Official thread for The Bachelor

[Am_I_There_Yet]

I'm curious. When was your first kiss? It wasn't until our first kiss (second date) that I knew my DHtb was really special.

Edited to add: We met on match too!

The second date! We went to see Counting Crows/John Mayer at The Woodlands Pavillion. It was perfect!

Congrats on your upcoming wedding and on meeting on match! So many other FF's have met their wives on there too!

When is your wedding?

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

Remember Puck??? He was sooooooooooo gross!

Ryan did seem out of it when they interviewed him and Trista. You could tell he totally hates being in the public eye.

Where's the booger-picking smilie when you need it?

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Tonight at 10 PM (one hour show)...The Women Tell All. Can't wait to see psycho Dr again, and Sarah Canada with her inexplicable noises. Ooooo...and let's see Susan "act" some more!

Wonder what they all have to say about and TO Travis.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Tonight at 10 PM (one hour show)...The Women Tell All. Can't wait to see psycho Dr again, and Sarah Canada with her inexplicable noises. Ooooo...and let's see Susan "act" some more!

Wonder what they all have to say about and TO Travis.

The previews certainly look interesting!!!

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Not as entertaining as I thought tonight. I missed some of it tho, but it's TIVO'd.

I was surprised Ali G (Dr) wasn't there. Has that ever happened before? I thought they'd be contractually obligated to go.

I was surprised to see all the support for Moana now. As much as I defend her attitude that she wasn't going to go all ga-ga over the bachelor before she even knew him, I still think she has some major neediness issues. And as someone who has a very needy person in my life, that would have me running screaming from the room if I were Travis. Looks like she has a meltdown with his parents too. Should be interesting next week. I better not have to drive soccer carpool that night!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Not as entertaining as I thought tonight. I missed some of it tho, but it's TIVO'd.

I was surprised Ali G (Dr) wasn't there. Has that ever happened before? I thought they'd be contractually obligated to go.

I was surprised to see all the support for Moana now. As much as I defend her attitude that she wasn't going to go all ga-ga over the bachelor before she even knew him, I still think she has some major neediness issues. And as someone who has a very needy person in my life, that would have me running screaming from the room if I were Travis. Looks like she has a meltdown with his parents too. Should be interesting next week. I better not have to drive soccer carpool that night!

Moana had always come across as unstable to me but when she cried in front of his parents too!! That is just strange to me -

seriously - who would want to be with someone like that? i think that would be a turn off to most men!!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Did anybody else notice that they recapped all the "big names" of this episode with a little vignet; except Sarah? The only recap she got was at the end when they showed next week's show. They recapped Moana during the main part of the show and then again for next weeks show. Or did I just miss something?

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Did anybody else notice that they recapped all the "big names" of this episode with a little vignet; except Sarah? The only recap she got was at the end when they showed next week's show. They recapped Moana during the main part of the show and then again for next weeks show. Or did I just miss something?

nope that is all they showed! on the ABC message board they are also talking about how they never asked the other women who they thought he would choose or if he is in love - which they always have asked!!!! leading to speculation - he is not with either of them

 

[lillygator]

very interesting show. Did you see the bloopers though? Sarah and Travis looked way more relaxed and even into each other than they have appeared at other times. Also, didn't you all get the feeling there is a lot happening there that isn't shown. I mean we get to see an hour or two into the lives of these people there and they were all together 24/7 (the women) so you know the issues that have been brought up have to be somewhat validated. I liked them showing Moana asking whether anyone wouldn't accept the rose and her attitude towards that. Hopefully Travis saw that backstage. No matter, her indifference to the girls she has always acted to him she wanted a rose no matter what.

I can't believe egg girl wasn't there, but it was probably in her best interest to decline.
Susan, what a phoney...at least Travis was a stand up kind of guy in his comments.
Looking at the previews...ughh...if Moana cries one more time I am going to loose it. It's one thing to be yourself in front of the parents but I wouldn't let it all loose.

 

[Jeafl]

I have to say that I was impressed at how much class Travis showed last night. He could have really trashed some of those women, and he didn't. He didn't even laugh at Ali G. He just said "let her move on" which I thought was pretty big of him.

I also liked how he handled the Kristen situation. She really is very sweet, but a little misguided. I love when he said he had a friend that wanted to meet her. I wonder if he will fix her up with him? That would be an interesting twist.

I too was surprised that the tides have turned towards Moana. Something must be going on that we don't know about. I also noticed that they didn't ask the girls at all about Sarah. They hardly showed her at all. I wonder what is up with that?

 

[Wishing on a star]

I am not super surprized about the change in attitude towards Moana. Quite the opposit! I have said all along, that it was the dynamics and logistics of women in this type of situation! Nobody could EVER come up with any specific thing that Moana said or did that was really so wrong (except for hogging Travis, and hey, that is part of the game!!!)

I do agree that Moana has some real issues!!! However, I do think that, in her mind, this is for real.... (Even with the theatrical tears....) If she is just acting... she blows that Susan out of the water... Moana can take the Oscar. It is funny that if Susan is interested in acting, going on this show has surely backfired. Because, she just showed the world that she can't act!!!

I thought that it was very interesting that fakey/phony Susan was the one who stood up and personally admitted that it was the jeaolosy and the dynamics that had created her bad feelings towards Moana. And, I had to notice that this has been the ONLY for real thing that poor Susan has ever said!

I do not know how it will all end. But, I have the feeling that Moana meeting Travis' parents will be the big reality-check for him. At this point, I told my DH that, sure, I can see Travis, or any man, being taken in by Moana... she is gorgeous, exciting, sexy, etc... It is like candy... they want it, whether it is the right thing/person for them or not!!!

I am also wondering if this last episode will be the one where Sarah FINALLY opens up and Travis gets thru that wall of hers that I have been one of the very very few to notice.

PS: Chris Harrison did mention the whole "Who will Travis choose...." I think they must not have had a lot of interesting comments there, and simply ran out of time?????

 

[Robinrs]

I would love to see a casual version of the bachelor.... ditch all of the studio make up and expensive clothes. Be real and be casual and enjoy each other's company.

Back to Moana.... I agree with a lot of what other posters have said.... the bawling on national TV was a little much.... what's up with that monster tatoo?.... and as a Dr.'s wife, don't you think she would have to get along in groups? She is going to have to share Travis with everyone else in his life, and I personally don't think she could handle that at all.

They did a very casual version of the Bachelor with Charlie O'Connell in NY... it was pretty tacky IMHO.

I totally agree with the social aspect of being a Dr's wife. I find it hard to believe that he would be interested in anyone who didn't get along with other people, especially since he took the word of the women on Susan but not on Moana...

I may be wrong but I got the feeling that he dumped Moana based on the statement he made in the previews for the final episode. It was said something like "I hope she will be alright but I don't have the opportunity to know if she will"...

I get the feeling that he worried a lot about Moana and her breakdowns, which I think is one of the reasons he kept her. As a doctor I think he feels the need to "fix" people, and she seems so broken. I don't think he worries that much about Sarah, but feels very comfortable with her. I do hope he picks her, she seems just so perfect for him...AND I'd hate for her to live a few blocks away only to see him traipsing around with Moana!!!

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

The whole show seems to have lost it's sizzle. Even though they keep trying to spice things up with new locations, the number of viewers keeps declining. I think it's just about time to put this one to bed. As for Sarah and Moana...I hope he picks Sarah because she is not a "cling-on" and an ER Dr. needs someone that is strong and independent due to the long hours and stress involved. Plus, I just like her better!!!

 

[chyam]

Quite honestly even though he will chose one I doubt that it will go anywhere. Moana has caught his fancy but I think he will realize that she is not emotionally stable and most of that will come out when she meets his parents (at least I kinda gathered that from the previews) And although Sarah is a great person I just think she would be to boring for him. I was not surprised not to see Ally B at the reunion show, she made a complete idiot out of herself and even more so after seeing some of the out takes last night! I have to say though Travis showed a lot of class by wanting that issue dropped, that topic alone could have lasted the whole show!

 

[lilostitch]

They did a very casual version of the Bachelor with Charlie O'Connell in NY... it was pretty tacky IMHO.

I totally agree with the social aspect of being a Dr's wife. I find it hard to believe that he would be interested in anyone who didn't get along with other people, especially since he took the word of the women on Susan but not on Moana...

I may be wrong but I got the feeling that he dumped Moana based on the statement he made in the previews for the final episode. It was said something like "I hope she will be alright but I don't have the opportunity to know if she will"...

I get the feeling that he worried a lot about Moana and her breakdowns, which I think is one of the reasons he kept her. As a doctor I think he feels the need to "fix" people, and she seems so broken. I don't think he worries that much about Sarah, but feels very comfortable with her. I do hope he picks her, she seems just so perfect for him...AND I'd hate for her to live a few blocks away only to see him traipsing around with Moana!!!

I agree on two points. The "casual Bachelor" season was a total snore.

Point two, I agree that it seems liked he dumped Moana because of his comments when he sent someone back in the limo, for the same reasons you stated! You were reading my mind

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

If Ally G. is affiliated with a hospital or medical group that has any uptight or stodgy board members...that little spectacle she created may have cost her a promising career with them. I feel sorry for her as she seemed like someone that may have just come out of a long-term relationship with someone that kept "dangling the carrot" but wouldn't actually commit to anything...and just kind of snapped. I think Travis showed such graciousness to keep the conversation from continuing...what a guy!

 

[Just2554]

I have to agree with all those who said that Travis is a very gracious guy. He handled everything the girls threw at him very well and was just classy for not dissing any of the women. Some of them would have really deserved it, imo.

Hmm, as for next week my verdict is this: I like Sarah and I hope he picks her. She is fun and stable and would fit into his lifestyle well and the unseen footage from last night proved they do have a connection. I think he may pick Moana though. He seems very intrigued by her being exciting and sexy, etc. but honestly, I think she is so emotionally unstable that it will never work out for them. She would never handle all the stresses of being a doctor's wife.

The other women were just...well that one, Jennie, I think was just looking for more screentime. I couldn't even remember her that well and yet there she was, attacking each and every person she could.

Hahaha and the outtakes with pot-voice Sara. Did anyone else just laugh and laugh? The whole "I got drunk and climbed a tree I can't remember" and the whole push-up of her chest thing were hysterical to me. My younger sister is more mature than her.

 

[Jeafl]

You know what else surprised me? When Chris Harrison said the viewers are all pulling for Moana. Who has HE been talking to??

 

[MNmom2]

You know what else surprised me? When Chris Harrison said the viewers are all pulling for Moana. Who has HE been talking to??

That surprised me, too! Even if he really does have that info I am shocked that he said it. Was it just to throw us off??

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

That surprised me, too! Even if he really does have that info I am shocked that he said it. Was it just to throw us off??

Kind of spoiler (highlight to read):
Maybe it's because of all the reports that have leaked out about Sarah and Travis being seen together in the Nashville area.