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Last night in the middle of Dancing With the Stars, ABC halfheartedly announced that Brad Womack is the once and future Bachelor. Given the fact that they snuck this in with little or no hoopla and didn't take the opportunity to do a special, or hype it ad nauseum as a special press announcement by Chris Harrison during DWTS, I'm thinking they are pretty embarrassed that this was the best they could do. I understand that Chris L. wisely decided that he'd humiliated his family enough during his stint on The Bachelorette, but I find it hard to believe that there were no other Bachelor-adjacent folks who wanted to sell their souls to ABC for some more screen time.
For those of you who block seasons of this show from your brain once they end (I'm jealous), Brad was the infamous Season 11 Bachelor who decided not to choose DeAnna or Jenni at the finale. It was like the infamous Kelly Taylor "I choose me" thing, but far tackier. Basically, instead of pretending to be in love with one of these girls (like previous Bachelors have by saying they're in love, and then breaking up as soon as the cameras stop rolling) he just decided he didn't like his choices and opted out. Some might applaud him for not settling, but why go on a show about finding someone if you clearly have either commitment issues or at least a low comfort level with how fake the show is? Even Tom Bergeron advised him to pick someone this time; it's ABC's only hope with this franchise.
But Why does this guy get another bevy of desperate beauties to be at his beck and call to choose from? Especially since he already told Ellen that he would walk away from the new girls again if he doesn't find the one. That's basically undermining the entire existence of this already useless show. The whole point of this gross pseudo-fairytale is to let people believe that you can find true love on a reality show... even if the success rate is very, very low. If he's saying before filming that he's not down with playing into the fantasy, then why are we going to be stuck watching him for an entire season? Solely to see another brokenhearted DeAnna type end up being the next Bachelorette? Because that's just freaking annoying.
Also, what girls are going to want Brad given what they've seen him do on television to other emotionally fragile failed actresses? He hurt the feelings of two ladies in front of all of America and basically told them they weren't good enough. He says that he's been working on his life and his commitment issues via therapy over the last couple of years, and I'm all for second chances, but then to hear him tell Ellen he'd do the same thing again is a bit irksome. Basically, he's going on this show to get some women to fawn over him, hook up with him in the fantasy suite and then not call them. It's the televised version of a one-night stand, and if you take out the whole "love" conceit, it really gives new meaning to famewhoring.
So now we'll be stuck with watching Chris Harrison gush on and on about what a changed man Brad is since his original run on the show, and how bringing him back wasn't the act of desperation that it appears to be. Really, are none of the men on our wish list available? Sure, most of them just rolled out of the communal herpes bed at the Bachelor Pad house, but that shouldn't stop them from finding actual true TV love. And at least they'd be entertaining. I personally didn't care for Brad all that much as a Bachelor the first time around... and that was even before he pulled the finale stunt. Or why couldn't they expand outside of the dating pool -- are there no other fake princes available? No other quasi-famous brothers of celebrities that want to boost their own profile? Its like they aren't even trying any more over there at ABC.
Are you looking forward to seeing Brad make a comeback? Sound off below.
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You're actually NOT stuck with Brad. Or another shit season of this show. Stop watching it. But you won't. And it will go on. And on. And on.
Maybe it's a good thing Brad is back. He started this daisy chain of rejects (Deanna, Jason, Jillian, Jake, Ali) being the Bachelor/Bachelorette maybe he can close it and end this particularly sad era in the shows history.
After watching every season of The Bachelor, everyone I know says they won't be watching again. Brad was a horrible choice the first time, so what makes the producers think he will be any better this time around? He is not the least bit attractive & has all the charm of Wes from Jillian's show. Bad mistake, the show has not just "jumped the shark", it's at the bottom of ocean with the Titanic. Ratings anyone?
NOPE! I will not be watching this season. Shame on you folks for choosing him again.
Lot another viewer ..He is the WORST CHOICE....and to repeat it...crazy...with ALL the wonderful interesting single guys available...why do this....
I can't believe they picked Brad. I was hoping for Chris from Ali's bachelorette. I agree he is the worst choice. I won't be watching in January.
He is aloser.... will not be watching, there you go, show will be finally over...
I will definitely be glued to the TV set. Cannot wait. It will be worth watching just to see how many bachelorettes walk out on the first night or stick around for that famewhore's chance in hell to fill Ali's shoes or at the very least, a chance to jump on the venereal disease train better known as The Bachelor Pad as soon as they find out who the Bachelor is.
Like him or not, I seriously doubt he needs to go on this show if he is only looking to hook up in the fantasy suite. Brad is a good-looking, successful guy...he could get that anywhere.
Brad had his chance a few years ago. The show should give someone else the opportunity.
I will not be watching the Bachelor the season. With all of the good-looking and wonderful men in the world, why would you pick him again!!!
Whatever. I'll watch it. I don't tune in because I think these people will actually find love(although it's cool when you get a couple that has great chemistry and draws you in). I tune in because it's hilarious to watch these train wrecks.
Typically the Bachelor/ette truly believes(or at least claims to) that this whole process works. So it will be a different dynamic in terms of the "star's" attitude. But we'll just have to see how it plays out.
What a loser! Count me out. There are better shows to watch and I'm tired of the whole franchise.
Really, you people are CRAZY. I was furious with Brad, after the first season he was on. That being said, did you choose to marry someone just because everyone else wanted you to? If he wasn't ready to pursue a future with those ladies, he did the right thing. He deserves a second chance as much as anyone else. How many of you, were ok with Jason dumping Melissa on National television? Oh, right - that's different.
YUK!!!
Didn't get at all. Probably ABC
is planning another scandal to keep show alive. Because Brad obviously is not a show hero. From any point of view.
Are you kidding with this guy? What a loser. He has to go on a TV reality show to get a date? You've just lost many viewers and I'm one of them.
I watched Season 11 of The Bachelor, even though I hadn't watched many of the other seasons. I don't see why Brad was such a jerk for turning down two women. I think he was more of a jerk for sort of leading Deanna on. It's one thing to say, "I didn't fall in love with you. I'm sorry" as opposed to "I didn't fall in love with you, but I still think about you every single day."
With that said, I believe in second chances. People can and do change in a few years, if they really want to. He seemed like a good guy overall on the show, so I would probably tune in to watch him try again.
Really?? I thoght we were watching MEN seek woman...he is simple and not invitining
I'm all about 2nd chances in our personal lives though not up for watching a "do-over" on a reality show. They should have selected someone new & fresh to their target audience to obtain viewers interest, not a has-been.
The sincerity of the show is seriously in question when you have the contestants change their mind, have flings on the side, and lie all while promising to find their perfect match. At least Brad was honest about his feelings and you have to appreciate the fact that he had guts not to choose someone because it was expected. A lot of people think he is wrong for not picking one of the girls but, I think he did the right thing by being honest. He could of faked it and then broke up with the girl a couple of weeks later like most of the contestants in the past. I really do think that he is looking to find someone and is not willing to compromise. This season will be interesting to see how the girls act because they know what he is capable of in the past. Everyone deserves to find true love, even if it is on a reality show! Good luck to Brad and hopefully you find what you are looking for this time around.
What I don't understand is why people continue to tune into this dreck. I just checked and there have been 14 seasons of "The Bachelor" and 6 of "The Bachelorette" and only two couples are even still together! Trista and Ryan have been married for 7 years. The other couple, Ali and Roberto, just got engaged a few months ago. I doubt they'll make it to the wedding. And people still tune in to a show that is a colossal failure at meeting its stated objective of helping people find the love of their life. It's a funny world.
Gave up on this show a long time ago. Rarely is it sincere enough to last and having Brad back again is really lame! Clearly these participants eventually get to know the other person AFTER the show is over and they really spend quality time with each other. Too much hype wont be watching this again and for those of you like me who don't like it, stop watching the ratings will dip and eventualy it will be OFF the air!
While I was shocked when Brad did not choose either Deanna or jenny, after thinking about it for a little, I actually felt
admiration for someone who refused to compromise if he truely did not, actually, feel real love for either. It turns
out he really did have commitment issues and has been in therapy,(wow he must have really felt that backlash!).
Stay honest Brad. This time choose a winner but with the explanation that you would like to date and see where this might go or not! If, once out of the media glare you do love the girl then give the ring, but if not return the ring to Chris or appropriate person. Hold your head up high.
I think Brad did the right thing when he was on the show previously. If you are not sure, back away. If people think he was a jerk, they are. Why go along on a pretext. As you said people can change and I hope Brad does find someone this time on the show, as you said people do change. If he doesn't fell comfortable again making a choice,let him walk away instead of leading someone on.
I will watch the series, I give the guy credit for his previous choices and his choices now.
I think Brad and Jake would make an excellent couple!
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