Don't Forget To Play the Jake the Bachelor Game

If you're worried that this season is going to be a bore, join us in play the Jake-the-Bachelor game. Click on this link to my post where you can find the scorecard. Print it out for you and your friends. Add up the points and let me know what your numbers are. Add your own bonus point happenings.

We need your help to make this season interesting (and to keep me up past my normal 10 PM bedtime).

http://bachelorlove.blogspot.com/2009/11/getting-ready-for-jake.html

Pictures from Get Married Shoot

Here are two pics of the Get Married episode shoot in advance (well ok, really it's one pic and one is just a more focused view of me in a shocked expression):

The second is me with Stacie F, the hostess and CEO of the show. She is far more fashionable than I am - and we didn't plan to wear a similar color.

I look pretty surprised, and I have no idea why. Stacie had a horrible case of strept throat when this episode was filmed. She could barely speak and was coughing the entire day - poor thing!

4 Days Until We're on Get Married's Season Premiere!

In case you haven't set your DVRs/Tivos, no time like the present! Last night, after babysitting my 2 twin nephews, I woke up from a 2 hour nap to find a couple of voicemail messages from friends telling me that they saw the season promo of Get Married on the WE network and I was on it for three seconds. I had to watch two episodes of David Tutera's "My Fair Wedding" before I saw a commercial with the promo.

Here is a quick clip of my portion of it below. So tape or watch Get Married on the WE network, Saturday January 2nd at 9:30 AM ET/PT - you'll see me and the Fiance.

Watch The Fiance and Me on Get Married TV!

Wedding planning is in full swing these days, with the wedding less than 3 months away. I recently had the opportunity to participate in the filming of the season premiere of Get Married which will be shown on its new network, WE TV (same network as Platinum Weddings and Bridezillas), January 2nd at 9:30 AM. This is the Saturday after New Year's Eve. This season will feature one bride on each show and discuss various bridal trends and ideas. Stacie Francombe, who also happens to be a big fan of this blog, will be wonderful as the new hostess of Get Married, replacing DeAnna Pappas.

Click here for a preview of the season (and a 3 second clip of me saying, "Oh my G-d! It is beautiful!"):

http://vidego.multicastmedia.com/player.php?v=g5869001

The 25 Bachelorettes...Who's Your Favorite?

The best part of ABC announcing the 25 women pursuing Jake the Bachelor is that we get to judge them purely based on 3 characteristics: age, looks and stated career.

Be sure to take a good luck and make your own assessments based purely on superficial facts: http://www.abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor/bachelorette-announcement/ThemeGallery/358252

After taking a very quick look at all of these ladies, I think the top one to watch is Shella. First off, cool name. Second, she's model gorgeous. Third, she's a commercial pilot. That's her picture, above. Doesn't it speak a thousand words? The other ladies are also extremely attractive, but they have occupations such as "model," "spokesperson," and "fit model." Which really means "Getting paid for my looks." At least Shella could get paid for her looks, but instead is getting paid for her profession. Nicely done, Shella.

Let's see if she gets past the first round. Jake may be an "opposites attract" kinda guy, meaning that he will have no interest in dating a supermodel pilot. Who knows. I'm hoping it works out for him and that there is plenty of drama.

Don't forget to get your game sheet ready for the Jake the Bachelor game. The season premiere is only a couple of weeks away!! What better gift to give your loved ones than the free gift of following this blog and a Jake the Bachelor score sheet for the holidays? At least it will be something to look forward to once the holiday season is over.

Congrats to Melissa Rycroft on her wedding to Tye

Well, she did it. Melissa Rycroft, formerly jilted fiance to Jason the Bachelor turned Dancing with the Stars competitor turned new bride to her new fiance, Tye, is officially married!

This is a bit dated on the news front, but if you're dying to see the dress that Melissa wore, here is the picture of it on the left.

The rest of the dresses for the wedding also came from Alfred: the bridesmaid dresses, flower girls and mother of the bride/groom dresses as well. Sounds like they may have gotten a deal on this perhaps? Good for her!

More blogging later. Me and The Fiance are off to the gym after 9 inches of snow kept us trapped in the apartment for the past 24 hours.

More, later.

Tuesday Musings

It's frrrrrrrreeezing out there, Bachelor fans!! Who knew that winter could come on this strong before Christmas. All the more reason to stay inside and do some holiday shopping online.

Some interesting updates on Jakey P that I recently found out: (1) for all of you who can't wait, Chris the Host announced that the ladies pursuing Jake this season will be featured in an upcoming issue of OK Magazine. If that isn't a reliable source, I don't know what is. Should we take bets as to who will win (blondes vs. brunettes vs. redheads?). I see Jake going after the blondes but ending up with a brunette for some reason. In the recent promotion on ABC, I just saw a wave of blonde wavy hair-dos. I guess we'll just have to wait. If any of you are brave enough to buy the OK Magazine, be sure to send me your opinion on the ladies.

(2) It if you think Jake's crying on last season was just a little too dramatic, you're not alone. As it turns out, Jake has a dabbled in the acting arena. Hard to tell, I know. But check this out:

Buddy TV discovered that Jake Pevelka played a young version of Chuck Norris' character in an episode of Walker: Texas Ranger. The episode in the excerpt below aired on February 13, 1999. Mind you, this is definitely the country boy version of the Danny Zuko drag racing scene in Grease, minus the Pink Ladies, but the drama is certainly as palpable.

There's Something About Mary Delgado...

Ahh, or there used to be. Byron, former Bachelor and professional bass fisherman, announced this week that him and Mary are dunzo. That's kind of sad, yet predicatable as we have heard way too much drama out of this couple. First off, she was arrested after getting really drunk and beating him one night. Doesn't sound like a lover's paradise to me. Second, I think there was another incident involving the police or some sort of violence between the two of them later on. Chris Harrison predicted they would get married, so I guess he got it wrong.

So let's think. Are there any bachelors or bachelorettes that have gone the distance? I think that adorable Sarah girl and Charlie the Bachelor are still together. They broke up for a while, but now they have patched things up. Then there's Jason and Molly, Jillian and Ed and well, I think that's it. Ahhh, well there you have it. Another Bachelor couple down the tubes. What can you do??

http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/bachelor-couple-byron-velvick-mary-delgado-split-2009212

Countdowns

28 + 31 + 28 + 13. That’s how many days left until our wedding. That’s a little over 3 months away, and with no band contract, no florist, and none of those details worked out that better organized brides would have done 8 months ago (cute little boxes with ribbons with a retro, yet modern monogrammed themed in carefully thought out wedding colors that match everything from the napkins to the invitations to the nail polish on the bridesmaids), we have our work cut out for us. My poor Fiance – every day, I have been sending him lists of things to do, and then at night, when we have a few minutes to ourselves, we go over the list and I give him about 5 new things to do the next time. People keep asking me if they can help, but there’s not really that many one off things at this point that one can delegate to a family member or friend. And the thing that cracks me up most, is that this is a smaller wedding. Just family and a handful of our close, mutual friends. Isn’t it supposed to be easier?

28+4. That’s how many days left until the season premiere of The Bachelor. Have you guys checked out the new Jake game? It will hopefully keep you awake during the season.
28+2. That’s how many days left until the season premiere of Get Married – featuring The Fiance and me! Set your DVRs – it’s Saturday, January 2nd at 9:30 AM on WE TV.

Melissa Finds Her Wedding Gown: Why is this News?

Melissa Rycroft, former contestant on The Bachelor and Dancing With the Stars, found her wedding dress. I have no idea why this is newsworthy, but apparently People.com likes to report on this sort of stuff. Melissa said that she bought an Alfred Angelo dress. After People published this news, readers wrote in bashing Melissa for choosing such a low budget dress. Really, People Readers? Why do you care what kind of dress she buys? I wonder if Melissa received offers from any designers to create her dress. Either way, I am happy for her. I wonder if Melissa, Tye, Jason and Molly will all honeymoon together. http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2009/12/02/melissa-rycroft-chooses-alfred-angelo-for-her-wedding-dress/