Why 'Bachelor' Jake Pavelka Made the Right Decision

By Andrew Scott Posted Mar 2nd 2010 09:54AM

Pop-Ed: All season long, the women of 'The Bachelor' -- not to mention the tabloids -- pegged Vienna as the villain of the house (well ... after Rozlyn left, anyway) and certainly the last person with whom Jake should spend the rest of his life with. And for a while, we were anti-Vienna as well, given that the obvious warning signs were there (her previous quickie marriage; her blunt, tell-it-like-it-is attitude).

But just as Jake's family did in last night's finale, we finally developed a soft spot for the 23-year-old marketing rep from Geneva, Florida -- so much, in fact, that we think Jake ultimately made the right call in picking Vienna ... and here's why:

-- He genuinely appears to be in love with her
If anything was made clear last night, it was that Jake has an obvious connection with Vienna. It may be a bit on the physical side, what with the mud fighting and all, but it's a connection nonetheless. The same, of course, couldn't be said of Jake and runner-up Tenley. While Tenley seemed like the perfect bride on paper (she's cute, she's smart and had a flawless meet-and-greet with the family), the spark just wasn't there, not even after an impromptu jump in the pool -- although maybe the fact that Jake's family also jumped into the pool had something to do with it. If it wasn't there at the finale, then it was never going to be there. Besides, at the end of the day, we can't really blame Jake, because ...

-- We're just not into Tenley
We'll be the first to admit that Tenley seems like a sweet girl. As we said, she's great on paper and is almost guaranteed to find happiness again. But like Jake, the spark just wasn't there for us, as solidified by her shrill, 10-minute crying spree at the end of the finale, when Jake broke the bad news to her. By then, we began to see why Jake would pick someone more bubbly, outgoing and, to be honest, more exciting like Vienna, who knows how to keep Jake, the audience and especially the tabloids on its toes. And speaking of ...

-- Vienna's 15 minutes are far from over
If you've walked by a newsstand in the past few weeks, you'll know that Vienna is a huge tabloid target; and since Jake picked the so-called "bad girl" in the end, things are bound to heat up even more. Regardless, there seems to be a vested interest in the couple, which was good news for the show's ratings and probably even better news for 'Dancing With the Stars,' since Jake was just named one season 10's 11 contestants. In other words: This couple won't be fading away anytime soon. This may be the best thing Jake could have ever hoped for, considering that he's still reeling from one big mistake ...

-- He never should have let Ali slip away
From the moment she appeared, it was hard not to fall in love with Ali. She was cute; she had personality; and she definitely had a sense of humor about herself, as shown in the first episode when she accidentally ripped her dress. Throughout the season, Ali appeared to be the perfect fit for Jake, but unfortunately for him, she wound up choosing work over love, a decision she still seems to be grappling with. But perhaps it was all for the best: Jake has found his bride-to-be (the couple is reportedly still engaged), and Ali will get to find love all over again when she stars in 'The Bachelorette' later this year. And who doesn't love a happy ending?

Tell us: Did Jake make the right call in picking Vienna?

Tags: jake pavelka, Tenley Molzahn, the bachelor

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Tuesday 02 March

By chris timmons

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i think jake made the wrong choise with vienna, if she couldn't get alone with the girls just think how selfish she will be with the family. i think the family will soon be dissappointed with the daddys girl. she seems to be so in love with her daddy.i think jake is just going for the sexy excitement from 'V' instead of the solid marriage type.

By edog

So Right!

By J

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Jake made the right choice! V challenged him, and he was himself when he was with her; this is something that keeps a relationship exciting and strong. Tenley was a little boring.

By AJ

I so agree with you, it was not his heart that he chose, the lust that he felt will not last. You need more than that to keep a relationship or marraige. I really feel that this marraige will not happen.

By Mike

Jake made the wrong decision for a lasting marriage. The lust will pass in a few years - then what would he have left?

By Bob

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Tenly was a cartoon character and a cat that paired up with Ali against Vienna. Tenly got what she deserved in the end. Way to go V

By trish

I COULD NOT AGREE MORE. he even said it,, that v was "sexier" than Tenley. (what were the parents of these girls smokin when they named them?)V is a disaster waiting to happen, she will not mesh well with Jakes family, mother, and father. He will see the truth of that girl after she moves in with him. Lets hope she doesn't get pregnant before Jake wakes up.

By Roberta

Yes, most of you are right. I think he chose V. because she was rejected by the other girls and it was kind of a feel sorry thing going. She is practically 10 years younger than he. I just could'nt see the attraction for her. I hope it works, but if not, maybe they can find that out before they marry. Bobbie

By jess

What people don't understand is You need a best friend. Someone who can make you feel better no matter what. Tenly was that. Looks go away and so do the butterflys, in the end you want to die with your best friend and v is so not it. She's selfish, immature, and sooo fake. There is no way that i can see her as a mother. Jake is like any other man seeing only with his other head, and that won't get him very far. It won't last.

By VS

Who knows if Jake is truly a nice person? He is a publicity-seeking, and celebrity-seeking man who is embarking on his 3rd reality TV show. He chose a woman who inappropriately laughs at other people (e.g., Regis and Kelly - remark about how Jake felt about Tenley choreographing a dance for him) and he doesn't seem to mind that his "fiance" alienated practically everyone she lived with throughout the Bachelor. Jake is not stupid; Vienna is not a sweet person and makes it clear that she doesn't care about anyone but herself; together, they will have few friends and eventually, Vienna will alienate Jake's family and wreak havoc upon their family dynamics. Why does everyone give Jake so much credit? Maybe he is less genuine than he appeared to be. As far as Tenley is concerned, she should be upset that she was a pawn in Jake's search for lasting celebrity status. She and Ali are too real to be with someone like him. Don't misunderstand, I did root for Jake on the Bachelorette and up until he chose Vienna and saw his true nature on R & K this morning.

By Jan

I am so upset with Jakes choice.I turned it off when I saw Tenley be first.I did not want to see her upset.I did not want to see a gloating Vienna.Jake will be sorry.She will not make a good wife.She is all for herself.After last night I have decided I will not watch this show again.I am so sad for Tenley.Fun will be when Jake dances with the stars.I hope Vienna gets her eyes full.I feel sorry for the sister-in-laws that are now stuck with a hard core brassy broad.I'm done!

By shell

He made the right choice. If you watched the season from the beginning you will see how Ali turned the girls from her. She was my favorite from the very beginning. She was honest, fun-loving, and some of the other girls were just jeolous of her. I was so happy he chose her. I loved Tenley and I wish she was the next bachorlette, not Ali.

By Robin

Jake made the right choice. GO VIENNA! Tenley was downright boring.

What is the network thinking by having someone as nasty and hateful as Ali (she-bully) be the next bachelorette?

By Jimmy....

Jake,So made the right choice..Men want to be with the "Exciting Women"..Like women want to be with "Bad Boy's"..it's in us!!After a couple of yrs. with Tinlly,Jake would have been "Looking"!!..And as far as Ali", goes,"Big Drama Queen"...She can't get time off from her job to Have her Time with "Her True Love"..But goes on Dancing with the Star's, "No Problem" with time off from "JOB"!!So Fake"!!! Jimmy,North Lima Oh.

By Ruth

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Happens all the time....

By IMHO

So right! She did her best to fool the family, but it won't last. Jake was not thinking with his heart, but his head and I don't mean the one on his shoulders!

By greeneyze

Jake definitely made the right decision. Even though the controversy with Vienna, I could tell that the chemestry between them was huge! Getting to know Tenley a little more, she was a yes girl that is a candidate for "wigging out" eventually from keeping all those feelings bottled up and being so sickening sweet all the time. She appeared needy and kept saying "I need someone to love ME"...that got old and boring. So...Vienna will challenge Jake and probably keep them flying high for quite sometime. If it works out forever that would be gerat but if not, wow what a great experience for both of them to have!

By barbara kidwell

JAKE..WHY DIDN'T YOU LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER, SHE TOLD YOU TO TELL TENLEY THAT YOU LIKE TO ROUGH HOUSE?? TENLEY NEVER HAD ANY ONE IN THE HOUSE SAY A BAD THING ABOUT HER. VIENNA ON THE OTHER HAND
IS DOWN RIGHT NASTY,IT;S ALL ABOUT HER AND I FEEL AFTER A FEW MONTHS WITH HER YOU WILL KNOW SHE IS NOT RIGHT FOR YOU. I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 33 YEARS AND WATCH EVERY SHOW, AND YOU DO WANT SOMEONE AT THE END OF THE DAY TO LISTEN TO YOU, UNDERSTAND YOU AND SOMEONE TO CRY WITH. I MARRIED MY SOUL MATE/BEST FRIEND.I JUST HOPE YOU WAKE UP FROM WHAT EVER DREAM YOU ARE IN BEFORE IT IS TO LATE. ON THE AFTER THE FINAL ROSE, IF YOU COULDN'T SEE HOW MUCH TENLEY WAS STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU, THEN YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR EYES LOOK AT.. I SAW YOUR FATHER AND JUST BY HIS LOOKS ALONE ABOUT VIENNA,HE WAS NOT A HAPPY MAN.. WAKE UP!!!!!!!

By Jessica

Let's face it at the end of the day it's his decision. No one can truly say whether he made the right choice or not because it's his life. I wish the both of them the best of luck and hope they can sustain a healthy happy relationship.

Saturday 13 March

By Mary

Chris,
I thought I would be the only one who thought that way. I had tape the show and had to fast forward through the Vienna parts. I was disappointed that he will have to learn about lasting love the hard way. Vienna will be a huge life changing learning lesson for Jake. I personally was hoping he would have chosen Ali.

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