No Really, These are the Final FINAL Thoughts plus Melissa on “DWTS”
Ahhhhh, what a week. So many peoples stories have changed, the latest on Melissa joining “Dancing with the Stars” tonight, and finally we’ve heard the last of Tatiana Del Toro (at least I hope so). Let’s put some final FINAL thoughts together on this “Bachelor” season and just move on. It’s over, it’s done with, everyone’s changing their stories now, it’s a farce. Like I told you it was back on Jan. 27th. Before we get to that though, a couple notes regarding the site.
Over the next two months, there will be changes to the site. Still working out the kinks, as you saw last week we tried a different format, but a lot of things are happening right now and I want to make sure this site looks good when we roll everything out. So there might be some days the look of it changes, and there might be some days that it’s down, but just know its all temporary. I hope to have everything finalized and done by May 18th, which is the start of Jillians season of the “Bachelorette”. So any craziness in between now and then, just bear with me. It looks like the merchandising is definitely going to happen, I just need to figure out what products we are going to launch with, plus, some people want to advertise, and the current format we’re in doesn’t make it easy, which is why we’ll probably be giving the site a new look.
It’s not like I broke the Bachelor “shocker” back in January so all this could happen. Far from it. What’s happening now is a result of me being credible with my news, and the thing I’m most proud of, is how many emails I’ve gotten over the last few weeks from people saying they had never even heard of the site before and now they’re a fan. I’ve always wanted more and more people to find RealitySteve.com, but I did a terrible job of marketing it, which is to say I did nothing. If breaking this seasons ending gave me notoriety, so be it. But those that have been with me for the last seven years know I’ve been loyal to giving you consistent “Bachelor” updates, plus my opinions on a myriad of things. Now, I’m just going to do it more often. Especially with “Idol” about to begin its final rounds, “Survivor” up and running, “Celebrity Apprentice” being a trainwreck I can’t not watch, and the whole “Dancing with the Stars” thing. Hey, those that know me know that’s been one of my favorite shows since it started. Now, with the whole Melissa angle thrown in, obviously that adds a little extra to those that are “Bachelor” fans. Speaking of that, lets go back to last week, in particular, AFTER Tuesday nights show.
Really now, with all the chaos surrounding this past season of the “Bachelor”, I feel like after today, let’s just put it to rest. Some of you will always believe what you want to believe about the possible set up and conspiracy that I’ve alleged, and that’s fine. All I’ve ever wanted to do was present a case as for why I believe what I was told went down this season. You’re not a bad person if you don’t believe it, and those that do, aren’t conspiracy theorists or bad people either. They’re just realists. Ha ha. Anyway, what really bothered me last week after the ATFR 2 was the spin job that everyone was putting on this. Included in this spin job were ABC, Mike Fleiss, Jason, and even Melissa. On Wednesday, Jason immediately came out and said he broke up with Melissa on TV because he was “contractually obligated to.” Then Mike Fleiss immediately shot back with, “Uh, no you weren’t.” Then Jason spun it to, “Well, Melissa knew we were having problems and we were already broken up. We had ended things a week earlier.” Then Melissa on with Ellen Thursday says, “Yeah, the breakup was mutual, we were broken up. But what upset me was the lying. I asked him numerous times if it was about Molly and he said ‘no’. Then we get on TV to tape the ATFR 1 and he informs me it is.” Then Jason the next day on Ellen says, “Yeah, I wasn’t contractually obligated. I felt I was doing what the producers wanted me to do, and I take full responsibility for that. If I could take anything back, it was that I did it on camera. She didn’t need to go through that.” Well gee, ya’ think?
Look, Jason did exactly what he needed to do last week, which is apologize for embarrassing her on television. He didn’t need to do that, he admits he didn’t need to do that, and says he’ll live with that decision for the rest of his life. Good. He should. And the fact that both of them are now saying, “Well, we were broken up before we went on that show” pretty much proves even more than not only is Jason a douchebag for doing it, but also that ABC was complicit in all of this as well. Bascially they’re saying, “Well, you guys broke up off camera, and we can’t have that. Come and shoot the ATFR 1 six weeks early so we can ‘re-create’ that breakup.” If ABC is saying Jason wasn’t contractually obligated to do that on camera, then ABC could’ve easily said, “No, no way. We’re not doing this to her.” But they chose not to because they wanted drama, and that’s exactly what they got.
Nice to see that Melissa admitted the emails I’d had in my possession for two weeks that I chose not to release were legitimate. Hey, I knew they were the whole time, but it was good to hear something I said finally proven correct. And I’m glad someone else chose to release them because I did not want that on my conscience anymore. I didn’t want my name attached to those emails. And considering they landed in my inbox from someone who’d never emailed once before, I had a good idea someone would release them. I’m sure it was passed around to a few people. I think the one thing those emails proved was Melissa knew there was something going on with Jason and Molly during the time they were together. That’s obvious. I think its obvious to everyone now, and that’s the one thing that Jason is continually lying about. Notice how he never addressed it in the emails both times she brought it up? Never confirmed or denied it, which was smart. Just left it alone. The minute he admits to it, is the minute he’s guilty for lying in front of America, which most people think he did anyway. Also makes ABC look horrible in that they allowed it to happen, and makes them liars too. That gave Jason an out to not address it in his emails back to her.
I find it funny that at first, ABC/Fleiss/Chris Harrison/Jason all were adamant that “No, no, no, no. They had no contact whatsoever in those two months he was engaged. Molly was taken by complete surprise and anyone who suggests otherwise is just plain wrong.” Yet now we’re hearing, “Oh wait, there was one phone call where he was just ‘checking’ on Molly.” Really? When he’s engaged to Melissa and spending time with her over the holidays? Of course, there are also numerous reports that Molly texted or called Jason while he was with Melissa, which she has said happened, but god no! Jason would never do such a thing! Whatever. Like I’ve said ever since I released the news about this season, it is going to be he said/she said til the end of time. You will either believe that he didn’t have contact with Molly and ABC wasn’t planning this ratings bonanza, or you can believe Melissa. It’s up to you. I’m pretty much done debating it at this point. By next week, no one will give a rats ass about Jason and Molly and how they’re doing. I thought the most telling thing between both Melissas appearance and Jason and Mollys appearance on “Ellen” was the fact that Melissa said he started pulling away “almost immediately” when they got back from taping. For a guy that claimed he tried so hard to make it work, I would think pulling away immediately isn’t supporting your case too much.
More questions:
Now he and Molly are doing a tourism video promoting New Zealand talking about that’s where they fell in love and what a great place it is? Huh? I thought when he left New Zealand, that’s when he was in love with Melissa? Did you see this thing? Unbelievable. Check it out:
Jason and Molly Pimp New Zealand
If Molly had no idea she what was going to happen at the ATFR 2, why was she talking about, “I stay up every night hoping Jason would change his mind and take me back?” No other Final Two girl in the history of that show has ever said that on the ATFR 2.
Why did Molly say during the ATFR 2 taping that she’s definitely moving to Seattle, and then on “Ellen” less than a week later when asked if she was moving, she says, “Eventually. We’re taking it day by day.” Shouldn’t that have been her original answer? Man, no one can keep their stories straight.
Why did Jason tell Molly, ten minutes roughly after he just dumped his fiance, “I’m falling in love with you?” If he didn’t have any contact with this woman in two months, can you technically be “falling in love with them?” Seems a little extreme. I would think you’d just leave it at, “I haven’t been able to keep my mind off you and I want to try this out.” Not, “I’m falling in love with you.” How could you? You haven’t spoken to her since New Zealand! Jason is King Contradictory right now.
And of course, he’s gone back and forth on at what point they broke up. He says it was a few days before the ATFR 1 taping, then he said it was a week, then he said in the beginning he shouldn’t have broken up with her, then changed it to, “she knew what was coming.” AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! This is all making my head hurt really. Stick to one story, buddy.
So this can be debated forever. Who do you believe, Jason or Melissa? Or neither? Either way, it doesn’t affect my life. I believe Melissa but it doesn’t mean you’re a horrible person if you don’t. If I were you, I’d put it past you, move on, and start discussing more important things. This is exactly what ABC wants, and that’s to have you talking about them weeks after the season ends. So I will put an end to it in this column if you promise to as well. Sure, I’ll continually make jokes til the end of time about this season and what a farce it was, but I’m done presenting my case for why I believe this was a set up. Let’s move on.
As I’m sure most of you have heard by now, Melissa is going to be an injury replacement for Nancy O’Dell on “Dancing with the Stars” beginning tonight. Nancy O’Dell dropped out on Thursday, and news broke yesterday that Melissa was asked to do it. Which means she’s had a whopping four days to practice. I’m really surprised by some of the response I’m hearing in regards to Melissa “selling out” or “only doing this because she wants to be famous.” Huh? Once again, people will have their opinions on this one way or another, but this is how I see it:
1. She’s a last second injury replacement, so this basically just fell into her lap. She didn’t go out seeking this. This isn’t something she’s been in negotiations for for weeks. Nancy O’Dell just dropped out on Thursday.
2. She has a dance background, it’s her passion, so it’s not like she’s going on “Fear Factor”, or some other stupid dating show just so she could be on TV. I think the fact she turned down being the next “Bachelorette” shows more about her character and motivations than accepting this gig does.
3. She knows she can do well because of her background, the public already likes her, and she immediately becomes one of the favorites. Why wouldn’t you enter a competition that you know you can win?
4. With Nancy O’Dell dropping out Thursday, this is the latest ANYONE has ever dropped out of DWTS by far. If they’re find a replacement and give them only four days of rehearsal, they’re not going to pick someone with ZERO dance experience because they’ll just get voted off the first week. So of course they had to find someone who could dance, and she fits the bill perfectly. It’s ABC crossover, her name has been out there the last week, and she can dance.
5. She told Ellen on Wednesday “I just wanna go back to Dallas, get back to a normal life, and get away from reality TV” or whatever she said. She didn’t know about this opportunity when she said that, so to call her a liar just seems ignorant. Unless you think she knew about this all along, which she couldn’t have, since they announced the DWTS cast back on Feb. 9th and she wasn’t a part of it.
6. As for her doing another ABC show, I don’t think that has much to do with anything. It’s not like this is being produced by Fleiss and his production company. This is a completely different animal. What would being scorned by ABC previously have to do with her appearing on this show? ABC the network necessarily didn’t screw her. It was Fleiss and his production company that did. Two totally different animals. I might have used the term “ABC” in past columns, but I was referring to Fleiss and Co.
Seems to me that the people hating on her are the ones who didn’t like her in the first place or thought she was in on this whole scheme with the “Bachelor.” So whatever she does, you’ll never change those peoples minds. She could have announced last week on “Ellen” that she’s taking a camera crew to Africa to feed a village of starving children, and her detractors would first ask, “Why are you taking a camera crew?” Can never win with some people. Look, I have no problem with Melissa doing this, but I can see plenty of people will. Whatever. To each their own. I hope she does well. I can’t imagine she won’t at least get to the finals. I mean, c’mon. Steve-O? David Alan Grier? She could’ve been given four hours to practice and she’d be better than them. People who hate her will cheer against her, and people who like her, won’t. It’s pretty simple. There’s no way she would tell America “My reality television days are behind me” if she knew she was gonna do this show, which she didn’t. I can’t believe people are getting on her for that. It’s dancing. It’s her passion. She can win. She’d be crazy not to.
Once again, let’s put all of our “Bachelor” related stuff behind us after today. Really, there’s nothing more to talk about. I’m moving on, and so should you. There are too many questions you will never get answers to unless your name is Jason Mesnick, Molly Malaney, Melissa Rycroft, Mike Fleiss, or Chris Harrison. I’ll be back Wednesday with a fresh new “Reality Roundup” breaking down week one of “American Idol” (I believe it’s Michael Jackson week), along with a few thoughts on more crap that I’m watching. As always, any questions, comments, emails, praises, criticisms, pre orders for your RealitySteve.com boy shorts (ha ha), feel free to email me at steve@realitysteve.com. If you haven’t already joined the “I Love Reality Steve” Facebook group, you can always do that as well. Or just add me as a friend as there is a link to that down the right hand column. See you Wednesday.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Glad you are back…will look forward to your columns.
March 9th, 2009 at 1:29 AM
Nice summation Steve. In my opinion, everyone got what they deserved this season. I think that viewership will be down for Jillian’s show. It’s too bad , I really liked her.
I’m hoping you’ll have visors to offer in your new merchandising gig.
Sincere thanks for making Jason’s season bearable!
March 9th, 2009 at 1:32 AM
I am so happy that Melissa’s gonna be on DWTS!!!!
There are so many things I agree with you on…from the fact that Jason was repeatedly contradicting himself on the AFTR…to how super-fishy it was that Molly spent quite a bit of time talking about–”hypothetically”–how she would react if Jason wanted to get back together with her…to all your points saying why Melissa is NOT a sell-out for agreeing to be a part of DWTS.
I have a question: Do you think Brad not choosing either Deanna or Jenni in his season was due to a scheme by Fleiss as well? It never made sense to me how he could go from almost PROPOSING to Deanna, to not even wanting to explore a relationship with her…and why he said he cared for her SO deeply and would “miss her more than she could ever know” on the ATFR when he rejected her plea to reconsider his decision. But when I look back at his actions now, everything seems to fit so much better if Fleiss is taken into account. Also, Brad’s season was one of the later seasons, so it would make sense that the Bachelor people would want something new and controversial…and then they would extinguish any suspicions with Matt’s fairly typical and “normal” season…only to spice things up again with this crazy season.
P.S. That New Zealand video with Molly and Jason truly disgusted me.
March 9th, 2009 at 1:42 AM
Glad we are moving on as this whole last week has turned into beating a dead horses’s ass. We will never know the complete truth as you said and frankly I don’t care- the show has nothing to do with finding true love and therefore has lost my interest. Good for Melissa on DWTS. I hope she does well. I am very happy to hear your coming coverage of other reality shows as I am done with The Bachelor.
March 9th, 2009 at 2:23 AM
I totally agree with you about Melissa and will definitely be cheering for her to win DWTS. It’s a great opportunity for her to have fun and do something she loves. Getting her on it was probably an “I’m sorry you got screwed by us” gift from ABC.
March 9th, 2009 at 3:20 AM
Steve, I believed you all of the time. They are all a bunch of liars. That New Zealand video is disgusting. I was sick to my stomach watching it.
March 9th, 2009 at 3:48 AM
Now that I’ve found you I will be an avid fan. Thanks for all your insight without which I would have been blindsided (like or unlike Melissa).
Q: Were Jason and Molly in NZ for that video? When? And why does Jason keep saying that he “met” her there?
March 9th, 2009 at 6:19 AM
After that New Zealand thing, Jason and Molly are poised to be the next Heidi and Spencer. Blech. Did you see them making out on Ellen? Who makes out on Ellen?
March 9th, 2009 at 6:40 AM
I didn’t watch AFTR2 or any of the interviews last week. Just when I thought all of this crap was over and I wouldn’t have to hear about it anymore, Melissa goes on DwtS. I’m sure she’ll do a good job. You know I’ll be watching.
March 9th, 2009 at 6:55 AM
I’m extremely happy that Melissa is going to be doing DWTS. It’s one of my favorite shows. With her background I think she’ll do great.
I didn’t watch the NZ thing. I’m sick of seeing and hearing about Jason/Molly and just couldn’t bring myself to watch another thing related to them.
As far as the site changes go, I’m looking forward to seeing what you have planned, but is there anyway you can give us a heads up if it’s going to be down?
March 9th, 2009 at 6:58 AM
I’m looking forward to watching Melissa on DWTS. I think she’s a class act and hope she does well.
March 9th, 2009 at 7:04 AM
RS – I’m wondering … are you going to spill what you know know about Jillian’s season soon?
March 9th, 2009 at 7:12 AM
Oh, wow, Melissa is going to be a last minute replacement on my other favourite show, DWTS! Yeah!! So this just happened on Thursday? Well, lucky break and I hope she does really well.
I will definitely be watching Jillian on the Bachelorete and then I am DONE with the Bach shows, for good!
Steve, you are the best! Again, thank you for sharing all of this information with us and I will be looking forward to the changes coming on your site.
March 9th, 2009 at 7:21 AM
I agree with this column about how there was a sudden opportunity for ABC with DWTS, and Melissa was in the right place at the right time. I don’t fault her for that, and I’ve been proud to see her handle herself so well. If not, Jason just might be getting away with a false status as a ‘great guy’ who followed his heart.
But based on what I’ve posted about Melissa, a few here have lumped me in as a Melissa hater. I don’t know her personally, and will likely never meet her in my life so I don’t have any strong emotions about her one way or the other. All that I have said is that she comes from a pedigree that is naturally skilled at making the most out of almost any situation, and will nearly always come out on top. This will be seen time and time again, especially if she stays in the public spotlight. I don’t hate her, I just think the people that feel sorry for her or are emotionally attached to her b/c of watching the Bachelor need to get some perspective.
March 9th, 2009 at 7:23 AM
I am so excited to see Melissa on DWTS – how could she not do it? I think this will be a great opportunity for her and I hope she does really well. I agree that it was ABC’s apology gift and I think the fact that she turned down the Bachelorette proves she isn’t a famewhore (especially since I heard the lead Bachelor/ette gets paid $500,000).
The NZ video is disgusting! How does Molly feel making a video about the most romantic place on earth…you know the place where Jason dumped Molly and proposed to Melissa in the “most romantic proposal ever”. I am pretty sure they will be breaking up soon!
I can’t wait for Jillian’s season!
March 9th, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Can’t wait for the merchandise….tank tops would be cool!
I am so glad that I found your site and have turned my coworkers into fans of your as well.
I hope Mel does well and I can’t wait to see the Jason/Molly engagement special, jk.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:07 AM
Don’t know if you ever watch Jon and Kate but there are some serious rumors going around.
Maybe you could do a little investigating Steve.
Go Melissa
March 9th, 2009 at 8:07 AM
thanks, steve – your blog is the only one i look at.
am compelled to let you know: there is no such word as “imparticular” ……. as in: “Speaking of that, lets go back to last week, imparticular, AFTER Tuesday nights show.” ….. (3rd paragraph – bottom sentence) ……. it is 2 words:. “in particular”.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:13 AM
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March 9th, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Steve, you know I’ve been a fan all along but I’m starting to smell something fishy. You getting Melissa’s emails was quite convenient. Melissa wanting to be “famous” and now she’s on DWTS. Hmmmmmm. I think you’ve been Punked. I know you don’t believe that but things are starting to add up. Either way, thanks for an interesting season.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:22 AM
With all due respect Steve, Melissa already has a new boyfriend so why would she be the new bachette?
You have been pro Melissa all along so not surprising your defending her going on DWTS. Its not Melissa’s 1st time back tracking on her own words. Its now become expected. In any case she will make it through a couple of weeks at least because of sympathy votes, I hope she does not make it to the finals, her constant play acting makes me ill.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:29 AM
I can’t find any link to Jason and Molly talking about New Zealand? Is there something I missed, how do I find it. I found a Utube link, but it is not working. Can anyone help me????
March 9th, 2009 at 8:30 AM
I’m one of those that found your site this season – and although you are a little cocky at times, I love your writing style.
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I look forward to your comments once Jillian’s season starts — and try to go easy on her, we don’t want to start a war!
March 9th, 2009 at 8:40 AM
Love Ya Steve – I had not known of your column till this season of Bachelor but will stay tuned now to see what you have to say on my other favorite shows. Looking forward to more of your oddball views. You earned your little star on my faves list! Good luck getting the site into a new design (that can be a tedious process so hang in there!!). I hope you are enjoying the changes!!
March 9th, 2009 at 8:46 AM
I enjoyed reading your column, but I always do ! Your right about it is time to move on and I am ready. I am thrilled Melissa will be on DWTS, perfect timing for her. As for Jason and Molly, let them fade into the background of real life. I think I am finally working my way through the shock of seeing who I thought was a nice single Dad looking for love, for what it really is. It was all a sham. Better days ahead. ;~)
March 9th, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Nice Column, Steve.
I agree with most of your points, my only differing opinion is that I believe Melissa was more in on it than we know. How much, I concede we’ll never know. That really goes for everyone involved, although some lies were more obvious than others. I do wish Melissa well because nobody, even if they knew a plan was afoot, deserves public humiliation.
I do think most of the players were held under strict “need to know” communication statuses, that way ABC could get the “real reactions” needed on camera to promote true drama and elevate ratings. It was quite a show and you are to be commended for the way you stepped up to share information with us. Very cool, indeed.
I think we can all agree that this season had lots of pimping and lying going on, to say the least. Anyways, I like you am rather tired of the entire subject and am very happy to move on as I imagine most posters on this board are.
Having said that, good luck to Molly & Jason. I can’t imagine a worse start to a relationship, so let’s hope they’ve both learned some valuable lessons can make it, if for no other reason than for Ty’s sake. I don’t think anyone on these boards desires see them to fail, despite their shennanigans, especially with a child involved.
I really like the ideas you have for the website Steve including merchandise (everyone else is making $, why shouldn’t Steve?) and loved seeing the numbers return. Yahooooo!
So I look forward to reading more of your posts and joining in on discussions in the future. This site really rocks!
March 9th, 2009 at 8:55 AM
I’m so excited for Melissa to be on DWTS!! Not sure who to root for – her or Shawn (big gymnastics family here!). Can’t wait to read your blog next week! Finally something to look forward to Mondays for!
March 9th, 2009 at 8:57 AM
Crazy week this has been, eh.
Michael Jackson week on AI…geez.
Maybe a special ,crazy, twist for DWTS will be Melissa wins the disco ball but the very next day ABC will take it away saying they changed their minds. HA!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:00 AM
I think Melissa will do good on DWTS. It will be fun to watch her develop a new way about her on this new show. I wonder if Jason and Molly will watch her too??? LOL Jason can sit there and see that cute little female on TV while he listens to Molly make demands and rules about their future, along with how she will punish him if he don’t follow along with her…..! Bossy Wench. LOL anyhow, I hope Melissa goes all the way on DWTS, she deserves it.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:04 AM
She told Ellen on Wednesday “I just wanna go back to Dallas, get back to a normal life, and get away from reality TV” or whatever she said. She didn’t know about this opportunity when she said that, so to call her a liar just seems ignorant.
Sorry Steve, but she is almost as bad as Jason and Molly, no matter how you try and spin it. She’s selling out to ABC to keep her 15 minutes going. Why else would she do that show after being lied to and so “hurt” by ABC.
She’s just like the rest of the hacks that will do anything to be on TV.
Last time I checked Hollywood is a long way from Dallas.
Give me a break!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:15 AM
That’s silly #31….DWTS is a completely different show than Bachelor. It’s not a show that has to push drama for ratings. And honestly, in her position, why on earth would she NOT take this opportunity?? So what if she’s taking advantage of her situation and “keeping her 15 minutes going?” She should have said no to save face with people like you? A once in a lifetime thing fell in her lap…I’d have thought she was insane if she passed it up.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:23 AM
I just hope if she wins DWTS they don’t come back at the finale/reunion and tell her she didn’t win after all…they counted the votes wrong. LOL
March 9th, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Since you asked, I would not be interested in any merchandise. Would not purchase anything (including boy shorts).
March 9th, 2009 at 9:28 AM
I get a kick and a big eye-roll how Steve takes seven paragraphs to say, “let’s not talk about it any more”.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:33 AM
I’m so excited that Melissa is going to be on DWTS (even though I’m not happy with ABC). I think she will do great.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:38 AM
Great! I think we ara all ready to move on and forget about Jason and Molly, like you said a couple of weeks from today no one is going to care and that should be the right thing to happen since they don’t deserve anyones time LOL.
Glad Melissa is doing that dancing show, she is good for that show plus people like her already, she will do good.
Glad the bachelor is over! =)
March 9th, 2009 at 9:49 AM
I’m somewhat feeling fine about who is with who, and now that mellissa is on DWTS, I feel mildly vindicated…whatever that means. With all that being said, I want to vent about something that I’m not over…Jason and molly on the cover of People, pimping out New Zeland, etc. I’m sick of these two ho bag liars and just want them to go away. I’ve accepted they’re together, but now get off the planet earth and get a room for christ’s sake. Jayson’s alibi and guilt ridden admissions are sickening. Anyone who is guilty of cheating always wants to say how sorry they are, cuz it makes them feel better, not the other party.
Good Luck Melissa, I’ll be rooting for you! And for the record, i don’t believe she has a boyfriend. I think she’s saying that to ease her pain.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Wow #24…. you’ve crossed the line on that one!
DAMN he’s good!!!
Who DOESN’T have a hardon for Melissa? She’s gorgeous! And now, especially with her being half naked, thats gonna be some hot stuff!!!…
Oh, and one last point… Steve is FARRRRR from being a “fag”… Trust Me!!!
If i were you girls, i’d get onboard!!!…
March 9th, 2009 at 9:49 AM
You’re right, Steve. Melissa haters will keep on hating, no matter what. One woman called her a fame seeker because she was on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders show before The Bachelor. Duh…..the DCC show was on CMT, and featured young women vying to be on the squad. Melissa was already ON the squad as a veteran, so what was she supposed to do? Tell the DCC organization ‘if you’re going to do a reality show about the squad — I’m quitting”? Whatever. I wish her well.
Awww…..Jason and Molly selling N.Z! How sweet…..puke! I couldn’t even watch the clip — just the idea is disgusting. Hopefully, by the time it airs a few times, they’ll be history and they’ll both look like idiots.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Way to go Melissa! I don’t think DWTS is a reality show…it’s a dance competition…they don’t follow the contestants around to their hotels and see what they look like when they sleep!
I’m really happy for her! Molly gets stuck with Jason and his handful of a kid while Mellissa gets an all expense paid trip to Hollywood, more exposure than she could have ever planned for AND a chance to strut her stuff. I hope Jason has TIVO so he can record the who while he and Molly try to quiet Ty down for one of his nightly tantrums!
Be careful what you wish for, Molly, because you just might get it ALL!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:54 AM
#24. RealityBill…GO AWAY! Your little message is full of grammar and spelling errors. (Not to mention you’re a poser for copping Steve’s original name.) Go bother someone else!
Signed,
The Grammar Police
March 9th, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Great column Steve….I am so happy that you laid it all out there and hope that the naysayers are now believers. I am thrilled that Melissa is joining DWTS….she has my vote. She has always seemed so real to me and so genuine….I hope she does well. Thanks again Steve for taking us down this long and winding road. You’re the best!
March 9th, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Way to sum it up Steve. Loved the column!
I’m excited Mel will be on DWTS. I was going to root for Shawn Johnson, but now, of course, it will be Mel. I’m sure she will do great!!
Oh, and I’m serious about the boy shorts. You should totally do ‘em! Can you make ‘em black with the “Reality Steve” in pink??
; )
March 9th, 2009 at 10:08 AM
NZ video-gag me. “The vieauw is great, and I love yeau” I don’t even know how you write the words as she pronounces them, but if I had to listen to her talk constantly I’d probably go postal.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:13 AM
I am thrilled that Melissa will be on DWTS. I’m hoping the first week is a bye for her, and the other replacement (rumoured to be Holly from Girls Next Door fame). While Melissa has dance experience, I don’t know how much ballroom dance experience she has. And the show continuously emphasizes that.
At the same time, I think she will be phenomenal and give some competition to Shawn Johnson. No one else comes close to those 2 (though I know nothing about the hot Italian celeb).
I’m hoping for a partner switch for Melissa. Melissa is replacing Nancy O’Dell (who’s partner is Tony Dovolani). The other injured celeb is Jewell (who’s partner is Dmitry Chaplin – new to DWTS but formerly with So You Think You Can Dance). I’m hoping Melissa switches to Dmitry. No reason, I just think they will have much better chemistry than Melissa and Tony.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Back to Bachelor. I agree with you Steve. So many stories have changed – particularly Jason – that I just cannot keep up anymore. I’m glad to see Jason and Molly go by the wayside. And cannot think of a better revenge – for them to have to see Melissa on tv every week.
For some reason I think Jason may want to watch, though no way in hell does that happen with Molly.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:16 AM
I found your website two weeks before the finale of The Bachelor aired. Thanks for the heads up! I was able to view it for the scam it was. I am thrilled that Melissa is going to be on DWTS. Your right, I don’t understand why some people would respond negatively to Melissa accepting this opportunity. Dancing is her passion and she was offered the opportunity of a lifetime. Who wouldn’t accept? Not to mention, ABC is hoping that this is their ticket out of the doghouse with their viewers. I am surprised though, at ABC picking Jillian to be the next bachelorette. She seems nice, but a little on the boring side for me. I think they missed the boat on this one. I think Stephanie would have been a better choice. She is a sweetheart and had an unfortunate tragedy occur in her life. She could have been the happy ending we were all cheated out of when Jason turned out to be a schmuck.
About The Bachelor ruckus that is still reeling, Molly stated on Ellen that “it is cool to be selfish when it comes to love”. What Molly and Jason did to Melissa will never be cool in America and these two don’t understand why people are so angry at them. Perhaps they should go back and watch their behavior on the ATFR and every appearance on every show to date. They simply can’t get their stories straight. They exude pure deceit from beginning to end. Hey Molly, guess what Jason is going to be watching on Monday nights in Seattle, while you are sitting in Milwaukee? I hope he doesn’t realize AGAIN that he made another mistake. You reap what you sow in this country. You can’t treat people however you want on National TV and expect to come out with your very own fan club. Maybe you and Jason could move to New Zealand, because nobody in America is dumb enough to believe you and Jason “met and fell in love” in New Zealand. What you really meant to say in the video is “Jason dumped me in New Zealand, fell in love with Melissa, and then he asked Melissa to marry him and Jason is so completely clueless about his own life that, when he returned to America, he dumped Melissa and I was stupid enough to take him back”. That is the true love story of Molly and Jason’s life and when Molly stops smiling, which will be soon, (I could already see the difference on the Ellen show they weren’t quite as smug.) and when they begin to argue, she will never let Jason forget that this backlash is his fault, because she was his SECOND choice. Then Molly NEVER moves to Seattle and Jason STAYS Sleepless.
THE END!
March 9th, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Hi Steve….Melissa on DWTS?? I must have been under a rock this weekend. I couldnt be happier. I wonder if Molly and Jason will be viewing the show! HA!
And now for Realitybill a few posts up…..JEALOUS MUCH????? good grief – can you block this moron?
x0×0
March 9th, 2009 at 10:43 AM
She told Ellen on Wednesday “I just wanna go back to Dallas, get back to a normal life, and get away from reality TV”
DWTS is reality TV.
Sure she didn’t know that she could be on the show but it’s reality TV anyway you slice it on the same network that just screwed her over.
I just find it funny that so many people act like she is this huge victim when she is dating a guy that she knew before going on the Bachelor, and now is doing another show on the network that caused so much pain in her life.
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The bigger person would have told ABC to go screw themselves.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Flash….I don’t think of her as a victim at all! She did tell ABC to go screw themselves when she wouldn’t do the bachellorette. Instead, they came after her AGAIN and asked her to do DWTS.
And, sorry, but I have to disagree with you about DWTS being a reality show. It isn’t. It’s a dance competition with REAL people just like American Idol. The Real World started the whole reality show format when they follow people around with cameras morning, noon and night (even to the bathroom!!!) DWTS is basically a talent [dance] show competition. I think there is a HUGE difference! But, that’s just my little opinion!
March 9th, 2009 at 10:59 AM
You Couldn’t have said it better Flash!!!
March 9th, 2009 at 11:23 AM
FLASH – If Melissa was trying to be (or acting like) a victim, she would be sitting at home nursing her wounds. She is NOT! She is moving on with her life – and it sounds like she’s happy to have J out of it. She’s dating again – doing DWTS – putting herself out in the public for a SPORT that she loves (dancing). The only “reality” in DWTS is that the dancers have to be “real” dancers – and we know Mel is. She’s planning on going back to school – and this should give her the $ to do that. Please quit unloading on her – she didn’t do anything wrong and has shown a lot of class in her reactions to TB.
If you want to love Jason and Molly – more power to you. Some of us never will – we were expecting J to be a loyal, giving, loving man. We had him part right – he’s very loving (to all females) – not so loyal – maybe he just had never taken the time to figure out who he is. If anyone has portrayed himslef/herself as a victim, it is Jasaon.
March 9th, 2009 at 11:32 AM
It should be called “Dancing with the D-List”… not “stars”… please!
March 9th, 2009 at 11:43 AM
#22 debbie33056………
the Jason/Molly video is available in Steve’s latest blog under the green heading ‘Jason and Molly Pimp New Zealand’.
Also can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch/v=jBw7Amz-TVA
March 9th, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Sorry I typed the youtube address for the New Zealand wrong. It is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBw7Amz-TVA
March 9th, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Go Melissa!
Hey Steve– you should watch and report on Amazing Race– great show!
Maybe they’ll go to New Zealand and find Jason’s heart…….
March 9th, 2009 at 12:05 PM
I just watched J and Mol on Bonnie Hunt – I got the impression that one of the things that made Jason break off with Mel was that he knew Mol was going to be the next B’ette. She did a good interview – asked the hard questions, but did it with humor. She also addressed the “single dad” issue – saying that he has a mother and they share custody 50/50. Jason is looking bad – like he’s under a lot of stress. I’m guessing things aren’t happening the way he thought they would in regards to his public persona.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:09 PM
OK, I’ll put this whole matter behind me…tomorrow! Jason Mesnick will go down as the creepiest Bachelor ever and will beat Johnny Fairplay as the Biggest Reality Liar of all time. I LOVE that Fleiss outed Jason as a Liar for trying to blame dumping Melissa on national TV on his ABC contract. Now we’re supposed to believe him when he says he’s so sorry he did it and takes full responsibility for it. Right!
Now, on the NZ video, he’s saying its where “everything” happened for him and Molly and where they fell in love, when he dumped Molly in NZ after telling her he had no good reason for doing so other than “I’m in love with someone else.” Was he lying then? Or was he lying to Melissa when he told her – in NZ – that he wanted to marry her and spend the rest of his life with her? YES and YES!!!!
Just like you told us, Steve, it was Jason’a (and ABC’s) plan to dump Melissa down the line and take up with Molly. I thought the ABC insider’s e-mail that you shared with us was the most telling and explains why Melissa felt Jason was pulling away “almost immediately” after his proposal and why they had to “emergency tape” the ATFR1. That e-mail said that when it appeared to Jason that Melissa was really investing in the relationship, planning to move to Seattle, etc., he called the producers to say they had better pull the plug on the Melissa farce sooner rather than later. Plus, Jason was getting wind of Molly’s offer to do The Bachelorette and was worried that the plan might backfire on him, i.e., he’d lose Molly and be stuck with Melissa.
Second only to Jason as a liar is Chris Harrison who, when you let us know a shocker was coming, blogged to the world that there was no shocking finale, who told us all that the ATFR was so dramatic they had to close the set, then asked Jason, with a straightface, “Are you telling us you’re breaking up with Melissa here tonight?” like he was hearing it for the first time, and who also was out there echoing Jason’s whine that he had no choice to dump Melissa on national TV because it was in the contract. But then again, CH is second douche to Jason who answered CH’s Melissa breakup question with “I have to.” What a freakin lying loser. Molly can have him.
I’m sorry to miss Jillian’s season because I liked her even though she talks too much, but I simply cannot stomach another season of that smarmy, seamy franchise. I could not even bring myself to watch the ATFR2. I’m sure it was as intelligence insulting as the first one and as disgusting to watch as Jason/Molly’s NZ pimping video.
I will, however, be reading your column on Jillian’s season and I will be watching DWTS, which is a talent competition. Melissa should do well. You go Melissa.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:19 PM
I agree that Bonnie Hunt did a great job today. She definitely addressed some angles that other hosts haven’t bothered with yet, namely, the “single dad” issue. She also brought up the way that Jason said that Molly hadn’t “opened up” to him until he broke things off with her at the FRC but as Bonnie said, Molly had been pouring her heart out to Jason, telling him that she wanted to spend her life with him and, as she put it, “spending the evening together.” She said, “what more do you want from these girls?”
Throughout the entire interview, Jason kept leaning over to kiss Molly which was just so inappropriate. “When in doubt, make out!” He rubbed her shoulder and pulled her close to him during the interview almost as if to keep her from realizing how right Bonnie was about all of her points and leaving him. He’s obviously incredibly insecure.
You could tell that Bonnie was incredibly skeptical of the whole situation and especially of Jason, given his history.
The funny thing was that when Bonnie went to promo the next season of the Bachelorette she said, “Molly, you were almost the next Bachelorette, right?” and Molly sat up straight and basically said, “no comment.” Then Bonnie said, “she was next in line and that’s what made you (Jason) decide that you had to have her now before some other guy got her.” Both Jason and Molly looked pretty shocked that Bonnie “went there.” As they cut to commercial and the sound went off of their microphones Molly mouthed to Bonnie, “it’s okay,” and Jason said something like “we’re not supposed to talk about it.”
My reaction from this most recent appearance is that they won’t be together much longer.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Birdie – I think your reaction is right on the money. Good for Bonnie Hunt!
March 9th, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Ok, let’s sum things up here.
1. The bach is losing it’s ratings each season because people are tired of watching the same old song and dance.
2. There is news leaked many weeks in advance (possibly to get increasing viewers prior to the end of the show?) that shows a ‘twist’ in the finale. (well of course people are going to start watching it)
3. The ‘twist’ creates so much controversy that all of the players are on the talk show circuit for weeks following the bachelor and the show had the highest ratings in bach history
4. Due to the controversial season of the bach, the bach/ette will more than likely have very high viewer ratings as well, as everyone wants to watch jilliam and see if there will be any more twist
5. The ‘tragic victim” in all this coincidentally ends up on another ABC show where ratings are beginning to go in the toilet as well. So, not only will all the commited DWTS fans watch this show, and all of the bach fans will tune in, but everyone who has read anything about her will tune it for shear curiousity.
But, No, this wasn’t all set up…..er ok!
March 9th, 2009 at 12:23 PM
apparently there is trouble in paradise with molly and jason. after their TV gigs, they will announce their breakup. duh, what a surprise. not.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Birdie…Thanks! They won’t be together if they continue the talk show circuit. The expression, “Me thinks thou protest too much.” comes to mind!
Maybe they just want to put the whole thing behind them and start their “amazing” life together. Yeah, sure! I wonder when they’ll be on Racheal Ray cooking in the kitchen! They can make a kid friendly meal that turns into an adult dinner to enjoy after the kids go to bed! Wow!
March 9th, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Amen WhoKnew!!!
March 9th, 2009 at 12:38 PM
How come I can’t see the post by Realitybill? Was it deleted? Anyway, it probably would’ve made me extremely angry.
I’m tired of some of these people getting on Melissa for doing DWTS. People… this is a very recent development. Nancy O’Dell just pulled out last Thursday. I think ABC is smart having Melissa step in. She’s on everyone’s mind (good or bad), she can dance, she’s cute and she’ll have a strong fan base. I’ll bet ratings go up because of this decision (and I’m sure Holly Madison will get plenty of husbands watching as well!) Way to go Melissa — you’ve got this family’s vote!
March 9th, 2009 at 12:40 PM
They’re all lying to cover up *something* because nobody (including Melissa) can keep their stories straight. When they did the fake break-up for the camera Melissa said “I thought everything was perfect.” So was that really a fake break-up or is she going alone with the lie it was a mutual break-up that happened earlier off-camera? Why would she say she thought things were perfect if she later told Ellen things changed almost immediately and she was questioning why they were even attracted to each other.
When everyone is lying it’s impossible to determine the truth.
I hope Melissa has fun on DWTS, I don’t hate her or Molly or Jason. I think they got tangled up in a grand plan and they’re now taking the fall for it. I’ll be shocked as hell if Jason and Molly actually get married, but good for them if they do!
March 9th, 2009 at 12:49 PM
RS- I’m having trouble following your logic. Agreed Jason, Molly, Fleiss, Chris are slime. ABC got what they wanted with big ratings. Then you give them more of what they want by plugging their next show. It makes more sence to say Melissa was in on it also and is now bridging the audience to another ABC show.
#61- you are spot on!
March 9th, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Poor Bonnie is getting raked over the coals on her message boards for being “judgmental.” I feel so bad for her. She did the right thing. She had ever right to be skeptical and all she did was reveal Jason for who is really is: an incredibly shallow and insecure opportunist.
Team Bonnie!!!
March 9th, 2009 at 12:52 PM
sorry, “every right”
March 9th, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Just as a final send off. A poll for your answers
3 – 6 months from now. Jason and MOL will be
1) Apart
2) Together
My vote. Hopefully apart so I don’t have to see them in the future as a Bachelor success story.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:55 PM
they aren’t getting married, they are breaking up.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:59 PM
So much for my trip to NZ…the land of great views..oh yeah and breakups, indecision and false promises. Change of plans..off to Walt Disney World…might be more magic there
March 9th, 2009 at 1:01 PM
do your own research on the breakup, you don’t need to believe me.
March 9th, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Apart
March 9th, 2009 at 1:22 PM
I wasn’t even going to watch DWTS because I can’t stomach Denise Richards. However, now that Mel is in — I’m totally watching! I think it makes perfect sense for her and she’ll do very, very well.
March 9th, 2009 at 1:30 PM
#73. alltimebachfan – are you predicting that they will breakup or are you saying you have information that they already have broken up?
March 9th, 2009 at 1:33 PM
OOOHHH Eastcoastkelli – I can’t stand Denise Richards either. I have a problem with people who are not loyal to their friends or who steal a woman’s husband! And I never watch DWTS – but I will now. And if the tv viewers vote, then I will vote for Mel!
As for the poll – I say J & M will break up within 6 months.
March 9th, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Ditto on that birdie – if you know something alltimebach, let us know.
March 9th, 2009 at 1:44 PM
Why is Jason ALWAYS touching/caressing Molly’s shoulder/arm???? Im soooo sick of seeing this EVERY time they are on TV is the same crap! UGH! I can see him being so clingy!
March 9th, 2009 at 1:52 PM
i’m saying they plan on doing it officially once they are done with their TV gigs. thats the story. do the research.
March 9th, 2009 at 1:58 PM
I missed the Bonnie Hunt show. Darn. Does any kind poster out there have a clip or link to it? Much Thanks!
March 9th, 2009 at 1:58 PM
research? what does that mean? where? help, please!
March 9th, 2009 at 2:01 PM
OK, this is silly, but – Does anyone else think that Molly, (with her hair down and less crazy eye makeup) has started to look like Marsha Brady??? Especially in that dress she had on Bonnie Hunt! I just got done watching the clip where Bonnie skewers Jason, and I was so distracted the whole time thinking “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha”!!
March 9th, 2009 at 2:03 PM
it means you’re not going to believe me, just because i say so, so you should dig around places that post things if you want to know. i know who i believe that did their research but thats no reason you should or will. time will tell. i know what i believe. don’t wait for things to come to you, go get them if you want to know.
March 9th, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Does anyone have a video or a link of the Bonnie Hunt Show?
March 9th, 2009 at 2:14 PM
#83…you are right! Marsha, Marsha, Marsha…LOL!
March 9th, 2009 at 2:18 PM
#66 lemon -
I don’t think Melissa has been inconsistent with her statements. When Melissa said during the ATFR#1 that she “thought everything was perfect”, I believe she was referring to how she felt things were as of the FRC. On Ellen she acknowledged that Jason started backing off from her as soon as they returned to the U.S., but even back then she did her best to try to make their relationship work “in the real world” – hence the fact that they spent the holidays together. It was only IN HINDSIGHT that she realized that the relationship didn’t have a chance, since there was a “third person” (Molly) involved. As for her questioning what attracted her to Jason and made her fall in love with him, what’s wrong with that? In hindsight, wouldn’t you have the same questions if you realized that you fell in love with someone who turned out to be nothing like what he appeared to be when you were falling in love with him?
March 9th, 2009 at 2:19 PM
I have never watched DWTS; not my cup of tea but I will definitely be watching tonight. Go Melissa! How awesome is it that she can be on a show where she can showcase her talent? I’m really happy for her and I hope she wins, but even if she doesn’t I think it is so wonderful that days after she was humiliated on tv by Jason, she can say to the world, “hey, dont feel sorry for me! I’m a woman who is sought after and valued for her talent!”
As for Jason….what is there really to say at this point. He’s a douche bag. Poor Molly. I can just picture where things are headed. The first sign of trouble, he will be headed out the door and off in search of a new lady. I honestly think that had he picked Molly at the final rose ceremony, he would have dumped her for Melissa. The guy just wants what he can’t have.
March 9th, 2009 at 2:22 PM
mimi, I tried to post the URLs but my comment is in moderation, probably because of the http red flag. Go to the Bachelor forum on Joker’s Updates (google will lead you there), and there’s a post that has all 3 parts of the Bonnie Hunt interview. By the time you get there it might not be on the front page, just keep looking at previous pages.
March 9th, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Thanks Lemon! on my way there
March 9th, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Great interview by Bonnie Hunt, right to the points. I found fishy when she said “you were almost the next bachelorette, right”? then she made a big face saying “yes”….then “no” …watch the video, funny how Jason reacted to it…..well whatever I think Bonnie did great!
March 9th, 2009 at 2:52 PM
Wow, I went from feeling super sorry for Melissa to feeling super jealous! She’s getting $175,000 to appear on the show, plus an additional $50,000 for each week she stays. So, to all of those who say she’s “selling out,” I’d do that in a HEARTBEAT, and you know you would too!
Oh, you want to hear something funny? The producers made her stop practicing because she was already doing better than all the other stars, haha.
March 9th, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Go Bonnie! That was great. I’m so glad she didn’t let him off the hook the way Ellen did.
The more Jason opens up his mouth, the more of a douche bag he becomes.
March 9th, 2009 at 2:59 PM
alright, alltimebachfan, you’ve totally lost me. i have no idea where to begin to find that sort of information. can you give any of us any hints as to where to look? or is this just an attempt to sucker us in?
March 9th, 2009 at 3:06 PM
I love that you call Celebrity Apprentice a trainwreck. I once had a lot of respect for Scott Hamilton, but watching him try to railroad Tom Green, with the help of Clint Black and, sadly, Herschel Walker, was a load of crap. I am certain that Tom Green is more than a handful, but at least he was all-in and tried to make it work. WTF was EEE? Why didn’t they make it ZEEE – Zappos: Everything, Everywhere, Everytime?
And holy hell – Melissa Rivers is a straight-up liar.
Can’t wait for your take on it.
March 9th, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Just watched Bonnie and I don’t know why she would be getting bashed on her boards? She asked all of the questions that everyone in America has wanted to ask him and she did it fairly. She was honest, she wasn’t rude or anything. Funny when she mentioned Molly being the next bacholerette though. That got awkward! I am getting sick of him period. It’s time to go off the talk show circuit and go home. Telling from their body language though, if they are already split, they don’t act like it.
March 9th, 2009 at 3:10 PM
http://www.jokersupdates.com/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Board=TheBachelor&Number=10976641&page=0&view=expanded&sb=5&o=31&rc=&fpart=
Bonnie Hunt Show link.
March 9th, 2009 at 3:49 PM
# 92 – how did you get this information?
March 9th, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Thanks Kami!
March 9th, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Steve, I think you’re great. Been reading for weeks, after doing a google search to find out why Deana and Jessie broke up, I found you by accident and found out about “The Scam”.
Anyway, just had to register and join the fun.
Post #47- Stephanie as the Bachelorette? Um, am I the ONLY one who finds her the equivalent of fingernails on a blackboard? She’s a bit high-maint (remember the episode with all her jewelry, makeup and clothes-my God how many suitcases did she bring?) if you ask me and NOBODY is that nice. She’s all honey…..sticky drips and all. No thanks. The Batchelor should be able to see how many suitcases each girl brings with – that should factor into his decision to keep them on for another week….hehehehehe
Jillian’s kind of annoying too, but I don’t think anyone else had the potential to be a ratings grabber…YAWN. I won’t be watching, but I’ll be here reading…..
And post #50 – DWTS a show about “real people”? Um, how do you define real? You have to be a celebrity to be on the show, it’s not like open audtions of AI. Granted the celebrities tend to be B-D listers, but look at where it can take you Hello MARIO!
Tho it didn’t do much for Trista did it….
I’ll be watching and can’t wait to see Melissa kick some butt.
I think for the finale when they do their “free dance” it should be to the song “Womanizer”….
March 9th, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Reality Jules – I’m with you on Scott Hamilton and Melissa Rivers. Scott came across as someone with an axe to grind, and Melissa Rivers is an out and out liar. I couldn’t believe that she so blatantly took credit for someone else’s idea – knowing it would be televised! Oh well….
Could someone please send a hair stylist to Trump Towers for poor Donald Trump? He honestly looks like he has an animal burrowing on his head.
Wow – that’s alot of money Mel will be making on DWTS – I’d do it in a heartbeat if they’d have me (they wouldn’t)
And alltimebachfan – please help me. I don’t know where to look. Give me a hint, or a link, or a google word…..or something!!
March 9th, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Love this site. Love your posts. Tired of the Molly haters..for crying out loud..we’re not having arranged marriages in this country..yet! If they picked each other..they picked each other..who’s business is it? Melissa was a cheerleader, because she’s attractive, cute personality and athletic. She’ll be great on DWTS! She’s dealt with “dumping” before..she’ll do her own share with a little more celebrity! Go for it Melissa!
March 9th, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Does anyone know how much the bachelor and bachelorette get paid? #92 You said mel is getting paid 175,000 for dwts. Who is your source? yes, i agree. dwts did nothing for Trista because it was years after the bachelorette. Mel is very much in the puplic eye right now. Strike while the iron is hot!!!!!
March 9th, 2009 at 4:31 PM
#66 lemon….good post. I completely agree!
March 9th, 2009 at 4:34 PM
#101 whoknew…I recall Donald Trump saying (when we had lunch one day) that his wife, Melanie, cuts his hair!
March 9th, 2009 at 4:39 PM
#92
—Wow, I went from feeling super sorry for Melissa to feeling super jealous! She’s getting $175,000 to appear on the show, plus an additional $50,000 for each week she stays. So, to all of those who say she’s “selling out,” I’d do that in a HEARTBEAT, and you know you would too!—-
Flyonthewall,
Assuming those figures are true, that is the very definition of a sell out. ABC opened up the check book and she said yes.
Her morals were bought for $$$$$$.
March 9th, 2009 at 4:43 PM
105 – Venus – OMG! He lets his wife cut his hair??? With all the money he makes, he ought to be able to fly a stylist in from somewhere —-ANYwhere! (And I hope he picked up the check at your lunch
)
March 9th, 2009 at 4:52 PM
Suez, years after B’ette? Barely one year after ABC paid her $1 MIL to air her wedding to Ryan. Poor thing just couldn’t ballroom dance so she didn’t make it past week one. The irony is she was a procheerleader for Basketball….Hopefully Melissa will have a better showing, for SURE she’ll be getting sympathy votes.
I don’t think Mel is selling out to ABC, for THAT kind of money do get paid to do something she’s good at and already loves, and after what she went through, doesn’t she kind of DESERVE it???
Thanks for posting the link to Bonnie Hunt. I just watched the part where Bonnie asked Molly about being the B’ette and they both looked like they peed their pants….
March 9th, 2009 at 4:57 PM
The Donald has to have his wife cut his air cause he can’t get any sylilsts to sign confidentiality agreements. Her’s was in her pre-nup:
“The undersigned agrees heretofore not to discuss publicly any information regarding the petitioner’s grooming habits. This clause will supersede any and all other agreements and extends into perpetuity, including in the event of the petitioner’s death.”
March 9th, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Good blog today! I hope one of your items will be a I love Reality Steve t-shirt!
Melissa on DWTS – Great idea! She has a dance background so she will do well.
And OY, the NZ commercials. UGH…I fell in love with the country of NZ but if they are going to use THOSE two for advertising purposes I have some serious questions about the Kiwi mentality.
Looking forward to more of your blogs.
March 9th, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Good grief, Homers – what kind of grooming habits could the guy have that he doesn’t want publicized? Does he shave his legs or something???? Or dye his nose hairs?? Maybe ABC should do a show detailing all his grooming habits – I’d think with all his exes that they could present a fairly lengthy and true documentary!
March 9th, 2009 at 5:12 PM
We really do need to move on from this, don’t we? I liked Melissa, but I’m tired of the poor Melissa sob story. She’s dating, she’s doing DWTS, she’s doing quite well. Jason screwed up big time when did his ATFR 1, but I think he realizes that now and I truly wish the best for him and Molly. Quite frankly, I always liked Molly better for him anyway – she just seems more emotionally together and mature.
March 9th, 2009 at 5:19 PM
#108 Homers… Trista and Ryan’s wedding aired in2003. She appeared in dwts 2 years later in 2005.
March 9th, 2009 at 5:30 PM
@#89 lemon
Thanks for the link!!!!
March 9th, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Mellisa on DWTS?
If we needed any more proof that she is a Reality Show whore then here it is! What’s next? The Amazing Race? Survivor? B
How about THE BIGGEST LOSER!!!
Puhlease stop feleing sorry for this girl. She NEVER had any intentions of marrying Jason and moving to Seattle to become a step mom.
The whole thing was a put up job for ratings and Melissa was as much a part of the deal as Jason and Molly.
Isn’t about time eveyone relaized that?
March 9th, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Suez, Potato – Potatoe…. whatever, I didn’t mean to get you stirred up. No worries.
Notbuynit….how would you know what Melissa’s intentions were?
One of the things about Reality Shows that makes them interesting is the drama that goes with it. DWTS will be more interesting this season Because of Mel being a last minute entry.
Who can name the winners from the last 3 DWTS seasons?
In 3 years we’ll all be like Melissa who?
This is all fun but in the big scheme it matters little. But the best part is it takes our minds off what does, the difficult stuff, that is…
March 9th, 2009 at 6:32 PM
i like melissa, and understand this came up at the last moment, and NOT planned…but geez…she needs to STOP being on TV and get a “real” life!
March 9th, 2009 at 6:55 PM
OK, am I the only one that threw up in my mouth watching ‘Jason and Molly Pimp New Zealand”? Jason, you big a**, this is where you proposed to Melissa after swearing to love her forever. Don’t need much more proof of your and The Bach producers reality scam. Enough already, bring on DWTS!!
March 9th, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Jillian startsfilming next week. RS already has some inside info . My cousin’s friend is a vocal coach on american idol. He says the producers do lead the contestants in all sorts of directions. That’s hollywood for ya!
March 9th, 2009 at 7:02 PM
about the jason and melissa new zealand video, not only do they say they fell in love there, they say they MET there. they just can’t help themselves when it comes to lying i guess.
March 9th, 2009 at 7:04 PM
haa haa –
little kim says the first time she watched dwts was when she was in prison!
March 9th, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Yoduhh, can’t believe they said that – remember, Jason arrived in NZ with three woman but left with one, and it wasn’t Molly! It’s AMAZING that they blocked that from their memory!!
March 9th, 2009 at 7:38 PM
That video is just beyond classless! Neither one of them seem to get that though. Man! That’s sad. Poor Ty!
March 9th, 2009 at 7:46 PM
I agree. Done and done. I’m blogging my last post about it today, too.
My notes:
1. I really don’t care about any of them. Like you said, they’re all a bunch of lying word twisters. Whatever.
2. The thing that still bothers me most is that this was all contrived. That sucks.
3. Dancing with the Stars – wish I wasn’t going to be seeing her EVERY Monday still, but alas. I’m not dreading it. But I don’t think she’ll end up getting or not getting votes because of the Bach-e-Bastard… totally different audiences! Most people will probably wonder who the hell she even is.
Anyway… hope you’ll be covering Celeb App!
March 9th, 2009 at 7:49 PM
On DWTS, Nancy O’Dell hurt herself badly enough to require surgery. So she got an owie for real. Melissa is a perfect fill in for that short of a notice … 4 days to practice vs. 4 weeks? Insane! She’s a brave one!
I also heard that Apple co-founder Steve Wosniak has lost 30 lbs already. It’s not that he couldn’t stand to get rid of some of that blubber but man! He couldn’t have lost that on one of those “shake diets” that fast. That show is no joke on the body …
March 9th, 2009 at 8:15 PM
I love DWTS! I saw on RS facebook status that Melissa was asked to come on as a replacement! How great! I love it and will definately be cheering her on and voting for her. I think it is great that she has the support from most TB viewers (as evident when she was on Ellen). May be pretty tough on Jason and Molly with so much negative publicity and now they will see Melissa getting all this positive publicity from DWTS. I guess Karma is already catching up to them. That commercial for NZ was a joke. They can’t stop lying, I don’t even think they know what the truth is anymore. O’well – see ya Jason and Molly. On to better things like DWTS (Melissa) and Danny (don’t remember how to spell his last name!) on Idol. Looking forward to reading your column RS!
March 9th, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Good cap to this whole saga. I’d like to thank you for being such a gentleman and person of integrity. You also gave us a place to vent and share our frustrations, which we needed to do. And you gave us real insight into all sides (even though from all sides Jason still comes out a bigger asshole!). Lol!
Look forward to coming back to see what’s up and I’m tuning into DWTS only for Mel. She deserves this distraction and whatever fun there is to have.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:55 PM
aww she looks so pretty good for her
March 9th, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Hey, if Melissa is a ‘reality star whore’, then what is Jillian? DWTS is less a ‘reality show’ and more of a competition for fun. At least you won’t see and hear contestants stab each other in the back on this show. At least she said ‘no’ to being the next Bachelorette. Smart.
Melissa looked gorgeous and did great. WAY TO GO!!!!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:12 PM
From Naomi’s blog:
March 8, 2009 – Sunday
Melissa…Now Dancing With The Stars…YAY!!!
Hey everyone!
Yes it is true, you’ve heard correctly Melissa is filling in on this new season of Dancing With the Stars! It was a last minute thing…ABC called her up and within 4 hours she was on a plane to LA. She called me before making her decision, somewhat hesistant to do it since her life was finally starting to feel normal again–AWAY from all the cameras..I said “Live with NO regrets…get your butt on that plane, or you WILL regret it one day!!!!” I know you ALL will be just as excited as I am to watch our much loved Mel and root for her…So TUNE IN!!!
Go Melissa!! Get em’ Girl!! We Love You!
Lots of Love,
Naomi
March 9th, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Melissa looked and danced like a professional. I am so happy for her. Best of luck Melissa! You go girl!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Just beautiful! WTG Melissa! You looked beautiful and you danced so gracefully. Eat your heart out Jasolly!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Oh and Bruno was hilarious doing the “L” thing to describe Jason, LMAO
March 9th, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Call 1-800-868-3413 to vote for Melissa and Tony. I got one vote in right at 10:00 p.m. and now it’s busy busy busy! That’s good news!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:23 PM
I logged in to ABC and voted all 13 votes for Mel. She looked beautiful and danced beautifully.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:24 PM
You’re either in love with Melissa, or her publicist. Shhhesh, I doubt seriously the girl needs you to stick up for her all.the.time. First, she says she wants nothing to do with reality television, and just wants to get back to her life. Minutes later it’s on Yahoo that Melissa will be on DWTS. Just wish I had ten percent because this is just the beginning of Melissa’s career. Oh that’s right, she just wants to get back to her life in Dallas. Yah, uh huh.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Yay, Melissa! There’s no better revenge! So happy for her!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I’m beginning to think all these Mel bashers are either Molly or Molly’s family. Why in the world would you hold Jason’s actions against Mel? She’s moved on – and she says she is NOT a victim. Just be happy for Mel and “Jasolly”!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Well Well Well… Melissa Was Gorgeous out there… I have to say, didn’t much care for her on the Bachelor, but i think i’ll hop on board Team Mel for DWTS. She’s not so bad afterall….
Thanks Steve for opening my eyes…. = )
You and Maddie Take Care….
And keep on practicin… =D
March 9th, 2009 at 9:33 PM
I am sooo proud of Melissa! I have to say, watching her on DWTS I thought she looked more beautiful than she ever looked with Jason! I didn’t initially like her on The Bachelor but she really is a classy, gorgeous girl.
I am boycotting all things Jason & Molly from now on. They had their 2 minutes of fame – America is moving on!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:42 PM
melissa on dwts – WOW
the host said jason needed people skills when they showed a very short clip of him dumping melissa to introduce the audience to who she was
the audience then booed him
and bruno said, after melissa danced, i don’t know who this guy is but he’s a ‘L’oser! and he held up the big ‘L’
bawwww haaaa haaaa haaaa haaaa!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:45 PM
RS,
I’m one those that just found you in the middle of Jan. & I can’t get enough!
More blogs please!!!! You rock!!! I wrote ABC letting them know that I would
no longer be watching “Bachelor” or Bachelorette” shows. Liars!
Melissa is a doll, can’t wait for DWTS.
Merchandise sounds good, bring it on!
March 9th, 2009 at 10:11 PM
RS,
Please don’t let the adds take over your blog. I like the fact that you have a simple blog without all the distractions. Don’t let it become a gross site like myspace and perezhilton (full of crappy flashy adds).
Otherwise, I will be waiting for more blogs from you
)
Thanks!
March 9th, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Hey RS,
I’ll chime in as one of those who found your blog just before you broke the big news, and I really appreciated you doing it. I hadn’t seen any Bach/ette since the officer and a gentlemen season, but my wife and daughters really got into TB this year, and I kept wondering if I was a bad father for allowing my children to be exposed to this show; especially when it crossed some of its previously low boundaries for what is in good taste.
The last thing I want my daughters thinking is that they have to do something extra special in relation to the other girls they know in order to get the attention of some guy who has been determined to be a prize. And all of the hottub and fantasy suite stuff…….well anyway, this story has a happy ending in the tater household. When Melissa got Mesnicked on TV, my 10 year old looks at me, then her mom, and says “man, men are scum!”
I said “YES! I shall save this recording lest you forget in a few years!”
Whodda thunk it! Anyway, thanks for the all too important heads up about what was going down so that none of the taters or tots would get caught up in the “drama.” I’m now a bona fide follower of this blog.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:20 PM
TMZ catches up with Jason … They are a sleazy outlet most of the time but I give them a pass on this:
http://www.tmz.com/2009/03/09/bachelor-jason-sucks-face-for-attention/
March 9th, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Melissa danced so gracefully to moon river one of my favorite songs!!!! Get it girl!!!
March 9th, 2009 at 10:41 PM
RealitySteve, what is the point of your ridiculously long posts? You are worse than Perez Hilton as far as ego is concerned.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Hmmmm…..who won the Bachelor again? Let me see if I have this straight………..the winner is doing youtube videos which sell New Zealand as a great place to fall in love (co-starring with the guy that dumped her there), and the “loser” is one of the most beloved people in television and has emerged as a real contender in a competition which requires skill.
March 9th, 2009 at 11:11 PM
The funny thing is, I wasn’t even a fan of Melissa on The Bachelor until she told them to take a hike in regards to ATFR 2 and The Bachelorette. And now I find myself rooting her on for DWTS. Funny how one’s perspective changes.
I’m a much bigger DWTS fan than I have ever been of Bachelor-land. She did great tonight! Bruno calling Jason a loser and the audience booing Jason was also quite the poetic justice. About half of my votes went to her and Tony tonight. Hope she goes a long way.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:04 AM
Jason is tweeted that he wasn’t going to watch because he heard he got booed and slammed by a few folks. He’s a tweeting twit!
March 10th, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Melissa’s numbers on Dial Idol look very strong, and the scores were great. It seems she may be one of the front runners in this – good for her!!
I think it’s great that she has this opportunity to save a little face after the public humiliation last week – she is one strong woman, I gotta give her a lot of credit.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Steve-O, glad you’re over this season!!!! I’ve been over it. I feel very bad for Melissa. Even worse for Jason, as his day is coming. My grandmother used to say the Lord protects FOOLS and BABIES and Jason is no baby. You’re smoking on facebook. By the way, does my pic appear blurry to you? And by the way, ya’ll (you and Miss Maddie) take care!
March 10th, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Oh, one more thing SMORES! If you don’t like our boy: GET OFF OF HIS WEBSITE! WE DON’T NEED YOU! LATER! DON’T LET THE DOOR SPLIT!
March 10th, 2009 at 12:43 AM
I agree with you, completely–it is way past time to move on from that other show, what was the name of it? and the doofuss and doofussette that ended up together–forgot their names. I’ve moved way past that, and am getting on with my life.
I did watch Melissa on DWTS tonight, and I was so proud of her. She was beautiful, elegant and so graceful. As I said the day she was on Ellen–she was truly a class act. I think she has a very good chance of winning this show, and not because of the pity vote as some people have stated,–because she is a much better dancer than several of the contestants. About the worst criticism the judges gave her was that she didn’t keep her feet flat and danced on her toes, because of the ballet experience. She was just beautiful, and with only 48 hours of practice, received one of the highest scores.
I think it is wonderful that she accepted to be on this show, and as someone said, I think it was Tom, “you didn’t think you’d have a good experience with ABC, did you?” She deserves it, and I would love to see her win. I agree with you, Steve, that this was not planned. Nancy O’Dell hurt her knee, Melissa is filling in as a replacement, and I think it is really great of her to do it. I think she is terrific! She is a very positive person, and you can tell how much she loves life!
I know she will bounce back just fine.
March 10th, 2009 at 2:55 AM
Mel looked beautiful and her dancing was excellent especially if that was after two days. She will only get better. Glad she’s moved on to something positive and happy. Good for her!
March 10th, 2009 at 7:04 AM
Sounds like some jealousy from some of those posting here last night!!! Melissa looked great!!!
March 10th, 2009 at 7:24 AM
’scuse me Smores..I think it’s time you leave, and don’t return. If you don’t have anything positive to post, then keep it to yourself, or post it somewhere else. We DO NOT want your attitude…got it? Good..now go!!
March 10th, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Leaderboard
Gilles and Cheryl: 24
Melissa and Tony: 23
Shawn and Mark: 23
Lil Kim and Derek: 21
Chuck and Julianne: 20
David and Kym: 19
Holly and Dmitry: 18
Denise and Maks: 18
Steve-O and Lacey: 17
Belinda and Jonathan: 17
Lawrence and Edyta: 16
Ty and Chelsie: 14
The Woz and Karina: 13
Tags: Dancing With The Stars
The best revenge is success! Go Melissa!!!
You know, everyone loved Melissa when she was the loser..now they’re jealous! Can’t you be happy for someone elses success?
Just one thought on DWTS..Gilles looks better naked!
March 10th, 2009 at 7:45 AM
PS..I LOVED the NZ clip! Get over Molly and Jason!
Doesn’t mean I’m not going to cheer for and vote for Melissa all the way!!!
March 10th, 2009 at 7:51 AM
149 VA Girl – I feel the same way! I’m sure she’s nice, but for whatever reason I just didn’t take to her on The Bachelor. It was only after reading RS’s information, watching it play out, and seeing how she handled herself in such an admirable way that I couldn’t help but be impressed.
I definitely don’t begrudge her this opportunity – she didn’t know about it when she was on Ellen, it is a completely different type of show, and she obviously belongs there as she tied for the top score of the night!
March 10th, 2009 at 8:13 AM
I think ABC realizes now that they’ve gotten their money’s worth out of Jason and Molly. America’s attention is now on Melissa. Very few people care if J&M get engaged or married. Televising either of these ‘events’ would be a waste of money. Neither do I think you’ll see either of them on many talk shows. Every time they make an appearance they dig a deeper hole for themselves.
If Jason and Molly are truely in love they will welcome the lack of publicity. If they were caught up in the media frenzy it will tear them apart. Either way, they will have to work to erase the negative sentiment that they have caused.
I’m really happy that Melissa was given this opportunity. DWTS is more of a competition than a reality show and the contestants work hard. It’s also a chance of a lifetime if you want to try ballroom dancing – you’re taught by the best and the knowledge and exercise you get is wonderful. I don’t think being on TV can change you if you have strong standards. It’s only the weak, like Jason, who will give in to producer pressure. So far Melissa has handled herself with dignity and grace. I’m pulling for her not only to do well in this competition but also to be a role model for all young people watching the show.
March 10th, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Didn’t ya love how they covered up Melissa’s “tramp stamp” with sequins last night?
BTW I have a scoop on this year’s DWTS.
ABC has scripted the whole thing to do down like this.
Final 2 Mellisa and Shawn Johnson.
The voting is in– Melissa wins!
Yeaaa! Tom Begreron awards Melissa the DWTS trophy and everybody is happy.
BUT wait a minute…wait one minute!!
ABC discovers that the Pacific time zone votes were not counted so they have to recalculate the final results
And the new winner is Shawn Johnson!
A speical DWTS “After the Final Dance” episode is quickly shot.
Melissa thinks it will be nothing more than a tribute to her but (gasp!) she is humilliated and must give back the DWTS trophy on national TV.
Tom Bergeron goes on all the talk shows to apologize. He claims Mel knew what they were going to do but she acted surprised any way. TB says he regrets the way things went but “It was more important that we got the right winner”.
Oh… and Melissa ends up on the Amazing Race…where her racing partner is….
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Jason, who has broken up with Molly and now realizes that he was right to pick Melissa in the first place and hopes to use the Amazing Race experience to win her back.
Molly then becomes a contestant on Survivor where she is given a tribe of all married men.
Jillian snubs all of the bachelors on her show and picks
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Brad Womack.
They all live happily ever after!
Remember you heard all this on the RS website first!
March 10th, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Though I know Melissa has had professional dance training, she was still better than I thought she would be for only two days practice on DWTS last night. You could tell she was nervous, but it was a beautiful routine to watch!
March 10th, 2009 at 9:52 AM
So…. I thought this was interesting…
Was listening to Kidd Kraddick this morning… (its a Dallas Radio Morning Show; 106.1 Kiss FM)… and Al, one of the hosts, had some things to say about Melissa and as to why he was not a fan.
Apparently he met her at a bar/restaurant where she proceeded to fake a birthday to get a “party” with freebies and such.
*Note; this is before the Bachelor.
Said she acted very Diva-like.
Later that night he got her to agree to meet him and a buddy for dinner…. Well… One hour before they were supposed to meet, she called in “sick”…. (hmmmm Jason???)
Anyways… doesn’t make me think any less of her, but i just thought this was interesting…
She still looked great last night… And of course she’ll win.. I mean, she IS a dancer afterall!!! Duh!
March 10th, 2009 at 10:24 AM
I’m thrilled for Melissa. She looked fabulous. She danced wonderfully. She is getting to do something that’s once in a lifetime chance. I voted my five times last night and they all were for her. I hope she wins this thing. She deserves it.
March 10th, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Hmmmm…I wonder how many people watched last night who don’t normally because Melissa was on there? Screams set up from the very beginning of The Bachelor.
March 10th, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Hey don’t know if anyone saw this interview but OMG FUNNNY!!!!! RTOFLMAO!!!!!!!
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/03/bachelorette-melissa-rycroft-joins-dancing-with-the-stars.php
BTW Melissa did a FANTASTIC job! I SOOO love her!!!! Cheryl has always been my favorite, but she has tough competition now…now if I could get my tummy to look as hot as either of theirs…sigh
March 10th, 2009 at 10:43 AM
set up from the beginning?
o yea i’m sure they set it up that nancy o’dell would get hurt on dancing with the stars.
come on now.
March 10th, 2009 at 10:48 AM
#116 last 3 winners of DWTS:
Brooke Burke
Kristi Yamaguchi
Helio Castroneves
And yes- I am such a geek that I did not look it up before posting! LOL!!
I really beieve that when Melissa said ( I wnt to leave reality TV behind me” she meant it. But this isa dance competiion, and you win or loose based on your abilities on the dance floor . Having fan base is key to winning too, but thecontestant have a lo of control over their on fate. Melissa has had a passion for dance hr whole life, and an opportunity like this would be too good to pass up. I would have done it too, in her shoes. Fleiss has noting to do with that show either.
March 10th, 2009 at 10:51 AM
I loved Bruno calling Jason a LOSER hahahahahaha!!!!!
March 10th, 2009 at 11:00 AM
#162 – ROFL
March 10th, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Can someone please post links to all the blogs done by ex-bachelorettes? I saw someone post an excert from Naomi’s blog? Where can I find that? Thanks!!
March 10th, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Did anyone else notice the ring on Melissa’s left finger last night on DWTS??? Her had her hands folded for a lot of the time or behind Tony’s back, but when she didn’t, there was DEFINITELY a ring…Melissa engaged? Looked like to it me!
March 10th, 2009 at 11:28 AM
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/03/melissa-rycroft-tony-dovolani-dance-the-waltz.php
March 10th, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Loved watching DWTS last night. Melissa was very good, considering the short practice time compared to the others. I’m also glad that Tony Davolani is finally paired with somebody who has a decent chance to win the whole thing — I know there is a long way to go, and often there are people who improve a lot over the weeks.
Tony seems to be able to bring out the best in the people he is paired with, but he often doesn’t have much to work with. Each professional dancer on DWTS seems to be paired with a certain type of person, probably related to the professional’s perceived strengths. Tony usually doesn’t get the women in their 20s, and usually the people he has been with need a lot of coaching to bring out their best performance. He is very good at that, but it’s nice to see him with a woman who has some obvious abilities from the very beginning.
March 10th, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Wow, Melissa did great last night on DWTS and she looked absolutely gorgeous! She looked much better than she did on TB. She was glowing and radiating happiness!
As for those who are saying she is doing another reality show; I am sorry to inform you but DWTS is a competition and is no more a reality show than the Superbowl or the Olympics.
March 10th, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Also, i want to add that although I am a fan RS, i am disappointed in you telling us to move on and TB behind us. You are the one who built up this hype and got us all so excited and dragged out the big scoop for weeks. To tell us to move on so soon is a bit of a slap in the face to your fans.
March 10th, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Previous partners with Tony Davolani on DWTS:
Stacy Kiebler — came in 3rd (OK, that was one that doesn’t fit the pattern of partners I mentioned above — she had a lot of natural ability and was in her 20s)
Sara Evans (she withdrew due to personal situation)
Leeza Gibbons (9th place)
Jane Seymour (6th place)
Marissa Jaret Winokur (reached finals — one of Tony’s best coaching jobs)
Susan Lucci (can’t remember… about 6th?)
Tony’s not even my favorite of the DWTS professionals… but I’ve really noticed the patterns, and pairing him with Melissa breaks the pattern (Nancy O’Dell pairing was perpetuating the pattern).
March 10th, 2009 at 12:20 PM
If you look under “Reality TV” you will find “Dancing With the Stars”.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:20 PM
97 Kami,
Thanks for posting the Bonnie Hunt show link. She’s “amazing”. I love the way she didn’t let J-Scum off the hook the way Ellen did. On the ATFR J-Scum kept saying how he had “no regrets” at all and I thought he was such a douche for repeating that over and over.
Now that everyone hates him he’s sooooo sowwwy, sniff, sniff. At least he didn’t break down with his fake crying again. These two losers really need to get their stories straight. If you’re going to lie you have to be consistent, especially when everyone can go back and see what you said before. Dumb and Dumber. Go away until you announce your breakup.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:21 PM
This is hilarious
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/the_soup/b103166_soups_on_bachelor_gets_bitchy.html
March 10th, 2009 at 12:23 PM
jerseygirl — some people on another forum said Melissa was wearing a birthstone ring.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:27 PM
I was wondering about the ring too. Surely, if she was engaged she wouldn’t publicize it then she couldn’t play the victim role..poor thing.
Anyhoo, she did look awesome last night and danced awesome as well. She’s a very beautiful girl.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:28 PM
I am a newcomer to your sight and I am very happy to have found you. While I was as horrified as everyone else in America by Jason’s behavior, I was not suprised. Jason was a wimp and is a wimp (I liked Jeremy) and the fact that producers told him to do this and he did does not suprise me. Neither does the fact that Molly would creep around like that with Jason. She’s a whore who slept with Jason in the tent. Admit it you liars!! I have to say that I was NEVER a Melissa fan (I picked Jillian from episode 1), I was very impressed with the way she has handled herself. Jason and Molly disgust me and I avoided the ATFR 2 and was glad Melissa did as well. Jason and Molly are both awful people with no souls and they deserve eachother but America does not deserve to have their “love” shoved down our throats. When they break up, the real truth will come out and Molly will throw Jason under the bus. ABC will again spin it as though it was all Jason doing it on his own but we all know he is too dumb for that. In the end, I hope Melissa wins DWTS and Jason gets to watch her week after week while hiding it from the ever so jealous Molly. He will eventually realize he screwed up and I think America has already figured out that Jason is a tool. Too bad Ty has to be put through all this and I hope that he is young enough that he will not remember any of this. Thanks RS for all the info and I look forward to putting this all behind us…Bring on Jillian!!
March 10th, 2009 at 12:32 PM
canusaybrainwash -
What in the heck is your beef? Do you have a problem with people who enjoy reality shows – or who enjoy talent shows – or who enjoy ANYTHING? Everytime you post, it’s a sarcastic, insulting jab at someone or something. Are you just that type of person? Cause if you are, maybe you need some type of counseling, or happy pills or something. I usually just go past your posts because I know they will be negative against something or someone. I don’t believe you have had a single positive thing to say about anything. Maybe this particular blog isn’t the place for you – you don’t seem to like any of us and don’t seem to have anything in common with the majority of us. I’m not telling you to go away – you have every right to be on here. I’m just trying to figure out why you bother since you think reality shows are ridiculous. Everyone has different interests – some of us like some reality shows, some like others – but we all like some of them which is why we are on REALITY STEVE’s blog. If you want to discuss the economy or war or the purpose of life, maybe this isn’t the place. If you just want to be a s**t stirrer, maybe you should look for a s**t blogger. I don’t care whether you post here or not – I will make sure to look at the name of the poster before I read their comments – and I will be avoiding yours. LIke I said, you are free to say whatever you want – I, however, am free to not read what you have to say.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Mel’s ballet training really showed on DWTS. Bruno was right she has beautiful lines when she dances. Go Melissa!
March 10th, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Deegirl – loved your link! Mel was beautiful last night – and sooooo graceful. She looked very happy.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Uh first of all, 185, I was referring to someone else who said that DWTS is NOT a reality shows. OBVIOUSLY, since I did watch TB and am NOW wathing DWTS I don’t have a problem with reality shows, huh? The comments I have posted here are regarding the shows and are in direct correlation with the topic. I am very sorry you take it so personally. Maybe you shouldn’t, don’t you think? I am simply posting what I’m thinking at the time, which, to my knowledge, is what this site is for? To discuss these things? Maybe I’m wrong. I’m sorry I don’t agree with you regarding certain individuals, but, hey, that’s life. If you can’t accept someone having a different opinion as yours, maybe you shouldn’t be on this site? Either way, it doesn’t hurt my feelings whether you read my posts or not, darling. My life will go on. Get over it. It’s a show. It’s not personal. Sorry for you it is.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:45 PM
185. whoknew i just figured it out “canusaybrainwash” is really that sorry-a$$ Aletheia chick with the other post that takes RS writtings, twists them and says its her information. She cruises this site and gets whatever she needs and posts on her blog. She is a sorry sack of you-know-what…
March 10th, 2009 at 12:49 PM
You very well may be right mrgreen! I just am not reading her comments any more – I come here to have fun. If I want to see fight, I can watch my grandkids who obviously have issues with sibling rivalry!
I wish I could figure out the website where Alltimebachfan found her info regarding Molly and Jason. I believe what she says, but I obviously don’t know enough about places to go to find out info.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:51 PM
People… ya’ll are so funny! You really think Jason and Molly CARE about watching Mel on DWTS? NOO!!! Much less be “jealous” or “regretful”!! If everything RS said is actually TRUE, then Jason won’t give a rats ass about anything pertaining to Mel. He never wanted her from the get-go!!! Get REAL!!!
And how bout we DROP the bashing and negativity towards J and M… its OVER… MOVE ON! Their 15 mins is up…RS’s is up… Fleiss’s is up… And Mel’s will obviously be forevermore!!! =)
March 10th, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Why on earth do people here assume to speak for America? There a lot of people in America like me that never bought this show or any of the events on it being real and still don’t. That don’t believe a word that has come out of the mouths of Fleiss, Jason, Molly AND Melissa. But that’s just me
March 10th, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Melissa looked “Simply Marvelous” on DWTS.
She danced well, her dress was incredible …… the whole presentation over shadowed her lower back tattoo.
March 10th, 2009 at 1:09 PM
I just got to see the Bonnie Hunt show videos. She was great! Good old Molly looked like one of those desgraced politicians wives who has to stand by her man and smile. You could tell she was VERY uncomfortable! She likes to take control of things but Bonnie didn’t let her for a minute. Her smile looked rather thin at times!
I think jason ought to go on DWTS…he was doing some fancy footwork of his own trying to dance around Bonnie’s questions. I love her. She didn’t let him off the hook for a minute! And, her sarcasm was great. I’m sure Molly and Jason left there just staring at each other like WTF?
As I’ve said before, be careful what you wish for because you just might get it all!
March 10th, 2009 at 1:11 PM
I didn’t even realize she had a tatoo until someone said something? I thought whatever they used to cover it up was part of the dress.
March 10th, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Why couldn’t Jason make it work with Melissa? I got answers!
by Jessica Radloff, relationship columnist
Like many viewers, I was disgusted with the finale (well, the “After The Final Rose” finale, I should say) last week on “The Bachelor.” From the get-go, I adored Melissa. She was gorgeous, self-deprecating, loving, honest, and truly the catch-of-a-lifetime (that, or really, really good editing). And even though I had read all the spoilers and knew Jason was on tap to do something really lousy, I wanted to believe that Jason and Melissa’s proposal by the sea would turn into a trip down the aisle. So when Jason announced to America only 5 minutes later (6 weeks in real-time) that the chemistry with Melissa just wasn’t there in the real world, I couldn’t help but wonder how on earth that could happen. I saw their intimate moments together, and for the love of ABC, you can’t make that stuff up. Jason’s excuse of ‘I just changed my mind’ didn’t work for me, and as a relationship expert, I was determined to know why. As a result, I present my two theories that will answer what all of America is thinking: How could Jason dump Melissa for Molly?!
1) Jason & The Candy Store
On Deanna’s season of “The Bachelorette,” I thought Jason was cute, but I was not enamored with him the way some of my other girlfriends were. He almost seemed a bit creepy the way he starred into Deanna’s eyes and followed her around like a puppy dog. I couldn’t even watch their one-on-one dates together because he just screamed desperation. That’s what made Graham so attractive to Deanna . . . he was mysterious and a bit of a challenge. Deanna knew he liked her, but pinning him down was half the fun. With Jason, he was the sure thing, and probably would have rolled out the red carpet for Deanna had he had one.
So when Jason was announced as this season’s “Bachelor,” I was curious to see how he would act in Deanna’s shoes. To my surprise (well, maybe not exactly), his demeanor had changed completely. He was no longer this lost soul looking for love, but a cocky lothario enjoying the fruits of ABC’s labor. At one point I wondered if ABC actually took him to “Bachelor” camp and gave him a large dose of confidence.
With the tables turned and Jason in the drivers seat, he was presented with 25 gorgeous women who all wanted a shot with him. It’s amazing what that kind of interest will do to a guy. Whereas he might have been dancing on cloud nine if he met Jillian on the streets of Seattle, he was now able to c’est la vie for something shinier, prettier and flashier. The old Jason never would have let her go. The candy store Jason couldn’t wait to try all the delicious treats in front of him (and we’re expected to believe Jason and Molly ONLY kissed in the tent. Um, okay). He became a product of the OVER-stimulus package, and with it, gained a new sense of self, and self-worth.
2) The Challenge of Molly
If you watched any of the post-After the Final Rose interviews that Jason did with the media, you’ll know two things: 1) There was nothing he could pinpoint about what went wrong with his relationship with Melissa, and 2) he kept on saying that “Molly challenges me.” That statement right there was all you needed to know. As much as Melissa was stunning, compassionate, loving, and a willing partner, she didn’t challenge Jason.
Granted, she was also trying to win Jason, so when the chase was over, it became a question of ‘now what?’ But no matter how attracted Jason was to her, she rarely questioned him, teased him, or made him work for her (at least from the editing we saw). Possibly as a result of past boyfriends, Melissa was more concerned about having Jason love her than her finding the reasons she loved him. That’s why she was so joyous when he proposed. It was a validation of all those past loves that hadn’t worked out, and now it had. As girls, so many of us understood Melissa’s journey and as a result, rooted for her happiness on the journey to find Mr. Right.
Molly, on the other hand, always had an air of confidence about her. Maybe because of her parent’s example, she was more comfortable keeping her feelings in check than on display, but regardless, she acted as though Jason was lucky to be with her, not the other way around. In fact, if you want to look at it more closely, Melissa was Jason from “The Bachelorette.” Had Melissa met Jason following his rejection with Deanna, their relationship might well have worked, but with Jason being presented with a plethora of choices, the world (or land of beautiful women) was at his fingertips.
From my point of view, Molly was the girl who didn’t own a hairbrush, lined her eyes way too much, and was nowhere near ready to be a wife or a step-mom. Melissa was the opposite and totally ready to step into Jason’s life in Seattle. But the bottom line was that Molly made Jason work for her, whereas with Melissa, she had already done all the work for him.
As much as I wanted the Melissa and Jason happy ending on “The Bachelor” this season, I’m now so glad that Melissa didn’t end up with that creep. What I find so astonishing is that although everyone admonishes Jason for breaking up with Melissa on air (which wasn’t really the case), his real lack of judgment came moments later when he was on the couch sucking face with Molly. He could have AT LEAST waited to do that off camera, or on the second “After the Final Rose.” I guess her ‘amazing eye’s cast a spell on him. Regardless, it was a total slap in the face to anything he shared with Melissa, and a true look into what kind of an idiot this guy was.
I don’t care much of what happens now to Jason and Molly, but I do hope poor Ty doesn’t spend all his life in therapy. As for Melissa, I think she’ll be the real star in her next relationship (which ironically enough, seems to be with a guy named Ty). After all, her realizing what a catch she is couldn’t have come without Jason dumping her to make way for Molly. Talk about irony.
For more insight and articles, visit http://www.blog.JessicaRadloff.com
March 10th, 2009 at 1:28 PM
can someone post a link for Jason’s interview with Bonnie Hunt
March 10th, 2009 at 1:34 PM
does anyone know what deanna thinks about all of this? i’m just a little curious.
March 10th, 2009 at 1:42 PM
@197 ann
Here’s the link to Jason’s Bonnie Hunt interview:
http://forums.jokersupdates.com/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Board=TheBachelor&Number=10980258&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=31&rc=&fpart=1
March 10th, 2009 at 1:45 PM
# 199 Owl
Thank you. I appreciate you replying so quickly
March 10th, 2009 at 1:54 PM
#130 Seabiscuit
Can you give us a link to Naomi’s blog? Thanks….
March 10th, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Check this out:
http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/jason-mesnick-melissa-rycroft-will-win-dancing-with-stars-8580.php
March 10th, 2009 at 2:28 PM
#196..Thanks for posting…that was awesome and spot on in my opinion!
March 10th, 2009 at 2:48 PM
I thought that a little humor was in order. ENJOY!!
http://vids.eonline.com/services/link/bcpid1396519019/bctid14977177001
March 10th, 2009 at 2:52 PM
162 – You made me laugh so loud I was afraid I’d wake up my napping toddler!
March 10th, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Good post 196!
March 10th, 2009 at 3:48 PM
I really think melissa will be in the top three of dwts this season. She has the fan base and the talent!!!! It’s Gilles, mel, and maybe shawn j..
March 10th, 2009 at 3:54 PM
to #204, bach mom – thanks so much for posting. That is the funniest thing EVER. (And not far from the truth – lolol).
March 10th, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Where is the Megan interview you’ve been promising us?
March 10th, 2009 at 4:01 PM
204 meet 196
March 10th, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Hi Kelly h. #172 and Dee #201,
Took me a while to find it, it’s actually from her MySpace
MySpace.com Blogs – Melissa…Now Dancing With The Stars…YAY!!! – Naomi MySpace Blog
March 10th, 2009 at 4:03 PM
204 meet 181
March 10th, 2009 at 4:04 PM
oops, try this-
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=431714945&blogID=475394135
March 10th, 2009 at 4:09 PM
To Jan (#203) and WhoKnew (#206), and Deegirl at 210, thank you for your comments and feedback!
I’d love if you want to post that on my blog as well, since I have the same article up there! (www.blog.JessicaRadloff.com)
Thanks so much!
Jessica
March 10th, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Thanks everbody for all of the links. I enjoyed all of them. I just don’t like Jason I never did, he always seemed like a snake to me. Jeremy was my favorite on the batchelorette. Molly the only thing I can say about her is I would not trust Jason if I was her. She can look forward to being dumped by him. Melissa was not my favorite. I loved Naomi but I knew he would not pick her. Thank God. I wish Melissa well and I hope she does not turn out to be a Deanna.
March 10th, 2009 at 4:43 PM
I definitely think she will win DWTS!
March 10th, 2009 at 4:47 PM
#211 Sea Biscuit….thanks so much for providing the link….really appreciate it…
March 10th, 2009 at 5:24 PM
I just watched the Bonnie Hunt interview with…oh you know.
She made it pretty clear what she thinks about Jason didn’t she?!!
I’ve only seen her show once since I work during the day…but I think she’s my new favorite talk show host. She did an incredible job with cross examining..i mean interviewing him!
March 10th, 2009 at 5:42 PM
I just read this on Comcast’s blog about DWTS – too funny, literally LOL….
“New drinking game: Every time Carrie Ann INAAABA nonsensically complains about imaginary lifts that mean nothing whatsoever, do a shot! ”
The only photos are of Lil Kim “Hey all you girls in the Pen” and MELISSA!
Go Mel!
March 10th, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Danny Gokey is the 2009 American Idol and if he doesn’t win, this show will be a joke, just like The Bachelor!! He made me smile watching him sing and dance..all the sorrow he’s been fhrough and he projects joy. God Bless Danny!!! Rock on, Danny….America loves you!
March 10th, 2009 at 8:17 PM
I totally agree, GeorgiaPeach! He’s just amazing!
March 10th, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Also liked Adam….he’s not my usual type of singer, but thought he did great tonight. I’d love to see a Danny/Adam final.
March 10th, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Wow, I was just coming back to say that! Great minds!
March 10th, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Colleen and LizKay, I also really like Adam. I’mnot keen on his hair style, but he’s very handsome and a great performer. Danny/Adam are my top 2 favs. I don’t see a girl winning AI this year.
March 10th, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Wasn’t Melissa fantastic?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rYe8lu_KDg
March 10th, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Test
March 11th, 2009 at 2:48 PM
The first Bachelor, Alex Michel, gives an interview and discusses HIS experience picking a bachelorette. http://obsessedtv.com/2009/03/samantha-ettus-interviews-alex-michel-the-first-bachelor/
Interesting.
March 11th, 2009 at 3:33 PM
227 IYZ.. Great interview. I will always remember Alex as the first bachelor. Nice link.
March 11th, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Just watching Chelsey Lately and she said Jason’s NOT an account executive but actually sells cell phones at the mall in Seattle and that’s why he collects child support from his wife. She apparently makes a lot more money than he does. Anyone know anything about this???
March 12th, 2009 at 1:31 AM
ok I watched the Alex Michel interview and she has to be the most annoying interviewer I have ever seen. Can you interrupt him 750 More times? Ugh!!!! The guy that came on to talk was just as bad! Alex seemed very real and honest. His voice sounds so gay though. Literally.
I remember being glad he didn’t pick Trista. I think I am the only one on earth.
March 12th, 2009 at 9:06 AM
did anyone see this adorable video with Mel and Tony?
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?section=on_the_red_carpet&id=6702075
March 12th, 2009 at 2:56 PM
#229. Birdie….I saw that on Chelsea Lately too. Does anyone know anything about it? It was a story about Jason’s house being foreclosed…that he lives with his brother because he can’t afford to live on his own and is “only” a saleman NOT an “Account Executive” whos ex-wife pays HIM child support because he doesn’t make a lot of money.
It’s a good thing they got the tent…they might need to live in it!
March 12th, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Mrgreen… Thanks for the mel and tony link!!!
March 16th, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Mellisa looks like she’s 1/2 black and 1/2 white. Her boyfriend was in the audience..this was all such a set up..enough to gag me.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:25 PM
nevermind…i deleted my may 1st blog which talked about realitysteve.com. sorry