Bachelor 19 - Kaitlyn Bristowe

relaxing wrote:

MVMom39forever wrote:Whether she is next Bachelorette or star of BIP, I want to see a lot more of Kaitlyn. She is witty and a bit naughty and a whole lot of fun. She seems very what you see is what you get. I have been following her on Twitter and always makes me chuckle.

I look forward to seeing her each ep.  She brings a level of awesome to the show and she really comes across so real and herself, like she's talking right to you, not to a camera or producer in the ITMs.  Really hope we'll get more of her in some way after this season.

I am right there with you.  She is so much fun to have on the screen.  I think she would make a entertaining Bette and have a blast "dating" the guys.  If not the bette, she would be a great guest narrator for the show.  She matched wits with Jimmy Kimmel to the point that even he joked how Kaitlyn and Jimmy were hitting it off.   

happygolucky wrote:I'm right there with you MVMom39.
I like this girl. She is is so blatantly not perfect. She is frisky and mischievous, sarcastic and witty, amusing, communicative and energetic - just my kind of a girl.
And BTW, her "strong" and "exuberant" character just might be Chris' turn-off, despite of what he says.
She is definitely not there to end up with Chris, she may have wanted to try, to see if the sparks could fly, but I think from this moment on she will be leading her own course that won't be aligned with Chris' and she's a smart cookie, she'll get it, so maybe there will be some acting skills needed and I hope I can still look at her the same way. With honesty. Go girl!

I'm still undecided as to whether she and Chris are compatible. Maybe.

In his favor, Kaitlyn grew up in a small town so "farmer" is about where you live instead of a stereotype about who you might be. I say this because a small town girl would have gone to school with lots of different personalities that were raised on farms.  On her 1-1 date she even told him that his lifestyle was one of the things she liked about him so she may actually be able to see herself returning to her "roots" if their personalities mesh. I also think she likely has a very realistic idea of what that life would be like compared to urban life and that she has the energy and creativity to adapt her interests to whatever setting she chooses.

I  think his interest in her is very genuine at this point and that he is putting work into this relationship.  In the clip I posted upthread, he isn't at all inarticulate (keep in mind she told him at one point that she needs words).  In the clip he clearly tells her twice that he finds her sexy (not leaving to chance the idea of friend zone plus obviously out of 30 girls he remembered she wore a red dress) and that he wants a 1-1 with her and that he likes the ease of their conversations.  That's a lot of substance for our usual bumbling Chris.  

Also, little things like the small kisses that are more "real life" for most people just getting to know each other, the sweet kiss on the hand, the camping date deleted scene where the other girls are complaining that he is on a 1-1 with Kaitlyn on the water. Effort.

I do wonder if he is at her intellectual speed but then I rewatched them in the limo going to the "exclusive club" and I now think he knew where they were going and was just enjoying the "inside joke" as she kept guessing.  Could he have been amusedly hiding his excitement - more like a man would than a boy.  Cutely being smirky? 
Hard to say but fun to speculate. 

Like many of you had said, I look forward to Kaitlyn scenes every week.  I think the edit is showing us layers instead of a cardboard edit.

On 2nd thought, she might be "taken" 

relaxing wrote:

MVMom39forever wrote:Whether she is next Bachelorette or star of BIP, I want to see a lot more of Kaitlyn. She is witty and a bit naughty and a whole lot of fun. She seems very what you see is what you get. I have been following her on Twitter and always makes me chuckle.

I look forward to seeing her each ep.  She brings a level of awesome to the show and she really comes across so real and herself, like she's talking right to you, not to a camera or producer in the ITMs.  Really hope we'll get more of her in some way after this season.

I totally agree. I am so shocked because I did not like her at the M&G. However, she has grown on me and I think she is my favorite (not for Chris, but just as a contestant.) It's almost like she is saying what we're all thinking half the time. She's awesome!

notarose wrote:On 2nd thought, she might be "taken" 

"Chris who?!"

Good points NR. I agree.
But I've caught something in Kaitlyn expression this last episode (5) ... and I think that's also why we've seen less of her and was more in "silent mood". She was very observant. She didn't put herself into situation where she would be "leading" or "making a move on Chris" which she easily could (like on the previous GD). And I think she noticed some difference in his attitude (at least that's what I've seen). She also was listening other girls carefully and the stories they've told, that can give her a better understanding of who Chris is, how he "acts" around others, how he handles different situations ... I think Kaitlyn has some similarities with Whitney as far as character/personality ... so I understand the appeal and what drives Chris near. They are the girls who can swim even when you throw them in a whirlpool and are strong willed, articulate, attentive and neat. Independent women. But I think she is starting to understand where the ground is not solid and where the problems might arise. It's just my little cautionary opinion.

happygolucky wrote: Good points NR. I agree.
But I've caught something in Kaitlyn expression this last episode (5) ... and I think that's also why we've seen less of her and was more in "silent mood". She was very observant. She didn't put herself into situation where she would be "leading" or "making a move on Chris" which she easily could (like on the previous GD). And I think she noticed some difference in his attitude (at least that's what I've seen). She also was listening other girls carefully and the stories they've told, that can give her a better understanding of who Chris is, how he "acts" around others, how he handles different situations ... I think Kaitlyn has some similarities with Whitney as far as character/personality ... so I understand the appeal and what drives Chris near. They are the girls who can swim even when you throw them in a whirlpool and are strong willed, articulate, attentive and neat. Independent women. But I think she is starting to understand where the ground is not solid and where the problems might arise. It's just my little cautionary opinion.

I think, as you said, this Epi she learned she was becoming uncomfortable hearing girls talk about their dates - Britt talkingabout her date (the tapping on the table was a give-away) and she wasn't present when Carly talked about hers in the deleted scene on the website.
Good point about both being independent women.  There seems to be several this season.  I do think Whitney is more of a "take charge" person - both in her relationship with Chris and with the other girls. Others who initiate with Chris are Ashley, Carly, and Jade. Well, the one example of Kelsey also but before that she was lethargic. 

Kaitlyn (and most others) has always been full throttle in participating in activities but Kaitlyn is also measured in physical intimacy - no hands on his face or neck, no full body contact while kissing, no straddling in the hot tub. This says to me that she has always been cautious (perhaps about the physical getting ahead of getting to know what a guy is about whereas some others like to develop both at the same time) and may be emulating her normal pace in real life.

I did notice there was more physical distance between her and Chris during their GD chat. This might be the turning point epi - either she will decide to go all in or will start to fade by choice because she feels they aren't compatible in the long run given, as you said, her observations. 

Kaitlyn strikes me as that person who people like to chill with and who other females don't see as a threat because she isn't necessarily competitive or on the radar of other females in that regard. The adage "Kaitlyn is just Kaitlyn".  That's why I think she epitomizes a "dark horse".

Kaitlyn was the perfect choice for a date with Chris and Kimmel. She can hold her own in a conversation and isn't too serious. I bet Jimmy loved being on that date with them!

sanlee088 wrote:
I totally agree. I am so shocked because I did not like her at the M&G. However, she has grown on me and I think she is my favorite (not for Chris, but just as a contestant.) It's almost like she is saying what we're all thinking half the time. She's awesome!

San, I think you've summed it up very well. I was not impressed by her at the M&G, but have grown to love her scenes...sooo funny and animated. I love her facial expressions.

I really adore Kaitlyn, I feel like she is snarky but not mean.

I would totally support her to be bachelorette as well.

She is a breath of fresh air, but I don't think she is adoring Chris. I think some of his behavior is starting to make her question Chris.

I like Kaitlyn, too. At first, I thought she was going to end up as the mean girl this season. But she is not mean, just quick witted and with little filter sometimes. She's pretty, too. And much better than some of the others who try waaaaay too hard at being attractive. Kaitlyn is much more natural and down to earth. And I agree that JK enjoyed his time on their date!

I am on the Team Kaitlyn train as well I liked how she is snarky, quick witted and says what everyone is thinking. And interestingly enough she says some stuff in front of the girls and gets away with it, showing that she is well liked in the group.

I would love her as the Bachelorette (her and Carly are my personal choices), way more than Britt.