Life & Style Magazine reported tonight that Roberto Martinez, ex fiance to Ali Fedotowsky, will be our next Bachelor. If this is true, this would be the next best thing to Chris Lambton being the Bachelor. Roberto is hot, sweet and a stand up guy. He’d also be our first Latino and actually non-Caucasian Bachelor or Bachelorette ever. Could this be coming at a more convenient time as now when the Bachelor producers / ABC are being sued in a discrimination lawsuit? Hmmmm.
While the rumors are that Roberto just signed the contract, counter-rumors say the discussions still continue and the decision won’t be finalized until the end of summer. ABC is reportedly still interviewing unknowns and also waiting to see if there are any break-out stars from Emily’s season. Not sure I could really see anyone as Bachelor material this season. Perhaps Arie, but I’m hoping Emily secures him.
Would you be happy with Roberto as the next Bachelor?
PS I must be losing my mind, because I thought The Husband and I had dinner plans with another couple tomorrow night, but it turns out it was tonight. I had a bunch of texts and missed calls from the couple who were at the restaurant. I had just come back from a walk and The Husband was out playing basketball. Felt absolutely horrible. Called the restaurant and gave them my credit card to pay for dinner, but I’m sitting here moping as I still feel absolutely awful about it. She said she even watched The Bachelorette last night so we could discuss it. Ok, time to go. The Husband is in the shower singing, “Do You Hear the People Sing” from Les Miserables and I think the entire floor of our apartment building can hear him.
Anonymous says
I liked Roberto a lot during Ali's season. He seems down to earth. HOWEVER, I would really like someone fresh, not recycled, from an old season.
Anonymous says
OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LET ROBERTO BE THE NEXT BACHELOR!!!!!!!! I really never thought he would agree to it….since he's such a private guy………and SO DARN PERFECT (ok I know no one's perfect)…but still, he would have no problem finding himself a wife…but now that it is rumoured, I am praying it is true!!! I think he is the best guy from the bachelor franchise, and definitely not looking for fame and is so genuine and down to earth.
Barb R. says
Hand's down the best looking guy to ever grace the Bachelor franchise….sorry Stacy that includes Chris Lambton (who is a incredibly close 2nd). To me he is the male version of Emily…I couldn't take my eyes off him the whole time he was on Ali's season. I do have to agree that we really need a fresh bachelor…but if they have to recycle he would be AWESOME!
Stacey B says
Barb R, think Roberto will be awesome too. Always thought Chris L and Roberto M. were the best two finalists of all time.
Barb R. says
Agreed!
Cally says
I would love to see Roberto as the Bachelor!!!!
easycinderella says
Be still my heart.
Catbyrd says
Ditto to all of the above!!
Angie says
ooh, I would LOVE to see Roberto as the next Bachelor! Like you, I can't picture any of the current season as the next Bachelor, except possibly Arie or Sean. I'm also hoping that Emily picks Arie in the end, they made a seriously adorable couple!
Anonymous says
I actually gasped outloud when I read this post! Roberto would be great! Everyone loves him. I would think he would still be trying to recover from his breakup with Ali, but maybe he IS ready to move on. He also knows that it IS possible to find love on the show so he's willing to give it another go.
I was looking forward to new face instead of someone “recycled,” but …anything for Roberto–LOVELOVE. I also agree that having a non-Causcasian bachelor would be great!!
Anonymous says
“male version of emily” – you're right!! The two of them should get together! He was living in SC before Ali, so they even would have been relatively close geographically.
Anonymous says
Stacey, thank you for sharing the story of your dinner date mix-up! Sometimes I feel like the only person in the world who makes that kind of mistake. Sounds like you did all you could to make it up to them!
Anonymous says
This is very exciting. He was my first pick from the very first night of Ali's season. And if his season could be modeled on Emily's and could give us a glimpse into his life, family, and friends, that would be great.
Anonymous says
How exciting would it be to have Roberto back! He was fabulous! I could also see Sean as a possibility. They both seem very down to earth and sensible.
Anonymous says
Agreed!
backchat says
This has nothing to do with Roberto…but Stacey, have you checked out Burning Love, the Bachelor Spoof?
http://screen.yahoo.com/burning-love/
It is spot on and good for a smile. I just watched the bio videos and they are the perfect parody. Hopefully none of these ladies will be after Roberto!
Catbyrd says
I think Roberto and Emily should get together.. ?
carolyn lieberman says
He is my favorite all time Bach Guy! He is perfect! Will be the best season ever!!! Roberto is the best looking that has ever been on the show and a great personality! Can't Wait!!!!!
Erin E says
Stacey! Have you seen Ben Stiller's parody of the Bachelor called “Burning Love”? It's hysterical!!!
http://screen.yahoo.com/burning-love/