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'The Bachelor' down to the final three

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Scary but true: While many companies offer sick leave, maternity leave and paternity leave, there is still no official recognition for reality-show leave. Our bachelor Jake learned this the hard way when Ali, one of the final four, told him she'd been gone too long and had to choose between him and her job.

Ali chose her job. It was the right decision, I'd say -- in any economy.

You'll remember that Chicago's Ed Swiderski faced the same problem last year when Jillian Harris was "The Bachelorette." Ultimately, he kept the job and got the girl.

As for Jake, he's narrowed it down to:

Gia, the world's most insecure swimsuit model, who was literally hiding behind her hair during Jake's visit to New York.

Tenley, who performed a dance she'd choreographed for Jake, set to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" - also known as "wedding music." Subtle.

And finally, Vienna. If you saw last week's Us magazine, you know that her ex-husband has accused her of draining his savings - while he was in Iraq! - to finance breast augmentation surgery.

Do the right thing, Jake. Run.

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Uhh, the music Tenley danced to was DEFINITELY not any of Vivaldi's seasons. It was Pachelbel's Canon in D major.

Please Jake, not Vienna. She will love you one minute and sleep with your best friend the next. (While he is sleeping she will rob him blind) Jake, you appear to be a smart, young man, SHOW IT.... drop Vienna, Gia and go for Tenley. Vienna has a lot of growing up to do. "Daddy's little Princess" please.... Gia, needs to figure out first who is really is...
Ali, well, she made her bed, she now needs to sleep in it.

Jake there is something wrong when all the other women, even before the show, according to Vienna's family, hate someone. Ditch Vienna. It is clear that she doesn't get along with others. You will never be able to take her anywhere where you have to interact with other people and that won't be any fun.

Half the fun of being young and in love is your friends and family coming over and visiting and you visiting them.

I think Jake needs to go after Ali she is the one for him ...I think she comes back and they get engaged

I agree Ali made the right choice, but instead of crying she should have said, "If you love me, if I am the "one," then you won't be able to choose one of the other girls and you'll come for me." Then she's still in the game and she's still employed.

Alright well first things first. Let's just go ahead and get it out of the way that Vienna looks and acts like a total trailer park girl out for the money. And that could be made from a mile away.
And Gia, come on.. She doesn't even look or act like she knows what the hell she is doing or what is going on around her.
Tenley, It is totally obvious that she is not over and not going to be over her recently divorced ex-husband so how can she full heartedly go into this relationship 100%.
Now to the Total Package, 100% Realest woman Ali... you could see their chemistry between the two of them. You could see how they felt about one another. Jake should have ran after that limo and never looked back. She will always be in the back of his mind.... (What if.. ????) But Jake got a glimpse of how the girls felt about having no control over the situation, that's how he felt about Ali having to make her decision. Well I hope Jake comes to his senses and does whatever it takes to get Ali back on that show. Good Luck Jake, from the 3 girls you have remaining YOUR GOING TO NEED IT.

If Jake takes Ali back, he's making a big mistake. Ali is not ready for marriage and she's given Jake at least two big hints. 1.)When Jake asked her what she does on Sunday's her response was, "the first thing I do after I wake up is check my e-mail". I knew right then and there she was a company girl. Jake looked a little surprised and asked her if she works on weekends and she said "no, I just like to make sure......." 2.)the second time was her decision to choose her job over her connection with him. Everybody say's "What if Jake didn't pick her at the end"? That's true. I could also ask "What if six months from now, Ali's company goes bankrupt and she looses her job? Then what? I think Jake should tell all the remaining girls, Gia, Tenley, and Vienna to go home. Speaking of Vienna, did anyone else feel creepy the way her father kept hugging her? Like she was his woman instead of his daughter? And the way he kept following her and Jake around, yuck!

Can't wait until next week!!! They are at Jade Mountian its where we spent our honeymoon. The place is to die for. Only one thing, when I saw the preview and the phone rang and it was Ali well let just say that there are NO phones at Jade Mountian. haha

I agree Jake should have gone after Ali. She was perfect for him. And Vienna disgusts me. Seriously. And the music Tenley danced to was Pachelbel's Canon in D, not Vivaldi's Four Seasons, though it is true that it is commonly used in and associated with weddings. I thought that was a bit of a judgement error on her part. She could have picked from a dozen similar pieces.

I agree, Jake should have gone after Ali. She was perfect for him. And Vienna disgusts me. Seriously. Oh, and that music Tenley danced to was Pachelbel's Canon in D, not Vivaldi's Four Seasons, though it is correct that it is commonly used in and associated with weddings.

Go get Ali, Jake - she's the real deal! You will have a stunning, accomplished, smart life partner, an incredible mom for your kids, and the best in-laws in the world. Be smart, Jake!!

I believe Tenley danced to Pachelbel's Canon, not Vivaldi's Four Seasons.

Honestly, Viennas there for ratings ... did you see his eyes roll when she came into his room? Of course he knew she was coming in there, there was a friggin camera in the room!?! I've never seen him wholeheartedly kiss her either. Tenely is fake like Jake, so I could see him with her, but of course the world loves Ali so who will producers want him to pick....? hmmmmmm

I agree with some of the comments. Jake, please let Venna go. I love Ali, Gia and Tenley. I have loved Tenley from the beginning. My heart goes out to her because of the way her ex-husband treated her. She deserves so much more. I really do like Ali also, and Gia is so sweet and beautiful. I hope Jake makes a wise move. Can't wait to see what happens next. Maybe Ali will come back at the end. Good Luck to Tenley, Gia and Ali. Jake seems to be a very nice young man. Keep your eye's open Jake, there is a snake in the group!!!

I agree with some of the comments. Jake, please let Venna go. I love Ali, Gia and Tenley. I have loved Tenley from the beginning. My heart goes out to her because of the way her ex-husband treated her. She deserves so much more. I really do like Ali also, and Gia is so sweet and beautiful. I hope Jake makes a wise move. Can't wait to see what happens next. Maybe Ali will come back at the end. Good Luck to Tenley, Gia and Ali. Jake seems to be a very nice young man. Keep your eye's open Jake, there is a snake in the group!!!

i want jake to picj ali

Go get Ali she is the best for you! The others especially Vienna is BIG trouble.

I think that Vienna is manipulative and coniving. Her daddy expects Jake to treat her like a princess. Please I think she is just a scandelous money grubbing girl who needs to wake up and realize that things are not handed to you in life. And people being jealous of her is not the issue. It's the simple fact that some people see the real side of her, but if she wants something she puts on an act. So watch out Jake. Also I respect Ali in her decsision for going back to her job. What if he didn't pick her at the end? But if they were really meant to be together they will reunite and be together!

Vienna is disgusting. I really don't understand why Jake is attracted to her. Maybe it just proves that he is just a naive vulnerable guy that is so desperate for love and he will go for just about anything! Come on Jake, open your eyes! She is not the right girl for you!! What do you see in her? To be honest I think she is sickly jealous women that constantly needs attention. I don't trust her, there is just something about her that I don't trust. The other two are just too insecure and naive and blah! Ali was the right girl for Jake. We all know what is going to happen!! Jake will go back to Ali. I wouldn't be surprise if this was all part of the show!!

i think he should go for Ali :] fereal shes pretty!

I agree with Dawn, Jake should go after Ali. I've liked her since the beginning of the show. But, if he has to choose between the three, I think Tenley would be the other closer match for him. Can't wait to see who he ends up with, but it better not be Vienna.

Vienna will be the one! :) I think Jake did like Ali, but once he started seeing her true personality, he got a bit disgusted. Of course he has to say nice things to all the girls on their family dates, but when he was with Vienna he really looked at home and comfortable. Vienna isn't different around the girls and around Jake at all. The girls just view her as intimidating and Jake views her as refreshing. Cuz the girls are jealous! :)

all I can say is I can't stand Vienna!!! I believe that Ali will be the suprise pick at the end!!

I say dump the final three and GO GET Ali. She is the best one for Jake!

Jake? What a loser. Can we get a better Bachelor next time?

I think that Ali made a decision based on her intelligence, rather than her heart. Any girl that has seen a parent, especially as single mom, would have done the same thing. Ali is a simple, yet beautiful girl. I think she is unable to recognize her own selfworth and how much her and Jake are good for each other. I am hoping and praying that this season will go out with a band and Jake will in the end, chase down his woman. Ali is so adorable, and natural, and she is his perfect mate.

I think Jake needs to pick either Gia or Tenley. As for Vienna, even without hearing what she did to her ex husband, I look at her like she is a stalker. Did you notice that everytime Jake was with someone else, she searched them out to interrupt the other girls' time with him. I think she is looking for a sugar daddy or a rich guy and she is putting on like she is from wealth.... obviously after meeting the family, she is not from wealth. The other house members were right about her and the only thing I can say to Jake is RUN AS FAST AS YOU FEET CAN CARRY YOU IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF VIENNA

Jake should have followed Ali, the hell with the show, they're chemistry was there more than the final three. After all, he said he was there for love.

Oh please...."pick me or else I'm leaving because of my job." Sounds a bit like an ultimatum to me. I hope Jake has a bit of insight into that little ploy. Guess we shall see.

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