On last night's episode of The Bachelorette, Jillian Harris bid farewell to Reid Rosenthal, to the surprise of no one, keeping Ed Swiderski and Kiptyn Locke.
With the exception of Ed's performance anxiety and the show's hilarious ways of wording that situation, Monday's episode was fairly vanilla and predictable.
But now that Reid's gone and Kiptyn and Ed are the last men standing, The Bachelorette spoilers and rumor mill are starting to go haywire. Ready for this?
If our sources are to be believed ...
- Ed Swiderski proposes to Jillian Harris on The Bachelorette season finale in two weeks (next week is the useless "Men Tell All" filler clip show).
- The "unexpected confession" on the season finale is that Jillian's just-vanquished "Honey Bear," Reid Rosenthal, returns to say he loves her.
- Kiptyn Locke has already been named the next star of The Bachelor.
- Oh, and Ed may have a girlfriend back home.
Will Jillian choose Ed, Kiptyn, or a returning Reid?
First, Reid Rosenthal. You knew after DeAnna Pappas told The Bachelor's Jason Mesnick she "made a mistake" - this even before he chose Melissa Rycroft and dumped her for Molly Malaney - that The Bachelorette finale would include some stunt.
Reid coming back to Hawaii to profess his love for Jillian Harris, which he just couldn't quite do all season long and resulted in demise, makes perfect sense.
But is it too little, too late? Is it completely contrived? Probably. But is there a chance Reid can come back and steal this title in dramatic fashion? Sure.
It would certainly be a stunning (albeit blatantly scripted) conclusion that would fall short of the Jason-Molly-Melissa drama, but not by too much.
As for Kiptyn Locke, he has been rumored to have signed a deal to be the new star of The Bachelor for some time now. Mr. Perfect certainly looks and acts the part, making some fans wonder if he was being groomed for this all along.
Finally, Ed Swiderski having a girlfriend in Chicago?
A shaky rumor, to be sure, but our man Reality Steve has never been wrong before, so his Bachelorette spoilers have to be taken semi-seriously ...
Who will win The Bachelorette's heart?
The blogger reports that Ed Swiderski left a female in Chicago high and dry - a girl who “without a doubt” was Ed’s girlfriend before he left for The Bachelorette.
This girl was under the assumption they were dating when he left to film the show. He came back to Chicago (after bailing on Jillian) then went AWOL again.
An email was sent asking “So I guess we’re seeing other people now.” Ed responded with “No, I just need to wait until this show is over.” This girlfriend of Ed’s is under the assumption they are together and she just has to wait out the show.
Shady stuff if that's true. Wouldn't it be wild if Wes Hayden drama was manufactured and it turned out to be Ed with a girlfriend back home - who came back to bite him? Or if all this were a red herring and Kiptyn Locke ended up winning?
Thoughts? Opinions? Gossip of your own? Share with us below ...
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July 14th, 2009 11:12 AM
I am so flabbergasted! Am I a prude maybe? NOOOOO WAY! This has really gotten sick. Is this girl for real? How can you go on national t.v. and allow million's to see you slathered in whatever, in a see-thru top. It look's like nothing but exhibitionism at this point. Aren't these moment's supposed to be private, between two people that supposedly love each other? I am hearing "I am crazy about him." ."I just adore him." "I'm falling in love with him." This is 3 different guy's. She say's that you can love more than one guy at a time. Sorry, this ain't love, this is a child being fickle. Is there monetary compansation, or is it just the trip's that would allow someone to bare themselve's literally and figuratively on national t.v? Perhap's Ed is becoming uncomfortable with the exhibisionist aspect of this show. He seem's like a nice guy who probably want's the romance to be private, and just did not think far ahead when he signed on for the show. This girl should hold on to him. The growing discomfort that Ed has, point's to the fact that he is a decent guy. I hope she can figure that out before it's to late. The Fantasy Suite note's are in such poor taste. It seem's as though this guy Chris is pimping her out in oder to keep the audience interested and rating's up. Anything for rating's. Grab a guy like Ed or Reid while you can, and give up this tasteless stupidity while you can, although the damage is done. Million's of people have watched this and from some of the blog's I have read, have already pidgeon-holed you as a certain type. Oh yes, I've done some of this stuff; I am no innocent, but I can keep my head up because I've done it in private. My parent's were not watching. UGH?
July 14th, 2009 1:09 PM
I agree to Ed having a girlfriend! Way back when Tanner blew the whistle, and when Jill confronted the guys, Ed didn't look happy. It was that night that he bailed for "his job". yeahhh, riiiiight. In that case, I hope Ed confesses that he never thought he'd win, or something. I also like the twist that Reid (maybe) comes back to propose - I just hope he's really ready for the roller coaster if she says yes. Yeah, the 'love scene' last night with Ed was pretty tacky on ABC's part. I've always liked leaving that part to my imagination.
July 14th, 2009 1:36 PM
I think Jillian was a hypocrite for expecting Reid to be SO sure that he has to tell her is loves her and will propose to her at the end, when she herself is "falling in love with all of them". She gets to be indecisive, while they are expected to be 100% sure. I understand that's the show's concept, but it's unrealistic, which also explains why almost every relationship fails in the end. Reid had the most natural guy reaction to the situation...and actions speaks louder than words. Jillian was just too dim to figure that out.
July 14th, 2009 1:42 PM
Kipper - next Bachelor. Eddy - boring and has strange parents. Reid - perfect match for Jillian. Hope he comes back on season finale and proposes to Jillian. Kipper and Eddy might just be relieved IF one has a girlfriend and one has a T.V. Bachelor spot.
July 14th, 2009 2:05 PM
Sorry Bachelorette this is it for me. Your display of the Fantasy suite with Ed was TMI. When will the folks at these shows realize that if viewers want to see THAT, they'll watch some trash like Big Brother.
And please, as if any of these guys appear to love Jillian. Jillian, you are working to hard to get this information out of them. If they felt it, they'd say it.
You shoulda stuck with Jake, he was the only one you didn't have to drag information out of
July 14th, 2009 3:31 PM
Tacky, tacky, tacky! How the mighty have fallen and so predictably.
Ed acts like a stodgy stick in the mud, no fun and boring, boring. The love potion oil rub was gross and indecent for the participants as well as the viewers.... Voyeurism thrust upon us. Why do you have to vie with the porn channels?
What man would want to be with a girl he is vying for, and know she made love with the other two men in the interval?..
Unless it was all 'pretend'. It shows no class at all.
They all look like smucks. Buyer beware!
Oh, now I get it; ratings; and for money, "I'll do anything".
The bitter thought keeps recurring; Chris is actually pimping? Wow! You could have fooled me.
Another tasteless and without merit show from ABC. The wasteland of T.V.
July 14th, 2009 4:43 PM
This is very dumb for these guys to do this now why in the heck will Ed propose to Jillian when he has a girlfriend come on now this wrong wrong this show is so dumb and no the rating will not go up. I don't believe I'm sorry this so so crazy, Jillian I think you need to change your guys either take Kiptyn and let Ed go or take Reid. ED needs to go he is wrong wrong. Why Jillian why why you are so strange.Hot dogs don't have anything on you you arent the bachelorette i thought you were Reid and Kiptyn good luck
July 14th, 2009 5:03 PM
I hate reality shows but found myself watching or recording The Bachelorette every Monday because of Julian's sweet personaility. I am a sucker for a good love story with the happily ever after ending. A few episodes into the show and I thought Jake was her prince.
I hate reality shows again....I believe it is as fake as a watching a wrestling match and I fell victim into believing it. Anyone can see through Ed leaving after the mentioning of a girlfriend and profits will soar to let him return. As well as the horrible person Wes was and the comments he made in the limo. Now, to add the part of Ed's night in the room with Julian. Whatever - maybe he had his girlfriend on his mind. So...let's bring Reid back and boost profits more. This is nothing but a soap opera that shows one time a week instead of everyday.
July 14th, 2009 6:07 PM
ABC has been watching BRAVO for some hints on reality scripting at it's best... But, heck, I'm a sucker for a good love story... and I want Prince Reid and Cinderealla Jillian to live happily ever after... or until the next round of Bachelor/Bachelorette is due.
July 14th, 2009 6:29 PM
The last 3 seasons (DeAnna, Jason, Jillian) have made me realize that this is a Show. Everytime I watch & see who they are kicking off, I just shake my head & wonder what in the world are these people looking for & can't they see who the really GREAT Catches are. And as far as saying "I Love You" that will definitely come if it is meant to be & not necessarily on the show before millions of viewers.