Jillian Harris (center), "The Bachelorette," with Wes (from left), Chicago's Ed (who returned to the show last night!), Reid and Kiptyn. (ABC)
First of all, I can't believe that Jillian had to travel to meet FIVE families, get drunk with them all, and make out with five guys. I'm sorry -- at some point, that's work. I love how much drinking goes on with these family visits. It is awkward, after all, and there's no primetime-approved way to administer morphine.
In the middle of it all, the rejected Jake flew to Austin -- I guess that's not such a big deal, considering he's an airline pilot, but I was impressed -- to reveal to Jillian that Wes has a girlfriend named Laurel. In the confrontation, each guy stuck to his story. And then Jake brooded. And cried. I was afraid he was going to jump off that balcony.
I do wish that they'd acknowledge the cameras more. Like Jake saying, "Why would I make this up?" and Wes could say, "To get more air time, duh."
At any rate, Jillian believed Wes, which the producers want us to believe is outrageous, because they are making him out to be an opportunistic, lying cheater who just wants to promote his upcoming album with his lame "It Ain't Easy" song, so he can dump Jillian and reap the rewards of international stardom with some surprisingly understanding bimbo named Laurel. OK, producers, you win. I hate Wes!
And THEN, in the middle of all this, Ed pops by Jillian's hotel room. (I love how she's just sitting on the couch, doing nothing, and then acts surprised when she hears the door knock. Doesn't she at least read People? I'd think that would be required reading for "Bachelorette" contestants.)
I know that Ed did not come back for me, but can I say how happy I was to see him? That is a quality man. I am not basing this just on how good-looking he is and because I've spoken to his mother on the phone, but also because he is tall and has a job.
Jillian makes him sweat it out until the rose ceremony, but does give him a rose, along with Wes, Kiptyn and neurotic Reid, who I hope gets a sitcom out of this. Wes actually left a trail of slime as he walked up to get his rose.
Jesse the winemaker was out, although I loved his grizzly-bear brother, who reminded me of the bearded idiot savant from "The Hangover." (I have difficulty with his last name.)
It was VERY hard for me to say goodbye to Michael. So adorable, so funny, so well dressed, and I would think his dancing abilities would have some obvious benefits. Yes, he's young, so I hope he's reaping the rewards of "Bachelorette" stardom with understanding bimbos right now. Share with your brother, Michael!
I've got to root for Ed now. Is there anyone out there to defend Wes?
They mention Jason in this episode. I do know he was a love of Jillians but was he ever present in this series?
Has anyone asked Ed about Bethany?
If you look at this astrologically & career wise, it's a tough call between REID & ED in the final rose ceremony.
1) Reid-Taurus; Jillian-Capricorn so both earthy & sensual (Match!)
2) Reid's career-Realtor...Jillian-Interior Designer (Match!)
3) Reid's family, 'best' fit for Jillian. City living in Philly &
city living in Vancouver (she said she wants to relocate); his family has an established Realty business & stated they could use her design skills (Jillian-Venus in Aquarius (she'd love a 'group' dynamic in this 'extended family'; Reid's Mother very similar to Jillian's nature so it all makes sense (Match!)
4) Reid's moon in Aries(impulsive & very co-dependent emotionally!)
That's why he's always asking everyone their imput! He'd rely on Jillian's opinions 'alot' & stick to her like 'glue'. Many women like this coming from a man! (Match!)
5) Reid's Venus & Mars in Aries (passionate romantic decisions & fiery in boudoir). (Match!)
However, Ed is also a good bet for Jillian. He's a Cancer-very
'protective' of emotions & feelings...will talk later on this!
It was heart breaking for me to see wes stay and guys like Jesse and Michael leave. I cried thinking that Jillan either really loves Wes or thinks that wes loves her or is blindsided. I really hope Micahel comes backa and is the surprised proposal. I really hope Jake becomes the Next Bachelor.
As much as I'm addicted to this show - and am hoping this will turn into a happy ending, I can't help but be disappointed in how Jillian has become. She has taken a 180 from The Bachelor, where I loved her confidence, sense of humor and Aretha-Respect attitude. But not here. Now she's this weird squeally little girl and saying stuff like "touch my butt," "like" a LOT and being the aggressor (esp. with Wes)... than letting the men court HER.
Btw - Michael, love you man. Hope you will find a girl who will love you back unconditionally and you will. You totally deserve it.
Here's my breakdown:
Ed - I was first smitten with Ed, but that whole "I have to go back to work" (his boss didn't let him stay and all of a sudden is cool with it?) rubs me wrong. It didn't even come up in conversation! Makes me wonder what is his integrity or if the show made him. Will wait and see.
Kip - Good and cutest guy, but not sure if I see it. Seems too passive... and always the "dumper" in the past. Hmm. Kind of a red flag?
Wes - I'm not even going to go into this sorry excuse. Whether he has a GF or not, he's made it clear he's there to promote himself. What a waste of Jillian's and everyone's time.
Which leaves long-shot Reid. GOOD guy, smart, quirky and will cherish her. He's the real deal.. and oddly, reminds me of Chandler from "Friends." Jill - I still believe in you and hope you will choose wisely.
I loooove Reid! he is not neurotic! he's just adorable! (yeah, yeah, the fondue thing was way odd, but whatever, he's soo cute!) I don't think Ed is cute, at all....I mean he's OK, but hot?!? no way. I REALLY wanna know what is the deal with the bedroom scene they keep showing and if it really is what it looks like....that one of the dudes can't...well....perform. I doubt it, I guess we'll see. Y'all have any thoughts??
Jillian does not know what she wants. She says it all the time, but watching her on this show, it is obvious she is completely confused. Jake was the good guy, Michael, the most sincere and they obviously cared for her. But she let them go? Go figure. As for Wes, he is the most unattractive man of the bunch, and he reminds me of someone who is coniving and selfish. If she picks him, there is something definetely wrong with Jill. Sometimes wonder if this show is for real. Or just staged to win the audience and ratings.
It's Ed all the way for me.
He is smoking hot and very homey(sweet type of guy) He seems very polite, polished, unforgettable and Mcdreamy!!!
I do feel sorry for Michael , he seemed like a sweetheart.
If you ya'll are ever in Georgia, please do stop by.
Jilly..I know you have already chosen one of the men left..but someone needs to set me up with Ed.
They need to have a show where divorced people go on..do you know how hard it is for a successful..good looking lady to find a man now a days..pretty tough.
They either think your too good for them..or you have men coming out of your back pocket so they won't approach.
Fun show to watch..where are these men in my world? Hmmmmm
I live in Ontario Canada in a small resort town and the great men only come to visit...lol Good luck Jillian
get rid of wes and ed. #1 is kyptyn # 2 is reid.
Maybe John Tripper was a jilted lover of Ed's. Everyone knows that single guys can be unpredictable and scandalous. But those same guys commit big time when they fall in love with the marrying kind. I've seen it. My fantasy is for Jillian to pick someone that she really digs and keeps Wes til the last moment and then dumps him when they're down to two...on purpose.
Wes is so slimy. Maybe the young blonde sister of his family was actually his girlfriend. Now that would be creepy. But she looked a bit like him so maybe not. But wouldn't that top it all?
Dondi YES!Some girls really are that naive!!!!
I love Ed!! Selfishly, I almost wish he wouldn't get chosen so he can be the next Bachelor and we can see more of him! But I don't want him to get his heart broken. He deserves to win. She said she wants a man that is passionate and responsible about his career. Ed has already shown he is both of those things by leaving. By returning, he is showing her that he is also passionate about her. Ed all the way!
that wes dude's band was miserable.
All this blabbering about Ed having a girlfriend is just stupid. People will have their theories, I have mine...from the moment Ed walked in to meet jillian there was something there, i even turned to my sister and said..they seem like they've met. Anyways, all bachelors have NO contact with the outside world...so i think that Ed didnt go home, but was forced to wait it out with the excuse of work. This is a TV show after all and the biggest piece of drama cant be a guy with a girlfriend.
Anyways, im probably wrong but whatever..i hope ed is the last guy standing, he seems so down to earth, good job and just right for her.
I agree with the person who said reid needs a sitcom! There is something so courky about him! Jake, Ed (if he doesnt win), Mike or rried as the next bachelors!
Unless she catches Wes red handed in bed with another girl, she is going to believe him. Can she really be that naive ?
@ John Tripper: anyone can write this stuff on blogs...your name is probably Joanne, not John...and if he was dating before the show, who cares??? He's SINGLE!!!!!! He's allowed to date!! Was he living with someone???? Do they own a house together??? It makes more sense that he had a couple girls he was dating. Get over it.
I was so delighted when I saw Ed from the door when he requested another chance. I really thought Ed is the most mature men of all contestants and yet, he seems pretty careful with this whole scenario. After he came back and got the rose, he seems more confident than before.
First of all, from the beginning, he mentioned that he did not have a lot of personal time while he had to commit to work most of his time. Jillian said, "That's me". I saw a sense of a "click" between them even if its realized or not. There is a common ground both of them had the success careerwise but needed a balance to turn for something they longed for is love. After Ed decided to leave, I was pretty surprised that he had turn Jillian down but the more I watched the show, it seems that the men she picked does not seem to fit her. Poof, Ed is back asking for another chance. I saw his big smiles after he realized its a mistake (I think its a good thing he did, it allows Jillian room to figure out if he is the one afterall, shes been through). I beleive that God works in mysterious ways. I have prayed for the Right Man for Jillian. More than anything, its not my place to judge but if Wes is lying about the girlfriend situation. I will do anything to pray for Jillian to find the right chemistry when the strongest one will be the ONE. Hopefully, Ed is "it".
I would be grateful for Jake to put a warning to Jillian. I beleive he is pretty honest and cares for Jillians well-being. He is human and saw that Jillian is a good person who does not want to see her make a mistake. Right on, Jake! It will put that thoughts on the back of Jillians mind about Wes. In time, Jillian will "thank Jake".
Love is trusting one another without ANY doubts.
Bad news for Ed fans - he's a liar and a cheat who had multiple girlfriends he was duping at the time he left for the show.
You know this has already been filmed, don't you, Paige -- so the People magazine would not be spilling the beans to Jillian. And anyway, aren't all the 'contestants' kept kinda sequestured -- no radio, tv, magazines? I think that's why they're always drinking.
And yes the family visits are tooo awkward.
Vancouver opinion here: Jillian is going to marry Ed. That is the prediction. I just knew he was going to move the hair away from Jillian's eyes. That right there made him look more grown up than any of them combined. He's a quality guy like my husband. Just hope she chooses well. The other guys are nice but Ed is head and shoulders above. Fun article! If Jillian doesn't pick Ed then she's just a hick from Alberta! Kidding Jilly.