The Bachelor 17 - Speculation/Spoilers - Discussion

golflady wrote:Let's have a refresher course in knowledge this morning. Did you all forget this announcement??? It wasn't put out by some bogus tabloid, it was put out by the PR group representing Arie. This is nothing but an ABC scam! Chris Harrison is going along with the scam because his job depends on it. Arie is going along with it because ABC has a noose around his neck for a year. Notice Arie did not say anything about The Bachelor or ABC in his tweet with the photo with Chris.

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Arie Luyendyk Jr. Chooses Racing Over Romance

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- XYQ, Inc. announced today that professional race car driver, "The Bachelorette" finalist and NBC Sports analyst Arie Luyendyk Jr. WILL NOT participate in ABC's hit reality show "The Bachelor" this season in order to resume his career on the race track.

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."

Luyendyk has secured digital media specialists XYQ, Inc. to manage his career, both on and off the track. John Marcum, CEO of XYQ, Inc., explains, "The entire business of sports and entertainment creation has evolved. Professional athletes require a new kind of digital-savvy management company – one that can oversee all points of engagement with their fans. Arie Jr. embodies the future of racing, sports and media. We could not be more excited about working with Arie."

XYQ, Inc. plans to announce Luyendyk's additional partners closer to race dates. Luyendyk is setting his sites on competing in The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona with Michael Shank Racing followed by the 2013 Indy Car Season. Luyendyk will continue to consider entertainment offers that will allow him consistency with his training and team schedules.

About Arie Luyendyk Jr.

Arie Jr. is the son of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and Indy speed record holder, Arie Luyendyk.

With 62 starts in the Firestone Indy Lights series, Arie Jr. holds his own impressive statistics finishing in the top 10 in a remarkable 76 percent of his races, including winning the final race of the 2008 season. Arie Jr. was voted the Firestone Indy Lights Most Popular Driver four consecutive seasons.

In 2006, Arie Jr. made his Indy 500 debut and represented Team Netherlands in the A1GP Championship in 2007. He has also competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona in the DP category and the 12 Hours of Sebring in the GT class.

About XYQ, Inc.

XYQ, Inc. is the official Augmented Technology and a New Media Partner of INDYCAR, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights.

XYQ is rapidly emerging as a leader in the New Media industry. XYQ, Inc. is a privately held technology company with offices in Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville, Indianapolis and Cleveland and is currently engaged in several technology-based initiatives.

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Ladybug82 wrote:How do we know they made Arie go to LA? Why couldn't he have gone willingly to film an update on what was going to with him then be at DWTS for Karina and Helio? Do I think having an Arie segment will bring in more viewers on premier night? Possibly since some that were only interested in him not Sean might tune in. But I think Sean can carry a show without Sean's Arie's help...just like Arie could without Sean's. I also think if it had been Arie, Sean would probably have made an appearance much like Arie is on his. And I say all this as fan of both Sean and Arie.

tigertiz wrote:

the only pic I can recall seeing of him shirtless (not sure where I saw it, but it's probably somewhere on this board) didn't look like he spent too much time in the gym.

Actually he works out quite a bit from the sound of it - but Arie does specific workouts that will help keep him in good racing shape , not the sort of workouts to get beefy or achieve a 6 pack. (He also likes snowboarding, cycling, and hiking.)

He spoke about it in an interview - " conditioning wise I do alot of cardio, stuff for your neck.., triceps... and core." [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Here's some interesting info about conditioning for racing drivers.
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Does anyone know what sports Sean likes to participate in. I know he played college football. I hope they can include some of his sports interests in his season.

Nativenewyorker wrote:

tigertiz wrote:

the only pic I can recall seeing of him shirtless (not sure where I saw it, but it's probably somewhere on this board) didn't look like he spent too much time in the gym.

Actually he works out quite a bit from the sound of it - but Arie does specific workouts that will help keep him in good racing shape , not the sort of workouts to get beefy or achieve a 6 pack. (He also likes snowboarding, cycling, and hiking.)

He spoke about it in an interview - " conditioning wise I do alot of cardio, stuff for your neck.., triceps... and core." [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Here's some interesting info about conditioning for racing drivers.
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Does anyone know what sports Sean likes to participate in. I know he played college football. I hope they can include some of his sports interests in his season.

tigertiz,

Thanks for those links from Arie. I am not sure where this business of him not working out is coming from. Does anyone seriously think this guy can be a race car driver and not have some core strength and muscle development? Just because he isn't muscle bound in the extreme, doesn't mean he isn't well-conditioned with a great body. In that one picture of him with Emily on the boat, he doesn't exactly look like a wimp!

I don't get how everything has to be a contest. Some people may like Sean's big, beefy build and some may not. There are some women like myself, who don't go for that. I think Arie has a great body. He would have to be incredibly strong to do what he does for a living. Muscles just for the sake of them do not necessarily indicate strength.

For me, it's not a contest or who is better. It's a matter of preference. I am not going to trash Sean for the sake of Arie. I am also not going to put Arie down to build up Sean. They are both appealing in their own way.

Ocrazy wrote:

Ladybug82 wrote:How do we know they made Arie go to LA? Why couldn't he have gone willingly to film an update on what was going to with him then be at DWTS for Karina and Helio? Do I think having an Arie segment will bring in more viewers on premier night? Possibly since some that were only interested in him not Sean might tune in. But I think Sean can carry a show without Sean's Arie's help...just like Arie could without Sean's. I also think if it had been Arie, Sean would probably have made an appearance much like Arie is on his. And I say all this as fan of both Sean and Arie.

Exactly !!

It's not like they said: "Quick, get Arie!! We won't have enough viewers for our premiere, only Arie can save us!



Ladybug, I hope you don't mind I changed Sean's name for Arie up there, I think that's what you meant..

I don't know why they would have to make Arie go to LA....wouldn't he want to go willingly?

Ocrazy wrote:

Nativenewyorker wrote:

tigertiz wrote:

the only pic I can recall seeing of him shirtless (not sure where I saw it, but it's probably somewhere on this board) didn't look like he spent too much time in the gym.

Actually he works out quite a bit from the sound of it - but Arie does specific workouts that will help keep him in good racing shape , not the sort of workouts to get beefy or achieve a 6 pack. (He also likes snowboarding, cycling, and hiking.)

He spoke about it in an interview - " conditioning wise I do alot of cardio, stuff for your neck.., triceps... and core." [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Here's some interesting info about conditioning for racing drivers.
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Does anyone know what sports Sean likes to participate in. I know he played college football. I hope they can include some of his sports interests in his season.

tigertiz,

Thanks for those links from Arie. I am not sure where this business of him not working out is coming from. Does anyone seriously think this guy can be a race car driver and not have some core strength and muscle development? Just because he isn't muscle bound in the extreme, doesn't mean he isn't well-conditioned with a great body. In that one picture of him with Emily on the boat, he doesn't exactly look like a wimp!

I don't get how everything has to be a contest. Some people may like Sean's big, beefy build and some may not. There are some women like myself, who don't go for that. I think Arie has a great body. He would have to be incredibly strong to do what he does for a living. Muscles just for the sake of them do not necessarily indicate strength.

For me, it's not a contest or who is better. It's a matter of preference. I am not going to trash Sean for the sake of Arie. I am also not going to put Arie down to build up Sean. They are both appealing in their own way.

I don't think anyone said anything about Arie not working out or it being a contest.. a picture was posted of what we think is The new Bachelor's sixpack :Drool: , and some people said "Well it's definitely not Arie"... and they are right!! That's it! there's no big deal about him not working out..

KikiLove wrote:
:WAVEY: I figured it all out!

I think there was a budding romance we all missed last season and there is going to be a wedding announcement made. 'Searie' is going to drive into the sunset in a racecar on monday, leaving all the ladies behind (symbolicly forever) ..

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(If we all play nice together, we might all get invited to the wedding! )

Nativenewyorker wrote:

Ocrazy wrote:

Nativenewyorker wrote:

tigertiz wrote:

the only pic I can recall seeing of him shirtless (not sure where I saw it, but it's probably somewhere on this board) didn't look like he spent too much time in the gym.

Actually he works out quite a bit from the sound of it - but Arie does specific workouts that will help keep him in good racing shape , not the sort of workouts to get beefy or achieve a 6 pack. (He also likes snowboarding, cycling, and hiking.)

He spoke about it in an interview - " conditioning wise I do alot of cardio, stuff for your neck.., triceps... and core." [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Here's some interesting info about conditioning for racing drivers.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Does anyone know what sports Sean likes to participate in. I know he played college football. I hope they can include some of his sports interests in his season.

tigertiz,

Thanks for those links from Arie. I am not sure where this business of him not working out is coming from. Does anyone seriously think this guy can be a race car driver and not have some core strength and muscle development? Just because he isn't muscle bound in the extreme, doesn't mean he isn't well-conditioned with a great body. In that one picture of him with Emily on the boat, he doesn't exactly look like a wimp!

I don't get how everything has to be a contest. Some people may like Sean's big, beefy build and some may not. There are some women like myself, who don't go for that. I think Arie has a great body. He would have to be incredibly strong to do what he does for a living. Muscles just for the sake of them do not necessarily indicate strength.

For me, it's not a contest or who is better. It's a matter of preference. I am not going to trash Sean for the sake of Arie. I am also not going to put Arie down to build up Sean. They are both appealing in their own way.

I don't think anyone said anything about Arie not working out or it being a contest.. a picture was posted of what we think is The new Bachelor's sixpack :Drool: , and some people said "Well it's definitely not Arie"... and they are right!! That's it! there's no big deal about him not working out..

You haven't read all the comments. Some people are making it a contest and that's too bad. Again as I said, to each her own. I love Arie's body and don't care about a sixpack. There were comments to the effect that Arie doesn't do certain types of workouts.

Sean's body is not my type. I prefer a guy like Arie. Simple.