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.
In addition to a montage of the guys who will be in the hunt for roses, you can hear Ashley proclaim, “I can say my husband is here!” We can’t wait to see if Ashley’s predictions are correct and she ends up with her Mr. Right. Recently, Ashley told People that she’s happy with way things turned out for her.
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 23at 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!
Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez. Photo: PER/Fame Pictures
The fire is still burning for The Bachelorette’s Ali Fedotowsky and fiance Roberto Martinez. The couple spent their one year engagement anniversary last week reliving some of their special moments from the reality show that brought them together. They traveled to the island of Bora Bora, where Martinez proposed to Fedotowsky on the finale of The Bachelorette. Fedotowsky was thrilled with how they spent their one year engagement. “We made it to the one year mark!” she told People. “The engagement took place last year on May 8th, and when Roberto proposed it was so beautiful. It was great to go back and reflect on the year because it was very special.”
How do you make your first anniversary extra special?
Jesse Csincsak and Ann Lueders. Photo courtesy of AvanteGarde Communications Group.
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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.
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:
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?
Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez. Photo: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos
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.
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!
Kiptyn Locke and Tenley Molzahn. Photo: Allen Berezovsky / PR Photos
By Erika Hymowitz Vujnovich
America fell in love with Tenley Molzahn and Kiptyn Locke when they each competed on The Bachelor (season 14) and The Bachelorette (Season 5). Their mission? To find a love of their own. However, it wasn’t meant to be at the time, and both ended up runner-ups on their respective seasons, forced to jump back into the dating pool.
Fast forward to last August as they took another chance at love on The Bachelor spin-off, Bachelor Pad, where 19 unforgettable contestants from past seasons lived together under one roof to compete for a grand prize of $250,000.
Despite losing the competition, Tenley and Kiptyn embraced their stint on the show and literally danced their way to the final four, finding themselves moving in a “Locke” step towards a true relationship – with each other.
Even before their appearance on Bachelor Pad, the two developed a solid friendship based on their tremendous respect for one another. They were there for each other during their days of public heartbreak, and that support set the stage for what ultimately came to be.
Cupid’s Pulse had the wonderful opportunity of exclusively interviewing Tenley and Kiptyn, and asked them a handful of questions based on their dating experience on and off the show. The key lessons they learned in their quest to find love are here for Cupid’s Pulse readers to embrace and take to heart:
Elizabeth Kitt and Jesse Kovacs. Photo: Glenn Francis / PR Photos; PRN / PR Photos
By Kari Arneson
Elizabeth Kitt and Jesse Kovacs are no strangers to finding love on reality television, as they both competed on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette series respectively – Elizabeth on season 14 with Jake Pavelka and Jesse on season 5 with Jillian Harris. The two seemed to find love as they cozied up with one another during last summer’s reality hit spin-off series Bachelor Pad, but like the majority of The Bachelor franchise unions, their relationship didn’t last after the cameras stopped rolling.
Oftentimes, lack of communication in a relationship can lead partners down two totally different paths: Kovacs wanted something more casual while Kitt wanted to fall in love. Nevertheless, the couple’s strong bond and competitive spirit led them into the final six, just a few steps away from winning the big pot of cash.
With another season of Bachelor Pad coming this summer, we asked Elizabeth and Jesse for their insight on dating, relationships and finding love on reality TV:
Roberto Martinez and Ali Fedotowsky. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
When it comes to Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez’s relationship, what Bachelorette host Chris Harrison loves the most, “is that they’re living their lives.” According to People, Fedotowsky recently began a gig as a correspondent for the local Fox station in San Diego. Her groom-to-be has opened a new office for his insurance business as well. Friend and former Bachelorette bachelor Kiptyn Locke suggested, “It’s important to be away for a while and get to know each other so then when you go do those things, it’s all real.” With things going so well, it doesn’t seem that a 2011 wedding will surprise anyone.
What should you know about your partner before getting married?
David Good got a bad rap when he appeared on The Bachelorette: Season 5 (Jillian Harris’ Season) in 2009. Most infamous for his altercation with former contestant Juan Barbieri and the negative way he used the phrase ‘Man Code’, Good had the opportunity to redeem himself earlier this year on the all-star, spin-off competition Bachelor Pad. Not only did Good surface from the show as the house favorite (and leader), he won the grand prize of $250,000 with partner Natalie Getz. Now, the 29-year-old first-time author is using a portion of his winnings to set the record straight about the true meaning of “Man Code” in his new book, The Man Code: A Woman’s Guide to Cracking the Tough Guy.
Good gave Cupid a view of his softer side, while opening up about his country boy roots in West Alexandria, Ohio, and the importance of bringing back more of what he calls the “John Wayne” types. Of course the interview wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t ask about his relationship status, too. So, here’s what he had to say:
Roberto Martinez and Ali Fedotowsky. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
Engaged Bachelorette couple Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez aren’t sure of their holiday schedule yet, because “scheduling is difficult,” says Fedotowsky. One thing that is for sure, however, is that the blonde Bachelorette wants a yellow beach cruiser and Christian Louboutin shoes “really bad” for Christmas, according to Us Weekly. Unfortunately, there’s one issue with her wish list. Martinez says, “I don’t know what they look like!”
How do you resolve holiday scheduling conflicts with your partner?
Kiptyn Locke and Tenley Molzahn. Photo: Allen Berezovsky / PR Photos
Though reality stars Tenley Molzahn and Kiptyn Locke may have yet to win a reality show, but the couple has succeeded in finding love with each other. Both Molzahn and Locke came in second on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, respectively, and then received the silver medal on Bachelor Pad, a new reality show that gave runners-up from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette a chance to win money and possibly find love. Now that the shows have all ended, the pair is looking forward to letting their relationship develop without the stress of the cameras. “On those shows you go straight into meeting the parents and talking about marriage, and there’s so much pressure,” Molzahn told People. “But with the two of us together it’s just laughter all night long.”Where are some unique places to meet your match?
Ryan and Trista Sutter with son Max. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By Erika Vujnovich
While there’s no question that The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are must-watch television shows, statistics show that out of a 19 seasons, only two couples have stayed together, while waiting to see how the latest relationship between bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez ends up. These are programs designed to produce long-lasting marriages, yet we often wonder whether we can call them reality TV or merely fantasy, designed to whet the appetite of women and men everywhere. Season after season, the program dominates the ratings with an average audience of 10 million viewers taking part in a voyeuristic game of watching desperate singles attempt to find true love.
If you’re looking for “happily ever after” and contemplating the reality show route, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Roberto Martinez and Ali Fedotowsky. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
After finding love on the reality TV hit, The Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez announced that they planned to elope. Though still head over heels for one another, the happy couple has decided not to tie the knot immediately. As Fedotowsky recently told People, “Nothing has changed — we’re still just as happy as we were when we were finished [with the show]; we were so excited. We were like, ‘Oh, we’re going to get married right away.’ But if you’re rushing because you’re in love, why rush? [Just] wait. You’re going to get married anyway. We’re both sort of enjoying life.” The soon-to-be newlyweds have moved to San Diego together and are considering wedding venues on the west coast.Why is it important to take things slow?
Viena Girardi and Ali Fedotowsky. Photos: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos;
Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky recently ran into an unexpected woman from her past: Vienna Girardi, former fellow contestant and fiancée of Jake Pavelka. On season six of The Bachelor, Ali and Vienna went head-to-head in a competition for Jake’s heart. In the end, Vienna snagged Jake, only to have their very public breakup displayed on Ali’s season of The Bachelorette a few months later. The reality stars came face-to-face again at the Kari Feinstein Style Lounge at Montage Beverly Hills, where they kept the conversation short. An onlooker told US Weekly, “Ali made sure to keep her distance while hanging with girlfriends,” but both said ‘hi’ briefly.
Chris Lambton. Photo courtesy of Chris Lambton's Facebook.
Chris Lambton, the most recent runner-up on The Bachelorette, has reportedly turned down ABC’s offer to become the The Bachelor‘s main man, according to E! Online and Entertainment Weekly. Fans of the show may be disappointed, as Lambton was the clear favorite among those being considered for the reality gig.
How do you know when you’re ready for a new relationship?
Roberto Martinez and Ali Fedotowsky. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
Former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky is glad to have fiancé Roberto Martinez by her side. E! Online reports that Fedotowsky “[doesn’t] pay attention to” rumors pertaining to past partying and racy photographs. Swirling rumors have bothered the blonde bachelorette in the past, but with a new attitude (and a new support system), Fedotowsky finds it easy to keep her head held high. Fedotowsky reveals that her new fiancé is extremely supportive and “always says, ‘Who cares, babe? It’s just us. It’s just about us. None of that stuff matters.'” Fedotowsky says she counts herself “lucky to have a man like that to give me balance and keep me focused on what’s important.”How can you help your partner deal with a stressful problem?
Roberto Martinez and Ali Fedotowsky. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky and fiancé Roberto Martinez were officially able to step out as a couple,E! Newsreported Tuesday. The two had to keep their romance under wraps after the show finished filming to keep the ending a secret before the finale aired Monday night on ABC. Cupid sends his congratulations to the happy couple!
Roberto Martinez and Ali Fedotowsky. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
This season’s Bachelorette ended with an unconventional bang! Ali Fedotowsky chose to not have her second last date with Chris Lambdton, and instead, sent him home early on Monday’s finale. It turns out that Roberto Martinez had already won Fedotowsky’s heart, E! Online reported Monday, despite rumors that she hadn’t chosen anyone, as Ryan Seacrest predicted in his podcast earlier that day. Other unexpected surprises of this season included Frank Neuschaefer’s early departure to return to his ex on the July 19 episode. Cupid wishes reality TV’s newest couple luck!
How do you know if the one you love is Mr. or Mrs. Right?
This week on ABC’s The Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky found herself dumped by Frank Neuschaefer, one of the final three bachelors competing for her heart and hand in marriage, reported NJ.com. Prior to the show’s trip to Tahiti, Neuschaefer stopped off in Chicago to visit Nicole, his ex-girlfriend, one last time. The moment he saw her, old feelings rushed back, and he realized he was still in love with her. Neuschaefer told Ali what happened, saying, “The second I saw her, all the old feelings kinda came rushing back. Ali, I’m sorry.”
What do you do if you think you still have feelings for an ex?”
Ali Fedotowsky began her stint on ABC’s The Bachelorette with 20 eligible men vying for her love. Last week, US Weekly reported that she says she’s confident she chose the right man as her future husband during the season finale. Fedotowsky narrowed down her contenders to three in last week’s episode, and her final choice will be revealed during the ABC finale on August 2. Though the lucky guy has not been revealed, Fedotowsky told US that a 2011 wedding is in the works.
How do you know if you’ve chosen the right partner?
(Spoiler alert!) Last week on ABC’s The Bachelorette, a competitive reality dating game show, Ali Fedotowsky, had a one-on-one date with contestant Ty. She found out he ended his previous marriage because his ex-wife worked, and he was looking for a traditional stay-at-home mom. Traditional is something that Ali is certainly not. “I imagine a lot of the women cringed when they heard Ty make the comment about women being presidents of companies,” Fedotowsky told Reality TV Calender last week. “Ha ha. Trust me, I cringed too.” Ty ended up being eliminated last night – Ali was still concerned about his traditional values.
What should you do if you’re dating a man who expects a “traditional” wife, and you are anything but?
