Bachelor 22 - Speculation - *Sleuthing Spoilers* - Discussion #2

If it's Luke... I'm legitimately not watching. First time I skipped a season since.... Matt Grant? No seriously. I really don't need Luke Pell in my life for any reason.

Robby is also a horrendous choice, but I might tune in for the snark. What horrible pickings. Either Ben or Peter really need to flip flop on this one. Fleiss must be kinda panicking.

Oh, I actually think a second season of Ben could be pretty intriguing. I thought he was a great Bachelor, plus he's older now. I'd be so curious to see who he picks, like another Lauren type, or would he go a friend pick like JoJo and stay away from the infatuation? And post show... does new F1 move to Denver into the house Lauren remodeled? Dangit. I think if this was next year, Ben would have already signed. It's just too soon for him. According to his blog.

I think Ben would sign the contract and be the bachelor tomorrow if asked. I don't buy anything he says. IMO He is a true politician with his actions not matching his words most of the time. Lauren being in a relationship also makes the path very clear for him IMO. If the show wanted him, he would have been Bachelor 22 IMO.

IMO MF is playing his usual games throwing names and making cryptic tweets. I think TPTB are pretty comfortable with whoever they have locked in and just want to keep people guessing as usual. A PEOPLE article which throws out Luke and freaking Robby's name screams that TPTB are just toying with the audience IMO. No way is Robby being considered. He wasn't even considered last season.

IMO It's Rashad but after tonight's episode of BIP, I would not be surprised if it was Wells.

All JMO

sosleepy wrote:Oh, I actually think a second season of Ben could be pretty intriguing. I thought he was a great Bachelor, plus he's older now. I'd be so curious to see who he picks, like another Lauren type, or would he go a friend pick like JoJo and stay away from the infatuation? And post show... does new F1 move to Denver into the house Lauren remodeled? Dangit. I think if this was next year, Ben would have already signed. It's just too soon for him. According to his blog.

He better fcking go with the Jojo type or I'll lose my g-dang mind for realsies this time around That is in my ideal hypothetical where we get him again!

I hope it's not Ben. He doesn't seem to be ready for a real relationship no matter what he says and I don't think I can stand another lead getting therapy while doing the show.

I really can't think of anyone I'd like other than Peter. Maybe Eric but think I'd rather have Kenny, Will, or Anthony.

albean99 wrote:I hope it's not Ben. He doesn't seem to be ready for a real relationship no matter what he says and I don't think I can stand another lead getting therapy while doing the show.

I really can't think of anyone I'd like other than Peter. Maybe Eric but think I'd rather have Kenny, Will, or Anthony.

I'm not even a Peter fan, but I can't think of anyone else I'd like besides him. I guess I'll reluctantly take Wells, because at least it will be a super unique season? Ben is honestly worst case scenario for me - I actually do like him IRL, but his season made watching paint dry seem like the most exciting thing ever. He has the most boring, basic taste in women and is such a politician and I just can't do that again. I don't think he'll do it, as he cares too much about what people think and he knows that everyone would say he was a desperate f*me-whore if he did it right now. IMO.

I listened to Shawn on K's podcast and he feels that Peter was manipulative and doesn't seem to want him as the bachelor. K brought up Ben H and Shawn said yes but in a year or two.

Shawn brought up Eric and said that he really likes Eric for bachelor! Shawn said he thinks that Eric was awesome and genuine. He also said that Eric has a great storyline and that's what one needs.

AllAboutLove wrote:I listened to Shawn on K's podcast and he feels that Peter was manipulative and doesn't seem to want him as the bachelor. K brought up Ben H and Shawn said yes but in a year or two.

Shawn brought up Eric and said that he really likes Eric for bachelor! Shawn said he thinks that Eric was awesome and genuine. He also said that Eric has a great storyline and that's what one needs.

Hmmm...I wonder how much of this is kissing up to Rachel? I get that they like Rachel and can feel for her, but she is not any different than other Bettes who are messed with. I wonder if they bonded over their mutual dislike of Nick. Wouldn't surprise me.

I'm voting for a totally unknown lead. Someone semi famous for other reasons. Imo some of the best leads in the other countries' franchises have been totally new to the shows, and were great. Ben H would be a kind of option for me, IMO he's no way more ready to be in a serious relationship than he was a few months ago, and he'd be unbelievable as a lead at this point. Jmo

I would really love a fresh lead I think that would be very interesting.

AllAboutLove wrote:I listened to Shawn on K's podcast and he feels that Peter was manipulative and doesn't seem to want him as the bachelor. K brought up Ben H and Shawn said yes but in a year or two.

Shawn brought up Eric and said that he really likes Eric for bachelor! Shawn said he thinks that Eric was awesome and genuine. He also said that Eric has a great storyline and that's what one needs.

I honestly do not want to listen to Eric for a whole season. He would need to be voiced over by someone with a better command of the language for me. I don't want to look at IMO smug, thin-skinned Peter, am not interested in a Ben re-run, am very excited about Rashad but, not thrilled about the franchise's gleeful milking and un-enlightened mistreatment of the topic of diversity, IMO, especially now. Kinda stupid in light of the fact that they have an African American female as president of ABC and their other programming is exceptional. I'm beginning to think I need to read or, have a different show option for Monday nights after my real favorite, DWTS goes off. I probably am overdue for a sabbatical even though I haven't been watching this franchise very long. Started with Chris Soules, I think. JMO

I loved Rasha on dwts. He's beautiful, down-to-earth and funny. If not him, then please MF, pick another non-bach guy. The idea of Pete, Ben2.0, Luke, Robby...omg, i just can't. :shootme: