Ali Walks Out on 'Bachelor,' but Was It Planned?

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 9th 2010 09:00AM

'Bachelor' contestant Ali Fedotowski was forced to choose between her job, reportedly at Facebook, and staying on the show to win Jake Pavelka's love.

After a heart-to-heart with Jake, during which he wouldn't promise her she'd be the one to receive the final rose, Ali ultimately decided to choose her job and leave the competition, sending shock waves through the audience.

But was this drama created? PopEater thinks so.

The face-to-face between Jake and Ali was pure reality show gold, complete with crying and ultimatums.

"I have like the most impossible decision to make right now," she told Pavelka at first. "I just found out that I have to choose between staying here and going back to work."

"I can't believe that I have to make this decision, I haven't made up my mind. The reason I'm here, coming to you right now, is because I wanted to let you know, and I'll need you to help me," Ali pleaded.

"So what are you asking?" Jake responded. "We have something really special."

"I can't right now guarantee you that I'm going to put a ring on your finger, but I can't look you in the eye and tell you that I'm not going to," he added.

But we wonder -- if she signed up for 'The Bachelor,' she presumably had to tell her employer. They knew what she was getting into. Why would they pull her off the show six weeks into it?

The host of the show, Chris Harrison, also sat down with Pavelka to discuss the situation before the rose ceremony.

Harrison emphasized what it would mean if Ali chose Jake over her job, and he was a little overzealous and serious for our liking.

"Let's say she does decided to stay, which means she's quitting her job for you. What does it mean to you, but, also, what kind of pressure does that now put on the two of you?" Harrison asked Pavelka. "Down the road, could you look her in the eye and say, 'You know what? Thanks for quitting your job, but you're not the one.' Think of that situation."

Furthermore, during the rose ceremony where Ali has to make her final decision, it looked like she mouths "now" before asking to talk to Harrison, as if waiting for her cue from the producers.

Then, another talk with Jake occurred, with more made-for-reality-television sobbing.

In the previews for next week, it appears as if Ali wants back on the show. Which leads us to believe this "I have to choose my job or you" obstacle was created.

In his blog about the episode for EW.com, Harrison writes, "Nobody really knew how to act or what to do in that moment, but I like it when it's raw and awkward like that. Life isn't always a pretty, polished Hollywood scene is it?"

Oh, Chris, we beg to differ. It sounds like you're protesting too much.

Pavelka's words for his PEOPLE blog also strike a wrong chord. "When she told me she was leaving, my heart stopped. I wish I could've had Mike Tyson punch me square in the jaw, because it would have felt so much better than what I feeling as I watched AliCat drive away that night."

Once he's finished lamenting about Ali's departure, though, he ends on a much happier note: "What could I do? I had to regain my composure and focus on the amazing women I had left; three women that I have fallen in love with. Leaving the country felt like a clean slate. Next week we are in Saint Lucia! EVERYTHING changes. This is where the real emotions start to run wild. Relationships are solidified and become unstoppable."

The whole thing just seems a little fishy.

Tags: ali fedotowsky, jake pavelka, the bachelor

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Tuesday 09 February

By Cindy

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I think it was rehearsed. Were those "tears" for real? They also were "checking" with the cameras.

By Fish in water

What a croc!!! She was playing her only Ace by being a manipulative player. How transparent, thinking that he would actually fall for her tears and fake sobbing. I agree about her job knowing well in advance of her actually being on the show, and it's Facebook for goodness sake. They love this sort of advertisement. It means expsoure to them. I think she tried the worst tactic possible and it failed miserably. Bubye, Ali. You're not so slick are you? Coniving, YES!!!

By june

Honestly, I think it was staged. At least it appeared that way. Seems it is too simular to the previous bachelorette show when Ed left and then returned and was chosen. You would think the writers and producers would not follow the same idea on this show. Maybe it is real. I would think writers and producers would be smarter than that. Who knows.

By Kay

I have the very same reaction. It was well acted, but not believable. I am convinced now that she (Ali) knew she is not the one and couldn't face being kicked off. Too bad I used to like watching. I'm sure they will bring her back but I'm not watching anymore.....

By Rob

Sounds (whether it is or not) like the perfect set up for someone major disappointment when he doesn't choose any of the remaining girls and subsequently goes after the one he really cares for in the end. I'm no expert but it seems hen this guy looks at her he is looking into her doul. When he looks at the other very nice women it is just not the same level passion. It would suprise me greatly if he picks one of the remaining girl and it actually faciliates into a marriage. The right people will be together.

By Unknown

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I stopped watching it when Corrie left.

By GCS

Here is a reality show for you that believe. The guy is flat broke and homeless and wants to marry for love only and gets no money for doing the show. How many takers do we have?

By Michael

Of course it was staged. Why would they be in Jake's room ready to film her arrival. Maybe this is a setup for her to be the next Bachelorette. And just who would he have sent home had Ali not left - my guess would have been Gia but it should have been VIENNA!

By Wynema

I am way more disappointed in ABC than any of the girls or Jake. What a joke!!!! Just looking for ratings!!!!!!!!!

By Linda

If Jake is who he says he is, then Ali needs to stay gone. I've watched from the start and feel the girl for him is Tenley. She has been great through out the episodes.
Tenley has been their for all the girls. She is very down to earth and her parents are wanderful, as she is!

By Louise

I hope Jake is not dumb enought to buy into this act. She has been schemeing the whole time. This is just another of her plots. She has a jealous hateful personality. She just wants to win . I think she would hate to lose more than she'd like to win. Just my opionion.

By Roxye

She will be back....

By elizabeth michels

good for you i didn't see the show and if is for just show (the departing part) i bet it's what they wanted for you to do so don't sweat the small just go forward you'll find the right guy in time best of luck

By Sue

I think the same way...too much like what happened with
ED last year....

By Marilyn

I've got to say for some reason I held on to the notion that this show was not rehearsed, now I have to say the act between Ali and Jake was very poor, leading me to believe it is all just a show. Not all reality afterall. That was very poor acting on Ali's part. She cries, she musses up her hair, makes a face, God, give me a break. It looked so fake and then he walks her out to car that is waiting. And now....... next episode Jake gets a call from her. Good Lord, what a soap opera. None of the girls are going to stay with him. It's not going to work. It's all an act. Maybe I won't watch this next season.

By kim

I couldnt believe it either. You have got to be kidding. If she really cared about anyone other than herself, then maybe one day she will find a man.
It was a pathetic show to say the least, of emotion and truth.

By Jen

I can't believe that Jake can't see through Vienna...she is too young for him, mentally and age wise; she is not for him....I wish he and Ali could get together!!

By Ethel

I agree with you 100%. We'll see what happens when he sleeps over with all the girls............

By fireyredhead15

These shows are so dumb. I wish they'd take them off the air.

By Sandra Marro

It was very disappointing and I also believe rehearsed - I don't like Ali anyway since all she did was trash Vienna - not nice - I think Ali is a mess and should go permanently - I may not watch anymore.

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