Re: *No Spoilers* The Bachelor 18 Media Thread

[Guest]

There's an article in InTouch about Nikki and her "ways". Sources and all saying she was fake and bitchy (even Elise said so, supposedly).

Every year there are articles in magazines bashing the contestants, especially the F1 and F2. It's not really relevant.
Most of the time, people coming forward to try to make some money ... Information can be true or false, no way to know either way.
I wouldn't pay much attention to this article in In Touch ...

[Litta123]

Here's Alli Restko from a radio interview Monday evening prior to the airing this past week's show. The whole thing is about 30 minutes long. For part of the interview, she talks about her process to be on the show, etc. She also talks about night 1 and the breakfast morning date/cocktail pool party. If you don't want to listen to the whole thing, drag the gray bar to approximately here (sorry no times were given) to listen to her thoughts on Juan Pablo specifically.

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Link to the interview --> WGN's Garry Meier interviews Alli Restko

[nd4reality]

Thanks litta123.

Has anyone seen/read any articles from about what to expect (overall not episode specific) what CH has said on this season ?

[Guest]

i found this website hilarious and ive been reading started from last season. just thought i would share :
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Jealous much, girls?   

ETA: "Nikki...listen to my heart beat." Juan Pablo Where have we heard that before? At the M&G. Nikki let JP listen to her heart beat.   

[julychild]

The Bachelor Transcript for 2/13 call with Renee Oteri
TRANSCRIPT FROM THE FEBRUARY 13

“THE BACHELOR” TELECONFERENCE

WITH RENEE

Operator: Welcome to ABC’s The Bachelor call with Cathy Rehl as the leader. This call is being recorded. By staying on this call, you are confirming that you consent to this recording. If you do not wish to be recorded, please disconnect from the call at this time. Thank you.

Ms. Rehl, you may begin your call.

Cathy Rehl: Welcome, everybody. And I hope for anybody on the East Coast that you’re staying warm and dry. I’m in New York so you know what’s happening here. We welcome Renee Oteri, O-T-E-R-I, who’s calling us from Sarasota this morning, this afternoon. And we will be going in our usual one question and a follow up mode. Coming up are – is an actual visit to Juan Pablo’s hometown of Miami. And she can sort of tease you a little bit about that. But obviously we just finished a pretty emotional run and she is now the only single mom left on the show.

So with that, I’m going to open it up for questions.

Operator: Thank you. Ladies and gentleman, if you would like to ask a question, please press star one on your telephone keypad. Again, star one to ask your question.

And your first question comes from Gina Scarpa from That’s Your Reality.

Gina Scarpa: Hey, Renee.

Renee Oteri: Hey, Gina.

Gina Scarpa: So, you know, you come across as being one of the calmest women in the house who really trusts the process. And I was wondering when you watch the episode back this season, do you feel like you should have been more concerned about Juan Pablo’s time with the other women?

Renee Oteri: No. I mean, you know, honestly, I feel like I’m definitely having a time with Juan Pablo, you know. But I don’t know. I’m a mom. And it just – it just – I don’t know, it’s just natural for me to kind of play that mommy role in the house, you know.

Gina Scarpa: Yes. I hear you. And can you talk a little bit about the connection that you and Juan Pablo have especially considering that you’re both parents of young children?

Renee Oteri: Yes. You know, it’s actually – it’s great. I have never – I’ve never dated a single parent before. So it’s huge. We can totally connect on a whole different level. And it’s really, really sweet. I love it.

Gina Scarpa: Thanks so much.

Operator: Your next question comes from Carrie Bell from People magazine.

Carrie Bell: Good afternoon, Renee.

Renee Oteri: Hi, Carrie.

Carrie Bell: As you – you know, obviously when you watch the show when aired, there’s more – you see more than you did then of what happened with other people and things like that. And I’m wondering if as you watch it back, because of the position that you were in when, you know, with this whole I’m not going to kiss you at first since, you know, we’re parents of a (block). And then you declared (inaudible) declares (win) and all of that (stuff). As you look at it now, do you kind of – do you feel like wow, he has some explaining to do?

Renee Oteri: Yes. You know, honestly, I wish – the only thing I wish that he did was try to communicate with me upfront about the whole no kissing thing because had I known that, I would’ve just – I would have just done it myself instead of waiting so long. But, I mean I totally understand why he felt that way and why he did that. And I do respect him a lot for that.

But, yes. You know, watching it back it’s kind of like well, I kind of think, you know, you said no to me and then two minutes later, you’re making out with Clare. But I mean, I understand his reason, for sure, I do.

Carrie Bell: There’s been a lot said. I mean a lot of people have had a lot of opinions about the whole not kissing you thing and – and – and the reason for it and sort of when you use it to some of the other girl (inaudible) and the more people, but then it really seems like they use it to (inaudible). You know ...

Renee Oteri: Yes.

Carrie Bell: … level, or do you feel like it was sort of an excuse or was something that you kind of hide behind?

Renee Oteri: You know, honestly, like watching it now, it is – it’s hard to see because it’s – it does actually appear, just watching it, that he doesn’t seem as interested in me as he does with, you know, Clare and Nikki and some of the other girls. So it is definitely harder to watch now but, you know, in the moment, no. I mean, it totally felt real. I believe, you know, I believe his reasoning and as soon as I give him the go ahead, he planted one on me. So I don’t think it was an excuse but – I mean, I don't know. It’s hard to say.

Carrie Bell: Worth the wait the kissing?

Renee Oteri: I’m sorry?

Carrie Bell: Was it worth the wait, the kissing?

Renee Oteri: Oh, yes. It was – it was definitely worth the wait.

Carrie Bell: All right. Great. Thank you.

Renee Oteri: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question comes from Beth Kwiatkowski from Reality TV World.

Beth Kwiatkowski: Hi, Renee. How are you doing?

Renee Oteri: Hi, Beth. I’m good. How are you?

Beth Kwiatkowski: Good. So actually, I’m excited (inaudible) interactions with you. Going off a little bit about what you’re saying earlier. There has been a lot of criticisms about Juan Pablo using his daughter as a crutch or an excuse especially in situations when he feels uncomfortable or guilty. So I guess, you know, looking at other things going on besides your kissing situation with him, do you think that’s fair criticism or as a parent yourself, what’s your perspective on that?

Renee Oteri: No. I mean, I definitely understand where he’s coming from, you know. I don’t know if Camila is watching or not. I doubt it. But I mean, I understand that he’s – I don’t know. I mean, he’s definitely more cautious at times. But in the heat of the moment, sometimes you just – I don’t know. You just kind of just let it go. So I don’t know. I think that he – sometimes I feel like he acts and everyone does this, they act on an emotional high or low. That’s just – we’re human, you know. I don’t think he’s doing anything wrong. I don’t think he’s using, you know, Camila as an excuse. So I don’t know. I think he’s pretty responsible and I don’t know. I think – he’s kind – he’s a class act. I don’t know. I feel bad for the criticisms.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. So watching the episode back in which you girls took a trip to Vietnam, what did you personally think of Juan Pablo’s decision to take Clare back to the suite pool and then have that late night swim with her in the ocean? Like many viewers out there, for example, they kind of got the vibe they did a little bit more than making out in the water although Clare defiantly denied that fact. But I guess, do you think he crossed any lines by making those choices especially when thinking about his daughter and everything?

Renee Oteri: You know, honestly, my only thought on that is I really felt bad for Clare. I feel like he didn’t – honestly, I just feel like he didn’t take full responsibility in that and just watching it, kind of pushed it on Clare. And so I felt really bad for her because she – obviously she was hurt by that. And so that was tough to watch.

But I mean, that’s my only thing. I just wish he would’ve been, you know, hey we did what we did, whatever that was, and that we both participated, we both made that decision. And let’s just – let’s just drop it. But instead, it kind of really got blown up -- and between the two of them. And, you know, they still talked about it even in New Zealand. So it was – I don’t know. I mean, I don’t know. It was –I felt bad for her honestly.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. Thanks a lot, Renee.

Renee Oteri: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question comes from Cara Sprunk from Us Weekly.

Cara Sprunk: Hi, Renee.

Renee Oteri: Hey, Cara.

Cara Sprunk: So I just wanted to know Juan Pablo more. What were your impressions of him?

Renee Oteri: Honestly, he is – he’s super kind. He’s super funny. He’s a great – he’s a great guy. I knew not a whole about him. I didn’t really do the whole let’s stalk him on Instagram, let’s stalk him on Facebook thing before I left. But getting to know him, I had no idea he was so funny. He’s hilarious.

Cara Sprunk: Really? Well – and then in your conversations with him, some of the conversations of him and all the girls seem a little bit superficial. With you, did he encourage you, you know, what we didn’t see on camera to dig deep and to share stories about yourself?

Renee Oteri: Yes. I mean, we – well, he didn’t encourage it, I guess. I mean, we just – it just – the conversation between him and I just flowed naturally. And obviously when you have kids, that – that – that’s what you talk about. And so our conversations were always pretty deep, I feel like, because we did talk about our children. So, yes. We definitely didn’t have conversations like hey, how’s the weather, you know, what sports do you like to play? It was – it was definitely more, you know, are we on the same page? Do we want to get married? Do we want more kids? And so, yes. I mean, our conversations are pretty serious and that just happened naturally.

Cara Sprunk: It just seems like (inaudible) to do like with some of the girls make out instead of just talk. Or are you surprised (inaudible) he did?

Renee Oteri: It does seem like that, you know. But, you know, every relationship is going to be different, you know. No two relationships are ever the same. And the chemistry isn’t going to be same either. So, yes. I mean, he definitely seems super hot and heavy for some girls. And others, it’s more like let’s slow it down and take things at a slower pace. And that’s – I think that’s just normal.

Cara Sprunk: Thank you.

Renee Oteri: A different appeal. Yes. You’re welcome.

Operator: Your next question comes from Amanda Hamilton Sy from Your Tango.com.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: Hi, Renee.

Renee Oteri: Hey, Amanda.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: You somehow managed to stay out of the drama but not get lost in the eyes of the viewers. Has that been – was that easy for you to stay out of some of the more dramatic moments, to stay away from maybe some more dramatic women?

Renee Oteri: Honestly, I just wasn’t really a part of it because, not necessarily by choice, it’s just – I don’t know. I feel like there were so many times were I’m where was I when that happened? Like I just – I don’t know. I don't know how it happened, honestly. I don’t involve myself anyway. I don’t – that’s just who I am. I don’t bad mouth people. If I say something about someone, I tell them to their face anyway. So I don't know. I wasn’t really a part of those conversations just because – I don't know. I’m not drawn to that. I just – I don’t do it anyway. I don’t ever see it going on and get up and walk out of the room, it just – it just never happened around me.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: And what are your thoughts on will you think Charlene kind of be back and forth with her feelings for Juan Pablo and her feelings on her connection. Is it frustrating for you to watch the episodes that – is it surprising at all?

Renee Oteri: You know, it’s frustrating to see now. I had no idea that she felt the way that she felt. And I had no idea that she was so confused this whole time. You know, so yes. It’s kind of frustrating. I mean, I get it. She really wants to give it a fair shot and not have any regrets, you know. That would be awful if she leaves and has, you know, no idea. She’s up in the air. So I mean, I like that she’s – that she is sticking around and, you know, she wants to – she wants to know and be 100 percent on that.

And then like she said in the episode, you know, in the last episode, she – she’s going to just give it another shot and see how she feels and go from there. I mean it would be awful for her to leave with regret, you know. So I don’t – I mean, it’s frustrating, yes, because other people are going home that really wish we truly like him and want to be there. So, yes, it’s frustrating. But I get her. I get her point of view.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: Great. Thank you.

Operator: Your next question comes from Evan Real from In Touch.

Evan Real: Hey, Renee. How’s it going?

Renee Oteri: Hey, Evan. I’m good. How are you?

Evan Real: I’m good. So do you think that Juan Pablo knows what he wants? He seems to change his mind a lot. Like about what he’s comfortable doing and what he’s not comfortable doing. Do you think he might be a bit confused about what he really wants?

Renee Oteri: Honestly, yes. Watching it, it does seem like that. You know, and I don't know what goes on when I’m not around, you know. So seeing these conversations unfold, yes, it does seem like he’s a little bit confused. However, you know – I don't know. When he’s with me, we are on like the family level, like that’s what we talk about, you know. And when he’s with the other girls, it’s just – it’s just different.

So I think that each girl is bringing out something different in him. And I’m – yes, I mean he seems confused as to what he wants, you know. It’s just – it’s a different lifestyle whichever way you look at it.

Evan Real: Right. Now you mentioned before that he seems like when – now that you’re watching it back, he seems to have found really strong connections with Clare and Nikki. They both have really strong personalities. What was like the most tense moment you witnessed between Clare and Nikki while filming?

Renee Oteri: You know, honestly, like I wasn’t really around a lot of the – I don't know. I mean, I didn’t really see a lot of drama. I mean, honestly, off the top of my head, I couldn’t – I couldn’t think of a time.

Evan Real: Right. (inaudible).

Renee Oteri: I’m hearing a lot – I’m learning – oh, go ahead. Sorry.

Evan Real: Sorry. Why do think that they might see each other as competition?

Renee Oteri: I mean, well, they’re both drop dead gorgeous, you know. You can tell – you can tell just by the way that he looks at a lot of the girls, that he’s interested. I mean, you can – you can just – you can look at him and see that. So, yes. I mean, that’s just my personal opinion. You know, I think they can both sense that.

Evan Real: Right. Great. Thank you.

Renee Oteri: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question comes from Lesley Messer from ABC News.

Lesley Messer: Hi, Renee. I just – I noticed on a lot of your conversations with Juan Pablo, he mentioned not kissing you out of respect, not just for Camila but your son as well. And I – and I wasn’t sure if there were things that maybe you had told him that your son would be uncomfortable seeing that we didn’t see on television?

Renee Oteri: No. I – no, we never had that conversation. Actually – and I made this very clear to Juan Pablo in the – that I did talk to my son before I left. And he knew for the most part what I was doing.

Lesley Messer: Right.

Renee Oteri: Does he understand it? No. But I was honest with him. That’s the relationship that I have with my son. You know, he’s not like in a bottle somewhere. We definitely talk about everything. And I want my son to see love. Like I want him to see that. So I wouldn’t be ashamed if he saw me kiss him, you know, on television. I just – I wouldn’t – so, no. I didn’t – I didn’t have that conversation with him. I never said anything that would make him think that. But that was his personal opinion. That’s the way he felt, you know. He didn’t want to make Ben mad.

And so, once I – yes, I mean unless I told him no, Ben’s not going to come after you ...

Lesley Messer: Right.

Renee Oteri: He’s like, all right, cool. Let’s do this.

Lesley Messer: Was that frustrating on some level because it seems like you were pulling at your hair and I – and I didn’t know if you were frustrated on some level that he seemed to be more concerned about something that you, as you said, had already dealt with. Was that frustrating for you?

Renee Oteri: Well, honestly, I didn’t know that was the reason at the time for the week leading up to it, you know. I knew at the very – I knew when he – when he confronted me about it – when he had had that conversation with me. And I said, listen, you know, Ben’s not going to care. So leading up to that, I didn’t realize it was about Ben. I thought it was about me.

Lesley Messer: Right.

Renee Oteri: And so, yes. So I’m kind of like OK, well I don’t think though he’s interested because, you know, he’s kissed a lot of girls, he hasn’t kissed me, am I not kissable, you know, what’s going on? So I didn’t – I thought I was – it was more of like – I don't know. It was more of an issue with myself, you know.

Lesley Messer: Right. So if anything, maybe it was a bit of a – I don’t want to put words in your mouth, but it almost sounds like you weren’t that relieved when you found out it was about Ben and not about something else.

Renee Oteri: Yes. No, I definitely was relieved. Yes, for sure.

Lesley Messer: Thank you.

Renee Oteri: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question comes from Lori Peters from New York Splash.

Lori Peters: Hi, Renee. How are you?

Renee Oteri: Hi. Good. How are you?

Lori Peters: Great. So when Nikki kind of got a hometown date with Juan Pablo’s family in Miami, how do you react to that?

Cathy Rehl: She can’t – excuse me. That hasn’t happened yet.

Renee Oteri: Oh, yes. Oh, I know.

Cathy Rehl: So we really can’t talk about it.

Lori Peters: OK. OK. So how do you feel that Juan Pablo would be with Ben?

Renee Oteri: How do I feel that he would be – how he’d be with Ben?

Lori Peters: Yes.

Renee Oteri: Oh. I mean, he – you can just tell that Juan Pablo is a great dad. He would – he would be great with my son. I can already tell that.

Lori Peters: Yes.

Renee Oteri: He’s funny. He’s outgoing. He’s a great guy. And you can just tell. Some people are, you know, you can just tell. He’s as naturally good with people and naturally good with kids. And he has, you know, Camila and he’s already been through that. So, yes. I definitely think he’d be good with Ben.

Lori Peters: And what makes you so grounded compared to all the other girls?

Renee Oteri: Well, I mean I feel like a lot of the girls are really grounded. I am one of the oldest ones there. So, you know, I’m 32. Some of the girls are a little bit younger to what -- Cassandra is 21. So I don't know. I mean, I’ve been through a lot. I’ve been married, divorced, have an eight year old, you know. So I kind of I’ve been through a lot and I don't know. I mean, I’m not – I don’t think I’m any more grounded than anyone else there. It’s just I think I’m just older. Old.

Lori Peters: Chris Harrison just said like you were like the most (inaudible) around. Thank you.

Renee Oteri: Thank you.

Operator: Your next question is a follow up from Cara Sprunk from Us Weekly.

Cara Sprunk: Hi, Renee.

Renee Oteri: Hi.

Cara Sprunk: You know, everyone keeps talking about what a great dad Juan Pablo is. But does not really a relation – I mean, in your case, yes it is in relationship to the man-woman relationship. But beyond that, like why do you think (inaudible) and saying that instead of talking about other good qualities?

Renee Oteri: Why do I think everyone is just saying he is a good dad, well, you know, I’ve heard lots of great and wonderful things about him. But for me, that’s a super attractive trait because that’s something that stands out more is that he is dad. And, you know, he – we can relate and talk about a lot, you know, a lot more. So, I mean though, he’s – I don't know. I mean I’ve heard lots of amazing qualities. Well, everyone compliments him. But that’s just – that’s an – a plus in my book.

Cara Sprunk: I mean, it definitely seems he could relate more to you again because you wouldn’t have to (inaudible) because you both have children.

Renee Oteri: Yes, exactly.

Cara Sprunk: And you said he was really funny. He was always making you laugh?

Renee Oteri: Yes. Juan Pablo is hilarious. He is hilarious. I don’t think he means to be funny. It’s more like a sound effect. And, you know, sometimes he says things – I don’t want to say language barrier, but, you know what I mean. He’s – he’s –he’s just too hilarious. He’s a really funny guy. And, yes. He’s got a great personality.

Cara Sprunk: Yes. (inaudible) seems he’s funny because he – because of the language barrier but he’s intentionally funny sometimes?

Renee Oteri: Yes, he is. Sometimes he is but a lot of times, I don’t think he’s trying to be funny. He’s just funny.

Cara Sprunk: Thank you.

Renee Oteri: Thank you.

Operator: Your next question is a follow up from Amanda Hamilton Sy from Your Tango.com.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: Hi, again.

Renee Oteri: Hey, Amanda.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: Who do you feel like is your biggest competition in the house?

Renee Oteri: Oh, the biggest competition. I mean, honestly, they’re all amazing women. But I – I don't know. I would – I would say Clare because just my personal opinion, I can see the way – I’d personally seen it, just the way he looks at her. I would say Clare. But I don't know. I mean, he also – I mean he laughs a lot with (Chelsie), a lot with (Chelsie). And I don't know. At this point it’s tough because you can tell he’s got something for everyone.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: And you’re definitely a fan favourite this season. Everybody loves you. If this doesn’t end with you receiving the final rose from Juan Pablo, would you ever consider being the bachelorette?

Renee Oteri: Yes, if it doesn’t – if it doesn’t end in my favor – you know, honestly, I do want to fall in love. I do want to get married. I do want to have kids and –more kids. And that’s my ultimate goal. And you know, obviously I’m hoping that this does work out for me. So trying to not think too far ahead of that.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: Great. Thank you.

Renee Oteri: Thank you.

Operator: Your next question is a follow up from Beth Kwiatkowski from Reality TV World.

Beth Kwiatkowski: Hi, Renee.

Renee Oteri: Hi, Beth.

Beth Kwiatkowski: So there have been a few different media reports there about Juan Pablo since the show began airing that are pretty negative. And from watching the show back or reading any of those reports, do you still feel the same way about him as you did when filming ended or you left the show? And if not, what’s changed? If so, what changed?

Renee Oteri: No, absolutely. I mean, I definitely know him. And you know, obviously people are going to write things and say things that may or may not be truly but I mean, honestly, you really do get to know each other really, really well. And yes. I mean, I still feel the same about him now than I did the moment, you know, I met him. And our relationship gets stronger and stronger. So yes, I don’t have anything – I can’t – I mean, I have nothing negative to say.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. Based upon what Juan Pablo told you and the other women he was looking for in a wife. And then looking back on his elimination decisions and his actions with girls so far this season, do you think he truly was looking for what he insisted to you girls?

Renee Oteri: Yes. I truly believe that he wants to get married. I mean, honestly, he wants that. And he wants more kids. And – and – and I do believe that. I mean, obviously it’s – I mean watching it now, it does seem like he’s, you know, kind of wishy-washy. But I don't know. He’s – I know deep down about that that’s what he wants. He wants to get married. And he wants to have a family. So ...

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. And you mentioned earlier how, you know, you believe Nikki and Clare are gorgeous and what not. And obviously they seem to be front runners at this point. But they’re also the least – the least liked women in the house. So, yes, do you think jealousy played a role in how the other women perceive them? Or do you think the bachelor who had issues with either Nikki or Clare were justified in feeling that way? I guess what are your general thoughts?

Renee Oteri: Well, honestly, I can only talk about my personal experiences with them. That’s the one thing I really made sure that when I was – when I started this whole journey, that I really wanted to form my own opinion and not listen to gossip, not listen to anyone else’s opinion and just form my own. So that’s what I have done. That’s what I’m still doing. And, you know, so jealousy, I mean, yes. Girls are always going to be jealous, you know. It’s just the nature of the (inaudible). But I mean I – I don't know.

Cathy Rehl: (inaudible).

Beth Kwiatkowski: Great. And you always hear how girls ...

Renee Oteri: I don't know. Say that again?

Cathy Rehl: I’m sorry.

Beth Kwiatkowski: You always hear how girls in the bachelor see themselves at the end, or they start to envision themselves being the women the bachelor picks and proposes to pretty early on. I guess at this point in the season, how confident were you that you could be the girl to end up with him?

Renee Oteri: Oh, gosh. You know, it’s hard because when you’re – when you’re together and you’re on your one on one date and everything else, you feel that. And you’re like, yes this is – this really could be happening. This really could be it. And, you know what? It’s hard. It’s different – it’s a totally different style of dating. So you kind of – it’s like a rollercoaster, you know. You go up and down. And you go up and down with your emotions all the time. And it’s hard. You got to kind of stay focused and hang on to your moments with him and hang on to your memories of him and, you know, what’s in the future. So I don't know. I mean, it’s hard.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. Thank – I’m sorry. What were you going to say?

Renee Oteri: I don't know. I can’t – I (inaudible) – I don't know. Did I even answer your question?

Beth Kwiatkowski: I think you did.

Renee Oteri: I (inaudible) I’m rambling. No, ask me again. I’ll answer it better.

Beth Kwiatkowski: Yes. No, I was just going with how confident you felt basically at this point compared to his connections with the other (inaudible).

Renee Oteri: Oh, yes. Yes. OK. So like I said, some days you feel super confident and on other days, you just don’t.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. Thanks a lot, Renee.

Renee Oteri: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question is a follow up from Lesley Messer from ABC News.

Lesley Messer: Hello again.

Renee Oteri: Hey.

Lesley Messer: I was just wondering if Ben is watching the show with you.

Renee Oteri: Ben is not watching the show. You know, my son watched (Desiree) and loved (Desiree) season. Loved it. We watched every moment of it together. And now he’s just – he’s too busy. He’s too cool. He doesn’t want to watch mom on TV. So I’m like, OK.

Lesley Messer: Has he asked you any questions about it since you got home? I know you’ve been sworn to secrecy but did you give him any hints just because he’s your son?

Renee Oteri: No. Nothing. He – but honestly, he’s really wrapped up in his own thing.

Lesley Messer: OK. Thank you.

Operator: Your next question comes from Lori Peters from New York Splash.

Lori Peters: Renee.

Renee Oteri: Lori.

Lori Peters: Do you feel really special on the date when Juan Pablo bought you the dress?

Renee Oteri: Oh, of course I felt special. You know, that was the cool thing about Juan Pablo is, you know, what he does is he kind of gets everyone out of their comfort zone. He knew – he knows I’m not a fancy person. I don’t – I don’t love wearing dresses or high heels or any of that, you know. He knew that would be a special thing for me. And it would totally take me – I don't know. It was – it’s something I would never, ever, ever imagine doing. And so, yes. I think it was – it was all him. He’s very creative. It was meaningful.

Lori Peters: He seems like different, really sweet and sincere with you. Do you – is there a deeper, more serious side of Juan Pablo that we’re not seeing on TV?

Renee Oteri: I’m sorry. You said what? That he’s – you don’t think he is sincere?

Lori Peters: Do you – no, I’m not. I’m saying that – oh, do you see a deeper, more serious side of him that we’re not seeing on TV that maybe you have more insight to?

Renee Oteri: No. I mean, I think that – I mean, he is who he is. And yes, he does have – there are definitely sweet moments in – I mean, you’ve seen him cry, you know. He’s very emotional. And so, I mean, I’ve never – I’ve never seen a man cry before. It was heartbreaking. You know what, it is. So I think that is – it is sweet. And he does have, you know, deep conversations with people. So I mean I don't know how much deeper you can get. But, yes, I think he’s – I don't know. I think he’s very sincere and has deep conversations.

Lori Peters: OK. It sounds like you have a lot of respect for him.

Renee Oteri: Yes, I do. I definitely do.

Lori Peters: OK. Great. Thank you.

Renee Oteri: Thanks.

Operator: And you have a final question from Beth Kwiatkowski from Reality TV World.

Beth Kwiatkowski: Renee, just one last question.

Renee Oteri: OK, Beth.

Beth Kwiatkowski: (Chris Harrison) recently dubbed (Andy the Dark Horse) of the group. And I feel like she’s gotten similar attitude this season in that it’s positive but we haven’t been all that much compared to say, Clare. So what did you think of (Andy) while you were on the show and what are your thoughts on her relationship with Juan Pablo now you’re getting to watch the episodes on TV?

Renee Oteri: Yes. I mean, (Andy) is a great, great girl. She is very strong, very independent. And, you know, I like – I like (Andy) a lot but it got hard, you know things definitely – it got hard for her, you know. Her name was on the date card week after week after week. And, you know, I totally – I get that. So, no. (Andy’s) awesome. She’s awesome. And she’s, you know, coming out of that (inaudible) she had her date last week. And it’s all – it’s all good.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. Thanks, Renee.

Renee Oteri: Thanks.

Operator: And I’m showing no further questions at this time.

Cathy Rehl: Thanks, everybody. We will be coming to you next week with another call. And if you have any questions, please feel free to email either (Mitch Messinger), myself or (Phyllis Liu) at Warner Bros. Thanks for your time and have a great day and a nice holiday weekend too.

Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, this does conclude today’s conference. Thank you for participating. You may now disconnect.

END

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New promo on the Bachelor FB page for tomorrow night.

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I love that promo :laughingoutlou . I wonder what would have happened if "the one" had not left.  The show that keeps giving!

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Now .. Don't forget the very clever editing... The one.....

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Now .. Don't forget the very clever editing...  The one.....

Exactly. She ain't the one!!!!!!

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The one .. Is a voice over...

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The one" is part of a sentence

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