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First Look At 'The Bachelorette' Night One Episode


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bachelorttecocktail.jpgSo, I just had a chance to watch some clips of the first episode of "The Bachelorette." I have to admit I was a little concerned when they picked Jillian Harris for the spot. I mean... really, they should have picked me.

 

Totally kidding. I'm way too old. I'm closer to "The Cougar" than "The Bachelorette" demographic. Though dating 23-year-olds is not my thing, so please don't call me Vivica Fox or TV Land. Besides I'm more of a puma (like Jennifer Aniston).

 

Anyway, for some reason I wasn't convinced Jillian was the right choice, as she didn't stand out that much to me during "The Bachelor" except for that steam-fest make out session in Canada [more on that below]. Having watched these clips, I now think she is the perfect person for this season. She comes across as adorable, likeable, fun loving and most of all - real.

She gets it. She gets what her appeal is. In the first episode you will hear her say this: "I don't think I'm drop dead gorgeous. I think I'm cute. I think I have got a huge heart and there is somebody really special there for me."

 

That's about as real as it gets when it comes to describing yourself. She's confidant in who she is as a woman. So, 'Bravo' to her! 

 

ABC gave us a preview of some of the cocktail night shenanigans. In one clip a guy named Mike, who is a break-dancer, gives Jillian a lesson. Forget the fact that she is in a stunning crème-colored Pamela Dennis gown. She kicked off her shoes, hiked up the dress a bit and went for it. Later, a break dance competition breaks out between Mike and another guy. On paper it sounded kind of silly, but in the clip it's actually quite funny and she seemed to love every minute of it. Although, didn't we stop break dancing before most of these guys were even in middle school?

 

Poor Tanner from Dallas will forever be remembered as the feet guy. He's got that same feeling about feet that Eddie Murphy did in "Boomerang." He likes them clean, clipped and cute. During a poolside chat he is seen staring at Jillian's feet instead of where most dudes stare... her eyes. Yeah, right. Totally not where most guys stare at a woman. You know where I mean.

 

And we now know that Jillian has 30 suitors this year rather than 25. The final five are brought in late to the cocktail party. So, how do they feel about it? You can hear someone in the background ask, "Can we physically fight them?"

 

So, it's already been presented to me who the final four might be. I know Jillian is still filming as was revealed in yesterday's conference call with her from Hawaii. So, as for how accurate it is... I don't know. However, this season I'm staying out of all the spoilers and speculation. Too much Jewish guilt!

 

I think I'll write it down and put it in a sealed envelope and bury it in my backyard just to see if it was accurate when the season is over. Feel free to post your theories, but I'm turning a blind eye to the e-mails, texts, phone calls, faxes (yes, faxes!) that get sent my way with inside information. Especially since the last bit of info (about Tanner) I gave was the first wrong info I've gotten. So, trust has gone out the window.

 

I'm just going to try and watch like a fan and chuckle appropriately at the silly "most" this and "most" that proclamations. Wouldn't it be hilarious if Jason showed up at the end and dumped Molly for Jillian? Now that would be good reality TV! Just a thought, but don't worry, it's not going to happen. Jason and Molly are actually flying to Turks and Caicos this weekend together. Oh crap. OK, that's my last bit of inside info before I zip it! 

 

Oh, and lastly I am shocked that someone asked Jillian on the press conference call today this question: "The show strongly insinuated you had relations with [Jason Mesnick]. How far did things go?

 

So rude! Jillian handled herself very well in her response and let them have it. Another 'Bravo' to her.

 

"I think that's probably the most inappropriate question ever. I'm normally a very open girl. Anyone can assume that if we went into a hot tub and had a steamy make out session, you can assume we quote, unquote, 'did it.' Even if I had or hadn't, I don't think that's a question that should be asked. I think being a 30-year-old grown woman ... people can look at me and who I am as a person, and they are entitled to their opinion. Let's say I had slept with Jason, I don't think that's anybody's business."

5 Comments

keith moon said:

Ok, so Jillian's answer means she DID have sex with Jason. The guys a worm so it doesn't really count.

Bonnie said:

I liked Jillian, and truly wish her the best. However, I am going to follow the show via blogs and websites rather than watching. I cannot support a show whose producer throws a very nice guy under the bus for the sake of ratings, and then lies about his own involvement.

fmb said:

I totally agree with you Bonnie. I'll won't watch much of anything on ABC. They have no scruples, and just throw people away when they're done with them for their ratings.

my name is andrew saltman, in florida, are we related?

gina b said:

For some reason, I can't stand Jillian. I was rooting for her on the Bachelor, but now she annoys me. I feel like she thinks she is so cute and adorable and all that. I prefer Trista or Deanna or Tessa, more mature/normal/classy.
I have to say, I love Ed. I don't know much about him though. I hope he gets far, I want to see more of him , but I hope she doesn't pick him. I don't care who she chooses, just not Ed. I like the Bachelors this season, not really the Bachelorette.

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