Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Why Some ‘Bachelorette’ Viewers Are Furious That Jake Pavelka Was in the Premiere
WaPo.com:
Monday night’s premiere of “The Bachelorette” was mostly business as usual, as the show’s new star JoJo Fletcher greeted 26 suitors who will compete to win her love. And similar to other seasons, producers teased that a special guest would stop by to confront JoJo during the episode, which any regular viewer knows is code for “cause as much drama as possible.”RELATED: 5 Reasons Why “The Bachelorette” Fans Hate Jake Pavelka
Immediately, fans started guessing: Who was the mystery guy? Chad, JoJo’s ex-boyfriend who tried to start trouble when she was on “The Bachelor” last season? Ben Higgins, the bachelor who dumped JoJo and proposed to the other finalist? During the premiere, the man’s identity was finally revealed — and for some viewers, it was worse than they ever could have imagined.
You may be thinking, what’s the deal with this “Jake Pavelka” guy? Why did social media freak out when he suddenly appeared, whisking JoJo away for a private talk? (For the record, even though it was edited to look like Jake might want to swoop in and steal JoJo away, it turns out they’re longtime family friends, and he was just there to offer her advice about looking for love on reality TV.)
For those unfamiliar, Jake Pavelka, 38, is one of the more despised former “Bachelor” stars in the show’s history. He appeared as a contestant in “The Bachelorette” in summer 2009 as one of Jillian Harris’s suitors, though he was eliminated fairly early. Yet in January 2010, ABC made him the star of the next “Bachelor.”
The season was a low point, as Jake proposed to Vienna Girardi, known as the season’s villain — though most of the controversy occurred after the episodes ended. Mere weeks later, Jake and Vienna’s relationship quickly imploded and the two split. What followed was the most explosive break-up in franchise history, as the ex-couple proceeded to fire back and forth at each other in the tabloids. (Vienna was on the cover of Star calling Jake a “monster.” In return, Jake told Us Weekly she cheated on him.)
But the truly horrifying moments came when ABC decided to cash in on all this drama and bring the pair back for a special segment, where they could air all their grievances on camera. During the taping, things between Jake and Vienna got so ugly that the show was forced to issue a statement before the episode even aired, as rumors surfaced about a possibly dangerous situation. A show rep admitted that while Jake and Vienna’s sitdown was “emotionally charged,” no one was “ever physically in harm’s way, nor was anyone ever threatened with physical violence.”
Friday, May 27, 2016
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Baby Boy on the Way for Michael Stagliano
People.com:
Any semblance of a Bachelor Pad is long gone for Michael Stagliano — he’s going to be a dad!RELATED: DeAnna Pappas Stagliano Welcomes Son Austin Michael
The Bachelorette season 5 contestant and his wife Emily are expecting their first child, a son, in early November, the couple tell PEOPLE exclusively.
“For our family, we did something a bit more special, but for our close friends, we’ve just been blindsiding them in conversation,” Stagliano, 32, says of how he and Emily — whom he calls “insanely loving and nurturing” — have been breaking the news to their loved ones. “And the reactions are so great.”
The couple, who are celebrating two years of marriage Tuesday, had a timeline in mind for when they wanted to conceive — thanks to his twin brother Stephen Stagliano‘s growing family with former Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas Stagliano.
“We knew that we wanted to wait a tiny bit after we got married,” says Stagliano, who now works as a TV writer. “As soon as we got to hold [our niece] Addison, that gave us a little bit of baby fever.”
“[Their son] Austin was born in March and our little guy will be here in early November, so they’ll be close in age,” adds Emily, 31, who also admits to being a “type-A planner.”
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
JoJo Fletcher Admits She 'Fell for More Than One Guy' on The Bachelorette
People.com:
JoJo Fletcher faced heartbreak on The Bachelor after Ben Higgins told both her and his future fiancĂ©e Lauren Bushnell that he loved them.RELATED: ‘The Bachelorette’ Says New Season Has ‘A Little More Diversity’ Than Past Years
But Fletcher, who met 26 eligible men during Monday's The Bachelorette premiere, admits more than one person captured her heart during her time as The Bachelorette.
"I fell for more than one guy. And that was surprising! It's very painful," Fletcher tells PEOPLE in this week's issue.
The Dallas-based real estate developer, 25, says being The Bachelorette was an emotional and complicated experience.
"If I only had feelings for one guy, it would have been smooth sailing. But each relationship was so important to me," says Fletcher. "When you get to the end, it can get really confusing."
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Ali Fedotowsky & Catherine Lowe Play Hot or Not: Maternity Fashion Edition | Parents
Former "Bachelorette"/"Bachelor" alums and moms-to-be Ali Fedotowsky and Catherine Lowe play a game of Hot or Not, commenting on all things maternity fashion, from bikini bumps to pregnancy shapewear. Both are expecting their first child, Ali with fiancé Kevin Manno, and Catherine with husband and former "Bachelor" Sean Lowe.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Melissa Rycroft Shares the First Photo of Her Baby Boy Cayson Jack
EOnline.com:
Everyone, meet Melissa Rycroft's newborn baby boy, Cayson Jack!
The Bachelor alum and Dancing With the Stars winner took to social media to share the first photo of her baby boy after giving birth to him on Wednesday. She shared the sweet black and white photo from the hospital room, writing, "Cayson Jack. 5-18-16. Welcome to the world, little one."
E! News exclusively confirmed Cayson's birth on May 18, weighing in a 8lbs and 12oz. He is the third child for Melissa and her husband, Tye Strickland, joining big sister Ava Grace, born in 2011, and brother Beckett Thomas who was born in 2014.
In fact, Melissa chatted with us a few months before giving birth and said practice from her first two children made her less worried about everything this time around.
"I am much more relaxed going in," she told us at the time. "We're at the very end of this pregnancy and my friends keep laughing at me because we don't even have a nursery. I feel so unprepared, but at the same time, having gone through this twice before, I know the things you need with a newborn…I've learned the things to not stress about."
Of course this bodes the question: Can we expect more little ones in the future?
"I say we're good to go, but my husband hasn't taken care of that permanently yet. So you can never say never," she answered. "As of now, I feel like we're going to be complete when he comes. We're going to be outnumbered, which is already a scary thing!"
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Andi Dorfman Strikes Out at 'Jealous and Controlling' Ex Josh Murray: 'I Was Disgusted by What I Put Up with'
People.com:
She thought she'd finally found her happily ever after, but last year, Andi Dorfman's fairy tale dream came crashing down.RELATED: Former Bachelorette Andi Dorfman: What I've Learned from My Exes
"I thought I'd be alone forever," the former Bachelorette tells PEOPLE of her breakup with Josh Murray. The 29-year-old author of It's Not Okay was engaged to the 31-year-old former baseball player on the season finale of the show. Eight months later, the relationship was over.
"We all have red flags in our relationships that we don't see," says Dorfman. "Looking back and seeing those red flags was very cathartic for me. I realized our relationship wasn't the highlight of my life like I thought it was. So I took it off the pedestal and realized all was not lost."
Once she did, "I was disgusted with myself for what I put up with," says Dorfman. "I was a strong, independent woman and I allowed [Josh] to be [emotionally abusive]. Now, I know I don't want someone jealous or controlling. I know what won't make me happy in [the future]."
Moving on, "I've let go of the hatred and the bitter feelings," says Dorfman. "But I wasted my first engagement and that will always stick with me."
Still, "I survived," she says. "It hasn't been the easiest ride, but I'm happy."
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Chris Harrison's Days on 'The Bachelor' Could Be Numbered?
TheStir.com:
When we think of the Bachelor franchise, we immediately think of Chris Harrison. What would the show be without him at the helm?! Unfortunately, it seems like someday we may have to find out -- and that someday could come sooner than you think. Recently, Chris revealed he'd like to retire soon. What?!RELATED: Chris Harrison: JoJo Fletcher's 'Bachelorette' Season Has Good 'Man-Cry'
In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight while promoting JoJo Fletcher's upcoming season of The Bachelorette, he revealed that he wants to hang up his suit and he already has an idea of who his replacement could be.
"I've decided I would like to retire very soon," he said. "So, my son and my daughter, it's like Hunger Games. They're vying for my job. I would like one of them to take over soon."
The good news? Chris was probably joking. The bad news? This is a reality we may have to face eventually if the show outlives Chris's career!
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Monday, May 16, 2016
Ashley Spivey Ties the Knot with Steve Hunsberg
People.com:
And there were no red roses in sight.RELATED: Bachelor 15’s Ashley Spivey Is Engaged — See Her Huge Rock! (PHOTO)
Former Bachelor contestant Ashley Spivey and Steve Hunsberg were married on Saturday in Wilmington, North Carolina, at the Airlie Gardens.
The blonde, who was on Brad Womack's second season of the popular reality show, wore a simple, white mermaid wedding gown, and her locks in loose waves. The groom opted for an all-gray suit, with a light beige tie.
"Marrying this babe today," Spivey wrote on Instagram ahead of the nuptials. "Can't believe the day is finally here!"
Guests sipped on signature cocktails, named after the bride and groom, and the bridal party wore boutonnieres with bay leaf, gilded Italian ruscus, white ranunculus and blueberry.
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Ali Fedotowsky & Catherine Lowe Show Off Matching Bumps for Fit Pregnancy and Baby
TooFab.com:
Ali Fedotowsky and Catherine Lowe are both expecting "Bachelor" babies, and they're putting their growing bumps on display for the June issue of Fit Pregnancy and Baby.RELATED: Sean Lowe's Sweet Advice for JoJo Fletcher Will Help Ease Her 'Bachelorette' Nerves
The reality star pals look adorable in the cover shot, covering up their blossoming bellies in figure-hugging midi dresses.
While the mamas-to-be are both due in July, just one week apart, they discovered that they were expecting in very different ways.
"I thought it’d happen right away, since I’d spent my whole life trying not to get pregnant. After two months of trying, I had a chemical pregnancy [a very early miscarriage], which was a huge disappointment," Ali reveals. "Afterward, I just wanted a baby so badly—nothing about that time was romantic. When I finally got a positive result, I jumped around the house, listening to Justin Bieber’s 'Baby.'"
For Catherine and her hubby, Sean Lowe, the pregnancy wasn't planned.
"We weren’t really trying. One day I felt a little sick, so I asked Sean to pick up a pregnancy test. Whenever I feel weird, I take one—and they’re always negative. After I peed on the stick, I climbed into bed without even checking it," she recalls. "Sean asked if he could. When he walked out of the bathroom, he said, 'Baby, it’s negative,' and I was like, 'Yeah, I thought so.' Then he said, 'And by negative, I mean positive.' I had to look at the test myself, because I’d never seen a positive before. Then we both looked at each other and had no idea what to do or say. Finally, I said, 'Want to watch TV?' We sat in bed in silence for the rest of the night, watching Family Guy. Inside, I was thinking, Oh, crap, we’ve got to be adults now."
Ali found out that she's having a girl with fiance Kevin Manno, and the couple couldn't be more thrilled. Catherine and Sean are waiting to find out the gender.
"We just want a healthy baby. It doesn’t matter what it is, but we’re both convinced it’s a boy," Lowe declares.
The Bachelorette Season 12: Meet JoJo Fletcher's 26 Men—Including a Bachelor Superfan, a Hipster and a Canadian
EOnline.com:
26 men. One future husband. One future Bachelor (probably). At least six future Bachelor in Paradise contestants.RELATED: JoJo Fletcher Pushing ‘Bachelorette’ Producers Too Far? Her Over-The-Top Group Dates Revealed
It's the best time of the year, Bachelor Nation: the beginning of another season of The Bachelorette, with JoJo Fletcher set to kick off her televised journey to find love on Monday, May 23.
And ahead of the season 12 premiere, ABC has gifted us with photos of her 26 suitors...as well as their job descriptions, one of the highlights of any season. (Remember The Bachelor's chicken lover and twins last season?)
Some of the best ones this year? Let's see, we have a "Bachelor superfan" (yes, that's really his listed job), a "hipster" from, where else, Los Angeles, and a "Canadian" from, where else, Vancouver. Oh, how our Mondays just haven't been the same without The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. (Never leave us again.)
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