In case you want a preview of each bachelor meeting Jillian for the first time (and she looks incredible in a long, white, fitted gown that shows off her tiny frame), here you go:
http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/the-bachelorette-season-5-premiere-photos-91835.aspx
Let the speculation begin! This is definitely an extremely handsome crowd, but I agree, there is a definite lack of diversity. Also, you have to wonder if these contestants were hand picked for Melissa and/or Molly, who were previously asked to be the Bachelorette before Jillian. Maybe a lot of the bachelors are from Texas because a certain someone (Melissa) is also from Texas. Realistically, the best chances of making the relationship work would be if both individuals were at least in the same state.
Anyhow, I’m rooting for you, Jillian!
Anonymous says
She is so tiny! Makes me want to go to the gym right now!
Thoughts on the men – I like: Kiptyn (please let him go by Kip!), Bryan cause he swept her off her feet, Mark is sexy but young, Julien looks cute and nervous!
Dislike (on first sight): Adam is too scruffy, Kyle has weird jacket, Greg is cute but too short.
I know, that sounds completely shallow. But without seeing them interact, I can’t make any other judgment right now 🙂
Looking forward to reading your thoughts on them!
Karm says
OK, here are my picks
Bryce, Julien, Wes, Juan, Kiptyn, and Jake(Jacob) also has anyone noticed how much Greg resembles Jason? I picked him too for that. All the other men I picked after reading their bios…the 6 I picked seemed the most interesting and had the most to offer…the others are kind of young, well to me anyway. Can’t wait to see what they are like in person.
Anonymous says
Karm – I did not notice, but went back and looked. You are totally right! I wonder if she that is a good or bad thing (guessing bad – would you want to marry someone that looks like the guy that dumped you on tv?!?) 🙂
Becca says
Ooooh, I am already liking Kiptyn. Cool name too!
Joanne says
Geography seems really crazy this time – -there isn’t anyone from Canada, WA or even OR. Closest are the CA guys. Makes me feel how can this even be close to real — I know how difficult it is crossing that border just to buy shoes.
Looking forward to a good season and hoping Jillian stays true to herself.
Just the other day I was walking past her last restaurant startup here and there is a lovely dress shop right across the street. I wondered if she popped in and checked out any of the clothes.
Hey its fun musing. Actually a couple of weeks ago I was going to my yoga class and there were film crews all over – the restaurant still isn’t opened but people were on the patio. They were filming in one of the jewellery stores – I wondered if it was the “engagement ring” scene. Turns out it was just a movie – but again it was fun musing.
Anonymous says
I think John P. also looks like Jason. Yikes!
hanlil says
According to the current issue of Us Weekly Deanna and Jeremy(from her season of the Bachelorette) were spotted kissing in Vegas. Jeremy said “We’ll see what the future brings” when they asked him about it. I always thought she should have picked Jeremy in the first place.
Anonymous says
Joanne, I also thought there’d be at least a few Canadians. That would’ve spiced things up a bit. But as Stacey pointed out, perhaps these men were picked for Melissa or Molly.
I’m rooting for Kiptyn. Did you see the great body language they had in that one slide? They were totally engaged and “getting each other,” it looked like. She needs someone with a big, bright personality and great sense of humor like hers.
Very interesting, Hanlil. I don’t know if I’d believe it unless I saw the pictures…hmmm…Sounds kinda like sloppy seconds.
Anonymous says
Oh, I guess there are pictures. Check it out; DeAnna and Jeremy look pretty cozy. They both look really happy — esp. Jeremy.
http://www.exposay.com/deanna-pappas-jorge-garcia-hosts-night-at-tao-las-vegas-on-april-24-2009/p/29363/6/
reality television says
I am also liking Kiptyn as well. I wonder if he is in the final 3…gut feeling says he is. I really think that these guys were selected for Melissa because so many of them are from the west coast and appear to be much younger. I have heard that Mike Fleiss had to scamble to get 5 more guys because the first 25 were selected for Melissa and not Jillian..so he had to go and get 5 more that were a bit closer to Jillian’s wants/needs..although I do think her and Melissa have similar bubbly personalities and seem to be attracted to similar type of guys. I am so excited! 🙂
Anonymous says
I like Kyptin! Lol.
The Mom! says
When were Molly and Melissa asked to be the next Bachelorette? Did I miss that? Seems like it’s possible since they got this one up and running so quickly. I haven’t checked out the preview. I want to watch it the night of those show but I’m SO excited for this season to start.
…about Deanna… I forget who Jeremy was… Was he the guy from Texas who had also lost a parent? My memory fails me… Thanks for the great blog again!
hanlil says
Yes that’s Jeremy that you’re thinking of.
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