Ben and Lauren Happily Ever After - Discussion - *Sleuthing - Spoilers*

Cocoasneeze wrote:I like the couple shows. Even scripted, I like seeing what the couples get up to after finishing the show. There was a lot of stuff I loved in this B&L HEA. Some stuff was weirdly produced, some over scripted, but IMO it was a success.

I'm suspecting the media rounds are about some future project, they wouldn't do them after this show ends.

I don't like the shows, because they're pointless. These people are just normal people, they're not celebs, so it's just boring. And since it's boring, they try to compensate by doing stuff they would never do otherwise. And I would'nt say the show was a success... The ratings have not been up to par. IMO.

The media tour is to promote the last epsiode and tease the ultimate "is the wedding off?!!!!!?" storyline.

Lennoxcolinrolland wrote:

Cocoasneeze wrote:I like the couple shows. Even scripted, I like seeing what the couples get up to after finishing the show. There was a lot of stuff I loved in this B&L HEA. Some stuff was weirdly produced, some over scripted, but IMO it was a success.

I'm suspecting the media rounds are about some future project, they wouldn't do them after this show ends.

I don't like the shows, because they're pointless. These people are just normal people, they're not celebs, so it's just boring. And since it's boring, they try to compensate by doing stuff they would never do otherwise. And I would'nt say the show was a success... The ratings have not been up to par. IMO.

The media tour is to promote the last epsiode and tease the ultimate "is the wedding off?!!!!!?" storyline.

Yeah, pretty much this. I've noticed that a big response on social media is about how people don't even know what's real and what's fake anymore with them. It all boiled into one big pot.

I wouldn't consider this a succes because while they got a paycheck for it, the ratings weren't good and they've openly admitted in interviews that it has essentially set them back in terms of their relationship and they had to deal with a whole lot of negativity towards them as individuals and as a couple. If the paycheck was worth putting that strain on them and dealing with all of this negativity, then hey, whatever. IMO

Ladybug82 wrote:The topic is Ben and Lauren and HEA.  Let's not turn this into a contest between cast and their voices or get too far off topic.  

And again, a friendly reminder, there is a Ben and Lauren fan thread for those that don't like reading or joining in in discussion of anything less than 100% positive about them.

Carry on...

Pretty funny but if you Google Lauren's vocal fry there's a few websites created on this subject.

Eh. At the end of the day they aired far less dirty laundry then your average Marriage Boot Camp couple (and probably got a bigger paycheck too). When they fought, they were always kind and respectful towards one and other. I suspect their biggest drama (is the wedding off????) will be resolved. They got some critism, obviously, but they were getting critisism before they did this show too. Is the show silly Bachelor spin off fluff? Of course. I went in knowing what I'd probably get and wasn't expecting Emmy award level entertainment here. Don't get me wrong. I don't want them to do another season, and I don't think this was their best idea. But I also think the "backlash" against them for this is being seriously blown out of proportion. JMO.

Let's just hallelujah that the show is over on Tuesday. I'm tired of talking about it and willingly watching it.. (I'm dumb okay ) Now, let's get the wedding going, and then let Benlo be on their little merry way. IMO.

Lennoxcolinrolland wrote:

Cocoasneeze wrote:I like the couple shows. Even scripted, I like seeing what the couples get up to after finishing the show. There was a lot of stuff I loved in this B&L HEA. Some stuff was weirdly produced, some over scripted, but IMO it was a success.

I'm suspecting the media rounds are about some future project, they wouldn't do them after this show ends.

I don't like the shows, because they're pointless. These people are just normal people, they're not celebs, so it's just boring. And since it's boring, they try to compensate by doing stuff they would never do otherwise. And I would'nt say the show was a success... The ratings have not been up to par. IMO.

The media tour is to promote the last epsiode and tease the ultimate "is the wedding off?!!!!!?" storyline.

As a fan, for me, it was a success. I liked it. They didn't do anything horrible, there was a lot of cute stuff. I'd say all of the stuff they filmed, had happened to/between them, so, IMO it was as real as these shows get. It's just my opinion, I might be alone with it, but, I don't really care.

It was pointless and unnecessary. Hopefully TPTB can the idea and never bring it back again. JMO

But I will miss the hilarious recaps on Vulture and other sites. They were the best part of the stupid show. Lol

Cocoasneeze wrote:

Lennoxcolinrolland wrote:

Cocoasneeze wrote:I like the couple shows. Even scripted, I like seeing what the couples get up to after finishing the show. There was a lot of stuff I loved in this B&L HEA. Some stuff was weirdly produced, some over scripted, but IMO it was a success.

I'm suspecting the media rounds are about some future project, they wouldn't do them after this show ends.

I don't like the shows, because they're pointless. These people are just normal people, they're not celebs, so it's just boring. And since it's boring, they try to compensate by doing stuff they would never do otherwise. And I would'nt say the show was a success... The ratings have not been up to par. IMO.

The media tour is to promote the last epsiode and tease the ultimate "is the wedding off?!!!!!?" storyline.

As a fan, for me, it was a success. I liked it. They didn't do anything horrible, there was a lot of cute stuff. I'd say all of the stuff they filmed, had happened to/between them, so, IMO it was as real as these shows get. It's just my opinion, I might be alone with it, but, I don't really care.

I'm a fan too, and I just didn't enjoy it. Some moments were sweet and cute, but most moments were cringe worthy. IMO.

They have a media rounds today for their finale tomorrow . They talked about their wedding and their show.

http://extratv.com/2016/11/28/ben-higgins-and-lauren-bushnell-are-still-happily-engaged/

Gawd, Ben said "I know you're wondering, will there be a season two? You'll have to wait and see, but until then tune in for the finale!" on their Facebook chat. Fleiss can't be serious...?

LOL ohhh ben - he's VERY VERY indecisive and he is a LOT to handle like his mom warned his F2 if he's flipping and now wants to do the wedding

If there is another "season", it's probably just the wedding special sometime next year. Maybe a two-parter.