Here is an interview with some of the ladies from the "Women Tell All" and Jason. Thought it might be interesting to some who don't live in the area and haven't seen it yet. Komo is the local news for the Seattle area.
The spotlight is shining on Kirkland's own bachelor Jason Mesnick, who is about to propose on national television.
But before the bachelor reveals his bride-to-be, the women who won't get a chance to say "I do" told the juicy details of what it was like to be courting the sought-after bachelor.
On Monday night, Hollywood was the tell-all hub for the Washington hunk and the hearts he broke.
"It's time for it to be done, and it is," said Naomi, a contestant.
We sat backstage and watched the six-hours-long taping of Monday's episode. There was peacemaking, best-friends-forever-making and finger-pointing in an estrogen cyclone sweeping up fans of "the Bachelor."
Rabid fans are churning the rumor mill, anticipating DeAnna's dramatic return to the show. Blogs are loaded with conspiracies of all kinds. You may have heard of the pinky ring theory, or the "he picks Melissa, then changes his mind for Molly" suggestion. Then there's the "they get married during the finale" gossip.
This was all news to the bachelor himself.
"Wow!" Jason said. "I think the best thing for me to do is to stay away from the blogs. I know its fun for everybody to get involved, but not for me."
What is essentially a game show about romance is becoming one of America's most faithful distractions. The reality TV show is enticing viewers in one of the highest-rated bachelor seasons ever. Even husbands are hopping on the bandwagon.
Monday night's show was the first time in some three months that the women of "the Bachelor" had seen each other or Jason. Back together, the emotions returned and the truth came out.
"I don't know if I would do it again," said Shannon, "the stalker." But if she did do it again, Shannon doesn't believe she'd do it any differently.
"I did my research. I think any smart woman in my position who was going on television to look for the love of their life would do that!" she said.
"It's definitely crazy, watching his connections with all the other girls, kissing and being intimate -- it's tough. You start comparing your connection with the other girls," said Naomi.
The bachelor himself had a few things to say, too.
"I think Stephanie and Jillian were the two girls I was looking forward to seeing most," he said. "They are the two I build the strongest connections with, and Jill, without a doubt, she was my ultimate friend throughout the whole experience. Of course, I wanted to see her. I didn't get to see her enough."
With Jillian not out of the picture, it's almost time for the final rose ceremony and the hyped-up, jaw-dropping finale that promises to be worth the wait.
All fans want to know, is it Melissa, the former Dallas cheerleader with a big smile and a shy family? Or will Jason pick Molly from Grand Rapids with her sense of adventure and list of questions? Even the women of the bachelor are having a hard time.
"Its so tough to say," said Shannon.
"My favorite is Melissa," Nikki said.
"I think everyone is vying for Melissa. It's too obvious. I'm going to go for Molly, the underdog," said Erica.
"Yep, I think Molly is going to be with Jason" said Shannon.
Even the Canadian crowd favorite who proclaimed her love to Jason now hopes he marries Melissa.
"I 100-percent hopes he picks her. I could see us doing like backyard barbecues," said Jillian.
Wouldn't that be a little awkward?
Whatever the case, in one week, we'll all get to know.
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Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:14 pm
