Remember, for this seasons spoilers, click on the either of the two links under the banner above (Part 1 & Part 2) for all your answers regarding what happens this season. Part 2 is about how everything went down with the Justin phone call from last night, how Jessica contacted me back in January about Justin and I igorned it, etc. It gives a little clarity to what we saw last night.
I’m surprised this topic has reared its ugly head again, but I might as well address it. That is the fact that some people are still bothered that I post spoilers. I don’t know what to tell you guys. I see my daily, monthly, and yearly numbers for this site. Ever since I started giving away spoilers, this site has basically increased its viewership by numbers I couldn’t have ever imagined in a million years. So just because you and your group of friends that watch the show on Monday night don’t want to be spoiled, trust me, plenty of other people do. In fact, so many more people thank me now for providing spoilers because it gives them a different way to watch the show and see through all the phoniness. The bottom line is, this isn’t 2003 anymore. We’re not watching a show just breaking on to the scene. We’re not watching Ryan and Trista anymore. We live in a world of Twitter, Facebook, tabloid magazines, and TMZ where everyone has to know everything the second it happens. That’s just the way it is. The show has become more about the tabloids than it has about what actually happens on Monday nights. I’ve never given away spoilers so people will stop watching the show. They’ll always keep watching. I’m only doing what the audience is calling for in 2010. People will never get sick of spoilers, whether you want to believe that or not. And considering this month of June has been the biggest month in terms of viewership in my site’s history, I’m guessing that’s not changing anytime soon.
The last time I checked, the winner of “Top Chef” isn’t showing up on the cover of the tabloids for months on end. As stupid and manipulated as this show is, the bottom line is, it’s a much talked about “pop culture” show. Partially because of what I release, partially because of the people on it, and partially because of the attention it draws to itself. I’d be an idiot for not being right in the center of it all feeding the monster. If I have info, I’m gonna give it. Ever since the Jason/Molly/Melissa scandal, this has become the #1 reality show for tabloid fodder. No other one even comes close. From Jason’s season, then on to everything with Jillian and Ed and his girlfriends, on to Jake and Vienna hogging the covers of tabloids for a month straight last season, and now Ali’s. It’s a never ending cycle. The tabloids love this show, and the show knows it. You think they’re just magically having all these different storylines fall to them every season so it gets press coverage? Of course not. That’s why they cast characters. Justin was cast as the “villain” this season. It just so happened that the “villain” ended up having a girlfriend back home which probably meant ratings gold for them last night. They’ve been hyping last night’s episode since last Wednesday. ABC.com had the first 11 minutes of last night on their site since last week, and showed the whole phone call. ABC knows exactly what they’re doing and they LOVE the coverage all the tabloids get them. So just know that this show isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and neither are my spoilers when I get them.
As for “Bachelor Pad”, I will be back tomorrow with all your spoilers on this season. Not nearly as detailed as Ali’s season with the episode by episode breakdown, but I have most of the challenges, who won, who went on dates, who hooked up, etc. And for those that have been unable to grasp how the ending will work, well when they left filming last week, four people were left standing. In September, they’re bringing back the whole cast to tape an episode where they vote on the winner. Probably because they didn’t want the winner getting out 2 months early like it would’ve if they voted last week. Well, I have your final four. And I’m sure after that episode is taped in September, I’ll have your winner. As for Jake’s appearance, I can’t believe how many people thought he was the 20th cast member. Ummmm, this is a show where 250k is at stake. Wouldn’t common sense tell you that bringing a guy onto the show right at end to compete for the money would kinda be unfair to everyone who’s been there since Day 1? No, Jake, Trista and I believe Jillian return to judge one of the challenges which is a dancing competition. That’s his only role. He’s not the 20th cast member, and he’s not competing for the money. Ridiculous.
As for all the Jake and Vienna mess, there really isn’t much to say. It’s he said/she said at this point. Both sides are telling a different story of what happened in their relationship, which is usually the case. Next week, we’re going to see what happened on their sit down interview taped last Wednesday. At that point, I’ll comment on what we see. Until then, it’s pure speculation. However, anyone who actually bought that TMZ story where they said Jake raised his fist and threatened to punch her needs their head examined. Don’t believe everything you read in the tabloids, people. Most of it is fabricated. Do you honestly think a guy would go on national television and threaten to physically harm a woman he just broke up with? That’d be career suicide. Even Jake’s not that stupid. I will comment next week after I see what happened at their sit down interview. Until then, there’s nothing to say. On to last night…
So for all the background stuff on the Justin scandal, it’s all been up under Part 2 of the spoilers since May 11th, and basically what you saw last night was everything I told you that you’d see: Chris comes in to talk to Ali, Chris calls Jessie, Chris hands the phone to Ali, Ali talks to Jessie, she tells him someone’s not there for the right reasons and has a girlfriend, then she hands the phone to Jessica and the rest is history. A few things about this whole scene I found humorous:
-When Chris knocked on the door and walked in the room, Ali said, “I’m scared. Why are you here?” Maybe you should’ve asked the cameraman who were already set up in your room before Chris came over what they were doing there and you could’ve gotten your answer earlier. If you hadn’t already.
-Chris tells Ali, “I’ve just been given some information that’s legit, I checked it out…” If you JUST found out Chris, I’m guessing you wouldn’t have had the time to “make sure its legit” in a matter of minutes. Probably would’ve taken a few hours or days. Pud.
-If Jessie and Jessica were back in Toronto obviously knowing this phone call was taking place, why did it take Jessie 4 ½ rings to pick up the damn phone? Geesh. Wasted time. Obviously I hope you people don’t ask, “How did the camera crew know to be where Jessie and Jessica were?” Please tell me you understand that once it was established this phone call was being made, the proper set up needed to be done.
-Why was the camera crew that was with Jessie and Jessica the same people that filmed the “Blair Witch Project”? Did they film that thing on a cameraphone or something? Damn. What awful sound and picture quality. Nice professionalism.
-Great acting job by Chris when Ali hung up the phone. “Sorry…(cough)(cough)(cough)…” It was almost as if Chris was trying not to laugh at the ridiculousness of it all. I actually chuckled at that whole scene. All of it seemed so amateur, not well thought out, and verrrrrrrry spliced together. I was told Jessica talked to Ali for 20-30 minutes. And we got to see, what, 2-3 minutes? Very choppy and definitely you could tell things were not said in correct sequence it seemed like.
-I’ll admit, the funniest part of the whole episode was watching Justin try and “escape”. I don’t know exactly where he thought he was going or what he was trying to accomplish, but it sure was entertaining watching him limp through bushes and over water fountains. Hell, he almost stopped in for a quick bite to eat at the restaurant but they were closed. Awesome television I tell ya’. Sure I’ve known for months what was gonna happen but it was still hilarious to watch. Hence the reason why it doesn’t matter if you read spoilers or not. Last night was just as entertaining having known what was going to happen, than if you didn’t.
-Justin did acknowledge that Jessica was “someone that’s my best friend, and as weeks went by, my heart became less and less into this”. So yes, at the time when that all went down which was the beginning of April (and as evidenced by the voice mails which I’ll get to in a second), Justin didn’t want to be there anymore and wanted to be back with Jessica. My sources have told me as of today, Justin and Jessica are not a couple. I mean, how could Jessica take him back after finding out about the third girl? That’d be pretty dumb. That was the reason she made the phone call in the first place.
-As for the voice mails, I think that came as a shock to most people. I know it did to me. So before you ask, “How could Justin make the phone calls to Jessica from Iceland if they take away your phones while you’re there”, I’ll let Chris Harrison answer that one. Here’s what he wrote in his blog today on EW.com:
“I’m sure some of you are wondering how Justin could have made a call if we take the guys’ cell phones away. Well Justin would go into the bathroom in the guys’ suite and use the phone by the toilet. He then tried to cover his tracks by calling the front desk and asking them to take the calls and numbers off the room’s bill so we wouldn’t see it. Probably my favorite thing about this entire thing is that “Rated R” thought he was smarter than everybody else and was so smug as he assumed he was getting one over on everybody. When Ali pulled the rug out from under him and confronted him about all his lies, he stammered and stuttered his way through a pathetic series of explanations.”
I guess we know how Chris feels about Justin now. So Justin basically tried to sneak his way around and got caught. The guy has a lot of explaining to do that’s for sure. I actually went on his Facebook Fan Page last night to see what people are saying. I mean, WOW. Look, I understand the guy obviously went on a reality show to promote himself, but seriously, look at some of the things people wrote on his wall and you tell me if these people are sane. It’s a television show people. Calm down.
“Whoa, too bad you didn’t break that other leg running away like the coward you are! You sick f*$@! Just remeber what comes around goes around, and you will get yours!”
“One more thing. I knew from the first night that you were a lieing asshole only out for yourself. You think you are so hot. Trust me, real beauty is on the inside and that part of you is ugly!! I hope you rott in hell!”
” You are a friggin piece of sh*t!! I hope your carrier goes in the toilet because of it. I assure you that it will backfire on you. Karma! It will get you in the end. You are a loser!”
” You are a disgusting creep to do that to that sweet, beautiful woman and your girlfriend too. Couldn’t get press on your own eh? Had to use her to get it? Then when she confronts you…did you man up? NO! You ran. Nothing but a prick and a f**king coward.”
Let me just say this right now. I might not agree with what anything Justin did during his time on the show, but if you actually took the time to write that on his facebook wall, you’re the one that’s the loser. Get a life. Seriously. Who gets that mad over a stupid TV show? And you wonder why I question the sanity of some of the fans of this show. That is unreal to me. Who cares? Why would Justin Rego having a girlfriend make you that upset? You don’t know Justin, you don’t know Jessica, you don’t know Ali. You don’t know any of these people. Mind boggling really. These people shouldn’t be allowed to reproduce.
Steve, seriously?? Anyone who doesn’t think that Jake is highly unstable needs his head examined. We already know he kicks furniture, he got snarky with Chelsie on DWTS, and he goes on and on about needing his woman to “respect” him. The dude has already shown his hand many times. What’s one more?!
Props to you Steve for another fine blog! And I laughed out loud at thinking Chris might just skateboard over to get his rose! Awesome.
Now to my comments…show of hands gang…how many of you laughed your asses off at Justin scampering through the bushes, running to NOWHERE! It was the funniest, silliest moments of the whole season. He totally made an ass of himself. And then he says to Ali, I’ll talk to you off camera! Like the producers weren’t clapping their hands with glee at the total dork Justin made of himself. Sad, pathetic.
As to Istanbul. Having spent a day touring there this past September as one of our cruise ship stops, it is definitely a beautiful city with “amazing” (Ali’s one and only word for everything) architecture. We saw all of the places she described. Now let me tell you about the Cistern. This whole scene with Frank made my stomach turn! We were inside the Cistern and let me tell you it is smelly, dank and dirty. Okay for walking on the platforms, but when they hoofed through the water, I nearly puked. The water is dirty and filled with huge
Here’s what happened to Mike Barnes (this video is old, but hilarious): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFlQNtL8F9s
TO CONTINUE: The Cistern is filled with huge FISH! And to actually sit there and eat….euuwwww! This was totally unappetizing and unless you have been inside as we were, you’d feel the same! Ugh.
I just can’t understand her attachment to Frank. Could he not have had his snaggle tooth/missing tooth repaired before joining the show! And those two beads in his head known as eyes. This is a man who should have UGLY stamped on his forehead! I question Ali’s sanity on this one!
I think Craig is a nice man with a great career who is a bit dull. Definitely not sexy or interesting enough for Ali. But he is not a psycho or falling down drunk…just dull.
This whole episode was good for laughs…the wrestling..common!!!
Steve- You shouldn’t have to defend or explain yourself for the info you give. There is fair warning that they are spoilers and anyone who makes it to your website should know what a spoiler is. I just hope you get credit for the spoilers, you’ve been on top of it all. Okay, end asskissing. Wait, one more thing: I never thought I’d get into spoilers again after several years of Survivor spoiling, but you sucked me back in. Thanks.
Now I need to finish reading the latest before I comment on it!
hey steve
your curious about the ladies in locker room. i will spill. at my gym a lot of the ones who run around with no towels are the older fat ladies. there are a few hot ladies who do but not many. i would say most ladies use towels but some will do make up in undies and bras and not all are hot. sorry to burst your bubble. i am thinking the same is true for us women. speaking of older over weight men what is up with them wearing speedos at the pool. ick ick. if you don’t have a great body please wear an apropriate suit…
Funny that people are taking it so seriously and attacking ol’ Justin Rated R. Makes me want to join his FB fan page and defend the poor bastard or at least give him a little encouragement. Seriously! Why don’t people use a little logical reasoning here. MOST attractive people SHOULD have someone at home. True, this season the guys have been average to slightly above average in attractiveness, but seriously, MOST people I know in that age group have SOMEONE (even if that someone isn’t an official girlfriend/boyfriend). Most of these guys are dating in the real world. It’s a fantasy that they are young and attractive and somehow they just don’t date girls before the show. I’m sorry. It’s ridiculous.
Reality Steve, thanks for keeping it real in a world of craziness. You make the show enjoyable for me! Keep up the good work!
Steve, I’ve read your column for the last few seasons and this is the first season I decided to hold off because I wanted to get as far into the show as I could without knowing what happened. I was dying wanting to read your column – your comments make me laugh out loud – but restrained myself. The ONLY reason I read it today is because ABC gave away the farm last night. So weird that they did that, but I’m glad because now I’m back!
As always, you do not disappoint. I look forward to reading your column after the Bachelorette airs. Thanks
Steve, one more too funny moment. While enroute to the magic carpet dinner, the question was how they were going to get there? Frank and Ali then proceed to slog through water. My idea of an ideal date, especially when I have such lovely boots on, NO. I had been expecting a motor boat the way she carried on.
Also, re: facebook on Justin
” You are a friggin piece of sh*t!! I hope your carrier goes in the toilet because of it. I assure you that it will backfire on you. Karma! It will get you in the end. You are a loser!”
Unless this person is onboard a ship and lost his/her mind for a moment. I believe the term is CAREER!!!!
Excellent read, as usual! I enjoy your insight after seeing the episode on TV. The characters chosen for this “Bachelorette” show are weird…the show would be very ho-hum if it were not for your commentary. I do not blame Ali if she did not choose any of them…none appeal to me!!!
Actually, Steve – I have a theory on the previews. I think ABC already knows that the next couple of weeks of episodes are pretty crappy/boring/both so the decision was made to throw in “hooks” to keep the sucke….er….viewers tuned in. We already know Portugal is going to be cut short next Monday by the Jake and Vienna interview. I wouldn’t be surprised to see more filler tossed in later on (i.e. extended “Bachelor Pad” previews are inevitable.)
That being said, I think you’re right on target that jumping ahead as far as they did is a white flag surrender for everything you present. If/when it becomes the obvious truth that Ali basically picks nobody, the suits probably don’t want to risk the viewership dropping like a stone leading to the finale. And they really can’t make something out of this. Ali has this “nice” and geeky quality about her rolled into one (along with the pretty stunning bod). The confrontation with Justin almost looked like producers were trying to force some kind of tough persona for her. It didn’t work. In fact, at times it was pretty painful to watch.
By the way, I think even you’d agree that there isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell of any of these men becoming the next Bachelor. Also, you should comment one day on the rumors about ABC interested in Kate Gosselin being a Bachelorette. I can’t stand the woman but I have to say the idea is kind of interesting. Heck, the thought of what kind creatures would actually sell their souls to Mike Fleiss and ABC to pursue that mother-of-eight nut is worth at least four paragraphs alone, no?
Great recap, as usual RS!
Those voicemails that Justin “supposedly” left for Jessica…good lord…the least ABC could have done was TRY to make them sound real! No guy in their right mind would ever leave such detailed voicemails about their “true” feelings and s#$%, unless of course their name is Kasey Kahl.
The phone call from Jessie, with CH skulking in the background…WTF? How friggin awkward sounding/feeling/looking was that scene? I also found it hilarious when CH had to clear his throat to stifle the laughter!
Ok, I’m getting really sick of that look Ali gets on her face everytime she has to hand out the final rose. Give me a break. She probably has to ask Chris to stomp on her little pinky toe in order to be able to fake that tormented look. Do you think she was really all that sad to be sending Craiggers home? Not so much!
As for the Frank drama to come…it APPEARS as though Ali really fell head over heels for old beady-eyes (totally agree with poster Sunnyside422!)…I mean, the crying-til-you’re-red-in-the-face look, and they showed a clip of Frank also crying (though that could be because he misses Nicole…who knows).
Stevo, you can pat yourself on your back all you want over the increased viewership, as you call it. However, I guarantee you will have one less and maybe many more if you start having more pop-up ads. You need to have your ass kicked for the decision to have them on your site.
Oh, and we don’t all parade around naked in the locker room. From my experience, girls don’t flaunt their titties in other girls’ faces nor do we don’t give each other “good game” smacks on the ass. Sorry to disappoint the entire male gender.
And thanks to last night’s episode, I now want to visit Turkey, though I’ll skip out on the “Bachelorette Walking Tour”.
I cannot believe that people would actually be upset about the spoilers. It’s simple- don’t read them. I really appreciate the spoilers because otherwise I feel deceived by the story lines by not knowing what’s really going on behind the scenes. That said, I really appreciate this website, for the honesty of the content. Also, to comment on your latest post and why ABC gave so much away at the end of last night’s episode, I think that the show’s producers (or someone with common sense) realized that the revelations from this season and all of the scandals could potentially make a sham of the show and the show would be laughed off the air. Obviously, there would be too much money to lose if that should happen. I think they are taking preventative measures before everyone finds out what set up this season was.
By the way, there is one ad I do like very much, and thats the one with Jillian Michaels. That girl is way hot, much hotter than Ali can ever dream of being. I don’t care if she may be gay, I would still love to roll around in olive oil with her any time. If only I could find some nude photos of her…..
I was in Istanbul, Turkey last year. It’s an incredible city. I highly recommend going if you ever have the chance.
One thing of note: the line about only men being allowed in the bath houses is total bullshit. Maybe historically that was the case, but anyone can go in now. They are everywhere – they are tourist attractions. Though, admittedly, a wonderful experience that I’d recommend. Typically you go in, get changed into a towel and go into a steam room first will pools of hot water. Then you get a full body and head massage, and then you go back to the steam room where there is both hot and cold water to finish up. I went with two of my female friends, so the line about Ali being special is stupid.
Also, realitybytes, the places they went are actually fantastic and I wouldn’t skip out on a single one of them. Especially the Basilica Cistern where Ali and Frank went. It’s actually that impressive and beautiful. Probably one of my favorite places I’ve ever been in my life.
I agree with Steve that people get way too upset over this stuff. Justin is not the first person to tell lies during a relationship, and he won’t be the last. It looks like Ali blasted him as well as anyone could have, so why people need to lose their shit about it over the internet is beyond me. I saw it as Steve did, a great piece of entertainment last night watching Justin scampering through fountains and bushes trying to get away from the Ali the Terrible. With all his talk last week about going after your prey (Casey), he wasn’t so brave when he had to face Ali. He couldn’t get away from her fast enough. Hilarious!
Thanks redlily. If I ever make it out to Istanbul, I’ll be sure to check them all out (just not in the same order perhaps).
great stuff as usual, steve. i too was shocked they gave so much away but i agree with the other comments about this season being so lame they’re just going to cut it as short as possible. also – i remember when brad had his stupid ending how upset all my college girlfriends and i were (in my pre-RS days when i thought the show was real haha) so i bet they also don’t want people to be so mad about her not choosing anyone…hence the early negativity and foreshadowing.
ps…for the record, i don’t think you look anything like Craig, and i’m sure you would’ve put some much better moves on Ali.
My first impression of why Chris was left out of the previews so much was because they will cast a light on him in hopes to make him the next bachelor… after all, we’ve never had a ‘casual dude’ before. He’s easy on the eyes and unique… so, why not?! I have to say, I enjoy having a bachelor/ette that we’ve already gotten to know rather then a brand new person. It provides a ‘history’ that makes it easier to connect. It WAS WEIRD (as you mentioned) how much of a preview we got… it was kinda ridiculous how much footage we were shown. Sigh. Oh well. Here’s to hoping that ABC will one day get this right.
Steve, let me explain something to you. When you watch a movie you know its fiction. You know that person really doesn’t die, or is sick or gets dumped but you still cry, or you know that’s not a real life murderer or monster or alien but get scared anyway that’s because you spend 90 minutes watching a movie and you are emotionally invested. Its why after 2 decades you are still analyzing Karate Kid III. People who watch soap operas that never end get pissed at the characters. We’re human it’s all. People identify with the characters, and fall in love with them or hate them. People DO know that these reality shows get edited, they’re not stupid, but they are investing their time in this. These “characters” signed contracts giving up a bunch of rights and pretty much put themselves in the position of being either loved or hated by people. People want to be “famous” at all cost.
Also, when it comes to reality shows no matter how much editing is done or if three months passed by you don’t know what really went on in a persons mind or how and if it affected them emotionally.
What I’m trying to say here is give people a break and stop calling them ridiculous, etc, and telling them to get a life. Obviously you have invested a lot of time in this yourself, whether its just for kicks and giggles or whatever.
I do appreciate reading the spoilers and gossip, it just simply entertains me and for that thank you. But sometime you’re way too judgmental.
Steve, let me tell you about my experiences in a ladies locker room…
Mostly women get naked after they swim in the pool or take a shower, so if they are naked, then I get naked, just so they don’t feel uncomfortable
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Also, it is true that women of all shapes and sizes are naked or not naked in the locker room, but really who cares if you can see boobies! Most boobies are fun to look at, right? All women and men like to look at naked women, whether they are straight or bi-curious or gay. It is because women have so much to check out!!
Now that said, I would say that women also check each other out to compare and contrast, and one thing we are always doing, unfortunately, is looking at women and thinking, “Is she fatter than me? Does my ass look like that from behind? Is there a skinny mirror in here?”
So to tie it all together, like Frank’s Turkish rug, which I feel strongly is a metaphor for him not “buying Ali’s rug” but getting it anyway…
We watch these shows to compare and contrast ourselves with people who are supposed to be “real”.
What I walked away with from last night’s show is that Justin did what so many guys have done to me, which is back-pedal to try to get out of being confronted with the truth.
I really liked Frank as opposed to the other guys this season, because he seemed to be a little smarter than the rest, and had some semblance of an intellect. I think he realized after the Justin thing that he couldn’t really be competing against these other dumb-asses and bailed. It would just bring him down to their level of idiocy. You can see it in his eyes when he is sitting on the couch and Ty is playing that stupid “I got a rose” song. I could hear Frank’s mind saying, “OMG I can’t believe I am on this show with these stooges.” That is why IMO he didn’t step up during the group dates, because he didn’t want to subject himself to the idiocy planned by the producers.
All in all, I love the show because it makes for great entertainment, and I love the idea of people competing for a piece of ass.
Your spoilers and reviews are AMAZING, to borrow a phrase, and keep it up!
I echo other girls’ comments. The only women I have seen naked in the locker room are disgusting older women (think 40s+) with saggy everything. They’re also usually the fat ones. You just want to say, “See me? In my twenties, nice and fit? WITH CLOTHES ON?!” It’s creepy.
Justin represents the player with a head bigger than China who has always gotten away with everything. My guess is that nice guys and girls who have been screwed over by guys like him leave comments like that on his page because they love the fact that a guy like him actually got caught being a prick, and looked dumb for once instead of cool. To be cocky is the most infuriating trait in a guy, at least for me, and for many other women.
Finally… I can’t believe she didn’t get rid of Ty. Craig actually seemed more charismatic than I expected, given his weight (though you, Steve, are clearly skinnier), and as the wife of a guy who doesn’t even WANT to be like that, but still struggles to be more equal and reject gender stereotypes due to his childhood example, I recommend she run for the hills if he admits that his marriage ended because he couldn’t even handle his wife WORKING. (Makes me GLAD to be with my man, who loves my career!)
THe old fat guys was hilarious! Thanks for the laugh.
Oh yes the Chris-Justin-Jessica part. That comment of ChrisH saying that he just found out…. mouahhhhhhhh
You forgot a couple of things: Roberto and Ali on the bed next to each other and being very serious, most probably saying and showing Roberto that nope he was not THE one.
Oh lets not forget ChrisL snickers. In fact I am looking forward to see what this guy wear on each rose ceremony. He is what 33? I think he watched a little bit more Jesse-MeAnna season uh?
At least the car departure interview with Craig was a soft exit. I have seen worse.
Frank Frank Frank… what to say? Will we find out that he too phoned Nicole? What an embarrassment to introduce his family and show on national TV how an ass he is. I am sure his dad and mom must be extremely proud of him. Lets see… his mom must be weeping with joy right now. How proud must be Nicole to present her fiance as being the ass of the year, taking the flame from Jason after Jake after Justin. At that point if I was his mom I would rewrited the song: I am bleeding for SHAME.
Yeah I find it ridiculous that ali still keep talking like this is her choice about country and site etc. The good part is that they did not choose a place that have so bad weather (remember the fantasy place of Jason???).
Sooooo I wonder how they are going to show us the Frank-Nicole reunion. Will they hide Frank sunburns? I cannot wait to see that. We saw how Justin is hated… lets see how Frank will be perceived! LOL
Steve… again a great column, hilarious and so very true.
Hey RS- Based on the previews we saw last night, it looks like Ty is in Tahiti. Is that a wrong assumption? Does Kirk go home next week? I thought you originally said in the spoilers blog entry that Ty gets sent home next week and Kirk goes home afer the hometown dates. Just seeing if you have any more information on that?
Awwww Steve… just pick up the phone and give Ali a call and ask her out on a date. What have you got to lose?! She let all those bozos make out with her.
Thanks for the entertaining write-up!
Wow. What a chewy face Justin’s ex-girlfriend has, and what a slime she is too. She would never have busted Justin had it not been for her being cheated on. Oh she’s soooo moral.
Chris. L looks like somebody else- a little like a young Paul Newman and maybe someone else. I can’t put my finger on it.
I am beginning to wonder if the producer’s pick their over seas destinations to heighten their story theme’s. It felt a little weird to me that all the canoodling was going on in Turkey when there is a large Islamist population. I know Turkey is the more modern of countries with Islamic population. Still, it was awkward.
Meghan, how about you read what RS says before you write your comments. He literally dedicated an entire section to the Ty/Tahiti question. Since you missed it:
“Ok, let’s talk about what I know you’re all going to ask because I’ve gotten at least 25 emails/fb & twitter messages about it. Basically paraphrased, everyone is asking after seeing the previews they gave away last night, “Why is Ty in Tahiti?” When I first saw those clips, I actually thought the same thing. However, on second glance you will notice that NONE of those three clips they show of him that make you THINK he’s in Tahiti are actually of him IN Tahiti. Let me explain. There are 3 shots in particular:
-Ty is shown in helicopter, with the very next shot being over the waters of Tahiti. Creative, but it doesn’t show Ty in Tahiti. Ty takes a helicopter ride next week in Portugal.
-Ty is shown shirtless on a beach with water and bushes in the background. Once again, not Tahiti. That was a shot from earlier this season on the Malibu beach date.
-Ty is shown hugging Ali on the beach. Again, not in Tahiti. That was also from the Malibu beach date earlier this season because a) the water in the background is not the Tahitian waters and b) Ali has on the same black bikini she did on that group date.
So very clever of ABC editing to try and make you think Ty was in Tahiti with those shots, but he’s not. I assure you.”
I agree with one of the posters above that they might be setting up Chris L. to be the next Bachelor. I still wish they would get some new people in for the B and B’ette — recycling these people is pretty boring. I think that Ali herself, while perhaps a nice person, is a snoozefest on TV. She is very pretty, but doesn’t really have much of a personality. It’s very easy to see when she is attracted to a guy or not, that’s true. Her body language and face give it away.
I was disappointed that Justin did not seem as big of a villain as Wes was in Jillian’s season. But they probably can’t easily top that one!
@ dnai: Chris L does look like someone and it bugs me too. The best I’ve been able to come up with is the mean guard Captain Hadley in “The Shawshank Redemption” Here’s a link:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2926092032/nm0000317
I’ve only been a lurker and never intended to post, but felt I could add that little tidbit to this experience.
I enjoy the site and totally agree with Steve that spoilers known only enhances the viewing entertainment.
I would agree that ABC seems to be getting caught up in the drama/sleaze machine when it come to these shows – “Introducing ‘Bachelor Pad’ New this fall on ABC!” That show and the past few seasons on Bachelor/ette seem quite a bit off the path when compared to the fairy tale notion of the frst season.
Keep up the good work RS – this site is like a college primer for all these reality/infotaimment/celebutard shows.
Is it any wonder Ali doesn’t choose anyone and walks away single? ABC royally effed her- between Justin and Frank (who was clearly the contender for last man standing in her eyes) screwing her over, she probably doubts herself, her decisions, and men. If not for the 100 grand she pocketed for doing the show, I would imagine the entire experience left a very bad taste in her mouth. Shame on you ABC.
Hilarious take, Steve…
The Craig Robinson Esq. saga was the highlight of your report.
The guy gets tossed around like a ragdoll by Roberto, and yet wins on a TBKO technical bull**** knock-out. Musta killed Roberto to play patsy for this charade.
The “date”? ABC could NOT have chosen any less intimate a setting, for which Ali was most thankful. If there were a 7-11 in Istanbul, THAT would have been their date. Craig: “I’ve never met anybody like you. I’ve never met anybody like you.” Ugh, at least he didn’t beg for a kiss like a beagle.
Despite everything that’s said and done, the guy is probably a stud now that he’s home (“yep, I’m an attorney AND single TV bachelor, ladies”)…and might even be the next Bachelor? ONLY in America.
There is NO question that ABC is coughing up The Ending prematurely because of Reality Steve’s reportage.
But by connecting several dots, ABC does create a buzz around the water coolers and coffee machines. Just because we’ve been told there’s a train wreck doesn’t mean the peeps still don’t want to see it for themselves.
There was one report I’d read that BOTH Frank (who’s from ChiTown) and Ali were seen recently at the SAME place (separately) in Frisco AT HE SAME TIME. Coincidence??
Steve,
No, the hot women do NOT strut around in the women’s locker rooms. They all pretty much cover up with a towel. The old, fat ones with boobs giving them black eyes and hips that look like they have grooves for cups are very proud to strut around naked. I do not understand this at all….but you made me laugh with your comments on the men, appears the same goes for the ladies:)
Steve, thanks so much for making this show so much fun to watch. I only started watching The Bachelor during the Jason/Molly/Melissa episode because I heard about your site, read it, and loved knowing what was coming. At first I thought this show was totally stupid (but believed it was real!), but now, knowing it’s a bunch of baloney….well, it makes it a riot to watch now. Your sense of humor is incredible. I’m sitting here reading your comments and laughing like a nut case. Keep up the great work!
I hope this one goes in the right section.
Yes, Jason is a jerk to the 100th power and his v-mails to Jessica were so phony in sincerity, but as far as promoting his career goes, If you’re going to knock him for that, then you better think twice about the biggest reason Ali is on this show. She knows its the yellow brick road to OZ and I’ll bet anyone (or I would if I had anything to bet) that in the not so distant future, she will be hosting a show or maybe even have her own. I don’t need some old man’s locker room towel to cry on for her giving up her career and apartment for this “journey.” The camera loves Ali and she’ll be in front of it, conveniently, without a hubby to get in the way.
“Professor Fedotowsky” … now THAT was hilarious
I also thought with Frank warning he was NOT going to buy a rug and then the next 10 shots of him are hauling that ridiculous thing around the city. Too funny.
Great write-up!
dr8834,
I loved your comment! Thanks for trying to explain this phenomenon in which people get caught up in the lives of those who they have never met. It’s true that one can become invested in characters in a movie, tv show, and a reality show. I don’t think it means that they are crazy, unhinged or need to get a life.
I agree that Steve is being way too judgmental. I can agree about the people who left those threatening messages on Justin’s facebook page. That seems a bit bizarre and obsessive. However, becoming somewhat emotionally invested in these people isn’t all that far-fetched, even if people realize that it’s fake. Now that I have learned so much about spoilers and story lines and editing, I can watch this show just for pure entertainment. Sometimes I have become emotionally invested in the outcome, but now I can’t take it as seriously.
I think that whole scene with Justin trying to get away from Ali was truly hilarious, the highlight of the show. I think it all seemed so pathetically phony and set-up. The phone call was awkward, Chris trying to keep a straight face was awkward, Ali trying to act like she cared was awkward.
I agree with this idea that ABC just caved and decided to show what happens. My thought is that Ali fell for Frank and when she found out that he was going back with his ex-girlfriend, that was it for her. Why she fell for him I have no idea. Someone here said that he seemed more intelligent. I did not get that impression at all! She must have seen something that I didn’t, because I thought he was a nerdy jerk. I honestly don’t think Ali ever intended to pick anyone and was using this as a springboard for a career in the entertainment business. However, I do think she developed real feelings for Frank and must have been hurt.
I still like Roberto and think he should be the next bachelor. I love reading about spoilers and then watching it all play out. I seem to get less invested if I know what will happen before it all begins. Then I can just sit back and relax and watch the silliness play out!
I loved the first 30 minutes with Justin—hilarious! Plus, Chris Harrison is getting more comical with each iteration of the Bachelor/Bachelorette. A lot of times, he looks like he can’t even keep a straight face. By the way, no matter what Justin did–I have to say this: I thought he was the hottest and best-looking Bachelor. He fits into my dark-haired type though, like Andrew Firestone.
But anyway, yeah, the people who post mean stuff on Facebook pages probably do get too into it. In the first couple of seasons of the show, it started out as an interesting social experiment: What would happen if a guy had the chance instantly meet 25 women? Could love be found over the course of a few weeks? It was an instant form of hyper speed-dating.
Now it’s a new social experiment: How will people act and what will they do for an opportunity to be on a reality show? What will ABC do to try to drive the drama and what can they get these poor people to do? Can the Bachelor writers think of better dialogue to give their actors? What will Reality Steve and the media post, and how will ABC react? It’s all very psychology 101.
When the Melissa scandal broke, I thought ABC crossed the line and still think that (which is ironic because Jason and Molly had palpable chemistry and ABC missed their one chance to have an actual love story). But now I feel anyone who goes on these shows knows the deal. So it’s a lot more fun to view the show through the Reality Steve lens of being a savvy audience member in on the joke.
OK, so I’ve waxed philosophical here more than just commenting on this episode. However, there is one final thing that will always puzzle me. I definitely get that its lucrative to be Ali or Jake or Jillian. I also get people that want 15 minutes of fame. But I’ll never get people who go on these show who think they can launch a long-term acting career from it. I mean people get minor roles and opportunities that are neat, but who from these shows has ever gone on to be A-listers (not counting American Idol, which is a whole different deal)?
One more comment on the locker room issues. I have to echo what others have said. The older women are generally freer and the younger more clothed.
Turning 35 this year, I’ve noticed a strange irony. When I was younger (late teens and 20s), I was in phenomenal shape, but plagued by body image insecurities. Now, I’m still in good (but not phenomenal) shape, but have fewer insecurities and have more comfort with myself. So it’s just odd that as young women, we don’t appreciate ourselves more. Then as older women, we just relax. Sometimes youth really is wasted on the young. Sigh….
People on the other reality fan website are speculating that the higher ups at TB have manipulated an ending where Frank and Ali end up together and the whole thing with him leaving was staged. This to me makes no sense at all given that they would not be able to spend any more time together, let alone the most important night in the FS. I can’t see Ali going along with that. Again, imho, to Ali, its all about her career. I’ve never seen a Bachelorette pose so much for the camera.
I only signed up for this site today to give props to Reality Steve. I don’t recall ever laughing as hard as I did while reading a blog. Thanks for your humor, sarcasim, wit, and…..well, being your blogger self.
I’m sorry, people posting one comment in the heat of the moment on Justin’s Facebook makes them crazy but someone whose whole life revolves around reality TV characters and writing a blog about them is not? If anyone has been taking these shows too seriously, it is Steve, not the fans. At least we watch and then move on with our lives. Steve gets way more involved than any normal person. The obsessed one is Reality Steve.
Come on ladies, you’re ruining it for Steve! Of COURSE we run around naked in locker rooms! Especially the hot chicks. We also snap towels on each other’s asses, honk boobs, and shower together. And when we have slumber parties we have pillow fights, tickle wars, and try on lingerie. DUH! Sorry Steve, not sure where these ladies come from, but here in Dallas that is how we roll!
Steve,
The first time I tripped across your blog was in the Deanna season (I think) but it was certainly before you earned your spoiler-king chops and the wide-readership you now enjoy. The Bachelor(ette) has changed in how it is produced, edited and marketed to the viewing audience, no doubt because of your blog. You have not “spoiled” anything for me by posting your insider information. You have a quick wit, you are insightful and your viewpoint is of the “every man”, which has been your strength. To me, however, much of your writing has become conceited (meaning, having a high opinion of your own qualities and abilities). The contestants on this show are fair game. Have at ‘em. They signed up for this and deserve whatever good or bad press they get. But sometimes you disparage the rest of us. In this posting, for example, you took three or four potshots at old guys with shrunken body parts. (I am not a guy and I don’t have shrunken body parts. Nor am I an ABC minion, a friend of a friend of a friend of a contestant or a Reality Steve hater).
I get it. Life is way different for you now and this blog got you there. You did good, kid. Wherever this journey ultimately takes you, I wish you well. When in doubt, though, be kind. Go for the joke…be clever…but don’t forget that most people are fragile.
Love the blog… also love spoiling the outcome for my colleagues!
The blurb about Ty confused me… especially when he turned into Craig?
I think what was done to Justin was entirely inappropriate and vicious. So what if he had a girlfriend or not, why would they share private voice mails? They degraded him. Maybe he didn’t want to discuss his private life in front of the cameras. Why should he? He’s not the star of the show. IT’s not of ABC’s or the country’s business.
If ABC had any class, they could have cleverly removed him — like got him oiled up and ready to wrestle the Turkish men — only to be told by Ali, “your girlfriend is waiting for you at the airport” ..and left behind on a street corner.
That’s revenge — nor publicly degrading him for ratings.
What ABC has done is communicated that its OK to bully and degrade others who do things we disagree with for giggles. Even if Justin took the low road, ABC should have taken the high road.
Better yet, they could have shown his bathroom conversations on TV — along with the guy’s speculating about whether he had lost his mind and was talking to himself. If Justin broke rules on the show where EVERYTHING Is on film, why didn’t they just show that and then cleverly remove him?
Why did they have to publicly degrade him
I don’t like Justin or agree with what he did — but what was done to him was far worse — and could likely have repercussions on him which last a lifetime — and over something to frivolous.
Think that DIsney owns ABC. How far the network has fallen from the innocence of Walt.