Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney Are Getting Hitched

The Bachelor’s Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney are getting married, or at least planning to get married. Jason proposed again, off camera, in New Zealand to his reality show choice Molly Malaney.

Jason caused a fan uproar when during the Bachelor reunion show, “After the Final Rose”, he dumped his first choice Melissa Rycroft for the runner-up, Molly. The couple went back to the location where he chose  Rycroft, so that he could “make the right choice.” It was there that  he proposed to Malaney.

Melissa Rycroft went on to star in Dancing With the Stars. She is currently engaged to insurance agent Tye Strickland, whom she had been dating off and on for two years.

Jillian Harris is the New Bachelorette

Jillian Harris, the intelligent, independent, passionate woman who fell just short of her goal — hoping that Jason Mesnick could be her best friend, soul mate and future husband on the just completed hit season of “The Bachelor” — will have her own opportunity to find true love, as the fifth edition of the female version of the ABC’s popular romance reality series premieres MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:02-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

An instant fan favorite on the last edition of “The Bachelor,” Jillian, 29, immediately charmed America with her irrepressible humor and emotional honesty. She currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia and works as a restaurant interior designer, successfully supervising projects in both Canada and the U.S. Vivacious and energetic, She always lives life to the fullest, but she is ready to settle down with her soulmate and is confident that she can find the love of her life on “The Bachelorette.” Jillian, who has enjoyed being part of a tight knit family, is an only child and is excited at the thought of starting her own family.

 

The woman lucky enough not be chosen or dumped by Jason will be the next Bachelorette

Jillian Harris, the intelligent, independent, passionate woman who fell just short of her goal — hoping that Jason Mesnick could be her best friend, soul mate and future husband on the just completed hit season of “The Bachelor” — will have her own opportunity to find true love, starring in the fifth edition of “The Bachelorette,” which will premiere MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on  ABC . The announcement was made last night on “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose, Part 2” special.

An instant fan favorite on the last edition of “The Bachelor,” Jillian, 29, a restaurant interior designer who currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, came oh-so-close to being the woman Jason selected. She scored points with him the first night she met him. Finding a creative new way to “grill” a guy, Jillian disclosed her unusual theory about discovering a lot about a man from the condiments he puts on his hot dog, and she immediately put Jason to the test. Her adventurous spirit and resourceful, resilient manner of handling a stressful family situation impressed Jason, who fit in with her wonderful and warm family. He invited her to New Zealand as one of the final three women, but even after she and Jason shared one of the steamiest hot tubs in Bachelor history, he still questioned whether their chemistry would last over time and sent her home.

Enthusiastic about her work and life in general, Jillian is ready to find her best friend and settle down and is confident that she can find the love of her life on “The Bachelorette.” Jillian is an only child and is excited at the thought of starting her own family.

Jillian, a native of Peace River, Alberta, Canada, graduated from British Columbia Institute of Technology with a degree in interior design. In her spare time she volunteers in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program as a school tutor and mentor.

- from ABC

Single dad Jason makes his choice on the Bachelor finale

With his search for love now narrowed down to Melissa and Molly, Jason brings his son, Ty, to New Zealand to meet the remaining two women. The bachelorettes are also introduced to his family. Finally, the women lay their hearts on the line, each trying to guarantee that she will be the one to get Jason’s final rose. But the Bachelor is stunned when DeAnna, the woman who broke his heart, shows up in New Zealand to see him. In one of the most romantic and dramatic moments in “Bachelor” history, Jason makes a decision that will change his life forever, on the season finale of “The Bachelor,”  (8:00-10:02 p.m., ET), on ABC.

Jason’s proposal to the love of his life was one of the most romantic moments in Bachelor history, but no one is prepared for what happens when Jason and the final two women return to the studio for “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose.” Emotions run high at the unexpected and shocking ending of Jason’s journey to find true love, on the one-hour special, “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose,” MONDAY, MARCH 2 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET).

The handsome single dad hopes that by seeing each of the two remaining women with his son, Ty, now age four, he will see how they interact with him and offer a hint as to how the three of them would mesh as a future family.

The bachelorettes must also rise to the occasion with Jason’s family his parents, two brothers and his sister-in-law as they confront both women with some serious questions. All of which is no surprise, as they are understandably concerned about Jason since his experience with DeAnna. But Jason has a touching heart-to-heart talk with his mother about how strong his feelings are for both women.

Jason takes Melissa for a sailing trip in the stunning Bay of Islands. Then, on one last intimate evening at her place, Melissa tells Jason that her parents are willing to talk to him over the phone and tries her best to make sure Jason knows how strongly she feels about him. Then Molly invites Jason to her place for a home-cooked meal and a massage a preview of how great their married life would be. She opens up her heart, determined to show Jason the depth of her feelings.

And if Jason isn’t confused enough about his feelings for Melissa and Molly, he is totally unprepared when DeAnna surprises him by visiting him in New Zealand. After their intense talk, Jason is more torn than ever. He considers the impact each woman would have on Ty’s life, as well as his own. Will he risk getting his heart broken again? Or will he finally find the true love of his life?

Trista and Ryan and Charlie O’Connell and Sarah Brice tell all on tonight’s The Bachelor

From ABC:

Trista and Ryan Sutter and Charlie O’ Connell and Sarah Brice Return to Give an Update on Their Lives

“The Women Tell All” — 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. And 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 ABC

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 her “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.

Trista and Ryan, who are expecting their second child, offer advice about how they’ve stayed so happy since we saw them meet six years ago on “The Bachelorette.” Charlie O’ Connell, who starred in the series in March 2005, and Sarah Brice, the woman he chose, will share with viewers how their relationship has developed since Charlie offered Sarah his final rose.

The Girls Go to Seattle with Jason on The Bachelor

Is it time for the hometown visit already? Jason Mesnick takes the girls back home to meet the family:

The pressure is really on, as Jason struggles to decide which four women he’ll escort home to meet their families. But first, a surprise visit to the Bachelor’s hometown of Seattle awaits the five remaining bachelorettes a chance to check out their potential future home. Jason takes one woman on a romantic one-on-one date on a houseboat and escorts three of the bachelorettes on a ferry ride around Seattle and then to a revealing live radio interview. On the final crucial individual date, the handsome single dad chooses one of the ladies to take a fanciful flight on a seaplane over Seattle before sharing some intimate alone time together. However, Jason has more surprises in store for the women and breaks the rules at the rose ceremony to come to his difficult decision.

After a brief reunion with his son, Ty, Jason welcomes the women to Seattle. The lucky woman, who receives the one-on-one date card, is delighted that Jason will show her his hometown in style. However, Jason’s parental duties take precedence when Ty needs him at home and he must make a last minute change in plans.

The next day, three of the bachelorettes meet Jason on the deck of a ferry for a sunset cruise around Puget Sound. The Bachelor offers some special alone time to one of the ladies to join him in the captain’s quarters to steer the boat and steal a kiss. But Jason seeks some outside help with his decision, taking the group to KISS-FM to be interviewed on one of the top-rated radio shows in Seattle. The Bachelor enlists the help of the two local DJs, Jackie and Bender, a married couple, to get some frank advice on love, marriage and intimacy. They quiz Jason and the women on love and romance and even set up a kissing contest much to the shock of the other two women listening back at the hotel. Jason rewards the three women with a wonderful late night meal, attempting to have an honest talk with one bachelorette about their relationship. He pulls another woman aside for a romantic walk by the bay.

On a picturesque seaplane ride over Seattle, Jason points out to the fortunate woman who gets the last one-on-date the highlights of the city she might one day call home. The bachelorette also demonstrates her more adventurous side as she races Jason to the top of a giant climbing wall, where they share a mid-air kiss. Later she opens up to him about her family and her feelings for him. A “hot” fireside snuggle ends the evening.

Still unsure of his decision, Jason pays a surprise visit to the ladies’ hotel and pulls one woman aside for a heart-to-heart talk. Then at the rose ceremony, Jason breaks the rules and seeks out another bachelorette for a final talk. In the end, he must narrow the field to just four women the four who will invite him into their families’ homes while one woman leaves in one of the most emotional rose ceremonies ever.

The five women are:

Jillian, 29, an interior designer from Peace River, Alberta, Canada

Melissa, 25, a sales representative from Dallas, TX

Molly, 24, a department store buyer from Grand Rapids, MI

Naomi, 24, a flight attendant from Carlsbad, CA

Stephanie, 34, a single mom (daughter, Sophia, age four) and a medical marketing representative from Huntsville, AL

Does ABC mistakenly reveal the winner of The Bachelor?

Every now and again a spoiler leaks out onto the internet, and some loosed-lipped contestant on a reality show spills the beans on the winner of the show. Sometimes they’re right; sometimes they’re talking out of their Fruit of the Looms.

This time, it may be ABC themselves who mess up and reveal Jason Mesnick’s choice on this season of  The Bachelor. Look at the video, and tune in for the season finale to see if this anal-retentive viewer is right.

By the way, the only show on ABC that warrants this much video scrutiny is LOST.

Reality television labor lawsuits settled

From Reuters:

Several major U.S. TV networks and the producers of such reality shows as “Trading Spouses” and “The Bachelor” have agreed to pay over $4 million to settle two lawsuits claiming violations of California wage rules.

The settlement will benefit more than 400 workers who were part of the 3-year-old class-action cases, and some of those individuals stand to reap tens of thousands of dollars, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, Emma Leheny, said on Wednesday.

The litigation coincided with a broader ongoing effort by the Writers Guild of America to obtain a labor contract for the creative workers behind unscripted TV productions as a whole, such as “American Idol” and “Survivor.”

Some of those programs rank among the biggest hits on U.S. television and are far cheaper to produce than traditional prime-time dramas and sitcoms.

The suits claimed reality show employees routinely put in as much as 80 hours a week without overtime, were denied work breaks for meals and were forced to falsify their time cards, all in violation of state wage and hour laws.

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Reality Show producer Kathy Wetherell dies in accident

Variety.com has reported that reality show producer and director Kathy Wetherell died in an automobile accident  on December 20th in Arizona.

Wetherell  was a show runner, producer and director of  a long list of reality show hits that included “Road Rules,” “The Real World,” “Making the Band,” “The Bachelor,” “Married by America,”“Outback Jack,” “Flavor of Love,” “Charm School” and “Rock of Love.”

A memorial service will be held on Monday at the Hall of Liberty in Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills. Wetherall was 48.

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