When Emily Maynard and The Bachelor‘s, Brad Womack, ended their engagement, she had absolutely no intention of being the the star of the next season of The Bachelorette.  But, next month, that’s exactly what she’ll be doing.  “I had no intentions of ever being the next Bachelorette.  I genuinely meant that,” said Maynard.  “I feel like the biggest hypocrite because I said that, and now I’m doing it.”  According to People, though she knows dating on TV can work, she admits to being scared about diving into the reality TV dating pool once again.  The blonde beauty also admits that it’s difficult to date as a single mom.  The show will be filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Maynard is raising her 6-year-old daughter as well as in other locations.

How do you get over the fear to date again after a failed relationship?

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In a move that would be the first-of-its-kind in reality television history, former contestants of the ABC hit reality television shows, ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’ have spoken to attorneys and are in discussion to file a class action lawsuit, against creators Mike Fleiss and Elan Gale.  This information was disclosed to us in an exclusive interview today by former contestant and ‘Bachelorette Season 4’ winner, Jesse Csincsak.

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Hollywood couple Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum are celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkuh during their first holiday season together after recently getting engaged on the reality TV show The Bachelorette. As Rosenbaum told People, “We have been celebrating the first few nights of Hanukkuh. We lit some candles.”  Rosenbaum also introduced his celebrity love to the Jewish tradition of having Chinese food. The happy Hollywood couple spent Christmas in Maine with Hebert’s family eating and singing holiday carols.

Although this Hollywood couple had different holiday traditions, they still celebrated with each other. How do you adapt to your partner’s family traditions?

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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!

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By now you’ve heard that another Bachelorette and her fiancé have called it quits.  That couple, of course, is Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez.  Although Fedotowsky was seemingly ready to wed right after the show aired, after an 18-month engagement and three postponements, it all finally ended on November 21.  The former bride-to-be had this to say to People: “I wouldn’t be being truthful if I said this came out of nowhere, we definitely had been having problems. But I had always believed that we could work it out.”  The duo tried to make the relationship last, even throughout their arguments.  “We both realized we were unhappy more than we were happy, and we both deserved more.”

How do you know when you’re unhappy more than happy in a relationship?

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Sadly, Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez have called off their engagement. The couple, who met on The Bachelorette decided on a long engagement, which ultimately did not work out for the pair, according to The Huffington Post. The duo was supposed to get married this year, but Fedotowsky was recovering from knee surgery and had to postpone the wedding. They ended up calling off the wedding three times before the relationship ended. In August, Fedotowsky told People magazine, “In my mind, Roberto is my husband. We live together; we do everything together; we plan for the future together; we fight just like a good old married couple.” It looks like it’s another case of love lost in The Bachelor community.

How do you know when it’s time to call off your engagement?

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Add another break-up to The Bachelor and The Bachelorette bunch, because another couple has split.  Vienna Girardi and Kasey Kahl became an item on the reality show Bachelor Pad when they took a second shot at love, but the couple has decided to go their separate ways.  “Yes vienna and I have split.  It’s been 5 weeks now.  I can’t fake it anymore. I will always love, be there for her, and wish her the best,” Kahl posted to Twitter.  “@KaseyRKahl will always be my best friend, but yes we have split.  No idea what the future holds for us but we will always remain friends,” replied Girardi, also via Twitter.

How do you know when it’s time to go your separate ways?

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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.

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DeAnna Pappas and Stephen Stagliano have officially tied the knot!  Stagliano, a high school teacher, who met The Bachelorette season 4 star at the 2009 party for The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All special, wed in the Serenbe community of Palmetto, GA, on Saturday.  “We’re so ecstatic to be husband and wife and we’re thrilled to be sharing this day with all our family and friends,” the couple told UsMagazine.com.  Although Pappas ended up with Jesse Csincsak after her season of the hit reality show, it didn’t end up working out and the duo broke off their engagement.

How do you keep hope for marriage alive after a split?

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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.
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At the end of the seventh season of the reality TV show The Bachelorette, Ashley Hebert chose J.P. Rosenbaum and accepted his heartfelt marriage proposal. Now that the celebrity couple is preparing to walk down the aisle, Rosenbaum has one last family member to win over: Hebert’s pet yorkie, Boo. After they met for the first time earlier this month, the pint-sized puppy got better acquainted with Rosenbaum and the two seemed to be well on their way to a great relationship. “They’re good. They will be best friends,” the former Bachelorette told People. With plans to relocate Boo to the Big Apple as soon as possible, Hebert is excitedly basking in what seems to be the start of her celebrity love story.

Bachelorette winner Rosenbaum gets along fine with Hebert’s pet, Boo. What do you do if you don’t get along with your partner’s pet?

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As Labor Day weekend wrapped up, we were all treated to a suspense-filled episode of Bachelor Pad 2!  During the episode, viewers witnessed a strategic challenge, romantic fireworks between Michelle and Graham, Erica’s over-the-top overtures towards Blake, and a final showdown between Blake/Erica and Kirk/Ella.  To make sense of this crazy installment of summer’s guiltiest pleasure, we spoke to David Good and Natalie Getz, winners of Bachelor Pad 1.

Michelle and Graham’s relationship took a big step forward this week — were you surprised they won the competition, given they have not been together for that long?  What did you think about their strategy during the game?

He Said: I think it has been growing; we have just not seen much of them because of the Jake/Vienna/Kasey BS.  Best strategy in a game I have seen yet on the Pad!
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By Jennifer Harrington

The drama is never-ending on Bachelor Pad 2!  This week’s episode started with Jake’s dramatic farewell, a kissing competition and more emotional breakdowns from Melissa.  Two more contenders — William and Melissa — were eliminated in their quest for love and money.  After this crazy episode, we chatted with our Bachelor Pad 2 experts, David Good and Natalie Getz, to see what they thought about the action.

We learned tonight that Blake and Ella are the best kissers in the house — were you surprised they were crowned the King and Queen of Kissing in the Pad?  When you first learned of the competition tonight, who did you predict would be the winners?

He Said: I was not surprised actually.  Ella is pretty quiet and they say “it’s always the quiet ones” and she has nice lips.  I thought Michelle might win when I first heard of it, but she vowed out so it was wide open.
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A congratulations is in order for Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert and her fiance J.P. Rosenbaum, as they celebrated their celebrity engagement over the past weekend. UsMagazine.com reports the couple enjoyed a lovely dinner at hotspot Beauty and Essex.  Saturday included breakfast at Coffee Shop in Union Square and some time with friends, including Chrystie Hebert-Corns, Hebert’s sister who initially rejected Rosenbaum. Now, the two are on “good terms,” according to one source. That night, Rosenbaum threw a party for his friends to meet his celebrity love. Treats at the party included massive cupcakes from Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro.  Throughout the weekend, the pair were said to be “good sports” and just enjoyed being an open celebrity couple. “They’re so happy to be able to just be a couple and show everyone how in love they are with one another,” an insider said.

The Bachelorette couple celebrated their celebrity engagement in style. What are some creative ideas for engagement parties?

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One of the few successful couples from ABC’s Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise have canceled their wedding — but fortunately, not for good.  Former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky and the man she picked, Roberto Martinez, had to postpone saying “I do” because Fedotowsky is still recovering from  a femur injury.  “We had a date set, and that date has now passed,” the reality star, 26, told People.  “The decision to postpone [the wedding] was very difficult.  I definitely shed some tears. ” Fedotowsky underwent surgery in July and said that they decided to defer walking down the aisle until she could actually, well, walk.  “I don’t want to limp down the aisle,” she said.

What are some ways to decide when to have your wedding?

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Last summer, Bachelor/Bachelorette alums Natalie Getz and David Good teamed up, strategized and became the co-winners of $250,000 on the first season of ABC’s spinoff series, Bachelor Pad.  Now, with the drama meter boiling over from this summer’s most intense cast of characters, ABC just might have a winner on its hands with Bachelor Pad 2.  I mean, who isn’t anxiously waiting for Vienna and Jake to go at it again or to see how Michelle Money is planning to play the game?

No matter what your motivation is for watching Bachelor Pad 2, if you want some insight and perspective on the cast, you’ve definitely come to the right place.  We spoke to the former Bachelor Pad winners, Natalie Getz and David Good, to find out their thoughts on the new season and what it takes to win.

We love their candidness and you will too.  In fact, you’ll be hearing a lot more from them this season as they join us every Monday evening to answer your burning Bachelor Pad 2 questions.  So, if you’re curious about the season, or maybe what goes on behind-the-scenes, send us your questions or Tweet them to @cupidspulse.  We will choose a few to feature the very next day on our site.

Now, here’s Natalie and David’s take on what’s in store:

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Ashley Hebert looked forward to introducing Ben Flajnik and J.P. Rosenbaum, the final two contenders on The Bachelorette season 7, to her family. Her whole family loved Flajnik, but Rosenbaum didn’t have the same luck. In fact, her sister was especially disapproving of her relationship and love with the contestant. The Bachelorette star told People, “What bothered me the most was not that she didn’t approve but how aggressive and unsupportive she was. All I needed at this point was someone to be supportive of whatever I was feeling…and she wasn’t.” Although she was crushed by her sister’s reaction, Hebert decided to take her opinion with a grain of salt: “I used her uncertainty to make me ask the questions I was scared to ask but by no means did it change the way I felt about him.” Hebert followed her heart and recently celebrated her celebrity engagement with Rosenbaum.

Hebert’s sister wasn’t thrilled about Bachelorette contestant Rosenbaum. What do you do if your family doesn’t support your relationship and love?

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You’ve come to this post because you are obviously a fan of ABC’s Bachelor and Bachelorette. Or, maybe you’re just curious what a Beatdown is all about.  If you’re like many of us fans, you’re probably wondering what it’s like behind-the-scenes on ABC’s hit matchmaking show and why your favorite contestant just denied a rose to a man who seemed so dreamy on camera.  Now, you no longer need to sit alone pondering all those questions.

Season 4 Bachelorette winner, Jesse Csincsak has launched a weekly hour-long Webisode series called The Bachelor Pad Beatdown, which features a panel of 8-10 former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants dishing about the current season of ABC’s The Bachelor Pad.

You’ll hear directly from folks who’ve not only been on the show but those who have won as well, including Trista Sutter (Bachelorette Season 1), David Good and Natalie Getz (winners of the first Bachelor Pad), Tenley and Kiptyn Locke (contestants who found love after their seasons were over), to name a few.  And the best part is: it’s completely uncensored!

Viewers can watch the show by visiting RTVZone.com and clicking WATCH LIVE on the main page.  On demand viewing will be available within a few hours of airing.  The program will also feature live video and interaction amongst the panel, who will occasionally take viewer questions from Twitter, chat and video mail.

Be sure to check it out on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 9 p.m. EST, submit your questions via Twitter (@RTVZone) and share your thoughts about Jesse’s Bachelor Pad Beatdown series with us below.

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One of Ashley Hebert’s final three suitors walked away during last week’s episode of The Bachelorette in Fiji.  Although it was clear that there was no spark between Constantine Tzortzis and Hebert, it was still shocking to find out that he wanted to call it quits.  The 30-year-old restaurant owner openly admitted to People in an exclusive Men Tell All taping that he wasn’t ready to get married to Herbert.  He said, “You either have a feeling or you don’t… My feelings were not strong enough at that point to justify sticking around and possibly going through with that next step of getting engaged.”  Tzortzis’ family fully supported his decision.

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In the season 7 finale of the reality TV show The Bachelorette, we saw Ashley Hebert choose between the remaining two bachelors, Ben Flajnik and J.P. Rosenbaum, and watched as she celebrated her celebrity engagement with Rosenbaum. From the looks of things on the After the Final Rose special, our bachelorette is indeed blissfully in love and will be moving to New York City in the coming months to join her man! Following the episode, we checked in with our Bachelorette expert Jesse Csincsak to get his thoughts on the last chapter of this reality TV love story.
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Last Monday on The Bachelorette season 7, the final chapter of Ashley Hebert’s celebrity love story was written: She chose her Prince Charming and gave out her final rose. After a very rocky road to find a relationship and love, our bachelorette ended her journey by accepting a marriage proposal. In case you missed the ending to this very dramatic season of the show, here’s a recap of what happened!
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Last night on The Bachelorette, Ryan Park paid Ashley Hebert a visit and asked for a second chance, while Constantine Tzortzis said goodbye after revealing that his relationship and love was not developing fast enough for her. Ben Flajnik and J.P. Rosenbaum are the remaining two men, and The Bachelorette now understands that this is a two way street. Here’s what Bachelorette expert Jesse Csincsak had to say about the episode:
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By Jennifer Harrington

Last night’s episode on The Bachelorette quickly reminded me that this season was almost over. The thought alone got my adrenaline racing, not because I wanted to see who Ashley Hebert would choose but because it brought me one week closer to the upcoming drama that is almost guaranteed on the Bachelor/Bachelorette spin-off, Bachelor Pad.  Until then, here’s the scoop on Hebert!

The Bachelorette journeyed back to Asia for overnight dates with the remaining three bachelors: Ben Flajnik, Constantine Tzortzis, and J.P.  Rosenbaum. Last week’s hometown dates seemed to be a big step in the right direction for our leading lady, and after arriving in Fiji, she remarked that it was the “ultimate place to fall in love.”  Keeping in mind that this week’s preview promised a few last surprises for the brunette, here’s a recap of what this episode had in store for her.
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Next Episode of The Bachelorette

After saying goodbye to Ames last week during the hometown dates, it’s time for Ashley Hebert to head to Fiji this week with the remaining three men for the overnight “fantasy” dates. While the bachelorette remarks that this has been a “crazy journey” for her, she is very enthusiastic to spend some “private” time with her remaining guys: Constantine Tzortzis, Ben Flajnik, and J.P. Rosenbaum. All veteran viewers of this reality TV show know that this is a pivotal moment each season. The dates are full of exotic outings, deep conversations, tough questions, and the keys to the fantasy suite! As you’ll see in the preview, just when you think that maybe Hebert has in fact found her celebrity love story during this very rocky season of The Bachelorette, it is revealed that someone unexpected pays her a visit in Fiji!

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Until Monday, let us know: Who is the uninvited guest crashing the romantic party in South Pacific?  Do you think this will be a happy surprise for our leading lady — could it possibly be Bentley again?

Tune into ABC at 8/7c on Monday to check out the latest installment of the drama on The Bachelorette, and see who will be the two suitors advancing to the final rose ceremony!