Last night on The Bachelorette, we said goodbye to Ben Castoriano, William Holman, and Nick Peterson. Their journey for a relationship and love with Ashely Hebert ended in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. We also learned that our bachelorette needs closure with Bentley Williams in order to move on with her other guys — and it looks like he’ll be coming back next week!  Here’s what Bachelorette expert Jesse Csincsak had to say about the episode in our exclusive celebrity interview:

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By Jennifer Harrington

Last night on ABC’s The Bachelorette, the gang traveled to the ancient city of Chiang Mai, Thailand.  Ashley Hebert was optimistic that it was “the perfect city to fall in love” and she hoped the change of scenery would mark her new beginning with the bachelors.  Here’s what happened during this chapter of her love story:

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By Jennifer Harrington

During last week’s episode of The Bachelorette, Ashley Hebert did her best to move forward in beautiful Phuket, Thailand and leave Bentley in the past.  We even saw her connections grow stronger with several guys, including Constantine, Ben F. , J.P. and Ames.  However, don’t think Bentley’s become a distant memory for Ashley just yet!  As you’ll see in next week’s preview, our lady in distress confides in Chris Harrison about her nagging feelings for this season’s villain.  The always comforting and wise host says that due to her one-track mind, “This is not going work…this is not going to have a happy ending.”  Chris even asks Ashley what she wants to do, and we’re left wondering if Bentley will show up in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where the gang finds themselves this week.  Considering Bentley left things open-ended, we’re guessing we’ll see him again soon!

Tune into ABC on Monday, June 20 at 8PM Eastern/7PM Central to see if the single dad appears in Asia to continue his mind games with Ashley.  While you’re watching, send us your questions about Bentley and anything else rose-related for our Bachelorette expert, Jesse Csincsak!

Last night on The Bachelorette, Ashley Hebert put her best foot forward to move past the heartbreak of losing Bentley Williams and traveled to Thailand with the guys. Her relationships and love with Constantine Tzortzis, J.P. Rosenbaum, and Ben Flajnik seemed to be on the fast-track. And while the men questioned Ryan Park’s genuineness, Hebert and the boys said goodbye to West. Here’s what resident Bachelorette expert Jesse Csincsak’s had to say in our celebrity interview:

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By Jennifer Harrington

Ashley Hebert was devastated last week, after Bentley’s departure and William’s cutting remarks during the “roast” group date.  After having a few days off to mend her broken heart, our bachelorette was back in action and ready for a “fresh start” – in Phuket, Thailand!  Here’s how the guys fared this week on ABC’s The Bachelorette:

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By Jennifer Harrington

Between William’s unexpected “roast” and Bentley’s early departure on Monday’s episode, it’s been a rocky road for Ashley Hebert.  If you’re ready for some fun in the sun and more of the bubbly dental student we’ve grown to know, you’re in luck!  As you’ll see in the “Shirtless Sneak Peek” below, the gang is in Phuket, Thailand and Ashley is treated to hot tub time with Nick – and we’re in store for some serious eye candy!  Up until this point, we haven’t gotten to know Nick very well, but the preview promises that this trainer’s physique is Adonis-like, and the other bachelors encourage him to “let your chest do the talking”!  Will Nick’s washboard abs help distract Ashley from her recent heartache?  We all know our bachelorette is looking for a man of substance – is there more to Nick than his chiseled physique?

Watch the latest installment of Ashley’s love story on Monday, June 13 at 8PM Eastern/7PM Central.  While you’re watching, let us know if you have questions for our resident Bachelorette expert, Jesse Csincsak – we’re so pleased to have him on board giving his insider perspective about season 7 of ABC’s The Bachelorette.  We’ll be back on Tuesday, sharing both an episode recap and scoop from Jesse!

If you watched season 7 of ABC’s The Bachelorette last night and it left you feeling angry at Bentley, confused about William and sad about the show’s intentions, we may have just the fix you need.

Each week, CupidsPulse.com will bring you an inside look behind the cameras as we gather opinions about the show from season 4 Bachelorette winner, professional snowboarder and our very own candid-commentator, Jesse Csincsak.  Jesse will be with us exclusively each week to answer questions about the show. If you have a question for Jesse, you can send it straight to Cupid.  Here are his thoughts from last night’s dramatic episode:

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By Jennifer Harrington

It’s week 3 of ABC’s The Bachelorette and leading up to the episode, we were promised that self-proclaimed front-runner Bentley would become the biggest villain in Bachelorette history and bring heartbreak to Ashley.  In case you missed out on the action, here’s what left our dentist in distress questioning if the she’d ever find her Prince Charming:

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By Jennifer Harrington

The drama surrounding self-proclaimed “front-runner” and behind-the-scenes conniver Bentley has been building for more than two weeks on the The Bachelorette.  As you’ll see in the preview for Monday’s episode, this season’s bad boy may even leave the show, bragging to the camera, “I don’t care about Ashley.  I had the opportunity and I played everyone.”  We’re about to witness an emotional breakdown, folks!  Especially given Ashley’s confession that she “completely fell in love with Bentley.”  Even host Chris Harrison commented about this incident on his blog, saying, “You will see the wheels completely come off this ride for Ashley – so much so we came very close to having to shut down production on our show.”

Tune in on Monday, June 6 at 8PM/7PM Central to watch one of the most talked about Bachelorette episodes yet.  PS: We’ve also heard through the grapevine that the masked man will finally be unveiled next week!  While we countdown until Monday’s episode, let us know which guy you think will be there to mend Ashley’s broken heart.  We’re guessing William or Ryan P.!  If you miss the show, don’t worry – we will be back on Tuesday for our episode recap!

By Jennifer Harrington

It’s been a week since we’ve met Ashley’s bachelors and rumors continue to swirl about Bentley’s intentions.  Here’s a rundown of last night’s episode in Sin City.  Let’s see how the guys made out:

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The rocky relationship between The Bachelor’s Brad Womack and Emily Maynard may have finally reached an impasse.  People reports that last weekend, Maynard, 25, was spotted without the engagement ring Womack, 38, presented to her in the show’s finale.  The two released a statement in March, saying: “It has been a bumpy couple of months for us, and our priority right now is to focus on our relationship.”

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By Jennifer Harrington

On Monday we were treated to the season premiere of The Bachelorette, which introduced us to Ashley Hebert’s guys.  While she’s got a great group of men, there will certainly be drama this season – and even a villain.  The rumors about Bentley being on the show for the wrong reasons are confirmed in this short clip, where he says Ashley is not his type and doesn’t meet the checklist of criteria of what he’s looking for in a wife.  However, during his one-on-one time with Ashley, Bentley pretends to display some insecurity (a trait that destroyed Ashley’s relationship with Brad), as Bentley thanks her for giving him the final rose in the first ceremony.  Even at this very early point in their relationship, our bubbly bachelorette appears desperate to keep Bentley around and alleviate his supposed self-doubt by saying, “If you feel something for me, please stay because I feel something for you.”  It’s clear that despite all of the warnings Ashley’s heard about this businessman before even meeting him, she’s completely smitten!

Make sure to tune in to ABC on Monday, May 30 at 8PM/7PM Central to see Ashley’s dates with the remaining 18 bachelors in Vegas – including her date with Bentley!  In the meantime, let us know which bachelor you think may find romance with Ashley in Sin City.  Don’t forget to visit us next week for our Tuesday morning recap!

By Jennifer Harrington

As we all know, Ashley Hebert was one of the final three women in the running for Brad Womack’s heart last season on ABC’s The Bachelor.  While the spark between them eventually fizzled as Ashley repeatedly experienced doubt about their relationship, this dainty dentist is back for round two of the love game as season 7’s Bachelorette!

We’ve followed all of the buzz leading up to this season, as people have wondered what type of bachelorette Ashley would be, and even made a few early predictions about her first picks.  Without further adieu, here’s last night’s season premiere recap:

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By Jennifer Harrington

We’re only a few days away from the season premiere of The Bachelorette with Ashley Hebert and according to ABC, there are three words to describe the 25 bachelors competing for Ashley’s heart: Ooh La La!  Check out this teaser clip below.

So while the handsome men in the teaser certainly deliver on the Ohhh La La, we know Ashley wants more than just good looks: she is looking for a guy who makes her feel comfortable and somebody with a positive outlook who will be be supportive and loyal.  Mark your calendars and set your DVRs for Monday, May 23 at 8 PM/7PM Central to see if Ashley finds what she’s looking for.  We can’t wait to see what happens to early favorites Blake, West and William!

The two things John Aniston wants his daughter Jennifer to find in a future husband are honesty and Greek roots.  Jennifer Aniston’s father was honored Saturday at the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund 20th Anniversary Gala in New York and had a few minutes to talk about his daughter, according to People.   A native of Yannis Anastassakis Crete, he said Greek men are sexier and make better boyfriends.  Aniston, who played Victor Kiriakis from Days of Our Lives since 1985, and Gilles Marini of the ABC show Brothers and Sisters were honored at Saturday’s gala.

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By Jennifer Harrington

As we anxiously wait for the new season of ABC’s The Bachelorette to begin, several of the former contestants are spending the hiatus having fun mingling and mating up.  One of the most talked about events was in Breckenridge, Colorado last month at the semi-annual Bachelor and Bachelorette reunion.  Hosting the shenanigans as always was former contestant, Jesse Csincsak, who received the final rose in Season 4 from DeAnna Pappas.  Although Jesse and DeAnna’s relationship didn’t result in a lifelong romance, Jesse did find love through The Bachelor and married Season 13 contestant, Ann Lueders.

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By Jennifer Harrington

We watched Brad Womack say goodbye to Ashley Hebert in South Africa and cheered when she was named the next Bachelorette.  We’ve all speculated about what kind of guy will get Ashley’s final rose, and we’re excited to review the 25 bachelors on her season and make some early picks!

But before we speculate about Ashley’s Mr. Right, here’s a refresher on what this fourth year dental student is looking for in a man.  She told People magazine that she was hoping to find a guy that “makes me feel comfortable, somebody with a positive outlook on life, who’s going to be supportive and loyal.”

With that said, here’s who we think may have what it takes to be rewarded with Ashley’s final rose:

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Ashley will show Brad that two can play at his game.  After previously being rejected The Bachelor by Brad Womack, Ashley Hebert will return to ABC as The Bachelorette on May 23.  We hear from UsMagazine.com that this soulmate searcher already knows one of her 25 bachelors, Bentley.  Unfortunately, a former cast mate revealed he may have hidden reasons for appearing on the show.  “Do you promise, on national television, to date 25 men simultaneously without complaining?” Jimmy Kimmel asked Hebert humorously on his show.  “Do you promise to make sure the hot tubs are clean and have enough chlorine and their bacteria levels are low?” The Bachelorette responded with, “I’ll do my best with that!”  Could the second time be the charm?

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Bachelorette couple Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez can’t wait to tie the knot.  However, according to People, they have yet to announce their wedding date to the public.  Lucky for the groom-to-be, the former reality star is no wedding diva.  “She’s not a bridezilla, thank god,” Martinez said.  “I’d be scared to death if she was, but no, she’s awesome.”  It looks like the world of reality TV can count on one less bridezilla.

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By Jennifer Harrington

It’s been a few months since Brad Womack bid Ashley Hebert farewell, as she left South Africa brokenhearted and in tears, but starting May 23, the season 15 contestant will be back on ABC – and this time, she’ll be handing out the roses!  The spunky 26-year-old dental student from Maine will be the seventh lucky lady featured on The Bachelorette, with 25 eligible bachelors vying to be her husband.  We had such a great time watching Brad and Emily Maynard’s love story on The Bachelor, and we can hardly wait to see what’s in store for the newly brunette Ashley!

In a recent article from People, Ashley proclaimed her excitement for the upcoming season and said, “I’m open hearted and interested in meeting the guys,” and added that hopefully, she’ll “fall in love.”  Cupid’s Pulse shares her enthusiasm for her upcoming journey to find love, and we’ll be right there with Ashley every step of the way through each rose ceremony!

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By Lori Bizzoco

If you’re from New York or a fan of ABC’s reality show Shark Tank, there’s no denying that you’ve heard of Barbara Corcoran, the savvy real estate mogul who started her business with only $1,000 (given to her by an ex-boyfriend) and parlayed it into a billion dollar company.  She now sits among a panel of business tycoons (all men) as they battle it out to invest their hard earned money into the next big idea or product pitched to them by starving entrepreneurs.  For Corcoran, a woman who has been building a business all of her life, she says the show was perfect for her.  More than a successful entrepreneur, she is a wife and mother, something she proudly speaks about.  She says that most of what she learned about business was by watching her mother helm a household of 10 kids.  Her inspiring story is chronicled in her latest book, Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.

We had the privilege of speaking with Corcoran, who offered advice to single women who are interested in starting their own career.  She also shared what she’s looking for when choosing a new business.  The answers may surprise you; it’s not all about the numbers. Take a look at what she had to say:

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Rapper and R&B star Chris Brown can’t seem to shake his past with former flame Rihanna, reports People. Brown became visibly upset and violent on Tuesday morning during an interview for Good Morning America when interviewer Robin Roberts began to inquire about his past with Rihanna. A source close to the actor says, “He’s been trying to move on from his past and focus on his music, and he’s finally putting out an album…” Brown tweeted later on that day giving a shout out to his fans, “Thank you to everyone who supports my music!!!  Key Word (music) !!! Love y’all.”

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By Krissy Dolor

If you want to know the key ingredient to winning (no Sheen pun intended), look no further than last summer’s Bachelor Pad winners: Natalie Getz and David Good.

Even though these two former contestants didn’t strike a love match on their respective Bachelor-franchise seasons, this dynamic duo made their mark as the first couple to win the ABC spin-off reality show, Bachelor Pad, where 19 past contestants competed for a grand prize of $250,000.

Throughout the show’s run, this couple focused on making their way to the finish line.  If there’s anything we can learn from watching Getz and Good, it’s that three important traits are needed to keep any relationship moving forward: loyalty, trust and friendship, which they exemplified.  While most romantic couples aren’t competing for anything but each other’s hearts, these elements can have you and your partner come out winning too – whether it’s for love, marriage or happiness.

Cupid had the opportunity to speak with Natalie and David about love, dating and how their lives have changed since Bachelor Pad ended.  Read on to see what they had to say:

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By Krissy Dolor

There’s only a few days left until the season finale of ABC’s The Bachelor!  In honor of next week’s episode, take a look at Brad Womack’s travel guide for South Africa.  Reminisce about his safari ride with Chantal O., elephant adventure with Emily and helicopter view with Ashley H. – even take a sneak peak at what’s still to come!  Don’t forget to watch the final rose ceremony with us on Monday, March 14 at 8 PM/7 PM Central Time to see whether Brad chooses Ms. O’Brien or Ms. Maynard in Cape Town.

We also hope you’ve been enjoying our exclusive interviews with former Bachelor Pad stars!  Check back on Monday for our final interview: with Natalie Getz and David Good!