The Bachelor

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The Bachelor is an original one hour prime-time reality television series that gives one man and 25 women the unique opportunity to find true love in a most exciting and adventurous way.''''The Bachelor will get to know the 25 women in a series of fun, exciting and exotic dates that will elicit real and raw emotions. Along the way he must follow a gradual process of elimination, as his initial 25 bachelorettes are narrowed down week by week by presenting them with a single, red rose. In the end, he will ultimately decide on the one woman who captures his heart. However, at any point along the way, should a woman decide that she is no longer interested in The Bachelor, she may reject his invitation to continue dating. If the women decide to stay, some lucky women will meet his family, and he will visit their hometowns for a slice of their life in an effort to determine the woman with whom he is most compatible.''''The Bachelor provides an in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of each participant involved in this unique dating process. At the end of the journey, this gentleman will have had an unforgettable experience, made new friendships and quite possibly found true love. But the big question is: After all of this, if he pops the question, will she accept?moreless
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    The Bachelor: A Man, a Plan, a Lap Dance

    By Lily Sparks, 18 hours ago

    The Bachelor S16E06: "Week 6" After watching Monday's episode of The Bachelor, I felt like my face had been forcibly wiped across the open pages of each and every contestant's diary. I'm still reeling, trying to process the words and… more

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    The Bachelor (Season 16)

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  • clarabell

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    By claraswengosh, Jan 03, 2012 Report Abuse
    don't think lesbians should be on a bachelor episode. worst season so far - all the crying - going skinny dipping when you hardly know someone. don't know if I will continue through the season

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  • Anyone could think they are "in love" in glamorous surroundings! Try ordinary& no kissing rules!

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    By Suz4m, Mar 03, 2011 Report Abuse
    I find it an insult to lasting, healthy love to watch a show based on flying people to exotic, exciting locations,given comfort and catering. As anyone within any healthy relationship will tell you, it's easy to "feel love" (as in romantic excitement)while cruising the world without a worry, without spending your own dime for it. Being free to THINK kissing every other person, every other minute, is ok and moral, and/or good for the beginning of a relationship based on truth, trust and genuine caring, is ludicrous! Imagine if those seekers were not allowed the physical kissing, touching until choosing one to "date", get to know more intimately. Perhaps they would then look at ACTUAL values and REAL behavior which would outlast and outlive that initial physical attraction. Imagine if the "dates" were ordinary, possibly having bad table service, long lines, cheap meals, and even canceled. Do you think the REAL people would show up and discover what to appreciate and what would become a problem? The genuine core people might get to base longer term commitment on actual values matching rather than their excitement level and play appreciation! While sometimes fun to watch people try to be real while televised to millions, it can also be sad to witness inappropriate behavior and jockeying to "win" the "prize". People aren't prizes, aren't property, yet this show tends to lead people into ego posturing and competition. Love cannot grow from a competition, and few people are confident enough to not lead with their ego in such situations.moreless

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  • Week 6 When Ali leaves to go back home for her job Jake is still playing the game....

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    By violaskye, Feb 09, 2010 Report Abuse
    I was beginning to like the show until week 6 when Jake met the four familes of the women he wants to potentially marry. Ali tearfully tells him she will have to leave to go home to her job. Jake cant even tell her she IS the one. That's what she wanted to hear. Instead we hear him telling the camera he loves all of them and he has connected with each and every gal left. Ok, obviously he likes something about each woman but hasnt really found the ONE or he wouldnt be so hesitant. When you find that person you want to spend the rest of your life with YOU know. The dating sites arent much different than what he is doing here. I realise this is a game but seriously these are emotions you are playing with and I think Ali made the right decision. She was smart. Jake, you arent. Sorry. The ones you have to choose that are left... good luck. They may have some nice qualities but this is your future. After the game is over you may think straight.moreless

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  • Disappointment

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    By gramlovesbach, Jul 27, 2009 Report Abuse
    Bachelor/Bachelorette always rates a 10 for me, as it's my favorite show, BUT I think a lot of people should be ashamed of themselves for the Jason ending! How can you do that to someone - poor Melissa! A week ago I saw Jason & Molly on an episode of Bachelorette, and they really don't seem to care at all what they did! Shame, Shame! Fortunately for Melissa, I also heard that she is now engaged! I'm sure it's someone much more deserving of her than Jason! You go girl! In hindsight I think Jason & Molly deserve each other - as they both seem quite naive and a bit "geeky".moreless

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  • I can't believe...

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    By reviewer999, Mar 12, 2009 Report Abuse
    The look on Jason's face when he sent Molly home said something. Maybe this was in his plan all along....well maybe not his plan, but the situation for which he "signed up". Sure made for ratings! All along we were led to believe Melissa was the one who had really captured his heart. He always seemed to favor her. I can't believe that six weeks later he's all of a sudden so "in love" with Molly. Breaking Melissa's heart for ratings?! Jason should truly be ashamed of himself, as should the show's producers. Melissa....you can do Soooo much better than Jason. Best of luck to you with the dancing gig!moreless

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  • Chantel or Emily?
    Who do you think Brad will wind up with?
    By rebachick94, Feb 28, 2011
    03/06/11
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  • Brad as bachelor again
    Brad is now officially the bachelor for 2011, but he has already been the bachelor once, and turned both women down! What do you ...
    By Keguri, Dec 22, 2010
    02/10/11
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  • Jake
    So I'm thinking (and hoping) that Jake is gonna turn out to be a much better Bachelor than Jason was. Jake doesn't seem like the k...
    By alirk, Dec 16, 2009
    03/28/10
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  • A new elimination procedure?
    With not many couples being successful after The Bachelor...the only one's i know are Charlie and Sarah,Jason and Molly, Jake and ...
    By adamloveslauren, Mar 08, 2010
    03/22/10
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  • Women Tell All Episode
    Its going to be a good one! We have the sneak peek, the recap and top 10 videos! www.thebachelorshow.com
    By ErinTaylor1, Feb 22, 2010
    02/23/10
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