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Season Description

SEASON PREMIERE



BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, JUAN PABLO GALAVIS STARTS HIS SEARCH FOR LOVE

ON ABC’S HIT ROMANCE REALITY SERIES,

“THE BACHELOR,” PREMIERING MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014 ON ABC



The Two-Night Bachelor Premiere Event Kicks Off with

“The Bachelor: Countdown to Juan Pablo” on Sunday, January 5



Soon-To-Be-Wed Bachelor Sean Lowe Pays a Surprise Visit to Juan Pablo to Offer His Advice



This Season’s Highlights Include Private Concerts by Chart-Topping Artist Romeo Santos, Josh Krajcik and South Korean K-Pop Sensation “2NE1”; Romantic Excursions to Seoul, South Korea, Vietnam, New Zealand, Salt Lake City, Utah and Miami, plus a Spectacular Trip to St. Lucia for the Seductive Overnight Dates and the Emotional Finale

SEASON PREMIERE



BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, JUAN PABLO GALAVIS STARTS HIS SEARCH FOR LOVE

ON ABC’S HIT ROMANCE REALITY SERIES,

“THE BACHELOR,” PREMIERING MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014 ON ABC



The Two-Night Bachelor Premiere Event Kicks Off with

“The Bachelor: Countdown to Juan Pablo” on Sunday, January 5



Soon-To-Be-Wed Bachelor Sean Lowe Pays a Surprise Visit to Juan Pablo to Offer His Advice



This Season’s Highlights Include Private Concerts by Chart-Topping Artist Romeo Santos, Josh Krajcik and South Korean K-Pop Sensation “2NE1”; Romantic Excursions to Seoul, South Korea, Vietnam, New Zealand, Salt Lake City, Utah and Miami, plus a Spectacular Trip to St. Lucia for the Seductive Overnight Dates and the Emotional Finale






Juan Pablo Galavis, the former Venezuelan soccer player, stepped out of the limo to meet last season’s Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock, and into the hearts of female fans across the country who were taken with his sincerity, easy-going charm and good looks. The dashing single dad, very devoted to his daughter, Camila, was ready to find love. Juan Pablo became one of the most talked about men of the season despite failing to win Desiree’s heart. The fans spoke and now Juan Pablo is back for his own chance to find the love of his life, wife and stepmother to his daughter. He begins his search for his soul mate, choosing from among 27 beautiful bachelorettes, when the 18th edition of “The Bachelor” premieres MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) , on ABC.

Editors’ note: The two-night Bachelor Premiere Event starts on Sunday, January 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) with “The Bachelor: Countdown to Juan Pablo.”

In “Episode 1801,” Juan Pablo enjoys some time with his adorable daughter, Camila, when he is surprised by a visit from Sean Lowe. Sean offers some pointers on how he should handle his romantic adventure when 27 amazing women come from all over the world to meet him. Although not looking forward to having to send any of these beautiful bachelorettes home, he soon forgets about that when he hears the first screams of excitement from the limousines. It’s obvious the women are out to make a memorable first impression. A gorgeous nurse pulls out a stethoscope and lets him listen to her heart. A free-spirited hippie decides to go barefoot. A vivacious dancer invites him to show her his sexy salsa moves. The real showstopper is a music composer who arrives on a “piano bike,” playing her own composition. Not to be outdone, one woman shows up seven months pregnant. Is it a stunt or an OMG real moment? And one bachelorette brings a date – her dog, Molly.

Juan Pablo tries to calm everyone’s nerves by surprising the women with an impromptu dance party and a spontaneous photo booth. Now, as he tries to get to know the women individually, the stunning nurse impresses him with her commitment to caring for sick children. A lovely single mom connects with Juan Pablo as she shares stories about her eight-year-old son. But things get a little crazy when an overzealous masseuse gets the Bachelor on her massage table and treats him to some of her best moves.

Tensions run high once Chris Harrison brings out the first impression rose, with those who haven’t spoken with the handsome bachelor growing more anxious by the minute. One recently heartbroken woman tearfully relates her story of being left at the altar by her former fiancé. An elegant opera singer, who has come half away around the world to meet Juan Pablo, is totally enchanting. As the party draws to a close, he offers the coveted rose to a stunning beauty, but she is hesitant to accept it. Why?

At the end of the evening, 18 bachelorettes remain to start the exciting adventure with Juan Pablo and begin the search for love.

A list of the bachelorettes will be released shortly.

Romantic and adventurous dates will reach new heights this season, testing the ladies’ perseverance in pursuing their romantic objective, along with fun, exciting and exotic dates that will elicit real and raw passions. A “Winter Wonderland”– complete with ice skating, sledding and a hot tub – is the Los Angeles setting for Juan’s first one-on-one date, culminating in a private concert by blues, rock and soul singer Josh Krajcik. Juan Pablo travels to Salt Lake City, Utah on another individual date to run the world famous “Electric Run” 5K with one lucky woman. A group photo shoot benefitting the Models and Mutts charity causes quite a commotion among the women when two bachelorettes discover how their photos will be handled with Juan Pablo. The Bachelor feels right at home when he invites ten ladies to play a game of futbol at the home of the MSL two-time defending champions, the Los Angeles Galaxy. Jetting off to Seoul, South Korea, Juan Pablo and the remaining women are submerged into a totally different culture. Six women are introduced to the South Korean K-pop superstar group “2NE1,” who teach them one of their choreographed dances. They are shocked to find out that they will perform as their back up dancers in front of a huge audience of screaming fans. Vietnam’s breathtaking natural beauty is the next surprise on their Asian tour. The group journeys on to New Zealand where a thrilling, but mysterious boat trip through the Tutukau Gorge, a spin inside an Ogo and a visit to the famed movie set of Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit” are the backdrop for more romantic twists and turns. Sparks fly at a private concert by chartbuster Romeo Santos in Juan Pablo’s home of Miami. Finally, after spending passionate weeks traveling to a variety of locations, Juan Pablo brings his final three women to the exotic Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Will this sexy single dad find the love of his life or will he miss his chance for a happy ending again?

As in the past, women will continue to be eliminated each week, but if at any point a woman should decide that she’s no longer interested in the Bachelor, she can reject his invitation to continue dating. Some lucky women will meet his family, and he will visit their hometowns for a slice of their lives in an effort to determine the woman with whom he is most compatible.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014
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"The Bachelor" airs MONDAYS (8:00 p.m. - 10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Operator: Welcome to ABC's "The Bachelor" call with Mitch Messinger 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.

Mr. Messinger, you may begin your call.

Mitch Messinger: Thank you very much. Good morning and good afternoon, depending on what coast you guys are on. This is our second call of the Juan Pablo season of "The Bachelor" and we are very happy to have Kelly, one of the girls who is still in the running for Juan Pablo's heart, on the line. She's calling from - or calling in from Atlanta, GA.

Before I completely forget, remember that we have - in addition to, obviously, next Monday's great episode, our third episode of the season, we also have our Sunday night special "The Bachelor Love Stories" where we'll see follow-up to a lot of our successful couples of the franchise, including Trista and Ryan, who will be renewing their vows.

So without further ado, I will - we'll start the call. And remember, on call - I'm sorry, one question and with a follow-up and let everyone have a chance. And then if there is still time to allow for further questions, please ask them then. Thank you.

Operator: And ladies and gentlemen, if you would like to ask a question, please press star then the number one on your telephone keypad.

Your first question comes from Amy Harrington from "Pulp Culture Fashionistas."

Amy Harrington: Hi, thanks so much for your time this morning.

Kelly Travis: Hi, Amy.

Amy Harrington: So tell me, what did you think when you were given the dog costume? The costume at the dog photo shoot.

Kelly Travis: Oh, the dog costume. At first I was shocked just because I didn't know how they were going to get all of my hair in the bald cap. However, I was totally OK with it just because I'm very easygoing. So, you know, it was fun and not a big issue at all. There were definitely worse costumes I would rather be painted than nude, so.

Amy Harrington: Good, good attitude. And were you afraid at all that Juan Pablo wouldn't see you as sexy after you had to be dressed like that?

Kelly Travis: You know what? He had shared a story that he had been put in a bald cap as well. So he made it more comfortable and I think that he obviously knew I wasn't going to be sexy in that. (And so that's) how I was going to come across either way. It wasn't - I think it showed my fun side.

Amy Harrington: Definitely. Well, thanks for your time today.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question comes from Gina Scarpa from ThatsYourReality.com.

Gina Scarpa: Hey, Kelly.

Kelly Travis: Hi, how are you?

Gina Scarpa: I'm good thanks. So, you know obviously the pressure of trying to get Juan Pablo's attention can get to a lot of women and I was wondering how you dealt with the stress of that and competing with the other women.

Kelly Travis: The stress of competing with other women for his attention. You know, my group of girls was pretty good in getting everyone a little bit of (time). And, you know, up to this point we all are in the same boat and now one really had a leg up on anyone else. So I'm a pretty competitive person but in that situation it wasn't - there was not much competition.

I mean, he is - he'll be the first to tell everyone he's very fair. And so he tried to make sure he spent time with everyone. And he's really good about that.

Gina Scarpa: And then also I was wondering, you know, it might be hard to establish such a personal connection early on so what was your immediate attraction to Juan Pablo or what were your initial feelings for him?

Kelly Travis: My initial feeling's that he's very laid back and funny and I, you know, use my humor for everything. Like that's a huge part of my personality, so. I went in, like, being friendly with him and trying to create a friendship first because I think that for me relationships start with friendship and humor and laughing and so that's what I went in doing.

Gina Scarpa: Great. Thank you so much.

Kelly Travis: Thank you.

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

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

Kelly Travis: Hi, Beth.

Beth Kwiatkowski: So the show billed you as the dog lover and, while it's cute, it seems like some viewers are having a hard time taking you seriously as a contestant because of that. Similar to how Lucy was dubbed the free spirit. So what's your actual current job and did it bother you that producers chose to call you dog lover instead of anything else or was that at your request?

Kelly Travis: My current job I do business development for a construction company so I actually have a job. I honestly didn't think it was going to be that big of a deal. I didn't think the viewers would automatically assume I'm unemployed and I think it was supposed to be funny. I mean, again, I view myself as funny so I think it was taken a little out of context.

And now reading, you know, comments like - my friends tell me, "Oh, Kelly. People think you don't have a job." And it doesn't bother me because I know I truly have a great job that I am great at. However, I am passionate about animal rescue and I am a dog lover, obviously. So I think it was just supposed to be funny and everyone took it out of context.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. Got you. So did you want to bring your dog Molly with you on the show and therefore ask the producers permission? Or was it the type of situation where the producers actually suggested you bring her along with you and did you ever worry Juan Pablo might react negatively to the fact you always had a dog with you?

Kelly Travis: Well, she wasn't always with me. She lives in the house, first and foremost. You know, it came up in casting. One of the producers asked what I was hesitant on. And, truly, to be gone for potentially nine weeks I didn't want to put my dog in boarding that long. And it would be hard for me to find someone to watch her that long.

So I jokingly said, "Well, can I bring my dog," and they were like, "Sure." And then that's how it happened. It was as casual as that. There wasn't a big conversation on it. She's a great dog and did great in the house and the girls loved her. So it just was a very casual conversation. It was not a big deal.

It's funny. I didn't realize that no one had ever brought a dog on the show. I mean, I didn't realize it was going to be such a big deal.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK, awesome. Thanks, Kelly.

Kelly Travis: Thank you.

Operator: Your next question comes from Jennifer Peros from "Us Weekly Magazine."

Jennifer Peros: Hi, Kelly. Thanks so much for joining us.

Kelly Travis: Hi, Jennifer.

Jennifer Peros: So wanted to see - what were some of the other girls' reactions to Molly being in the house? Did everyone lover here? Were there some girls that weren't so crazy about it?

Kelly Travis: Oh, there were some girls in the beginning that were jealous. One of the girls, Chelsie, she loves her dog, throws it birthday parties. I mean, she'd told me several times, she was like, "I wish I had my dog there." So I think at first there was a little bit of jealousy for some girls.

There are two girls that aren't dog people and I totally get that. And so they didn't understand it. But probably after night two of living in the house, everyone adored her. Because she really is very relaxed and she makes it feel like a home. And I think, after everyone being away from home and being used to having their dog around, to have a dog around truly did make it a home. So in the end, everyone loved her.

Jennifer Peros: Good. And then just a second question. I mean, tell us a little bit about, like, what Juan Pablo is really like. Maybe some things that we haven't seen on camera. Like, what did you learn about him, I guess?

Kelly Travis: You know, I thought he would be more serious than he actually is. I know in (Des's season) he didn't get much air time but he's very, like, playful and relaxed and funny. And, you know, he's definitely this outgoing personality that we didn't see on (Des's season) and I don't know that we've seen much of it yet.

You know, the first night we had a photo booth and a dance party and, I mean, it's truly part of who he is. He's just kind of relaxed and easy going and stays out of all the drama. Just very relaxed.

Jennifer Peros: Great. Thank you so much.

Kelly Travis: thank you.

Operator: Your next question comes from Valerie Nome from "OK! Magazine."

Valerie Nome: Hi, Kelly.

Kelly Travis: Hi, Valerie.

Valerie Nome: I wanted to find out did Juan Pablo seem sincere about finding love and why or why not?

Kelly Travis: He did seem sincere about it. I mean, he's a very genuine person and you can tell that in talking to him about anything. You know, he has a lot of passion for everything he does and I think he made that very clear in the house - that he was there, you know, to find a wife and a step mother for his daughter.

And there was nothing that made us think otherwise. I mean, he was very genuine the entire time. So I think, yes, he is there to find love.

Valerie Nome: And do you think he's a good dad and why or why not?

Kelly Travis: I do. I think that he's a great dad. He's, you know, made it a point that it's - Camilla is the biggest part of his life and she always will be his princess. And, you know, he's definitely a playful dad and uses the role as dad to, you know, play with his child and I think her mother's probably more, you know, the one that puts her foot down. He doesn't seem like he does that

But he does seem like a good dad. You know, we didn't get to see him up to this point with his daughter so it's - we just go off of how he talks about her. And every time he talks about her his face lights up, so.

Valerie Nome: OK, great. Thank you.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

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

Amanda Hamilton Sy: Hi, Kelly. Thanks for taking the call today.

Kelly Travis: Hi, Amanda.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: Is there a bachelorette or maybe more than one bachelorette in the house that you're worried is not in the house for the right reasons?

Kelly Travis: You know, it's hard to take Lucy seriously just because she made a comment that, you know, she doesn't know how she would be a mother when she acts like a child herself. So it's kind of hard to take her seriously. And even watching her, I'm sure, the audience doesn't take her seriously. But she's the only one that you really get the sense of, like, "Hmm. Why are you here, Lucy?"

Amanda Hamilton Sy: And who do you feel like is your biggest competition in the house for Juan Pablo's attention?

Kelly Travis: Right now my biggest competition is probably Clare just because she got the first one-on-one date. So there's definitely some initial attraction there.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: Great. Thank you.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

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

Evan Real: Hey, Kelly.

Kelly Travis: Hi, Evan. How are you?

Evan Real: I'm doing well. So for the girls who Juan Pablo is finding connections with including yourself do you feel like, you know, they're mom material or not since that is so important to Juan Pablo?

Kelly Travis: You know, the only one that I truly question being mom material would be Lucy. And the other girls - I mean there are some young girls but they - you know, Cassandra's the youngest and she's already a mother. And she's the - the other girls are very mature for their age. There's - with the exception of maybe one.

Evan Real: Yes.

Kelly Travis: But whenever I talk to them they seem like that's what they want. And you can only, you know, we only know so much about each other. So I can only go off what they say. But they're all great girls. I mean, he has a great group. I don't think that anyone, with the exception of Lucy, would be, you know, not a good mother at this point.

Evan Real: Right. And then also for those girls who are finding connections with Juan Pablo - do you think that the ones who may not be there for the right reasons could break Juan Pablo's heart? Because it seems like he sincerely wants to find love and a good, you know, a mother figure for Camilla at the end of this.

Kelly Travis: Right. It does seem like he does want to find love. So I think that if he ended up choosing someone, you know, that doesn't seem like she's there for the right reason it would probably break his heart. Because, you know, he's putting himself out there and putting his daughter out there and it's a big step for him.

So to end up with someone that was just there for a joy ride or whatever it may be ...

Evan Real: Right.

Kelly Travis: I think he would definitely get his heart broken.

Evan Real: Right. Great. Thank you so much.

Kelly Travis: Thank you.

Operator: Your next question comes from comes from Lynda Hirsch from "Creators Syndicate".

Lynda Hirsch: Hi, Kelly. Thanks for talking to us today.

Kelly Travis: Hi, Lynda.

Lynda Hirsch: You know, the show obviously is edited. It has to be. When you watched Monday's show - air show - did you go, "Well, what happened to this? And why did they put this in there?" What was your feeling about watching an episode?

Kelly Travis: You know, Monday's show was pretty accurate in terms of the Victoria blow up then, you know, walking it back. That's exactly how I remember it happening. You know, it was like, mm, well, you can't really edit anything because that's really what happened.

I didn't watch it and think, "Oh, why didn't they show this?," and, "Why didn't they show that?" I thought that the very end of, like, my interview after getting a rose was short because we - but Victoria took up most of that time. So I understand it. But truly Monday's episode was exactly how it happened. I mean, there was no changing that.

Lynda Hirsch: Thank you very much, Kelly.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question comes from Sammi Torino from "TV Grapevine."

Sammi Torino: Hi, Kelly. How are you?

Kelly Travis: Hi, good. How are you?

Sammi Torino: Very good, thank you. And I want to say I'm a fellow dog lover too so I'm so happy you're on the show (with actually) your baby.

Kelly Travis: Oh, good. Good.

Sammi Torino: My question for you is on the first rose ceremony, he also included - Juan Pablo also included your dog in the rose ceremony. How did that make you feel?

Kelly Travis: I know. I, you know, it's funny. Whenever he said, "Kelly and Molly," all the girls were like, "Aww." And in my head I'm like, "Of course he should say both of us because we kind of are a package deal." Like, you know, everyone else is like, "Aww, that's so cute." I'm like, "No, of course."

So I thought it was cute but at the same point we are a package deal. And, you know, you can't just say me without her so.

Sammi Torino: And my other question too is how does Juan Pablo react to Molly? Does he play with her while he's in the house with you? Or ...

Kelly Travis: Yes. You know, it's cute. Every time he comes into the house she goes up and greets him and, like, jumps on his little leg and wags her tail. And he always says hello to her. And, I mean, he's definitely a dog person. He's had dogs before. He just travels too much for them now.

And it's cute. I think Mo - I think dogs are good judges of character and she likes him so that's good.

Sammi Torino: Glad to hear it. Thank you so much and say hi to Molly for me.

Kelly Travis: I will. Thanks.

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

Lori Peters: Hi, Kelly. How are you?

Kelly Travis: Good. How are you?

Lori Peters: Great. So I read that when Juan Pablo surprised you with coming into the Venezuela breakfast that you weren't wearing any makeup and also you had to wear the bald cap. So are you concerned about how he sees you?

Kelly Travis: You know, it's funny. I wake up earlier than everyone to let Molly out. So I get up before the girls. And I had actually had an eye injury, like, two days prior to that so I couldn't wear contacts and I had on glasses and I'm just not comfortable in glasses. It's just one of those things that I don't like myself in glasses.

So I go downstairs and he's in the kitchen making breakfast. And it's such a sweet gesture and I feel like such a jerk because he was like, "Good morning," and I'm like, "Oh. Hi." And, like, running outside. I'm like how am I going to sneak upstairs to put on makeup?

Because, you know, typically if I'm dating in the real world, I wouldn't let a guy see me that early without getting ready. And eventually the person you're dating does see you that way but you're still trying to impress. And he's there trying to impress us, cooking breakfast. And here I am in like a nighty and knee-high socks with glasses on.

So it was not my comfort zone for sure. But it wasn't a huge deal. It's one of those things like, "OK, well, I guess I have to get over it." Not ideal for sure. And the bald cap was not ideal for sure. But if he can get past those two things then we have something we're working with.

Lori Peters: And so it seemed like in the beginning, on the first episode, Molly really didn't like Juan Pablo. Did Molly get to play with Camilla?

Kelly Travis: No, Molly didn't get to play with Camilla. And (at) the first episode, (you got to think) - Molly is in a new place and she's getting out of a car that she's never been. And there's cameras and she's just like, "Oh, OK. I don't really know you. I'm going to go explore elsewhere."

You know, she likes him now. They have a great relationship now. But in the beginning, I'm sure, it was a little awkward for her.

Lori Peters: Thank you.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question comes from Carrie Bell from "People Magazine."

Carrie Bell: Hi. Good morning.

Kelly Travis: Good morning.

Carrie Bell: I was wondering - the Victoria thing was fantastic television to watch. I can't imagine really what it was like experiencing it in person. Can you kind of talk about - did you expect that sort of, kind of, explosion from her? Or was it totally out of the blue, out of context, like, just did it, kind of, take you guys completely by surprise?

Kelly Travis: Oh, you know, it's funny. I think Victoria had been drinking all day. So I was in the van with her on the way over to get ready for the night part of the date. And she was very loud and, I mean, I'm sure you guys saw that she made a comment that I said I wanted to put a bark collar on her. Because she was being so loud and it just kept - I mean she just kept drinking.

And ultimately, like, in my head I envisioned that happening. But I didn't think it would happen to that extent. And it truly was like a light switch. Like, one minute she was just being loud and the drunk girl to the next minute she was throwing our stuff everywhere.

And I even think that it, you know, watching it, it didn't look as bad as it actually was. I mean, it was probably the worst drunk mess I've ever seen. I mean she was a complete disaster. And I doubt she re - I don't know how she didn't wake up the next day with the worst hangover. Because she was a disaster.

But it was just like a light switch. We didn't see - I mean we saw her getting drunk, obviously, and kind of slurring. But we didn't see it going to, like, a full out explosion.

Carrie Bell: OK. And then my other question is when you - you know, obviously you know some stuff about Juan Pablo as you go in because you've seen him on the other season. And, you know, I'm sure they tell you some things and you have a couple of, you know, moments when you first meet him. But, you know, at this point, you know - well, obviously it's a backup because, you know, now it's further along but - at this point in the process, you know, were you thinking, like, he could be the one? Or, I mean, were you still like, "Yes. OK. I'm still in this. He could be the - he could really potentially be a husband to me?"

Kelly Travis: I mean, I move slower than, you know, say a Clare. You know, Clare is very quick when it comes to guys and I think that you can see in episode. She is the emotional girl. And I think that after their first date she thought, "Oh, I can see myself with Juan Pablo for the rest of my life."

But for me I need more than just, you know, a few one-on-one times to say this is husband material. So I saw, you know, a great guy up to this point. And obviously I want to end up with a great guy. But it wasn't one of those things where I was like, "Yes. Like, this is someone that I want to spend the rest of my life with."

Because that's just not how I'm wired. And some of the other girls are. It's just not me at all. So I'm definitely, like, at a point where it's like, "Oh, he's fun," and I want a deeper connection. But up to this point I'm not head over heels and thinking he's my husband.

Carrie Bell: I think that sounds sensible. Thank you.

Kelly Travis: Thanks. Thank you.

Operator: Your next question comes from Valerie Nome from "OK! Magazine."

Valerie Nome: Hi. What was Juan Pablo best quality and what did you think his least appealing quality was and why?

Kelly Travis: His best quality during this was probably the fact that he's extremely fair. And he made all of us feel like we were definitely going to get time with him and to share part of ourselves. Because I think that, you know, in past seasons some girls have felt like they didn't get enough time.

And then, you know, he has said, like, "I will be completely fair throughout this whole season." I think that he made sure that he was.

His worst quality? I mean, it's - I won't even say that it's like a bad quality but there is a little bit of a language barrier. And for me I joke all the time and so I would have to explain some of my jokes. And so it was not working in my favor at all. Like, I'm like, "Oh, no. He's not even going to get it." I'm like, "You know, like giddy." He's like, "No." I'm like, "OK."

So that's probably the one hindrance on the whole thing.

Valerie Nome: And do you think he's still hung up on his ex, Carla, and why or why not?

Kelly Travis: I wouldn't say that he's still hung up on her. I think that they have a very close relationship and he makes sure that we all know that. And, you know, she is one of his best friends. And I feel like that's how it should be. Whenever you have a daughter with someone, in order to maintain a great relationship with your daughter, which is what he wants, I think it's great that they're close friends. But I don't think he's necessarily hung up on her.

Valerie Nome: Thank you.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

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

Beth Kwiatkowski: Hi, Kelly.

Kelly Travis: Hi, Beth.

Beth Kwiatkowski: So you talked a little bit earlier about when Juan Pablo saw you without makeup and you were in your glasses and such. I guess, did you already have a little bit of an insecurity about people seeing you without makeup before going on the show or did Juan Pablo actually react in some way that gave you an insecurity about how you looked that morning? Like, maybe he did something to spark a little emotional reaction in you or something?

Kelly Travis: No. I think our - it's not that I have an insecurity about it. My grandmother is very old fashioned. I mean, I'm from a small town in Georgia and we're just very southern. And she always said, "Never let a man see you without your face on." And I guess I've always, you know, especially in the beginning, I've always gotten ready and put myself together. Because I feel like if they're taking the time to take me on a date and that sort of thing then I should take the time to get ready.

So it wasn't necessarily that he sparked this insecurity or that this insecurity was there before. I think it's just been ingrained in me, you know, growing up in a southern family that you don't let a man see you without your face on. And I don't wear much makeup. It's not like I look like a totally different person without makeup. It's just one of those things that I've always been told when I was little. And after going on one date with him, I wouldn't typically let someone see me without my makeup on.

So it threw me for a loop. But it wasn't a huge insecurity.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. And did you kind of get the vibe during the show that looks were very important to Juan Pablo? Or did you believe he was truly looking for his match in every other way?

Kelly Travis: Well, I think every girl's beautiful and I think men are visual creatures so it definitely plays a part in it for sure. But I don't think he, I mean, I didn't get a vibe that he was just into looks or anything of that sort. Because he did try to get to know us better and on a deeper level. And some gorgeous girls went home night one.

So it's not like he went around and said, "Oh, she's the prettiest. I'm going to keep her." Because there were definitely some very, very pretty girls that went home night one.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. Sure and do you see any frontrunners emerging this early on in the season. Like, did any bachelorette stand out to you because they seemed to have a great connection with Juan Pablo or maybe he seemed very interested in them?

Kelly Travis: Right no Sharleen. You know, there's definitely some chemistry between them. And she got the first impression rose. And I think that he definitely is intrigued by her, which we all are intrigued by her as well. I mean, she's very - she's a classy girl. And she's the epitome of a woman. And I think that that's definitely our biggest competition. I mean, she's a very intriguing girl.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. Thank you, Kelly.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question is a follow-up from Amanda Sy from YourTango.com.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: Hi, again.

Kelly Travis: Hi.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: You mentioned that you move slower but do you believe in love at first sight?

Kelly Travis: I believe in lust at first sight. I don't believe in love at first sight. I think that love requires, you know, being able to overcome so much of life's, kind of, whatever life throws at you. And I don't think that you can figure that out in the very beginning of meeting someone.

Maybe I'm wrong and maybe it exists but I personally haven't experienced it and I think that you have to build a friendship with someone in order to get through, like, life's obstacles. I don't think you can really tell that from first impressions. So I personally don't believe love at first sight.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: What's the best love advice you've ever received?

Kelly Travis: The best love advice I've ever received is probably do what makes your heart beat the fastest. And truly that's what I've tried to follow. You know, I think that if you follow your heart and you're doing something that you're passionate about and you're in love with someone that every day you want to wake up and do things to make them happy, then you can't go wrong.

And to this day, I mean, that's the best advice I've received.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: And then, we've seen this in past seasons obviously. It's not only one dramatic breakdown that we're going to see. I'm sure that there'll be more to come this season. Did you have any worries or fears going into the house having seen some of the past dramas in past seasons?

Kelly Travis: I was definitely a little apprehensive going into the house. I have never had female roommates. So going into a house and living with, you know, 20 other girls, you know, you're - I was truly worried that they were going to be completely nuts. And luckily we've got great girls in our house. And it wasn't, you know, major chaos all the time.

But going into it I was definitely apprehensive about the girls. You know, I've just always lived alone. And I like it that way. So to have to share things with all these females and have to deal with their emotions it was like, "Oh, no. How am I going to get through this." But it was better than expected for sure.

Amanda Hamilton Sy: Great. Thank you.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question is a follow-up from Valerie Nome from "OK! Magazine."

Valerie Nome: Hi. Which women were you closest to in the show and have you remained friends and why or why not?

Kelly Travis: I am closest with Sharleen and Christy and I intend to remain friends with them for life. You know, they're just great, great women and I will learn from them so much. And, you know, I truly believe that we should surround ourselves with women that empower us to be better. And smart, intelligent, funny, like, gorgeous women. And that's what I try to do in daily life.

And those two girls, I mean, they're just great. Like, Sharleen is my heart and I will be friends with her forever. She's great.

Valerie Nome: Yes. And do you think that Juan Pablo enjoys the fame and attention "The Bachelor" has brought him and why or why not?

Kelly Travis: Do I think he enjoys the fame that it has gotten him? I really don't think that was what he was in it for. I think that he, you know, he's very genuine and he tells us that he was doing it for find love. So I believe him whenever he says that.

Do I think he, I mean, likes the fact that people know him now? Of course, like, what guy doesn't? (He has) an ego. But I don't think that that's why he did it.

Valerie Nome: Thank you.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

Operator: Your next question is a follow-up from Lori Peters from "New York Splash."

Lori Peters: Hi, Kelly.

Kelly Travis: Hi, Lori.

Lori Peters: So how do you feel about, like, extreme sports like bungee jumping, or? I mean I know there was a soccer game but - Does any of that concern you?

Kelly Travis: I love that kind of stuff. Like, I love bungee jumping. I've never been sky diving; I've always wanted to do it. So that part of it didn't scare me at all. And luckily it's not "Bachelor Pad" so I wasn't afraid that we were going to have to eat gross things and, you know, because I'm not really good at that.

But I wasn't really scared that - you know, they give you this quiz and they tell you, like, "What's your biggest fear?" And I was like, "OK. I'm not actually going to put my biggest fear on here because I'm sure that they're going to put me on a date with it if I had put that down." So I tried to steer away from answering those honestly, just in case. But the bungee jumping and extreme sports, that stuff doesn't scare me.

Lori Peters: Oh. OK. And, like, you said on the show that when Victoria was going to be gone that it was less competition so you were glad about that. Do you feel that, like, Lucy isn't competition and who else didn't you feel you had to compete with?

Kelly Travis: I didn't think that Lucy was competition at all. I didn't think that Lauren S. was competition just because she was so quiet and kind of awkward (around him) and she admits that she's out of her comfort zone. So I didn't view that as competition.

Those were the major ones. I didn't really view Elise as competition.

Lori Peters: Yes.

Kelly Travis: I just didn't see a connection between them. So, probably those four girls.

Lori Peters: Thank you.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

Operator: Your final question is a follow-up from Beth Kwiatkowski from "Reality TV World."

Beth Kwiatkowski: Hi, Kelly. Why did you originally apply for "The Bachelor?" Was it really to find love - more specifically find love with Juan? Or were you just thinking it might be a great experience?

Kelly Travis: I didn't know it was going to be him. A girlfriend of mine signed me up. I got out of a four and a half year relationship, like, six months prior to her, you know, signing me up. And it was one of the things where crazier things have happened and if I can put myself out there. And I do think that it works. I think that the show can bring people together that may not have found each other otherwise.

So it - I went on there for potentially finding a connection with him. And I was told that he was fun, he had a great sense of humor and that's what I want in someone. So I definitely went on there to find love. You know, do think crazier things have happened, so.

And it was a great experience, I mean.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. And you were talking just now about Lucy a little bit and how you didn't really see her as competition. But obviously she's a very different type of girl. You know, she loves walking around naked and such. What do you think about Juan Pablo's decision to keep her around at this point in the season? And did that ever make you worry about what that might say about who Juan Pablo is as a man or what he's looking for in a girl?

Kelly Travis: I never questioned him keeping her around because he didn't see how she was in the house, so. In front of him, she was clothed and she is very interesting. I mean, she's intelligent. You talk to her and she has life experiences that are interesting and I can see someone being intrigued by that.

And I did think that eventually their connection wouldn't be strong enough for her to stay around. Just because she is younger and she's, like, the last unicorn. I mean, (you can) keep her around because you're like, "What's going to happen next?" But once you get down to where, "OK. I've got to actually have a connection with someone," you're probably not going to keep her around.

You know, several times I joked because Lucy and Juan Pablo'd be having one-on-one time and everyone's like, "Oh, where's Lucy?" And I'm like, "She's probably found Narnia and has taken him there." I mean, she's just a very different character and I think he was probably intrigued by it at first.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. And what exactly are you looking for in a guy in general and which of those qualities did you see in Juan Pablo that made you feel he'd be a good match for you?

Kelly Travis: For me, I need a guy with passion and he's definitely passionate. You know, he's passionate about music and life and that's truly important to me. And I need a guy that has a sense of humor because life gets hard and if you can't laugh through it then how are we ever going to make it? You know?

And he is funny and he's relaxed and that's important. And I need someone that's intelligent and I want to constantly learn. I have to be learning in a relationship or I get bored quickly. So I want someone that's intelligent and challenges me. And, you know, he definitely had a lot of those qualities that I'm looking for overall.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. And so far this season the girls seem to be getting along really well with one another to the point where they're even truly supporting each other. My guess is that might change once girls develop more feelings for Juan. So could you talk about that a little bit? Like, did tension start settling in at a certain point and therefore do you believe a lot of the friendships formed in the beginning may be weren't genuine?

Kelly Travis: I think in the beginning everyone was on their best behavior. And I think that it's that way every season, I'm assuming. Because you go into a house and you don't want to overstep boundaries and you don't want to rub a person the wrong way. And I know that in the beginning, I rubbed people the wrong way because I went in completely who I am and sometimes I can offend people even when I don't mean to. And I make snarky comments.

And so I think in the beginning everyone was on their best behavior. And then as you start developing feelings for someone you're not going to pretend to like someone when you don't. And you're not going to pretend to be OK with fact that, you know, your girlfriend kissed him and is talking to you about it.

So I'm sure that happens every season but I definitely think friendships will change as it goes on. And I'm sure you'll be able to see that when the show goes on.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK. And just a last quick question, Kelly - has Juan Pablo eliminated any of the girls that really shocked you? Someone maybe you thought was going to get a rose or should have gotten one that got sent home?

Kelly Travis: Up to this point, no, I wasn't really shocked by any of the eliminations. You know, night one there was one girl - and honestly I don't remember her name and that's terrible - but she was a pretty girl and she spoke Spanish and think they just didn't have time to talk. And so that kind of surprised me. But it didn't surprise me when I realized that they didn't have one-on-one time.

Beth Kwiatkowski: OK, perfect. Thanks Kelly.

Kelly Travis: Thanks.

Operator: And there're no further questions at this time.

Mitch, do you have any closing remarks?

Mitch Messinger: No. Just thanking everybody for their time this morning/this afternoon, depending on where you are. And, obviously, if you have any questions about the interviews today or anything else with the show please contact me at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].

Always look for press materials on ABCmedianet.com. And we will talk again, hopefully next week. And thank you again.

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

END

Is anyone keeping track of who JP mentions in his people blog this season ?

He did not mention 2 of the F3 girls (sleuthed via SCs) i.e. Clare and Nikki. But he did talk about Sharlene and the kiss with Andi.
If he did not talk about why he gave Nikki the GR then possibly it is because she is inconsequential to his final journey. He could have deliberately left Clare and her antics out even if she is his final choice.

Did not mention either Clare or Nikki at all...

It started with my one-on-one date with Cassandra. I wanted to make sure early on whether I felt she could be a potential partner, because obviously I don't want to waste her time away from her son.

The date started at the beach, jumping in a water car and enjoying a ride around town. She had no idea the car was a water car. We drove a bit, and then I faked that I was going to stop in front of the beach, but I pressed the gas until we got into the water. She was scared, but soon she figured it out. We cruised to a yacht and had a great time lying in the sun and talking.


After a great afternoon, I took Cassandra to my house and cooked my signature pasta for her. I wanted her to feel as comfortable as possible so she could talk to me without problems.

We had a great date, especially when we were dancing, because she is a good dancer and I knew she felt in her comfort zone. Seeing pictures of her son really melted my heart, because I know how it feels to be away from your child but also wanting to look for someone to spend the rest of your life with.

Getting Our Kicks
As a soccer player, there was definitely going to be a fútbol date, and I couldn't wait to take 10 girls on a group date to StubHub Center, the home of the L.A. Galaxy. Being on a soccer field makes me feel like I'm at home. It was my home for 24 years and sometimes still is.

I played for a bit with some of the Galaxy players to warm up, and then the women showed up. I loved seeing them in sportswear. I'm a easygoing kind of guy, and there is nothing more attractive to me than a woman wearing spandex, sports tops and sneakers.

I trained them before the game to see their level of skills and even had some penalty kicks. I was the goalie, and the girls kicked my butt. The game was awesome – I have never seen 10 girls kick each other so hard, run and kick the ball everywhere. Poor Sharleen got beat up, but she kept getting up and kept playing.

The cocktail party was at the stadium, and that was so great to show the girls how soccer has been in my life and will always be an important part of it. Kissing Andi at the concession stand was very steamy – that place was so hot and things got even a little hotter.

Lucy had her birthday that day at 12 a.m., and I waited until 11:55 to talk to her because I thought she needed a special moment. At 12, I brought her a little piece of cake with a candle and sang "Happy Birthday" to her.

Chelsie Time
My last date of the week was with Chelsie. She is so fun. We danced in the car, and I took her to a bridge. We stopped in the middle, and I made a video where I told her this was our bridge. She said, "We'd better not be jumping off it," and it was great seeing her reaction when she saw the platform and realized that we were, indeed, going to bungee jump off of it.

We put our gear on and walked up the stairs. When I looked down for the first time, I almost s–– my pants. Oh my God, I was scared, but I was not going to show Chelsie that because she would not have jumped with me. She was also super scared. We walked three times front to back, and I tried my best to keep her calm and make her trust me that everything would be okay. Obviously, trust is very important for a relationship, but if she didn't want to jump, I was going to understand because is a hard situation to be in. She trusted me, and we jumped. It was a very scary feeling.


That night, I wanted her to relax and have some dinner in a gorgeous setting, and after that I gave her the rose. What better way to end the date than with a Billy Currington concert for the two of us? I knew she loved him and thought she was perfect for this date. I wasn't wrong.

As I don't like rose ceremonies and their cocktail parties so much, I decided to break into the mansion and cook breakfast for the girls to get them to loosen up (also to see them without makeup and in their pajamas!).

Seeing everyone in their pajamas was great. Some of them didn't care that I was at the house, and Renee showed once again what an amazing woman she is by helping me cook and helping the girls clean up everything. Lucy, on the other hand, came down with a T-shirt and underwear, and she stayed that way for all of breakfast. That's when I realized that she wasn't good for me and my daughter.

I cooked a Venezuelan breakfast: perico, arepas, etc., and they seemed to like it.

The mood was so great that I changed the cocktail party to a pool party, and that was definitely the cherry on top of the ice cream of a great week with the girls.

Don't forget to tune into Sean and Catherine's live wedding on Sunday, and then watch on Monday night for the next chapter in my adventure. Next week we hit the road, and my adventure goes international. And who knows, maybe I find my Seoul mate on the way.

I hope you enjoyed the episode and reading my blog. And once again, to those whom I may have offended with my words, I offer my apologies.

Sinceramente,
Juan Pablo

one thing I noticed in Juan Pablo's latest blog is why is he even talking about Chelsie in present tense but talked about Andi in past tense? I am also surprised he would go ahead and tell Chelsie that's their bridge unless something serious is developing between them. He may like playing the field but I don't think he would intentionally mislead a girl about his real feelings for her if he truly cares for that girl.

Ben Flajnik drove us bonkers his season describing Nicki, his F3, in present tense and Courtney in past tense.

Actually... he and Courtney WERE split from Valentines Day through March's ATFR airing, when Chris Harrison "reunited" them.

BTW, it sure looks like Juan got a LOT of "help" with his blog. I think a ghost writer is doing all the work this season.

From JuanPa's blog ... his line, "Kissing Andi at the concession stand was very steamy – that place was so hot and things got even a little hotter," ... sure reminded me an awful lot of Desiree's line in her blog after episode 4: "I had a bit of a steamy session with Brooks in the spa. Whew!"

When I read Des' line about Brooks, I was firmly on team Chris (!) but spoiled to Brooks being F1. I thought it might be her special call-out to her "F1" since Des & Brooks really did not have much on-air screen time during the episode. Wrong! It was obviously TPTB promoting the spoiler of Brooks being F1 by having Des/her writer include in blog to throw folks off scent.

Now seeing JuanPa give a similar special call out to Andi and their "steamy" make-out session, makes me go hmmm .... Is this TPTB playing up the Andi/JP chemistry ... or ... is it a special call-out to his F1 who did not get much on air time during episode? Guess we need to keep watching!

^^ I noticed his  special mention of Andi's kiss as well. A difference between this and what happened with Brooks is that we all saw his kiss with Andi whereas we didn't actually see it with Brooks.
Not sure if that makes any difference.

Possibly the editors and ghost writers are aware of how we go through the blogs with a fine tooth comb and have stopped allowing the leads blogs to be a love story to their F1 ?

I said this upthread as well but it was pretty strange that he did not mention the GR to Nikki at all whereas he did for Chelsie in ep2.

FROM ABC MEDIANET

On the next "The Bachelor" (1/27)


A SPECTACULAR TRIP TO EXOTIC SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA AWAITS

THE 13 REMAINING BACHELORETTES, ON ABC’S “THE BACHELOR”



                      “K-Pop” Superstars “2NE1” Give a Never-to-be-Forgotten Concert



“Episode 1804” – Juan Pablo starts his international journey to find love with a fascinating trip to Seoul, South Korea. Although he is hesitant to leave his daughter, Camila, behind on this part of the adventure to find his soul mate, he is anticipating exploring the city with 13 amazing women. Six lucky women join Juan Pablo to meet “K-Pop” superstars “2NE1,” the most popular singing group in the country. The mega-stars not only give them personal dance lessons, but a huge surprise. Sharleen shares a perfect date with the Bachelor exploring some traditional Korean foods and locations, until they have a discussion about her becoming a mother. Finally, Juan Pablo escorts six of the ladies on a “Korean Craze,” a whirlwind tour of some of South Korea’s craziest adventures for daring tourists. What happens when Juan Pablo decides not to kiss every woman? The claws come out at the cocktail party and the women clash as they battle for time with the dashing Bachelor in order to build their relationships, on “The Bachelor,” MONDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.



          “K-Pop” superstars “2NE1” put Juan Pablo and six of the women through their paces, teaching them a choreographed routine to one of their chart-topping hits. Kat steals the spotlight with her professional dance moves, while Nikki struggles to keep up and fit in. Then the group drops a bombshell -- Juan Pablo and the six beautiful women will perform as background dancers during a concert in front of a live audience. Kat has no problem showing off her expertise and making sure Juan Pablo knows it. Nikki has a serious case of stage fright she must conquer if she is to continue. At the after party, one woman makes it quite clear she is not a fan of group dates and wants Juan Pablo all to herself.



          A nervous Sharleen, who is questioning her connection with the Bachelor, shares a wonderful, romantic day with him. They explore a quaint Korean market, buying souvenirs and trying local exotic foods. Later, they stop at a traditional teahouse where they share a memorable bond. Sharleen finally drops her reserve and opens up to Juan Pablo about her doubts and fears. And in a very touching moment, the professional opera singer gives him a secret performance in a private courtyard. However, when Juan Pablo questions Sharleen about balancing her career with motherhood, there is a disquieting silence. Will she tell him the truth even it means not getting a rose?



          Six other lucky women are about to go on an outrageous escapade better known as a “Korean Craze,” including singing karaoke, going for a river tour on swan-shaped pedal boats and enduring a fish pedicure. However, things get ugly when one woman tries to steal too much time with Juan Pablo. And to make things more interesting, the Bachelor, with his daughter uppermost in his mind, decides that night to take a step back and not kiss anyone. One woman goes in for a kiss and is rejected. Will that cost her a rose?



          The drama ramps up at the cocktail party as the women agree that anyone already with a rose should give the other women a chance at some alone time with Juan Pablo. But of course, one of the bachelorettes with a rose breaks the agreement and steals the Bachelor away. A face-off between the women ensues, making for a tension-filled room.



          At the end of the night, 11 bachelorettes get to pack their bags for the next stop on the romantic world tour with the dashing Juan Pablo: Vietnam.

         

The 13 remaining women are:
Alli, 26, nanny, Chicago, IL

Andi, 26, assistant district attorney, Atlanta, GA

Cassandra, 21, former NBA dancer, Rochester Hills, MI

Chelsie, 24, science educator, Columbus, OH

Clare, 32, hairstylist, Sacramento, CA

Danielle, 25, psychiatric nurse, St. Louis, MO

Elise, 27, first grade teacher, Forty Fort, PA

Kat, 29, medical sales rep, Scottsdale, AZ

Kelly, 27, dog lover, Atlanta, GA

Lauren S., 26, music composer, Austin, TX

Nikki, 26, pediatric nurse, Kansas City, MO

Renee, 32, real estate agent, Sarasota, FL

Sharleen, 29, opera singer, Heidelberg, Germany



Hosted by Chris Harrison, “The Bachelor” is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss, Martin Hilton and Alycia Rossiter are the executive producers. “The Bachelor” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 stereo surround sound.

jojo47 wrote:FROM ABC MEDIANET

On the next "The Bachelor" (1/27)


          Six other lucky women are about to go on an outrageous escapade better known as a “Korean Craze,” including singing karaoke, going for a river tour on swan-shaped pedal boats and enduring a fish pedicure. However, things get ugly when one woman tries to steal too much time with Juan Pablo. And to make things more interesting, the Bachelor, with his daughter uppermost in his mind, decides that night to take a step back and not kiss anyone. One woman goes in for a kiss and is rejected. Will that cost her a rose?

Oooooh boy! Korean "Craze" means somebody might go crazy.

He said his daughter is not watching the show... AND he kissed quite a few last episode. Zeee damage is done. Camilla already has make-out on the soccer field with Sharleen, make-out in the concession stands with Andi and make-outs with Cassandra and Chelsie to watch later.

No... it is NOT his daughter "uppermost on his mind", but potentially somebody on that group date.