From the moment The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick first laid eyes on Melissa Rycroft, he was smitten with the gorgeous former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.
The more we got to know this eligible bachelorette - seeing her open up and show her emotional, vulnerable side - the more she endeared herself to fans.
It's no surprise Jason is flat-out giddy whenever she's around...
She's made it to the final two on this epic season of the reality show, and by every indication, Melissa Rycroft has a good chance of winning the final rose.
Whether she ends up with Jason after that is another story.
The Bachelor spoilers predicting a shocking ending will either be very right or very wrong. But the dust will settle Monday, and we'll be there watching.
In honor of the season finale, here's a (gorgeous) photo tribute to Melissa.
Click to enlarge the pictures, including some hot and heavy shots with Jason, then vote for your favorite would-be Mrs. Mesnick in the poll below:
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March 2nd, 2009 10:56 PM
Melissa,
He deserves her and you deserve better. He is a loser and you almost made a big mistake. I hope some wonderful, rich guy has been watching and sweeps you off your feet. You said it best, He is a Bastard!!!
March 2nd, 2009 11:33 PM
I think you need to forget men,.......turn over a new leaf and give women a try! ;-)
Batavia, Ohio
March 2nd, 2009 11:41 PM
Melissa
Give me a shout! Lets talk...we live in the same state.
March 2nd, 2009 11:49 PM
Hey Girl... He truly doesn't deserve u...and i will totally agree u said it best, he is a bastard!!! He has no shame and is so worthless - let them have eachother but Molly cannot even compare with u!!! stay true to yourself and you'll realize that Jason isn't who u thought he truly was!!! Happiness is still looking for you and get out there and grab ahold of it!!!Your too good for him!
March 3rd, 2009 2:11 AM
my heart goes out to melissa i think that was messed up and a dumb call
March 3rd, 2009 6:34 AM
Does anyone know where I can find Melissa's yellow dress????
March 3rd, 2009 10:21 AM
I agree with Kevin Rudy. My heart goes out to you Melissa. You are an incredible person who was put through the ringer of yet another "reality" show.
You deserve more than the world.
March 3rd, 2009 12:37 PM
Melissa,
I can't believe Jason said you knew that he was breaking up with you before you came out on the final rose.You looked like you were in shock and you found out what kind of man he really is before you married him,Thank God! You desrve so much more and your prince will come.I will never watch this show again.I have watch year after year of it,but this ruined everything,that they could do this to you in front of everyone.Molly is stupid for taking him back,wonder how many weeks it will take before he dumps her and realizes what a wonderful woman he let go? I feel for TY everyone could see he really took to you more than Molly,poor kid being jerked around.Jason is a liar,he went on The View and said that he was engaged and that she was moving to seattle to be with him.Who was he talking about,did he ask Molly to marry him after the show? I know your heartbroken right now,but you are the winner here,Jason is a loser,no wonder his wife left him.He probably treated her like trash too! My heart goes out to you sweetie,please don't do a show,your better than that.Take care
March 3rd, 2009 1:39 PM
I was a fan of Jason when that happened with deanna but no more. I love Melissa watched her on Dallas cowboys cheerleaders. I loved her then and was so excited when I found out she was on the bachelor. She is a way better person than Jason and Molly. I am still shocked from it all.you definitely deserve better Melissa.go find it cuz it is out there.
March 3rd, 2009 1:41 PM
mel you are such a pretty girl
im sorry what happened to you
i wish you the best
but dont let it put you down
he is just a boyyyy
there is so mannny more of them out there
you will find someone special and it will all work out