The Bachelor 17 - Speculation/Spoilers - Discussion

Gina wrote:

Kimmy wrote:I do wonder why Blondie's 2 out 3 sources were wrong. They also gave her some bad info toward the end of this past season didn't they? Thought I remembered something about someone telling her Em might have picked Arie towards the end?

I forgot about that. Maybe the same ones who led JordynRoses to believe Arie was most definitely F1 and we were all going to be BLINDSIDED, & LM source was wrong.

Jordyn was half right, someone did get blindsided and got sent home before his LCD.

NCGalBecca wrote:Oh my..these comments are why those us that lived in the Sean thread in happyland really hoped for a different outcome. Yikes. I do think he has a snarky wit to him and more relaxed side that wasn't shown on The Bachelorette. I really hope that he doesn't mack on every gal in sight.

Forget teflon for him..need to find some for me.

I am looking forward to the genetic miracle polishing a few girls faces

Kashathediva wrote:

Kimmy wrote:I do wonder why Blondie's 2 out 3 sources were wrong. They also gave her some bad info toward the end of this past season didn't they? Thought I remembered something about someone telling her Em might have picked Arie towards the end?

Per bolded: I know this for a fact she did not say.
As far as the first statement: she came out several times in the recent back she had to retract what she said about RE as it could not be 100% confirmed.

Okay thanks for clarifying. I knew she had to back track a couple times but then I thought she confirmed it the other day but I must have missed something afterwards. Just saw someone else mentioned Jordyn that must have been what I was thinking of on the other issue.

Rosepetal wrote:

Gina wrote:

Kimmy wrote:I do wonder why Blondie's 2 out 3 sources were wrong. They also gave her some bad info toward the end of this past season didn't they? Thought I remembered something about someone telling her Em might have picked Arie towards the end?

I forgot about that. Maybe the same ones who led JordynRoses to believe Arie was most definitely F1 and we were all going to be BLINDSIDED, & LM source was wrong.

Jordyn was half right, someone did get blindsided and got sent home before his LCD.

NadjaM wrote:How do we know for sure it isn't Arie? I know the board has good intel, but I haven't been keeping up. Can someone fill me in? It was still being hotly debated as of a few days ago -- I think I missed the latest news.

Apparently Arie is going to focus on his racing career right now.

Kimmy wrote:

NCGalBecca wrote:Oh my..these comments are why those us that lived in the Sean thread in happyland really hoped for a different outcome. Yikes. I do think he has a snarky wit to him and more relaxed side that wasn't shown on The Bachelorette. I really hope that he doesn't mack on every gal in sight.

Forget teflon for him..need to find some for me.

Suit up Becca. It will be a bumpy ride. I really do understand how you are feeling right now.

Thank you so much...hopefully, it'll all work out as it should by January!

I do believe that it was Arie and that perhaps when he found a new sponser he turned them down. I think that until the sponsership was finalized Arie and tptb may have still been in talks but when the sponsership came through he turned them down.

I understand why they do the retreads - built in fan base - but maybe new blood would be better. I found the Sean that we saw in tweets to have more personality that they allowed us to see during the show so he may be o.k. but if his personality was true to form on the show, I think it would be bland.

NCGalBecca wrote:

Kimmy wrote:

NCGalBecca wrote:Oh my..these comments are why those us that lived in the Sean thread in happyland really hoped for a different outcome. Yikes. I do think he has a snarky wit to him and more relaxed side that wasn't shown on The Bachelorette. I really hope that he doesn't mack on every gal in sight.

Forget teflon for him..need to find some for me.

Suit up Becca. It will be a bumpy ride. I really do understand how you are feeling right now.

Thank you so much...hopefully, it'll all work out as it should by January!

Sean could be spending the holidays with his new fiancé!

NadjaM wrote:How do we know for sure it isn't Arie? I know the board has good intel, but I haven't been keeping up. Can someone fill me in? It was still being hotly debated as of a few days ago -- I think I missed the latest news.

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Luyendyk says his first priority has always been racing. "'The Bachelorette' was an amazing experience but I will not continue with 'The Bachelor'; ultimately I realized my heart is tied to the race track and my career is my main priority. I'm looking forward to getting back on the track," said Luyendyk. "I have built a great relationship with XYQ this season and am looking forward to working closely with them to achieve my goals."

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NCGalBecca wrote:Oh my..these comments are why those us that lived in the Sean thread in happyland really hoped for a different outcome. Yikes. I do think he has a snarky wit to him and more relaxed side that wasn't shown on The Bachelorette. I really hope that he doesn't mack on every gal in sight.

Forget teflon for him..need to find some for me.

:Nod: It's time to toughen up! :Knight: Not letting it get to me, I love my ''lizzardkissingsexistpigandboringkendoll''

NCGalBecca wrote:

Kimmy wrote:

NCGalBecca wrote:Oh my..these comments are why those us that lived in the Sean thread in happyland really hoped for a different outcome. Yikes. I do think he has a snarky wit to him and more relaxed side that wasn't shown on The Bachelorette. I really hope that he doesn't mack on every gal in sight.

Forget teflon for him..need to find some for me.

Suit up Becca. It will be a bumpy ride. I really do understand how you are feeling right now.

Thank you so much...hopefully, it'll all work out as it should by January!

I'm thinking I'll be using this :hidingchair a lot if it's really Sean! :Frown: I'm a little scared to even let myself start thinking about it Becca! We're gonna have to grow a thick skin and stick together to help get us all through it!

Kimmy wrote:I do wonder why Blondie's 2 out 3 sources were wrong. They also gave her some bad info toward the end of this past season didn't they?

I can't help but think that on Tuesday, it was Arie. But, then again, I'm hoping that Arie's messages about good news had to do with his new management. Which makes sense since whatever his news was, he was planning to announce it himself. I'd hate to think of the rug being pulled out from under him.

I've got my bets on Sean at this point, then. He's talking about not being available until December, and TPTB clearly wanted him at the time of the MTA.

But I have no track record here so don't go betting any large sums on my opinion!