Last night Ben Flajnik brought his 18 beautiful Bachelor contestants to Sonoma where things became more intimate and drama unfolded between the girls. There was crying, cat fights and as Blakely said, “claws are coming out.” The claws sure did come out when a bunch of ‘Bachelor’ contestants dressed up as fairy tale characters and preformed a play on stage for Ben’s hometown during the group date. One-on-ones last night were with Kacie B. and Courtney Robertson. Each girl received a rose at the end of their date. During the rose ceremony Jenna and Shawn left empty handed. Next week the girls head to San Francisco. Ann and Jesse Csincsak are back this week to answer our questions from Episode 2:
1. Kacie B seems sweet, and down-to-earth but Ben says, “He trusts her.” When you’re on this show, can you really trust someone after knowing them for such a short period of time? How long would Ben have known Kacie at this point?
Hello, we’re back again with another season of ‘The Bachelor!” Last night was the start of Season 16 with our new, hot, sexy, eligible, Sonoma winemaker, Ben Flajnik. This time Ben’s in control handing out roses; ready to find love this season. For the next 10 Mondays, we will be joined by Ann and Jesse Csincsak to get their weekly perspective of Ben, the single ladies and all the drama that’s bound to happen when you get 25 estrogen-fueled women in a room. Here’s our take on Episode 1:
1. Many people want to know why Ben went back on the show as the Bachelor? Wouldn’t he have had plenty of girls to choose from after being dumped by Ashley? What makes being on the show better for finding love than in real life?
Audrina Patridge and Corey Bohan. Photo: Glenn Francis / PR Photos
VH1 decided not to renew Audrina Patridge self-titled reality show for a second season, but Patridge couldn’t be happier as the cancellation may just be what she needed to repair her on-again, off-again relationship with her boyfriend, BMX rider Corey Bohan. “Filming a reality show really takes a toll on relationships because your mindset is to create good TV,” the former “The Hills” star told People. “It’s really really hard on relationships so after the show, Corey [Bohan] and I really worked on what was going on with us. We spent time together.” Audrina’s breakup with Corey may have been good for her show’s finale, but the couple has since rekindled their relationship and got back together in May.
How do you keep your job from affecting your relationship?
Some of our favorite Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad all-stars are gearing up to celebrate the premiere of the sixteenth season of ABC’s The Bachelor during a Reality TV Star Premiere Party hosted by Jesse Csincsak, Jesse Kovacs and David Good. The event will take place at The Parlor Hollywood on Monday, January 2, 2012 from 6 p.m. to midnight.
There will be a Red Carpet Entrance, VIP gifting area, appetizers, cocktails and a special viewing of the Season Premiere of The Bachelor–LIVE!
As if that’s not enough, rounding out the good time will be a celebrity date auction, featuring Bachelor Pad’s Kasey Kahl and Most Eligible Dallas’ Matt Nordgren. All proceeds benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a foundation that raises money to fight childhood cancer. The auction will be followed by music, dancing and a midnight champagne toast!
The party will be hosted by three of The Bachelorette’s fan favorites but it will be one huge Reality TV celebration. Expect appearances from your favorite reality stars of The Bachelor, Most Eligible Dallas, Survivor, Big Brother, Dancing With The Stars, The Hills, The Real World, and many more!
Josie Stevens. Photo: richard shotwell / PR Photos
By Shoshana Davis
Being in love under the spotlight comes with many disadvantages. All your critics have something to say about you. Celebrity marriages have lasted between nine days (Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman), to two weeks (Mario Lopez and Ali Landry) and the infamous 72 days (Kim and Kris). With the start of “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” last week on E!, fans are hoping to get a glimpse into what caused the new marriage between Kim and Kris Humphries to collapse. It’s not just rich and famous relationships that are tough. For every two marriages in the United States each year, there is one divorce. Most couples could learn a lot from what makes designer Josie Stevens’ marriage to rocker Steve Stevens special. …we’re not done! Click here to read more.
Jon and Kate Gosselin with their kids. Photo: Michael Pilla/TLC
By Brea Gunn
One more Hollywood divorce has entered the official records. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ fairy tale marriage lasted less than three months. Say what you will, but I think that this whole mess could have been avoided if they made their relationship more private. When you live your life so publicly, I’m sure that it’s difficult to separate reality … from reality TV. Even so, it seems that many stars have been swept away with the ratings, only to realize that they aren’t as perfectly matched as they originally thought.
Why don’t we start at the beginning of the end? Here are seven former celebrity duos whose relationships may or may not have dissolved as a result of being featured on reality TV:
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Justin Paludipan / PR Photos
By Amy Beth O’Brien
Regardless of what you may think of the Kim Kardashian/Kris Humphries whirlwind marriage, you have to admire a woman who knows how to play to her strengths. Ever since Kim’s life became the subject of an E! reality TV show, her life became a business. Like any good businesswoman, she knew when to cut her losses.
Whereas most women in the non-reality world may have ignored the inner voice that told us we were making a mistake with our marriage and then spent years trying to make it work, Kim called it quits before anyone invested any more time or money.
The Bachelor star Jake Pavelka, 33, is a bachelor no more. Pavelka is now a dating graduate of the University of Central Florida and a contestant on CMT’s Sweet Home Alabama, Ashley Ann Vickers. The relationship is fairly new, as they met on the set of the CW show H8r and just this past Saturday hit the beach for some couple-time. According to UsMagazine.com, Vickers’ website says she is a Southern born lady who competed in the Miss USA pageant and modeled for Maxim. But her true passion lies in motivation, as she “hopes to become a full time motivational speaker for college kids” in the future. If her website is anything to go by, Vickers seems like a keeper.
What are some things to consider before going public with your relationship?
BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker Patti meets up with drag queen Frank (who sometimes impersonates Patti herself!) and gives him tips to be himself while dating, instead of the larger than life personality he sometimes embodies. As a “celebrity”, Frank and Patti discuss the good and the bad about dating when you’re well known. Going from too much personality to zero personality, Patti’s other client this week, Jason, is way too uptight and needs to loosen up to find a match. Keltie, a body movement coach meets with Jason to help him relax. Will he be able to take what he learns and apply it to dating, or will he leave all his new moves at the dance studio? Find out this Tuesday 11/8 @ 9/8c on BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker
Thinking Like a Drag Queen: Patti Stanger and her millionaire female impersonator are on the same page.
Pulling the Stick Out: Patti Stanger has this millionaire go to a dance class to find some personality.
Get ready to shop! Ann Csincsak (née Ann Lueders) of ‘The Bachelor’ Season 13 and her business partner, Katie Meyer will be opening a new clothing boutique in Breckenridge, Colorado called Vintage Sweet & Chic on November 12, 2011.
BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker: This week Patti takes on broken-hearted brothers who are ready to make a change and find “the one.” The bodybuilding brothers certainly have the cards stacked against them. Older brother Abe spent the last three years in prison and younger brother David married young only to be cheated on, leading to divorce at 24. Patti has a good feeling about these guys, but will she be successful in finding women who can look beyond their troubled pasts? Find out this Thursday 10/13 @ 9/8c on BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker
· Venturing into the World of Abe Cruz: This millionaire was incarcerated for the past three years but is determined to turn his life around. http://bravo.ly/oLCIub
· Got Burned Young: David Cruz got burned as a young guy and is now trying to do the right thing. http://bravo.ly/oR5OJ3
BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker Patti’s client’s this week need some help, but nothing too challenging for Patti to tackle. Her first client is looking for perfection, but on the way to perfection will find every fault with a potential mate. On the other hand, Patti’s other client doesn’t know when to hold back and keep his mouth shut. These rusty daters are depending on Patti’s expertise, but will she come through and find these men the love they’ve been searching for? Find out Tonight 10/6 @ 9/8c onBRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker
Fault Finding Territory: Patti Stanger believes this millionaire is headed towards being a fault-finding, nit-picking millionaire. http://bravo.ly/ntlU8q
Vomit Too Much Information: Patti Stanger helps this millionaire who is a bit rusty in the dating world. http://bravo.ly/nnXCcg
Keyshia Cole. Photo: Aaron J. Thornton / PR Photos
R&B singer Keyshia Cole fulfilled her dream of a destination wedding on Sunday when she and Clevland Cavaliers player, Daniel Gibson renewed their vows in Hawaii. UsMagazine.comreports that Gibson wanted to make his wife’s wishes come true so he flew all of her family members out to the tropical island for her ideal ceremony. The bride was so excited as she tweeted throughout the day, “This is so beautiful! I’m so glad we’re taping this so you all can see!” The couple is recording for their new reality TV show Family First, which premiers in February of 2012.
BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker, Thursday 9/22 @ 9/8c: Patti has her hands full this week when one client, Emma, refuses to get over her masculine tendencies, while the other client, Frank, suffers from some pretty serious control issues. Emma and Frank are both desperate to find love, but if they don’t learn how to let someone in–not just into their bedrooms, but into their hearts–they will never fall in love. Patti must bring out the big guns this week to help Emma set her sights a little higher than just any guy that is available, and to help Frank take his guard down and let a girl stay past 5 o’clock in the morning. Will Patti succeed?
Breaking Control Habits: Patti Stanger brings in a life coach to help her millionaire break his bad habits.
Breaking Control Habits
Going Against Her Human Nature: This millionairess must listen to Patti Stanger and Patti warns her that this process will be hard.
This dramatic season of Bachelor Pad 2 has finally come to an end. In this week’s episode, the contenders performed with Cirque de Soleil’s Ka, Blake proposed to Holly, the winners were declared and the next Bachelor was announced. We had a chance to chat with our Bachelor Pad 2 experts, David Good and Natalie Getz, to see what their thoughts were about the season finale.
Kasey and Vienna did quite well in the final challenge, but ultimately didn’t get a chance to compete for the final prize. What are your closing thoughts on how they chose to play the game? Do you think they will remain together long-term?
He said: I think they played the game great! People can dislike them as a couple but they still controlled the whole show till the end. As far as a couple, I wish them the best but I don’t see it working out from what we got to see of them on TV. Continue reading →
BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker 5, Airing Thursday 9/15 @ 9/8c: Patti takes on another Bravo star this week, trying to find love for the lonely. Million Dollar Listing’s Madison is one of Patti’s clients and while he wants to find love, he just doesn’t have the time. Meanwhile, Patti’s other client may need more help than your basic mixer. Eric meets with a psychotherapist in the hopes that it will lead him to love. Will these single men walk away with the love they’ve been looking for or will Patti need to put in extra work for these bachelors?
Madison Hildeband’s Past Relationships: Patti Stanger meets Madison Hildebrand and gets right down to the nitty gritty.
Getting the Intel: Patti Stanger sends this millionaire to see a psychotherapist so she can clean him up and help him meet the right guy.
Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin. Photos: PRN / PR Photos; Glenn Harris / PR Photos
Kate Gosselin spoke out to People expressing concern about her family life after her show Kate Plus 8 was cancelled, and now her ex, Jon Gosselin, has some harsh pieces of advice for her. Speaking to RumorFix.com, Jon said, “Reality TV is not a career. Get back to a normal life — a simple life.” The bitter exes played out the end of their marriage on TV in in 2009. Since then, they have quarreled about their kids and the reality TV life they lead. “Things will work out the way they should work out,” said Jon. “Obviously, there are families out there that have several kids — people work normal jobs, and things work out.”
How do you make life normal for kids after a divorce?
With Jake Pavelka eliminated, a new love triangle — involving Blake, Holly and Michael — has emerged on this week’s episode of Bachelor Pad 2. This week’s challenge might have ended some relationships and put a spark on others.
Comedians are usually social anomalies, and that’s why they’re so respected. For anyone to stand in front of a gigantic crowd of people, living and dying purely on the words they say while at the same time trying to make a personal connection–takes a special type of person.
Eric Patrick is one of the hottest young comedians on the scene today–in more ways than one. His time on The Real World: New Orleans may have introduced him to a wider audience, but his good looks, charm, and captivating comedic style have kept his audience growing, from the NYC scene, all the way to far-off Johannesburg and London. Described by MTV.com as a “handsome ladies man,” and by Entertainment Weekly as “energetic and engaging,” Eric Patrick knows how to create and cultivate a relationship, as well as a crowd. Here are a few tips to help daters of either sex lighten up, straight from Patrick’s experience:
Don’t take rejection personally–it’s a fact of life. “A woman can usually tell within the first 10-15 minutes whether she likes a guy or not,” says Patrick. “As you get older, you learn not to get hung up on it. If a girl’s not into me, I just move on, because there are other ones out there.” Continue reading →
Things got pretty crazy in the latest episode of Bachelor Pad 2. We saw Melissa flip out, Erica make the moves on Jake and a showdown between Kasey and Jake for the final rose. After the episode, we were left shaking our heads that Mr. Pavelka was actually eliminated, and were anxious to get thoughts about the dramatic episode from David Good and Natalie Getz, winners of Bachelor Pad 1.
Were you surprised the men did better at the synchronized swimming challenge? What factors were most important to you as you were judging the performances?
He Said: I was a little surprised until after and sat down and thought about it. Guys in the house on all the shows get along better than the girls do. The producers always talked to me about the Bachelor and Bachelorette — the guys are typically easy going, whereas the girls tend to be catty and backstabbing to each other. It’s the same reason most of my guy friends have like 15 good friends and the girls I know have like three or four, at most. This makes it easier for the guys to work together as a team, and it showed. Continue reading →
Earlier this week on Bachelor Pad 2, we saw the rules of the game change (the theme of the rose ceremony was “ladies night”), Gia voluntarily say goodbye to her chance to find love and money and Ames and Jackie take off together in the happiest limo ride in Bachelor franchise history. In case you missed the episode, check out our exclusive recap. As always, following the episode we checked in with Season 1 winners David Good and Natalie Getz to get their take on the drama!
We saw a new side to Blake in this episode (kissing Melissa even though he claimed not to have feelings with her, cozying up to Holly, etc.). What’s your take on Blake — is what he’s doing a good or bad tactic for winning? Continue reading →
Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Reality star exes Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi may have been previously engaged after the 14th season of the Bachelor, but it turns out the two are definitely at odds when it comes to working together on the new season of Bachelor Pad 2. A preview shows an almost defeated Jake Pavelka asking to make an alliance with Girardi as a last resort to remain in the competition, according to UsMagazine.com. Girardi doesn’t seem very keen on the idea, though, since she is still hurt and is finally happy and moving on with her new beau Kasey Kahl. The pair are rumored to be looking for an apartment in Los Angeles together.
What are some reasons to get rid of expectations of your ex-partner?
BRAVO’s Most Eligible Dallas *PREMIERE* Monday 8/15 @ 10/9c:
Tune in for Bravo’s newest series: they’re young, they’re hot, they’re single — they’re Dallas’ “most eligible!” From beauty queens to pro-football players, this group of Texas socialites proves that everything’s bigger in Texas — including the drama. Some are looking for true love while others have perfected the art of the one-night stand, but somehow their love lives have all crossed paths at one time or another. And don’t expect this group of friends to hold back when it comes to critiquing each other’s lives especially when new gal in town / young and single mom Neill starts seeing the handsome Matt. How does Matt’s best gal friend Courtney feel about this budding relationship? And does she hold a secret candle for Matt?
Just Friends? When Matt Nordgren introduces Neill Skylar to the group, she gets a chilly reception from Courtney Kerr.
Not That There is a Checklist: Courtney Kerr is not going to settle and her list for a man proves it.
*SEASON PREMIERE* of BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker 5, Monday 8/15 @ 9/8c
Patti is back! And back where she belongs, among the beautiful blondes that need her dating guidance on the West Coast. After a stint in NYC, Patti is happy to be back in LA to tackle the troublesome single scene. Patti’s first client Michael seems to be the complete package. But is it possible that he is as good as he seems? Patti digs deep to figure out what his issues are and why he is still single. Will Patti make her mark on California and keep her clients happy, or are there some drama-filled dates in this matchmaker’s future?
Single and Ready to Mingle: Patti Stanger is back in LA and back on the dating scene.
Too Good to be True: Patti Stanger tries to figure out why a good-looking guy like Michael would be single.
