The Bachelor

ABC Announces Premiere Date for 'The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:53:30 GMT

Jake Pavelka's romantic adventure on The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love officially begins on Monday, January 4, according to ABC. The commercial pilot from Dallas, Texas will finally get his chance to woo 25 women, proving that nice guys don't always finish last in love.

'The Bachelor' Star Jake Pavelka and 'Diet Tribe' Star Jessie Pavelka are Cousins

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This isn't exactly breaking news but we've stumbled upon an interesting fact about Jake Pavelka, a former contestant on The Bachelorette season 5 who now stars as the new love searcher on The Bachelor 14. Most of us already know that this commercial pilot from Dallas, Texas used to be an actor earlier in life known as Jake Landrum, but evidently, being in show business is something that runs in the family.

According to ETonline.com, Jake Pavelka and Diet Tribe's hunky trainer Jessie Pavelka are cousins. Unfortunately, they've never met before.

Wes Hayden Slams 'The Bachelor'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Reality TV star Wes Hayden claims he doesn't have any bitter feelings towards Jake Pavelka even though the commercial pilot told Jillian Harris that he's a big fat liar and that he has a girlfriend during the fifth season of The Bachelorette. The country singer even hopes that Pavelka finds love as the star of The Bachelor 14 though he highly doubts a happy ending will take place.

The Bachelor: Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney are Engaged!

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:25:30 GMT

Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney's tragic reality TV love affair on The Bachelor may soon have its fairy tale ending after all. Several months after the 13th season came to an end, all judging eyes have been on the single dad love searcher and the woman whom he rekindled a relationship with after dumping Bachelor winner Melissa Rycroft. Many still think the relationship wouldn't last but Mesnick and Malaney, who have been maintaining a long distance love affair, are about to prove their detractors wrong now that they are engaged to be married.

Former 'Bachelorette' Contestant Wes Hayden Lands New Show

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:41:20 GMT

Looks like Jake Pavelka has got some tough competition ahead and The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love hasn't even started. After competing for Jillian Harris' heart of The Bachelorette, he'll once again compete with on-screen rival and fellow Bachelorette contestant Wes Hayden, who has found himself a new TV gig on another network.

"We have been approached by a network for another opportunity," Hayden's manager, Buck Judkins, revealed.

Jake Pavelka Believes He'll Find True Love on 'The Bachelor'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Now that Jake Pavelka has been officially named the star of ABC's The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love, the 31-year-old commercial pilot can now break his silence and talk about his hopes of finding "the one" on the reality dating series.

Though he got his heart broken by Jillian Harris on The Bachelorette season 5, Pavelka still believes that he'll eventually find his match and what better way to dip into the dating scene than to be surrounded by 25 women who'll fight for his attention on national TV. The idea is unconventional and maybe even cynical and cheesy for most people but it looks like none of these things matter because Pavelka believes that true love can exits in front of the cameras.

ABC Crowns Jake Pavelka as the New 'Bachelor'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:02:14 GMT

It looks like nice guys no longer finish last. Jake Pavelka is officially the next love searcher on ABC's The Bachelor, as confirmed by Dancing with the Stars host Tom Bergeron during Tuesday's deliberation episode. Hearing what might as well be Hollywood's worst kept secret, however, was somewhat anticlimactic considering various entertainment websites have already hinted on that possibility, not to mention the revelation of alleged Bachelor contestant Brittney Gammel that Pavelka will be the one handing out roses for the show's 14th season.

Is Jake Pavelka the Next 'Bachelor'?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

It looks like we don't have to wait for ABC's official announcement about the identity of the new Bachelor. A contestant from the yet-to-be-taped reality dating series has spilled the beans to WKRN, a local TV station in Tennessee, that she's is in fact appearing as one of the participants vying for the heart of Jake Pavelka. Sorry Reid and Kiptyn fans!

The Bachelor: Andy Baldwin to Lead "Health Ride" Across the State

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Besides finding love, Bachelor star Andy Baldwin has another mission to tackle which will hopefully motivate thousands of children to lead healthier lifestyles. The 32-year-old U.S. Naval Officer is teaming up with his dad Roy Eugene Baldwin, a former two-term Pennsylvania Republican State Representative and recent open-heart surgery recipient, for a week-long ride from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia in October in an effort to spread awareness about the dangerous trend of obesity.

ABC to Unveil New 'Bachelor' on 'Dancing with the Stars'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT

It's time to place your bets, Bachelor fans! ABC will finally reveal the identity of the much awaited love searcher for The Bachelor 14, according to host Chris Harrison, who wrote a posting on his Twitter account on Tuesday.

"Here it is... The new Bachelor will be announced Tuesday Oct 13th live on Dancing with the Stars [on] ABC!" Harrison announced, giving ABC viewers another reason to tune in besides watching Mark Dacascos, Joanna Krupa and Donny Osmond hit the dance floor.

'The Bachelorette' Couple Officially Moving in Together

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Sorry to disappoint Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski detractors but it looks like The Bachelorette couple has surpassed all the reality TV gossip and drama and are about to take a big step in their relationship. Finally, they're moving in!

I was one of those people who had high hopes for Harris and Swiderski on The Bachelorette but after hearing all those nasty rumors about Swiderski's infidelity and lies, I admit that it made me doubt Swiderski's intentions. I also realized that maybe Harris should have picked someone else from the show. Reid? Michael? Anyone else but the jerk who's been lying to her all this time.

The Bachelor: Are You Ready for an All-Star Edition?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT

When The Bachelor franchise reaches a certain period of maturity, what is there left to do? Throw in a bunch of personalities with a colorful romantic past? Dig up some rumors that will stir some drama and hopefully earn the show more ratings? Or rely on good old fashioned editing to spice things up? The Bachelor franchise has already been there and done that. However, one thing that hasn't been done is an all-star edition.

CBS Adds "Breakthrough Performance" to Emmys Telecast

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:51:09 GMT

The Emmys are getting a viral, user-generated component this year as CBS is teaming up with Vaseline to sponsor "Breakthrough Performance of the Year," a category which allows viewers to vote for their favorite TV moments of the year, with the top three and winner being revealed on the primetime Emmy Awards telecast Sunday, September 20 on CBS.

The number of things that are unbelievably stupid and wrong with this decision is astounding. Even if you don't like the Emmys, you have to admit that this decision is actively killing what little credibility the Emmys hoped to maintain.

The Bachelor: Melissa Rycroft Keeps Mum on Wedding Details, But Comments on 'Bachelorette' Couple

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Melissa Rycroft may have tried to look for love on TV but she still believes in doing some things the old fashioned way. The former Bachelor winner and Dancing with the Stars third placer has just purchased a new house in Texas with fianc?? Tye Strickland but is holding off living together until after they've tied the knot.

"It's very important to us to not leave our roots and family and friends," Rycroft explained. "We're gonna do it the old-fashioned way."

'The Bachelor' Star Gets Her Own Reality Series

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Move over Kardashians, there's a new reality TV family in town!

It's been some time since we last saw Shayne Lamas, winner of The Bachelor: London Calling who was previously engaged to Matt Grant. She may not have gotten the happy ending she had hoped for (the couple broke up last year amidst a scandal that Grant allegedly wanted to marry Lamas for a green card and a rumor that Shayne had cheated on him), but that doesn't mean she'll be mourning her broken heart all year long. Actually, it already looks like she's recovered now that she's starring in her own reality series on the E! network.

The Bachelorette: Jillian and Ed Still Together

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

It looks like the fairytale romance is far from over for Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski. Unwavering amidst scandalous accusations against Swiderski's infidelity and lies, it's good to know that the Bachelorette couple is staying together to work through any problems. But there's another angle to this story and it's a perspective that comes from former Bachelorette star DeAnna Pappas, who put forward that money might be the motivator for Harris to stay engaged with Swiderski.

The Bachelorette: Jillian Harris Splits with Ed Swiderski?

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT

We all know it's bound to happen sooner or later. Almost every season on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette franchise, an engaged couple breaks up whether it's because of irreconcilable differences, a third party or just bad gossip. And I'm sure I don't even have to tell you why Jillian Harris' relationship with Ed Swiderski quickly turned sour.

But in case you haven't been following this whole Bachelorette fiasco, it's all about Swiderski's alleged infidelity and sexual relationships with other women while he was on the Bachelorette. BuddyTV's Meghan Carlson has an interesting take on how The Bachelorette couple should have dealt with the rumors but I guess it all comes down to Harris dumping Swiderski.

Bachelorette's Ed Swiderski: Media Victim or Major Scumbag?

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:10:41 GMT

Jillian Harris, who initially considered herself lucky for becoming the Bachelorette and having her pick of 30 handsome guys, is probably kicking herself right about now. Even with that lovely ring on her finger, seeing her own face emblazoned on the latest tabloids with headlines like "How He Tricked Her" must make poor Jill... ill. Despite standing up more than once to defend Ed's accused indiscretions, the rumors against him have continued to snowball, this time with several other Bachelorette contestants piping in to claim Ed is a "shady" character who told more than one man that he had a girlfriend during filming.

She claims she knew all about this mess (which we're getting all wrong, apparently), but public opinion on Swiderski is all but decided: he's a lying, cheating dirtbag. We're just waiting around for Jillian to finally listen, admit the truth, and break off the engagement. The two girls who raised accusations against Ed have provided facts and proof: specific, timestamped emails, photos and texts with Ed's name on them. In turn, Jill and Ed have defended themselves using only vague claims about trust and confidence. And the former Bachelorette shows no signs of breaking it off, despite the "evidence" mounting against Ed.

It's all a little puzzling, and infuriating, after a whole Bachelorette season full of "he said/she said" nonsense. Why don't Jillian and Ed just come clean and wipe their hands of this mess? Ultimately, who's wrong about Ed: us, or his wife-to-be? We certainly don't know everything, and for whatever reason, Jillian is keeping mum about what, exactly, she knows. Still, there are a limited number of possible scenarios going on, and each has an obviously better way for Jillian and Ed to deal with it.

Bachelor Producer Hints at Next 'Bachelor,' Admits He Loves the Drama

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:48:07 GMT

If there's one thing I appreciate about Bachelor/Bachelorette producer Mike Fleiss, a professional bait-and-switcher if there ever was one, it's that the man knows when to cut to the chase.

"When the new season of The Bachelor premieres, look for Reid Rosenthal, Kiptyn Locke or Jake Pavelka to be handing out the red roses," Fleiss told Entertainment Tonight. Okay, so he didn't tell us which of the three Bachelorette castaways will be wooing the woeful women on ABC this season, but at least he narrowed it down to the three guys we all assumed were the only worthy candidates anyway.

Fleiss also commented on how this post-Bachelorette fiasco with Ed Swiderski's ex-girlfriends (and Bachelor scandals in general) affect the series: "What do you think? Booyah!" (Seriously. That's what he said.) At least there's one true love affair on this show: the executive producer and his ratings.

The Bachelorette: More Ed Swiderski Rumors Surface

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The controversy surrounding Ed Swiderski seems to be getting out of hand. The Bachelorette star Jillian Harris has already slammed reports about her fiance's alleged girlfriends but that hasn't extinguished the rumors one bit. Last week, it was all about Swiderski sending racy text messages and emails to two different ex-girlfriends, Bethany Steffen and Lindsey Johnson, while romancing Harris on the ABC reality dating series. This time, it's all about Swiderski sleeping with one woman and trying to bed another days after proposing to Harris on national TV.

'The Bachelorette' Couple to Appear on 'Wipeout'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Bachelorette is over and as much as Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski would like to stay out of the limelight, sometimes the offers are just too good to resist. After being bombarded with a series of controversies, the Bachelorette couple is now looking forward to have some fun as they participate on the ABC competitive series Wipeout.

"The only thing that we have both agreed to do together is to go on Wipeout on ABC. We really want to go on that because we feel like we've just been through the wringer the last few weeks, so that would be a great way to lighten things up," Harris told Canada.com.

The Bachelorette's Jillian Harris: I'm Not Destroyed!

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Jillian Harris may have disproved rumors surrounding her fianc?? Ed Swiderski and his alleged "girlfriends" but that hasn't stopped critics from hitting The Bachelorette star with yet another accusation. When two women, Lindsey Johnson and Bethany Steffen, surfaced the news claiming that Swiderski was still involved with them while he was pursuing Harris on the ABC reality dating series, Jillian reportedly felt betrayed and that her relationship with Swiderski is now shattered.

But Harris asserts to People that she's "not destroyed! There's a little bit of anxiety that comes with this news, but I am absolutely not destroyed."

Bachelorette Jillian and Fiance Ed Publicly Deny Girlfriend Accusations

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:13:40 GMT

Since leaving The Bachelorette mid-season for vague work-related issues, Ed Swiderski has been subject to rumors that he was dishonest about his reasons for being on and leaving the show--rumors that should sound familiar to Bachelorette viewers this season, and can be summed up thusly: "girlfriend." After returning and proposing to an ecstatic Bachelorette, Swiderski is now facing blatant accusations from two women saying they dated Ed after he proposed, and that he's been lying to fiancee Jillian Harris for months now.

An anonymous source recently told RadarOnline that an engaged Swiderski sent his ex Bethany Steffen, 24, emails and texts that were "more than platonic" and "sexy." Accusations from Lindsay Johnson, 29, claim that Ed was photographed with her at a wedding the weekend after he left filming The Bachelorette mid-season. Whether Swiderski attended the event as Johnson's date is unclear, but the accusation seems clear that this rendezvous, too, was "more than platonic."

Jillian and Ed took to the airwaves this morning to rebuke the infidelity rumors.

Warner Bros. to Launch 'Bachelorette' Videogame

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Just when you thought that cheesy romantic drama couldn't get any worse, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Ludia Inc. have decided to bring reality TV dating to a whole new level. The video game division of Warner Bros. and the leading producer of quality game show video games have made a deal to create and release videogames based on the hit reality TV dating shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, a franchise created by Mike Fleiss.

If you're so engrossed on The Bachelorette that you savor every detail of the show, from the limousine rides to the first impression rose, then this new videogame is for you.

The Bachelorette: Ed Swiderski Still Involved with Ex-Girlfriend?

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jillian Harris came on The Bachelorette to find love and in the end, she chose to give her final rose to Ed Swiderski, who in turn popped the big question. Of course, she accepted his marriage proposal and soon, the happy couple will move in together and is expected to marry within the next 12 months. But it all seems too good to be true. Word on the street is that Ed was still involved with another girl during his stint on The Bachelorette --- a rumor that just won't die.

The Bachelorette: Reid Rosenthal is Single and Ready to Mingle

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Reid Rosenthal may still have feelings for Jillian Harris but that doesn't mean that the 30-year-old Philadelphia realtor isn't eager to move on. After all, it's been two months since he came back on The Bachelorette finale to profess his love for Jillian only to find out that she's already in love with Ed Swiderski.

"I thought I was the best guy for her," Reid told People. "I knew I wanted to spend tomorrow with her. I wasn't 100 percent sure we'd get married in six months or a year if she'd said yes. [But] I thought our relationship was 15 times better than the other two guys...When I saw her [at the After the Final Rose special], feelings came back. But everything happens for a reason. That's the way I think in life and just knowing that makes everything easier."