The Truth
What I’m about to show you in these videos, and what I’m about to tell you in written word, is what you will see come Monday night, March 2nd, when the “Bachelor” airs their finale, plus “After the Final Rose” show. If you do not want to know anything ahead of time, I suggest you stop reading now. If not, then enjoy.
If you couldn’t look at the videos, then here is basically what’s in them.
My YouTube username is “RealitySteve24″. They are labeled “Part 1″, “Part 2″, “Part 3″, and they are all about 9 1/2 minutes long. Here are the links to the videos in case you need them:
PART 1
PART 2
PART 3
So here’s what I can tell you what went down in the finale:
Jason chose Melissa in New Zealand. No reshoots, no editing, no nothing. All you sleuthers figured it out from Day 1. Which you were supposed to. That’s why I said ABC knew exactly what they were doing when they released the hand with the freckles and the pinky ring and all that stuff. Do you really think they’d make it that easy for you to know he proposes to Melissa in the finale? Just because it was Melissa in New Zealand, didn’t mean you knew the final one now. There’s your love story that they want you to believe. From day one, they’re gonna make it seem like it was Jason and Melissa. She visits him in Seattle. They’re working on a relationship, she’s the lucky girl. But from the beginning, they’ve been planning a shocking ending. And that shocking ending happens to come at the expense of Melissa.
Right now, Jason and Melissa are not together.
The first “After the Final Rose” was filmed in late January. In the videos, I reference that it was filmed either Fri, Jan 23rd, or Sat, Jan. 24th. I’ve since been corrected. Pretty much the only thing I’ve been wrong about. It was actually done the Sunday before on the 18th. I found out a week later on the 25th, made some calls, sent some emails, and ran with this “exclusive” news on the night of Jan. 27th, as you can clearly see in the blog.
What happens at the “ATFR”? Jason ends his engagement with Melissa, and begins a relationship with Molly. I wasn’t there, I don’t know what was said, or who it was said to, but at the taping, Jason dumped Melissa (which will be shown on national television to us) and begins dating Molly. Was there a proposal to Molly? As far as I know, on that date back in January, there was not a proposal. But currently, as we speak, Jason and Molly are together and have been for a while (which I will get to in a minute).
The reason the 2nd “ATFR” was added? I’m guessing to tell us about Jason and Mollys relationship, probably let us know how great she is with Ty, get a reaction from Melissa, and, this is just a guess, but I think Jason will propose to Molly on the “ATFR 2″, if he hasn’t already. That’s complete speculation on my part. But the reason there’s an “ATFR 2″ is because they need to update people on how Jason and Molly are doing.
ABC will present this whole scenario as Jason just changed his mind after thinking this over long and hard. I’m here to tell you I have every reason to believe he didn’t. This was all set in motion from the very beginning that there would be a storyline of: If you want to be with Molly, then you have to pick Melissa. We will have a breakup on the “ATFR”, where you’ll dump Melissa, and say you want to start dating Molly. That’s what you’ll get the night of the finale.
Here’s where I believe this whole story was fabricated.
This is a struggling franchise, we know that. They’re 0-for-12 in producing marriages. So they know people are already skeptical about watching this show to see a love story and an engagement. Well, what’s one thing they’ve never done in the series history? Have the “Bachelor” break up with the one he’s engaged to during the “ATFR”, AND, end up taking the final two girl back. In this case, Molly. So when I said ABC “Grew a brain and pulled a fast one”, I was referencing the fact they decided to show you Melissa getting the ring in early season previews thinking that they had given away the season. That was purposely done, so when he then breaks up with her, and gets back with Molly, that gives you the “jaw dropper” or “shocker”, since its never happened before. And don’t say you knew that all along, because no one did, other than a selected few. All you need to do is go back over past comments in my blogs to see how off everyone was with their guesses. Because when the Final Rose Ceremony ends, a lot of you would’ve said, “That’s it. We’ve known it was her all along. Where’s the drama?”
I’D SAY THAT’S PRETTY SHOCKING. Picking Melissa in New Zealand, dating her for two months, then taping the “ATFR” in January to break up with her only to get back with Molly. NO ONE had that scenario played out from the beginning. NO ONE. And how could you unless you knew the “ATFR” was taped in January? I did, which is why I ran with the information that I had.
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL. Some of you might ask, “Why would Molly take him back?” Here’s where I can tell you where the season became a soap opera and is the best answer I can give you. From everything I’ve heard, I have been led to believe that this season was NEVER, EVER about Melissa. It’s always been about Molly. Jason and Molly’s connection was stronger than anyone elses in the house, everyone knew it, but they couldn’t just play that the whole season because it wouldn’t have been interesting. So they concocted a storyline of, “Let him pick Melissa, and let us have a break up on the ‘ATFR’, something we’ve never done before, AND have him start his relationship with Molly.” I’d say that’s shocking. Why? Because it’s never happened before, and this whole idea of Jason being “wonderful single dad looking for love” would never be disputed because, well, my God, Jason Mesnick would never agree to such a thing. Ummmmm, he did.
Some point during the season, it was established Jason and Molly were THE couple. I’ve been led to believe it was perfectly obvious to them that it was him and her, and Melissa was a distant 2nd. So what does the show do? Something they’ve never done before. They have the Bachelor dump his final one at the “ATFR”, and start dating the woman he dumped in the finale, which is Molly. But as you’ll see, I’m going to be right about everything else. So I find it incredibly believable, that Jason was approached with this scenario to generate, buzz, ratings, etc and he agreed to it. You ask what I couldn’t wrap my head around? Well, that Jason agreed to this. But hey, he was doing what he was told which would make for a bombshell of an ending to the season. Fleiss saying, “Just when you think it’s over, it’s not.” Well, here’s your proof. You’ll think it’s over when Jason proposes to Melissa in New Zealand, but its not since he dumps her two months later at the “ATFR” so he can start seeing Molly.
I feel horrible for Melissa. I really do. She was completely blindsided in this whole mess. She flys out to LA for an “emergency ATFR taping” (remember, the ATFR’s usually aren’t taped until a week before the finale airs. Why would they have to tape it in late January if the finale wasn’t airing til March 3rd? Because it was all part of the plan), at that taping, she’s thinking her fiancé is going to tell her he’s over Molly 100%, but not only does she not hear that, and this is big, Jason has been SEEING Molly ever since the show stopped taping in November. That’s right. While he’s engaged to Melissa, he’s getting weekends with Molly on the weekends Melissa isn’t visiting Seattle. You can choose to believe that Jason just changed his mind after two months of dating Melissa and believe the ABC story. I’m here to tell you the reason he changed his mind, is because he was seeing Molly behind Melissa’s back.
Read the contracts these contestants sign, and talk to anybody who has ever been involved with the show, once taping ends, these people, especially the “Bachelor” and the final two girls, are under lock and key. Everything they do is monitored. They don’t want what happens at the final rose ceremony getting out. So you’re telling me that Molly was able to visit Jason in Seattle just because “he was having second thoughts”, or, “that he missed her.” Please. Like I said, believe it if you want, but I don’t buy it. Jason was seeing Molly from the time the taping of the show ended, til the time the “ATFR” filmed in January. I think he tells this to Melissa during the taping, and if he does, more proof this was all set up from the get go.
Now on to some questions I’m sure you have.
Did Melissa know this was happening? At first, no, she didn’t. Talk about unlucky. How about showing up for the “ATFR” taping thinking your fiancé is going to tell you that he’s completely over his dumpee, only to have him turn the tables on you, dump you on the spot, tell you he’s been seeing this dumpee on the weekends that he wasn’t with you, and now all the sudden you’re completely blindsided, embarrassed on national television, and now become the dumpee yourself? Melissa did not see this coming. Unfortunately, she was a pawn in this game and I feel awful for her.
What’s Molly’s role in this? I think this is the million dollar question right now and I don’t know the answer to it. I don’t know if he told her at the Final Rose Ceremony everything that was going on. If I had to guess, I’d say no. I think they’d want an honest reaction from her. But honestly, I don’t not know the definitive answer to this question. I’ve been led to believe she wasn’t in on it. Everything points to Jason being approached by the producers with this storyline, and agreeing to go along with it for ratings purposes, since they knew this would be big.
So did Jason intentionally do that to Melissa knowing he was getting rid of her that whole time? Remember, I told you there was something I couldn’t wrap my head around? That was it. I had a hard time believing Jason would go along with this scenario, BUT EVERYTHING I’VE BEEN LED TO BELIEVE, says he has. Do I know for a fact? No. But I think its pretty clear what’s going on here. The guy just didn’t change his mind after dating Melissa for a couple months. This was a scenario put in place from the beginning of the season.
What about this great chemistry between Jason and Melissa? All manufactured. Did they like each other? Sure. You can see their chemistry because that’s what they want you to see. But just because you saw it, doesn’t mean it was there. Yes, they liked each other, but from all accounts, I’ve been led to believe that they people knew it was Molly very early on in the process. This season has never been about Melissa, it’s been about Molly.
Jason said in interviews he was engaged and happy? How do you explain that? Yes, he was. All those interviews were done the first week the show aired. Try and find me a Jason interview that was done AFTER the 1st “ATFR” was shot. So after Jan. 18th. You can’t because he hasn’t done one. And probably won’t do one. Why do you think Fleiss is saying things like, “Just when you think it ends, it doesn’t?” That’s because he already has the 1st “ATFR” in the can. It was shot in late January and Melissa got completely screwed. Although Fleiss will have you believe “this is human emotions, and Jason struggled with his decision and ultimately changed his mind.” Uh huh. Sure he did. How about Host Chris recently saying “It took a lot of guts for Jason to do what he did.” Some of you were confused as to why he said that. You shouldn’t be now. Took a lot of guts to dump Melissa on national television and start dating Molly. A lot of guts.
Ok, onto answering all the clues:
K Moon/Rebecca: It’s not so much the who, but the how. Him being with Molly isn’t that shocking. I mean, she was the final two girl after all. It’s the way it happened. I’ve already explained this clue and I think you know what I mean now.
Montreal: Some of you got it. Montreal is part of the famous WWF “Montreal Screwjob” (wikipedia it), but you had the wrong people playing the wrong roles. You all had the 25 bachelorettes as the actors, with Fleiss telling them what to do. Not the case. Fleiss and Jason were the ones doing the screwing and Melissa was on the receiving end. WHY DO YOU THINK I TOLD YOU TO READ MEGAN AND SHANNONS EXIT INTERVIEW? They admitted the guy was hard to read, acted like he didn’t pay attention, and asked everyone the same thing. That’s because apparently he wasn’t interested in getting to know someone else. The “Montreal Screwjob”, in short, was about a title match back in 1997 where the owner of the WWF and the challenger of the match, conspired together behind closed doors, to screw the champion out of his title. Essentially, in this case, ABC/Fleiss are playing the role of the owner of the company, Jason plays the role of the challenger, and Melissa is the champion. Melissa gets blindsided by everything and gets screwed. If you choose to believe that producers and Jason weren’t in on it together, then this clue meant nothing to you. However, I think its clear now what was going on.
2/3: Two meanings. First off, I told you I thought there might be leaks about what happens. Well, the two things I thought would get leaked were Jason and Melissa were broken up, and that he was with Molly. Wasn’t the full story. But the 3rd was most important was that that’s how it was supposed to happen. So the “2/3″ clue meant, “Hey, even if you know 2 major things (Jason/Melissa breakup, Jason and Molly now together), you still didn’t know everything. There was a 3rd and VERY IMPORTANT factor, that being it was all planned in advance. This wasn’t “human emotion” taking over. If I hear that one more time, I’ll vomit.
The second meaning of “2/3″ was probably the most important part that if you figured out, you might’ve been on to something. In every blog I’ve written since I broke the “exclusive” news, I NEVER SAID THE PHRASE “FINAL ROSE CEREMONY.” Go back and check. I always said “FINALE.” Why? Because the information I had had NOTHING TO DO WITH THE 2 HR FINALE. I just knew it was Molly and Melissa, he chooses Melissa, proposes, puts a ring on her, and they spin around. It had everything to do with the “ATFR” that was taped already in January. 100% confirmed. Was I there? No, but I know it happened. And I know the basics of what happened there: He dumps Melissa and gets with Molly. Don’t know the order they were brought out, who he addressed first, did he cry, whatever. I just knew that it was a complete blindside to Melissa. And if that wasn’t shocking enough, that this was all planned at some point during filming. So the other meaning to “2/3″ was that the “finale” is 3 hours long. You were all focused on the first two hours in regards to what I knew. You thought people left on their own. You thought Stephanie or Jillian was coming back. You thought all this stuff. My exclusive news had nothing to do with the finale itself, it had to do with the last hour of the finale, which was the “ATFR.” 2/3 meant you were concentrating on the first two hours of the finale when I was talking about the third hour.
Bird Flower: Rhymes with 3rd hour. Everything I knew from when I found out was about the 3rd hour of the show. I thought of this one Monday night. Pretty self explanatory.
One last thing to get to here. There was someone on my comment board who claimed they had gotten access to an email conversation between Melissa and Jason, which occurred after the “ATFR 1″ took place. They came to me with this, forwarded me the email, and told me to look into it. I did. It has been confirmed that yes, it was legitimate. It was Jason and Melissas email addresses on there, and Melissa is basically confronting Jason for what he did, and Jason admits he was just doing what he was told to do. I am in possession of this email conversation now. I was going to repost it on the blog, because it basically verifies everything I’ve just told you (even Melissa admits she had an idea Jason was seeing Molly behind her back), but out of respect to the both of them, I will not print them. I already feel horrible enough for what happened to Melissa. The last thing she needs is to wake up this morning and see a private email conversation between her and Jason spread out all over the internet. Trust me, I’d love to get it out there to prove that Jason knew exactly what was going on from the beginning, but I think the videos and this column speak for itself. It’s up to you decide. You can choose to believe Jason was not complicit in this whole charade and that he truly loved Melissa, proposed to her in New Zealand, and after dating her for two months, decided he made a mistake. I’m just telling you, I don’t believe that’s what happened here. And when this finale airs in two weeks, you will see for yourselves.
Wow. Even when I think this is over, something tells me this is just the beginning. It’s been a wild ride, no doubt. Thanks for hangin’ with me and seeing this through. Unless Fleiss decides to re-shoot the “ATFR 1″, then this is what you will see come Monday night, March 2nd. Any questions, comments, emails, praises, criticisms, email me at steve@realitysteve.com. I’m sure I will gather any questions that you have and post a column later this week. I apologize to emailers that I haven’t gotten back to recently, but this has gotten completely out of control. I’ve gotten way more emails than I could handle. I will try to do better in the future.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:08 AM
awesome! thanks!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:09 AM
So disappointed in ABC and Jason Mesnick. Poor Melissa.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:11 AM
Thanks Steve! BTW… You are hot!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:11 AM
seriously i feel so bad for melissa in all this. playing with peoples hearts is cruel…
February 18th, 2009 at 1:12 AM
Great work RS. Thanks for the info.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:13 AM
Thank you RS for the scoop. I feel so bad for Melissa. Ratings or not, there should be a line for what is considered humane. This is not humane. Shame on ABC and Jason for going along with this storyline all for money.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:13 AM
Thanks for putting up with us.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:14 AM
I HATE JASON AND MOLLY YUCK YUCK YUCK!!!!!!!
My heart breaks for Melissa. Dumbass!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:14 AM
Was Melissa really upset during the taping??? I feel so bad for her.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:19 AM
#3, he is hot! Too bad I’m married to a hottie already or I’d start emailing him! For some reason, I pictured a dork sitting around his house eating uncrustables all day. Who knew he was so cute?! RS, I think you might have a chance with Nikki. Go for it!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:19 AM
I blame frakkin Fleiss!! Jason should’ve been allowed to pick whoever the heck he wanted to from the beginning. Now it’s all a big mess and Melissa got screwed! I’m curious as to Molly’s role since RS doesn’t seem to know for sure.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:19 AM
Jason basically confirms this – in his blog today, he says, “Happy (belated) Valentines day to the new lady in my life.”
My estimation of him has plunged. To change his mind is one thing, but to be deceptive and dishonest is quite another!!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:20 AM
What a douchemonkey. Seriously. A dog. And I’m insulting Maddie by comparing Jason to her species.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:20 AM
Funny how RS was forced to release his videos earlier than he wanted, and essentially they just repeat what was on http://bachelornews.blogspot.com earlier tonight.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:21 AM
This is a lot to take in. From what I can tell, you are correct that there are no interviews with Jason in the past month about his engagement.
I don’t know if you are right about what happens, but if you are, I think this comment by Jason in the Seattle Post Intelligencer on January 05, 2009 is pretty funny.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:22 AM
So the email rumors are true, that is surprising.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:22 AM
i knew there was no way he could be THAT great. seriously.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:23 AM
He will be the most hated man in the country after all this. I’m so disappointed in Jason. Oh, well. It won’t last anyways with Mollyho. It’s ok Melissa! You deserve better. Remember karma is a b****!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:24 AM
I love the way Maddie kept cutting her eyes towards the camera or towards Steve hehe She’s so cute.
And Jason is and has been such a dork. What an asshole. He must have gotten paid SHITloads.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:25 AM
This makes them telling DeAnna to pick Jesse even more likely (and don’t get me wrong, Jesse is a nice guy I think, I just don’t think he was actually the guy for whom she fell . . . ) . . . .
And I totally agree with whoever said, WHAT a horrible example to set for Ty!!!!! MY GOD!!!
:(:(
February 18th, 2009 at 1:25 AM
Thanks Steve….I’m glad spilled all of this early. I would’ve been totally let down if I found out by watching it. I think the only reason I still watch this train wreck is so I can read your weekly recap and follow along….
And #3 is right…you are SMOKIN’ HOT !!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:26 AM
I encourage everybody to join with me in a Bachelor Finale boycott. What ABC did was wrong and we can show them this by dramatically decreasing the viewers of the final episode. You can read about the details after the show. Screwing Melissa over like this for entertainment purposes is flat wrong. We need to make a stand and show ABC that’s now what the viewers want.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:26 AM
i’m sorry, i just don’t believe this. i don’t believe that jason is that much of a douchebag that he would do this to melissa (picking her knowing he would eventually dump her for molly). assuming that’s not true for the moment, here’s the problem – the screencaps showing melissa as the final one chosen were shown BEFORE the first after show was taped, while jason was still with melissa. so i am skeptical of this.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:26 AM
Okay, question for Reality Steve. If the connection between him and Molly was SO obvious and apparent, why did all the previous dumpees (Naomi and Stephanie) say that they saw that Jason had the strongest connection with Jillian and Melissa? Are they “in” on it, as well, to mislead readers? Or, did TPTB purposely hide Jason and Molly’s relationship from even the girls?
And, I totally believe you. I’m just trying to figure out who knew.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Steve, typo? Did you mean Melissa here in the 5th full paragraph?
I don’t know what was said, or who it was said to, but at the taping, Jason dumped Molly (which will be shown on national television to us) and begins dating Molly.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:27 AM
I posted this on the the 17th comments, but I can see it belongs on today’s the 18th.
Steve, I watched all three videos and I’m not sure what you mean when you say that Jason wanted Molly from the beginning. Did he know her before the start of the show? Or after meeting her on the show was he so immediately enamored with her? At that point did TPTB hatch the decoy Melissa plot? Were they so afraid that it would be obvious concerning Jason’s attraction to Molly at the beginning? Could you flesh this out (on your blog) a little more exactly (if you know) how this went down.I just don’t understand why Jason agreed to this.
Thanks in advance for your hopefully clarifying this point as I’m sure you are exhausted from the last few day’s hoopla.
P.S.  You mentionned the sly way Molly said she would be kissing Jason forever. But he also sought to pacify her by stating at the radio show broadcast that she was the best kisser as well!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:27 AM
It is “AMAZING” how easily Jason can lie, and terribly sad that a TV show is willing to genuninely hurt someone publicly.
If Molly was not involved I hope she runs back to Wisconsn.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:28 AM
I bet that the ABC board will get shut down for the next 2 weeks so that they can try to get a lid on this…but this info will spread like wildfire.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:29 AM
Thank you Steve!
I’m finally free of this stupid so-called show!:)
I 100% believe what you are saying and actually, it makes sense.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:29 AM
#24 They picked their recordings bc it went along with their plot
February 18th, 2009 at 1:30 AM
I really hope that Melissa is wise enough not to agree to be the next Bachelorette. This obviously shows that ratings are FAR more important than hurting anyone and everyone along the way. Even if this was not a reality show, but a soap opera, it would be a painful storyline. The fact that a real person’s heart is getting crushed is just unthinkable.
Maybe Melissa did know about the show setup. I really hope that she did. At least I could feel a little bit better and think that she really wasn’t getting her feelings hurt.
One question – how does Deanna coming back to help Jason with his decision factor in this little “play”?
February 18th, 2009 at 1:30 AM
wow. Breaking up with Melissa on tv? That sucks.
Molly always intimated on the show that Jason favored her (saying she got the best dates, she got to take the long walk with him, etc.) so I’m not surprised Jason is with her.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:30 AM
Steve – Could you just post Jason’s email response where he says “ABC made me do it”…and leave out the part of Melissa’s email (she has been through enough), but Jason deserves to be exposed.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:30 AM
But even if Molly was an “innocent bystander” during the filming… She still cheated! Seeing the dumbass WHILE he was with Melissa. She’s still nasty!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:31 AM
#25 My bad, I did mean Melissa
February 18th, 2009 at 1:31 AM
Holy F*ck! Jason Mesnick is a sick, sick puke! Fleiss is a pig, Chris is a dumb a**, and Jillian is better off. Never cared for Melissa, but seriously, this is just sick. She should be grateful she found out now though. That annoying Ty would be a lot to put up with anyway. His dad’s the ultimate douchebag and Molly is a friggin’ idiot if she’s dating Jason
February 18th, 2009 at 1:32 AM
I don’t understand how Molly can date someone who did this . . . especially if it was on purpose.
:(:( Maybe she doesn’t think or know it was on purpose? But she was being flown to Seattle on weekends!! How could she not know? (and we don’t KNOW, but it does seem likely . . .)
February 18th, 2009 at 1:32 AM
well……you know what I mean lol
February 18th, 2009 at 1:32 AM
Didn’t even pay attention to what he was saying–that dog is too cute and the way she sat there in profile as if she was way too good to be involved with all of this slimey drivel is priceless!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:33 AM
Steve, oh-wise-one, can you share with us other folktales from Bachelor seasons of yore? Time to spill all you know! It will be cathartic, I promise : )
February 18th, 2009 at 1:33 AM
#31 Just a stunt for good tv. They could use the Deanna ploy without giving away the ending, and still draw viewers
February 18th, 2009 at 1:33 AM
Hi Steve-
I just started reading your blog when all this craziness got out. I do want to tell you, you have a new fan.
From what i have been reading you are single and live in Dallas. If this is true I think you should ask Melissa out and show her how a real man treats a women. You seem sweet, honest and caring, and I think that is what Melissa will need to get her through this whole mess.
I also think ABC and the producers of TB will have a lot of answering to do. Shame on them and shame on Jason for being talked into hurting someone this way. He should have at least had the decency to tell Melissa in private. Or wait a few months and then break up with Mel and then start dating Molly.
Maybe all the editing came after all this was revealed and then her parents didn’t want any part of them humiliating their daughter so they cut out Melissa’s hometown date.
Just a thought.
Thank you again and now I can finally get some sleep.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:33 AM
i guess i could buy that jason changed his mind and is now dating molly, but i would be willing to bet that he did this BEFORE the show ever started airing. i do NOT buy for one minute that jason waited until the after show to dump her.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:35 AM
What do you think Chris Harrison knew or knows?
February 18th, 2009 at 1:35 AM
Again, there is a lot of speculation about Melissa being the next Bachelorette. This will be rolled out in a commercial after the 3rd hour
February 18th, 2009 at 1:35 AM
I have lost complete respect for ABC as well as Jason. What those two parties have done is completely despicable and I do not believe loyal viewers to this show should let them get away with their actions. To play with someone’s heart (Melissa’s) in such a cruel manner is inhumane. I am completely disgusted and am 110% behind a boycott of the rest of the season.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:35 AM
Isn’t Chris Harrison one of the producers as well as host? Or am I wrong? I thought I read that.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:36 AM
#42 Thank you
February 18th, 2009 at 1:36 AM
How can Melissa NOT be the next Bachelorette after this?
February 18th, 2009 at 1:36 AM
I think Molly had to know what was going on. Otherwise, don’t you think it would be weird for her to be constantly visiting some guy she’s trying to get over? Especially when he supposedly has a fiance? She had to know at some point.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:37 AM
Below is my post from Feb 11th.
I was RIGHT….he does end up with Molly……
Melissa…sorry baby………just another learning experience for you though (listen to your parents sweetheart…they have your best interest at heart). Good luck to you.
Jason…..shame on you…
Molly…..there is another word for you that I choose not to use. I have lost all respect for you. The main reason is that you should not lower yourself to be with a man that will make a serious committment (marriage) with someone if he is not sure…sorry Mollly but that speaks volumes for the type of girl you are………
Post dated 2/11/09
Some info on Melissa: She graduated from North Texas University where she was a co-captain in the either 2003-04 or 2004-05 dance/cheer team. As we all know she was a DCC for two years. I have watched this show and can tell you that they do a background check on all the girls.. They would have let her go is she had posed nude. She did not continue with the try outs for the third season siting “family issuesâ€Â. The DCC’s pose for their annual calendar (bikinis galore). Could be that her family sees her as the “black sheep†because she 1) Got a tatoo (old fashioned parents are not in to that). 2) Has posed for bikini calendar (not proper for a southern girl). 3) Has made poor choices in her relationships with men (to the point that she defied her family and they are saying “We told you so….you are to blame for not listeningâ€Â). 4) They want her to make serious decisions and they beleive that she has not grown up yet and that this “Bachelor thing†is just another episode in Melissa’s escapdes.
As to whom Jason picks……..who knows. The fact that he is torn at the end of the show is a red flag for him and it Is possible that he and ABC realized that more time was needed to make the “right†choice.
My hope is that it works out for Jason.
My take on all the girls:
I was a Melissa fan but I soon realized she has somethings to work out (normal for most of us…she is just not ready for marriange).
I think Jillian would be a good fit but I think that she is a bit too adventerous for him. I remember the Bachelorette and how Jason was reserved until he noticed that Deanna liked wild adventerous “boysâ€Â….that is when he tried showing her this side of him. I believe that, by nature, he his conservative (hence first divorce – wife is in a rock band – he may be considered boring).
Molly  she is more his speed. Conservative, proper but with just a touch of spice. She would be the best fit into Jason’s day to day life. Not my favorite, but hey I don’t have to marry her………..
February 18th, 2009 at 1:37 AM
#49 There is a lot of pull for Jillian as well.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:37 AM
yep… I guess it’s true…Jason’s a pig… Deanna was right to dump his sorry ass, and if Molly is nearly as smart as she appears to be she would run away from this piece of filth as quickly as she can.
My heart goes out to Melissa… the cruelty he showed her is utterly unbelievable. I don’t know how she will ever trust another man again.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:37 AM
can somebody summarize what the emails said? I missed those postings thanks.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:37 AM
Thanks, Steve!!! Great videos and Maddie is adorable. Hope you get some sleep tonight.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:37 AM
Why exactly are Chris Harrison and crew ROOTING for the couple?!!?!?! And they actually seem to think there will be a wedding . . . Dang!!!! What a thing to root for!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:38 AM
I say put up the emails just blur out melissas info.
Expose Jason for what he is. An a$$hole.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:38 AM
Maybe we should start a fan page for Mel/ disgust with Jason Mesnick fan club type of thing on Facebook?
February 18th, 2009 at 1:38 AM
This is really lousy. I keep thinking about how Jason was upset that Deanna let him get down on one knee… and now he dumps someone on TV?
February 18th, 2009 at 1:39 AM
An update from http://bachelornews.blogspot.com
Thanks Steve for validating my report
Remember, its not about the who…its about the how ! But Steve was incorrect, he should have stated its about the “when”….
As those of you who have read this blog know, I first reported the news of Jason and Molly. In the coming days I will go into further detail on this continuing drama between Jason and the women, as RealitySteve has left out a significant part of the story. Whether he realizes it or not, there is far more to how Jason ended up with Molly than he has reported so far. Stay tuned…
Peace…
Aletheia
February 18th, 2009 at 1:40 AM
I am taking the finale boycotting route as my revenge. FB pages are good too.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:40 AM
If Molly wasn’t in on it, wasn’t there a risk that she would tell him to take a hike after dumping her on TV?
February 18th, 2009 at 1:40 AM
I feel that Melissa has too much self-respect to deal with such douchebags again.
Thank you, Reality Steve, you have opened up our eyes to the inner workings of this show and how deceptive the producers can be. Shame on Jason and ABC.
Your honesty is greatly appreciated by all of your fans
February 18th, 2009 at 1:40 AM
I posted on the last blog before I realized this one is up…sorry if it is a repeat for some…but does ANYONE but me think it’s IMPOSSIBLE for both girls to not know! I believe both girls were in on it.
First, thanks SOOOO much for posting those tonight instead of tomorrow when lots of us couldn’t watch them until tomorrow night! We can all get back to having a “normal†life..haha
Okay, I love your blogs..you are a great blogger…..you are a TERRIBLE cluemaker…don’t EVER try that again…LOL…OMG, those were awful clues (I love your blogs! And Maddie…looks a lot like one of our dogs!)
I haven’t read everyone else’s thoughts, but some of my remaining questions:
1. Was Melissa’s HTD re-filmed? Were her parents originally in it?
2. Any truth to the rumor that Mel is also currently engaged (and not to Jason) and that she cheated on him with her ex?
I have a hard time believing Molly would willingly be going to Seattle if Jason was still engaged IF she DID NOT know it was all staged. I am betting all 3 of them knew it was a staged thing, which would also explain why several times (as others noted) Molly seems so sure of herself and then at the RC on the overnight dates in NZ, she was looking at Jason almost P*@ed off for calling her 2nd and waiting so long to do it. Molly will not be seen favorably as someone who got jilted, cheat with an engaged guy with a weekend rendezvous, and then willingly take the guy back on the same day he dumps his first choice on national TV. For her to consider it and Melissa to not go completely ballistic, they both had to know.
Actually, I think that’s why they redid the HTD with Melissa; her parents would have nothing of the “script†and were likely horrified when they found out, that Melissa had let them be used that way.
HAHA…great videos…Thanks!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:41 AM
Haha yeah Steve, thank you for putting up with us
:):). We did kind of go nuts didn’t we!
And Maddie is SO CUTE!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:41 AM
Jason is a complete ASS. But why is everyone so quick to not stone Molly as well? The asshole PICKED Melissa! Did he tell Molly that he was dumping her, THEN they dated? Or did they date WHILE he was supposedly engaged to Melissa? Molly is no innocent party here, dating a man that’s engaged.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:41 AM
Thanks for telling us because, wow, your clues s*ck. (“Bird flower”? “2/3″? Yikes!)
Blob, Jesse and Brad must all feel relief at ATFR. Jason has FAR surpassed them in the cad/jerk category. Poor Melissa. She seems so sweet and didn’t deserve this–especially ON TELEVISON.
But…I personally don’t agree with Steve about “it was all planned from the beginning.” I think the simpler explanation makes more sense–he was attracted most to Melissa UNTIL HE WON HER, and (being a d-bag), continued to see Molly (with her taking the initiative to keep in touch, too).
Bottom line: better sex.
Jason’s no prize. If you cheat on your fiance while DATING, just imagine what you do when you’re MARRIED?
He deserves all the tidal wave of hate that will soon be heading his (and the ever-calculating and compllicitous Molly’s) way.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:41 AM
i don’t see how this could be good for ABC.
first off, it won’t exactly generate ratings. it would generate web hits, for sure — everyone would want to view the ATFR show online, so it would be good for whatever advertiser sponsors the show.
but NO ONE would want to watch future bachelor seasons. even if it never got out (past the diehard fans like us who look for spoilers and recaps online) that ABC orchestrated everything, fans are going to HATE that jason obviously cheated. and it’s not going to help future ratings at all.
so, while i buy that jason may be w/ molly now, i HIGHLY doubt that ABC orchestrated it to be like that. it doesn’t make sense from a business perspective.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:41 AM
#62
Yes, but that would mean even more drama, so ABC wins either way.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:42 AM
i just can’t believe that Jason would do this. That ABC would do this to Melissa. I think that they all knew by the time the AFRC aired.
NO WAY are they going to do that to Melissa on TV. It probably is against the rules. I think she was in on it. Just wait before you start in on Jason. Wait until you get a better feel of the situation. I just cannot see him doing this. I don’t think many men would.
Jason DID appear fake most of the time with his smile, but NOT with Melissa.
Sorry, but I just cannot see ABC, Jason or Molly doing this to Melissa. She HAD to have known.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:43 AM
accept any offer to be the next bachelorette, Melissa!
If she accepts…they win again by all the sympathy for her…which will generate huge ratings. So, I hope she doesn’t chose to be the next bachelorette…SHE DESERVES BETTER.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:43 AM
#68 People will watch, and do watch. Many years of bachelor history have been made by breaking hearts. The entire premise of the show is breaking a couple dozen hearts to find “the one love” that ends of breaking up months after the show.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:44 AM
The post on bachelorblogspot.com i suggesting Steve stole his report and that there is far more to the story.
Here’s what it says.
Thanks Steve for validating my report
Remember, its not about the who…its about the how ! But Steve was incorrect, he should have stated its about the “when”….
As those of you who have read this blog know, I first reported the news of Jason and Molly. In the coming days I will go into further detail on this continuing drama between Jason and the women, as RealitySteve has left out a significant part of the story. Whether he realizes it or not, there is far more to how Jason ended up with Molly than he has reported so far. Stay tuned…
Peace…
Aletheia
February 18th, 2009 at 1:44 AM
1. Thank you, Steve! I can’t imagine how hard it must have been to keep this under wraps for as long as you did.
2. Regarding the iron-clad contracts that each contestant signs, is there any chance that Jason had no choice but to go along with ABC’s plan? Or is it pretty much 100% certain that he fully agreed to propose Melissa while intending the entire time to dump her for Molly? Like Steve, I’m also trying to wrap my mind around Jason being so cruel, and I’m curous as to whether he had much of a choice in the matter.
3. I find it hard to believe that Molly has been an innocent bystander. I would think it was strange if I were her and knew Jason was engaged to Melissa, but I was being flown out to visit him every other weekend. Either (a) Jason flat out lied to her and led her to believe he and Melissa had broken up or (b) she just didn’t care about the fact that Jason was cheating on Melissa with her.
4. I’m curious as to how Jason’s weekends with Melissa and Molly went. How could a decent, genuine man keep up the charades enough to spend time with Melissa, pretending like he was in love with her and planned to marry her? Let’s also assume that since this is 2009, he was likely sleeping with both of them. If Molly knew he was still “engaged” to Melissa and still went along with everything, then she is exactly what I pegged her to be this entire season . . . fake, smug, and promiscuous.
5. If everything Steve assumes about Jason is accurate (and I believe it is), good luck to Molly. Jason’s pretty much proved his character, and I have my doubts as to whether he’ll remain faithful to Molly. Makes you wonder if he played more of a part in his divorce to Ty’s mother than we’ve all been led to believe.
6. One last curiosity . . . Steve mentioned something about what people would think if they knew why DeAnna broke off the engagment with Jesse. Did ABC have anything to do with it . . . can you even say what happened?
February 18th, 2009 at 1:44 AM
I don’t like that weird 3-day-old blog . . . Steve had the info WAY before anyone else, and all he was trying to do was figure out how to best and most considerately let it out and this odd blog has the audacity to pop up and say it was first! Ignore it, people!
>:o(
February 18th, 2009 at 1:45 AM
#70 I am no fan of it either, but wait and see for yourself.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:45 AM
All I have to say is that this ending even makes Brad look good; and I thought I would never see the day that I could say that.
I am not sure who looks the worst: Fleiss, Jason, Molly or Chris. But I think Jason is the number one wuss; and Molly is every bit the barracuda I thought she was; as far as Fleiss and Chris (they finally made a reality show that had little to do with reality and less with love).
Yuck.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:45 AM
i’m #68. i just had another thought….
isn’t the bachelor technically a “game show?” if so, they have some pretty strict rules. if the producers really did tell him to pick melissa instead, then they’re screwing w/ the outcome of the “game” which is not allowed.
so i dunno. i just don’t believe steve (or rather, i don’t believe his sources.). and honestly, we’ll never know the truth unless jason and molly fess up.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:46 AM
RS….did Melissa really apologize to J in the emails??? She had NOTHING to apologize for
February 18th, 2009 at 1:47 AM
I hope Melissa does NOT do it, but I’m worried she will . . . she doesn’t seem to have a ton of self esteem
. Maybe she will grow stronger from this? The one sad upside 
:(:(
February 18th, 2009 at 1:47 AM
Thanks RS – I’m glad to know the TRUTH of this season.
I guess Jason needed the money really badly – I’m sure Molly has expensive taste. She’s an idiot if she stays with him. But, maybe she deserves him because I will never believe she didn’t know that she and Jason were cheating on Melissa. You know what they say, past behaviour is a predictor of future behaviour – he will cheat on Molly, too. No point in televising their farce of a wedding – I doubt anyone would want to watch it.
I feel so sorry for Melissa – I wish her the best. Now that I see what lengths TB will go to for a good story, I don’t see the point of ever watching TB again. They are messing with people’s lives – and even though these people are signing up for the ride, I don’t believe (prior to B13) that they realized it was all scripted. RS – you taught me a lot about TB tonight – I’m going to go back to watching HGTV – at least “what you see is what you get”.
Jason – you are scum of the earth.
Molly – you are no better than Jason.
Melissa – I hope you find peace and happiness.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:47 AM
Why would Melissa even consider being the Bachelorette and working WITH the people that straight up worked AGAINST her to humiliate her? That doesn’t make sense…… I guess she can be bought too???
February 18th, 2009 at 1:48 AM
Why in the HELL would Melissa want to be bachelorette unless she is a masochist?
I adore Maddie. Did I notice an ever-so-slight upturn of her snout as if this sort of stuff was just beneath her? Quite the regal gal you have there.
Steve – meet #3 – #3 meet Steve. Something good might come out of this season after all! (Just don’t ask her if she will accept this rose!)
February 18th, 2009 at 1:48 AM
Lisa #60…
Ummm.. you know, but Steve posted he knew before you showed up to grab attention. The best way to get new readers is NOT to post a “bad sport”… ‘thanks for validating MY report’…sheesh…. Didn’t Steve mention it before you even started your blog? And, didn’t you use his site to promote your blog?
If you have something interesting to say, then be a good sport, bloggers are not rude, narcissistic scoopers…you either can, or cannot, entertain by your written word.
If you have something worth adding, add it, but seriously…..
You have already lied once (when you said you “found” what turns out to be your very own blog on the ABC site, rather than admitting it was your very own blog started just recently!!!!!!)…
UGHHHHHHHHHHH.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:48 AM
I’m happy that Jillian was let go as F3 and she wasn’t the one who got hurt by all this crap. I feel really bad for Melissa though. This finale is going to be so sad.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:49 AM
#79 I can do not have the skinny on this
#78 I understand your doubt, but I think you are giving a little too much credit to tv producers.
BTW I am not reality steve, I am just another RS Fan ; )
February 18th, 2009 at 1:49 AM
I have to admit, the boycotting the finale idea popped into my head, too, around midway through your first video … but I must (shamefully) admit that I still want to see it all play out! What’s a girl to do? Damnit, Fleiss wins again!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:49 AM
Bentley,
haha this makes Brad look AWESOME!!! He refused to do what ABC wanted (I honestly don’t think they planned his ending, I think he shocked them) if he felt it was dishonest. hahaa wow!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:49 AM
#74 That’s what I’ve been saying about Molly too. I totally agree.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:49 AM
isntitfunny-
i agree. i’m boycotting the rest of this franchise.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:50 AM
If this just happemned a few weeks ago I doubt that melissa has healed enough to even consider being the bachelorette,
February 18th, 2009 at 1:50 AM
OMG that dog is friggin adorable…
thanks Steve…now I won’t waste any more of my life…but can I get my 30 minutes back (jk)
ps… like the cut of your jib RS …why don’t you get your hot lil self on the tube one day…hmmmm
February 18th, 2009 at 1:50 AM
Of Jason to begin with…I never approved of him leaving his kid for weeks/months at a time to film, not one, but two reality TV shows. When women do that sort of thing, they always get lambasted. Hell, mothers get lambasted just for having a full time job and a kid. But when a man does it he is instantly “endeering.” All this is a round about way to say I’m glad to see that Jason is getting his well deserved comeuppance (too bad for poor Ty though).
February 18th, 2009 at 1:50 AM
Steve is full of BS. Up until tonight, he didn’t give the readers ONE significant piece of information other than some crappy clues that nobody in their right mind would understand. Then when other websites including the ABC and bachelornews site spilled the beans, RS comes up with a full story that had already been speading all over the net.
You guys have been duped.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:50 AM
Steve, Thanks!!! I’m so relieved to have some closure on all of this!!!
I do have one question though: you say that it was clear to everyone right from the beginning that Jason and Molly had a big-time connection going on. Do you think that is why she had the overnight date in the tent? There has been so much speculation about this: was she a plant, was there really something going on, why did they break precedent by allowing this, etc. Now I’m wondering even more. Could it be as simple as it now appears: they were head over heels infatuated with each other and decided to grab some extra time together?
If so, it makes me wonder if this kind of thing has happened before and up until now the producers edit it so that the date appears to end in the usual way… Just wondering what you think/know about this.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:51 AM
Melissa is the next bachelorette…how can we be sure she wasn’t aware of this as well?
For this reason and the previous comment I posted as #71…I hope she isn’t the next bachelorette myself.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:51 AM
All I can say is that Jason better look up Naomi’s Dad and learn about Jesus IN A HURRY! He’s gonna get his snoz busted!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:51 AM
Steve, is this really you posting in the comments? You said earlier you would never do it, but it does seem kind of plausible that it could be you.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:52 AM
Please don’t give ABC the viewing numbers after they toyed with someone’s hearts for ratings. Boycott!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:53 AM
While in this case, I do hate to be right, but… I have NEVER liked Jason. During DeAnna’s season he struck me as fake and just yicky in general. Assuming all this turns out to be true, how awful for Melissa. And Molly, if she didn’t know. And most of all, his son. What a horrid role model his dad is, if he was going along with something like this. I guess he thinks it’s okay for his son to do that to a woman someday??? Good gosh.
Talk about a show jumping the shark… yeesh, this is ugly. Naturally the first Bachelor season I watch in years turns out to be the messiest and sleaziest of all!
RS, do you know if any of the others girls knew too? Did Jillian suspect anything? She was my favorite this year, and right now I am SO glad she was nowhere near this mess.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:54 AM
No, I am a RS Fan ; ) I don’t know if RS really would have us boycott ABC, but I think playing with someone’s heart is wrong so I am down with the boycott
February 18th, 2009 at 1:54 AM
Fleiss was right…this is all a bit “freakish”.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:54 AM
I bet Jill is really REALLY glad to have doged that bullet . . .
February 18th, 2009 at 1:54 AM
I am so glad this was posted early! I was planning on waking up early so I could watch it before work! While I believe you, I secretly hope it’s untrue. I have a perfect record for picking the final 1 standing in all dating reality shows I watch. I am a reality show junkie. Picking Melissa wasn’t difficult, they set us up to side with her. And as odd as it is, I hate that my mother picked Molly…she is never right, EVER! Damn ABC for messing with my numbers, this season will have a sidenote, I technically picked the girl who got the final rose, just not the one Jason ends up with. Grr…but hey at least I can sleep now.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:55 AM
I’d rather watch Jill as The Bachelorette than Melissa.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:55 AM
Jason, I’m not fully believing any of this just yet. It does seem to be strange that all of these stories about Jason and Molly suddenly appeared today and tonight.
Could it be that one person is spreading the same rumor on all the sites ? Could it be that Melissa really is F1 ? I’m still waiting to see what happens with Deanna. I guess we’ll all find out the truth in about two weeks.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:55 AM
I hope both Jillian and Melissa RUN like hell away from The Bachelorette. They have seen it in motion, why would they want to be a part of it?
I would walk away and never look back.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:55 AM
All I have to say is payback
is a MUTHAEFFA. Jason and
Molly will get theirs. I am so
happy Jillian got her walking
papers. Hopefully she won’t
allow herself to get sucked
into this mess of a program.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:56 AM
g’night kitty cats
February 18th, 2009 at 1:56 AM
Steve should give us their email addresses. I mean, they post sex offenders on line, so that we can recognize them and stay clear of them – These 2, Jason and Molly are no different.
How could Molly date Jason and go to Seattle every other weekend knowing that he picked Melissa and was engaged. What does that say about her character???? There is no way that she is not a co-conspirator.
If I were Molly’s parents I would be disgusted and thoroughly embarrassed that my daughter did this to another human being. And don’t get me started on what a great son-in-law Jason is going to be. Now they have to worry that he will do to Molly exactly what he did to Melissa.
There is no way in hell he comes out smelling like a rose, that is unless, of course, Molly is wearing that same perfume she had on when she spent the night in the tent with him and Melissa smelled it!!!! GROSS!!!!!
I am totally yukked out – however, on the positive side, at least these 2 losers have each other now to console themself with.
Oh yeah, and good luck to Molly being a stepmom – Being around Ty she looked like it was a rattlesnake she was suppose to touch, and I feel so sorry for that little boy that got stuck in the middle and stuck with Jason for a father. What is his son going to say about him later in life when he learns what he did??? All I can say as a mother is shame on you Jason Mesnick, you are a snake and I am so glad my daughter will never be with the likes of you.
PS Steve, what exactly was it that clued you in that all was not right in Snakeville?
February 18th, 2009 at 1:56 AM
Nah, I don’t think the real RS will boycott – he said in his videos that he wants to see how it plays out, too!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:56 AM
I think it’s actually kind of funny. It seems like they’ve been setting it up throughout the entire season with editing. Molly’s comment this week about “what if you change your mind?” and Jason’s comments in the first episode about “this will be the third and final proposal”! The irony is pretty glorious if you ask me.
The little hints throughout the season are great! Full points to Fleiss for entertainment value. No points for empathy though…
February 18th, 2009 at 1:57 AM
That is messed up. I am done with The Bachelor for all time. I’m seriously disturbed. It makes me realize how perverse this whole concept is. One cannot maintain feelings and relationships with multiple women and keep it compartmentalized. It’s not natural. It’s unhealthy.
Steve seems to give Molly a free pass; that she wasn’t in on it. Well I think she knew she wasn’t chosen at the FRC and by seeing Jason on the weekends knowing he was engaged to Melissa does NOT make her innocent. That is telling of her character and she’s got some BAD BAD KARMA coming her way.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:57 AM
This is just crazy. I havent said anything yet but I have waiting and reading. I CANT STOP! I dont think Steve is lying but at the same time I just dont want it to play out like this! Dang, I really liked Jason, but I dont think Im going to watch the show after all this. Poor Melissa!! I dont like Molly. Her bug eyes creep me out.
If anyone has the emails, or finds where we can see them, Damn it!! Post them!!!
And thanks RS for posting early. I was going nuts!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:58 AM
Didn’t Jason do an interview with Seattle news komo 4 saying he was engaged. In fact there have been 2 interviews total where he says yes he is engaged. These we done recently. So he would be engaged to Molly.
February 18th, 2009 at 1:58 AM
#111 True that
February 18th, 2009 at 1:58 AM
Hey, you guys think ABC will sue me ?
February 18th, 2009 at 1:59 AM
#113 I am with you
February 18th, 2009 at 2:00 AM
RS, they’ll only sue you if you are dumb enough to put your face on a YouTube video…which you were.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:00 AM
#117 for spoiling the secret?
February 18th, 2009 at 2:01 AM
is Wow! How sad. I feel sorry for Melissa and for Molly too. Seems like Jason is not to be trusted. Too bad.. so sad..
I’m out..
February 18th, 2009 at 2:01 AM
#119 hahahhaha, but RS is not under contract with ABC
February 18th, 2009 at 2:01 AM
Oh, I am sick to my stomach.
Steve–Thank you so much for posting this message. Now, I can completely go with the Sleepless in Seattle theme in that Annie (aka Jason) dumps her fiance (aka Melissa) and goes after someone else (Molly). Poor Melissa—she deserves better! You deserve better Melissa! And, I also truly believe in karma.
Sadly though, I really blame ABC for this. Think about the editing—if they had edited it so that there was a connection with Molly and he picks Melissa….we would all be upset that he chose the wrong girl and then cheer that he picked the one he should have been with. They really didn’t show much with Molly and what they did show wasn’t chemistry at all. But, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t there.
I’m not defending Jason or Molly’s actions because to do that to Melissa is just plain WRONG!!! If this information is indeed is true (which I believe it is), Jason—you are nothing but a COWARD!!!
ABC—I will NEVER EVER watch another Bachelor again. I wish Lost was on another station completely.
Oh, I’m disgusted!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:02 AM
Hey, who is the losermonkey posting under Reality Steve’s name? That’s a little psycho. Are you going to boil a bunny next? Be original dude.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:02 AM
Why feel sorry for Molly?
February 18th, 2009 at 2:02 AM
So he was sleeping with both Melissa and Molly for 2 months? What a winner!!! I am outraged at ABC and Jason Mesnik.!!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:03 AM
#124 Maybe I am a dudette
February 18th, 2009 at 2:03 AM
I was hopin a black girl would win this year.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:03 AM
Melissa might agree to be on it if she was promised Bachelorette . . .
February 18th, 2009 at 2:03 AM
Wow! Thanks Steve for posting tonight! I hadn’t watched a whole bachelor in years before this season and I don’t think I’ll tune in next season.
One question: were those emails from the last night legit?
A few comments:
1) I was a Jill fan and boy am I glad she got sent home now! And I hope never to see her on the Bachelorette.
2) Wonder what Molly’s parents are thinking? Are they really going to approve of Jason after all this?
3) Wonder if Molly cries? In retrospect there were a lot of foreshadowing comments throughout the season.
and finally, Mel I hope this doesn’t scar you too bad. I may not have been a huge fan but you seem sweet and didn’t deserve this.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:04 AM
Do you think that all this was set in motion during Deanna’s season (i.e….promising Jason his own season if he went through the motions during Deanna’s season, proposing, etc?) This would allow America to “fall in love with him and his story” and increase ratings…
February 18th, 2009 at 2:04 AM
So basically Jason turned out to be a cliche player cheating asshole. Awesome. Can’t wait to see who the next Bachelor is. Brad Pitt?
February 18th, 2009 at 2:04 AM
#124 FOR REAL! It is about time. I mean the bachelor/bachelorette is 99% Caucasian. The only tv show left that does not feel like it needs any diversity
February 18th, 2009 at 2:05 AM
And why on earth would Reality Steve get sued? Does he have a contractual relationship with ABC? Is he committing defamation? Puh-lease. Stop trying to maliciously scare the guy.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:05 AM
Here are some comments by Fleiss in a Jan. 14, 2009 Business Week interview about how his shows have had their ups and downs::
February 18th, 2009 at 2:05 AM
You guys know what sucks about this…..that ABC is going to do everything in their power to make Jason come out smelling like roses……..That just pisses me off…..
I feel so bad for Mel…….I like her so much and I do not think she had any idea about this and I pray she is not the next Bachlorette…..
And something that makes sense is tha tMollys dad made the comment dont cry so it will be interesting to find out how she acts when she gets rejected although how convient is it going to be if she “stays strong” that they can always say that is bc she promised her dad she wouldnt cry..UGH
February 18th, 2009 at 2:07 AM
Does anyone know if it is true that Jason’s divorce wasn’t finalized when he appeared in Deanna’s season? If so, then:
1) maybe it didn’t matter because it was scripted that he wouldn’t end up as F1, or
2) he really doesn’t have any scruples and would have been happy to propose to Deanna even though he was still married.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:07 AM
So, what’s up with the comments on the crew cheering? Which time? The FRC or ATFR? Hope it’s not he ATFR..if it is, well, then, definitely they were both in on it.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:07 AM
I believe Jason would go along with it. Don’t forget, he has been trying out for the Bachelor for the last two years according to People magazine, first applying a year before his divorce was final. He is clearly a wannabe with all of the narcissistic unwarranted high self esteem that comes with it.
Molly is young, and even if she knew or didn’t know and just continued to see someone who was engaged to someone else, you can kind of forgive her. She’ll realize her mistake in a few years and hopefully learn from it.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:08 AM
Chris Harrison’s commented in his blog about Molly always wondering about Jason’s feeling for her….such a lie!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:09 AM
Way too easy on Molly people. If Molly was a guy doing the same thing, seeing someone that was engaged, he would be “scum”
February 18th, 2009 at 2:09 AM
The “don’t cry” comment fits in with Molly already being in the know. I think both Mellissa and Molly knew. Otherwise, Melissa would be a mess, and Molly and Jason would be cheating scumbags for the Seattle trips….not something they would like known, I would think…of course, it wasn’t supposed to be known, but now it is…wonder if they will ignore it or address it now?
February 18th, 2009 at 2:11 AM
Thanks Steve..great job with the videos!
Molly and Jason belong together……now they can all go to Granny’s house and play!
I consider Melissa the winner, just because she did not get Jason. He is not a man of integrity!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:11 AM
Actually, there is case history for litigation regarding this type of situation -even if someone in RS’s situation is not under contract with the program. Without knowing the validity of the statements made by RS in his video’s, its hard to make any assumptions at this point, but I would advise a client to stay clear of posting such videos anyway. Even if a person were to found not in violation of the law, that doens’t mean they can’t, or won’t, be sued for beaching confidential information. The court costs and stress aren’t worth the trouble.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:11 AM
Melissa–give Jeremy a call and find yourself a good attorney. In the meantime, on’t return calls or messages to the production co. or the network…
February 18th, 2009 at 2:11 AM
As much I’d love to boycott ABC, I must admit that I would like to watch the show where Jason gets his ass handed to him by all the pissed off housewives in America.
Oh well. It won’t be long before Molly is embarrassed to be any part of this mess and dumps him for a wealthier, hotter guy with his own house. And a country club membership.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:12 AM
In the filming of the show, do the participants really get to spend enough time together early on to develop the kind of significant attraction that supposedly Molly and Jason developed? It’s hard to imagine that the chemistry could be so strong when there are so many people all around and the bachelor/ette’s time is divided up and shared with so many. Can anyone tell me whether this could have really happened this was between Jason and Molly, or is there still more to how they hooked up originally than we know?
February 18th, 2009 at 2:12 AM
As bad as I feel for Melissa and as shocked as I am that Jason would go along with this, if I really think about it, I think I have to say that Fleiss may have found a disgusting but brilliant way of exposing a side of human nature we all like to think doesn’t exist. The biggest difference between men and women – in my opinion – is that men ARE able to compartmentalize their feelings much easier than women. And the biggest similarity – we all want to be happy. I think Fleiss just found a disgusting way, at Melissa’s expense, to showcase these aspects of human nature. It’s like all the reasons I love Survivor, but balled up under cover of a love story. Ick. It’s ugly reality tv.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:23 AM
Okay, guys, Melissa obviously didn’t know or else a) the e-mails wouldn’t make sense and b) they wouldn’t be able to get a raw heartbreak at the ATFRC, which is the ratings goldmine.
And, I’m just speculating, but I’m guessing Molly knew about it immediately after the fake FRC. They didn’t tell her upto the non-proposal, so they could get all the real crying and heartbreak, but told her afterward. Why else would she meet Jason in Seattle. Molly definitely seems to have some pride. I doubt that she would hook up with an “engaged” man, unless she knew that she was going to be the real fiance anyways.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:23 AM
Well, so much for the excuse that Molly’s arrogant, pushy, win at all cost personality was just “editing.” True to form, she didn’t let a little thing like the man being engaged get in her way. Jason- I have no words for. These two scum deserve each other. I hope Melissa finds happiness soon and realizes what a bullet she dodged with this bozo.
The Bachelor is dead to me.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:24 AM
Just a quick observation. Steve may be on to something when he suggests that this was planned from the beginning.
Whenever Chris Harrison, or the producers, or the creator of the show talk about the content of the program, they always say “the emotions are real, the people are real, the reactions are real, etc.”
Very interesting wording if you ask me. And this is consistent with Steve’s ideas. Sure the emotions and reactions and people are real. It’s tough to fake those. It’s hard to put fake versions of these and pass it off on TV so millions of people buy into it.
But just because all of the above is real, doesn’t mean the SHOW is for real. It doesn’t mean that there isn’t a plan. Not a script per se. But a skeleton. A foundation. An idea. A direction.
And it now makes perfect sense why the ATFS was not taped infront of an audience. It’s not because of the “difficulty of emotions” or whatever Chris said. It’s because this is the only way to keep the secret.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:24 AM
All of the girls seem to say they did not get close to Molly. Just sayin…
February 18th, 2009 at 2:26 AM
why would molly date him on the weekends without saying, um…why would I see you while you’re engaged to Melissa?
If this is true, Molly knew.
Could it be that they staged it , flying both Melissa and Molly to Seattle so that nobody would be tipped off to which one had been chosen?
They all knew; that email is crap. Anyone can put in email address.
Besides if they wanted to create drama, they could have just as easily chosen Jillian or Stephanie in this mix. They were favored more than I thought Melissa was…especially Jillian with her family experience and vulnerablity, maturity and sense of humor. Unless Melissa is more of a follower then a fighter, which she seems to be. Maybe she’s wearing a big V for victim on her forehead. If so, then they’ll be able to get her to be the next bachelorette.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:27 AM
Thanks Steve for the info! and I must say I’ve really enjoyed your blog.. you have a new fan now.
I am disgusted with ABC and Jason… I cannot believe someone would be so cruel just for ratings… it really is a shocker. Poor Melissa.. my heart breaks for her… but I hope she doesn’t give those asses the satisfaction of doing the Bachelorette if they offer it to her. She has so much to offer and seems so sweet… I wish her the best.
As for Jason and Molly…. for the two of them… my grandmother said it best… what goes around comes around… karma is a major bitch, and will come back to bite you every time. I don’t believe for a minute that Molly was some innocent bystander in all this… she had to have known… otherwise why would she visit Jason after he declared his love and proposed to another woman? They are both SCUM!
I will certainly not be tuning in to any more episodes of TB.
SHAME on you ABC!!!!!!!!!! You have brought sleeze tv down to a new low.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:27 AM
Everyone update your Facebook status, tell everyone you know about this, SPREAD THE WORD!!!! Get it out there that ABC AND JASON MESNICK ARE DIRTY BASTARDS!!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:29 AM
All I have to say is holy shit balls….
Deanna is going to be mighty pissed off at this, because Melissa will get a way bigger pity party.
And Melissa and Jillian should come visit me in Northern Alberta, I WILL find them each a nice ukranian boy to marry!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:29 AM
155-lol
February 18th, 2009 at 2:30 AM
Wow, I do not know what to say or think but I am really pissed at Jason. Being divorced, he should know what it feels like to have his heart broken. Where was his compassion for Mel? why take her on national tv and traumatize her? what a jerk!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:30 AM
Steve, I have been reading your blog for as long as I have been watching TB, which is as long as you have blogging on it lol, and I have to agree with what you said at the beginning of Part One — I am sick of this crap too. That they could manipulate people this way, to hurt Mel and get Jason to go along with it. This just sucks.
I haven’t quite figured out whether I want to watch or not, but I am thinking not. But I will keep on reading your blog. Thanks for letting us know what was going on this season. What the others said – you’re hot! And so is Maddie!!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:33 AM
I want to cry for Melissa. Jason is a creep. He was played by ABC and I’m sure they knew all along that he would come out looking like the villain in the end. I will not be suprised if they side with Melissa and use her to help save their reputation.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:33 AM
Maybe Melissa and Steve can date after all of this is over.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Man, this whole story is getting freaky. I just checked into that other blog that claims to have an inside scope…here’s an update….
http://bachelornews.blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
An Update on the Finale controversy…
Remember, its not about the who…its about the how ! But RealitySteve was incorrect, he should have stated its about the “when”….
As those of you who have read this blog know, I first reported the potential news of Jason and Molly being the final couple. I’ve deleted that post due to the fact that I’ve just received an email from my source with further information that I will not yet release until we can receive a confirmation that the information is 100% accurate. I have reason to believe that some of the net rumors regarding Melissa, as well as Jason, are just that, rumors and innuendo which were provided by a person who has an axe to grind with someone at ABC. There’s more to this story than what you have read and seen on Youtube. Stay tuned, this story is far from over.
Peace,
Aletheia
February 18th, 2009 at 2:34 AM
If Jason faked liking all the women, he sure layed it all on mighty thick. Especially the overnight dates. What a sleaze. If it was fake, he didn’t have to just be ALL OVER THEM all the time. A kiss here and there would have been sufficient. Just to “play along” and “get to know everyone” But he played it for all it was worth. He’s a manwhore and a slut.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Thanks for the fun, Steve. I’m not buying it. How much is ABC paying you? They screwed up with the screen shot of the hand and the ring. It was always about Melissa . Read Jason’s body language. Look at his eyes when he’s with Melissa. He’s just way too expressive and gives it away. It’s been obvious. ABC is just trying to throw us off. I’m sure ATFR will be about Jason meeting Melissa’s family and AFRT2 will be a wedding. Thanks for the fun. Cheers!!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:35 AM
I’d like to see some case law where a public figure successfully wins a defamation case when there was no evidence of falsity or malice.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:36 AM
Molly bugs and always has. Every show I tell my husband that Molly needs to go home, she is super annoying. “What’s your favorite meal” blah blah blah. Ugh, I liked Jason but couldn’t figure out why he was keeping her around. Jillian was way prettier and cooler then Molly so was Mel. I am so disappointed in him and the show. I feel sorry for him having to listen to her annoying voice drone on and on. Poor ty. I must say I am DONE with this show.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:36 AM
I didn’t type #164. Fill in YOUR name people.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:36 AM
Like others, I am curious about when the Molly connection was first made. Checked back on my posts and before the “night sleepers” wake up and start posting, I’m just beating the rush by reposting 3 of my guesses so I can say “told you” before everyone else starts claiming they guessed it
Good sleuthing, everyone!
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posted 020509 @1P
We have heard Jason’s interviews currently saying he is engaged. That is what is throwing everybody off regarding the FRC marriage speculation. And Steve mentions that there could be significant editing if he reveals too many clues before the final.
So, what if there is a wedding planned just prior to the final airing? That would also account for Steve being able to unravel it all the next morning, which would both not be revealed nor make sense the night of the airing.
I say, look for a moratorium on all Jason interviews up to the week before the FRC.
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posted February 15th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
(Inspired by JeffS clue, Meatloaf)
So we gotta make the most of our one night together
When it’s over you know
We’ll both be so alone
Like a bat out of hell
I’ll be gone when the morning comes
When the night is over
Like a bat out of hell I’ll be gone gone gone
Like a bat out of hell I’ll be gone when the morning comes
But when the day is done
And the sun goes down
And the moonlight’s shining through
Then like a sinner before the gates of heaven
I’ll come crawling on back to you
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posted February 16th, 2009 at 11:53 am
To 1273 (MelFan) & 1251 (notsorealityfan)
….What a concept! It was MOLLY who dated Jason before TB.
That’s why her dad told her not to cry…because they both were certain she’d be the F1. That’s why she has stayed so much in the background. THEY are the ones who’ve been “acting” out their parts….by NOT showing their attraction to each other. Who can remember where Molly was during the GH shoot? I don’t think she did a bust cast, did she?
Things that make you go “hmmmm”: she had a “golfing outfit” for him when he arrived on the HTD…how would she know his size/preference…and in Molly’s LR he puts his foot on their coffee table, a little too “familiar”? Things are not as they seem..
February 18th, 2009 at 2:36 AM
The only reason I have ever watched The Bachelor in the first place was because I wanted to see a love story. I Never could figure out which one they chose, but all the editing, no wonder. It wasn’t just me that couldn’t figure it out, they wanted me to believe it was the other person each time. I so wanted DeAnna to pick Jason last year, and it broke my heart when she broke his. I’m old enough to be Jason’s mom– and I so wanted him to find someone. I guess he did, but it’s very, very sad that ABC forced him to do it this way, and hurt Melissa and perhaps Molly too in the process. I’m sure he had to sign a contract, but that is not fair. After people find this out, anyone who would go on that show would be REALLY STUPID, knowing the truth, and that ABC has the option to choose for you who you you are going to propose to.
I am such a dork, but the story I had figured out from your clues would have made such a better ending. All those political references, –like the Obama, Biden sign in Jason’s yard and what you said about what you knew in regard to the Bachelor after Barack Obama’s address to the nation, I was convinced , that Molly was either related to the President or Vice President in some way, and of course you just had to make some reference to the way Jillian said she liked it, which convinced me she was from the Secret Service, there to protect Molly. They couldn’t have a Secret Service “guy” in a rose ceremony. Well, I hope Melissa reads this and gets a good laugh. You gotta admit, having a politician’s family in a 2nd AFTR with no audience would be pretty big.
Why do you think I apologized for calling the whole show a load of crap? I thought I had insulted the President of the United States or the Vice President, and one of their family members. I love our President and Vice President and have so much respect for them.
Now that I know it was just ABC calling the shots for Jason, I will take back my apology, and the show is a load of crap. Guess what, Steve?. The expos clue works here too, because you exposed them for what they really are. I’ll finish out this season, but after this I am done, and I sincerely hope they are too!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:37 AM
where are all these emails everyone is referring to??????????
February 18th, 2009 at 2:37 AM
Loved the videos – this is fascinating.
One piece of this makes no sense… if he wanted Molly – why not just pick her and have a happy ending? The Bachelor franchise has been best served – and made the most money from Trista and Ryan – a true love story with genuine people, genuine feelings.
Had he picked Molly, proposed and they lived happily ever after – they could have another 3-part special on their wedding etc… by doing this Jason looks like a insincere jerk – and The Bachelor franchise is damaged.
It makes no sense for producers to push for this just for one extra hour of TV (the ATFR show) – when they can make more money another way.
Also – it seems so out of character for Jason to go along with this and toy with Melissa’s feelings – it’s so CRUEL – and he never seemed cruel.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:38 AM
Hopefully people will rally around Mel, and maybe some of the people from previous seasons will help her through this . . . sigh. Poor, poor girl
. I, like Steve, just honestly can’t wrap my head around someone actually doing this!!! HOW could he do it?!?!!? Arrrrggggh 
February 18th, 2009 at 2:38 AM
http://bachelornews.blogspot.com She has since removed her posts about it and says it may not be true??
February 18th, 2009 at 2:38 AM
The absolute best revenge would be to get another network to do their own “Bachelorette” type show and have Melissa on… only not playing any mind games!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:42 AM
Boy would it be fun to come up with 20 questions for Molly.
1.If you could only eat one food for the rest of our life…
2. What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?
3. Why are you such a man-stealing whore?
February 18th, 2009 at 2:42 AM
Elle,
I agree!!! I think it would have helped way more to have another calm and successful wedding/marriage . . . this just damages it horribly!!!! yeah, you get a spike in ratings, but what about next season??
I also agree about it being CRUEL . . . honestly, even in the very VERY best case scenario (Jason truly did want to propose to Mel and then changed his mind honestly after 2 mo.s and asked to take it back and try with Molly, no pre-planning) Jason comes off as cruel for dumping Mel in such a public way, you know? HOW insensitive!!!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:44 AM
Thanks Steve for giving us the info early.
While I realize it’s just a show, I feel bad for Melissa because she is not an actor, she is a real person, with real feelings involved. If she did not know about this, to be embarrassed like this in front of millions of viewers is horrible.
It doesn’t even compare to what Deanna did to Jason. Not at all.
I am also thankful that her parents weren’t dragged into this drama. They must be thanking their lucky stars.
Whether or not Molly knew any of this was going to happen, for her to continue to date him knowing he was engaged, speaks volumes for the type of person she really is.
The person I really feel sorry for in all of this….is Ty. The poor child has to go to daycare, or preschool and kids can be horrible. Not to mention that he went through a few months of seeing Melissa and now all of a sudden he’s seeing Molly.
I was expecting a twist, but this was way more than I expected. Thanks for the heads up Steve.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:45 AM
update
something from ABC board…
“I always tell people that there is 2 sides to a story. You will get to read about Mel’s side on March 3, 2009. Please kindly refrain from drawing any conclusion without seeing the entire episodes that airs on March 2, 2009. Her myspace will be up and running on March 2, 2009 as of 11:00pm. Jason and Mel continue to be great friends. Please don’t believe everything you read. Every rumour, gossip and story always is not true. I don’t know who this reality steve guy is and neither does Mel but it is not the entire truth.”
February 18th, 2009 at 2:45 AM
something from ABC board…
“I always tell people that there is 2 sides to a story. You will get to read about Mel’s side on March 3, 2009. Please kindly refrain from drawing any conclusion without seeing the entire episodes that airs on March 2, 2009. Her myspace will be up and running on March 2, 2009 as of 11:00pm. Jason and Mel continue to be great friends. Please don’t believe everything you read. Every rumour, gossip and story always is not true. I don’t know who this reality steve guy is and neither does Mel but it is not the entire truth.”
February 18th, 2009 at 2:46 AM
That weird blog person is now posting on the ABC board . . . who IS that???
February 18th, 2009 at 2:46 AM
Actually, I know that Jason decided to pretend to go along with the storyline, but secretly told both Melissa and Molly the truth. He did propose to Mel, but Molly knew it was going to happen and she was the one- Mel knew it was just acting at that point, but decided to go along with it because Jillian agreed to as well. Yes, even Jill knew by then- she was hurt, but understood. Mel agreed and is going to be the heartbroken bachelorette- but knowing the public was going to be in an uproar after the AFTR part 1, they filmed part 2 to help them all out so Molly and jason wouldn’t be hated…
February 18th, 2009 at 2:47 AM
Thanks Steve. ABC is spinning right now trying to fix this. Poor Melissa. I know she got a good edit but this sucks. Molly and Jason deserve eachother- what about Ty? RUKidding was right Jason is a crappy father. It is sick to bring a 3 yr old child into this. What an example. Steve- things will get crazier in the days to come. Stay strong- your fans love ya. Maddie too-
February 18th, 2009 at 2:48 AM
I guess i figured out why no bachelors have been married yet.. They proabably give you more money or incentive if you pick one. Brad was the only man that would not take that bribe leaving him with no one.. I applaud him.
My stomache hurts knowing i have been played for ratings.. i guess you cant be a hopless romantic when it comes to reality tv..
i hope abc and jason had a lot of shits and giggles .
because i sure didnt
February 18th, 2009 at 2:50 AM
So what does everyone think ABC will do about all of this? THis info is all over the internet now. Stay stong Steve!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:50 AM
One other point… if Jason wanted to break up with Melissa – why do it on TV? On the ATFR show? With Chris Harrison?
If he realized later that he preferred Molly – then why not have some class and break up with Melissa privately? It’s so out of character for Jason – so cruel of him.
Also – to “aha”’s point above… why in the world would Molly and Melissa go along with this nonsense? That is ridiculous.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:51 AM
Hey Everybody…STOP GOING TO THAT LISA’S BLOG LINK THAT’S BEEN POSTED HERE!! SHE/HE IS MAKING MONEY OFF OF STEVE’S SCOOP ‘CAUSE EACH TIME YOU CLICK ON THAT LINK SHE/HE GETS $$ FROM AD’S ON IT! STEVE ISN’T MAKING A DIME FROM ANY OF THIS AND SOMEONE ELSE IS TRYING TO. THEY HAVE NO INSIDE INFORMATION, NO SCOOPS.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:51 AM
When did Jason fall in love with Molly? I don’ t get this part. Before the show? How? or during the show? When did they know? and why did RS say that ABC wanted to do a drama show and have Jason fall in love with Melissa while really liking Molly? How can someone NOT know that the guy is love with someone else? i can pick up when my boyfriend TALKS to another woman, let alone falling in love with another one. Are all women that slow? How could Melissa NOT have known? There is NO WAY that Jason is that much of a creep to go behind her back and while they are engaged? NO WAY! NO WAY! IF, he truly was having second thoughts. It would be bad news, but at least his heart is in the right place. He just does NOT strike me as someone who would do that sort of thing to another woman. There is just NO way, I just can’t believe it, sorry RS.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:52 AM
I really hope this wasn’t played out from the beginning to hurt Melissa and I hope now Melissa was in on it knowing she will be the next bachelorette. So is Molly and Jason really in love or are they just playing out the contract to appear to be in love ?
well my thought about the bird/being a mockingbird wasn’t right but in a way it ties in to my statement maybe STeve was eluding to a mockery/mocking.ha.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:53 AM
I wonder if the new blogger is an ABC plant.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:56 AM
Now Aletheia is stating on blogspot this:
“I’ve just received an email from my source with further information that I will not yet release until we can receive a confirmation that the information is 100% accurate. I have reason to believe that some of the net rumors regarding Melissa, as well as Jason, are just that, rumors and innuendo which were provided by a person who has an axe to grind with someone at ABC. There’s more to this story than what you have read and seen on Youtube. Stay tuned, this story is far from over.”
Steve is she referring to you with “an axe to grind”?
February 18th, 2009 at 2:56 AM
I am completely shocked. I watched the overnight dates and thought to myself “this is not the Jason that we fell in love with last season” and it is clearer now. The Jason I felt sorry for would not bed every woman like that knowing he would reject 2/3. This is not the Jason that we watched get down on one knee and propose only to be rejected by the woman he had fallen in love with on national television. How dare Jason inflict that kind of pain on another human being. And, even IF ABC didn’t plan the entire thing (which I believe they did for ratings), why would he go back to Molly? And why would idiot Molly take him back? HE DUMPED YOU ON TELEVISION HONEY. They are serious scum bags. I just don’t understand. If it just didn’t work out with Melissa, OKAY, I can accept that, it’s The Bachelor, we really can’t expect it to, but going back to the runner-up? Come on. Realize The Bachelor just didn’t work, move on and find another, non-reality show related woman to play house with. JASON IS THE WORST BACHELOR THERE HAS EVER BEEN!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:58 AM
Ok… some thoughts…
1. Wow.
2. When did this conspiracy start? Night 1? Did Jason meet Molly that night and want to call the whole thing off and just run off with her, thus prompting all of this? If so, in addition to the pity I have for Mel, I can’t help but think of all 23 of the other girls!
2. Poor Mel.
3. Jason is a pig. How he could do that to someone is beyond me. Those are some crocodile tears on the balcony, that’s for sure.
4. I can’t imagine any man or woman wanting to be on the Bachelor/ette now, either as the object of affection or as a contestant after all this.
5. Steve, you and your doggie are adorable!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:05 AM
I was hoping that this year ABC would let us see a love story between two people play out. Jason, a single father, heart broken after last season by Deanna would meet a woman, spark a connection-both physical and intellectual and we would get to see it played out on television. In the end, we would be happy that he had fallen in love again and would be starting a new family with a new wife. I mean, if it was Molly the whole time (which I didn’t see it. They spent one skanky night in a tent and the next morning she proudly flaunted that she was wearing his clothes as she did the walk of shame back to the mansion) I would have liked to see it progress. Because to me, Molly was a lifeless robot and there was zero connection there. I was hopeful ABC would play this one out differently. Especially after last season..all the screen caps made it seem like Deanna would for sure choose Jason: his family/her family, his son, his life it all seemed so perfect and ABC tricked us with their editing. I sincerely hoped to see Jason fall in love with a woman that he would end up proposing to, not see more dumb editing to trick us. EFF ABC! SUCH BS! If it was Molly..they should have freaken edited it correctly so that we could see a love story unfold. It was break Melissa’s heart, but it would be honest. I will never watch another season of The Bachelor again.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:06 AM
Thanks, Steve!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:08 AM
Seriously…this is awful…awful that this was done to Melissa.
I absolutely believe Jason agreed to this entire set up ahead of time too. All I can think about is how on last night’s episode Molly said to Jason something to the effect of “Do you ever think that you may choose someone and then look back and say I made a mistake and I should’ve picked the other girl?” Jason’s eyes looked like they were going to pop out of his head.
This entire thing makes me sick to my stomach.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:08 AM
I wonder what ABC is going to do now . . . will they maybe retape some stuff? Or just let it all go on as is?
February 18th, 2009 at 3:08 AM
Also, Jeremy Cade (F3 last season) is now dating Amy, a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Wouldn’t that have been cute if Jason and Melissa ended up together as well. Double dates!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:10 AM
1. You don’t have enough information to judge any of them yet.
2. RS has a few facts, the rest are guesses or his opinion.
3. Don’t be nieve about why they would go along with it, the were CONTESTANTS on a show about winning. The whole “love story” angle is just that- the writers and producers don’t give a shit about the people in the show or the romantics out there.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:10 AM
What Jason doesn’t know is how the show is going to throw him under the bus and make him go from sympathetic single dad to sleazeball to drive up the ratings…not sure he knew what he was in for.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:11 AM
Thanks for posting early in the a.m. and also early in the season (before the After After). So now the ball is in Fleiss’s and Jason’s courts. (Actually throw Jason two balls, will you?) And throw Maddie a ball so she won’t have to just look out the window. Great treat. Good Dog.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:12 AM
The real loser is Ty.
God help all affiliated with ABC who knowingly participated.
How will you sleep at night knowing a child was involved?
February 18th, 2009 at 3:13 AM
#181…can’t buy that. That would mean Jillian is a great actress and acted out her “hot” tub scene and those tears of hers were not real when she left. Nope, not buying it. She was sincerely sad and hurt. And Mel? She’s great actress as well? Puleeze!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:14 AM
LOL #175!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:14 AM
Someone needs to chat Ty up…you know how kids can’t keep a secret.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:17 AM
Jillian was told after the hot tub scene- instead of spending the night humping- he told her the truth and she asked to be let go- hence the weird editing of that RC. Mel was told earlier on, but did fall in love with Jason- she just wasn’t suppose to, and Jason lead her on per his agreement.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:20 AM
I have a feeling after this ABC is going to do a whole new final rose ceremony with him picking molly and rejecting melissa so that america will not hate the couple, the show, the situation. even though we all know the truth, they are going to try to twist it around and show that this was how it was all along when it really wasn’t. i am sure they are going to edit out a bunch of stuff from the ATFR and maybe even tape it all over again. Either way, I wish Jason and Molly nothing but the ………WORST.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:20 AM
This ending is dusgusting, whether or not it was a planned double-cross for Melissa. Let’s say Jason did just change his mind after a couple months. Well, big deal, breaking off the engagement after a short period is pretty much what happens every single Bachelor season. The disgusting thing is they decide to film the breakup! If Mel wan’t informed in advance, then it’s already despicable on the part of ABC and Jason. It’s really a new low for this series.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:22 AM
This “shocking” ending is exactly why so many hate “reality” TV. The thing about the Bachelor is that it is supposed to be about finding true love and all that good stuff even though it is only done over a 6 week period. Seriously, how many engagements last after a total of 4 or 5 real dates? I think it is OK for Jason to change his mind after the rose ceremony, it would suck for Melissa but I wouldn’t blame him too much. However, if he really does break up with her at the AFTR, that is just indulgent lame Jerry Springer stuff. I thought the Bachelor was above that but apparently not. Molly is probably a decent girl and deserves much better than this contrived crap. As for Jason, hopefully he will use the money he “earned” breaking Melissa’s heart to pay for Ty’s college education.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:25 AM
#199 Anonymous…You took the words right out of my mouth! Under the bus Jason goes and he can take Molly under it for company. He’s a son of a bitch!
He deserves a public thrashing for agreeing to publicly humiliate her. He’s been protrayed as this sensitive, caring daddy. A man who’s eyes well up with tears at the thought of hurting someone and have no doubt we will see those tears flow ONCE AGAIN at the AFRC2. An America will buy it. Wait until the tabloids get a hold of this story. And they will. What a phony he is.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:27 AM
Jason should be pretty scared right now since he is ending up with someone who got a bad edit–doesn’t bode well for his future treatment. It would be different if they had him first get engaged to the mean girl and then realize his “mistake” and go after the nice girl.
Boy Fleiss wasn’t kidding in BusinessWeek when he said he had to do something to make the show unpredictable, and “just when you thought it was over it’s not over” (Hear that Jason?) Good luck dude!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:28 AM
What I don’t get is what is/was so special about Molly? How/why was SHE the person chosen by ABC to be THE ONE for Jason? And what if Jason had said yes to ABC’s plan but realized he didn’t/couldn’t/wouldn’t fall in love with her and go through with their plan?
February 18th, 2009 at 3:30 AM
Where is RU Kidding? I’d like to hear what they have to say, as I always thought they were a Bachelor insider (maybe a former Bachelorette or someone on staff?).
February 18th, 2009 at 3:30 AM
SWEET!!! Anyone who is silly enough to participate in this show to find “real” love needs a major reality check.So, no, I do not feel sorry for Melissa. She willingly put herself into a totally unrealistic situation and got herself engaged to a man she barely knew. Given the history of this show people should honestly know better. I have always wondered about women (and men) who claim they have fallen in love with a total stranger in six weeks in a totally unrealistic environment with a bunch of other women (or man) competing… I cannot wait for the ATFR shows.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:35 AM
Just remember one thing, ABC’s the “puppetmaster”, there’s no timeline revealed here as to when Jason “agreed” to do any “dirty deed” here…if he signed any contracts with ABC prior to them approaching Jason with this scenario, he would’ve been legally bound to do what they wanted him to do.
Perhaps that “sobbing” scene on the balcony was him being overwhelmed with guilt at what he was about to do, knowing what a terrible thing he was doing, but had no choice but to do it, being contractually obligated….
Go easy on the 2 hearts of Jason and Molly…and compassionate for Melissa’s breaking heart if these all pan out true…for I don’t think what Jason did would be the best example of a good parent and done willingly on National TV
just my $.02 worth…
February 18th, 2009 at 3:35 AM
just wanted to say thanks steve for the “heads up” on this piece of crap showcasing a young girl being humiliated on national tv.
hope you don’t mind, forwarded your site and youtubes to tmz so they can scoop abc lololololol
i am sure this will be all over the news by morning…..great blog!
and maddie is adorable
winks-you’re pretty cute too
February 18th, 2009 at 3:36 AM
BB,
I think he fell for her himself, just really early . . . but ABC just didn’t want it to be that simple, so they concocted this.
I’m going to bed! Whew!!! I’m glad Steve posted tonight!!!!! I can’t wait to see the fallout!!!!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:39 AM
Over on the ABC blog. it looks like the bachelor blogger is contradicting some of the info here on RS.
http://abc.go.com/primetime/bachelor/index?pn=mb&cat=15348&tid=570910
As those of you who have read this blog know, I first reported the potential news of Jason and Molly being the final couple. I’ve deleted that post due to the fact that I’ve just received information from my source with further news that I will not yet release until we can receive a confirmation that the information is 100% accurate. I have reason to believe that some of the net rumors regarding Melissa, as well as Jason, are just that, rumors and innuendo which were provided by a person who has an axe to grind with someone at ABC. There’s more to this story than what you have read and seen on Youtube. Stay tuned, this story is far from over.
Peace,
Aletheia
February 18th, 2009 at 3:40 AM
I knew from the very beginning something must have happened with Melissa. I saw the Bonnie Hunt interview and the one for the Seattle station and when Mel’s name was mentioned Jason had a weird look on his face. I thought he ended up with Dee or Jill.
What I couldn’t figure out was how someone as sweet and cute as Mel would be attracted to J. I thought she would be the one to dump him.
I guess it’s not hard to figure out why J’s first wife left him. I think she must have run away screaming.
Can you answer one more question? Does Shannon know Bevin? If she does it is more of ABC “creative” editing. If they know each other then of course Shannon’s going to ask about Jason and Bevin will let her know all about him. So ABC would tell Shannon to let J know all she knows about him (cue the psycho music) without telling him how she knew. Or maybe she tells him but they never air that part.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:44 AM
I knew that Fleiss and the rest of the producers of this show were capable of playing with peoples’ feelings to get ratings, but this takes the cake!
Trista blasted them in her season for trying to spark a fight between her and Ryan just to get ratings..I realized then what these people were willing to do for the almighty buck.
I believe you Steve, cuz I can’t imagine the producers would have lead us so clearly to Melissa if it hadn’t been a ruse.
My question to Molly would be…do you really want to be with a guy who is willing to be manipulated this way and in turn, manipulate Melissa just to save a show that’s been struggling? How can you ever trust him after this???
Yikes.
I hope this fiasco backfires on ABC big time, and this stupid show gets put to bed for good.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:46 AM
thanks RS, i have a feeling this will be all over the internet and headlines tomorrow. Hopefully people will catch on that ABC is the puppet master of this whole show and uses everyone as their pawn. However, that does not excuse the fact that Jason consciously choose to hurt Melissa and dump her for Molly. SCUMBAG. I’m glad that you were the first to get the news out.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:47 AM
W.O.W.
jason is such a flippin’ loser!
…and to think that SO MANY ppl supported him, felt sorry for him and voted for him to be on the show!
ABC played with human emotions just for ratings…..? how low..
February 18th, 2009 at 3:48 AM
After the first two weeks or so, the girls are never together. Only with handlers. They do not spend a week with their families, only filming time. What they know of the outside world and what they think about The Bachelor is filtered through the crew and the handlers. Melissa was clueless about what was going on. What Molly would have known would have been what Jason told her or what her handlesrs fed her – until after the FRC filming – after NZ.
I don’t think anyone who goes on this show has any realization how it “sticks” to you. Your perceived actions on the show are recalled over and over in news and blogs and fan sites, You are forever The Bachelor. I wish Jason, Molly, Melissa and Jillian well in their real lives and hope that they can put this firmly behind them. If Molly and Jason are really making a go at real love, well good luck. These are real people with real lives and real families. Hopefull they will not be subject to the stupid cruel harassment that other cast have.
The Bachelor should be classified with Survivor and Real World and ANTM and True Beauty and TAR. It should not be mistaken for a benign soap opera. Cast of these other shows have been able to move on without harrasment despite their behavior. Lets hope that the principals of The Bachelor can do the same.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:50 AM
IMPORTANT! Please, someone email Reality Steve ASAP and let him know his address and phone number are publicly available online, associated with his URL (I saw it in post on the ABC board and reported it as a privacy violation, so I think the post was removed). If he doesn’t want his contact information to be public, he should change his URL registry information right away.
I don’t have his email and don’t want to take the time to figure out how to contact him beyond posting this, so please email him to let him know. Thanks!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:51 AM
I’ve never posted before, but this makes me sick. Poor Melissa has been mistreated by men her entire life (according to her friends anyway), and they let this happen to her. She will be emotionally scarred for life, and will probably never trust again.
And my opinion of Jason just went straight down the drain. What a jerk. (Jerk is NOT the word I wanted to use, but I don’t know what is allowed on this board. Just imagine the most profane name you can think of, and that’s my new opinion of him.) As a side note, why is it always the guys who seem the nicest who end up being the biggest jerks in reality?
And to think I felt so bad for him on Deanna’s season! He deserved what he got and more! I think I’m done letting this “reality” show suck me in and waste my emotional energy. I’ll be crying next Monday BEFORE the ATFR shocker for sure, just in anticipation of what is to come. Congratulations Fleiss. You got your high ratings this season. Wait until next season. I hope your evil little creation gets canned.
Also, I agree with the others, Steve is pretty hot. LOL.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:55 AM
don’t know if this has been said or not..
maybe they filmed a separate proposal with jason and molly to make molly think that she was the chosen one.. (but they don’t show us this..) maybe all her visits to seattle were under the assumption that she’s the fiance (so she really was innocent).. this way, the whole plot would have played out exactly the way ABC wanted without either of the girls suspecting anything..
February 18th, 2009 at 3:55 AM
Thanks Steve! you look handsome.
February 18th, 2009 at 4:02 AM
All I can say is if this turns out to be true, I am DONE with the show. Maybe they planned for this to be the last season and wanted to go out with a bang (no pun intended)
February 18th, 2009 at 4:05 AM
now i don’t even want to watch the upcoming episodes. the whole idea that Jason was playing along all this time is disgusting and unethical. i would actually feel ‘violated’ if i had been any of the contestants on the show.
i hope Melissa comes out alright. the psychologial and emotional harm of being a dumpee again – this time on national tv – is irreparable
February 18th, 2009 at 4:08 AM
WOW is all i have to say. I can’t wait to see how this plays out now in the coming weeks. Will ABC try to cover their a@@es now and change retape? Hmmm… We’ll see. I think Jason is a first class asshole and I feel bad for Melissa. And I have no words for the skany cheating Molly. I never liked that girl from the beginning. Thanks RS for the scoop.
February 18th, 2009 at 4:10 AM
I emailed steve and told him about the URL info. His email is always at the bottom of his posts, for future reference
February 18th, 2009 at 4:11 AM
WHY Is everyone hating on Molly?? Seriously, i LIKE her…am i crazy??? I don’t think so..i think Molly has a good head on her shoulders and is smart, funny, articulate , good balance of strength and relies on jason…what’s wrong with Molly?? I like MOLLY…i think you guys are all crazy to be so upset with this…open your eyes…Molly is amazing. ABC just edited her to be a certain way but i saw the real Molly at F3 and i just liked her after that. OPEN YOUR EYES PEOPLE!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 4:12 AM
i dont know if this has been posted or not.. but if all 3 of them were in on this, maybe this is another one of ABC’s sick tricks.. maybe they want us to feel sorry for melissa so that everyone would vote her to be the next bachelorette (so this way, it benefits both melissa and ABC.. melissa can continue her fame on TV, and ABC would have lots of viewers for next season’s bachelorette — melissa b/c we’d feel sorry for her!)
February 18th, 2009 at 4:16 AM
First off, thanks Steve. Thanks for giving me my life back and for once again reminding me that my first impressions can and often are wrong. I liked Jason and felt so badly for him at the end of last season. At this point, I absolutely love Deanna. She rocks my world in fact. I may even watch her godawful show now just to show my appreciation to her.
What I don’t understand and what you may perhaps not be able to answer is why ABC would risk this coming out (and they had to at least suspect it might at some point) and not just re-film the proposal. They could have gotten away with just letting people believe they did promo shots with both girls or that they had stand-ins to explain why he had a hand that very obviously wasn’t Molly’s in the initial screencaps.
I suppose the bigger question is why would they be so stupid as to freaking release those caps when they knew well and good that they were going to do this?
I know that they think this makes for good TV, but I still think it would have served their purpose more (insofar as pushing the love story angle/premise of the show) to have refilmed the FRC and had him propose to Molly.
Ah, I’m rambling. Sorry.
And for the record…from this point on, I will be about as casual and disinterested about this crap show as Maddie was during your filming.
Once more, thanks Steve!
February 18th, 2009 at 4:26 AM
ABC gave us a fat clue…
when they showed molly saying
“what if you pick the wrong girl..”
and dad says to molly, you are a winner…
jason says molly’s the best kisser, he says he can’t get enough of her…soooo many clues…i don’t understand why everyone is surprised!!
February 18th, 2009 at 4:33 AM
What a stupid show…. Odds have never been good for meeting the love of your life IN REAL life…much less on a TV show. It is strictly entertainment…(sic) And the males and females involved are there for their own reasons…fame, fortune…ect…not for true love.
Good for RS figuring out the whole deal… he is more entertaining than the show!! Glad I will not be forced to watch to find out the ending.
February 18th, 2009 at 4:39 AM
thanks, Steve, thanks for your effort in putting this all together.
I can’t wait till the Final Rose Ceremony to see Jason win an academy award for best actor , playing Melissa a fool…playing some guy that’s madly in love w. her.. this will be interesting!!
February 18th, 2009 at 4:43 AM
Can’t say this surprises me. The network producers don’t care about feelings and emotions when it comes to the ratings. They have enough money to hire psychiatrists for the contestants.
This is going overboard. I can’t believe they would knowingly tool with someone’s heart… all for the sake of shock value.
Of course, ABC/Fleiss will deny, deny, deny that they had anything to do with it.
It’s so sad!
February 18th, 2009 at 4:55 AM
#231 – You are not alone, I like Molly too.
February 18th, 2009 at 5:02 AM
WOW wow WoW!!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 5:15 AM
Thanks Steve for giving us these videos. I’m really disgusted with Jason, Molly and TPTB. It’s funny how they decided it was ok to let Jason violate his contract isn’t it? In previous seasons the couple had to atleast pretend to be a couple for a certain period of time. Now, they want us to believe that he changed his mind and that’s all this is?
NO WAY. That couldn’t have happened without their permission and knowledge. Why was it “an emergency” to film the ATFR is January? Perhaps they promised him that to get him to go along with it, so he didn’t have to keep up the charade longer.
Great blog, you have a new fan.
February 18th, 2009 at 5:20 AM
Ooops let me try again…
First off – thanks RS! This was fun and the scoop veeery juicy. I appreciate the clips too. It was great to see and hear you. You are fun and so adorable. Hmmm, I think you should contact Melissa to get more scoop and maybe even take her out! How cute you two would be together! Btw don’t drink that crap Dasani water. It’s all processed crap. Drink only spring water. It’s the best kind of water for your body. Never, never drink “drinking” water. Okay, enuff big sis lecturing…
Now for that rat, sweatmeister aka Jason. boy, do I hate him even more than I did before. I always thought he was some huuuge dork for doing this twice. Now he’s a dork as well as evil. I thought it was a lousy thing involving his kid in this stuff. Moreover, the guy is no stud. Hardly. He’s just a nerd who never got over being rejected by women and so here he ends up. Looo-hoo-ser!
And poor Melissa. I can’t imagine how she is coping. I never even considered Molly as a serious contender. You’re right – it was the edit. God and isn’t her seventies make-up a horror? I know, I know, she seems like a decent person, but man that eyeshadow! Well, that’s Jason’s burden now. Poor little, Melissa. He such an effin jerk because he sure played up his attraction to her – he was always all over her – and now I see he did it all for the money. I knew he lacked integrity. He’s such a slime. For him Molly represents the type of “golden girl” he could never get in h.s. She’s like a prize to him. I mean, my god, enough with the eye comments already. He’s scum, Fleiss is scum and everyone who goes along with the lies is also scum. Lame-o bullcrappy show.
But great fun here. Thanks a bunch Steve. I’m a new fan.
February 18th, 2009 at 5:21 AM
THANK YOU jerushah <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
February 18th, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Ya’ know this whole thng just pisses me waaaay off. I could see just about any other bachelor doing this but not Jason! After Deanna humiliated him so bad I find it astounding that he could turn around and do something 1,000,000 times worse to someone else. What an ass!!! I hope Molly steps all over him inside and out. He will get his just rewards. We may not ever know but it will happen. After all, God don’t like UGLY!!!!!! Shame on you Jason and the “Bachelor” rock you crawled out from underneath. UGH
February 18th, 2009 at 5:26 AM
Steve apparently has the facts right, but his take on Melissa being “blindsided” by this is pure speculation.
There are 4 possible scenarios:
1. Jason genuinely changed his mind and discussed it with Melissa before the ATFR taping. She knew what was going to happen at the ATFR and was okay with it. She may even have agreed to act like she was upset.
2. The whole thing was a put up job with Melissa, Jason, and Molly in on it from the begining.
3. The producers and Jason were in on it and they agreed to humiliate Melissa on national TV.
4. Jason genuinely changed his mind but waited to dump and humiliate Melissa on the ATFR program.
I believe #1 or #2 are possible but I refuse to believe #3 or #4.
Melissa is a popular and somewhat sympatheitc figure to many viewers, and to humiliate her like this would bring big ratings but would also end TB franchise.
Jason, whatever you might think of him, would not agree to humiliate a woman on national TV just to boost TV ratings.
Steve may have the right facts but he does not know the motivation and he admits that.
Everyone is so quick to believe the worst case because that is the “juiciest” scenario.
I don’t care what you think of Jason or TPTB , I for one refuse to believe that they would allow #3 or #4 to happen.
And I beleive that Steve has done a disservice to everyone involved by speculating on something he doesn’t know.
Becasue Steve had an inside scoop on what happens, and because he gave us a bunch of lame clues, we are to believe that he knows what was going on inside everybody’s head?
You got your 15 minutes Steve. Congratulations.
February 18th, 2009 at 5:28 AM
Excellent point #234! Zing!
Okay I gotta go to beeeed. Dammit Steve.
February 18th, 2009 at 5:33 AM
Melissa would have to be an idiot to agree to be the next bachelorette. After TPTB played and manipulated her? Please let her have more sense than that and not be sweet-talked into it.
The only one that people will remember in the aftermath here is that Jason is a complete shithead and piss poor example to Ty. And I’m sure TPTB knew that from the beginning. They get a fall guy, a shocking ending and bigger ratings.
But, Steve, while I’m sure you’re about to get no end of shit for leaking this, it’s all going to backfire on the show, evidence will come out, their credibility (is there any left at 0 for 12?!) will be shot. In the end, don’t people want a love story/happy ending? A little drama, ok, but when he dumps Melissa do they honestly think people are going to be thinking, ‘hey, didn’t see that coming, nicely played Bachelor!’ No. People will be let down and then pissed when they find out they were manipulated.
I’m more interested now in how they try to spin this than watching the show! (I’m also so disappointed in Chris. Of course he’d have to know. I always thought he was a pretty genuine guy with this hosting gig that happened to be a hit. It’s not like he could refuse to go along, guess he’d be out of a job. Go back to HGTV Chris! It’s not worth it!)
February 18th, 2009 at 5:36 AM
M A D D I E
THE NEXT BACHERORLETTE
February 18th, 2009 at 6:03 AM
To 144:
Although I agree with you that advising a client to stay away from posting such a video, I have to disagree here. Truth is an absolute defense and if RS amended his information to call it “opinion” then he is no more likely of losing a suit than the tabloids are for spreading their own lies. Also, since Jason Mesnick is a public figure, RS is more than protected. This is only libel if it’s untrue and not prefaced as opinion or alleged information.
Second, I would love to read up on the case history you mention that shows a precedent for this sort of litigation. In my experience, this sort of “suit” would be laughed out of court before it even got there. Not to mention the fact that ABC’s lawyers would have to advice executives that bringing suit against RS could, and probaly would, lead to countersuit. Not to mention the negative press such a lawsuit would attract.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:06 AM
RS is an ASS.
giving us stupid clues, making us even more confused.
in his blogs & video segments, he always repeated and repeated the same thing.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:12 AM
WOW – just WOW. No more kool-aid for me. Thanks Steve, and please don’t let Maddie be the next Bachelorette
February 18th, 2009 at 6:15 AM
you are 100% correct. Money $$$ (ratings) first everything else comes later. The producers were told to “Get the damn ratings who cares how you do it.”
THANK YOU
February 18th, 2009 at 6:18 AM
You know, the GH group date is more telling now than ever… think about it. When they had Jillian play the wife wearing the wig; kind of a disguise of sorts. That script was a complete foreshadowing of events. Somebody, somewhere said it was like Jillian (but in “real life”, Molly) was really the wife, the chosen one, while Melissa was on the sidelines being jealous. My point is all scattered because I think Molly was in on it, too.
This last episode she asks Jason something like “what happens if you discover you’ve chosen the wrong girl?” –so she knew then, what was going on. I have no doubt about it. Plus, somebody, somewhere pointed out how Molly kind of smirked when Jason asked her if she would accept this rose… like she knew she had it in the bag.
Trust me, at some point, Molly was in on what was going down and how it played out. I’m certain of that.
Melissa, however will be the next Bachelorette and who knows what kind of goat rodeo they will produce for that.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:20 AM
So what’s the deal with Jason running out on the balcony and crying? How does that fit into all of this????
February 18th, 2009 at 6:26 AM
RS I don’t understand. All along you said “Its not about the who but the how”
Obviously this IS about the who. If what you say is true, and Molly is the one Jason ends up with, then it certainly IS about the who… or am I missing something here?
February 18th, 2009 at 6:28 AM
well, Jason realized that all his adoring fans will discover what a dirtbag he really is. Thus, his agony over the balcony scene. LOL
Personally, I never understood people’s fascination with this guy. He is not attractive, he has a hook nose, receding hair line, and just overall, unappealing.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:29 AM
I think that Jason does not know what love really is and probably will never get married again. Its very disapointing to know that a person who may have had such charachter and a good sense of right and wrong has been corupted by the TV world. He was portrayed in the Bachlorette and this season as well as such a wholesome sane with good judgment and very sensitive to other’s feelings. After a stunt like this, I would be very surpirsed to see him ever truly recover from this.(his wrong action)
He will most probably never find happiness.
Feel bad for him–how could he make such a life and charachter altering decision as to be so deceitful and hurtful for money.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:33 AM
UNREAL…
So here’s my question… what was the deal with Melissa’s family not wanting to be on camera? Did they go back and reshoot that part because they refused to be a part of this once everything unfolded like it did, or were they just smart enough to say GTFO, we’re not participating in all of these shenanigans? Major kudos to them either way!
I never liked Molly from the get-go and this certainly drives the stake in. I imagine most people are hating on Molly because she played a part in this and knowingly hurt Melissa in the process (prOHcess, if you’re from Canadia, like Jillian). She went and visited Jason behind Melissa’s back – to which I say, sorry, chicks before dicks! However, in the end, the two very best contestants in all this mess, Melissa and Jillian, made it out the best in the end… they don’t have to deal with that scumbag Jason in the future and they can hopefully live somewhat normal lives. He and Molly deserve each other if they’re going to be snakes, playing along with Fleiss’ little devious plan.
I refuse to watch the FRC on Monday. I don’t want to be scammed with some fake rose ceremony, where Melissa looks unbelievably happy, unbeknownst to her, it’s all a HUGE act.
I wish everyone would boycott this stupid show so Fleiss won’t get his ratings. I’ll certainly do my part not to watch it.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:03 AM
Jason is an ass…….cant stand him or ABC and I’ll never watch this again.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:11 AM
#249
Hey cut the man some slack….do u rmr reading thru 3000+ posts , some repeating the same crap theories…but apparently u still did it….Hey RS did a great job in those videos
February 18th, 2009 at 7:13 AM
I guessing that Molly knew the whole thing as well. I dont think she has enough character to say no, she is young and immature.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:17 AM
253, I imagine Jason was upset over letting Molly go… even though it was a big act. He was sad he wouldn’t get to see her till the first ATFR… OH WAIT… nevermind.
>:-(
February 18th, 2009 at 7:20 AM
DISGUSTING!! Absolutely DISGUSTING! Jason deserves
EVERYTHING he gets in life! This backfired on ABC ~ there is no way in HELL I’m gonna watch them deliberately set up, humiliate and hurt Melissa! No wonder this poor girl has insecurities!
ABC, Fleiss ~ YOU SUCK!!
Just one of MANY lost viewers!
February 18th, 2009 at 7:22 AM
THANK YOU for posting before I went to work…I can relax and actually do my job now. Sad, so very sad that this has become my life lately! Thanks for the wild ride!
February 18th, 2009 at 7:24 AM
Melissa should sue ABC. I’m done with this show I refuse to watch anymore.
If Molly chooses to go with Jason she needs her head examined.
I never thought they should have picked Jason for the bachelor the guy did not deserve another chance. Looks like he needs to get his head examined.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:26 AM
OOH, one more thing… how about that manipulation of Ty in this whole bit! That poor kid, being drug through the spotlight like this… is he told that Melissa is the one after the “finale” on Monday, only to be told again later on that, “OOPS, you remember ‘daddy’s friend’ that you wouldn’t say hi to when you first met her? Yeah, that’s actually gonna be your soon-to-be stepmom now, not Melissa.”
Hopefully his mother wins FULL custody after all of his dad’s reality tv shenanigans. How confused he must be!
February 18th, 2009 at 7:35 AM
But how do we know with absolute certainty that Melissa wasn’t and isn’t also in on it? Maybe they promised her The Bachelorette in exchange for going along with it? Maybe they paid her a lot of money to go along with it? Those emails “accidentally” being “released” are just too coincidental if you ask me.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:40 AM
I think Melissa was in on it. This is not because I don’t like Melissa, I like all of the F3 girls, but to me this whole scenario reeks of being a set-up for Melissa as next Bachelorette. And I think in order to ensure that she agreed to it, they told her of the plan in advance.
ABC knew it hit gold when Jason was humiliated by proposing to Deanna. His ratings have been so high precisely because he seemed like a good guy and people felt sorry for him. They wanted to recreate that, and what better way to do so than by publicly humiliating yet another contestant and then setting her up to be the next Bachelorette?
I also find it strangely coincidental that e-mails between Melissa and Jason just happened to have leaked last night. How does that even happen? Call it paranoia, but something smells fishy.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:42 AM
# 266 – I guess we’re on the same wavelength.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:42 AM
#266 If Melissa was “in on it” why would they need to tape the ATFR on Jan 18 or 19? They ususally tape it about a week prior to airing. If there was nothing to “spring on her” they could have taped it normally.
I think Jason was “cracking” under the pressure of the charade and they taped it early so he could end it with Melissa.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:43 AM
Hmmm…isn’t Mike Fleiss the brother of Heidi Fleiss. Must run in the family…only we the public were the clients being ***** for ratings. I’m just say….
February 18th, 2009 at 7:43 AM
And I wanted to add that I REALLY hope neither Jillian nor Melissa agree to be the next Bachelorette. Run ladies, as fast as you can!
February 18th, 2009 at 7:44 AM
ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY, MONEY, MONEY. I MEAN IF THEY OFFERED YOU A MILLION DOLLARS WOULDN’T YOU SAY YES.
I’m not saying that is the sum but I am sure jason received sum kind of money.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Lawyer here….
The last 2 lawyers that posted are entirely correct…Jason is a public figure…the truth is an absolute defense to libel, so RealitySteve has nothing to be concerned about.
I think the first lawyer that posted works for ABC myself and is trying to do some damage control and frighten RS into removing his information. Too late for that now….I’m a lawyer and a Reality TV board owner…I’ve posted all the info he gave (giving proper credit) as well as embedded his videos on my site.
Thanks for letting us all in on this farce RS! I don’t entirely hate Jason because he probably just cashed a large paycheck for what he did. He’s certainly not anyone I’d ever want to be romantically involved with though – seems like a total dorky loser and really he’s not even hot. I don’t know how he got paid for this, but I’m betting it’s more money than I’ll make this year. Money talks, though we all would like to think of ourselves as better people – you have to wonder how much $$ it would take to make you do something like this.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Well I hope ABC likes their HUGE ratings in the next few episodes..because I for one will..honestly..NEVER watch The Bachelor again!…How disgusting! Jason is a real a$$!
Poor Melissa..I bet they are hoping she’ll be the next Bachlorette..those ratings would be huge..BUT I hope for her sake she stays far away from these heartless money hungry Jerks at ABC.
&THANKS STEVE!!! Im soo glad I know the truth now & didnt waste my time getting too happily involved-then greatly disapointed with the Jason/mel storyline.
In retrospect now it all makes sense. All of Mollys SUPER confident remarks (she’ll be kissing him for ever, laughing when she says she wont cry in the limo to her dad, etc.) & Why he did favor her, their long ALONE walk in Seatle on the group date, the 1ST EVER sleep over date-on date ONE!!! & I did notice how Jason had his leg up on her parents coffee table!
I hope he’s sooo happy with her cold fish please dont sit next to me on the couch ways! & is super happy wearing stupid hats when he visits her family & is the happiest when his new mother in law drags him to the basement to force him to draw pictures!!!!
Poor Melissa & Poor Ty!
We all felt soooo bad for Jason, we all fell sooo inlove with this sweet, down to earth, HONEST, loving single dad looking for real love..
WHAT A CROCK!
Deanna is SOOO forgiven in my book! I guess she & Hilary (his ex-wife) ..BOTH knew something that we all didnt!!
& Im glad Melissa is spared *another* loser like him that would just use her as means to an end! With no character whats so ever! She deserves sooo much better
& Jason & Molly should go jump off another bridge together!
February 18th, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Thanks Steve…you are a doll.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:46 AM
#269 – Or they taped it early so that Molly and Jason had time together before the ending aired and then they could tape a 2nd AFTR to show everyone how happy the new couple is.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:47 AM
Love you Steve – I have been a fan for years and I applaud the way you have gone about sharing your scoop. Loved the videos! Who knew that you are not only witty and funny but pretty hot too!
February 18th, 2009 at 7:54 AM
I don’t blame Fleiss. Sure it might have been the producer’s idea, but Jason is the “man” that went along with it. Jason could have easily just said “no I won’t do it”. What would the show have done then?
For my first year of watching the show, I did pick a doozy didn’t I? If this comes to pass, and I don’t see any reason it won’t, I won’t be watching again.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:54 AM
SHAME on Jason for getting his child involved in this charade.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:56 AM
The biggest twist is ABC’s attempt to show Jason as a good guy. What kind of a “man” would participate in this cruel mess? He deceived not only Melissa, but all the other women who appeared on the show believing Jason was a man of integrity and worth the risk. Thanks, Steve, for revealing that the Emperor has no clothes . . . and Jason has no morals. What ever ABC attempts to do to salvage Jason’s reputation will be futile – he’s pathetic and so is the production company that orchestrated this.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Jason is a JERKFACE!!! ratings are CRAP compared to someone’s feelings….what a joke the Bachelor is! I loved him in the beginning and I’m sooo disappointed that he would go along with this, and for MOLLY? WTH? She ain’t that grand! It won’t last!
after the heartbreak jason went through with Deanna you would THINK he would never put someone through something like that! MONEY talks and BULL SHIT (Jason) walks!
i do hope they make melissa the bachelorette!!!!
Thanks Steve for coming through
February 18th, 2009 at 7:59 AM
I am just sick over this. Jason whined about Deanna letting him get down on his knee and he does this???? I am so done with Jason!!
He is not smelling like a rose!!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:05 AM
Somehow – I dont believe all of this – RS did a great job in all of this – and for his sake I hope he’s right – But what better way to derail the sluthers that figured it out all along than to plant all of this?? Im hoping Jason comes out of this well – Its so hard for me to believe that such a “good guy” edit would be turned so badly – even if the girls KNEW about it -the edit alone would stink for anyone to go through life with… It will be very interesting too see what really happens..
And I too think ts a bit cooincidental to have the email leaked at this time…
We’ll see -
Either way – Reality Steve – You rock!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Hey guys- I have a feeling that ABC is going to cancel the AFTR ceremonies. They probably didn’t believe that this would leak out… but now it has and is causing some major controversy. I’m sure ABC patrols their own boards… and the news being leaked has been spoken of over there. ABC knows and is most likely reading the reactions.
Watch them pull the shows and issue an apology to the audience, cast members, and especially Melissa.
What do you all think?
February 18th, 2009 at 8:09 AM
I can’t believe I ever had a nice thought about that scum of the earth, Jason. Especially after all the times Melissa told him she is always the dumpee and then to blindside her on national tv. I can’t believe him. He should have let her go humanely. Dirtbag! %#*@
February 18th, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Under the assumption that what RS says is true…
I stopped watching the show about 8 series ago, but was sucked in to this one. It seemed a little too obvious from the beginning that Mel would be the “final” choice, but didn’t think it would come to this. While it’s provided good entertainment on Monday evenings, it’s disgusting what people will put others through for ratings. Then again, that’s “reality tv” for you.
If Melissa is offered a Bachelorette show, and if she has a brain, she will walk away. That goes for Jillian, or any female who knows what went down this season. I don’t know why anyone, unless they are just seeking fame and money, would go on this show knowing how manipulated everything is. I thought the show should have been canceled long ago, and while this season made me temporarily change my mind, I know now I was right the first time around. I certainly won’t be wasting my Monday’s anymore on this show – I’ll be back to watching House or Chuck!
Thanks, RS, for letting the truth be known. I just came across your site yesterday, but will forever be a fan!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:10 AM
People please. Everyone who signs these contracts knows the drill. They esentially give up their rights to privacy and agree to have their dramas “scripted.”
Don’t feel bad for any of them. They are getting the 15 minutes they signed up for… however they are edited.
The fact that viewers are this emotionally involved just shows that the post production team knows how to string you along.
The way it was edited, most viewers believe Molly is distant and cold, while Melissa is fuzzy and needs to be taken care of. Newsflash. There is enough footage that they certainly could have made it the exact opposite. They didn’t – because outrage is a much more volatile emotion and gets more headlines.
Besides, to the average viewer? It’ll play out like Fleiss wants it to. I’ve said it all along. Fleiss finally got his Hero’s Quest. Jason is soooo conflicted. He is human – he made a mistake. He fixes it. True love triumphs and Fleiss has a heroine waiting in the wings for the next ratings bonanza.
Reality is… the normal viewer (no one reading this) will be satisfied for Jason and at the same time,left wanting more Melissa. She wins too – bank on it.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:10 AM
How do we know this wasn’t their plan all along? Jason, Melissa, and Molly all in on it from the beginning for the ratings. Leak information toward the end of the show to people like Steve to get people really watching. Melissa gets dumped again and gets public sympathy. All Melissa followers jump on board. She has already arranged to be the next Bachelorette previous to the taping of the show. Sounds pretty devious but I wouldn’t put it past them.
Loyal Fan
February 18th, 2009 at 8:13 AM
I think that ABC, once they realised that RS knew the story, taped the 2nd ATFR show to show us, that Melissa was in on the scam. They will tell us, that she was in from the beginning and in return was promised to be the next Bachelorette. Whether we believe that this is true is up to us. Given the e-mail correspondence someone submitted to RS, and which he confirms to be real, I think Melissa was somewhat blindsided, but not totally suprised.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:14 AM
Advice for Molly – sue the editors of the show because very few people like you & when this all goes down, the dislike will turn to hatred.
Advice for Jason – better get used to getting bitchslapped by furious ex-fans
Advice for Melissa – switch teams & hook up with Jillian
Advice for Fleiss – give up your idea for a wedding show because NOONE will watch it
Advice for Batchelor fans – tune into the Amazing Race instead
February 18th, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Thank you Steve for telling us the truth. I would have had a heart attack watching the shows had I not been prepared. I am so disapointed in Jason most of all. Fleiss you expect this crap from but Jason was the guy, the single dad who loved his son so much that we all fell in love with and rooted for on DeAnna’s season. For him to do something so dirty and so underhanded and purposely hurt someone as sweet as Melissa makes him no better than Fleiss. A total scumbag. I have lost all respect for him, for Molly (any woman worth anything knows that you dont go for another womans man) and for ABC. The Bachelor just lost another viewer. I wont be able to stomach watching the finale and the ATFR shows. They have taken a show that started out as sweet and romantic to a disgusting level of manipulation and inflicted pain. Its not even human to want to hurt someone so badly, let alone on national tv. What was Jason thinking? What kind of person is he? Obviously we were all duped into thinking that he was good and decent. He is not. Sorry this post is so long…I have to vent to get the knot in my stomach out. Steve, you are a gem. Thanks.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:16 AM
I just want to point out that you are wrong when you say the show is 0-12 for marriages. You forgot Trista and Ryan who seem genuinely happy.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Ok – now this sucks and I don’t even want to watch….
February 18th, 2009 at 8:17 AM
I hope Molly likes the fact that Jason’s family in Cleveland all like MELISSA and are routing for her. Jason & Molly are both jerks and deserve each other.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:18 AM
Hey folks found this over at FORT (on the Molly board):
“Melissa was back at work Dec 3rd, but Molly didn’t return until mid January. That tipped me off that we were missing some big element of the story.”
February 18th, 2009 at 8:21 AM
Everyone is speculating that Melissa’s heart is broken, but perhaps she is the one who decided to break it off with Jason. Who knows – maybe not even ABC? Jason said he was falling in love with 2 women. Maybe the couple sorted things out after the cameras were gone. Melissa might have even suggested that he try to make it work with Molly.
And if he actually dated both girls for the last 2 months – isn’t that what they did for 6 weeks anyway? Is it really possible that love can be real in 6 weeks while living in a bubble. The Bachelor’s history has shown us that this is not the case. Perhaps both girls knew that he needed more time.
Things happen, emotions change when the cameras leave. Melissa may have been the one who decided “this is not for me” while at the same time, Jason was realizing his true feelings for Molly. Perhaps instead of Melissa being heart broken she is relieved.
The editing in the last show made it apparent that something had changed – ABC after all has the advantage of delay – after the taping ends – anything can happen. Is it so unrealistic that they would change the edit to reflect what has happened in real life over the months the show is airing ?
I am just trying to look at the bright side here without speculating on the “set-up”. These things happen – especially when lust takes a back seat to love, which it ultimately does.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:25 AM
The editing of the show & final outcome would make more sense if it were Molly who gets dumped rather than Melissa. The producers are insane if they think the viewers are going to buy into the Molly/Jason “love story” after editing Molly to be a calculating cold fish. If this turns out to be true, ABC has just put the final nail in the Batchelor coffin.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:25 AM
I cant believe you are that cute! thats the shocking part! thanks for the news to. and a fresh start to my morning : )
February 18th, 2009 at 8:26 AM
I am super sad about this & so upset with Jason! What an utter douche bag. I have lost all respect for him & the show (& yes, because I initially liked Jason so much, I actually did once respect this season).
But I love you Steve!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:27 AM
#23, that was my exact thought too. while i believe we will probably see jason break up with mel and go with molly, i don’t think it was fabricated from the outset.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Seriously cute dog, your not too bad yourself. I will be glad when this season is over I miss the snarky blog myself.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Ok, so, if this is true (and I am not doubting your information Steve) then I am officially done with this crap. Talk about jumping the shark! If Fleiss thinks this is good TV he had better start filming plane crashes, natural disasters and similar horrifying incidents.
Secondly, if true Jason has Deahhhhhhhna a huge service since he and Molly will now be a the top of the list of the most despised reality show contestants of the decade.
After, what is it, 14 seasons – I am done with this drivel, and if others posting are to be believed, Fleiss just killed his show.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Thanks Steve! You deserved to let the cat out of the bag. Don’t feel the least bit guilty. God is watching over you.
You kinda remind me of Peter Pan now!
They deserve each other.
It won’t last.
Poor Ty.
Money is evil.
So is Jason.
Melissa is a sweet heart.
Molly is a… well bless her heart, anyway.
Ciao!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Assuming this is true (and I think it is), my opinion is that ABC and Fleiss, you are the epitome of greed. Willing to humiliate a woman on national tv to get ratings and make money. This is the last I will watch this show. And Chris Harrison, I always liked you, but no more. My opinion of you is that you also are just out to get ahead and could care less about people’s feelings. Jason, wow, I think you are truly a pig. What an example to set for that child you claim to love so much. Melissa, you are a class act. Get yourself a lawyer and go after every dollar of greed these jerks made off of you (can you say “fraud”?).
Steve, you rock! Hot man and adorable dog!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Maddie is adorable!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Steve, you are a great blogger but working for Lost is not in your future. Those clues sucked! Anyway, thanks for making the last 2 week at work a lot easier. Now, back to work.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:35 AM
The ABC message board is LIT UP!!!!!!! PEOPLE ARE FURIOS!!!!!!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:36 AM
thanks to those of you who gave me the benefit of the doubt that i was NOT making up that i had emails. I am glad steve refered to them but also glad he did NOT post them…classier move. What the emails didnt show was that is was planned all along..which makes me sick but jason does blame the “producers” which makes melissa super angry but i want to make the point that the emails made me like melissa even more..she handled herself with class..she was hurt and angry but mature and gracious….alot more than i can say fr jason…
February 18th, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Assuming this is true (and I think it is), in my opinion, ABC and Fleiss are the epitome of greed, willing to humiliate a woman on national tv to make money. I will never watch this show again. And Chris Harrison, I always liked watching you and thought you truly cared about these folks but not any longer. I think you too are just about keeping your job and keeping Fleiss and ABC happy (at any cost). And lastly, Jason, in my opinion, you are a pig. Great example for that son you claim to love so much. Melissa, you are a class act. Get yourself a lawyer and sue to get back every dollar of greed they made off of you (can you say “fraud”?)
Steve, you rock! Hot man, adorable dog…
February 18th, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Wow… I have to say you were right. That’s pretty jaw dropping in my opinion. I feel bad for Melissa in all of this.
Thank you for sharing the info with us. What made you release it early?
P.S. You’re a cutie!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Thanks for the info, Steve! And for introducing Maddie. I do think Molly was in on it–why else would she forgive him and “visit” him while he was engaged to Melissa? She looks too smart and confident for such nonsense. And Melissa? We’ll know if she was in on it if she is the next Bachelorette, I think. All that conversation about “always the dumpee” seems a bit too obvious a set-up.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Thanks Steve!! You are the best. I found your blog through this “scandal” but plan on reading from now on…Jason is a real tool. Makes you realize that he belonged with DeAnna from the beginning…both media whores…
Molly is a wench…
Melissa deserves better…
GO TEAM MADDIE!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Thanks Steve! Thanks for showing people that “reality” tv is never really reality. ALL reality television is the Truman Show.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:45 AM
I think everyone needs to calm down. The bottom line is the producers have the audience wrapped around their finger. Yes, this “news” broke, and it probably will play out as RS described. But you know what? We still aren’t privy to exactly how it went down. I have a hard time believing Molly didn’t know at all, for example. If Jason really just dumped her at the final rose ceremony, then he was taking a huge risk that she would agree to start up with him again. And is Jason really a good enough liar to hang out with Melissa during this time and not let her catch on something is up?
I just think that whatever plays out, the producers had it in the bag from the start and that everything is EVEN faker than it will appear to us on the show.
As far as a boycott, ya’ll are just angry right now. I bet 95% of you watch. And I bet the show’s ratings for next season go up even more. People love this type of drama on reality shows. It’s unfortunate, but hey, it’s reality tv, not great literature or film…reality tv is the basest, simplest, most mindless form of entertainment. It’s for fun, for scandal, for drama.
It’s also interesting how almost every bachelor/bachelorette is coming off looking even worse than the one before: Brad, then Deanna, now Jason. I wouldn’t be surprised if they knew from the start they wouldn’t be smelling like roses at the end. But many people will gladly sell their souls to get their 15 minutes of fame! They all think they are going to turn their appearance on this crappy show into a multi-million dollar career in Hollywood. Hilarious.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:46 AM
That really sucks!!!!!! Jill was my fav so I am happy that she escaped this fiasco. I guess I am gonna have to watch the the finale and 1st after to confirm but if this is the case there is no need to watch the second show. I hope alot of people feel that way.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:48 AM
If this all pans out, I guess her parents had every reason to avoid this show like the plague. I’ve never doubted that Jason was an a-hole. I didn’t care for the way he talked about the mother of his child on The Bachelorette. Something was never right about him … He is 32 and the fact that he is looking, supposedly, for a step mother and has a 23 and a 25 year old final two says something to me. He cannot be serious.
If this does turn out to be even half way true, I think the much maligned, former Mrs. Mesnick gets total vindication for leaving once she met the prospect raising a child with him. She’ll be forever glad that she left when she did.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:48 AM
ABC..when you start manipulating reality tv shows….they are no longer about reality. You just ruined any chance of ever being believable again. Jason, you are a loser for letting ABC do this and knowingly hurting Melissa, Molly you are no better for starting a relationship knowing Jason was engaged. Melissa you are better than all of them and too good for Jason. I cant thank Steve enough for making us all aware of the truth.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:49 AM
hopefully there will be AFRC 3 Molly comes to her senses after all this and breaks up with him
love you steve!!!!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:50 AM
What a doggy dog!!! Jason is a scumbucket. He’ll get what he has coming to him, though. And Meslissa is better off without this lunatic, poser of a man.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:50 AM
I am so disappointed that Jason would deliberately break Melissa’s heart/humiliate her after he himself had his heart broken/endured humiliation by DeAnna.
Not cool, dude.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Don’t believe Jason was that much of a douchebag? Are you kidding me? Have you watched the show? He made out with everyone. I’m surprised there wasn’t an outbreak of cold sores onset. And any guy who goes on this show and passes out the overnight fantasy suite dates and basically grinds each girl on camera IS A DOUCHEBAG. Seriously. I’m not surprised at all. No one with any morals or standards would go on this show. JMO
February 18th, 2009 at 8:51 AM
ABC is too smart to get sued. They have the players, I think Jason, Melissa, and Molly were all in on it, sign contracts before the show even starts. Let different stories leak out to unsuspecting saps, (sorry Steve) and make huge amounts of money. Ratings go sky high. To hell with what we think because they know we will keep watching for the drama.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:52 AM
I HATE Jason now! Melissa better deny ABC the ratings of letting her be the next bachelorette. Way to set an example for your son…..bringing home a different girl every other weekend.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:56 AM
Thank you very much Steve.
I have NO respect for Jason and have to include Molly as well…especially if she was aware of his engagement to Melissa and went behind her back to date Jason.
No class.
I am very sorry for Melissa and hope they at the very least …give us an update on how she’s doing. I sincerely hope she is ok.
Jillian? I hope she realizes that she dodged a bullet and is happy she got away from that mess.
Jason? scum. no other way to put it.
ABC? done with them and the entire bachelor series.
You? I thank you for the time you put into this and have to wonder how you will be able to ever watch again.
Thanks again.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:56 AM
Thank you so much for writing it out for those of us at work that couldn’t wait to see the videos. I hope they are still there when I get home from work.
I do not think that highly of Jason right now – that’s horrible what he did to Melissa.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:57 AM
It makes total sense now. I always wondered why Molly was the only one who got an overnight date in the tent so early on. Melissa would never do the bachelorette unless she was in on this the whole time and went along with everything. The first final rose could be an act for all we know. Melissa could have very well been in on this whole thing also right?
February 18th, 2009 at 8:57 AM
Someone posted a link to this interview on Feb. 8:
http://www.katu.com/amnw/segments/37335294.html
I guess now we know why Jason avoids the question about whether he broke the F2’s heart! At the time I thought he acted shady when they asked about it … now it makes sense, if he was secretly still seeing her the whole time.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Ok so Molly had him at hello? Or don’t come a knockin when this tent is a rockin……..She had him at the ooooooooahhhhhhhhhhYES YES(remake of Meg Ryan Big O scene) WOW Thanks Steve!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Everyone, please click on this blog: http://deathofbachelor.blogspot.com/ and tell all of your friends. We will get the word out and force a statement from ABC. We want those ratings-starved individuals with little care for human emotion to acknowledge what they’ve done before the finale.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:59 AM
(I mean, posted the link on Feb. 8 in the comments section of the Q & A post.)
February 18th, 2009 at 9:00 AM
This is just so low–even for Fleiss. It’s one thing to use what you have to construct a show and tell your storyline. It’s something else to play with someone’s emotions like this. I am completely and totally done with this show.
There is one thing that I don’t understand, though. The edit that Molly has been given makes her really unlikeable to most people. I guess they were going for really shocking, but, in the end, most people won’t be rooting for this couple.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:00 AM
At this point, it makes it very difficult to decipher what is fabricated and what isn’t. There could be some money and acting involved in this for sure. They all 3 could have been in on this and it could be a complete ‘reality soap opera’.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:02 AM
Whether Jason and Molly concocted this from the start or not is irrelevant, they are both scumbags. If this was just an emotional decision then Jason was two-timing Melissa and Molly was the other woman. If RS is right and it was premeditated, then they deliberately humiliated Melissa. RS’ scenario makes more sense because at least then Jason might have made some money out of it.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:04 AM
So where is the love story that ABC promised us this season? It’s not a LOVE STORY if you steal someone’s fiance. How could Chris Harrison say that Jason comes out smelling like a rose? That must be some crappy smelling rose. And for CH to say that the whole crew was “rooting for them” sucks too. What horrible people they must all be to be rooting for Jason and Molly knowing the hurt and humiliation Melissa was going to face. I am sorry for all the posts but I just have to get this all out. So many things that were said in the past keep popping into my mind. The Bachelor just jumped the shark.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:04 AM
Okay all…
Head to Yahoo.com. Click on the Buzz section of top stories. Under “Search Buzz” “All Buzz” Type either Bachelor Finale or Reality Steve. When you get to the story, BUZZ IT UP.
Make the ABC spin Monkeys earn their keep!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:05 AM
If Melissa agrees to do the Bachelorette, I don’t believe for a minute that she wasn’t in on it.
Could be as simple as Jason truly not knowing what to do at the end and TPTB told him he had to make a decision because they had already had a season where the Bachelor doesn’t pick from the final 2 and continues to date them.
This season is the same thing but with a twist, one of the final 2 gets an engagement at the FRC. And whomever he chooses from that final 2 after dating for a while in real life, the other gets “dumped” on TV and goes on to mend their broken heart as the next Bachelorette.
So Jason picks the one he thinks he has the best connection with to get the actual engagement and he is given permission to date both of them back in real life. They both know about this. Now maybe the one who got the engagement thinks she’s got a leg up on the competition but apparently it didn’t pan out that way. She still gets hurt but she knew the possibility was there.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:05 AM
come to think of it-Jason doesn’t look happy or sure when he’s proposing to Melissa.
if you freeze frame or find the spoiler vid on YouTube(about Mel’s pinkie) his face looks ….well not in love or even lust.
how could he do this when it was done to him essentially?
shocking-he’s more of a physical match with Mel.
guess he senses Mols integrity and conservativism -wow abc really played down Mol and up Mel.
i feel manipulated.
he did say mol was the best kisser!
it’s important!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Thanks, Steve!!
Will you marry me?
February 18th, 2009 at 9:06 AM
OK, this was shocking. I always felt the franchise was a joke and never believed these were love stories. ABC and Chris H are manipulative – thank you for exposing them. (Maybe Chris should go back to hosting some cheezy decorating show on HGTV) Can’t say that I would have anything nice to say about Jason or Molly at this point either, if all this is true. I mean they knew what they were doing. Molly visiting Jason while he was engaged to Melissa?! Seriously! If that is the kind of people they are then they deserve each other. In the long run Melissa is better off and I hope they don’t convince her to be the next Bachelorette – enough already.
This will be the last time I watch this ridiculous series, but I will continue to read your column, RS. Thanks!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:07 AM
Could someone let me know the website to Jason’s Blog? I cannot believe that he would do this. Like someone already stated for a guy thats all about being a role model for Ty he sure make a great example of himself.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:09 AM
I’m utterly disgusted that Jason would go along with this..No girl in America deserves to be played and led on like this. I will not be watching any future seasons. I’m debating about watching the finale. I hope ABC gets tons of out-cry and hate mail. They deserve it, as does Jason for doing this. I just can’t see the point of doing this for ratings. It’s one of the cruelest things i’ve ever heard of. I’m just utterly shocked that people can do something like this, and be okay with it. Jason is a butthole for this ,and he lost all my respect. This is 10,000 times worse the the Brad/ Deanna thing. And that disgusted me.
This is just plain sick
February 18th, 2009 at 9:10 AM
America will fall out of love with Jason Mesnick now…
JERK JERK JERK JERK!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Hi Steve!
Thanks for letting us in on the big secret!
What you say will happen makes a lot of sense and fits with all the declarations fleiss and chris have been making.
What I didn’t see in your video is proof that it was all planned from the beginning by abc. I mean, it’s a good theory, but what can you tell us to back it up?
February 18th, 2009 at 9:11 AM
How come the second video is not available? Does anyone know why?
February 18th, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Everyone -How do we know this wasn’t their plan all along? Jason, Melissa, and Molly all in on it from the beginning for the ratings. Leak information toward the end of the show to people like you to get people really watching. Melissa gets dumped again and gets public sympathy. All Melissa followers jump on board. She has already arranged to be the next Bachelorette previous to the taping of the show. Sounds pretty devious but I wouldn’t put it past them.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:11 AM
The thing that gives even more credibility to all of this for me is that they brought DeAnna back purposely to put in all of our minds that element of doubt, she says she made a mistake … that is to start the whole sympathy thing for us and make us wonder if Jason will make the right choice and for all of us to be ready to accept his declaration that he changed his mind … I think DeAnna coming back with those comments is all to plant the seed in our minds and subconsciously be ready for him to make the switch …even though we all HATE MOLLY!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:13 AM
Thank you for doing this Steve. I would have hated watching the ATFR 1 and having that be a surprise. Poor Melissa.
Is there any chance at all that Jason had a good reason, or is it pretty much certain that he was in on this early on? You are so right…I absolutely can’t wrap my head around the fact that ANY person would be so cruel as to go along with something that would be so hurtful to another person. Especially one he claimed to have “loved”. Poor Melissa.
I don’t think they thought this out very well though. IMO, Melissa has been edited as having low self esteem and picking bad boyfriends. Throwing in the mysterious parents isn’t going to make up for that. If anything, their lack of support has only made me like her more. HOW on earth are they going to spin this so Jason doesn’t come out looking like an @ss? Why would they push the viewers into liking her (I actually never did care for her but I do feel bad for her now!) Even if they do pull off that he agonized over it and decided he made a mistake, he is still breaking the heart of the girl that most of America was rooting for based on what TPTB CHOSE to show. How could he possibly come out “smelling like a rose” after that? There are kinder ways to break up with a girl. He could have done it in an email, or on a post-it note! It’s certainly not something to publicize for ratings. He could have been with Molly after the show ended without making a fool of Melissa on national television. If there is no very good explanation (Melissa cheating on Jason, or mayby Molly being knocked up) I will have zero respect for Jason. I do not think it takes any guts at all to do what he did…it just takes someone who has no care for the feelings of other people.
As for the ratings, I realize that this is making the show interesting and bringing up viewership THIS season, but I wonder if the show will have any credibility to go on next time, unlsee they switch to MTV or VH-1. I probably won’t bother to DVR it next season if you turn out to be 100% right. :-/
Oh…cute dog BTW …and I am glad to see you’re not a fat slob sitting in your dirty underwear eating uncrustables and watching tv all day.
SInce I am unavailable, maybe you can look up Melissa and mend her broken heart. I’m sure you’d treat her better than Jason did.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:14 AM
YOU PEOPLE ARE ALL NUTS!!
Just becasue Steve tells you that he “thinks” this was all planned you assume that it’s true??
He may know what happens in the ATFR show (which, by the way, can be be edited again if ABC chooses to) but he has ABSOLUTELY NO EVIDENCE that the whole thing was set up by ABC and that Jason went along with a plan to dump and humiliate an innocent woman (Melissa) on national TV just so ABC could get better ratings.
You all want to tar and feather Jason necause Steve THINKS that is what might have happened?
This is all speculation on Steve’s part, pehrpas fueled by resentment toward ABC or TB.
Steve is making a fool of himself, and all of you who buy into his crap.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Hi, Steve:
Maddie is ADORABLE!!! Tell her my “Codie” says, “Hi”!!!
THANKS for everything – you ROCK!!!
Please let me know where to send my HATE mail to Jason!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Another Molly foreshadowing, at the crazy hats family gathering….when I was a child, we played a silly game to see whom we would marry….doctor, lawyer, Indian chief…..lol—can’t you just see the backstory scene…. the family first pulled out a doctor magnifying glass hat, then a lawyer (judge) wig, and then the Indian chief headress. I am sorry, my mind is wharped after this fiasco.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:18 AM
51. Ana2 – Yes you did post this and yes you can say I told you so…good perspective on it all.
I think that know matter how they play it, Molly looks like a wretched whore. He was someone else’s bethrothed and she was sneaking around with him. It’s sad.
I think that they will make Mel the next Bach-ette to redeem themselves and unfortunately I think she is soooooo gullible to wanting to settle down and find true love that she will go for it. Although I did think that they had started filming the Bach-ette but who knows… sad all of it.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:19 AM
What’s done is done, so the question for use is, “what do we do about it?” Several thoughts come to mind:
1) a massive letter-writing campaign to the head of ABC (along with an appeal to come clean and cancel the ATFR shows).
2) a boycott “The Bachelor” campaign
3) a boycott ABC campaign
4) a campaign to hound and humiliate Jason and Fleiss
February 18th, 2009 at 9:19 AM
51. Ana2 – Yes you did post this and yes you can say I told you so…good perspective on it all.
……
I think that know matter how they play it, Molly looks like a wretched whore. He was someone else’s bethrothed and she was sneaking around with him. It’s sad.
I think that they will make Mel the next Bach-ette to redeem themselves and unfortunately I think she is soooooo gullible to wanting to settle down and find true love that she will go for it. Although I did think that they had started filming the Bach-ette but who knows… sad all of it.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:19 AM
I so wish I were a Nielson (sp?) viewer right now. I wish we all were. Then we could actually watch the carnage unfold but report that we watched something else so we could sabotage the ratings a little bit. I hope Melissa doesn’t fall for being TB’ette. They’d just screw her over again.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:20 AM
Question – DO we KNOW when Deanna ’s visit to jason was taped? maybe they ADDED her visit in after the fact to add some credibility to the Jason-changing-his-mind idea???
February 18th, 2009 at 9:20 AM
To all those wanting to orchestrate a boycott and crash their ratings you need to know something. Unless you have a Neilson box, you aren’t counted in the numbers anyway. So if you do have a Nielson box then by all means, don’t watch and teach ABC a lesson in human decency. But if you don’t, then your “revenge” is worthless, because it doesn’t matter anyway. I, for one, will be getting my drama fix.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Your videos left me feeling sucker-punched…I’m so disappointed and shocked at how Melissa was treated. I will NOT be watching…it’s just too cruel.
Thanks for not disappointing with your big reveal; it was everything it was supposed to be…totally shocking, and I can’t wrap my head around Jason’s behavior, either.
People criticized Mel for saying “I’m always the “dumpee” when she didn’t have many relationships…could it be her VO was after the FRC filming? It makes sense.
Well, thanks for the heads up on the info; I would have been crushed to see this play out in real time.
PS I live in Chicago–if I meet Nikki, I’m going to send her your way! LOL! You and Maddie are adorable! Bye Ya’ll!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:22 AM
WHATEVS! There is NO WAY that Melissa didn’t know what was going on! This must be why her parents didn’t participate…that was planned too! She has a long history of choosing a-holes and looks like she’s done it again!
“Humilate an innocent woman” COME ON PEOPLE! SHE IS JUST AS FULL O SHITE AS JASON!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Maybe Jason can hook up with OctoMom and they can become the most hated COUPLE in America. She’s the most hated mom – he can be the most hated dad.
I’ll NEVER watch The Bachelor or Bachelorette EVER again…. Way to kill a series, ABC!!!!!!!!
I do fully believe it was a set up – I agree, why else would they show us only ONE photo from the final rose ceremony and practically hand us the answer on day one of the show. It was a complete set up!!! They can spin it anyway they want to, but I’ll believe it was scripted and given to Jason in a “Go along with it or else” manner – and the wimp took the deal. You can bet they’ll get a HUGE wedding and a 14 day honeymoon around the world out of this!!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:23 AM
#249—I AGREE. His clues are totally lame and they don’t make any sense. Nobody can get those clues.
and yes he went round and round on those videos. He could have only had 1 video for 5 mintues, but 3 videos saying the same thing. I was exhausted.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:23 AM
My question for you, Steve, is when did ABC conspire with Jason on this outcome? How far into the show when they decided on this? I’m a little unclear as to the timing. Thanks.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:27 AM
I was completely wrong and thought jerushua was a total loser! Sorry!
You know how they indicated they were picking an unknown this season for the bachelorette? Maybe they picked Melissa but made her go through this first?
I would have felt better if the crazy speculations were right
Jason was pregnant
Jason was gay
Jillian returns and he picks her
This to me is the worst possible scenario. They show a happy ending only to completely turn the tables around. I’m going to be sick and what pisses me off the most is that I’ll be watching the finale!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Could someone please give me the website to Jason’s blog?
And just to say my piece, i cannot believe a man that prides himself on being a good role model for his son would do something so hurtful to another human being. What in God’s name was he thinking?
February 18th, 2009 at 9:30 AM
I will add some evidence to Reality Steve’s theory. I am from Michigan and have friends who live in Traverse City, MI (2 hrs. north of Grand Rapids). Over Christmas break, they flew into Traverse City airport (extremely small airport that only has puddle jumpers essentially) when the pilot of the crew made an announcement that a “celebrity was on board.” That Celebrity was “Jason the Bachelor.”
It is too much of a coincidence for Jason to be in a small airport in northern MI (better there than the obviousness of flying into Grand Rapids) during December without seeing Molly.
Traverse City, MI is real close to Grand Rapids…far as hell from Seattle (or Dallas for that matter), so you do the math.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:31 AM
If you want to create real outrage, you have to get this noticed by the real world, not just obsesses blog readers like ourselves.
Its on the Yahoo Buzz list, but you need to keep buzzing it up to get it to the attention of the Yahoo Feature page folks.
Get to it and THEN you will see a mad scramble from ABC’s goons.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:34 AM
YOU PEOPLE ARE ALL NUTS!!
Just becasue Steve tells you that he “thinks” this was all planned you assume that it’s true??
He may know what happens in the ATFR show (which, by the way, can be be edited again if ABC chooses to) but he has ABSOLUTELY NO EVIDENCE that the whole thing was set up by ABC and that Jason went along with a plan to dump and humiliate an innocent woman (Melissa) on national TV just so ABC could get better ratings.
You all want to tar and feather Jason because Steve THINKS that is what might have happened?
This is all speculation on Steve’s part, pehrpas fueled by resentment toward ABC or TB.
Steve is making a fool of himself, and all of you who buy into his crap.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:35 AM
Jason is such a scumbag…..after being publicly humiliated, and knowing how that feels, he does it to Melissa??? Karma, baby. I hope he gets dumped but good. Jason and Molly deserve each other…..
Melissa will end up with someone better, believe me.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Why in the heck would Melissa or Jilliian ever want to be the bachelorette after this mess??!!!!! I would think they (especially Mel, but Jill too since she became Mel’s friend and know’s what happened to Mel I’m sure) would be PO’d big time at ABC for this and not want anything to do with them ever again!! If either of them does do the bachelorette then I think they probably were in on the “act”
February 18th, 2009 at 9:39 AM
youtube.com/watch?v=xbVw7entkxg
This is from the Seattle Times posted on youtube on January 28th. Jason said that he is utterly in love and that he has found the one he is going to spend his life with. Was this interview in early January and just posted on Jan. 28th? Or was this interview on or close to Jan. 28th?
I posted this a few days ago and remembered it when RS said that there has not been an interview with Jason since early Jan.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:42 AM
#366
There is no need to berate RS…whether its his opinion or someone’s it really doesn’t matter…..The truth is that Jason dumped Melissa, whether Mel was in on this or whether ABC bullied him or not, he chose to do it….Jason’s a scum bag for making a horrible choice
February 18th, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Steve – I hope you have unimpeachable sources that you have known for a long time because it really is possible that you could be an unwitting pawn who has been fed bad info in a sophisticated (and successful!!) PR campaign to heighten the ratings for this show. Those emails that “came tolight” last night are too coincidental. I am hoping you come out okay cause I think your heart is in the right place. ( And I don’t want Maddie’s Dad trashed unwittingly.)
February 18th, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Well, I remember when the bachelor first started I went to Jason’s myspace page and his status said “loved by two”.
I thought it meant he was loved by Ty and the girl that he chose, but maybe I was wrong. Maybe it was secretly referring to him being loved by Molly & Melissa.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:50 AM
I am shocked! More at some of you people, than the show.
While what happened to Melisa must suck, they only know the Bachelor for something like 6 weeks before he proposes. And up until the day he does, there are other girls involved with Him.
Do they really expect to find TRUE love this way?
God, no wonder the divorce rate is so high in this country.
Do you really think (for ABC) the show is about love? Or is it about ratings and advertising MONEY?
These people sign themselves up for this, and if they are naive enough to get hurt in the process it’s their own fault. Not ABC’s.
I know, I know. I am cold and heartless….Save it.
I don’t wish that any of these people suffer emotionally and I don’t like seeing it. But I can’t feel really sorry for them either.
rant
Even with the editing the way it was, I have been telling my wife that I see him and Molly together all along. THEN in the last few episodes, I started to see Jillian as the one I would have chosen. Knowing all I know now, I am glad she was cut when she was. I doesn’t mean I don’t feel bad for the other two. (yes, I mean both of them) I just thought she was the most genuine person on the show. And every time I saw a scene with Melisa, I just kept thinking, “God, she’s just a child!” That’s not a knock on her, it’s just the thought of her married to him anytime in the near future scared me for both of them.
Now I guess it’s time to watch the train wreck unfold…
February 18th, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Why shouldn’t we believe RS? I can’t believe there are still sheeple out there who believe ABC and Fleiss. Look at how they splice and dice that show with their constant edits to formulate their version of reality. If it weren’t so reprehensible, it would be a laughing stock. Good grief. OF COURSE I will take RS’s word over Fleiss and ABC!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:50 AM
WHAT A JERK!! I cannot stand Molly~She is so fake, but looks like she must be perfect for Jason! I feel terrible for Melissa for being used as a pawn by Jason and ABC. Melissa~you are MUCH better off without an a**hole that would play those kind of games!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:55 AM
Don’t feel too bad for Melissa. She is the true winner. What did she lose?
Jason is no prize. What are is redeeming qualities anyway? Anyone???
I seriously hope for a “Molly dumps Jason” final, final, final episode.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Steve,
I was wondering if when all of the crew said they knew who Jason would pick after they saw the girl with Ty were they referring to Melissa or Molly?
I think this whole thing is just horrible, thanks for letting us know the truth.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:58 AM
I knew Jason was a jerk when he answered the question “If your house was burning down, what would be one thing you’d save?” His stupid sneakers!! Are you kidding me! Why not Ty or at least family photos! That showed me he was a selfish MF!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Did Melissa’s parents have some inkling that this show was devious and underhanded? I didn’t. But I do now. Count me in as one of the many LOST viewers of this farce. God bless you Melissa. You deserve far better than a two faced liar that trades in on his son’s innocent appeal. Oh and another thing. No one liked Molly. She looks like the cheap hussey she apparently is. Oh and Molly, perhaps if he changed his mind once, he will change it again. Who knows where he will aim his poision next. Once a cheater, always a cheater. Since it take two to cheat, go ole Mol… I guess you got what you deserve, a rat.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:01 AM
CRAZY…….if melissa evn thinks about beig the next bachelorette she will deserve eveything she gets….for going into the lions den BUT until that is a reality I fel super bad for her….unless of course she was aware of this the whole time and is playing along nicely until they revel she’s the next one to take this fake ride to find love!
Jason you are oficially the scum of the earth for bringing your kid into this in any way shape and form………..doesn’t matter how little contact Ty had with these women, what matters is how little conviction you actually have and your son will see all this one day and think ……..wow my Dad a real pig, who doesn’t know how to treat a human being, feels like living life under false pretenses is ok, and leading people on for the sake of your own hapiness is accepttable……LOSER!!!!
Now to the important thing.Steve ,you are in this canadian girls opinion …Hot Hot Hot and Maddies pretty cute too. thanks for making these last few weeks so much fun, was always a fan of your site but never post’d till this year…..my friend and I have lov’d reading speculating and laughing over it all….it made us not pine for Big Brother so much!!!!!!! Great Job!!!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:03 AM
376, I’m starting to feel the same way… WOO! A divorced insurance salesman, father of a 3-year old! GET EXCITED!!!
I guess I’m just most upset at the way things happened, but she did indeed come out on top of all this, just like Jillian did.
Jason and Molly deserve each other.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:08 AM
So this is posted on Jason’s Myspace. He even says it here “I’m leaving my romance in the hands of the show.” Hello, if that isn’t foreshadowing. And the casting producers are in charge of his myspace. My goodness, why don’t you just lock him up and throw away the key. I bet they tortured him until he agreed to do all of this. I’m willing to bet that MONEY was involved…and LOTS of it!
Monday, August 25, 2008
An update for all of my new friends
Thank you so much for the continued support — I have some great news! I am not sure if you have heard, I have been selected to be the next Bachelor. I am so excited that words really can not explain. (WAAAHOOOO!) This whole experience has been surreal and it just keeps on going. With that said, at this point I am going to have to step away from my MySpace page. The casting producers will be watching over my page for now. They are an amazing group of people with my best interest in mind; so to all my new friends out there I am sorry I will not be able to reply for now, but if you are interested; the right people have their eye on my page.
I am leaving my romance in the hands of the show — I hope to meet you on the upcoming season.
Good luck to all of us!
FROM THE CASTING DEPARTMENT:
Hi everybody and thank you for your interest in The Bachelor! If you are interested in applying to be on the show and meet Jason, please go to http://www.thebachelor.tv and submit your information. This is the fastest way for us to consider you. Good luck and we luck forward to your submission!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Respect? There is none. Jason is such a stupid f*ckin, a*shole for sure. You dont break up with someone on national TV. Some things should be left in private. He could have done the ATFR ceremony solo and explained the turn of events. That is a total slap in the face to Melissa. Have a little dignity Jason.
We obviously know who will wear the pants in your new family. Molly will dictate your every move. Yes, she is beautiful on the outside, but she’s obviously a very controlled, ice queen…Youre no different than any of the past Bachelors or Bachelorettes wanting the limelight. its sad
February 18th, 2009 at 10:14 AM
BOO HISSSSSSSSS!!! Short-sighted strategy on ABC’s part to exploit a poor unsuspecting girl who admittedly is “always the one who gets dumped” for the sake of ratings. I, and every woman I know will NEVER watch another Bachelor/ette. Bravo ABC, well played.
The only thing that could alleviate the sick I taste in my mouth is if we get a 3rd ATFR where Molly dumps that SCHMUCK. Lovely legacy for your young son, Jason, just lovely. You should be ashamed – for so much, but for the lesson you have memorialized for all time for your son…unforgiveable. Anyone know the number for Kirkland child services?
February 18th, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Everyone is getting a little too defensive here. I completely believe RS that this is what happens but we don’t truly know the backstory and what is and what isn’t schemed. Give people the benefit of the doubt!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:17 AM
I am not watching the rest of this scripted show. I wil ban ABC now. I can’t believe that people can do this, but than again I can because that is where America is headed!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:17 AM
THIS WAS WHAT THE EMAIL SAID ACCORDING TO:
jerushah | February 17th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
OMG DONT READ IF U DONT WANT TO KNOW!!
I JUST FINISHED READING personal EMAILS BETWEEN JASON AND MELISSA
I KNOW EVERYTHING AS A FRIEND WORKS WITH THE MOM OF MELISSAS BEST FRIEND..I NKNOW THAT SOUNDS LIKE A FAR REACH BUT TRUST ME ITS NOT!!! SHOULD I POST WHAT HAPPENS SO YALL CAN KNOW OR SHOULD I LET STEVE LET THE CAT OUT????? HELP I DONT KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO!! THE EMAILS ARE THE REAL DEAL!
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apparently he proposes to mel
since then he has struck up again with molly and tells mel about molly ON CAMERA the emails refer to €œlast night € which im assuming means when they taped AFR (1 or 2 im not sure)
apparently mel knew molly and he were talking but he denied it was more than that. He also cliams that he would have told her earlier but the producers wanted it on camera €¦so he is now with molly but it dosnt say wether or not they are engaged. Mel sounds hurt but sweet in the emails and jason sounds like he feels HORRIBLE but was being true to his feelings €¦..it sounds like mel was suspicious but she says €œto have u confirm it on camera was humiliating € €¦thats all i know €¦again im sure RS knows alot more details than this its not HUGE news if u ask me €¦.oh also he said he was very sincere in his proposal to mel but €œthings cchanged
February 18th, 2009 at 10:17 AM
381. “WOO! A divorced insurance salesman, father of a 3-year old! GET EXCITED!!!” … and a smarmy player! Some prize.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:20 AM
I find it hard to believe Jason would be so deceptive to go along with such a plot from ABC, considering how he was hurt. Like RS said, can’t wrap my head around it. I would like to not believe that was the case and he did just have a change of heart. HOWEVER, if that really were the case and he was such a nice guy and had the guts to have a change of heart and be honest about that then why on earth would he break up with Melissa on national television. What kind of nice guy is that to embarrass the girl. If it wasn’t a plot all along to get ratings, they would never show that live on tv and instead Jason would have dealt with it in private and then there would be a aftc to explain what happened – not throw that on tv. So I definitely think there is validty to the assumptions RS has regarding it being all set up by ABC. In any case poor Melissa!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Jason has turned out to be the WORST bachelor ever! This is worse that Brad and much worse than DeAnna letting Jason “get down on one knee.” How could you do that to someone on NATIONAL TV? I feel terrible for Melissa! She totally got her heart broken and it was planned all along. What kind of coward agrees to do that to someone? That’s shameful! Why not pick NO ONE on the Finale, and then end up with Molly or whatever. This was totally uncalled for. I surely don’t put this past ABC. I would’ve never expected this from Jason…the loving single dad from Seattle. Who cares at this point? You don’t hurt someone like that and especially not for the world to see. What a true disappointment!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:21 AM
I absolutely love Molly and want her to be happy, but she deserves someone better than Jason. I will actually be happy if it doesn’t work out.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Jason has turned out to be the WORST bachelor ever! This is worse that Brad and much worse than DeAnna letting Jason “get down on one knee.” How could you do that to someone on NATIONAL TV? I feel terrible for Melissa! She totally got her heart broken and it was planned all along. What kind of coward agrees to do that to someone? That’s shameful! Why not pick NO ONE on the Finale and then end up with Molly or whatever. This was totally uncalled for. I surely don’t put this past ABC. I would’ve never expected this from Jason…the loving single dad from Seattle. Who cares at this point? You don’t hurt someone like that and especially not for the world to see. What a true disappointment!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Molly is going to learn…..once a scumbag, always a scumbag. A guy who cheats on his ‘fiance’, for whatever reason, is going to cheat on her, too. I can’t wait till these two break up. Then again, they deserve each other.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:26 AM
People need to know that Jason was in this, regular people are going to believe this whole story was truth, SOMEONE needs to let america know Jason and ABC are effin pigs!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:31 AM
How can I not be happy today with this revelation.
This show has been my favorite for 5 years. I get all excited when ABC programms it.
I think the whole story started with Byron not being interested in the girl selection they had done for him. So they brought in Mary, and bla bla bla.
When Brad’s programm was filmed, he probably had the same problem as Byron but they couldn’t repeat the same deal so he rejected both. I have never seen an once of guilt in this guy’s eyes so it must have been something fun to do or something planned ahead of time.
So here comes Deanna’s turn. It was so obvious that she loved Graham. (Like I did). Their break up was so sad, he even wrote her a love letter and her heart was really broken.
Can you imagine how long it took her to get over her immediate feelings and then go back with the remaining 3 Js as happy as a woman can be when her heart is bleeding. I think it probably took her some hours.
So the guys knew from there that something would be set up to give us something interesting to watch.
I think Jesse and Jason proposed with her answering that she would date both and then decide which one she liked the most to go on.
So Jason did exactly the same thing with Mel and Mol, why would he complain about anything it was done like that before.
That’s why last year during Jason’s proposal we saw the colour of the flowers change, because they did a shooting after a couple of months of dating wher she decides to go with Jesse.
I read on FORT that some people saw Jason and a brunette in a very nice resort of Hawaï doing some shooting. I would guess that was supposed to be presented as her rejection. Everybody just wearing the same clothes as in the proposal.
Now Steve, I cannot thank you enough for all the fun this has been. I have been sick for the last 3 weeks and I cannot work because I am so weak. So in the middle of the night when I had fever and couldn’t sleep I went up to my computer to read all your former posts and everybody’s comments. And it was really entertaining.
Don’t think I know anything about the truth because I live in the Province of Québec (500 km North of Montréal) where it gets as cold as -37 degrees Celsius in January. This is why I love the show so much (sunny locations, helicopter rides, fun activities and so on).
I certainly took a lot of space in your blog. Thank you very much for allowing us to express ourselves about this fantastic program.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Did Melissa’s parents have some inkling that this show was devious and underhanded? I didn’t. But I do now. Count me in as one of the many LOST viewers of this farce. God bless you Melissa. You deserve far better than a two faced liar that trades in on his son’s innocent appeal. Oh and another thing. No one liked Molly. She looks like the cheap hussey she apparently is. Oh and Molly, perhaps if he changed his mind once, he will change it again. Who knows where he will aim his poision next. Once a cheater, always a cheater. Since it take two to cheat, good ole Mol… I guess you got what you deserve, a rat.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:37 AM
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February 18th, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Haven’t you heard of “there is two sides to every story”? You know you listen to one side and then the other and the truth is somewhere in the middle. Why jump to conclusions, call people names, boycott the show based on the info. RS gave us that he is speculating about (planned, Jason in on it).
Wait and see before you all freak out!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Melissa Said was unlucky in love and always the one that is dumped. Jason should know what that feels like being in the same situation with his ex-wife and Deanna. He was in tears when Deanna turned him down and was blown away that she would let him get down on his knee for so long. At least they edited most of the time on his knee to save him some humiliation. If he was so sincere in his proposal to Melissa after 6 weeks and now after 2 months changed his mind then how do we know he will not change his mind & dump molly in 2 months. If he was that much in love with molly then he would of picked her from the beginning and not Mel. Unless it was in fact planned. Either way if Molly didnt know it was planned & believed he changed his mind then she is an idiot for taking him back. how does her family feel about him Now i wonder?
February 18th, 2009 at 10:42 AM
I live in Grand Rapids and the local press is treating Molly like the hometown hero. I wonder what will happen when the ATFR airs and everyone sees her true colors. Poor Ty, that kid doesn’t stand a chance.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:43 AM
How can I not be happy today with this revelation.
This show has been my favorite for 5 years. I get all excited when ABC programms it.
I think the whole story started with Byron not being interested in the girl selection they had done for him. So they brought in Mary, and bla bla bla.
When Brad’s programm was filmed, he probably had the same problem as Byron but they couldn’t repeat the same deal so he rejected both. I have never seen an once of guilt in this guy’s eyes so it must have been something fun to do or something planned ahead of time.
So here comes Deanna’s turn. It was so obvious that she loved Graham. (Like I did). Their break up was so sad, he even wrote her a love letter and her heart was really broken.
Can you imagine how long it took her to get over her immediate feelings and then go back with the remaining 3 Js as happy as a woman can be when her heart is bleeding. I think it probably took her some hours.
So the guys knew from there that something would be set up to give us something interesting to watch.
I think Jesse and Jason proposed with her answering that she would date both and then decide which one she liked the most to go on.
So Jason did exactly the same thing with Mel and Mol, why would he complain about anything it was done like that before.
That’s why last year during Jason’s proposal we saw the colour of the flowers change, because they did a shooting after a couple of months of dating wher she decides to go with Jesse.
I read on FORT that some people saw Jason and a brunette in a very nice resort in Hawai doing some shooting. I would guess that was supposed to be presented as her rejection. Everybody just wearing the same clothes as in the proposal.
Now Steve, I cannot thank you enough for all the fun this has been. I have been sick for the last 3 weeks and I cannot work because I am so weak. So in the middle of the night when I had fever and couldn’t sleep I went up to my computer to read all your former posts and everybody’s comments. And it was really entertaining.
Don’t think I know anything about the truth because I live in the Province of Quebec (500 km North of Montreal) where it gets as cold as -37 degrees Celsius in January. This is why I love the show so much (sunny locations, helicopter rides, fun activities and so on).
I certainly took a lot of space in your blog. Thank you very much for allowing us to express ourselves about this fantastic program.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Melissa Said was unlucky in love and always the one that is dumped. Jason should know what that feels like being in the same situation with his ex-wife and Deanna. He was in tears when Deanna turned him down and was blown away that she would let him get down on his knee for so long. At least they edited most of the time on his knee to save him some humiliation. If he was so sincere in his proposal to Melissa after 6 weeks and now after 2 months changed his mind then how do we know he will not change his mind & dump molly in 2 months. If he was that much in love with molly then he would of picked her from the beginning and not Mel. Unless it was in fact planned. Either way if Molly didnt know it was planned & believed he changed his mind then she is an idiot for taking him back. If molly will not be with a man that her family loves, then I wonder how her family feels about Jason now? Poor Mel!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Well, I know I’ll never watch any further season’s of this show. Jason is the lowest form of life..what a loser! And Molly is just as bad going along with what went down..fully knowing what the outcome would be. I despise her for this. Mellissa? I hope she never, ever wants anything to do with being the next Bachelorette..I have a feeling she’ll be scraping the likes of ABC et al from the bottom of her shoes.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Thank you Reality Steve for exposing the BS. I was so on Team Jason before the start of this season, but the fact that he went along with this just goes to show what kind of person he is. I might think a little differently if he had no kids, but what a game to be playing (going along with??). I guess it just goes to show you that last season’s favorite always ends up being a ahole, male or female!!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Can’t wait to see how Jason explains this sordid mess on the talk shows next week. I truly would never have thought Jason of all people would participate in something so devious. Scumbag.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Who wants to bet that Jason had Melissa in Seattle on weekends that Ty was with his Mom but had Molly in town when he HAD Ty?! I’ll also bet that’s one of the reasons Melissa got suspicious. Jason might be a D Bag boyfriend but I doubt he’d get Ty attached to someone he had no intention of marrying.
Jason Mesnick, you and Molly can SUCK IT. I
February 18th, 2009 at 10:48 AM
1.) I love Maddy!
2.) If Jason agreed to tromp on someone’s heart why not one of the nasty girls like Lauren or Megan? I might have enjoyed that.
3.) I thought I remembered from the earlier seasons of Bachelor that when a bachelorette was let go he could never see her again? That rule must have gone by the way side at some point but I never heard about it.
4.) How hillarious it is to me when someone on here says something so stupid like: if they mess with Reality by scripting the action then it isn’t Reality TV. HA! get real, there is and never has been anything real about Reality TV.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:49 AM
you should do video blogs more often, you might be my soulmate. email me if youre single
anyway, who i feel really sorry for the most is ty. but at some point, i wonder how much control jason really had over the situation. this may prove to be the end of this franchise…. you would think. except everyone loves the train wrecks and it becomes nothing more than a jerry springer marathon.
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February 18th, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Well, I guess he won’t be getting Father of the Year award this year, huh? I hope his ex stepped in and kept Ty away from too much of this.
I feel bad for Melissa. Way to go Jason. You’re a freakin tool.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:53 AM
you should do video blogs more often, you might be my soulmate. email me if youre single
maddy would love my dogs…
anyway, who i feel really sorry for the most is ty. but at some point, i wonder how much control jason really had over the situation. this may prove to be the end of this franchise…. you would think. except everyone loves the train wrecks and it becomes nothing more than a jerry springer marathon.
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February 18th, 2009 at 10:53 AM
I DON’T think Jason will come off as bad on TV as he should, because Fleiss will have edited everything to death. When Chris Harrison said Jason comes out “…smelling like a rose…” – it’s because of editing – not because of his actual actions. The vast majority of the viewing audience does not know about RS or the spoiler sites – they just take what they are fed on the screen and accept it.
There is a special place in hell for people who cruelly manipulate someone else – especially for the sake of money and ratings.
Karma will get Jason in the end. Probably Molly also as she had to be in on this to some extent.
Fleiss will never allow the whole backstory to be on the air. We will get the spliced and diced, neatly wrapped up version.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:54 AM
there are no words…
February 18th, 2009 at 10:56 AM
The Former Bach-ette from Lincee’s blog was indeed correct with her comments (Dirty with a Capital D)
February 18th, 2009 at 10:57 AM
I love it that abc’s love story ending is ruined, I was hoping for a pregnancy – would have made things even more awkward!
I also hope that any girl who applies to be on the bachelor in the future uses it as an opportunity to market herself and not to find a husband…
February 18th, 2009 at 10:58 AM
I’m sure others have written this…I can’t go through all the comments…sorry…but if this IS what plays out and I have no doubt it will, I don’t think I will ever be able to watch another Bachelor or Bachelorette again. It is hard enough for these people to go through what they do and yes, it is their choice, but to play with their emotions is cruel. Molly is just as guilty as Jason either by playing along or by seeing him behind his girlfriend’s/fiancées back! I suddenly have more respect for Brad…he knew he couldn’t string anybody along, even for a few months! And for the past Bachelors and Bachelorettes who ended their relationships, they also did the right thing by not getting married. They realized in the “real world” things wouldn’t work. I sincerely hope none of the girls on this season are the new Bachelorette, especially after they find out what happens to Melissa! Thanks Steve for all your hard work!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Wow if this is true then Jason is a total douchebag. How can he or ABC sleep at night intentionally hurting Melissa like that? I think ABC is going to find that this will actually hurt their ratings instead of helping. A girl with any ounce of self respect would run from a guy that is seeing another girl at the same time. I hope Molly runs! Unless of course she was in on it, well then I hope the two of them are happy together. Gag.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Jsson is going to be on Ellen today. Taped after January 18th, right? That part doesn’t make sense.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Do you think it is possible that Melissa knew this was coming a lot earlier on, and THAT is why he never met her family? I have to wonder if maybe she agreed to be part in this, but didn’t want her family involved. I mean, could they have played Melissa up as the injured victim here any more than they already have, with the constant reminders that she is always the “dumpee” in a relationship? If she knew nothing about this, I feel terrible for her, but the fact that none of her family was involved in this makes me wonder. In fact, this all makes her a perfect candidate for the next Bachelorette, doesn’t it?
February 18th, 2009 at 11:04 AM
I’m finished with the bachelor if this all turns out to be true. I really liked Melissa, wasn’t to crazy about Jason ever, but watched anyway.Thanks for giving me back 2 hours of my time.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:05 AM
CLUE FAIL
February 18th, 2009 at 11:05 AM
The thing that gives even more credibility to all of this for me is that they brought DeAnna back purposely to put in all of our minds that element of doubt, she says she made a mistake … that is to start the whole sympathy thing for us and make us wonder if Jason will make the right choice and for all of us to be ready to accept his declaration that he changed his mind … I think DeAnna coming back with those comments is all to plant the seed in our minds and subconsciously be ready for him to make the switch …even though we all HATE MOLLY!!!! Also, I wonder if Jason “Knew” that Molly was the ONE after their overnight iin the tent … maybe they had sex, he felt he knew … and in order for the “show to go on” … they developed the storyline or “script” for them to follow so the whole season wouldn’t be a “wash” … that kinda makes sense to me??? anyone else???
February 18th, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Poor, poor Melissa. And SHAME on Jason and the producers. Any positive feelings I felt towards Jason are LONG GONE.
BTW, as a native Texan, I love that you said y’all!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Poor, poor Melissa. And SHAME on Jason and the producers. Any positive feelings I felt towards Jason are LONG GONE.
I hope karma comes back to Jason and Molly ends up dumping his scrawny butt!
BTW, as a native Texan, I love that you said y’all!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:09 AM
I have no doubt that the night in the tent had something to do with it. It is very rare that they have an overnight date like that within the first oh what MONTH of the show?… it was sketchy from the beginning I guess!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:09 AM
“Don’t hate the player…..hate the game”
Remember that ABC is the puppet master here. Steve admits that he does not “know” all the details between Jason, Melissa, and Molly….he just stated he had information about what happens ATFC.
We are all entitled to our opinions, however, lets keep in mind that we should hold ABC more responsible for “misleading” us than Jason, Melissa, and Molly. Ty is innocent here, so it kills me when people refer to him in any negative light…making rude commits about his father will only hurt him more…..poor little guy has been through a lot already…..before Jason’s name was even known to us “common” folk.
Sure Jason could have “stopped” the insanity, and taken the high road by telling ABC to “kiss off”, however, I’m betting that Jason wouldn’t stand a chance.
ABC will win in the end anyway because this is what they wanted from the get go…..”action”. All we’re doing is feeding the fire….what a way to “go out blazing”! I’m just as guilty and THAT is what makes me sad.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Hey folks,
I love you all—you have been my social life for the last couple of weeks. But,
let’s not get too overexcited yet and participate in mass hysteria without having all the data. RS may very well be correct, but then again he states he does not know all the details. I think it is fine to be curious about the back story and outraged if this is indeed the case. But what if some of this data is incorrect and people start acting on it and innocent people get hurt? Sure, burn up the posting boards, demand answers from ABC, but let’s be careful about condemning people before we really know what happened. I believe RS would want us to extremely curious, but to keep an open mind.
And if Melissa has been indeed completely unaware and not a coconspirator, then this may really be a blessing in disguise for her to learn and not be a “victim†in her relationships anymore. This could be the best thing that ever happened to her and for people to continue to coddle her is exactly what will prevent her from finding her own strength and self confidence. Yes, I agree that if she was set up by ABC and Jason, which is a terrible thing, that we recognize she has the potential to truly blossom as a person. We have already seen her sweetness and terrific good nature.
And you can bet your bottom dollar on karma—what goes around always comes around!
Also, I think that it has been posted before, maybe even a CH blog that they have the next bachelorette and it is someone new.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:13 AM
My only question: why would Jason agree to this? He must know that no matter how ABC spins this, he’s going to look like dirtbag. And, I don’t feel too bad for Melissa – she signed up for the show. She had to know that crazy things can happen. And, I’ve always liked Molly – but only because she’s from my hometown of Grand Rapids.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:14 AM
I was glued to this site for the last 48 hours as I was pulled into this drama. We all love drama, or we wouldn’t be watching the Bachelor or reading RS’s blog.
Anyway, how DO we know that this story is the truth? How do WE know that Jason didn’t just realize he made the wrong decision after the show ended? How do WE know that he didn’t call them up and say “Wait! I changed my mind!” Maybe he found out that Melissa’s parents are drug dealers or own 1000 cats or something that he couldn’t live with. Think about it…We never heard about this crazy ending until now! Don’t you think ABC would have been hyping this up all season long? Poor Chris Harrison has been leading us to believe that every rose ceremony is THE most dramatic one yet…for years!
It wasn’t until the hometown dates that ABC made sure we knew that Melissa is always the ‘dumpee’. That seemed to be the theme of her hometown visit with her friends…that she ALWAYS picked the wrong guy and ALWAYS got dumped! Seems like the timing was right — let’s send in some foreshadowing. The audience will have no idea she is going to get dumped again…they think Jason will be her hero! And NOW comes the opportunity to start the promos for the huge surprise ending and for ABC to capitalize on an emotional mistake! And didn’t those editing masters make sure to show on this week’s show someone (Jill maybe) say to Jason “how do you know you are making the right decision?” when you are standing up there each week? And, he had no answer. Because he doesn’t know if he is making the right decision. The more controversy that exists around this show, the more Fliess wins! Controversy = viewers = HIGHER RATINGS! Good Job RS! WE love the drama…and ABC loves you!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Okay … I believe DeAnna was placed on the show to put the idea in our heads that its okay to sympathize with someone when they feel they’ve made a mistake and should have picked someone else … I think they were setting us up to already be comfortable with that idea so that when this happened we wouldn’t be so shocked!
Also, I think Jason and Molly probably fell in love on the one on one date when they stayed overnight in the tent, they probably had sex, decided he didn’t need to look any further and in order for the show to go on … they came up with this story line or “script” in order to the “show to go on” so to speak! What do you think?
February 18th, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Wow, thank you Steve. I give you alot of credit for trying to make sure you get the details right. I always liked Molly but am heartbroken over the way Melissa has been treated. Maybe they promised her a show of her own to try and find true love? Maybe her parents knew about this crap and that is why they wouldn’t go on National t.v.?
February 18th, 2009 at 11:18 AM
WOW! All I can say is WOW! I definitely have a new found perspective on this show…and Jason was my favorite from DeAnna’s season, and I was so happy to see him on this one for himself…and I loved Melissa instantly…and I still love Melissa…but I completely don’t like Jason. What they did was completely wrong. If that is who you truly wanted to be w/, why not give her the elaborate, gorgeous proposal in New Zealand, instead of a proposal on a couch at the ATFR Part 2…providing he actually proposes. If I were Molly, I don’t know if I would still stay w/ the guy. That’s destined to not work.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Molly is super annoying and I am not just feeling that way because the turn of events. I have felt that way all along. I don’t care if what we have seen is her edit. Her voice even bugs me. I think that it had to have been scripted from near the beginning because there is too much foreshadowing all along to not have been. They have been playing up the Deanna thing the whole season and now looking back we see why she is brought in. Let’s just say for fun Mel did break it off first, what an idiot Molly is for taking him back. Let’s say he changes his mind and breaks up with Molly…it was set up from the beginning and that is so obvious now.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Molly was so concerned that her parents like her boyfriend. As a parent of a 25 year old daughter, if what RS says is true, I wouldn’t want him in my house!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Assuming that RS has the story line correct, then we should applaud Jason and perhaps Melissa and Molly as great actors, all auditioning for a 13-week TV soap opera. Otherwise, If Jason knew all along what he was doing with the two women, then his behavior is that of a con artist and inexcusable. But if this was set up from the beginning then my estimation of Jason has increased, because he is not so much a dork, but rather an aspiring actor who is good at playing sincere and knows how to play the broken hearted (last season ) as this season’s hreart breaker extraordinaire. Either way,. its been
great theatre.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:28 AM
As a former participant in this show (er, I mean, pawn in this game) I’m sure that I join all the other pawns who have appeared in this scam over the past 10 years in saying THANK YOU! Thank you for finally outing this show. You have no idea how awful it is to have to go through this and then not be able to tell anyone when all you want to do is scream from the rooftops how manipulated you felt. I feel vindicated. Thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:29 AM
IF this is true, Jason is the scum of the earth for even thinking of going along with this plan. I will have lost all respect for him and Molly for their undercover actions. How could he live with himself for purposely hurting another and humiliating them on national TV. What kind of a person does that?
It takes much more honor and strength of character to do that which is right and refuse to be used as an instrument of deceit. To go along with a producer driven script is pure weakness and cowardice and says much about a person. I was surprised at the ending on Brad’s season, but had respect for his decision. It at least, was not motivated by deception as would be the case this season.
I feel most sorry for Ty, I do feel he was used as a pawn in this charade. Melissa will be fine and I wish her nothing but much peace, love and happiness.
For Molly and Jason, you two deserve each other and all the repercussions that will follow.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Melissa was in on it all along. She got paid to go along with it as did Jason and Molly. When Melissa is announced as the next Bachelorette you will know this to be true.
I’d like to see how many of you would turn down hundreds of thousands of dollars to go along with what ABC asked them to do, which was ACT. Not to mention the chance to get your own tv show on which you will get paid again and all the opportunities that goes along with that. Are you cubical rats really going to try and act like you wouldn’t trade your mudane jobs for 3 months to travel, be on national television, and get paid more than you make in several years at your regular jobs? YEAH RIGHT!
Steve knows a little bit but he doesn’t know all. He is blindly going along with only part of the story and he fell hook, line, and sinker for the fake emails being circulated…all this is designed to prop Melissa up to be the bachelorette. Melissa knew and chose to go along with the storyline, as did Jason. Their reasons were simple – more money than they could reasonably turn down. At the end of the day, it was enough money to change their lives and they took it knowing that those closest to them would know the WHY.
The outrage for Jason is uncalled for. Someone needs to remind RS of his own words…Don’t hate the player (Jason) hate the game (ABC).
February 18th, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Steve is a hottie! Luv ya baby!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:36 AM
In Jason’s February 17th blog on People.com he wrote “Happy (belated) Valentines day to the new lady in my life.” The NEW LADY…” What a moron!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Thanks RS!
I also think that when Jason is crying over the balcony its because he is about to propose to Melissa, which he doesnt want to do because he knows he is just ‘playing her’
February 18th, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Gentle tip for RS: I agree the clues were bad. I don’t mean they were hard or impossible or frustrating. I just mean they were bad clues. In the future, I’d suggest staying away from such clue games. Though I suspect your audience won’t get nearly so excited about them next time! Also, as you continue to write blogs and attract readers, I suggest focusing your energies on really making every word count and being aware when you repeat yourself.
I know, who the hell am I? It’s just obvious to me you are interested in giving people a good reading experience and that you care how things come out. So some constructive criticism for you, sir!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:41 AM
The funny part is, we would all be just as obsessed with the show if they let the cards fall where they may. Having a really strong relationship with Molly straight off would be new, and it would have the other girls so P.O.’d it’d make for excellent TV.
Why Fleiss et al have to get so involved and destroy everyone’s interest and trust in the show – ABC made a huge mistake allowing this.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:42 AM
I would love to know how much money Jason received from this scam. He sold his soul to the devil. I guess money is the root of all evil.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Im really mad at Jason, ABD…BUT I think we shouldn’t jump to conclusions on who is to blame until it all plays out. Its just not fair to the people involved. Not that any of this was FAIR to us.
#231, I started liking Molly for Jason after the last episode. Its weird no hearing the previews for next time when Jason says to Molly, “Everything is So REAL between us”
Why is it that i thought i could get back to my life after today…seems i am still involved with all this! Will there ever be an end!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:44 AM
I am absolutely appalled by all of this …..it makes me sick to my stomach. How can we believe he will be faithful to Molly if he can’t even stay faithful for 2 months. I realize that they were not and are not married yet but the principal of the whole thing is that he made a commitment…..does he know what commitment is?
I do know also that ABC is behind all of this but I would imagine strongly that Jasons contract did not say who have to deceive and do what ever I tell you…..so yes I am blaming all of them. And Molly you could have said (as low as it would be) “Yes I will be with you Jason but not until you break it off with Melissa” Its not fair to another human being.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Thanks Steve! Wow – unreal. If this was done for ratings, they will get them, however, because of how they presented Melissa, she’s become a fan favorite. If viewers watch Jason dump Melissa on National TV, I’m not so sure it will be good for Jason or the Bachelor show in the long run. I guess as you mentioned, it all depends on how they present this.
Fleiss does say that the show’s ratings turned around when Brad Womack sent both girls packing, so he’s looking to show the viewers heartbreak again. Sad that this all has to be done at Melissa’s expense. I can’t see her becoming the next Bachelorette because I’m sure she’ll be angry and it would be difficult without her parents support.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Excellent! Just posted to your site on my blog. Good stuff!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:46 AM
First, thanks for this. I agree it deserves to be told.
Second, as to Jason being in on this, what a cad. A good man would never let a woman be hurt like this for any reason. If he knew it was Molly he wanted he should have told ABC to pound sand. They weren’t going to scrap the season, they had spent a fortune filming, he should have stuck to his heart and chosen Molly (not my choice, but clearly his!) in the first place. Had ABC gone after them he could have threatened to expose them.
That’s what a MAN would have done.
My husband just laughs when I watch this show. I hug him tighter and tighter after every single episode.
Thanks again for letting us know the truth.
And for the single women, there really are some great men out there.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Wow… Jason is right up there with “The Wife Swap’s” Stephen Fowler.
I really thought you were going to say that Jason got Molly pregnant in the tent date.
I remember a short cut of Jason saying to Molly something like you’ll always be with me.
When my son was about 16 we were watching the show. When it was over he said he didn’t want to see it again because people always got hurt.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Molly has straight up Crazy, Psycho eyes. You know, the ones where you can see the whites of her eyes all of the way around. Kind of like the runaway bride. Chick.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:52 AM
First of all, people sign contracts with these shows. They are legally bound to follow the instructions of the producers. Second of all, the emotions on tape are probably real, but that doesn’t mean when the cameras aren’t rolling people don’t know exactly what’s going on. I believe they do! And, producers always want a victim with a love story. Because the victim emerges as new entertainment. So what if Melissa was being groomed secretly as the next Bachelorette at the same time all this was going on with Jason and Molly? What if the producers have been grooming her on being the “victim” – play up the love, etc. And the “rose ceremony” was real, but then it wasn’t right after. She can act, from what other bloggers have stated. And now, she’s the perfect victim. Even if she did get hurt “for real” don’t think the perfect victim was left unattended. Chances are she got a call immediately afterward and was offerred something even better! Just saying… if producers planned some of it, they likely are planning all of it, even the outrage!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:53 AM
I agree 100% with 425’s post
DITTO
February 18th, 2009 at 11:53 AM
I think that, if Melissa is the next Bachelorette, she was in on the whole script. Why would any sane person agree to be on this show again, if she just had her heart broken, all scripted by ABC?
February 18th, 2009 at 11:53 AM
I believe RS version of events to be true. However, I do not believe that he was unawre of the e-mail correspondence between Mel and Jason until yesterday. I fact, I think, the are part of the reason he figured this whole mess out. He knew that we were all going to wonder if Mel was in on the scam. The appearance of the e-mail answers that question.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:54 AM
I do think the die was cast in the tent. After that – all those loooooonnnnnngggggg walks and talks. Yep, he fell for Molly just prior to the tent date because as it’s been said, they’ve never, EVER, had a date that was overnight at that early in the process. I think he had a “fell for Molly at first sight” moment and mistakenly on his part let that be known to TPTB and then it became MF’s job to make it appear he was in love with everyone but Molly only to shock us later. I do think Molly was in on it, but I do not believe Melissa was. I do think they edited – SERIOUSLY EDITED – all of Melissa’s time with Jason to include only the convos about her family – so that this would give them the out later. And I do think Deanna was brought in to soften what will happen and to try to give Jason a more sympathetic look. Won’t work. How absolutely cruel can you be to let someone film you taking back a proposal and know it is going to be played out on national TV? That’s going to come back and bite Jason once his name becomes mud on the Internet and his local press starts cluing into all the internet buzz. I can see some call-in talk shows not going well and I HOPE he gets his azzzzz chewed when they do the talk show rounds afterwards. I wish Ellen would burn him a new azzzzole – but she’s ABC, she won’t.
I agree that mainstream viewers will know nothing about the backstage shenanigans and will just swallow the ABC bait hook, line, and sinker.
I’ll never fall for it again… I knew there was some non-reality aspects of all these “reality” shows, but this takes the cake and smears it around in my face and I don’t like it.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:55 AM
If this had happened with Deanna’s season, Deanna picks Jessie and then decides to break up with him for Jason, most people could accept it BECAUSE WE LIKED JASON. So this is going to backfire bigtime on ABC because WE DON’T LIKE MOLLY. I don’t even want to hear about Jason and Molly’s love store now, it’s disgusting that they would do this to Melissa. And Molly? Flying off to Seattle on weekends to see another man’s fiance? Well, you know what they call those kinds of girls….
February 18th, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Is it possible that Melissa and Jason knew each other prior to this show and both were in on it? It would explain why Melissa’s parents chose not to participate in the home visits.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:56 AM
If Molly would have received the “nice” edit and Mel the bitchy one…everyone would be saying that Mel is a trashy cheerleader that has a tramp stamp and would hate her. Everyone needs to give them all the benefit of the doubt because we will never know how things actually played out.
After all, she does want to be a ET reporter and is in love with Derek Jeter…maybe she can get with him now and you can all leave Mollly and Jason alone.
You are all so cruel because Molly was never close to any of the girls….she was in this for a guy, not girl friends, I’m sure she has enough friends of her own back home.
Even RS doesn’t have anything bad to say about Molly and has been leading up to the fact that Mel is a needy, immature, girl that has a lot of growing up to do…like getting a real job.
Also, on Mel’s MYSPACE pages that were originally posted on Jokers…she looked VERY happy on New Years Eve, which was after she was dumped.
HEARTBROKEN? DOUBT IT!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Is it possible that Melissa and Jason knew each other prior to this show and both were in on it? It would explain why Melissa’s parents chose not to participate in the home visits. With the proviso that Melissa was to be the next Bachelorette.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:57 AM
What’s so sad about this is that Melissa had stated she was always the one being dumped, she obviously has lots of insecurities and issues, and she really put her heart on the line here, and she ended up getting dumped in front of America. I hope ABC pays her therapy bills from now on! That poor girl!
And Molly! I do wonder how could she be with Jason after what he did to Melissa! I think that would be major red flags for her that maybe he is not a nice guy! But she seems to be emotionless anyway so she probably doesn’t care he’s a jerk.
Steve, you are hot! Makes me wish I still lived in Dallas!
Karen
February 18th, 2009 at 11:58 AM
I don’t care if it was a set up for Mel and the next bach I would rather have seen the real story then their made up one. I will not watch the next one, no matter who it is. I am done.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Steve, I have been reading your amusing re-caps for over 2 years, and I am a married, heterosexual male, but now that I have seen you in video, even I can see you are truly a good looking man. Methinks this will spur some serious attention for you from the ladies….and you have enough personality and looks to make the most of it!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:58 AM
I think if i were Jason or Molly.. I would be ashamed to show my face in public….
February 18th, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Said it once and I feel compelled to say it again….
ARE YOU PEOPLE SERIOUS???
These people go on a show to “fall in love” in a time span of six weeks. And in that time, the persons attention they are vying for is also with other women until the very last day.
If they end up hurt emotionally because they thought that formula was how you find true love, I have very little pity for them. I don’t like seeing people get hurt, but come on….
And some of you are such romantics that you blame ABC for boosting ratings and making advertising dollars by pushing/pulling for this kind of disaster to happen. They are an entertainment business, not a matchmaker.
Look, as much as I enjoyed the show, (and it kills me to admit that) get a grip. You’ve seen a couple of hours of highly edited (chopped up) clips of these gpeople out of 6 weeks of footage. We don’t really know who these people are. We know what ABC wants us to know about them.
What we do know, is they signed up for this show. If they were naive enough to think that it would be easy to find something real and lasting in that situation, then God help them. If you think that what your watching is truly what love and romance is, then God help you.
Maybe I should have been a divorce lawyer, because it seems like that is one market that’s not in danger of crashing any time soon.
February 18th, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Someone has already posted on FORT that they emailed RS about Mel being the next bachelorette and he replied that she’s too pissed for getting thrown under the bus and that was never their intention.
February 18th, 2009 at 12:04 PM
I haven’t read all the posts up til now, so I maybe repeating what has already been said, but maybe Melissa was in on it in order to become the next Bachelorette. If not Jason is a supreme spineless fucktard for treating her like that, especially after all that talk about how she has only been with assholes. What kind of man (with a son, mind you) who agrees to that kind of evil chicanery at the expense of someone he cares about. He is going to humiliate that girl on National TV! So unnecessary! I have no respect for him and NONE for Molly. Selfish Stepford Bitch. The both of them can go bungee jumping without a cord for all I care. Ty would be better off with his mom anyway.
February 18th, 2009 at 12:04 PM
You rock Steve and as many have said before HOT! You should have Jeremy set you up with Mel, you would look good together.
February 18th, 2009 at 12:06 PM
First and foremost, Steve, Congrats on doing what every man in America wishes he could do–satisfy thousands of woman at once in one day–well maybe not satisfy in the sense of the outcome but satisfy in telling the story.
Second, I think people are letting their emotions get the most of them and forgetting the premise of the show–whittling down 25 women to get to one—or dumping 24 women on public television to get to one. Thus the privateness of the AFTR 1–none of the other women had to get dumped in front of a live studio audience (except for I guess in the Charlie Season)–so Mel shouldn’t either!
Third, I have not seen these contracts but I assume you sign your life away to ABC. I therefore would not go as far as calling Jason or Molly cruel for the scheme. ABC is completely to blame cause when all is said and done–it is entertainment they are looking for. Something was in the contracts allowing ABC to do this Melissa, Molly and Jason and basically control their lives
Fourth, with that being said, a big question is how Molly would visit Jason knowing he was engaged—I think after the finale and their reactions were aired–ABC pulled a fast one—we actually hold the right to allow Jason till such and such date to make a decision if he so chooses–thus them both visiting and Melissa hoping the AFTR would be Jason stating he is over Molly and solidifying his original choice–which was not the case(which ABC and Jason knew but neither of the girls)
Fifth and final–and this is short–interesting line with this new devlopment that Molly said on their Fantasy date–what is you choose wrong? Seems a little too appropriate for this story line–hmmm?
February 18th, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Someone has already posted on FORT that they emailed RS about Mel being the next bachelorette and he replied that she’s too pissed for getting thrown under the bus and that was never their intention.
February 18th, 2009 at 12:10 PM
IMO, I think they were all in on it. This being the reason that Melissa’s parents did not want to meet Jason. I’m sure they would ALL get a hefty paycheck at days end. Deanna was part of it also. She comes to give him advice, but he chooses melissa anyway. But, he just can’t forget about what advice she has given him. Hence, the FINALE… We were all had from day one!
February 18th, 2009 at 12:10 PM
How ’bout this for the backstory? Molly is pregnant. What a perfect way for everybody to save face. Molly is pregnant so she wants Jason in her life, Jason wants to be with Molly because she is pregnant, of course Melissa would and should understand because Molly is pregnant, ABC “went along” with Jason breaking off the engagement with Melissa because Molly is pregnant, of course we should all understand – Jason is doing the