Re: Bachelorette 8 - Media - Thread #3

by umngirl Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:47 pm

I wonder if this will become a consistent thing, having a contestant who is still on the show participate in the conference call. As a Sean fan I'm not complaining except that I wish we could watch him during the call.

by M2221 Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:49 pm

NCGalBecca wrote:Re: the Daily Mail article, bad press is still press and with the anemic ratings, they need to drum up business so I'm not surprised to see the dirt/scandal stuff coming out now. Especially since the sweet gal/romantic angle isn't selling with viewers. I'm sure TPTB appreciate anything that works.

I've seen the stuff in the Daily Mail article and more at UNC alum board that I belong to - mostly from Charlotte area men in her social circle that know her, Wendy, the Hendricks, etc. Let's just say they offer a different view of her and her situation than the PR package that ABC put forth.

What is their view? Can you explain? Thanks!

I think Sean's call will be very interesting. He must not be THAT sad if they feel confident to put him on the call and not give it away...?

by ironcat Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:51 pm

Unless it's something else that I'm not remembering, JP on skype was just part of something they did on Ash's season, that was posted on that Bachelor website, where each week, a couple of the guys would do a short, one-sided skype discussing the last episode. Ben did one (or two) also. Their respective attitudes and what they said was actually pretty revealing of their current feelings, and was a big clue that JP was with Ashley and Ben was not. Maybe that's why they're not doing them this season- TOO revealing.

by nd4reality Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:52 pm

umngirl wrote:I wonder if this will become a consistent thing, having a contestant who is still on the show participate in the conference call. As a Sean fan I'm not complaining except that I wish we could watch him during the call.

first off - hope all is well with you and your family.
Second - what surprises me a bit more is that he is not doing a re-cap of a date but rather seemingly promoting one.
But happy to "read' what he has to say anyway once the interview is released.

by nd4reality Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:53 pm

ironcat wrote:Unless it's something else that I'm not remembering, JP on skype was just part of something they did on Ash's season, that was posted on that Bachelor website, where each week, a couple of the guys would do a short, one-sided skype discussing the last episode. Ben did one (or two) also. Their respective attitudes and what they said was actually pretty revealing of their current feelings, and was a big clue that JP was with Ashley and Ben was not. Maybe that's why they're not doing them this season- TOO revealing.

Perhaps yes. But wouldn't Sean inadvertantly spill something too ? Not saying he will but he could.

by Archer23 Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:55 pm

M2221 wrote:I think Sean's call will be very interesting. He must not be THAT sad if they feel confident to put him on the call and not give it away...?

I certainly can't imagine they'd make him do it (or he'd be willing) if he was despondent and brokenhearted about the outcome of the season, which makes me happy. I've always said that I hope that once he was out of the bubble, he was able to heal pretty quickly.

by nd4reality Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:56 pm

Archer23 wrote:
M2221 wrote:I think Sean's call will be very interesting. He must not be THAT sad if they feel confident to put him on the call and not give it away...?
I certainly can't imagine they'd make him do it (or he'd be willing) if he was despondent and brokenhearted about the outcome of the season, which makes me happy. I've always said that I hope that once he was out of the bubble, he was able to heal pretty quickly.

I think Sean is more than fine :gotcha:

.JMO.

by JMFan Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:58 pm

I am sure Sean was given some coaching on how to answer the questions. He is also an intelligent and thoughtful person who is not going to give loose-lipped answers.

by NYCBlond Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:06 pm

Another nugget from US WEEKLY

SHE HAS A CONNECTION TO A CONTESTANT (P.58)

"Before signing on as the Bachelorette, Maynard struck up a friendship with Doug Cartwright, the brother of Michelle Money, who competed with Maynard on The Bachelor. Coincidentally, Cartwright is longtime pals with contestant Holm. "When Doug found out Jef was going on the show, he called Emily and told her what a good guy Jef is, " says a source. "Doug said to keep Jef around. He really thought they would get along." Seems Maynard took his advice: Internet reports suggest Holm - whom Maynard has called "supercool" - lasts a while."

Now that we've un-covered the fake posters who denied this, do we think this may have any validity now?

Just curious, not trying to stir the pot...

by anders Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:07 pm

nd4reality wrote:
anders wrote:well, it was only a matter of time - I'm surprised it took this long...

Explain please ? I missed something.

the press raking Em through the mud.

by allykat Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:08 pm

nd4reality wrote:
ironcat wrote:Unless it's something else that I'm not remembering, JP on skype was just part of something they did on Ash's season, that was posted on that Bachelor website, where each week, a couple of the guys would do a short, one-sided skype discussing the last episode. Ben did one (or two) also. Their respective attitudes and what they said was actually pretty revealing of their current feelings, and was a big clue that JP was with Ashley and Ben was not. Maybe that's why they're not doing them this season- TOO revealing.

Perhaps yes. But wouldn't Sean inadvertantly spill something too ? Not saying he will but he could.

Maybe. I never put too much stock into how revealing the vblogs were because I was fooled by Chantal - she was so happy in hers that I was sure she was with Brad, but it turned out she was just happy not to be with Brad. :Smiley: It might actually be less revealing than the vblogs because you can't see body language. Not to mention he will probably be so heavily coached on what to say. Still, it's interesting is that this won't be retrospective and talking about how he felt on his date like the vblogs did, it's him promoting future eps.

I'm guessing that he will tease some drama, whether from next ep or continuing in future eps, and the headlines will read something like "Hold on to your roses - frontrunner says drama is in store for the Bachelorette". Anything to boost ratings, and it's an added benefit that they can give him a test run as a potential new lead (how coachable he is, if he garners a lot of interest, etc). That's just my guess though.

by nd4reality Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:08 pm

anders wrote:
nd4reality wrote:
anders wrote:well, it was only a matter of time - I'm surprised it took this long...

Explain please ? I missed something.

the press raking Em through the mud.

Oh that. Ok.

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