'Bachelorette' Ali Fedotowsky's Little Brother Is Happy With Her Choice

By Dave Thier Posted Aug 4th 2010 11:59PM

It's been about a year since I saw Mike Fedotowsky in a bar in our hometown of Williamstown, MA, and he asked me, "Have you heard about this thing Ali is doing?"

Since then, Ali Fedotowsky has gone from being a Facebook employee to a 'Bachelor' fan favorite, and now she's one of the most popular 'Bachelorettes' in the show's history. On Monday, she ended her search for love by sending Chris Lambton home early and choosing Roberto Martinez.

I caught up with Ali's little brother Mike and talked about the finale.

First, the obvious question -- what do you think about Roberto?
Definitely, I'm very, very happy with Roberto. Both him and Chris were awesome guys, and it was awesome meeting them, but Roberto, for my sister, he seemed like a way better guy and a way better fit. As a brother, it's still pretty cool -- he's big into sports, big into baseball, and he seems like a good guy overall.

Will it be weird for a character on a TV show to be part of the family?
It's going to be really weird. It's weird because my friends know him just as much as I do -- they've seen just as much of him as I have. But tomorrow I might actually go to see him and Ali in New York City. It's weird that you get so excited and so worked up about seeing someone who's just like another boyfriend being brought home. I've met him only one time, on camera.

Was Ali fairly portrayed in the series?
They did a good job portraying her. Obviously they dolled her up a little bit, turned her into America's sweetheart, but Ali's turned into a great woman. She kept true to herself, as far as the guys she was looking for, what she needed and who she was. Like how she let Chris go early because she didn't want to hurt him. She truly cares for people. She didn't want to keep leading him on. She looks after people's feelings now because I know she's been hurt in the past.

Have you been enjoying the limelight?
It's fun. It's unbelievable to me that magazines and newspapers and TV shows want to talk to me just because of who my sister is. It's bizarre to me that people are that interested in what I'm doing when I had nothing at all to do with it. But I'm definitely enjoying it.

Does it help with girls?
It's definitely a great pickup line. They're easily intrigued when I mention that my sister is 'The Bachelorette.'

Are you disappointed now that the spotlight is going to fade a little?
I think about that, but not really. I'm excited for her to live a normal life, but I also don't think it's going to go away. She's done really well for herself, and I think she's going to have more in store to keep this fun ride going. Either way, I just want her to be happy.

Nothing's definite, but we're all excited and hopefully pushing for her to do something like 'Dancing With the Stars.' But nothing's for sure. We think it'd be a lot of fun if she did 'Dancing with the Stars' because she's always been into dance. She danced with her college team. We think she'd do really well in the show -- better than Jake did. He went on 'Dancing With the Stars,' and he was awful. He cried the whole time, I think.

When you first heard that Ali was going to go on 'The Bachelor,' did you ever think things would end up this way?
That's one of the biggest things that shocked me. Way back in September, I didn't know what to expect, I'd never seen the show, I didn't know what it could lead to. I didn't really understand how big and important it was. Even when she came home during Christmastime and the show hadn't aired yet, I still didn't really understand how big or important it was, until I saw it air on TV.

It's unbelievable to me how popular she became in nine, ten months.

Why does Ali make a good celebrity?
People can relate to her, she speaks her mind and she's honest. If someone is doing something she's not comfortable with, she'll be honest and let you know. I think a lot of people could relate to her. Even I got fan mail when people couldn't get ahold of Ali, and they asked me to send it to her, saying that she's inspired them to not focus so much on career or that they need to be true to themselves. Guess it goes both ways because she stopped working so hard in order to find love, but she's also very career-oriented.

I don't know how she has such a good TV personality. I don't know where it came from, because I don't have it. But she did well for herself.

Tags: ali fedotowsky, mike fedotowsky, roberto martinez, the bachelorette

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Wednesday 04 August

By Judy

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Ali, You have made the last Batchelorette season a pleasure to watch. Roberto was my pick for you all along. We've watched a true love blossom despite all of the obstacles. Remember to remain true to yourself and the love between you and Roberto will bring pure joy. May God richly bless your relationship and marriage to an awesomely handsome guy. You have matching smiles!
We pray that Chris will also find true love, he deserves it.

Continue to be a positive example to all of the young women around the world.

By Paula

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Judy, I agree with you 100%. I have watched all the shows and by far this is the best one yet because of how Ali conducted herself. It was truly enjoyable to watch the finale. Good luck to them both.

Thursday 05 August

By O2BINLA

Judy, you said it perfectly!!! I concure with all of it!!! I am so very, very happy for Ali & Roberto!!! I remember what it's like to be in love (with my Husband). It is unmatched in it's exquisite delight of all things that are great!!! I rejoice with them!!! I wish them much love, joy, happiness & a blessed marriage!!!

By Bean Reel

The "15 minutes of fame" now extends to siblings? Andy Warhol must be rolling in his grave.

By Cyndi

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Give it a couple of months, they'll be broken up.

By carol

Cyndi,

I know that I'll be watching.

By completewoman

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If career was so important to Ali, why did she leave in the first place? Actions speak louder than words. Actions show who a person really is. I'm not easily duped.

You gotta figure that saying you work for FaceBook is probably much better than what it pays.

By plpicano

Nothing special about Ali and now we know Chris will be the next Bachelor most likely the runner up for him will be the next Batchelorette...ho hum ..too predictable and BORING!!

By Betsy

Oh, so true!

By RB

I dont think either Ali or Gillian (the previous bachelorette) were runners-up, but I agree that the show is predictable in many ways. I usually only tune into the last few episodes. Trim the fat and its usually more interesting at that point.

By AgnesP

What happened with Gillian and Ed ?

By Evelyn

Jillian and Ed split not long ago. I for one thought they would make it.

Friday 06 August

By Khristina

They broke up a few weeks ago

By bsti

They'll never make it to the altar! Sheer numbers and the track record of the show are against them. Why do you people waste your time watching a show for morons? I watched season one and that was it, I couldn't take any more of the idiocy.

By Lindi

she's a skank...any woman who has to kiss and lay herself down for that many men is called a "paid prostitute"..and paid she got, ring, cash etc. etc. it's not going to last because this is a show, so they play and show, how could it last?? Little brother, all these men looked to get their face on TV and sister had to lay to get one to play along...the show is a skank breeding ground.

By mw

I give the relationship less than 6 months, he will dump her. They are laying it on pretty thick right now. Just wait.

By Snow Flower

The odds are against any marriage in this country but that shouldn't stop optimistic romantics from trying. I hope Ali and Roberto make it!

By Cindy

Oh please. She is not a star. She is a nice, pretty, young blond who apparently only thinks about one thing...romance. Not that there is anything wrong with romance. But nobody with any dignity would go rolling around on beds with a dozen guys on television. Sorry. I watched (i.e. fast forwarded through) the last episode out of curiosity. I was amazed at the insipidness of it all. Now someone wants her on Dancing With the Stars? Well, THAT fits, as they rarely have actual starts on that show anymore...I think they have run out.....

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