Bachelor 19 - Chris Soules - Media - Tweets - Facebook - IG - *Spoilers & Sleuthing* - Discussion

From what I have heard, the engagement was mutual decision.  She wanted to move to Cali and he couldn't and didn't want to.  They decided to part ways.  No drama involved.

Iowa_hawk_fan wrote:From what I have heard, the engagement was mutual decision.  She wanted to move to Cali and he couldn't and didn't want to.  They decided to part ways.  No drama involved.

Thanks Iowa for that insight. So, now we know he ain't moving anywhere. So, anyone he is gona has to be someone who wants to live and stay in Iowa. This person must truly be in love with him and him with her for this dynamic to work long term.

Maggenzm wrote:Thanks Iowa for that insight. So, now we know he ain't moving anywhere. So, anyone he is gona has to be someone who wants to live and stay in Iowa. This person must truly be in love with him and him with her for this dynamic to work long term.

I think that's true if one of the parties in a relationship has to move, and also true even if neither party has to move. Moving is almost always the case in terms of these show relationships though. Ashley moved to NYC for JP (and now they both moved to Miami for warmer weather); Catherine moved to Dallas; Cody moved to SLC; Des moved to Seattle; Molly moved to Seattle; either Marcus or Lacy will move. Iowa may be somewhat of a "special consideration" but it's not like it's the middle of the Amazon rain forest.

If Chris' season follows true to form I would expect that maybe 20 out of the 25 who meet Chris will have been cast for drama or possible candidates for the next bachelorette and maybe the remaining 5 will be serious contestants for the final rose. Those that are will be well aware they will have to move to Iowa and they will have committed to the move. It remains to be seen if they are telling the truth and Chris is going to have to figure out which one or ones is really being truthful. Whether we see it or not I'm quite sure this will be a topic of conversation between Chris and whoever he picks - probably multiple conversations.

Lucas15 wrote:

Maggenzm wrote:Thanks Iowa for that insight. So, now we know he ain't moving anywhere. So, anyone he is gona has to be someone who wants to live and stay in Iowa. This person must truly be in love with him and him with her for this dynamic to work long term.

I think that's true if one of the parties in a relationship has to move, and also true even if neither party has to move. Moving is almost always the case in terms of these show relationships though. Ashley moved to NYC for JP (and now they both moved to Miami for warmer weather); Catherine moved to Dallas; Cody moved to SLC; Des moved to Seattle; Molly moved to Seattle; either Marcus or Lacy will move. Iowa may be somewhat of a "special consideration" but it's not like it's the middle of the Amazon rain forest.

If Chris' season follows true to form I would expect that maybe 20 out of the 25 who meet Chris will have been cast for drama or possible candidates for the next bachelorette and maybe the remaining 5 will be serious contestants for the final rose. Those that are will be well aware they will have to move to Iowa and they will have committed to the move. It remains to be seen if they are telling the truth and Chris is going to have to figure out which one or ones is really being truthful. Whether we see it or not I'm quite sure this will be a topic of conversation between Chris and whoever he picks - probably multiple conversations.

And, it s so great that they don't have to make this decision alone, IMO, the show has a group of people to guide the lead. Although, we don't see it, I think they are multiple conversations that happen btw CH and the lead which helps stir the course, and you can read the btw the line on CH blog. so, I am excited for Chris journey and I will be rooting for him.

atem wrote:That whole press release was gag worthy!  I hope he gets dumped.  

If that is the story line they are going with, they certainly have made an epic fail, because it is NOT going to win Chris a whole lot of empathy with his mostly female audience.

I am sure the real life truth is far more nuanced, and the press release is a producer spin. Much like they used the "great love" thing with Andi. But it really is a poor choice for this purpose, and has more potential to turn off viewers than engage them.

Chris must have his phone. Cute that he is talking to Brian O.

Kara Evans ‏@karaevans122 14h
So my brother is currently hanging out with brian from the bachelorette and they are snapchatting the new bachelor Chris

I. Am. Weeping.

mtnlvr: I saw that on Brian's twitter feed and was surprised. I'd like to see some actual
tweets during the season. Wonder if that would happen LOL?

Are there just no clues this season or what?

Clues for what? Isn't it just barely beginning.

Mike Fleiss ‏@fleissmeister 54s
Great-- and bizarre-- night one! Gonna be a wild ride...

Waiting for the day he says something new---

Night one? Oops I slept through it.
Night one and only 24 showed up? 
Another Meat and Geek and it would't be real without Chris B crashing the gates with roses again! 
Night one and our lead drank a wee bit too much.
Oops I guess the stomach flu forgot to tell our lead. That poor girl in the red gown.
Night one and Millsy showed up as the 25 lady! And he got a rose the FIR!

Kashathediva wrote:Waiting for the day he says something new---

Night one? Oops I slept through it.
Night one and only 24 showed up? 
Another Meat and Geek and it would't be real without Chris B crashing the gates with roses again! 
Night one and our lead drank a wee bit too much.
Oops I guess the stomach flu forgot to tell our lead. That poor girl in the red gown.
Night one and Millsy showed up as the 25 lady! And he got a rose the FIR!

Or, night one, man did we ever screw up choosing this guy.