The Bachelor Australia - Season 2 - Blake Garvey - ATFR - *Spoilers* - Media & Social Media Discussion #2

ellmack wrote:AllAboutLove, you're so right that Blake does have all the right traits to make a good escort. He has a way of charming the ladies who are wanting to be charmed. I wonder if he ever dabbled, since it's not too big a jump from what he does in the industry anyway.. , just my musings.

Quane, it wouldn't be the first time that a good girl with a good family background went into that kind of industry! :halo:

He definitely has the ability to do well in that arena if nothing else works out. I am of the mind that he is on social media (Twitter, that is) so that he can get his verified status (the blue check/tick mark). Waiting for that to happen because he will gain lots of followers. People love to hate and all that. Ridiculously, I feel bad for him. But that may say more about me than about him. I just feel in the end, no matter what, life is fragile and it is short. He went about things the wrong way, but hopefully, whatever his reasons, he can become a better person from this experience. Life has a way of presenting one with the same obstacles until one learns from them.

braxton wrote:Here's a hint: top 4

Wow Top 4... Sam, Lisa, Louise and Jessica.

Jessica was still in.

Louise was still in.

So were Lisa and Sam.

braxton, you only eliminated Zoe... I know she would not be the one.

Since ellmack has said that it is not a remote possibility that girls from good family background went into that kind of industry... I would say it would have to be between louise and jessica. Hearing that Blake said she was a good kisser, it might be Louise. She has also gone quiet when all Blake filthy business surfaced. Hurm wonder if it is her. She has gone to USA for a trip too...remember the photo she had a ring in the finger and everyone thought it was her the F1. someone text her about the trip and she replied that its something she had to do...as if she was not thrilled about that trip. Maybe it was one of those trips where the client had to go and she has to come along. Anyway...have tried to sleuth for some infor but could not find anything much. I am not really keen to sleuth every web site, in case my old man found out I am sleuthing in the notorious website...he might think his wife is crazy now... looking for escort. LOL!!!

AllAboutLove wrote:Blake's (deflecting) twitter post has made the news... http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/the-bachelor-blake-garvey-and-louise-pillidge-confirmed-to-be-dating/story-fn8yvfst-1227086370577

Interesting comment from this article that I agree with, whether Blake lied or not, he did say these things...

When he proposed, Blake told Sam he was 'in love' with her only. He insists the producers did not encourage him to choose her or to propose. Louise must be very understanding to accept this. Just gets more bizarre....

So the article New Idea are supposedly running is a second-hand story from an anonymous bachelorette? And talks about how Blake and Lou are "about to go public"? And they call that 'confirmation'... Right. They have become such a trashy mag, even more than they already were. I won't believe it til Louise herself announces it.

I just don't see what Blake is getting out of all of this. With every day that passes he is sounding more and more like a pawn in a game being played by someone who clearly has him over a barrel. Just can't find any other reason for him not speaking out CLEARLY () and spelling it out, for his own sanity/sake/reputation. Something really just doesn't add up.

AllAboutLove wrote:He definitely has the ability to do well in that arena if nothing else works out. I am of the mind that he is on social media (Twitter, that is) so that he can get his verified status (the blue check/tick mark). Waiting for that to happen because he will gain lots of followers. People love to hate and all that. Ridiculously, I feel bad for him. But that may say more about me than about him. I just feel in the end, no matter what, life is fragile and it is short. He went about things the wrong way, but hopefully, whatever his reasons, he can become a better person for this experience. Life has a way of presenting the same obstacles before one until one learns from them.

Well, there's a job for him, if all else fails!  

I know what you mean about feeling bad for him.. Right from episode 1 I couldn't stand him. Something seemed very, very 'off' to me and for the duration of the series I would make wisecracks out loud when I was watching, and wanted him to leave empty-handed. It was all that dodgy smile-talking and mumbling, he just didn't seem sincere to me.   Then maybe 5 or 6 wks before the show ended I started reading this forum and saw how much everyone here loved him and thought maybe I'd judged too harshly/quickly. So because of you lot here, I softened to him.   And now, post fall-out, I'm kinda feeling bad for him with how everything seems to be crashing down on him. I'm hoping he is holding up mentally, this whole trial by media when no-one really knows the whole story would be pretty crushing I'd reckon. Even my husband who has been watching this too, and also couldn't stand Blake, has had a slight change of heart. Although he is now convinced there's more to Sam's side of story than what she's putting out there. He went from being on #teamsam to #teamsomethingisfishyhere   Like you said, life is short and fragile. Hopefully there is a positive edge in all of this for all those involved.

Quane wrote:

braxton wrote:Here's a hint: top 4

Wow Top 4... Sam, Lisa, Louise and Jessica.

Jessica is still in.

Louise is still in.

So is Lisa and Sam.

braxton, you only eliminate Zoe... I know she would not be the one.

Since ellmack has said that it is not a remote possibility that girls from good family background went into that kind of industry... I would say it would have to be between louise and jessica. Hearing that Blake said she was a good kisser, it might be Louise. She has also gone quiet when all Blake filthy business surfaced. Hurm wonder if it is her. She has gone to USA for a trip too...remember the photo she had a ring in the finger and everyone thought it was her the F1. someone text her about the trip and she replied that its something she had to do...as if she was not thrilled about that trip. Maybe it was one of those trips where the client had to go and she has to come along. Anyway...have tried to sleuth for some infor but could not find anything much. I am not really keen to sleuth every web site, in case my old man found out I am sleuthing in the notorious website...he might think his wife is crazy now... looking for escort. LOL!!!

Haha, I think trying to sleuth and find her escort page would be difficult. Unless you know the industry or you are willing to go through most of the sites.
But...Her escort profile is surprisingly accurate with her stats, features and description. So if you do happen to see her profile it should make you immediately think of one of the bachelorettes. It does look like she has put on some weight since the escort pics were taken (they are not recent, and even accounting for some photochopping).

braxton wrote:Haha, I think trying to sleuth and find her escort page would be difficult. Unless you know the industry or you are willing to go through most of the sites.
But...Her escort profile is surprisingly accurate with her stats, features and description. So if you do happen to see her profile it should make you immediately think of one of the bachelorettes. It does look like she has put on some weight since the escort pics were taken (they are not recent, and even accounting for some photochopping).

Ok braxton give me another hint... is the name on her profile so obvious or it is in disguise. Oh boy... my curiosity will kill me.

Quane wrote:
Haha, I think trying to sleuth and find her escort page would be difficult. Unless you know the industry or you are willing to go through most of the sites.
But...Her escort profile is surprisingly accurate with her stats, features and description. So if you do happen to see her profile it should make you immediately think of one of the bachelorettes. It does look like she has put on some weight since the escort pics were taken (they are not recent, and even accounting for some photochopping).

Quane wrote:Ok braxton give me another hint... is the name on her profile so obvious or it is in disguise. Oh boy... my curiosity will kill me.

Escorts almost always have a working name different to their real name. No different with this bachelorette.

Another hint: one of the outfits she wears in her escort photos is purple.

ellmack wrote:snipped.... I started reading this forum and saw how much everyone here loved him and thought maybe I'd judged too harshly/quickly. So because of you lot here, I softened to him.   And now, post fall-out, I'm kinda feeling bad for him with how everything seems to be crashing down on him. I'm hoping he is holding up mentally, this whole trial by media when no-one really knows the whole story would be pretty crushing I'd reckon. Even my husband who has been watching this too, and also couldn't stand Blake, has had a slight change of heart. Although he is now convinced there's more to Sam's side of story than what she's putting out there. He went from being on #teamsam to #teamsomethingisfishyhere   Like you said, life is short and fragile. Hopefully there is a positive edge in all of this for all those involved.

Well, I always said there were two Blake's it seemed on the show. I only ever stated I liked the Blake that Sam brought out (tender, caring, protective) and the one with his mum/gran. Whether a farce/acting or real, that was the only Blake I cared for. The after-math of what is happening now, dumping Sam, bubble or no bubble, is just not a mature thing to do, especially not even giving it a shot? From "you are the only one I am in love with" to "I only see you as a friend"? He has reiterated time again that he wasn't coerced to propose. I know that could be lip-service but at the end of the day, he had every option to say no or not go along with something he didn't feel right about, no matter the money/fame/what-have-you. Many bachelors have chosen otherwise. So, once again, the Blake that I liked, the Sam-Blake, is MIA and therefore, the fact he showed up at all, is what keeps me hoping he will get himself sorted. Because he really needs to, in my humble opinion.

AllAboutLove wrote:

ellmack wrote:snipped.... I started reading this forum and saw how much everyone here loved him and thought maybe I'd judged too harshly/quickly. So because of you lot here, I softened to him.   And now, post fall-out, I'm kinda feeling bad for him with how everything seems to be crashing down on him. I'm hoping he is holding up mentally, this whole trial by media when no-one really knows the whole story would be pretty crushing I'd reckon. Even my husband who has been watching this too, and also couldn't stand Blake, has had a slight change of heart. Although he is now convinced there's more to Sam's side of story than what she's putting out there. He went from being on #teamsam to #teamsomethingisfishyhere   Like you said, life is short and fragile. Hopefully there is a positive edge in all of this for all those involved.

Well, I always said there were two Blake's it seemed on the show. I only ever stated I liked the Blake that Sam brought out (tender, caring, protective) and the one with his mum/gran. Whether a farce/acting or real, that was the only Blake I cared for. The after-math of what is happening now, dumping Sam, bubble or no bubble, is just not a mature thing to do, especially not even giving it a shot? From "you are the only one I am in love with" to "I only see you as a friend"? He has reiterated time again that he wasn't coerced to propose. I know that could be lip-service but at the end of the day, he had every option to say no or not go along with something he didn't feel right about, no matter the money/fame/what-have-you. Many bachelors have chosen otherwise. So, once again, the Blake that I liked, the Sam-Blake, is MIA and therefore, the fact he showed up at all, is what keeps me hoping he will get himself sorted. Because he really needs to, in my humble opinion.

AllAboutLove, I am not so good in this psychoanalysis thing. You are really good in it. I would love to hear your views on this theory of mine. Blake was brought up by women and he has missed a father figure in his life. Do you think that is why he could not be with women...he respect them like he respected his mum and gran. He has this psychological issues. I think missing a man in his life has turned him to like man. I do agree with all those who said that it is really bizarre that a healthy man like him... 4 months being with women and kissing some of them passionately, yet when he got a chance to be with the woman he has professed he has fallen in love, he just switched off. Its not normal. I believe due to the lack of man in his life he is now resorting to find love with man. After the finale, he was emotionally exhausted because he had to be somebody he was not during the 4 months filming. I doubt if the louise Blake affair is real. Louise has said if her family does not approve, she will not either. I find it very hard to believe her parents approve of Blake. Seriously if it is a past thing, MAYBE. Owner of a notorious business... I don't think so. So parents do not approve Louise will not too. Hope you would share with me on my thought (theory) of his incapacity to be with Sam.

Quane:
Honestly,  I think Sam was most astute in her observation of Blake being 'confused'. Regardless of his childhood issues, being an only child, no father, what he's done for a living,  etc... Ultimately, l don't think Blake even knows who he really is or who he wants to be. And until you know who you are, until you have a healthy relationship with yourself, you'll never be able to have a healthy relationship with anyone else on an intimate level. *just my thoughts*

AllAboutLove wrote:Quane:
Honestly,  I think Sam was most astute in her observation of Blake being 'confused'. Regardless of his childhood issues, being an only child, no father, what he's done for a living,  etc... Ultimately, l don't think Blake even knows who he really is or who he wants to be. And until you know who you are, until you have a healthy relationship with yourself, you'll never be able to have a healthy relationship with anyone else on an intimate level. *just my thoughts*

Thanks AllAboutLove. Appreciate your response.

You would think Channel 10 would have vetted Blake more thoroughly. When a series is new, as this is in Australia, and when a business has a lot on the line, as Channel 10 reportedly has, you would think they would want an air-tight candidate for their lead. To me this shows sloppy casting. It will be interesting to see what plays out in the coming months. The truth is usually revealed!

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/miranda-devine-stop-your-bitching-about-poor-bachelor-blake-garvey/story-fni0cwl5-1227087561514