The Bachelor 17 - Speculation/Spoilers - Discussion

atem wrote:Has the show been to Scotland or Ireland yet? I for sure want Australia, I still can't believe the show hasn't been there yet! I don't get why they went to London again...is ABC carrying the London Olympics?

casting

We are now casting for Season 17 of The Bachelor and always encourage both guys and girls to apply or nominate someone online or via mail!

We will be holding open casting calls in May, June and July - stay tuned for cities and dates!

To get a jump start on the casting process, please send in an application, pictures and a video asap, just follow the mail-in directions.

NEW YORK, NY
Thursday June 21, 2012
FROM: 6PM - 9PM
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NEW YORK,, NY 10023

The Bachelor has begun its casting process for the show's next leading man.

The long-running ABC dating series has opened up the audition process for the upcoming 17th season.

Hopefuls can apply for the show by submitting an application form on the show's website, or they can nominate a friend to be considered.

"One lucky man is given the opportunity to find the woman of his dreams in the popular primetime romantic reality series," a Warner Horizon statement read.

"Those who feel they possess the charm, style, class and charisma to become America's next leading man are invited to apply to be on the next season of The Bachelor."

Chris Harrison will return as host of the series, which will be executive produced by Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton.

The 16th season of The Bachelor concluded last month, with Ben Flajnik proposing to Courtney Robertson in the season finale.

NFL player Tim Tebow was recently approached to star in the next season, according to Harrison.

Harrison recently described the last season as "edgy and controversial".

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@L_Hurd@BachelrWetpaint haha I liked the shoutout guys! Tammie sent my application in loooong time ago, so we're just waiting like everyone else :)

And last but not least, Conan and his writers spoofed the recent surge of interest in finally casting a black man as the next Bachelor. (Portland basketball commentator Lamar Hurd would like to change that, for real.) Unfortunately, I'm not sure they've actually seen The Bachelor. Those dresses? That HAT? The real Bachelor is much more subtle with its smut. Here's their Flavor of Love-esque spoof:

The Bachelor‘s past four seasons have featured debatably eligible men with familiar well-chiseled faces — three of the rose givers first appeared as suitors on The Bachelorette, while repeat offender Brad Womack came back to the show for a second time in Season 15. But for the reality juggernaut’s 17th (!) season, ABC and Warner Horizon want to go back to the drawing board. Get ready to watch women sob at the most…dramatic…rose ceremonies…ever, starring a guy who has no connection to the franchise.

Yesterday, the studio and the network sent out a call for single dudes who want to significantly increase their hot tub exposure. It invites “those who feel they possess the charm, style, class and charisma to become America’s next leading man” to apply online to be on the show. (Masochists are also welcome to apply for Bachelor Pad 3, a “quest for love or $250,000.” You’re making my job too easy, ABC.) Friends, family members, and confused significant others are also welcome to nominate someone they know.

The press release should be good news for those who were underwhelmed by The Bachelor‘s last season, which garnered record low ratings. New blood could revive this series, which hasn’t exactly gotten better with age. That being said, the announcement also indicates that despite garnering EW’s seal of approval, potential Bachelor Lamar Hurd probably won’t make it to the show — meaning that ABC might not be ready for a black Bachelor after all. Well, that, or they’re so ready that they’re hoping a bunch of ethnically diverse guys will submit their names.

In any case, XY-positive PopWatchers, the only thing that’s standing between you and reality stardom is a five-page questionnaire filled with queries like “Do you have any tattoos?” and “Are you genuinely looking to get married?” (Hint: your answers should be “no” and “yes,” respectively. This is The Bachelor, not Rock of Love.) Just remember to submit an audition video as well — and if you need tips on what you should and shouldn’t include, Bachelor veteran Jake Pavelka is here to help:

nutty1 wrote:Do you really think they would have someone new as The Bachelor? I think they would only if it was someone known, like a sports star.

nutty1 wrote:Do you really think they would have someone new as The Bachelor? I think they would only if it was someone known, like a sports star.