The Bachelor 17 - Speculation/Spoilers - Discussion

anders wrote:

Kashathediva wrote:

Ladybug82 wrote:How would it backfire? Those that want to see Arie will tune in...then if they don't want to continue to watch Sean, can change the channel. And those that want to see Sean will tune in to see him, no matter who was brought in to help that first episode. And then you have those that just want to watch the bachelor and don't care who it is or who from past seasons will be there. Its a ploy to get more ratings from those that might not watch to begin with, so I just see it as a win-win for them...

This is how it could backfire:
They could make RE look like a man ho and make Yawn look like a yokel who just fell off the tomato cart--a blonde Jethro Bodine.
TPTB are not known for making the main look good. And honestly, what men talk about how to kiss properly and give lessons to each other. I'm getting the heebie jeebies thinking of this scenario. The machine may have sold this to RE/Yawn as a joke and snarky, but I'm sure the joke will be on them.

The male leads often get treated very well in comparison to the female leads.

how the RE appearance will play out remains to be seen - wasn't the kissing instructions just a joke?

Kashathediva wrote:

anders wrote:

Kashathediva wrote:

Ladybug82 wrote:How would it backfire? Those that want to see Arie will tune in...then if they don't want to continue to watch Sean, can change the channel. And those that want to see Sean will tune in to see him, no matter who was brought in to help that first episode. And then you have those that just want to watch the bachelor and don't care who it is or who from past seasons will be there. Its a ploy to get more ratings from those that might not watch to begin with, so I just see it as a win-win for them...

This is how it could backfire:
They could make RE look like a man ho and make Yawn look like a yokel who just fell off the tomato cart--a blonde Jethro Bodine.
TPTB are not known for making the main look good. And honestly, what men talk about how to kiss properly and give lessons to each other. I'm getting the heebie jeebies thinking of this scenario. The machine may have sold this to RE/Yawn as a joke and snarky, but I'm sure the joke will be on them.

The male leads often get treated very well in comparison to the female leads.

how the RE appearance will play out remains to be seen - wasn't the kissing instructions just a joke?

I interpreted to be that TPTB were selling the scenario to Yawn and RE as a joke. We know how TPTB can be...yeah a joke on them(cast).

ironcat wrote:Regarding the kissing skills of each guy, we're all entitled to our own opinions without being ridiculed for them, can we at least agree on this? And that said, since none of us have ever been on the receiving end (I assume) of either Arie's or Sean's kisses, it's really just speculation anyway, and we might be surprised, positively or negatively, if we were.

Nobody chooses their mate based solely on kissing prowess, if other things are missing anyway. And further, I think most would agree that technique is only part of the equation, and emotional/romantic attachment is also a factor in determining how great/enjoyable the overall experience is. So if one, or more, of the women falls in love with Sean, I suspect she will find his kisses to be just fine.

NCGalBecca wrote:Call me naive but after MF admitted in interviews and on Twitter that Ben's season was not their proudest moment and a flop with fans, I expect them to offer something better for Sean. So while they might try to lighten things up a touch I don't expect anything drastic. Otherwise, why pick him when they could have gone the tacky, silly route with Lochte?

Also, Arie has an image to maintain and sponsors that he represents, so I expect his PR agency is doing their job, i.e. looking out for his best interests with re: to his continued association with TB.

ironcat wrote:Regarding the kissing skills of each guy, we're all entitled to our own opinions without being ridiculed for them, can we at least agree on this? And that said, since none of us have ever been on the receiving end (I assume) of either Arie's or Sean's kisses, it's really just speculation anyway, and we might be surprised, positively or negatively, if we were.

Nobody chooses their mate based solely on kissing prowess, if other things are missing anyway. And further, I think most would agree that technique is only part of the equation, and emotional/romantic attachment is also a factor in determining how great/enjoyable the overall experience is. So if one, or more, of the women falls in love with Sean, I suspect she will find his kisses to be just fine.

umngirl wrote:It's now official.

umngirl wrote:Sean Lowe Is the New Bachelor

It's official: Sean Lowe is starring in the upcoming season of The Bachelor, ABC tells PEOPLE exclusively.

The Dallas businessman and entrepreneur won the hearts of fans across the country as he wooed North Carolina single mom Emily Maynard on The Bachelorette last season, landing in the final three. Maynard sent Lowe, the second runner-up, home as she'd fallen head over heels for Utah entrepreneur Jef Holm, accepting his marriage proposal.

"I was standing at that rose ceremony thinking I was going to marry her," Lowe told PEOPLE last July of the heartbreaking moment when Maynard sent him home.

Tuesday's announcement comes after months of speculation, with casting rumors ranging from former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky's ex-fiancé Roberto Martinez to Olympian Ryan Lochte.

On the possibility of being the next Bachelor, Lowe told PEOPLE at the time, "I'm an open-minded optimist, and I believe the process can work. If I found my wife, it would be worth it."

Production is already underway for the 17th season of the reality dating show, which will begin airing in January 2013. For more information on the contestants this season, visit ABC.com.

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