Dish of Salt

What I Know About 'The Bachelor' Scandal


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jasonfinale.jpgSo, if you haven't heard about all Jason Mesnick's "The Bachelor" drama and the big, shocking scandal over Melissa and Molly and the switcheroo then stop reading.
 
Spoilers galore are all over this posting!
 
I have a feeling anyone reading this already knows and has been discussing it for days. First, I want to say that I knew about the whole thing almost a month ago. The information came to me through a "Bachelor" source and I chose not to leak it. I think other magazines (in fact,I know one for sure) knew about it as well and they too chose to keep the information to themselves. Why? For me it was out of respect for the fans who dedicate a couple of months of their life to this show. Sure it's cheesy and most of the time the couples break up a few months after the finale but there is something so delightfully fun about trying to figure out who he picks. I just didn't want to ruin that for anyone. Now that it's out there in all the magazines this week, I'm coming forward with what I know. 

Last week, a guy named Reality Steve did what the magazines were skittish about doing and released the information.

  
The short version according to Reality Steve- Jason proposes to Melissa in New Zealand. Then has a change of heart and ABC has a secret "After The Final Rose Ceremony" where he dumps Melissa and leaves with Molly. The worst part is that Reality Steve claimed that producers of "The Bachelor" concocted the whole storyline with Jason. They knew he wanted Molly from early on in the taping and asked him if he would do the "swiitcheroo" storyline because it would be good TV and no other "Bachelor" had done it before. Plus, they needed the ratings boost.
 
Here's what I know. On February 3, I got a text from my friend/source telling me their was a huge shakeup going down on "The Bachelor." They told me exactly what Reality Steve revealed. The proposal, the "After The Final Rose" taping, the leaving with Molly and the producers having a hand in the story. I believe the exact words were, "Jason went along for the ride hook, line and sinker... at the expense of Melissa."
 
I wasn't 100 percent convinced but based on the fact that this same source told me, before the show even started airing, that he chooses Melissa - I was pretty sure it was the truth. The proof they told me would be in the previews when they showed Jason propose. Melissa would be wearing a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader pinky ring. Well, week one, there it was at the end of the show in a preview of the entire season. At the time this person knew Jason picked Melissa, Jason and she were still together.
 
I spoke to my source last week who revealed that apparently Jason had been seeing Molly behind Melissa's back the whole time and that ABC is going to play it off like he had a "change of heart" to the fans and the media. In a series of e-mails the source obtained (which have also made their way onto the internet), Jason apologizes to Melissa for hurting her. My source has spoken to Melissa to try to get a sense of how she is holding up but she would not reveal anything.     
 
The press did have the chance to interview Jason at the "Women Tell All" special last week. I was in Orlando for the opening of the "American Idol Experience" so I missed it which is probably a good thing because I would have felt compelled to ask about this and I know that no one else did. Reality Steve hadn't spilled the beans in time for them to have known about it. I find it interesting that ABC did not schedule a print conference call with Jason this week, which they have done for other "Bachelors" in the past just before the finale.
 
We'll have to wait and see how this all shakes out on Monday, March 2, when the finale and the "After The Final Rose" air. Jason will then explain himself to Jimmy Kimmel later that night and on March 3, ABC will have a second "After The Final Rose" ceremony for an update on I guess how he and Molly are now doing. I'm hearing reports they are engaged. 
 

ABC and Warner Horizon had no comment.

 

UPDATE:  I'm getting a lot of emails about this. So, for the record I have no idea if the producers coaxed Jason into this or not. However, I have to say that if they did and he agreed to it I find it very sad that a single dad with a four-year-old son would be so morally bankrupt. When I met and interviewed Jason the second week the show aired he seemed like a genuine person with a good heart. I hope thats true and this isn't. I look forward to seeing the show on Monday.  

82 Comments

Amber said:

That disgusts me! I had so much respect and admiration for Jason, he has been through so much. And now he does this? Terrible. If this is true, Jason has lost every ounce of respect that I had for him and the show loses it too! My heart will go out to Melissa, she is truly an amazing girl. I want Melissa and Jillian to find true love and happiness! Jason is a pig!

bachelorfan said:

"I wasn't 100 percent convinced but based on the fact that this same source told me, before the show even started airing, that he chooses Melissa - I was pretty sure it was the truth."

That means nothing. EVERYONE knew before the season started it was Melissa. One site reported it as early as Dec. 1

Carole said:

Guess he really did get lost in Molly's eyes.
I give it less time than it took Deanna's choice to fall apart.
Should'nt base your future ENTIRELY on physical attraction Jason!
Good luck, Melissa!
Hope they select you for the next Bachelorette.

Diane said:

I think you have all been had.....the biggest farce on reality tv and it's at the expense of the viewers.

Debs said:

ITA w/ Diane. I think once Monday & Tuesday are over, a lot of people are going to feel rather silly about buying into ABC's ratings-grabbing ploy.

Shela said:

If this is true I will not be watching the show ever again.

mysonisthebest said:

Molly is a great girl. Jason and she will be happy for a lone time. Ty loves her.

kate said:

Molly and Jason are despicable cheats and morally bankrupt. I guess they deserve each other. Pathetic!

mysonisthebest said:

Singing going to the chapel. What a lovely couple, Molly and Jason 4ever.

Desmonda said:

I am so glad to see someone giving Reality Steve some support in all of this. I hope that reporters will all know follow the real story, what did Fleiss do, and when and how did he do it?

I am also glad this scripted mess of a show may finally have the lid blown right off.

BB_C said:

Quit being judgemental! I`m not buying into any negative theory.

Texas Truth said:

mysonisthebest,
.
Molly is a young girl, barely out of college. Jason is an incredibly weak and shallow older guy. Ty will love anyone who actually gives him some time. THAT seems to be the real truth
.
When I think of this couple, one word comes to mind: Despicable!
.
PS: Perhaps it was a freudian slip that you typed "a lone time."

Lin said:

I heard on a late night radio show earlier this week that he does love Melissa and wants to be with her, HOWEVER, it seems that Molly has gotton herself pregnant, has had a test to prove it is Jason's child, and he, who loves children, will not let her go at this alone, therefore he leaves Mel and goes to Molly for the best interests of the child. Anyone else heard anything like this?

LC said:

If all of these rumors are true. I too will stop watching this show. If Jason picks Molly he is retarded as far as I am concern. He was a foul for letting Jillian go. She was perfect for him. If he is to pick Melissa then he should stick with her she is better then Molly I would say but in my opinion she isn't ready committment like he claims he is looking for. She is young and I honestly don't believe she is ready for the committment of being a step-mom. Molly on the other hand has no personality. She is so dry. Does not fit his personality at all or what he portrays to be. Jason is doing the same thing Deanna did and boy isn't this odd! What would make Bachelor history to me would be for him to bring back Jillian. I think this would shock the viewers and I am sure they would continue to watch. I am sure the viewers would like to see some sort of real truth to some of the show and not all trash! I am starting to believe that this show is all bull and everything is already scripted and planned because if it weren't I am sure there would be more couples together. The only ones that actually made it exciting and worth while was Trisha and Ryan and we haven't seen anything as good anymore only trash! I don't expect it to be all the time but they should have something good happen once in a while. Wouldn't you agree!

Anonymous said:

If this turns out to be true, then I am so happy for Melissa. She won't be stuck with a loser like Jason. He and Molly deserve each other and I have no doubt it won't last at all!

JeriB said:

I have just loved Jason since last season, but if he truly dumps Melissa for Molly on the ATFR1, then I am shocked that he would tear her heart apart the way DeAnna tore his. I can understand changing your feelings after being together out of the limelight, but do it in private. Don't drag this girl through the mud just because ABC wants ratings. The ratings they will get are going to ruin this show. And Jason & Molly will be hated by those who respect other's feelings. Jason, I hope my faith in you is not destroyed. And what kind of example would you be setting for Ty by hurting someone that way???

Debby said:

There was a reason they kept showing Mel during the show saying "in every relationship, I have been the dumpee and had my heart broken". What might give credance that the producers planned this is she said this PRIOR to the start of the show. Also, they ran with what her friend said at the hometown date "Mel has been used and abused in all of her prior relationships". I bet her friend never dreamed that Jason Mesnick (Mr. Nice Guy, Mr. Commitment) would be the biggest "user and abuser" of her of them all and for the entire country to be a witness to it.

Why would anyone intentionally treat anyone like this, especially someone like Mel who has never hurt anyone and was beloved in the house and by the fans. Jillian has said she and Mel were very, very close and that's testimony enough for me that Melissa is a sweet, wonderful young woman.

The biggest jaw dropping shocker this season is Jason treating Mel like this. I would never have believed it in a million years. My head is still spinning. We love you Melissa and you hold your head high because Jason, Molly and ABC will be holding theirs low.

Suze said:

I have read all the theories and this is the conclusion I have come up with:
Melissa was in on it from the start!
And, I'm sure she got paid big bucks!
That's why we did not see any parents.
ABC did not want to hire too many actors.
Jason may have caught on to it all!

Susan Lawson said:

Come on people - this is a tv show! Whether or not he chooses Melissa or Molly...whether or not this switch really happened ... it is a tv show!

Relax - move on with your lives! They are grown adults - they can figure this out on their own.

cantwaittilthisisover said:

Funny coincidence--Jason's mom was once posting stuff on other boards using the screename mysonisthebest - google the name, one was even mysonisthebest giving hints back in December 2008 that is was Melissa???? How does mysonisthebest know Molly is good with Ty? Here's one link
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00019962.html
posted by mysonisthebest on Dec 20, 2008
hint: Melissa Rycroft

wenmac said:

Lin, IF Molly is pregnant (and that is a BIG IF), she certainly didn't "get herself pregnant". Give me a break!!

Deb said:

If the producers had a hand in this, which I don't doubt, we don't know what kind of contract Jason signed with the show so he might not have had a legal choice in the matter. I'm going to watch and see how it all plays out and reserve my judgement. I'm friends with some past reality stars and I know some of that contract stuff is ridiculous.

Cheeks said:

I'm just mad at myself for getting sucked into watching this farce for the whole season. A few times, I said to myself, "Wow, this is getting a little rank...so much emphasis on unerlying sexual tension and poor pathetic girls trying to out-sex each other." If this scenario proves to be true, and probably even if it doesn't, I've got better things to do with my time. Jason is a putz...and obviously will do anything for a buck. (Does he even have a job?)

JJersey said:

I agree with LC...........he was an absolute FOOL for letting Jillian go!!! And I think he knows that and knew it that night despite what he said about friends and all that crap. And YES, if he ends up with Molly and it is the way it is being said, seeing each other behind Melissa's back then they deserve each other. I have never heard of anything so darned cruddy in my life. How dare you and sweet TY deserves a better father. YES, I said it. What a horrible role model for his son!!!

DiDi said:

If this is the way to play, I want off! Poor Melissa, she's way too good for a sleaze like that. I'm over AI and am happy to be OVER the B too.

Kathy said:

I love Molly and hope it's true. I saw Melissa on the "Making of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders" and she is just in it for the exposure.

Frecklesaz said:

I hope Jason and Molly got a lot of money for doing this, because they are going to need to buy an island to hide out from all the angry people once this hits the fan....If this is all true and Jason dumps Melissa and tells her all along he has been seeing Molly, he deserves everything he gets, and Molly as well. Two timing is two timing period, and if they both did it willingly I hope they like each other because I don't know anyone that would give either one of them a chance based on this information. And then comes the day he has to justify his actions to his son, Ty. Boy I'd like to hear how he can come out smelling like a rose with this one.

Also, it has now been revealed that at the WTA he was not ever near any of the women, that it was taped in a separate location. Hmmmm, why else would you do that except if you knew the cat was out of the bag and they didn't want anyone assaulting Jason at the WTA. I totally think he answers Jillians questions after she asks them in a different room, but TPTB edit her reply to him. I don't think that is what she said to him, like I was kidding, right! He should be embarrassed, ashamed and hope he has money to fall back on, because if he is still in the insurance business and has to deal with women, c'mon now, who would trust him with their money?????

I can't wait for this mess to be over with!

mysonisthebest said:

There will be some heartbroken misfits unfortunately, but Jason is happy, NOT engaged and that's what counts.

Diane said:

Ok. Jason had to be in on this. How could he be dating Molly behind Melissa's back with ABC's knowledge? Everyone is under a gag order, especially the F2 can't connect with other people related to the show except through producers.....He knew what he was doing, he dated someone behind his Fiance's back, he wasn't honest, he's a turd.

ynot said:

Excuse me Lin, but Molly "got herself" pregnant? Last I heard, it took two to accomplish that feat. Anyway, ABC is nothing more than a pimp. I think it's silly that people say they want a "love story" from this. Jason's a manslut who's saying the same lame things to each woman. No wonder the Bachelor couples always break up; it must really bite to see your man wooing your rivals when the shows finally air. But I guess that's ABC's version of entertainment.

Brenda said:

I advise you to prepare yourself that Jason is morally bankrupt. As a parent myself it always felt odd to me that he agreed to come back. Seemed insane. I think the only reason a parent would do this again is money - well that and to feed his enormous insecuritie issues. You can't tell me he wasn't eating up all the attention and pity. He acted like a big baby. Anyway, Jason was not a rich man and he was no doubt swayed by the idea of a new house and nest egg. So on one hand it makes sense; on the other, for him to abuse and use another person's emotions is, as you say, morally bankrupt. Nice role modeling, dad.

Diane said:

Even if Jason just changed his mind, it would be cruel for him to break up with Melissa on the tv show. He should have discussed what has happened before the ATRC was taped. She could then have decided how she wanted to handle the situation.

Spygurl said:

I THINK THAT THIS "LEAK" IS JUST A PLOY TO COVER ABC'S MISTAKE OF SHOWING JASON, PROPOSING TO "THE GIRL WITH THE PINKY RING". AFTER IT WAS FIGURED OUT (THAT HE INDEED PICKED MELISSA) AND THE CAT BEING OUT OF THE BAG, THEY HAD TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING, ANYTHING, DESPERATE TO SAVE THE SHOWS RATINGS! SERIOUSLY PEOPLE.....DON'T BE SO QUICK TO TURN ON THE GUY BECAUSE OF A RUMOR, BESIDES, DO YOU SEE THE WAY HE LOOKS AT MELISSA? ALL GOO-GOO EYED......

Ali said:

No, the ploy was from the beginning to show Melissa's hand with the pinky ring...but it was way to easy to figure out the winner. Waaay to easy..but that was the purpose..I shouldn't say ABC is smart...but they knew exactly what they were doing. I could tell since the first date Molly was going to win, I was actually surprised of the footage of him choosing Melissa. However, the show was never intended for a love story, it's all the for the ratings. I understand people being a bit skeptical of this theory. What confuses me the the most are the believers that Jason or ABC could not have done this.

mysonisthebest said:

The purple princess is plummeting. Gotcha.

dmp said:

this is real life people if he did break up with Melissa and went for Molly - so what people do that all the time. Breakups are not easy - no maybe he should have not done it front of the camera but really people we always want to know the scoop so maybe we are finally seeing the real truth and how it happened. This is all part of life people break up with there significant other always. There is nothing wrong with having a change of heart - it happens all the time. Molly is not really getting left overs - he has a decision to make and he made it - and he changed his mind. I can tell you this happens more than not!!

becky said:

maybe he chooses deanna and fools everyone who knows

shame_shame said:

If this is true then Jason is really despicable. Not only for seeing Molly behind her back, proposing to her when he knew it was a sham, but for also introducing her to Ty and letting them both start to have real attachment to each other.

He is really lower than low and spineless if this is all true.

Should boycott ABC and the Bachelor if this turns out to be true!

Chris said:

I think that it is horrible what Jason did to melissa! Melissa was my favorite from day one. Melissa is so much better off without him. Now she can go out and find herself some big, gorgeous, studly man who will treat her great!!

Debs said:

Spygurl, I think you're right on the money. ABC screwed up and now they're just trying to keep everyone tuned in every week.

chris said:

If he does that to Melissa on tv for ratings he is the biggest A** ever. Who could be so cruel, sounds like he got paid to do it to which make it even worse. I can't watch anymore, I feel to bad for Melissa and can't watch her be publicly humiliated. I can't believe Molly would say yes to him after all of that, was she in on it too. I think my bachelor days are done. Jason, not classy my friend, hope you can live with yourself.

mysonisthebest said:

Do not despair. All is well with my son and the cheerleader. Chapel bells are ringing. No dirty tent girl in our family.

momknowsbest said:

If this is true, then that means that Jason would have proposed to 3 women in less than a year. Can you say desperate? Run ladies run.

anon said:

Jason and Molly - yuk

I will TIVO the show and the AFTR 1 & 2. If I hear it is a trainwreck and Jason does everything that has been reported. Then I will delete and not watch..

Jason and Molly better set up that tent in the wilderness because no one is going want to see them on any talk shows or magazine covers.

Carson said:

I can't believe everyone has fallen into the trap abc has created!
The real truth is he chooses Deanna! After she arrives, it confuses him to the point he pulls a Brad W. and states he cannot choose one because he loves Molly and Melissa equally and still has strong feeling for Deanna.
In AFT, they all talk about how their dating and a in general a bunch of crap and the show is a tell nothing hence the reason for the AFT 2 show.
Now in AFT 2 he finally admits he is engaged to Deanna and he is as happy as he has ever been. Both Molly and Melissa are polite but angry as expected. Confused they ask him why and he states he never stopped loving Deanna and when she came to New Zealand it was a dream come true.
I am sorry to have ruined everyone's fun but I thought it was time to expose the fake bloggers out there.

Donna said:

I am so sad that all this has been let out of the bag. If this is true I feel like a fool for watching the show and believing they really fall in love. I cried and felt so bad for Jason when Deanna choose Jessie. I was thrilled to think he'd find someone else. Boy, now I feel I was dumped on too. I'll never watch them again that's for sure.

Irene said:

I've followed this for a few days now on Reality Steve's website and must say that I am still incredulous. I BELIEVE it, for sure, but nonetheless find it disgusting beyond belief. Reminds me of that movie from a few decades ago, "Network".

If all this is true, it is one "fine" example how networks play with lives and apparently find weak suckers (sorry, Jason - initially only thought you were boring) to hurt and humiliate other people. I feel like I need to take a long shower.

Melissa, should you read this: If this is what went down I think that all of the viewers of this show are behind you. Stay strong and keep your head up! Jason will get his payback sooner or later.

c. smith said:

Carson, you are weird. Deanna is dating a guy from Mtv's the real world.
I completely agree with the theory that ABC hired Melissa (that's why no parents involved) and he wanted to be with Molly the whole time. Melissa will act devastated and the crowd will gasp. Jason wouldn't do that to someone who didn't already know the scandal was going to take place. I am sooo over the bachelor and I won't be watching it any longer.

Louise said:

If Jason is seeing Molly behind Melissa's back after proposing to her, I will never watch the show again. That would be just too much BS for me!

jillie said:

I find it funny that the producers think we, the people, are actually void of intelligence. WE are on to your "produced drama" and are sick of it. You think this will be a ratings booster but I can't wait for the backlash! Have fun with you stupidity.

mysonisthebest said:

The blimp has crashed. The purple princess has been knocked further off her pedestal than Jason himself. Word, misfits is losers. I have a bridge to sell you, shoot, I will give it away to you cheerleading, going to the chapel cinderellas for free and I bet you will come back and ask for more.

onetreehill23 said:

wow if jason realli did do this he is a f**kin a** like omg! why would u hurt a person like that and realli he choose molly UGH i dont like her and i never liked her. Melissa seems like the perfect girl for him and wow did he make a bad decision. and ABC if this is your way of getting more ratings for the season after...wow there is something wrong with that. all the fans are going to be disappointed because we were cheated! whats the point of having the ceremony like that if it isnt true! i mean its called a REALITY show scripts arent supposed to be written and the winner shouldnt be chosen by the ABC producer...ugh

jules said:

my head is spinning. i am just going to watch the show and forget about these people come morning. what happens, happens. here's the reality: it's a show.

tina said:

just turned it off when Jason lied on TV and told the world he was going to see Molly for the 1st time - shame on her taking sloppy seconds - and that poor little boy - I hope Jason ends up ALONe

Joy said:

Does anyone find it weird that Melissa didn't seem concerned about Ty? I pray to God that this was scripted, and the little boy doesn't really know what's up with this situation.
BTW, Jason is NOT that cute, and he's a complete wuss. I don't think he'll ever find true happiness.

Evelyn Medina said:

I thnik that is was very wrong for Jason to do what he did to Melissa. I felt sorry for Jason, but now I just think that he is just like every other guy. Breaking hearts must be in a man's genes. SHAME ON YOU JASON, I HOPE THAT YOU TEACHER YOUR SON TO BE A BETTER MAN THAN YOU WILL EVER BE
SHAME ON YOU JASON and SHAME ON YOU MOLLY FOR ACCEPTING HIM BACK

Cheeks said:

Just watched it....what a joke...it's no better than the WWF and all the fake wrestlers. This was STAGED from beginning to end. It's my last bachelor viewing, and that's for sure. Hope they get the ratings boost they were looking for, but I think they should have hired better actors. Melissa's so well-rehearsed anger, Molly's poorly acted surprise reaction and complete lack of any self esteem, and Jason's horrible tearful poor-me episode, followed closely by some juicy kisses planted on Molly, professing her to be the one true love for this week. What an incredible waste of time. Shame on me for watching. I plan on letting all the sponsors know that their advertising money will be lost on me next season, cuz I'll be anywhere but in front of the TV watching that piece of junk.

linda said:

Let's ALL be HONEST here for ONE SECOND - stuff like this happens EVERY SINGLE DAY, TO HUNDREDS OF COUPLES! Feelings change. The notion of cinderalla and finding your perfect mate and being perfectally happy in your perfect lives is not the norm anymore. Divorce and heart break are the norm.

What does everyone want? For Jason to continue to date Melissa and marry her because he doesn't want to HURT her feelings???

Case in point: I was suppose to be part of a wedding next weekend. The couple had been dating for TEN years. Guess what? The bride called it off. She's been seeing the best man for 2 years. STUFF LIKE THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME - and I can't believe how silly everyone is acting. Ok, so Jason and Molly don't want to admit they've been seeing each other behind Melissa's back. Maybe they just wanted to see if there was real chemistry? Can you really blame them?? Honestly?

Susan said:

This was the worst season ever & thelast I see. Jason is a PIG and Molly a bi-ch.they were dating all of this time, he cheated on Melissa. He was so in love with Mel & did not even fight for their relationship! I am disgusted at ABC,Jason, Molly. KARMA is all I could say...jason divroce #2 on its way,you deserve it after the acting youve put on.

Allison said:

Jason is awful. I cant believe that one minute he is engaged to Melissa and then the next hes kissing Molly on public television! This was the worst ending possible. I believe that he knew he was in love with Molly and he had the chance to fix what he messed up even before he proposed to Melissa!

DM said:

So the final show just aired and it happened just as predicted in the blog. Shame, shame shame on ABC and all parties. I never watched the show but decided to tune into the final just to see what happens (nothing else on but news). After the show I thought the "after the rose" special weird and wasn't sure if this was a regular occurrence on the "Bachelor" shows. So I googled it and found this. Well the blog was right. I'd say I feel sorry for the viewers but this stuff is major cheese. Did everyone need a blog to know that this show sucks and so does reality tv and that it's still scripted? Come on people.... Put it this way, how many of these people ever ended up together all the Bachelor and Bachelorette shows combined? Enough said.

DiDi said:

This was my last Batchelor/Batchlorette show. I am sick of the shallow people and being mentally jerked around. Bah to ABC.

Bachelorfan said:

I would like to see the finale season chapter, please.. !!!

Baby... said:

Bueno pues a esto se exponen las participantes o Bachelorettes... que pena que en esta ocasion hayan sido expuestas en television, por alguna razon yo creo que por esto no salieron algunos familiares para conocerlo en persona. Con razon todo eso era muy raro. Espero que Jason verdaderamente encuentre lo que anda buscando... ".. si es que lo sabe !!?? "

JulieC3 said:

I find it hard to believe that Jason would agree to such a 'script' at Melissa's expense, but you never really know anybody now, do you? (no matter how much 'exposure' they get!)

dkk said:

A person is allowed to feel how they feel. You don't know what happened in those weeks he actually got to spend time with Melissa. you go from sporadic hours at a time with someone to full time seeing how they are with other people etc. you only see what somoene presents on TV. I think Jason should be with who he wants to be with not with who everyone else THINKS he should be with. being under contract they didn't have a choice but to disucss it on TV, and he had clearly already let her know. Maybe jason is also being respectful not discussing why he didn't end up styaing with Melissa. maybe he is actually being honorable, taking all of the fallout when he could be ratting her out for something she may have done.

Linda said:

Jason needs therapy!!!! And- how can anyone find the "real" meaning of love thru all this glitz and glamour. This show presents an inacurrate picture of reality. Oh, by the way - how come there is never any mention of religious beliefs or morals?

Sonia said:

Watching "The Bachelor" is like watching a fairy-tale. Here's a debonaire, handsome man who is comes from a wealthy family or is a self-made man - the strong, brave prince of fairy-tales. Nevermind what happens afterwards as long as "The Bachelor" is the much-coveted prince of the season. JASON IS NO PRINCE CHARMING. While he is okay-looking, he doesn't come from a wealthy family nor is a self-made man. Past seasons' family/hometown visits make other women envious of the ladies on the show. Seriously, did anyone really envy the girls when Jason showed-off his "ordinary" home and his son? And ABC had to fly Jason's family to New Zealand for the women to meet them - not at the usual parents' home/hometown - can you guess why? No big vineyard, houses, bars, billboards to show-off. They are as ordinary as John Doe. And how about the crying? Sure, showing one's true emotions is sexy but Jason's crying is such a turn-off!!! We only see the fairy-tale "prince" shed a tear when he thought his "true-love" died. Jason cries at every little thing - more of self-pity than anything else. Seriously, what does he have to offer the women? What does he have that makes women covet him? We don't envy the chosen woman this season! And we could say is: "Good luck!"

Lynn said:

Does anyone actually think Jason is a great catch? Does this boy have a job? Jason needs to expand his vocabulary...."Amazing" lost its value after about the second episode! I'd like to correct his English..."her and me really had a great connection!" Puleeze!

Whether or not the whole thing was staged--we are the fools for watching people try to find a lifelong commitment in a six week artificial situation. They've lost me as a viewer!

Cheeks said:

Ditto to Sonia and to Lynn's comments. It's a big stupid fake fairy tale that we all chose to get sucked in to. It's AMAZING to me that I ABSOLUTELY watched every single episode without even thinking about the AMAZING amount of time I was ABSOLUTELY wasting. And to Linda, who asked about where the talk of religious beliefs or values were, I ABSOLUTELY agree wholeheartedly. I hope serious advertisers don't pay good money to promote such trash next season. There are so many other AMAZING shows that deal with human values and genuine good. I'm ABSOLUTELY ready for one of those!

green girl said:

My earlier comment, suggesting that you were just the kind of gal that ABC was hoping to sucker this season, didn't survive its posting. Let's see if this one does:

What say you now, Salt? Now that you know you were way off base and that ABC with a whole lot of help from the oh-so-genuine Jason, suckered you, not to mention poor, innocent Melissa?

Just say no said:

I have been waiting to hear someone refuse the overnight. If I was in that situation I would have to say not while you are seeing others. It is like letting someone two time you. So guess it is not too much of a surprise to be two timed at the end. I would be telling him if he really loves me then we will pick up where the show ends. I would not be doing an overnight on TV to only be eliminated the next day. To be dating and professing love while the other person is seeing others is a train wreak waiting to happen. All morals are out the door for sure.

holly said:

i think that what he did was immature and a bad example for his kid and he really hurt Mel and who would want to go through that kind of pain i hope his son doesnt follow this exzample

Laureen said:

So Jason should have ended up with DeAnna. It's who he deserves for being such a selfish, self-absorbed jerk. I'm glad Melissa walked out on him like she did but I hate that she was blaming herself and talking like there was something wrong with her. And for a guy who acts like he's such a devoted father this is his second time being away from his son just so he get the limelight on himself.

breelynn said:

I wonder if everyone would be as outraged if he had brought back Jillian. I think Molly just got a really bad edit and maybe we all missed the love story between her and Jason.
That doesn't excuse the on camera break-up though. He is a jerk for going along with that.
But I think the viewers would have understood better if he couldn't get Jillian out of his head because we can't get her out of ours. However, Jilly wouldn't have taken him back. lol I think she would have said No way! You just broke up with your fiance 10 minutes ago!!

brit_133 said:

This would explain why Molly was so canned during the entire show! She was less expressive than Stewie from Family Guy and is (paid or not) not a real person who is prepared to be a step mom - trust me, i've had 3!
If true, then Jason will get what he deserves and for someone who's the father of a four year old ought to set a better example (and not use his son when explaining his reactions - "I just thought about what advice I'd give to Tye" - give me a break!) And now he's getting together with his best freidn - why'd he dump Gillian again?
If they were all in on it then ... m'eh what can you do?!
Oh, and Molly - some botox might help the wrinkles you're developing with the one facial expression you have mastered :|

Sophie said:

It's a TV show. TV shows exist SOLELY for the competitive network ratings and advertising revenue. That's it. They do not exist on "moral principles", in fact, quite the opposite.
The Bachelor is CLEARLY scripted. The producers must be laughing all the way to the bank that they pulled off another fake season of Bachelor, and the pitiful viewers took it seriously, and even get emotional about it. Do we really want to give them that victory? Boycott the show.

kenny said:

It's time for The Bachelor show to SLEEP WITH THE FISHES !!!

djflkds said:

Jason is a conniving SOB and he deserves another divorce! I am sure it's coming for him.

;) said:

dammittttttttttttttttttttt! he should have chosen jillian. my heart goes out to her all the way!!!!!!

JASON'S MOM IS DIRT. She posts on this site and others under "mysonsthebest" Now I understand why Jason has no morals or concern for others-he got it from his MOM. She leaked it was Mellisa on other sites before he propsed-witch!!She goes on to say"wedding bells for the cheerleader and my son". Meantime she states-"NO DIRTY TENT GIRLS IN MY FAMILY". Sha calls Molly a blimp, a purple princess, etc. Then, just like her son, she starts talking about how wonderful her DIRTY TENT SON IS doing with Molly. You are the worse person in all of this. You should not have been allowed to breed and spread your eveilness.At least that explains where Jason got his wiashy washy self absorbed thinking- FROM HIS DIRTY TENT MOM!!! Quit destroying others.

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