Despite rumors of Ed Swiderski's rampant infidelity and deception, The Bachelorette star Jillian Harris is still standing by her final rose recipient.
For now.
Rumors speculated that the two might be on the verge of breaking up after she told a newspaper about a tear-filled conversation with her father re: Ed's alleged womanizing. The two then cancelled dinner plans in Las Vegas abruptly.
But Ed Swiderski somehow climbed back into her good graces, and the two made a surprise showing at the Palazzo's LAVO restaurant after all - three hours late.
"They just showed up," a source said. "They were clearly putting on a united front. They had their arms together. She looked like she was really in love with him."
"They drank wine while deciding what to have. They looked comfortable with each other. She's beautiful in person, even better than what you see on TV."
Jillian Harris has not been all smiles these days.
Swiderski's affections were suspect and his casual glances at other women did not seem as innocent given the allegations against him by two ex-girlfriends.
Lindsey Johnson claims Ed led her on - and even had sex with her eight days after he got engaged to Jillian. That's not exactly a smooth move if it's true.
Another girl, Bethany Steffen, says Ed also dated her, and sent "sext" messages to her throughout and following his tenure on The Bachelorette this spring.
Harris admitted crying on the phone with her dad regarding the stories of Ed Swiderski's possible cheating ways. But according to The Province newspaper, she maintained the couple was brushing off the controversy and moving forward.
"I am not affected by this," she said. "We really plan on trying to get out of the limelight and trying to get on with our lives. It's been a hard couple of days but it only made us stronger and it's only made us communicate with each other more."
Will Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski last?
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August 8th, 2009 11:28 AM
Jillian-you are a DESPERATE STUPID PATHETIC woman to still be with Ed! Ed IS a CHEATER and a LIAR! ONCE A CHEATER, ALWAYS A CHEATER!
August 8th, 2009 11:50 AM
Jillian, I really like you . You are a sincere and compassionate person. I now think Ed was the wrong choice and that Kipton just made have been the one made for you for life. I had reservations when the BB player said he cheated in the game of basketball. How do you do that?
August 8th, 2009 1:14 PM
Really? The fact that they were 3 hrs late means they broke up? Maybe they were just making up for lost time in the bedroom - happy to see each other again after all this media circus began.
If they both say they are happy and they are trying to put this behind them, LET THEM! Why do we think we know everything??? Is it not entirely possible that he confessed to his indescretions (during his filming hiatus) and she forgave him? It wasn't until AFTER his break that they really seemed to fall in love. Sometimes it takes something like this to bring a couple together. This has obviously been an unconventional couple from the start. To criticize him for having feelings (and possibly acting on them) while on the show is ludicrous. After all, it's very likely that Jillian was also intimate with 2 or 3 men right before her engagement as well. Their path to love isn't "normal" but they seem to truly be in love and their relationship seems to have depth. Far more depth than any of his previous relationships... if we are to believe the alleged texts and emails. As for the supposed indescretions AFTER the engagement, there is no evidence. Even if it did occur, it was months ago and they clearly have moved forward. I find it telling that the rumors of those encounters only surfaced AFTER the rumors of his actions during his "break" failed to break them up. Seems like they needed to up the ante to keep the story in the headlines after the initial leak failed to get the results they wanted.
I wish Ed and Jillian a lifetime of happiness together.
August 8th, 2009 2:45 PM
Urggh if you're gonna be desperate enough to search for a husband on national TV,make sure you pick one who's not pig-ugly!
August 8th, 2009 4:38 PM
Shame on the writer of this article. Lazy journalizm at its best! No work done, just feed of untrue articles, and come up with a story. Not all readers are fools. We see through Lazy writers. No fact, no verification , just write something right? Very SAD!
August 8th, 2009 4:46 PM
Well, if Ed DID have sex with one of these girls AFTER he proposed to Jillian, then she really needs to dump his a$$. But where is the proof that he did that? It seems to me like the 2 exes are bitter that Ed found happiness and they are just trying to bring him down. If one of these girls slept with Ed after he became engaged, then she is a skank and I don't trust anything skanky women say. I say leave Jillian and Ed alone and let them see if they can make this relationship work.
August 8th, 2009 9:12 PM
Ed did not let Lindsey know that he proposed to Jillian when he slept with Lindsey. He told her that she would have to watch the show to find out the ending. Do you honestly think that she would have slept with him if she knew he proposed to Jillian and Jillian accepted? Ed still had feelings for Lindsey and Bethany, but was not in love with them anymore. He let his libido take over his brain. At first, he may not have been into Jillian, but I believe that his feelings grew, and he wants to make things work. He may have cheated, but that doesn't mean he will again. People can change. Let's not be so judgmental. Lindsey and Bethany feel deceived, and are hurt. We all know the expression, "Misery Loves Company." I would like to see another success story. I guess that I am a hopeless romantic. My favorite was Reid, but Ed might turn out to be the best fit in the end.
August 9th, 2009 11:43 PM
How on earth does she pick out such clunkers? She even has two former girlfriends of his warning her about him...sigh.
August 10th, 2009 3:01 AM
Jillian I think you are bipolar like your mom and so emotional and desperate to get married. Ed is a jerk but I am beginning to think you two are alike and belong together. I really dont care to see u guys on tv any longer. I am sick of the two of you.
August 12th, 2009 11:43 PM
Jillian, you are truly a beautiful person. Ed does not deserve you. My only advice to you is dump ED! It's not too late. He is totally wrong for you. Reid was the right choice all along. No doubt about that. Think about this: If Ed is innocent, where are his supporters? For these girls to go public, there's some truth to their stories. Listen before it's too late.