The Golden Bachelor - General Discussion

[adhoc]

Leslie's repetitiveness makes me think she'll be a golden bachelorette, if they have one. I mean, why else are they giving her so much time to rehash how betrayed she felt?

Also:  In the midst of consoling Leslie in her suite that night, he said if he had known he'd be hurting her, he wouldn't have "started this journey".  Is it just me, or did that sound a bit--inauthentic?

Edited December 1, 2023 by adhoc

[Armchair Critic]

I always cherish fooling around with you in the hot tub and fantasy suite...

[DEL901]

Is it just me or is Gerry making things worse?

[Quickbeam]

The ladies all holding hands. ❤️

[funnygirl]

No offense, but I don't want Leslie to be the Golden Bachelorette (even though she's probably the odds-on favorite). 

I don't want the Golden Bachelorette to be insecure and all "I want someone to love meeeeeeee", we get enough of that with the younger crowd. I want a confident woman who is very self-aware of what this "journey" is and who is open to finding love and have fun but it not being the be-all to end-all. 

Much respect to Theresa who was just like: if it's not me, I'll be happy for you. 

Would she have been sad? Sure, because her feelings were involved. But she wouldn't have been a petty mess, and I give her props for that. For goodness sakes, they've only known Gerry for a month! 

I'm just saying, there's a reason why Leslie has been divorced twice. She clearly married the wrong men for her, and it was likely out of a desperation to be loved. She's a catch, but she needs to get herself right emotionally. 

I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for Susan, Ellen, Sandra or Nancy to be GB. 

[JenE4]

Why’s she going on about his crinkly nose and all this shmoopy stuff?!? She must already know she’s the Bachelorette and is taking the high road here per coaching. Now she’s saying he has integrity?!? You just called him a liar over and over!

[Armchair Critic]

What do you think the shocking ending is? Will they get married right on the spot?

[Jaundiced Eye]

Just now, Armchair Critic said:

What do you think the shocking ending is? Will they get married right on the spot?

Maybe Theresa will produce a pre-nup, and Gerry will balk and refuse to propose. Just kidding (I think).

[Armchair Critic]

I hope they have multiple Bachelorettes. If they choose Leslie, for me a little of her goes a long way and I don't think I could watch a whole season of just her.

[MissPriss]

I find Leslie extremely “teenaged” in her drama. No, I don’t want to watch her as Golden Bachelorette. People “our age” are too mature for her sh!t. 

[JeanJean]

1 minute ago, Armchair Critic said:

What do you think the shocking ending is? Will they get married right on the spot?

The market will crash, Theresa will lose everything, and Gerry will go back to Leslie.

[LennieBriscoe]

Why bring out Gerry to talk again to Leslie?  Oh, right---ratings.

"Shocking ending"? Either Treesa turns Gerry down, or Gerry returns to Leslie. 

Nothing else would shock me. Well, if Gerry chose neither, then yes, that would be a finger in a light socket moment. 

Edited December 1, 2023 by LennieBriscoe

[libgirl2]

Interesting Leslie calmed down and sounded much better. 

[JenE4]

2 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

What do you think the shocking ending is? Will they get married right on the spot?

I mean Leslie did keep talking about “writing her vows.” It did seem like she thought they literally get married on the show. Gerry did say “till death do us part” so maybe he did convince her (and presumably Theresa) that they should get married on the spot instead of just stopping with a proposal and a rose.

[dizzyd]

They can spend $60K on a dress plus more on accessories but can’t spend enough on their hair?

[Jaundiced Eye]

Spare me. Gerry is praying to his dead wife for guidance. 😂 

[Armchair Critic]

Just now, dizzyd said:

They can spend $60K on a dress plus more on accessories but can’t spend enough on their hair?

Theresa is cute and petite, but her hairstyle needs help. I thought maybe it was the humidity but that just seems to be how she likes her hair.

[kristen111]

Could they milk this show anymore?  Ridiculous.  What man could talk this long?  Nobody I know.  Gerry should be an Actor.

[Jaundiced Eye]

Damn. That is some slit for a 70 year old.

[Armchair Critic]

Gerry should take a drink every time she says "Billy"

[LennieBriscoe]

And he still hasn't shaved off his Old Man scruff!

Billy and Toni are like 😝 🙄 right about here.

 

 

Edited December 1, 2023 by LennieBriscoe

[DEL901]

His family seems to genuinely like her.  

[Armchair Critic]

After all this B.S. he better stay with her. I am leery because he loves attention and the spotlight but I hope it works out for them.

[dizzyd]

So what part of this was an ending we would not expect?

[JenE4]

Gerry and his stupid “person I can’t live without.” Curse Trista for teaching him that one. Theresa was just like, “Oh. ok.”

[Armchair Critic]

Just now, dizzyd said:

So what part of this was an ending we would not expect?

I think they are going to do a spin off but it will be different than The Bachelorette. I used to like the old show when they lived together in a house, it was before Bachelor in Paradise.

[kristen111]

Kathy in the audience, gabbing as usual.  Some of them with the lighting is not doing them any favors.  Joan’s upper face is frozen solid.

[DEL901]

Just now, dizzyd said:

So what part of this was an ending we would not expect?

Him dumping Leslie before the rose ceremony?

Or whatever this announcement Jesse is teasing that will “change Bachelor nation forever”!

Golden Bachelor in Paradise, perhaps?

[buttersister]

1 minute ago, DEL901 said:

His family seems to genuinely like her.  

But Leslie said she LOVED them. 🤢

[LennieBriscoe]

Oh, feh! The cynic in me just went bye-bye.

Damn you, Gerry (Indiana!)! 

😅  🥰  ❣

[Armchair Critic]

Theresa must have had her hair professionally done, it looks better

[JenE4]

She’s wearing white! They might get married now!

[LennieBriscoe]

10 minutes ago, kristen111 said:

Could they milk this show anymore?  Ridiculous.  What man could talk this long?  Nobody I know.  Gerry should be an Actor.

Should be? Heh. 

[Quickbeam]

Theresa looks the best she has looked. 

[Armchair Critic]

They need to shut up while they are ahead ;)

[adhoc]

Seems Theresa got the message about the bright red lipstick. Her lip color tonight is great, IMHO. Also, best her hair has looked, too.

Edited December 1, 2023 by adhoc

[LennieBriscoe]

There you go: Similar histories**. He knew almost immediately, and all Treesa needed to do henceforth was not be weird. 

That "calming hand" in the convertible loomed Gargantuan. 

**"[Treesa] knew how to nurture a relationship" = Some masterful Leslie shade! 

Edited December 1, 2023 by LennieBriscoe

[seasons]

After reading the Hollywood reporter article, I just don’t understand how he can defend his words about not having any relationship, or practically any contact with a woman since his wife died. Especially since it’s so easy to prove if he was involved with someone, and it seems like it’s sort of has been proved or am  I missing something?

[Armchair Critic]

Gerry is going to step in it again by acting like he has been alone all this time, conveniently he just said "my life has changed"

Let's get to the "shocking" part...

[dizzyd]

Aren’t we in for a load of tennis cliches.

[DEL901]

I’d forgotten just how handsome Joey is. 

[Kiss my mutt]

I’m a little behind but what a dumbass going back to talk to Teresa because that always goes well. 

I’m really curious who the other cast members wanted him to pick-if they had a favorite. 

Aww, Susan, bring it in for a hug, girl!

[seasons]

Treesa always sounds like she needs a drink of water or something. We older folks often have that problem due to certain medications. 😉

[Quickbeam]

2 minutes ago, DEL901 said:

I’d forgotten just how handsome Joey is. 

Dreamboat! 

[Armchair Critic]

I thought this ended at 10?

[kristen111]

Damn .. I did cry.  

[DEL901]

Just now, Armchair Critic said:

I thought this ended at 10?

My pvr says 10:06.  

[Quickbeam]

She’s pregnant? Polyamory? Come on, show. 

[LennieBriscoe]

3 minutes ago, Quickbeam said:

She’s pregnant? Polyamory? Come on, show. 

A 70-year-old woman just did give birth, so there's  that! https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67577038    🤪 👶

Edited December 1, 2023 by LennieBriscoe

[SassyCat]

I was just going to say the big secret surprise is that Theresa is pregnant! But Quickbeam beat me to it.

Italy, not so bad of a surprise. For them.