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RealityFreakWill:
From BuddyTV

The Bachelor 13: Team Melissa Vs. Team Molly



Can you believe it's almost time for the finale of The Bachelor? Jason Mesnick, the handsome single dad from the Pacific Northwest, has narrowed the field of 25 eligible women down to just two, Molly and Melissa.  We've watched each of them through this incredibly strange journey, from the first meet and greet, to hometown dates, and finally to spending the night in fantasy suites.

So, will it be Melissa, the 25-year-old sales representative from Dallas, or Molly, the 24-year-old department store buyer from Grand Rapids, Michigan?

You know what it's time for: a Team Melissa versus Team Molly face-off!

Who's more compatible with Jason? Read on, and you decide!

Team Melissa

From the moment she stepped out of the limo in the first episode of The Bachelor, Melissa stood out. Her mile-wide smile and positive attitude set her apart from the rest of the bachelorettes this season. Now she stands as one of the final two competing for Jason Mesnick's heart. Even as drama erupted between the women during the first few episodes, Melissa stayed out of it and kept her eye on the prize, taking every opportunity to connect with Jason. And it paid off—of the two remaining women, Melissa definitely has the strongest connection with The Bachelor. With the final episode coming up, it's up to Jason to pick the love of his life. Here's why he should (and will) pick Melissa, plus a few reasons why he might make a crazy mistake and not do so.

Pros:

Maternal Instinct. Melissa not only says that she's ready to be a step-mom, but she shows it. When she went to Jason's houseboat in Seattle, she found a note on the door telling her to make herself at home while Jason put Ty to bed. Melissa's “making herself at home” turned out to be cleaning up after father and son. She loves kids, and hopes to be a first-grade teacher. And kids love her--when she took Jason home to Dallas to meet her friends, their children gravitated toward Melissa. She even made Ty a box for his tooth fairy monies! If Jason's looking for a doting step-mom with extensive finger painting knowledge and summers off, Melissa's his gal.

Chemistry. We all know that Jason and Melissa can't keep their hands off each other. That's clear enough. Sexual chemistry is essential, but they have also formed an emotional connection, and their personal chemistry is evident in every conversation they have. From their first one-on-one date, they're all smiles when around each other. Unlike the other women, Melissa hasn't put a wall up, and always tells Jason when she feels upset or vulnerable. Even when tackling tough subjects like her problems with her parents, their connection seems effortless and safe. Which is probably part of the reason why they're always touching and mackin'.

Personality. First of all, she has one (Sorry, Molly, but I haven't seen much on your end). And, bonus: it's one that Jason has time and again said he finds very attractive. She's easygoing and flexible, which fits Jason's active lifestyle and adventurous philosophy. She's fun and enthusiastic, but not overbearing. It's clear that Jason likes to take the lead in the relationship, which makes him a good fit for Melissa, who is sweet and unassuming, and could use somebody strong to help rebuild her relationship self-esteem.

Cons:

he Parent Thing. So Melissa's parents were uncomfortable being on camera, so he hasn't met them, which was sad, but kind of a plus when you think about it. They didn't want such an important, intimate moment to be fabricated for entertainment value. When they meet Jason, they want to be themselves and “cherish the moment.” These sound like smart, genuine people to me—isn't that what you want in your in-laws?

The Cheerleader Thing. Melissa used to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, and it's easy for people to make assumptions about her priorities and maturity because of that title. Since getting to know her better, Jason has tossed out a bunch of misplaced notions he had about Melissa, but she's still 25, and in the way she carries herself can come across as rather naïve and innocent, despite what she says.

The Self-Confidence Thing. Over the course of the season, we've learned that everyone thinks Melissa is wonderful—except Melissa. Is she weak, or just humble? We all know at least one girl in our own lives who's like this: beautiful, fun, intelligent, and totally hard on herself. Some find it endearing, and others find it annoying. She's not assured of her own worth yet, and that may turn off the very confident Jason.

The "Dude, Don't Discount This" Wildcard: Melissa's a bikini model.

Team Molly

Molly has consistently been one of the first to receive roses from Jason at every Ceremony, and now she's vying for the single most important rose he'll give away. There's something special about Molly, more than the cameras can show, because the more he sees of her, Jason just "can't get enough" Molly. She's up for anything and clever--remember, she sang her way to his heart (and inside his tent) by making him laugh in the singing challenge. She's articulate, composed, and mature--much like Jason--and Molly finally let her guard down in the last episode in New Zealand, when she allowed Jason to see how much she loved him, and hence how vulnerable she really is. There's more than meets the eye with Molly. Now it's up to Jason to reveal what he sees in her. Here's why he should (and will) pick Molly, plus a few reasons why he might see they're not the perfect fit.

Pros:

Similar interests.  During Molly's hometown date in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the first place she took Jason to was the golf course.  They played a few rounds, wearing their uber-preppy golf gear, and they seemed completely at ease.  It looks like they were born to spend their free time out on the green, and according to what Jason told Molly's parents, his three-year-old Ty might soon be following in his old man's footsteps.  Then, when Jason sat down with Molly and her parents in their McMansion, what did they talk about?  Golf, of course.  I don't doubt that opposites attract at times, but in my experience, relationships are most often successful when the two parties share a mutual interest that they are both excited and passionate about.

Confidence and self-assuredness.  What I really like about Molly is that, unlike many other women on The Bachelor, she never seems to be seeking the approval of others.  She seems like a self-confident young woman who is happy with who she is.  She knows what makes her happy, and she's not afraid to go after it.  This is the kind of self-confidence that is crucial for a lasting relationship.

Physical compatibility.  During the Seattle group date, Jason Mesnick named Molly as the best kisser on the show.  It's unclear whether he was referring to all the women he were seeking his love, or just the three who were on the group date.  Either way, this is still high praise.  I don't think I need to point out how important chemistry and physical intimacy are for relationships to work.  Hell, I think sometimes the physical stuff is often the only thing that keeps people together.  Presumably, Jason knew that his camping date would involve an overnight component, and he chose Molly for this.  They obviously have fun together.

Cons:

Emotional stoicism.  Jason apparently needs an emotional woman to be his wife.  I'm not sure why.  Maybe he has this thing where he fantasizes about being the knight in shining armor to swoop in, dry the tears and save the day.  But Molly is definitely not emotional.  Even her explanation about why she keeps her guard up was not a very emotion-filled revelation.  This is certainly no criticism of Molly, but it may be a reason why Jason might not choose her.

Not ready for motherhood.  Molly has told Jason that she is ready to be a step-mother to Ty, but she is not really demonstrated any real desire to be a mom.  She is very young, only 24 years old, and I'm not sure that she quite grasps the reality of becoming a parental figure so early in her adulthood.

Bland personality.  It's really bewildering, frankly, how Molly even made it to the Final Two.  Perhaps she is a victim of editing, but I'm hard-pressed to remember any real moments she shared with Jason that made her stand out from the rest of the field.  OK, she did the Walk of Shame and she likes golf.  But other than that, there has been nothing that shows that she has a strong or unique personality.  (On the other hand, maybe this is the kind of woman Jason likes, so maybe this item should actually be in the pro list.)

The "Dude, Don't Discount This" Wildcard: She didn't bat an eyelash when asked to bungee jump in New Zealand. As Tyra would say: Fearlessness is fierce!

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/the-bachelor/the-bachelor-13-team-melissa-v-26480.aspx

RealityFreakWill:
REMINDER:

Remainder of the season schedule

TONIGHT, 2/23
Women Tells All 8-10pm EST

NEXT MONDAY 3/2
Season Finale 8-10pm EST
After the Final Rose, Part 1 10-11pm EST

NEXT TUESDAY 3/3
After the Final Rose, part 2 10-11pm EST

tory:
ty will i fell like this whole show tonight is not even worth watching..i mean deanna shows up can;t stand her false ending hate it..
jasone is just tatened in my eye right now. and i have not dvr several shows this season bc i was loveing the batchlor..do i wast my space and time ??? (:;) (:;) :jam: :jam:

RealityFreakWill:
The Bachelor
Women Tell All,
Really?

Tonight on 'The Bachelor' we will be treated to the return of all the rejected females from this season.  It is being advertised as 'The women tell all', all I have to say is REALLY?  With all the scuttlebutt surrounding this years bachelor Jason, we have to wonder if we will hear anything that clears it all up?

 

Trista and Ryan Sutter as well as Charlie O' Connell and Sarah Brice return to provide updates on their lives

It's an explosive reunion viewers won't want to miss, as the most memorable bachelorettes from this season, including Erika, Jillian, Megan, Naomi, Natalie, Nikki, Shannon and Stephanie, return to confront each other and Jason one last time on national television to dish the dirt and tell their side of the story.

Jason and Chris Harrison discuss the most dramatic on and off-air moments of the season, and Jason finally reveals what happened in that camping tent with Molly! Some of the bachelorettes will be put on the hot seat for a revealing question and answer session: A devastated and emotional Jillian reveals how truly in love she was with Jason and why she thought she was "the one." She has the opportunity to confront Jason for the first time since their trip to New Zealand about why he dealt her the "friend card." Passions run to a fever pitch between the women as they talk about what life was like in the mansion, competing for one handsome Bachelor. The discussion reaches a boiling point when the most abrasive woman - Megan - is confronted by the other ladies about d and emotional Jillian reveals how truly in love she was with Jason and why she thought she was "the one." She has the opporher "potty mouth," and Lauren reveals she was actually scared of her. But the single mom stands up to them all, defending her actions. And Natalie emotionally remembers her dramatic exit from the series after her one-on-one date with Jason in Las Vegas and her shock when she saw the aftermath of her departure, when the remaining women talked about her. The other bachelorettes provide some insight on why they were so glad that Jason sent Natalie home.

Jason discloses that the third time truly was the charm for him, revealing that he's extremely happy with his final choice, on "The Bachelor: The Women Tell All," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

http://www.******.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3349:the-bachelor-women-tell-all-really&catid=66:the-bachelor-2009&Itemid=59

RealityFreakWill:
Chris' weekly blog:

Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': The Women Tell All

I had a really tough time trying to figure out how I was going to write this week's blog and what I should say to you. I'm in a bit of a tough position. As much as I would love to "Tell All," that's just not possible right now. But believe me when I tell you, that will happen in this space next week. As much as I'm sorry that some of you have somehow found a reason to doubt my integrity and honesty, there's not a whole hell of a lot I can do about that. If something you've heard or seen from somebody you don't know has suddenly changed your opinion of me then is there really anything I could say or do that could change your mind anyway? I learned a long time ago (15 years of marriage) to pick my battles and this, my friends, is one I really don't care to fight. With that said, let me share a little something with you. The Bachelor producers have scripted and are responsible for certain events: the first moon landing, the end of the cold war, Astro-turf, and the Internet (sorry, Al Gore, it was us). But we are not responsible for, nor have we ever scripted, the ending of this show. Let me re-type this slowly so all of you can read this: We do not, and have not, decided the ending of any of our seasons. Let's be honest, if we did don't you think we would do a better job and have a much higher success rate? As much as we'd love to take credit, we didn't tell Trista to fall in love with Ryan, get married, and have two babies. We didn't script Charlie falling in love with Sara only to struggle as a couple battling an addiction and then persevere and now thrive as a happy couple. Nor did we tell Brad Womack to not pick anybody and just leave and go back to his life in Texas. These were all cases of good ol' fashioned human behavior and free choice.

I read in the comments that many of you are questioning my parenting skills and if I'm even fit to be a parent. First, let me say it took you all far too long to figure that out, but that's really between my kids and the therapist I'm sure they'll be visiting in about 20 years. Second, let me share a bit of wisdom I often share with my own kids. You are responsible for the choices you make in this life period, end of story. I would go into the story I tell about if Johnny jumped off a bridge would you...but I think you get the idea. I've always felt the genius behind the producing of this show is the environment we create. Now, what happens in that environment -- the decisions made, the things said, and done or left undone -- that is what is truly compelling. Those actions and decisions, and the fact that we love to watch it all unfold, is what drives this show. The beauty of what Mike Fleiss created is that this is not a game show nor is it a scripted soap opera. There's nothing waiting at the end of this show but the reality of the decisions the people on it have made. It sounds so simple and it is. That to me is why it's so damn good and also why all the other knock-off shows haven't worked. With all those knock-off shows there's a catch. With our show, all you get is the good, the bad, or in some cases the ugly of what is left after several weeks of life-altering decisions. I would be thrilled if every season our happy couples ran off in pure bliss, and got married, and had babies, but guess what, that just ain't the way it works in the real world.

I know I didn't really deal with the "Women Tell All" special that millions of you watched Monday night (thank you for that) but I felt like we had bigger fish to fry. I do love hosting the reunion specials but I think it was pretty self explanatory. I don't expect or really even want what I have written to solve all the mysteries and questions that surround this season. I will be back at some point next week to wrap things up I promise.

But let me leave you with one last nugget to chew on. I'm sitting in my house Saturday night on the eve of the Oscars writing this blog. We have not shot the second "After the Final Rose" special yet! I gotta be honest. It's going to be really hard to go back and edit a show we haven't even shot yet. Well, I'm sure some of my new friends out there will figure a way around that one. I would love to go on and on but I have to study up for the Oscar red carpet show and I also have to figure out how to explain to my kids that their daddy is a pimp...I loved that comment the most! See ya next week!

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/02/chris-harriso-3.html

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