Who's Serious About Marrying 'Bachelor' Brad Womack?
The newest, and probably most polarizing, season of ABC's 'The Bachelor' premieres Monday, Jan. 3 (8 p.m., ET) and will star returning bachelor Brad Womack.
But will the addictive dating game, famous for its over-the-top flirting and whirlwind fantasy getaways, be taking love more seriously this season?
Womack's first stint on the reality series ended notoriously in 2007, as the Texan solemnly walked away from his final two lovestruck contestants, not having proposed to either one. It's a move he may not have taken, had he known what he was walking into: the wrath of outraged 'Bachelor' viewers across America.
Now, after "intense therapy" and "soul-searching," the 38-year-old entrepreneur -- who admits to commitment issues stemming from an absentee father -- is back like a boomerang, resuming his search for a soul mate.
However, he won't be the only one this season with an emotional story to tell. This week,
Life & Style reports that two women vying for Womack's heart actually have heart-wrenching backstories, both involving the devastating loss of loved ones.
A 25-year-old "sweet Southern girl," Ashley Spivey lost her father to a brain hemorrhage, and his death two years ago was so sudden, "I didn't get to tell him I loved him." Now, the professional nanny longs to find a meaningful relationship by appearing on the hit show, saying, hopefully, "I'm positive it will change my life."
Meanwhile, 24-year-old Emily Maynard grew up fast when her personal life took some very intense turns. She met NASCAR driver Ricky Hendrick when she was just 15, and eventually, the racer would become her fiancé. But in October 2004, she lost her future husband when he died in a airplane crash at age 24. "I wished more than anything that I'd been on the plane, too," says Maynard about the grief she experienced. The twist? Her tragic news was followed days later by joy, when she learned she was pregnant with her now-5-year-old daughter. "There was a reason I wasn't on the plane that day," says the devoted single mom, as she looks forward to her shot at romance on 'The Bachelor.'
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Will not watch this season, I hope the woman he picks, if he picks one, turns him down. He doesn't deserve another chance on the show. Loser
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Of course they will turn him down. It's written into the script. These shows are as phoney as a WWF wrestling match. Please give viewers more quality TV. So sick of these loser shows. Their 15 minutes are definitely all used up.
is bf is furious & wants him back homo pronto.
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They should have him pick a boyfriend because he is most likely gay. Not that I would ever stoop to watching any cheap crap show like "the Bachelor", if everyone would stop watching this garbage then maybe they would go back to making good TV shows
Why do we feel the need to recycle bachelors? Wasn't once enough with him?
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Won't watch either!
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I'm surprised that they couldn't find another bachelor and have to reuse one who, in my opinion anyway, was not all that hot. Also, given that the article talks about 2 of the women--one only 24 and one 25--he's 38--I hope there are some women closer to his own age as well. Myself, I'm not sure I'd be interested in a guy who had as much baggage as he does (intense therapy? soul searching?) Just show up and be a guy--work hard, play hard, be honest and thoughtful. It's really not that tough.
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I know it's kinda like he's a used tampon! Not Pretty, not pretty at all.
They have to have a gimmicky ending every season. My prediction
is that this season, BOTH girls will deny Brad the Brat in the final rose ceremony. I didn't like him the first time. Its a bad move to bring him back, especially when there are a lot of good former guys they could have chosen. Brad still has nothing to offer...
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as mean as it sounds i like your idea...he proposes to one, gets turned down so proposes to the other and gets turned down again....guess we'll just have to wait and see!
Have not watched this show sense Tristen and Ryan season. They are the only couple that really loved each other 4 real. Still 2gather with kids.
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Actually just read where Ally and Roberto (fanning self here) are still together and living in San Diego...sounded good so far...
Why should he have to marry someone he doesnt want to or ready for. I know he was on the show but cant someone change his mind. Its liked he hurt you ? How did he do that. doesnt this make it more real that maybe he now is ready to really fall in love.
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Finally, someone who sees things the way I do! I fail to see why it was such a horrible thing for him not to propose before. Would it have been better for him to ask a girl he was not in love with to marry him, then call it off 3 or 4 wks later?
As for appearance, I think Brad is a cutie, but that is of course just a personal opinion. I realize he may not be every person's cup of tea, and everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Can't wait for the new season with Brad to start! He certainly did the right thing when he was on before by not selecting either girl since he wasn't in love! Why should he have proposed knowing it wouldn't last. Have read that he does end up with someone this season and is still with her. Loved him last time and am anxious to see his journey to find love this time.
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The entire concept of this "show" is sick, and the particular details (i.e., cast of "characters") on this year's edition is even sicker.
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Lease-A-Bride or Rent-A-Bachelor. Take your pick. If this guy is so red hot why wasn't he a first round draft pick on the open market?
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Maybe they should hook him up with another bachelor..Maybe that's his problem.
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Apparently there are still many fat chicks with studio apartments full of cats that watch this SHI*!!!! They also need to plug up their "gay-dar" look at that pic!!! This guy is gayer than an Easter Parade!!!! Unless one of them plastic princesses has an 8 inch penis I doubt he's interested!!!!
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