Cord and/or Jet. Someone is bound to know them or someone else who knows them. Do it! Then you can meet him and he can start falling for you! It’s a perfect plan!”
Being the great friend I am, I entertained Rebecca’s silly request. I opened my recap with this cry for help:
ATTENTION OKLAHOMA READERS:
I know that some of you know or know of someone who knows Jet and Cord McCoy – the alarmingly adorable brotherly cowboy duo of TheAmazing Race. I implore you to do whatever it takes to secure me an introduction. We all know I’m a sucker for a cowboy hat. And belt buckles. And starched jeans. And darling boys in starched jeans. Thank goodness for the Houston Rodeo. Can I get an amen from the congregation?
Wait. Where was I?
Oh right. Come on Oklahoma! Hook a sister up!
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Upon posting that day, I received dozens of emails from the sweetest readers. Some were family friends with the McCoys. Some were friends of friends. Apparently Mama McCoy is the resident senior class picture taker and many had connections in that department too.
Clearly, I was on cloud nine. Then I saw Vienna and Jake and decided to take it down a cloud.
That night, I received an intriguing email:
Hey Lincee,
So, your blog post from today about the “alarmingly adorable” McCoy brothers on Amazing Race has made the rounds and made it to the right hands! We’d love to hook you up and have you meet Cord McCoy. He’s going to be at the PBR Touring Pro event at the Mesquite Rodeo on March 13th. If you can make it up to Mesquite, we’d set you up to meet him, hang out for a while, tickets to the show… the whole shebang.
Let me know and we can figure out details.
Thanks!
Sara
PR Coordinator – Professional Bull Riders, Inc.
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I think my initial reaction was, “Shuuuuuuuuut uuuuuuuuuuuup.”
I also loved that Sara used the word shebang. She and I would be total BFFs. I’m totally going to make that happen in Houston. You watch.
I fumble to call Rebecca who screams about nine variations of “I told you” and “I’m so awesome.” After telling her that she is the smartest person I know, I invite her to join me at the Mesquite Rodeo. Sadly, she was unable to make that weekend. So I invited another sweet friend named Ann.
Saturday morning arrives and I pick up Ann and we head up I-45. I talk the entire time. It’s what I do when I’m nervous. I just can’t seem to stop. Ann is sweet enough to let me babble and before we both know it, we are on the outskirts of Mesquite. It’s 4:00 p.m. We’ve been asked to arrive at the Resistol Arena (home of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo) at 6:00 p.m. We decide we should eat something. Neither of us want to eat at a chain and after driving by Chili’s, Joe’s Crab Shack (you know I don’t eat anything crustacean) and IHOP, Ann spots a delightful establishment called Twin Peaks.
Being the children of the 80s that we are, Ann and I both immediately thought that it was interesting that a restaurant in 2010 would theme itself around the cult classic TV series of the same name. We wondered if the creepy music would be playing while we ate our Laura Palmer burger.
As we approach the parking lot, the ever-inquisitive Ann thinks out loud:
“You don’t think this is a girly place, do you?”
The ever-silver-lining Lincee rolled her eyes at Ann and said, “Ann. We are on a major highway with La Madeline right there. They aren’t going to have a nudy bar open in broad daylight by the Mesquite Little League baseball field. Calm down.”
As we pass the side of the establishment, there are “rough” looking biker characters staring at us.
Me: “Okay. Maybe this is a biker bar. I can totally see Bandidos digging the Twin Peaks vibe. Look. There’s a lady with a baby. A LADY WITH A BABY!”
Ann: “Sure. But don’t you remember that part in Sweet Home Alabama when Melanie sees her friend and says, ‘You have a baby. In a bar.’ It could be like that.”
As we swing around to the front, we see a gaggle of little league baseball boys and their coach enter in the side door. Phew! We are saved! And we are famished! We get out of the car and confidently stroll through the front door.
Where we are greeted by a girl with the biggest boobs I’ve ever seen.
Twin Peaks indeed.
We had walked straight in to the den of a knock-off Hooters. Bambi (I kid you not) and her boobs greeted us with a charming grin full of sparkling white teeth. We followed her two-inch-long khaki shorts (I kid you not) to our booth and sat down.
Apparently, the Twin Peaks girls are mountain women or lumberjacks who work in hot climates. That’s why they have to wear their red and black plaid shirts tied around their boobs with no buttons and teeny shorts. Sadly, the ground must be really cold because nearly all of them had Uggs on.
Bless both our hearts. We couldn’t look anywhere without being bombarded by Twin Peaks. And it was March Madness, so there were plenty of Twin Peaks to be seen. I scanned the den (we call it that because we literally were inside a log cabin living room-like atmosphere) for the little league boys. Sure enough, their coach had walked in the side door only to cover five little boys’ eyes and shove them right back out the way they came in.
Ann and I felt trapped. Sure we could get up and leave too, but neither of us suggested it to the other. I finally decided it was good for the website and decided to stay.
As I was explaining to Ann why I was staring at my plate and not looking at her directly, part of her Diet Coke spit out of her mouth and landed on my limp grilled chicken.
Me: “What? What is it? Are the bandidos in a fight? Did a Twin Peak spring forth from it’s flannel home?”
Ann: “I’m going to need you to casually turn around and look at Twin Peaks girl by the booth behind us.”
I smoothly turn my head and see that Twin Peaks is with child.
She had to be 57 months pregnant.
In her teeny lumberjack outfit.
I kid you not.
We applaud the executives of the Twin Peaks eating establishment for their undying commitment to equal opportunity.
After purchasing two Twin Peaks t-shirts, Ann and I head down I-20 to the Resistol Arena. Upon arrival, I call our Mesquite contact Marcia to let her know that we were there.
Marcia greets us outside the arena and gives us our VIP tickets. Already Ann and I are giggling to each other. Seriously? VIP? Sweet!
We get a quick tour of the upgraded facility and ooohhh and aaahhh over the pimped out suites and intimate setting of the arena. Marcia escorts us to the “8 Second Club” where we are treated to complimentary drinks and BBQ. Score!
As Ann and I are talking about how cool we look and how funny that is because we aren’t really cool, when Marcia informs us that Cord is ready to be interviewed if we want to talk before the rodeo.
My throat became a little thick as Ann hops out of her seat and says YES!
Marcia takes us behind the scenes where the cowboys are checking out the bulls and visiting with family members and fellow groupies. I spot who I think might be Cord but I can’t really tell because this cowboy is bent over stretching his hamstrings and all I can see are his Wranglers.
Oh how I love the Wranglers.
We all stand there for a millisecond as Cord continues to bounce and stretch while holding his ankles. Then it gets weird and Marcia laughs and practically yells, “CORD! THE GIRLS ARE HERE.”
Cord pops up with that signature grin and doesn’t seem phased. I, on the other hand, have turned nine shades of red and have suddenly lost all ability to communicate with normal human beings.
Luckily, Ann and I had discussed my affection for turning into a complete dork when put in situations like this and she, as promised, jumped in with introductions and praise on how we love Cord and that he is adorable.
Thank goodness for Ann!
Marcia smiles sweetly and thankfully holds in a giggle because I know she was thinking, “What is up with this chick and why is she being a spaz?”
Everyone turns to me as if to say, “Well…go ahead.” I mumble something about wanting to video him and ask Marcia if there is a less-awkward place to do this because heavenly cowboys have started to make their way over to our area and I just might have to throw up if one more looked at me funny.
Always professional and accommodating, Marcia takes us inside a little room and I talk 90-miles-per-hour explaining to Cord that I’m about to press record but not to worry because my questions are super easy.
Me: “OK Cord. This one is simple. Of all the vegetables in the world, which one is the most disgusting?”
Cord: “Spinach.”
Me: “I see how you might say that, but truly, if you had to pick ONE, which one would it be that is the MOST disgusting.”
Cord: “Tomatoes. I can’t stand tomatoes.”
Me: “Me neither! Match made in heaven! But seriously. If you had to really dig deep and choose the most disgusting, which would it be?”
Cord grins his grin: “Green beans of course.”
I collect myself and hide behind the camera, pretending to watch playback as Ann calmly acts like a normal person asking Cord about rodeo scoring.
Of course, I screw something up and erase the video. CURSES!
Me: “Hey Cord? I’m a dork. I messed it up. Can we do that again? You don’t have to be cute and go through the other vegetables. Just say the green bean part.”
Cord: “Sure!”
So we do that (so embarrassed) and then I ask another question.
Me: “What’s your favorite website of all time that you check numerous times daily?”
Cord: “Yours!”
Me: “Which is?”
Cord looks over at Marcia with pleading eyes. This cowboy is good at reading lips because he quickly answers, “iHateGreenBeans.com.”
And I DID get that on video!
At this point, I can tell his is borderline distracted because my boy is about to willingly strap himself to a 1,000 pound animal named Buck Ugly. I’m sure the last thing he needs is me pestering him about his diet and website surfing habits.
We wish him luck and tell him we will be cheering for him in the VIP section.
Back in the 8 Seconds Club, Ann and I are calling and texting everyone we know. All our friends think we are so cool. And they are right.
We leave the club to go watch the rodeo and are floored that our seats are so close to the action. Marcia really hooked us up! It was an exciting couple of hours filled with all sorts of butt clenching moments for me.
Cord was able to ride his first bull which landed him in the semi-finals. Unfortunately, he was bucked off and not able to collect the purse at the end.
Secretly, Ann and I don’t think this matters because we are assuming he’s a millionaire right now. But that was not confirmed and is just a theory.
After the show, we walk by the back stage area and see Marcia’s roommate Kristin (whom we met earlier in the night) talking with some cowboys. She is mere inches away from Cord. She spots us and motions for the “gate keeper” scary bodyguard cowboy to let us through.
We felt like rock stars! After two hours of rodeo bliss, my East Texas accent has returned and I yell, “Hay Co-rd. Gray-t riiiide. Did ya hear us cheerin’ for ya?”
Cord: “That was you?”
Signature grin.
He comes over and visits with us for another 3o minutes. Here’s what we learn:
- He and Jet choose the term “oh my gravy” because they don’t want to use the Lord’s name in vain. They also say “son of a buck.”
- I asked how he knew about the show if he doesn’t have a TV. He laughed and said he’s just never home to watch TV. He knowingly admitted that there are TVs in hotels and friend’s houses.
- He likes bull riding because it keeps you sharp. You can’t just half-way do your job. You have to be fully committed each time.
- Jet is married with a little girl. She blows kisses now and Cord thinks it’s the sweetest thing and that it melts his heart every time.
All in all, the trip was wonderful. Even the Twin Peaks experience. Sara at PBR and Marcia with the Mesquite Championship Rodeo were so sweet to go above and beyond to make Ann and I feel welcome. Check out all the MCR events on their website or follow what is in store this year for the PBR on their website.
Cord is everything he is on television. Genuinely kind, sweet and a true gentleman. And if he wasn’t engaged to be married in November, I would be at every PBR event within a 300 miles radius wearing “I May Hate Green Beans But I Heart Cord” bedazzled t-shirt.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this dream a reality.
Now, if anyone knows Zachary Levi from the TV show Chuck…
1. First and foremost, for the love of all things chachtastic and awesome, why was I not called to provide “normal” commentary from a Bachelor blog I’ve been writing since 2003? I’m convinced it’s because that other blogger had the word “bachelor” in her website title. Stupid green beans.
2. Executive producer Mike Fleiss said that when the show handed them lemons, they often were forced to produce lemonade moments. I share that philosophy. When life hands me lemons, I add Vodka.
3. Our Host Chris Harrison compared Jake to one of the many Bachelorettes that have been on the show. I’d say that’s about accurate.
4. Quote from another executive producer when asked about Jake’s choice of Vienna as his soon-to-be-bride: “Lust conquers all.”
5. Our Host Chris Harrison admitted he feels like a tool when he has to tell the Bachelor that “this is the final rose.” ABC claims that this is a catch phrase that is sweeping the nation. Clearly, we all know that “cheese ass” and “oh my awesome” have reached a wider audience. Again…something I bring to the table that would have made last night more memorable.
6. A relationship therapist claims that The Bachelor is still successful because all women dream for a Cinderella moment.
7. Executive Producer Mike Fleiss claims that the show is still successful because women like to see other women get into cat fights and scream at each other while drunk.
8. When asked by the reporter if Trista and Ryan are going to tell their kids how they met, normally mute Ryan says that they will tell them to “push play.”
9. Confirmed: ABC hires a psychotherapist. I KNEW IT!
1o. Adorable Reid admitted that women come up to him but he has to let them down easy because he is dating Miss America. Of course.
11. Executive Producer Mike Fleiss actually laughed when asked about why they left poor Peyton stranded on a helipad on an aircraft carrier. “That was good, right? Women like to see other women in misery.”
12. Mike Fleiss is both disturbed and brilliant.
13. He Who Must Not Be Named has been punched, kicked, slapped, had his hair pulled and a drink thrown in his face. There is justice in this world.
14. British Bachelor Matt Grant had 20 thousand dollars worth of work done on his teeth and claims he is a rock star in England.
15. Mike Fleiss averages that there are about three hook-ups per season. Except for Bob Guiney who tapped five women. Then he channeled Old School and shouted, “You’re my boy Bob!” Suspicions confirmed.
16. Melissa admits that she was not attracted to Jason. Instead she fell under the spell of the show. She knew Jason would break up with her on the private set, but didn’t know he was going back to Molly. She can’t watch the show, the proposal or the dumping because she’s too busy watching her hotter than crap husband or working the red carpet for Entertainment Tonight.
17. Hotter than Crap Brad Womack went into hiding because Ellen told her viewers he was the biggest jerk in America. He’s been self analyzing for two years and is ready to face DDAHnna. Ironically, she understand totally why he chose neither her nor Jenni and admits that she should have sent her snow boarder packing. DDAHnna does a few back spins that she learned from Stephen and peaces out of there.
18. Mary Mary dropped her entire life to be with her Centrum Silver man and even started fishing when she wasn’t launching his boat and staying in motels so he could be a professional bass man. The age-less wonder ended up in jail two birthdays in a row because of the moves she learned in kick boxing class. In a moment of irony, ABC tells us that the reality show couple couldn’t handle reality.
19. Sweet Meredith has a cookbook for couples and is marrying a dude named Phil Micker Fitz Major. At least that’s what it sounded like. And Prince Lorenzo is hocking dog items on QVC. You go Prince.
20. Ali, the California Dreamer, (ugh) is gearing up for her chance at love in May. Apparently all her clothes are free and there will be a picnic at the Hollywood sign.
Now it’s your turn. Did I leave anything out? What were your favorite moments?
