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What on earth are they playing at? Anyone who's watched the show can tell that letter is from Nick, so they've totally spoiled the ending there. Unless the ending is that she dumped both.
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Good spot, Duck! I figured they were on their way to New Jersey in that pic Jamie posted on July 4th. Well that settles it then. :) They look very happy.
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I think Cortney lived in a one bedroom apartment with a friend and they only had a curtain between their beds. So I think she'd move in with Jason either way.
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Well I for one find the story even less believable considering those details. He could have been referring to a sports tournament final for all that person knew. Why associate it with this show, if they haven't watched it for years? And since RS clearly knows someone related to the show to get all his spoilers to begin with, I don't see why someone on the show couldn't know someone who knows him. I definitely think he could be duped, and I for one find it much likelier than the story he's trying to sell. Whether the producers would bother doing that though is another thing altogether.
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Am I the only one still holding out hope that the plane video is a hoax? Of course it is unlikely that the show would want to spoil their final two themselves, but then again, the only people seeing that video are the people who go looking for spoilers. They would be spoiled regardless, whereas people who avoid spoilers are none the wiser. So essentially, the producers have nothing to lose and quite a bit to gain. What Nick said about Josh wasn't very nice, but does it really matter, if the whole video is revealed as fake? If someone brings it up then they can just say he was playing it up for the camera. I just think it's weird that he would have that conversation in public when I'm sure they've all been told over and over again that they can't reveal the results. Nick does have some rebel in him though, so maybe he would.
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I hope they're together, but even if they are, it's still early days in the relationship. That is why I wish they'd followed these marriages a bit longer. You barely get to know someone in a month, let alone fall in love. I'm afraid if Jamie has fallen for Doug, then we won't see it happen on the show.
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In this interview http://www.emme-magazine.com/2014/07/24/jamieotis/ Jamie says she was contacted by the producers to be on the show. I doubt anyone here is shocked to hear that, but at least it's confirmed. I have to give Jamie some props for her confidence, because most people would wish to hide in a hole somewhere after doing some of the things she's done on TV, yet she keeps on truckin' and setting herself up for ridicule. I for one think she's just being herself, even though having some kind of a filter wouldn't hurt.
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I also don't consider it very ethical to get married and not have sex with your spouse on your wedding day.
Why is that, if I may ask? As far as sex goes, I think it's always unethical if one or more of the people involved don't want to be having it. Regardless of timing or marital status.
And if Doug had made skeevy comments about couch sex, I'm pretty sure Jamie would've fled the room and divorced him right there and then. I know I would have, if I was stuck with a strange man feeling that uncomfortable.
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Maybe she meant she was from Toronto, Iowa - population 123.
I think she introduced herself as a Canadian, so I'm guessing she meant the big Toronto. Perhaps she just said she flew from there.
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I really hope they didn't pair up Vaughn and Monet just because they needed an African-American couple and didn't have many options. But I'm also beginning to think they did, because they just don't seem compatible at all. As awkward as Jamie and Doug's relationship has been so far, they've at least been real about it the entire time and know where each other stands. The awkwardness between Vaugh and Monet is like the opposite. They might be physically attracted to each other, but they just don't get one another and I doubt they ever will.
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I was born and raised in the Midwest too (my family didn't live on a farm but my grandma did outside a town of about 400 people) so I think I would enjoy a season of The Bachelor that got away from the usual helicopter and rappelling down the side of a building dates, but I'm getting that vibe from Chris too. I believe someone upthread said he was getting a bit full of himself already and, while I can't really point to any certain action or anything he's said, I'm getting that vibe too.
I also got a strange vibe from Chris in this episode. He's been very polite with Andi the entire time, but on the other hand he was one of the most vocal when it came to attacking Nick, and then again in this episode, he started attacking JJ, even though the issue had nothing to do with him. Now I definitely agree with the things he said about JJ, but the fact that he felt the need to get involved like that doesn't really go with the sweet old country boy act. I just get the feeling that if JJ was the guy getting bullied in high school then Chris was one of the guys doing the bullying. Like he just can't ignore someone he doesn't like, he has to let them and everyone else know. It's just a hunch, but I'm starting to think the overly polite behaviour towards Andi and the love letters and planes are very calculated on his part. He's wanted to be the Bachelor since the very beginning.
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I thought it was funny how first Jamie was like "please don't touch me!" and towards the end she kept leaning close to him and was practically begging to be touched. I also think she's the lucky one in that pairing. From what I've seen of her before and on this show as well, she doesn't come across as the easiest person to like. She's kind of socially awkward and always needs to be in control. Doug is so easygoing and willing to let her be herself, even though most people in his position would be offended. I think he's just what she needs and I hope she'll realize that too and relinquish some of that control. I also thought he looked hot with stubble and a bit of a tan.
Cortney and Jason can definitely make it if they just have enough time for each other. They both seem like such nice and caring people and I like that they took it a bit slower despite the instant attraction. I wish all these couples had more time to get to know each other (and fall for each other) before being thrown back into everyday life.
I don't have high hopes for Monet and Vaughn. They just don't seem comfortable at all with each other. I guess Monet is so used to being on her own that it'll take her a while to be emotionally intimate and it doesn't seem like Vaughn is very patient. Maybe he's just not attracted to her enough and was hoping the mental connection would make up for it and now he's frustrated because it's not happening.
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Unless, and boy do I hope (and if there's a novena for this I'd pray it) that it's a "Dear John" letter from Andi's "winner" stating that he's dumping her.
That would be priceless!
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Guys, I'm just going to put this out there... you're all weirding me out. Anyway, that's not what happened here. When people try out for the Bachelor or the Bachelorette the assumption is that they know who the Bachelor/Bachelorette is and the producers are choosing people for that person. What we're talking about with this group of 50 is 50 random people who are not around the same age and who do not have a similar cultural background and hoping to find some kind of match you can justify in that. At least the Bachelor/Bachelorette starts with a group of contestants who are presumably physically attracted to the Bachelor/Bachelorette. This started with (narrowed down) 50 people who were willing to be on a reality show. What I'm saying is that each person didn't have 25 possible matches. Remember, everyone was drawn from the same pool and presumably people who would match well with Jamie wouldn't match as well with Monet.
Actually, the application process for the Bachelor/Bachelorette is ongoing and I don't think the contestants usually know whose season they're applying to be on until quite late in the process and sometimes not until they're stepping out of the limo, since the Bachelorette is filmed straight after the Bachelor season. Basically these people want to be on TV and/or find love on TV. And considering what a wide range of personalities and looks there is each season, I don't think they're doing any complicated matching process while picking the cast. Basically all it takes is good looks and a willingness to get married.
Now I didn't watch the casting special of this show, so I don't know how varied that pool of 50 people was, but at least the people who made it to the show are all around the same age. I think Cortney is 26 and Monet is 33, but that's the biggest gap. They also live around the same area. And not only did those 50 people apply to be on the show they were the ones willing to get legally married to a stranger on TV, so they already have that in common. And they were deemed sane enough to be potentially matched. So I don't think it's impossible to find a good enough match in that group for at least a few people. IMO the most important thing in making a relationship work is the effort you're willing to put into it, and if we were to believe these people are genuinely looking for a happy marriage, then they're clearly willing to put in the effort. Obviously attraction is needed as well, but I think they deemed all the ugly applicants unmatchable anyway, since this is a TV show.
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Yeah, I kind of feel bad for Andrew too, even if I do find him smarmy. Because even if he did comment on her picking the "black guys", I don't think it was meant to offend anyone. He didn't say it to Marquel or Ron, let alone confrontationally, so being held responsible for their hurt feelings is a bit much. If he hadn't shown any other signs of racism during the whole time they lived together, then why crucify him on national TV based on hearsay? If Marquel felt the need to ask him about it while they were still on the show, then that's OK, but they definitely should've left it at that. It just seems like a minor thing to get hung up on compared to how being remembered as the racist guy from the Bachelorette can affect Andrew's life.
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I don't think 25 is that small a number. It's what the Bachelors and Bachelorettes are presented with and some have indeed succeeded in finding their spouse. Obviously more have failed in the end, but there are several reasons for that. On the other hand, many people don't date more than a few people in their entire lives, so if romantic matches are so rare and hard to find, then how is it that they've come by one so easily without any help from experts? If you give up the notion of "The One" then I don't see why you couldn't make it work with 1 out of 25 mentally sound people around your age and of similar cultural background. Or at the very least make a decent go at it.
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This show was pretty terrible, but being a junkie I'll take what I can get. The ultrasound was just WRONG. And then having Chris's face up there? Talk about a tired joke. I really wouldn't be surprised if they had cameras in the hospital while Ashley's giving birth. To all of her future children. Just move on, people. Move. On.
Bachelor in Paradise looks worse than Bachelor Pad, but I'm sure I'll watch anyway. Why do they keep bringing Chris B back though? He's not even good-looking and he's creepy as hell. I didn't like him the moment I saw him on Emily's season and he keeps turning up. Find some other source of drama, producers, please! Can't wait to see what crazy AshLee gets up to though. It's pretty sad she's still single and desperate. Seems whatever happened on the show has drawn Dylan out of his shell though. He seemed like a different person in this ep.
The whole Andrew thing was so boring. There was no reason to bring it up again when there's no solid proof of what he said or didn't say. Just more accusations and denial. JJ is so unlikeable to me though and I'm glad farmer Chris called him out on his BS behaviour. He looked absolutely terrified of being put on the spot, which means he's either a total coward and hates taking responsibility for his own actions OR he knows he was being dishonest about the whole thing in one way or another. Either option sucks. If you stir up shit then at least own up to it! He just looks like he wants to hide when the shit hits the fan. Andrew mixing up the names of two guys he was living with for weeks sure didn't help his plea of innocence, but I also don't see why Marquel thought he should be apologetic about something he claimed he didn't do. Yeah, if he was a proper friend then he could show some empathy, but the guy didn't even remember his name! So obviously he's gonna be mostly concerned about his own life and how being labeled racist is affecting it. I think it's understandable, though a bit shady to bring up, if he did indeed say what JJ claimed he did. I do still like Marquel though and it was cute how he brought cookies for the audience.
Chris getting a speed date was all kinds of awkward. I think he wanted to tell her to apply for the next season of the Bachelor. Why put all your eggs in one basket when you can have 25?
It's kind of sad that I was enjoying the show more before Andi came on. She just seemed so shrill and cold in her responses to the guys. I was wondering if they're wondering why they ever liked her so much. I definitely wish we'd heard what Josh lied about, because I have a feeling the number of women he's slept with is one of them. He's been so vague about his dating history and was so concerned about the lie detector test. Not that it's any of our business really. And if Andi picked him, then he probably would've thrown a fit if she'd gone back on her word about trusting him.
The letter must be from the one she dumped. I really hope it does cause some drama for ATFR, since it'll be another yawnfest otherwise.
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Yes, I'm sure it's in their contract that they can't spoil the ending, but hinting must be encouraged to keep the viewers intrigued and invested. They are all posting things on Twitter that could be taken as meaning they're still together, but I think Jamie and Doug have gone the furthest. Obviously it could all just be for show, or they're just besties instead of lovers, but I'm hoping for the best.
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Well here's Jamie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamienotis
I don't think you need an account to read it, but before the show even started she was saying how the skeptics will be surprised, and when someone asked her if they're still married she said she can't answer that, but she's very happy (followed by a heart). This in addition to retweeting all messages wishing they made it and commenting on them with hearts etc. There was also a pic of her in a car going to some 4th of July party and she still had the ring in her finger. Last weekend she posted a pic of her feet and a man's feet on a beach in New Jersey. Somehow I doubt she would act like this, if the marriage had ended in tears. It was quite obvious during Bachelor Pad that she's not very good at keeping her feelings and excitement to herself, so I believe it's genuine.
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I don't know if anyone else has had a look at Jamie's Twitter, but she certainly isn't trying to hide the outcome. Unless it's a sneaky ploy to keep us watching. I doubt it though, knowing her personality.
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But then again, it would make sense to be most concerned about the feelings and intentions of the person you're most interested in.
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There were a couple of videos of Doug doing stand-up on his Youtube channel, so I suppose he fancies himself a bit of a comedian. I'm actually happy he wouldn't get rid of the moles just to please people. It's not like they're contagious. And it would be sad if it had taken him this long to realise they're putting off women, because if that were the case, then he could've avoided being stuck with Jamie.
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I am beginning to think I'm totally out of the norm though because everyone talks about how handsome Josh is and I don't see it at all.
I don't either. Whoever said he looks like Gaston is spot on. He looks like a cartoon, and Sharleen screencapping his cartoon faces doesn't really help matters. (But is oh so funny.) He's way too pumped for my liking as well. I guess Andi likes it though, since she even kept Cody around for no apparent reason.
I also found it cringeworthy when Andi kept referring to the Dominican Republic as "The Dominican". The only explanation I can think of is that she was confusing the place with Dominica and thus thought there's no need to mention the Republic part. Maybe she should brush up on her geography skills.
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I think Jamie might warm up to Doug eventually. The thing is that, this wasn't just any other meeting between two people. It was meeting someone you're expected to be romantically involved for the rest of your life, and I'm sure she'd already envisioned something in her head, a handsome stranger made for TV sweeping her off her feet. Then she was presented with something very different in a situation that was bound to be awkward at best. That could play a big part in her initial reaction to him. If she had met him in some other situation without any romantic undertones and gotten to know him a bit, then she might not have even thought about him being unattractive.
I also met my boyfriend online and we spent months talking everyday before actually meeting in person. I knew him really well and I'd seen him on webcam and in pics, and I was definitely attracted to him. Yet no one looks exactly the same in person, and once we did meet, my first thought was along the lines of "who is this strange man and why is he hugging me and holding my hand". It was just awkward. My mind kept telling me I know him, but my body refused to get the message. I can't even imagine what it's like when you know absolutely nothing about the person, who looks nothing like you imagined and you're then expected to let them invade your personal space, infront of an audience no less. Luckily I got over my initial confusion soon enough and did fall in love with my boyfriend. Jamie obviously has a much longer way to go, which is why I wish they'd let them get to know each other for longer than a month. That's a ridiculously short time to get to know someone enough to decide to stay married to them (how absurd is that sentence BTW?). I have a feeling they did it like that so they'd have a bigger chance at a "happy" ending. I mean at that point the couples are still getting to know each other and might not be ready to give up, even if it's not smooth sailing.
After seeing the preview at the end, I think Doug and Jamie might actually have the best shot at making it work. He seems like a nice warm person and even though Jamie is a famewhore, I think she can recognise it and appreciate it, especially considering how she's been treated in the past by the guys she's into. I can't help but root for them!
Cortney and Jason are clearly compatible in a dating sense and almost seemed like a real couple during their wedding. However, that doesn't mean they'll be mentally compatible in the long run. They are quite young still and have a lot going on in their lives. I'm not gonna judge Jason for taking part in the show despite his mother's condition, since she may have taken a turn for the worse only recently and I don't think he should have to put his life on hold just because his mom is dying. Of course it's not an easy situation for his new bride and the producers are probably loving it, sick as they are, but I think his mom would also like to see him find happiness while she's still alive. Whether this is the best way to go about it is of course debatable.
I thought there was something off about Vaughn in the first episode already and this episode and the previews didn't help. He just seems a bit stuck up and rigid and I feel sorry for Monet, since she seems so normal and down-to-earth. I think she panicked for a reason. I don't have much hopes for them, especially since she said in the previews that she doesn't like him as a person. That is a dealbreaker right there. There is nothing more important in a marriage than liking the person you're married to. This is why I think Doug still has a chance.
Season 10 (Andi) Spoilers
in The Bachelorette
I could believe that if it didn't sound 100% like something Nick would write. Unless they made Nick write a fake letter in addition to filming a fake plane video.