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“The Bachelor” A Blissful Finale

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Not the ending so many “Bachelor” fans would choose (or have predicted) but none the less, Jake chooses Vienna and thousands of jaws across America drop in amazement. Completely out of left field (that’s the saying, right? I don’t play baseball) Tenley was the All-American gal. Sweet, dancing, honest, had her heart broken by ex-husband…actually compared to a Disney princess in one episode. She’s pretty and her attitude and spirit caught the eye of Jake’s family when he brought her home to them.

Vienna’s trip to meet the Pavelkas was not a surprise and Jake’s “warning” of her didn’t help the first impression with the family. They judged her (mom and sisters-in-law) and then came back to say how they were wrong and shouldn’t have. That takes a lot to admit on national t.v.

Anyway, I was in shock at his final choice to propose to Vienna and think it’s going to be one of the matches that doesn’t stick forever. Trista and Ryan? They’re running around with kids (at least one that I know of) Even Jason and Molly (from just last season!) were married this past week. *I thought the rainbow at the wedding was: A) not a special video affect added later B) perfect for the ceremony while Jason Castro appropriately serenaded the couple with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”

In the end, Vienna is still Vienna but she won the boy’s heart. Jake is still hot and I look forward to seeing him on this season’s “Dancing With the Stars”. (premieres Mon,  March 22) Jeff the host has a really cool gig and I wonder if he gets all the anxious lovers mixed up from season to season. Surely he does. And me? Well, I think I may just try out for an upcoming season. Because if I fall in love–well, then, I fall in love! And if I get kicked off (or don’t find love) according to trends, it will open so many doors for career opps. Just saying. Either way, it could be a blissful finale for me, too!

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It’s a Wrap…Almost

Monday, March 1st, 2010

A delayed review of last week’s episode of  “The Bachelor” (apologies)  Something came up that… are you ready for this…caused me to SKIP it! It’s true. I confess. BUT it was a very deserving reason AND I knew I could watch the episode online (I love you ABC for that!) Anyway…a brief note on last week’s show…because this week’s starts in 3 hours!

“The Women Tell All” and it was juicy. I always enjoy seeing the girls (or guys on “The Bachelorette” ) come back and how they’ve changed since shooting the show. It’s not as drastic or noticeable as the changes from, say, “Survivor” but you can catch some different hair, weight, even body language. I give kudos to Jake’s responses when the girls called him out. He was composed and wasn’t hurtful when he could have just made them feel more like a Loser than they already feel.

What fun when Rozlyn was in the hot seat! She’s the one who was caught hooking up with a producer mid-season, leading to his termination and her leaving the show. The girls pounced on her! 21-on-1. She got feisty with Jeff…ahhhhh I love it! My appearance on 103.7 The Buzz last week (every Thursday at noon…tune in!) didn’t go without a little “Bachelor” talk.  Justin was surprised I don’t get offended by the show. He said it’s discriminating. Trash tv. Without taking too much time (on air) I let him know this is my guilty pleasure; but I don’t act the way these people do in my own dating life, so that justifies it in my mind.

Alas, its a wrap…almost. Tonight is the SEASON FINALE and I couldn’t be more excited. We’re down to Vienna (shocker!) and Tenley.  I hope hope hope he chooses Tenley. But there is an unexpected and unusual attraction he has to Vienna. The 2-hour finale begins at 7:00 on my clock and you better believe I’ll be glued to my set. For two hours I’ll enjoy my guilty pleasure, with the occasional glance at Twitter and a few gasps and commentating to nobody but myself…then we’ll hear from the young lovebirds in the special “After The Final Rose” Ahhhhhhh, yes…I already can’t wait til the next season. By the way, anybody know when it starts?

Oh you want to know why I missed my show last week? OK. I’ve got a small part in a movie being produced/filmed in Central Arkansas. And…I had to answer my call time like any actress does.  A few weeks into the shooting and the team is rockin’ and rollin’. Not yet, but soon I can share more details and say “It’s a wrap!” …almost.

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The Bachelor Ep. 6

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Oh baby. Oh, Bachelor! We are looking at only 3 more episodes before this season is over! Finished. Off the air, leaving me and so many thousands of other addicts, err, fans waiting and marking on our calendars with big red X’s the days left til the next season premieres.

This is the week of dates when Jeff (the host) offers the couple a key to share the Fantasy Suite with a note reading “should you choose to forgo your individual suites” (same line every season) And 90% of the time the guy lets the girl choose. And then we see them go into the room, closing the door in our face and leaving the night to our imagination Awww, ain’t that so downright gentlemanly of ya?

Setting the scene: we’re in St. Lucia. I wish they’d find some good spots for these kids to shoot their television shows. Poor things.

Gia and Jake’s date was oh so dreamy. They have dinner on the beach and (in the Fantasy Suite) end the night…well the portion of the night WE see…with a bubble bath. *The lady does wear her swimsuit. On that note, I loved the straps with the big gold beads! Where my girls at?

Tenley gets a helicopter ride and picnic in the jungle…and the Fantasy Suite.

Vienna gets a pirate ship (the one from “Pirates of the Caribbean”!) and a picnic on the beach with them rolling around in the waves and sand. She tells him she loves him and he pushes her off the plank. (Well, not in that order but those both did happen!) They end in the Fantasy Suite also, Vienna wearing a little white silky “honeymoon-esque” number and the door slams in our face.

Ali calls! Made the wrong decision?! Yeah, you did, Ali. And in this vital time of the show it was just terrible timing with testosterone …he’s already moved on completely. Door slammed in her face. I’m sure she learned her lesson.

The door slammed in Gia’s face, too, at the rose ceremony. I am surprised Vienna has made it to the FINAL two. Shocked. She seems immature. But I’m not the bachelor.

Next week is the “Women Tell All” episode where all the former cast-offs come back to complain and call him out. I can’t wait.

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The Bachelor Ep. 5

Friday, February 12th, 2010

What a doozy!

The episode faithful viewers always find helpful to see more into each relationship= the home town dates. The final 4 take the Bachelor to their hometowns, each to meet her family, tour and get a day to see what it’s like where she comes from.

Gia’s mom was too intuitive. Yeah right, do you feel he loves Gia because she’s your daughter and you have a mother’s love for her and don’t live in the mansion and can’t see his relationship with the other girls? Probably so.

I approved of Jake’s time with Tenley’s family. So did her dad. He reminded me of how my dad might act when (if) I ever bring home that “special boy”.  I can’t believe we’re already to the point where Jake is asking the fathers for permission to marry them! And no doubt (coming from this old-fashioned gal) my boy will ask my Daddy for permission. Plus, her dance choreographed personally for Jake was (cheesy) and very sweet. Encore! Encore!

Vienna has been nothing but up front about her relationship with her father since the beginning of the show. Truly a “Daddy’s girl” But come on. I’d be scared if I were a guy dating her. It would take too much to compete with her dad for her attention. Plus, he’s just a wee bit too much into her love life. In an icky way.

Ali had a tough week, poor girl. Like someone else I know. Choosing between staying on the show (and possibly Jake’s love) or her job back home? Truly a tough decision for a young woman. I love to work and I know how “boys” can be. And I confess here and now I’d go home to work. Laugh or scold me if you want.

Her choice results in a no-stress rose ceremony because the remaining 3 raise a toast and a rose to their possible future with Jake.

My predictions: Vienna’s going home. Gia is mature, sexy, exotic which makes it a tough choice for Jake. Tenley is too cute, honest and makes one think “Is there anything negative about you? No!” He’s going to propose to her. But wait, Gia is a jewel. Maybe it’s her. Ahhhh!

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The Bachelor Ep. 5

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

San Fran! Jake takes Ali on her one-on-one in this city. This is where she lives! Irony? Advantage for her? Mmmm. I can see pros and cons. Pro: She can show him around and feels comfy (which is exactly what she did.) Con: She lives there! I’d want to travel to distant places I’ve never been while on this whirlwind experience.

Their rolling and frolicking in the park is just oh soooo cute. (insert my rolling eyes here) but she got defensive when he brought up her feelings towards Vienna. Ooooh I’d be irritated too when my date brings up another girl, then criticizes me for not liking her!

Next up? Two-on-one date as he invites Vienna and Gia for a romantic romp to a castle. Gia, step up and be a big girl! Yes, Vienna is bold and brave and tends to throw herself at the boy, but you must speak up. I think you’re cute. Probably most of America does, too. Act like you know it and know what you want. And KUDOS to Jake for turning Vienna away when she snuck into his bedroom at the castle later that night. His face was priceless: perturbed and tipsy and annoyed she came to visit. Vienna, child, I can only imagine how embarrassing that was for you. But if you’re not smart enough to be embarrassed, that makes it even more entertaining!

Tenley’s one-on-one date was cute. She’s so cute. The identical fortunes hidden inside the personalized fortune cookies couldn’t be a coincidence, could it?

"Kiss me!"

Dear Corrie, Rock on! First of all for saving yourself for marriage. Then, for not being ashamed to tell that special boy you’re trying to give your heart to. Then, for broadcasting it on television (in a subtle way if that’s possible?) Alas, it turned off our Bachelor. But I like to hope that wasn’t the reason you didn’t get a rose. P.S. Stay strong! Sincerely, Lauren

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The Bachelor Ep. 4

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Bad timing…my show aired on the eve of my niece’s birthday. Priorities!

Busy on an impromptu road trip with Valerie to welcome the baby, then work, then snow, then…well better late than never.

Little Sophia, my new niece

You can read more about her below :) I’ve got a “Bachelor” evaluation for you.

The select group board an RV for the group date and goes out for an afternoon on dune buggies near the beach. Refreshing! I know some of the girls are irritated when dates involve getting “dirty” like that. I wouldn’t mind. On Gia’s one-on-one date camping with Jake (thumbs up for playing spin the bottle with the empty wine bottle!) she admitted never being able to see stars like that living in New York. Wow. I thank God I have wonderful memories of those clear nights I had growing up, gazing up into the clear night heavens! Then the other girls start howling from their nearby campsite and we lose the mood.

Later, he tells Tenley it’s the first time he’s laid his head in a girl’s lap (in his own words) A sign of his feelings for her.

It goes downhill from there! (insert evil smile on my face here) His one-on-two date is terrible for both Kathryn and Ella! He gives Ella most of his attention, Kathryn gets way too drunk and only makes herself look more stupid when she confronts him and he picks neither one to stay around any longer! Me likes. Clean house. If you know you don’t like the chair, no need to keep it around! I love that he keeps this momentum going into the rose ceremony refusing to give out the last two roses because he knows he doesn’t love those remaining girls anyway.

A fun feature on the ABC/Bachelor website is a pic caption feature. They post pics from the episodes such as this one:

and fans can make up their own caption. If I weren’t hosting the show, I’d like to snap those.

Final words: Vienna is immature. I don’t like her… but not for the same reasons the other girls in the house don’t. Ali is bold, a bit snooty and I’m not surprised she’s in advertising sales. I predict some hot tub scenes soon. Because this is “The Bachelor” and we haven’t seen much of that yet. Who else saw the huge pitcher of red wine on the sand dunes picnic?! Wow. That’s another thing you can always count on “The Bachelor” to have. Drinks. And drama. I’m thirsty for more this week.

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The Bachelor Ep. 3

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Yeah, yeah, so it’s a few days late. Sorry. I got caught up trying to think of what talent act I would perform should I find myself in the same situation the girls found themselves this week. Yes. The group date takes them to a comedy club with Jake to show their talent on the stage. One gal has major stage fright and puts off and procrastinates and finally is the last one to take the stage. No wonder. She was terrible, but at least she did it. Corrie’s act is nothing but making fun of Vienna, which sends a red flag to Jake, because all the other girls agreed with the discrimination. Just made him think about if Vienna is truly who she says she is when he’s not around. And the drama builds.

Michelle is the serious girl who caught my eye the first night. Alas, I think they twisted the story on her (YES she was too serious too soon talking about having babies and crying in front of Jake) but I think the way the girls ganged up on her and put words in her mouth was wrong. The shots us viewers were able to see also seemed a bit…selective. However, I know that the magic is made during editing (when it comes to video/television production) Always keep that in mind!

Vienna’s one on one date is a surprise to me (the fact that he even chose her) but the date is exciting…taking them over the edge. Literally, they bungee jump off a bridge, have their first kiss while hanging upside down and she walks away with a rose. The girls can’t stand her. I just can’t stand her eyes.

Next one on one is with Ella but he invites her 7 year old son to join them. Sea World. Picnic. Sweet. Blahhh. I don’t like the kid tagging along for this first time they have together by themselves.

Elizabeth’s mixed signals (see post below) were a bit too confusing and in the end sent her packing. She’s the one who made a big deal about Jake NOT kissing her til he realllly wants to. I’m filing that away for my own future reference!

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The Bachelor Ep. 2

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

I can’t keep it til the end. Somebody got busted! …for acting innappropriately with someone on the production crew. Seriously? “Hello. My name is ____. I am on a reality show to win a man’s heart. I am ready to fall in love and get married. Oooh, but in the meantime who’s that cutie over there?” Are you kidding me?!

Week two of this season’s “The Bachelor” started off with the group date.  I commend how the producers continue to mix it up, finding fun and entertaining dates for them. We’ve gone to museums, snow skiing and the making of a western movie. Last night’s date gave 6 girls VIP access to Six Flags(the park was open just for them!) Elizabeth from Nebraska (must clarify since there are 2 Elizabeths) reads a mushy-gushy old-fashioned letter asking Jake not to kiss her until he’s ready. I’m old-fashioned anyone who knows me can attest, but this letter was in a “really I’m just tempting you by bringing your attention to it: I really do want to kiss you” type tone. Anyway, it worked, as she walked away with the rose, leaving the other girls to envy. *This gale reminds me of my friend Heather. I usually tend to find at least 3 connections from the competitors to my personal group of acquaintances.

Imagine how exciting the staff meeting was when trying to handle this hot situation: Rozlyn is caught hooking up with a staff member, calling for her to be kicked off the show. Host Chris had a tough task to confront her. I’m glad they shared the moment with the viewers instead of just telling us what happened! I could see it in her eyes–she knew she was guilty. She didn’t really deny it, but said she didn’t think it “was wrong.” Hmmm. It’s been labeled “The biggest scandal in ‘Bachelor’ history…

The claws are starting to come out (yes, just two weeks into it) and Michelle even starts to pack her bags blaming the lack of attention she’s got. Good thing she stuck around because she ended up getting a rose at the rose ceremony. I like her. My mom thinks she was “too serious” in last week’s premiere.

Group date #2 lets the gals shine: a photo shoot for InStyle mag! How cool and yes–stressful. Christina says she is sweating like a 5YO at recess. Gross and funny. But they all do fine and I gotta pick up this month’s issue of InStyle to see the results from the shoot!

Final words: Jake is amazed at what Rozlyn did to him. He felt vulnerable and, I imagine a bit embarrassed too. He asked to get back the rose he’d given her (he can’t get back that kiss though!) His one on one date with Ali was cute with it ending in a private concert by Chicago. If their relationship doesn’t work out, I bet she’ll never want to hear those songs they danced to again!

Til next week…

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The Bachelor Ep. 1

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

You didn’t think I wouldn’t blog about this season’s “The Bachelor” now did you? I LOVE THIS SHOW! I’m an addict and I admit it.  I will say upfront I am not going to be as in depth as last season with my entries but will definitely be posting about our pretty boy Jake Pavelka and all the fabulous drama that ensues!

Look at him. 66225049d33100d98497ff6ec1e00252

Jake is a Texas boy, an airplane pilot, who was on last season’s “The Bachelorette”  I was surprised at the low number of hotties they found for him this season. There. I said it. It just seems there weren’t as many gorgeous contenders as there have been in the past. I loved that one girl (don’t remember names yet) literally fell into his arms while walking up to him out of the limo. Awesome first impression. The first episode of each season is nothing more than introductions and a cocktail party for all the girls to meet the man. The one girl with her sexy co-pilot costume was brave but cute. One girl starts a game of flag football which scored points ;) with the Bachelor.

One friend on Facebook mentioned it gets cheesier every season. Perhaps that’s true.  I posted a “just a few more hours!” countdown on my facebook page and got lots of response from people I don’t hear from regularly. Hey! It’s a popular drug, errr, I mean show people can’t say “no” to.

There’s drama they keep advertising (which is part of every season) but I hear it may include one lady hooking up with someone on the crew of the show?! Mom texts me about half an hour into it. She knows not to call. I dared tweet once during the 2-hour premiere because I couldn’t turn away for longer. So, I’m on board for a fun season. Jake’s the pilot and he’s got some crazy, obsessed, interested and interesting passengers.

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