Kaitlyn Bristowe - Bachelorette 11 - Discussion

I'm very superstitious and don't want to jinx anything, but there's no sense in having two separate threads for this "potential" couple.

K's latest podcast was adorable. She is not my fav person, but I always believe one door closes another opens, for the better. She will hopefully experience a different type of relationship that will be much better for her as an individual. She didn't annoy me nearly as much in that podcast as she did since her season. Jason has always been a fav of mine and I don't think for one moment he is doing this for any type of notoriety. To me, he's an all around good smart funny guy. He will of course gain fans because of the relationship but he had over 542K on Jan 7th I believe before the date? and now he has over 637K.

Fingers crossed for these two!  

https://socialblade.com/instagram/user/jason_tartick

Maddy wrote:

Alanna wrote:

GuardianAngel wrote:It looks like he's in Nashville? Maybe a new thread is in order very soon!


jason_tartick IG stories
https://www.instagram.com/stories/jason_tartick/?hl=zh-cn

Lol yes I feel like we’re days away from needing a new thread

It’s especially fun as a fan because when he did her podcast in Seattle in Oct, they were having so much fun together and I remember me (and many many other Kait fans) thinking that it’s unfortunate she seems to be in an increasingly hopeless and unhappy relationship when there’s such awesome chemistry with Jason. And now we get to see it all unfold! Crossing my fingers for them.

Emilia23_12 wrote: Credit: @Danyel Warren McNeese

Kaitlyn looks so much more happier than the last 1 1/2 years with Shawn !!! Jason brings out the funny happy Kait.

I didn't like it to begin with but they're awfully cute together so guess I'm on board. I don't think Jason's with her just for followers either, @GuardianAngel.

This coupling excites me so much! I’ve really grown to like Kaitlyn, she’s got such a spark about her, she’s funny and for better or worse she puts it out there and she’s open, that’s what makes her great at what she does. For a while there she lost her spark and it’s so refreshing to see her have it back! And the thing is, she had it back even before Jason, he’s just enhancing it in a way we haven’t seen from her. I love that he’s always calling her beautiful or being very outwardly in awe of her. Girl could use some of that, and it’s clear she’s giving it right back to him. I wish them luck, I’m going to enjoy following this one.

IMO, Jason was a really smart and focused career guy initially. Now, evidently ever since his time on Becca’s season, he’s been doing EVERYTHING possible to remain relevant. IMO he was immediately bitten by the BN, fun, “celebrity” bug and continued to be everywhere at once, with everyone who mattered, making a very obvious and concerted effort to raise his profile as much as possible. I do not buy sincerity in this pairing for one single second. It’s convenient and effective but, not believable for me. My only hope is that Kaitlyn knows it, is in on it and playing the game as well as he is, also that she will have lots of fun and that her heart will not be a casualty of his ambition. All IMO.

JMHO but I don't see this coupling at all. I think it is for publicity only.

I don't think it is a bad coupling -- I'm just not sure why they are garnering the level of attention and support that they are. They weren't on the show together like most of the couples have been -- where viewers/fans initially form opinions about the couple and their interactions. Is it because of the Kaitlyn/Shawn breakup and many people just want to see her with someone and if they perceive her as being happy than that is what that matters than if they are really the right match for each other or not.

suzq wrote:I don't think it is a bad coupling -- I'm just not sure why they are garnering the level of attention and support that they are.  They weren't on the show together like most of the couples have been -- where viewers/fans initially form opinions about the couple and their interactions.  Is it because of the Kaitlyn/Shawn breakup and many people just want to see her with someone and if they perceive her as being happy than that is what that matters than if they are really the right match for each other or not.

Yeah. I don't get it either. Personally I think it is way too early to be calling them a couple. It's one thing if they are on the show and walk off together into the sunset after knowing each other a hot minute, but real life? Particularly when it involves someone who held on to a dead relationship when the other half clearly wanted out and has been desperate to be included in all things Bachelor after being persona non grata.

suzq wrote:I don't think it is a bad coupling -- I'm just not sure why they are garnering the level of attention and support that they are.  They weren't on the show together like most of the couples have been -- where viewers/fans initially form opinions about the couple and their interactions.  Is it because of the Kaitlyn/Shawn breakup and many people just want to see her with someone and if they perceive her as being happy than that is what that matters than if they are really the right match for each other or not.

IMO they are talked about a lot because they put a lot out there via SM and Kaitlyn’s podcast. I don’t think that’s good or bad. 
BN are just part of the entertainment news cycle so each couple needs to decide how they want to try to control the narrative. Angela and Clay used a quieter approach (mind you neither were prominent characters) while Kaitlyn and Jason came out in full force. Kaitlyn, as a former lead, is headline material regardless of whether her date is from BN or not. Example, Ben now has a girlfriend and once he makes her name public she will likely have her SM trolled and some fans will have opinions on whether they like her/them or not even though, as you said, no one has ever seen them interact. 
Jason, being an alumni, IMO intensifies fan opinion even though the relationship isn’t a showmance. I think the show conditions some viewers to be relationship judge & jury and once a season is over some fans have difficulty shutting that off so for them the storyline keeps playing even when it’s not Monday or they identify strongly with Kaitlyn or whoever and are living vicariously so her life resonates for them. For other viewers, it’s viewed as nice to see people potentially finding their person because love is something everyone deserves and seeing their fav or just someone they watched on tv enjoying life is a good news story but not personal. 
Plus, I think Colton’s season is kinda boring so K&J are filling a void  
JMO

Chgohighlife wrote:IMO, Jason was a really smart and focused career guy initially. Now, evidently ever since his time on Becca’s season, he’s been doing EVERYTHING possible to remain relevant. IMO he was immediately bitten by the BN, fun, “celebrity” bug and continued to be everywhere at once, with everyone who mattered, making a very obvious and concerted effort to raise his profile as much as possible. I do not buy sincerity in this pairing for one single second. It’s convenient and effective but, not believable for me. My only hope is that Kaitlyn knows it, is in on it and playing the game as well as he is, also that she will have lots of fun and that her heart will not be a casualty of his ambition. All IMO.

@Chgohighlife he actually talked on her podcast about how before the show and in his 20s, he was obsessed with work and getting promotions - he was promoted 9 times or something, and then felt lonely once he reached the 'top.' Seems he's living life now and actually enjoying himself. I've never been a fan but I respected his honesty.

I don't know if they're legit but crazier couples have gotten together so who knows. If he isn't sincere, the worst way to gain relevancy is to lead on/play one of the more popular Bachelorettes, who not to mention is fresh off of heartbreak. Hopefully he's smarter than that. JMO.

Yeah, I admit I was one of those people that felt like Jason was just in this for the fame and followers. I listened to her podcast today and I do get the impression that they're truly both in that honeymoon, infatuation phase. I do think part of Jason's attraction to Kaitlyn is that she's this big deal in the franchise, but I don't think it's the only thing.

I still don't really see Shawn/Kaitlyn level chemistry and feel like they're forcing it a bit (we're so mature! there are so many signs from the universe!), so I'm hestitant to believe this is going to last forever and ever...but it would be really awesome if it did. What a cool story that would be, that Kaitlyn doing Bachelorette and Jason losing Bachelor, was all meant to happen so they could meet?

I do think hindsight tells us what my initial impressions of Shawn were to be true. The man was too high strung, uptight, and regimented for a free spirit like Kaitlyn to last long term. She’s with someone who wants to cut lose, party, and enjoy Bachelor fame now, just like her - so that’s good. 

Do I think Jason is using her? No. But the attraction of a high profile former lead for a guy who really wants to be Bachelor Nation relevant has to be strong. Likewise, Kaitlyn desperately wants to remain Bachelor nation relevant too, and Jason extends that where her last coupledom failed. They are mutually benefiting from each other, IMO, so there is that. I’m interested to see where it leads. It’s an interesting love story, anyway, kind of like Jared/Ashley, and not run of the mill Bachelor storybook love. I don’t particularly care for either Kaitlyn or Jason as individuals, but who knows, maybe that means they are a lot alike and they can ride off into the sunset and be unlikable (to me) together.

candidly at the time that I was a little bummed out, but where I'm at in my life I have someone very special in it, and that's Kaitlyn," he said on the podcast. "For that I'm so thankful."

She squealed in the background out of happiness and she loves hearing him say it, too. "If he doesn't tell me five times in a day I'm like, 'Can you tell me?'"............

Bristowe added, "We are so open and honest and like our communication is like so mature and healthy. And we're very vulnerable. It's life-changing actually."
https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1007486/why-kaitlyn-bristowe-believes-her-relationship-with-jason-tartick-is-life-changing

Re the bold: I just knew it would be because of my opinion of Jason. IMHO he's the best thing that could have happened to her, perfect timing.