Bachelor 22 - Arie Luyendyk Jr - General Discussion - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

AllAboutLove wrote:

KBiegs88 wrote:It's got to be Arie. IMO. Don't race car drivers pop the champagne after a win

I definitely think it may be Arie.

Honestly I am all for Arie as TB for one simple reason - the guy wasn't campaigning for it at all this year. It's refreshing  

Bringing my post forward and so excited it is confirmed that it's Arie. I really think that SM has changed this show and not for the better when it comes to these contestants who just seem overly greedy and SM hungry. I like that the show has chosen someone who wasn't on SM this year campaigning or bargaining or leveraging. A true throwback. I still think the show will be what it is but I like what seems like a throwback to the fans who have been here long before SM shilling. 

Looking forward to watching Arie as Bachelor 22 

ariejr
This is happening! #TheBachelor
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYvYP5KlWMy/?taken-by=ariejr

"I can't think of a better person to be The Bachelor than Arie and I've been hoping this day would come since Season 8 ended!" Maynard, 31, exclusively tells Us Weekly in a statement. "He's a gentleman through and through and all the girls on his season are lucky to have him."

She adds: "I'll be wishing him nothing but the best because that's absolutely what he deserves!"

Emily Maynard Wishes Ex Arie Luyendyk Jr. Well on New 'Bachelor' Gig

Kashathediva wrote:I think it has potential to be a good season. I say potential.
If TPTB continue to make poor casting choices (IMO) to hype drama that no one really cares about in league with the last 2 seasons, they will continue to spawn future cast candidate leads that are poor choices.
Arie was good tv the first time around. I have no reason to believe he won't be this time either.

IMO Arie will be a great lead! I totally agree on what you say around casting ~ that is what will make the difference on his season.

Wait until @Miahawk hears the news!

@Maddy great pic and it's about time. 

So surreal to read "Arie Luyendyk Jr" in the Bachelor 22 topic heading. 

Bring it on 

I think it has potential to be a good season. I say potential.
If TPTB continue to make poor casting choices (IMO) to hype drama that no one really cares about in league with the last 2 seasons, they will continue to spawn future cast candidate leads that are poor choices.
Nick's season IMO had poor casting choices. Rachel's season was ditto. The argument that only one person is needed imo is false as you need a cast to support for future pools.
IMO the reason for the whole fiasco this season was the poor availability of choices set up from the last two season including primarily Petiocre, Deanie Weanie, Etc. The whole push me/pull you is what Petiocre was about. JMO.
Arie was good tv the first time around. I have no reason to believe he won't be this time either. However, he can't make it a season alone.

Such nice words from Emily, who knows him better than anyone else in Bach World probs. Happy for Emily on what's happened in the past 5 years (and her brood!) and excited for Arie and for meeeee

I'm proud and devastated at the same time. It's a strange feeling.

ETA:oops wrong thread. good luck arie.

Arie Luyendyk Jr.‏@ariejr  
And now it all feels very real! #TheBachelor
I'm so happy for him!

I don't think for one minute they didn't have other names in the mix, they always do and this season is no different. Especially IMO I don't think they ever wanted Peter. That was my stance all season. They may have offered, they may have tried to negotiate due to his popularity however when MF tweets shade against the popular guy I just knew he didn't want Peter. The signs were all there for me. I'm glad if Peter if fact turned it down. He would have been destroyed IMHO. The guy can't handle anything negative.

As for Arie, he is mature, he's been played by this franchise, he deserves this IMHO. I don't think for one minute they had no choice but to go back to previous seasons. There are plenty of single guys out there IMO that would take this gig.

If anyone has proof that he was dating minors then please post the proof, otherwise refrain from accusing someone involved in that type of behaviour.

Threads will be renamed through out the day. Happy sleuthing!!

umngirl wrote:Millsy tweeted they will be putting Emily's season online so people can get familiar with Arie.

Bwwwwaaaaaaa! How insulting! I hope Arie has grown a thick skin. The SM response is probably not at all what he or TPTB had envisioned.

I for one am glad it's no one from Jojo, nick, or Rachel season, I find all the contestants involved in those seasons so obnoxious and I'm happy there time in the spotlight will start to die down!!!