The Bachelor Goes to Paris

[ginastorm]

One thing about Moana, and this may be petty, but who picked out her glasses!!!! During the day, she looks breathtaking. i think she is gorgeous. But at night, when she pulls her hair back and puts on those huge glasses....lol...

I hated her glasses too! Very Buddy Holly-esque.

[thedoorchick]

I am not really a Bachelor-watcher, but I did catch a bit of it the other night because we were too lazy to change the channel.

My husband pointed out that the fact that Moana isn't liked by the other girls is a very real problem. Who wants a wife who hasn't any friends of her own, and who can't get along with other women? Who wants his wife to come home crying every night because no one likes her?

He also thought she seemed very fake.

[udsweetpea]

But I don't think the group of women in the house is comparable to the type of friends she has back home. She might have a very large group of friends, and I would imagine none of them are like the Sarahs or Susan.

And she's not liked by the other girls because she steals time with him. She's doing what any other girl I know would do in order to "win" a man when she competing with 12 other women.

[irish74]

I don't think we can assume that Moana doesn't have female friends at home. I think it is one of two things or likely both, first the other girls that are there aren't the type of girls that she would be friends with at home, she is a different type of girl than the rest of the group IMO, and secondly she doesn't want to make friends with girls that are dating the guy she likes, makes sense to me.

[BerBer]

Anyone watching the show tonight!!!!! This is crazy!:p I'll be back later to post so I don't spoil anything for ya'll.

[Koala_Gurl]

Anyone watching the show tonight!!!!! This is crazy!:p I'll be back later to post so I don't spoil anything for ya'll.

Spoil away, just put it in white! I am going to fall asleep soon, and I WANT a spoiler! :)

[savannahgrl]

I'm watching. Wow, my opinions have changed about a few of the girls. I'll come back and post after everyone has seen it.

[udsweetpea]

I'm glad he got rid of the one he did!

[kimbyj]

I'm glad he got rid of the one he did!

Ditto for this! Although I still think there is only one clear choice out of the 3 left. Two of them are nuts IMHO!

[kadee_29]

Although I still think there is only one clear choice out of the 3 left. Two of them are nuts IMHO! ITA!!!

I just hope we are talking about the same person. ;)

[udsweetpea]

I'm hoping he chooses Sarah from TN in the end. Is that who you all are thinking of too? :)

[littlecindy]

did you all hear the rumor that sarah from tennessee & travis were seen working out together at the gym recently?

[savannahgrl]

*Spoiler alert. Don't read if you have not seen it yet*




sweetpea- yes, that is what I'm thinking. I really liked her and loved seeing her in her own element. She seems like a genuinely sweet girl with the same interests as Travis. He seemed totally in awe of her when she was with the kids.

As far as Susan goes-totally acting this out to get to L.A. The poor girl really can't act! It's sad when your family outs you as being fake. I just hope he does not get sidetracked by her beauty.

Moana- I'm not sure what to think, but just don't care for her too much.

[BerBer]

I was super mad that everyone got down on Moana and Susan is clearly in this for all the wrong reasons! Man, watching her was like watching soap opera... even with her parents she seemed scripted. I think it was so weird how both of her parents were calling her out on national TV. I mean they must really not have a very high opinion of their daughter.....

I am super interested to see the reunion show and see how she tries to talk her way out of her actions.

I think he should be with Sarah from TN too... she seems the most grown up out of all the women left.

Moana really threw me for a loop with her confessional video... what was with all that crying?!???

[SMgal]

Ditto for this! Although I still think there is only one clear choice out of the 3 left. Two of them are nuts IMHO!

I'm with YOU! Susan can't act out of a bag. She was SO fake and horrible tonight, I wanted to scream at Travis for choosing her. Her family doesn't even trust her!

Poor Moana has lost it. She is not well. I think he chose her because he wants to sleep with her. DH says that men always want to sleep with the crazy ones.

I like Sarah from Nashville and hope she wins. Then again, I liked Sara from Winnipeg and thought they had such a sweet "in love" moment on her bed tonight. I was SHOCKED that she got sent home tonight. My DH actually thought they seemed to have the stongest connection and she was the best choice for him...

[Natasha]

Poor Moana has lost it. She is not well. I think he chose her because he wants to sleep with her. DH says that men always want to sleep with the crazy ones.


This had me rolling. I really think Sarah is the only choice. I really like her, too. Which is too bad, cause I really liked Susan up until tonight... Moana is a FREAK! Why is he keeping her?!

[JenniferEC]

Susan was more worried about who was watching them in the Duke Gardens than what Travis was saying to her. Did anyone else notice how she'd look around to see if anybody else was watching? It was pretty weird. She rarely looks Travis in the eye when talking to him, too. She is so obviously fake.

Sara from Canada deserved to go just for the evil look on her face at the rose ceremony.

[juliemag]

Jumping in late to this thread, but I just had to comment on last night's episode. :)

What the heck is wrong with Moana? That contrived boo-hoo segment was so fake. I was checking... no tears! I think her issue is that she is EXTREMELY needy. It's not Travis she is crazy about, it's the attention.

I am really hoping Travis picks Sarah from TN. I've liked her from the beginning. I think her qualities fit really well with Travis'. And did you note that during her video, Travis smiled? He didn't smile for any of the other girls... just sayin'!

As for Susan. I agree with the other posters who mentioned her not being able to act. Plus, who *actually* uses phrases like "when I'm with you, the world seems to melt away"?!!! Cheesiest. Phrase. Ever. :p

I'm bummed he sent home Sarah Canada before Susan. At least Sarah Canada seemed like a genuine person. Ah well... (not like it matters b/c he's going to pick Sarah from TN anyway! :p )

[tinkerbelljenny]

What the heck is wrong with Moana? That contrived boo-hoo segment was so fake.
That was really bizarre.
I think the fact that Sarah was still living at home freaked him out.

[akacharlotte]

[QUOTE=BerBer] Man, watching her was like watching soap opera...QUOTE]

I haven't read all the responses so I am hoping I don't repeat anything. This comment made me laugh because last night I told my SO that Susan would be a great soap opera actress.

So glad to see Sarah from Canada go. My SO watched the show for the first time last night and he didn't like her at all.

His comment about Susan was, "She's a bullsh!itt!in kitten." LOL

He said he would not have picked Moana after the way her family acted towards him. Moana takes after her dad.

He's rooting for Sarah from TN as I am. I am so glad he picked her to stay. I was literally jumping up and down on the couch clapping my hands. I think I recognized her apartment building and SO thinks he's passed by the house Travis lived in.

All of Susan's comments last night seemed shady. I hope Travis sees through her charade. Does he know she wants to be an actress? I almost felt bad for her after her parents revealed to Travis elements of her personal life. Almost. I wanted to shout at the TV listen to the parents. I've learned my lesson there...my mother is always right! :)

Sarah and Travis were spotted at the gym about a week or so after the show started. They were talking about it on the radio here. There have also been other sightings of the pair around town. :D

[udsweetpea]

correct me if I'm wrong... are there mountains in TN?

[akacharlotte]

Susan was more worried about who was watching them in the Duke Gardens than what Travis was saying to her. Did anyone else notice how she'd look around to see if anybody else was watching? It was pretty weird. She rarely looks Travis in the eye when talking to him, too. She is so obviously fake.


Yes! It appeared she was looking for the camera. It was driving me nuts. Also, can she stop saying RIDICULOUS. It's ridiculous how much I like you blah, blah, blah. It's ridiculous, ridiculous, ridiculous!

[akacharlotte]

correct me if I'm wrong... are there mountains in TN?
Yes, we have the Smoky Mountains but they are definitely not the Rockies.

[udsweetpea]

Yes, we have the Smoky Mountains but they are definitely not the Rockies.

Ahh... okay. Well, there's a compromise he can make if Sarah wanted to stay in TN.

[kadee_29]

I didn't get emails that people were posting. :mad:

I am really hoping that he picks Sarah at the end. Moana is scary and Susan is fake. I can't believe her parents completely busted her out like that. Did anyone else notice that the only parents who really talked to the camera were Sarah from Nashville. Unless I missed something I didn't see any other parents talk to the camera the way hers did.

[akacharlotte]

I 'think' Susan's mother spoke to the camera and her father or maybe it was just voiceovers. I can't recall now.

[MrsD108]

I liked both of the Sarahs, I was hoping he would pick Sarah from Canada but I am glad that he has been seen with the other Sarah. I can not believe how Susan's parents were on TV, I would of been so embarrased.

[ginastorm]

I'm glad that Travis and TN Sarah finally kissed! It's about time! Is it just me or does Travis look like he's a bad kisser? I don't like to watch other people kiss, but he doesn't look like he does much when he kisses the girls.

[jessied1025]

First off I didin't know that last night show was going to be 2 hours long. I thought it started at 9pm centeral time and when I got home a little after 9 I only caught Susan's hometown date. I was bummed.

However, from reading the abc episode guide and this thread, it sounds like the only date that went really well was Sarah from TN. I really like her and think her and Travis make a good match.

Susan was acting the entire time...it was driving me nuts. I just hope Travis can see through it. Also, did you know that she was engaged before or was the first he knew about it?

Moana's video tape message was freaky. DH was shocked when he gave her a rose after that message.

I can't wait to next weeks show! :)

[KGif]

My take:

Sarah B - Nice girl but just at a different point in her life then Travis is.

Susan - She seems to me like she is acting (poorly) 100% of the time. From the "I like how you do that" after the kiss (made me cringe) to the "I am totally falling in love with you" from the preview for next week. Even her mom isn't buying her line of bullsh*t!
Seriously I can't even see this girl on a soap opera. Well, possibly "Passions".

Moana - She just stikes me as a bit unstable. I fear seeing her reaction when he finally cuts her - and he will cut her!

Sarah S - LOVE her. She is pretty, smart, great with kids. She gets my vote and I'm pretty sure she'll get his in the end as well.

[MaineBelle]

Moana's family was just terrible, taking this holier than thou attitude, and treating Travis like that. Sure, give him a certain amount of questioning, but he still is a guest in your home. I was surprised Moana didn't jump in to rescue Travis. The whole thing was uncomfortable to watch.

That Susan gets on my nerves. It sounded as if her break up from her fiance was very recent and that it wasn't her choice. She was so fake in the park and kept looking at the camera.

Sarah TN seems like the best match, but I still didn't see much spark there.

[RobynScott]

I really like Sarah, but I think it's going to turn out to be more friendship than anything else. Look how long it took for them to kiss? Unless the editing is ABC playing with us to make us believe that.

As for people spotting them working out together - well, Sarah said in the segment they already worked out at the same gym, so that doesn't necessarily mean much.

When they got down to the last two - I was so annoyed - if he had picked Sarah (Canada) instead of Sarah (TN) - I think I would have stopped watching.

My prediction - he picks Susan, it lasts two weeks - and she does not make it to Hollywood. :)

[akacharlotte]

I really like Sarah, but I think it's going to turn out to be more friendship than anything else. Look how long it took for them to kiss? Unless the editing is ABC playing with us to make us believe that.

As for people spotting them working out together - well, Sarah said in the segment they already worked out at the same gym, so that doesn't necessarily mean much.

Sarah mentioned to her mother and aunt last night that they had not kissed.

Sarah and Travis have been seen together at locales other than the gym according to the local radio station I listen to on the way home from work. It is possible they are just friends and he picks Moana or Susan. We'll know for sure in 3 weeks.

My SO was of the opinion that he picks Susan but it doesn't work and he hooks up with Sarah after dumping Susan. :rolleyes:

[mia_e_kc]

OMG---I can't stand Susan! I actually liked her before this show. I thought she was beautiful, smart, etc. but after seeing her with her family and with Travis she makes me sick :mad:! I can't believe she was cut from the same cloth as her mother. She was hostile with her. And that sceen in the park---I wanted to throw up! I thought I was watching a soap opera! I hope Travis can see through that. My money is on Sarah.

[mia_e_kc]

I agree with akacharlotte ---it could just be editing!

[maplekitty]

I was really annoyed by the fact that Travis seems to be looking for someone who will follow him around like a puppy. The whole moving away from Austin thing bugged me, because he was playing it up like he really doesn't give a sh*t what the woman wants, or if she's established where she is, or if she has family somewhere. It's like "I'm moving to the mountains and if you want to come great, and if not, than asta la vista!" *rolls eyes*

[SMgal]

Susan was more worried about who was watching them in the Duke Gardens than what Travis was saying to her. Did anyone else notice how she'd look around to see if anybody else was watching? It was pretty weird.

I noticed that too. She doesn't even seem to like Travis. The whole thing is weird and the fact that he hasn't picked up on it is even weirder! He may be cute and all, but his judegement is terrible! The only likable girl left is Sarah from Nashville. Typical guy- My feeling is that he is physically attracted to Susan and Moana and has been waiting for the overnight with these women. I pray that he ends up choosing Sarah, who is the only normal girl left!

[maplekitty]

Notice whenever he says he little blurbs about the girls, he always says thing about the otehr girls persoanlities, but all he ahs to say about Susan is that she's "beautiful" - Common Trav! We see right through that!


And I have to agree with the PP who said it sure doesn't say much about Susan that her own parents out her and then completely hang her out to dry on national television!

[Rosebud]

Quote:
Originally Posted by akacharlotte
Yes, we have the Smoky Mountains but they are definitely not the Rockies.


Ahh... okay. Well, there's a compromise he can make if Sarah wanted to stay in TN.
Travis has already moved to Colorado. He's living there now.


Last night's episode was crazy. Moana's family is AWFUL... no wonder she's so screwed up. Seriously, any family would have reservations about their daughter being in that position, but can't they at least be civil? What a bunch of jerks.

Here's my thoughts on the final 3:

Moana- Nut case. Drama queen. Her driveway doesn't go all the way to the street. She's crackers. There's no way he'll end up with her. However, I do think she could be in the final 2, just for the drama.

Susan- I actually think Susan isn't that bad. She's certainly a smart girl. But at this point she's clearly exaggerating, if not faking, her feelings for Travis. If you look at him in the previews for next week, he's totally seeing through it. I think Susan goes home next week, leaving Moana and Sarah as the final 2.

Sarah- She's a very nice girl, but I don't see one bit of passion between her and Travis. They're very friendly, but there's no sparks. That said, she's the only reasonable choice left for him. I bet he's wishing he hadn't cut Jehan right about now! My money says he picks Sarah, but the relationship doesn't continue after he moves to Colorado. ABC should definitely consider Sarah as the next Bachelorette. Everyone loves her!

I do have to say that this is the first bachelor EVER that I haven't found totally slimy and replusive (except maybe Andrew, but Travis is still a big cut above Andrew). Travis still strikes me as a nice guy. He hasn't had his hands all over every girl, he's smart and seems to be genuinely interested in getting to know these women. So, regardless of whether or not he ends up with any of them, kudos to ABC for picking a decent guy this time around. :)

[TazLuv]

How do you know Travis is already in CO? Most residencies run like the school year, they don't finish mid-year. Everything I've read says he's still making up what he missed by being on the show.

[skyblu]

Watching last night I was thinking:

Moana: WTF??? Take your meds, girl. Talk about mood swings! But, Travis seems captivated by her "mystery."

Susan: I don't believe ANYTHING she says. She is, IMO, really beautiful. But seems like a cold fish. Again, Travis seems enthralled by her beauty and mentions not much else. Oh, and "she's smart." How does he know?

Sarah (Canada): Thank goodness she's gone. She's pouty and annoying and clingy and insecure. She was a total beeyatch to Moana at the rose ceremony!

Sarah (TN): Sweet, adorable, seems like the perfect match for down-to-earth Travis. But, I see no spark AT ALL.

I'm pretty sure whoever gets the final rose will NOT be Mrs. Stork.

[akacharlotte]

They interviewed his roommate last night on the local news here in Nashville and he said he watches The Bachelor every night with Travis. The roommate is a doctor here at Vandy.:)

''It's tormenting us!'' said roomie Geoff Hayden, who is — you guessed it — also an ER doc at Vandy.

Geoff, who has known Travis since both were in medical school at the University of Virginia, gathers their buddies Monday nights to watch the shows with Travis.

And no matter how much they all talk about what's happening on the show, Travis stays tight-lipped.



http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060205/COLUMNIST0501/602050318/1005

[Rosebud]

How do you know Travis is already in CO? Most residencies run like the school year, they don't finish mid-year. Everything I've read says he's still making up what he missed by being on the show.

I'll have to dig around to find the source on this. It was discussed way back in this thread and on a bunch of other reality TV boards. Travis has evidently accepted a position at a Colorado hospital, although I may be incorrect about him having moved there already. I'll try to go back and find that source. He's definitely not staying in TN, though.

[Rosebud]

From Moana's MySpace blog:

Tuesday, February 07, 2006
I have not spoken about the “show” at any time, however after last night’s episode I HAVE to say something. It is continually surprising me how distorted and misrepresented my life has been over the past month. It took so much to fight against the grain of the controlled environment to maintain individual and concise thinking. However, I cannot and will not tolerate the gross misrepresentation of my family. My parents are extremely grounded, sincere and objective people. They are very influential and respected. To that point, I am absolutely shocked that an entire day can be reduced to five minutes of poorly chopped and edited scrutiny. I can handle that they were concerned and skeptical, however the rude and uninviting way that they were representing is a complete farce. The opinions of viewers have shifted so drastically in the past weeks from one side to the other due to manipulative editing, and it is obvious that the “greater good” of the powers that be is simply entertainment, not representing any realistic form of truth….


And evidently this is the website of Susan's former fiance:
Nick's website (http://www.dynastyresidential.com/)

Interesting that he's wearing a wedding ring, though. Who knows if this is true. It's floating around the ABC and FORT message boards.

[TazLuv]

Its very probable that Travis already has a job lined up for after residency, I wouldn't doubt that a bit.

[TazLuv]

Moana acts like she's surprised about the editing, has she not watched "reality" television before? Unless its live the producers will do whatever they want with the editing, its all about "selling" the story! :)

[sarahh]

I wonder if the snippet from Moana's blog means that she was not chosen in the end. Do you think she would have posted that if she was ultimately chosen? Or are they doing the thing where he dates the two last women left for a few months in the real world and then decides. Either way, I wonder if her blog could be considered evidence that she does not make it past the final three?

[ginastorm]

Moana can blame editing all she wants, but her family simply was not welcoming to Travis. They asked very personal questions right off the bat to Travis when they barely knew him. Yes, they needed to get to know him, but it seemed more like an interogation. After reading that I definitely think that it's Susan and Sarah for the final 2. Finally, is it just me or did Susan's hair seem kind of greasy last night during the Rose Ceremony?

[maplekitty]

whatever, no amount of editing can sqew the fact that Moanna's father kept rolling his eyes, and doing the one eyebrow lift like a smug as&hole! I would be horrified if my parents acted like that, first of all to a *guest*, but also to someone that I had feelings for. There's a difference between being protective and being controlling. If the parents are making such accusation on the Bachelor for his intentions, why don't they look at their own daughter who also went on this show fulling knwoing what it entailed.

[melones]

If Moana felt her family was so warm and welcoming why was she saying things like "could you be any harder Dad?" or "my family diced Travis up and served him on my bar be que" It was completely obvious she felt her family was less than open and inviting. Nice try on the backpedalling Moana.

[Koala_Gurl]

So, I don't get why Moana's family (or at least her mom) was all about the "sanctity of marriage." Hello divorced!

(Not saying you can't be divorced and still want to hold up the sanctity of marriage, but they (she) was so into making a big deal of it.)

[kugrrly]

I really have not watched this season, but I know that one the remaining girls is from Overland Park, Kansas which is five minutes from me! :)

[maplekitty]

So, I don't get why Moana's family (or at least her mom) was all about the "sanctity of marriage." Hello divorced!

(Not saying you can't be divorced and still want to hold up the sanctity of marriage, but they (she) was so into making a big deal of it.)

Actually, i think that was the step-mom - which is even more hypocritical.....shes the one married to a guy who's divorced!

[Koala_Gurl]

Actually, i think that was the step-mom - which is even more hypocritical.....shes the one married to a guy who's divorced!

I couldn't tell between the two. :)

[akacharlotte]

I'll have to dig around to find the source on this. It was discussed way back in this thread and on a bunch of other reality TV boards. Travis has evidently accepted a position at a Colorado hospital, although I may be incorrect about him having moved there already. I'll try to go back and find that source. He's definitely not staying in TN, though.

Yes, this was definitely discussed that he interviewed/accepted/applied for a position in Colorado.

My SO and I drove out to Green Hills Mall last night and I "think" we passed by the apartment complex where Sarah lives. It's hard to say. Too bad we don't have TIVO. I could go back and look. :D

At dinner last night SO's family and I were discussing the show. His dad even watched the show. Of course, we all are rooting for Sarah. :)

[asksmd94]

I really liked her from the start but after Monday's episode, I'm beginning to rethink that whole 'root-for-Moana' idea. It really wasn't her family that did it for me but that freakin' video message. To me, it seemed fake and contrived (sp) like she was trying to make up for the mess her family caused. I wish I could read minds because Travis was not clueing me in very well as to what he was thinking. They must have really coached him as to how not to show too much facial expression. I really wanted her to be the final rose holder but now I could care less who gets it because none of them really seem to fit to me.

[udsweetpea]

I found Moana's MySpace, and she doesn't mention anything about the editing.

[Rosebud]

The person who originally posted it on the FORT boards said that it was taken down later in the day. But multiple people went there, saw it and quoted it before it was removed... so I'm sure it's authentic.

ABC probably asked her to remove it, as her contract stipulates that she's not allowed to talk about the show.

[Rosebud]

Article about Sarah B. from the Winnepeg Sun:

Bachelor homegirl Sarah is like, so over Dr. McDreamy
Wed, February 8, 2006

END OF THE BACHELOR PARTY: Sarah Blondin is back at home after her Parisian adventure.

Most Candid Bachelorette Ever! Winnipeg beauty Sarah Blondin finally got to speak her mind yesterday about The Bachelor: Paris after the cone of silence was partially lifted in the wake of her departure from the show on ABC and City TV Monday.

And guess what? She’s so over it. And she’s totally over Best Bachelor Ever Travis Stork.

“I don’t even think about him. It’s kinda like, it happened so long ago, and everyone’s just seeing it now — but for me it’s kinda like old news you know?”

Blondin, 23, is a good sport considering she’s been in the media spotlight since The Sun first revealed her identity back in December. She laughs frequently as she chats about Stork, bad egg Dr. Allie G., the show’s selective editing and ABC’s habit of bleeping her sometimes-salty commentary — especially during her tearful farewell Monday.

“They tend to bleep me a lot, don’t they? I don’t know why I got bleeped last night, I don’t know how that happened. I think it’s more dramatic or something.”

Blondin has watched every episode with her mom Julie or close friends, and it’s not always fun, although she laughed out loud at her first appearance, when she pronounced Stork’s borrowed chateau as “not too bad, eh?” Until then, she didn’t realize she’d slipped into hoserspeak — not that there’s anything wrong with that. Like many viewers, she was annoyed at ABC’s habit of referring to all the women as “American beauties.”

Since the infamous Allie G. was swiftly jettisoned from the pack, Blondin says she didn’t get to know her but did experience Allie G’s wrath at the first rose ceremony.

“She was standing beside me, and I had my rose in my hand and I was commenting on how hot it was because there were so many lamps and lights and whatever in there and I was saying I was hot or my feet hurt, and she was just like ‘Shut the f— up. You got the first rose, shut the f— up.’ Truly, truly bitter.”

As for the final three contestants, Blondin says Nashville Sarah is sweet but doesn’t have romantic chemistry with Stork. She figures Stork is “really crazy” about Moana, even though the bachelorettes found her appalling — “She’s not a horrible person but she just did a lot of things that made us completely confused about her character” — and perennial frontrunner Susan is “over-dramatic.” Blondin was surprised when Susan virtually admitted on Monday she was on the show to further her acting career. And she denies publicity had anything to do with her own participation.

“I guess acting has been one of my passions, but it’s not something I’m really trying to pursue,” she says, adding that when she was offered a role in locally lensed teen horror flick Tamara she signed on as an adventure.

Ditto for The Bachelor: Paris. Blondin applied via the show’s website last summer and was surprised when she was chosen. She has no regrets — “It makes you stronger as an individual to have to go through something like that, it gives you more balls” — but says she wouldn’t do it again.

And she cautions viewers that they’re not seeing the big picture. For example, her hometown scenes were edited to play up the insecure, jealous bachelorette storyline. And viewers don’t see how the women are encouraged to lap up cocktails — makes for more drama — or how their emotions are manipulated. Isolated from friends, family and other men, they’re encouraged to make the bachelor the focus of their existence.

“It was a little much. But you kinda get wrapped up into it, that’s why you see so many women getting so emotional … you somehow get manipulated into believing that it’s real, or brainwashed in a sense you could say.”

Blondin is contractually obliged to keep mum about the amount of time she spent in Paris and whether she was financially compensated, although she says she is out of pocket for wardrobe — “You’ve gotta buy all those dresses, and I do not wear dresses,” she laughs.

She also can’t discuss whether she has a new boyfriend, but can say how, in hindsight, ER doc Stork is more Dr. McBland than Dr. McDreamy — well, OK, we say he’s bland, but Blondin doesn’t disagree.

“It got to the point where I kinda just wished he became more real in a sense.”

She also wishes the local media had been more supportive — hey, we find the mating show reprehensible, not the contestants — and, by the way, online message boards that claim she’s a high school dropout are wrong. She graduated from Kelvin in 2001 and will return to U of W next fall, possibly with an eye toward a career in PR.

She’s getting hands-on experience now but after today, Blondin just hopes her 15 minutes are up. “Hopefully, I won’t be in the paper every week

[Rosebud]

And one about Sarah S. from The Tennessean:

Sarah's kids didn't know what show they were going to be on

Sarah, the former Green Hills kindergarten teacher, made the final three on ABC's The Bachelor: Paris.

Those little darlings on Monday's show who surprised her and The Bachelor, Vandy ER doc Travis Stork, during their hometown date were, in fact, from Sarah's kindergarten class last school year. Sarah quit a month into this school year at Julia Green Elementary School when she couldn't get a leave of absence to do the show's taping in Paris.

What's funny about this is that neither the kids nor their parents knew they were going to be on The Bachelor. Parents just got a call from ABC asking if they'd bring their kids to Percy Warner Park to tape a segment for a show involving Sarah, and that's all the details they got.

The parents got no pay, and they had to sign contracts swearing them to secrecy. The contract threatened parents with multimillion-dollar lawsuits if they spilled the beans.

Doesn't sound like a good deal to me. Why do it?

"The kids got to see Ms. Stone, and that was a big deal," said advertising sales exec Maggie Bond, mom to 6-year-old MiMi, the adorable one who said Miss Stone smells like peaches.

"They weren't using anybody at all. The kids were thrilled to see Sarah, and she was thrilled to see them," Maggie said.

She dismisses those who question Sarah's dedication to kids.

"She loves teaching. She had to quit her job to take this once-in-a-lifetime chance. She has portrayed herself in such a classy manner that Julia Green should be proud she was a teacher there. She's not coming across as some sort of psycho, like some of those girls." •

[ginastorm]

She's not coming across as some sort of psycho, like some of those girls.

I love that!

Those articles were very interesting. I'm glad to hear that Sarah did indeed graduate from high school.

[akacharlotte]

“She was standing beside me, and I had my rose in my hand and I was commenting on how hot it was because there were so many lamps and lights and whatever in there and I was saying I was hot or my feet hurt, and she was just like ‘Shut the f— up. You got the first rose, shut the f— up.’ Truly, truly bitter.”

:eek: Not surprised by this.

And she cautions viewers that they’re not seeing the big picture. For example, her hometown scenes were edited to play up the insecure, jealous bachelorette storyline. And viewers don’t see how the women are encouraged to lap up cocktails — makes for more drama — or how their emotions are manipulated. Isolated from friends, family and other men, they’re encouraged to make the bachelor the focus of their existence.


The reason I would never subject myself to become a contestant on reality TV.

Even though we know they edit we will still buy into the characters the producers develop.

[ginastorm]

How many seasons of The Bachelor & Bachlorette have there been???? Sarah from Canada, we already know that the producers encourage the girls to drink. And that you are cut off of contact from the outside world. I've seen the E! True Hollywood Story about The Bachelor! You should have too since you knew you were going on the show!

[udsweetpea]

I had to share... I'm now Moana's friend on MySpace.. LOL!

[Myra]

I found Moana's MySpace, and she doesn't mention anything about the editing.

What's her screen name?

[udsweetpea]

What's her screen name?

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=1983447

[udsweetpea]

Everyone ready for tonight? Is it a 2-hour special tonight?

[kmmommy]

It is a 2-hour show tonight! Overnight dates! Woo-hoo!

[maplekitty]

OOOOH So excited!! I dont think anyone will say no to the overnight date....*perhaps* Sarah because of her kindergarten teacher rep, but we'll see!!!
:D

[TazLuv]

Okay I missed Moana's date - someone fill me in! :eek:

[maplekitty]

Oh gawd I'm glad he got rid of Susan, she was sssoooo Fake! Every single answer to his questions were so transparent, I'm glad he saw that! I was almost convinced that he was going to pick her by the end of their date.

However, what totally made me laugh was the "gulp" he did when she said she was falling in love with him!!! LOL, I guess the mic was a little too close to his neck. He looked like he was going to be sick.



I like how they showed the past Bachelors and some memorable people and dates. I laughed all over again at Trish crashing the date!

[SMgal]

They showed a calm side to Moana tonight... They rode through Venice in the gondolas and she spoke Italian. I think she was trying to make up for last week, because she was on great behavior and actually appeared smarter than Travis!

[JenniferEC]

Was Susan on this to win Travis or a role on a soap opera? Her drama at the end of the show in the limo was too much! And I was getting tired of her looking around when Travis was talking to her. She rarely looks him in the eye and instead is on the lookout to see if there's a casting agent standing nearby.

[udsweetpea]

I loved Susan's comment to Travis saying he doesn't want someone to agree with him all the time... "yeah, I agree, couples should disagree." She's so dumb!

[MaineBelle]

Good riddance to Susan. Although, I do have to say, I think she would make a good soap opera star. I thought both Moana and Sarah did well last night. I think Sarah did well in explaining why she would be a better mate than the other girls. I was afraid she was going to start trashing them like so many of the elimanted girls did. And I was impressed with Moana's Italian.

My DH started watching this show with me, and he thought that when Travis said their relationship was too "formal", that was Travis' nice way of saying it was too staged. Like, whether she was doing it on purpose or not, it was all an act for her.

I mean we know that Susan just got out of an engagement, and now she already is telling Travis she is falling in love with him? Red Flag!!

[akacharlotte]

Can't wait for the Women Tell All episode. I think more of the women will gang up on Susan than Moana but we'll see. I'm sure she will remain eloquent while being trashed.

My bet is still on Sarah to win.

Moana really impressed me with her Italian. She showed a softer side last night and I was glad she did not break down and cry again. She suddenly seems at peace.

Was Susan on this to win Travis or a role on a soap opera? Her drama at the end of the show in the limo was too much!

Oh yeah! And maybe it was just me but during the hot tub scene with Susan whatever lighting the show was using reminded me of a soap opera.

[katmg]

Oh yeah! And maybe it was just me but during the hot tub scene with Susan whatever lighting the show was using reminded me of a soap opera.

That's exactly what I thought also!

I liked Susan's comment that she was trying to remain "professional" - um, falling in love isn't a job. :rolleyes:

[akacharlotte]

I liked Susan's comment that she was trying to remain "professional" - um, falling in love isn't a job. :rolleyes:

I forgot about that. Yeah, professional and love don't really go together. Who thinks about professionalism when falling in love? :rolleyes:

[charliezangel]

Did anyone catch the little scene with Travis and Sarah in the carriage and they were talking about kissing in public. He says something along the lines of "I'm very private, i don't think it's anyone's business. Kissing is very personal"...Uh, dude, you've been swapping spit with 4 different women in front of MILLIONS of people. I wouldn't exactly call that private.

[TazLuv]

I didn't see Moana's date but did they use the private suite and make out? Or was Susan the only one he did that with?

[ginastorm]

While I enjoyed the episode, it didn't need to be 2 hours! It was great to hear about past Bachlor/Bachlorette couples, that part seemed to kind of drag! I'm glad to hear that Charley and Sarah are still together!

Travis used the fantasy suite with all his dates. It seemed to me that him and Moana were really hot for one another. I think they did more than just "talk" to one another. As much as I want to, I just don't see that spark between Sarah and Travis. Once again, they look more like friends.

[akacharlotte]

I didn't see Moana's date but did they use the private suite and make out? Or was Susan the only one he did that with?

All 3 opted to spend the night in the fantasy suite.

[maggieb]

I am so glad Susan is gone. What a fake.

I really like Sarah, but I just don't think they have any spark between the two of them. I fast-forwarded through their kissing scenes b/c I was just too uncomfortable for them.

I really like Moana and Travis together. I hope he picks her.

[SMgal]

I have to admit that Travis is starting to bug me now... He seems so dull and always trying to be SO expressive! He seems to tell them all the same thing! Sarah is sweet and "normal," but she is boring. They seem perfect together! They seem to have these like minds when they are in conversation about relationships, kissing in public and when they decided to have a more "casual" overnight date.

I could be wrong, but I think they'll end up together. When they meet his parents, I think Sarah will be the favorite because they are from the same city, they've had similar backgrounds and they have both been brought up with "Southern hospitality."

If he chooses, Moana, I don't think the relationship will last long because they are too different.

[Sazoo]

I'm sorta rooting for Sarah over Moana...but I am getting a little tired of hearing her say "You're PERFECT for me!" :rolleyes: I really hope they're editing out some of the chemistry between them, because from what we're seeing, it's just NOT there. :confused:

[kmmommy]

Was Susan on this to win Travis or a role on a soap opera? Her drama at the end of the show in the limo was too much! And I was getting tired of her looking around when Travis was talking to her. She rarely looks him in the eye and instead is on the lookout to see if there's a casting agent standing nearby.

My thoughts exactly! Especially when she said, "Oh God" and buried her face in her hands. I laughed out loud when she did that. It was terrible.

[Rosebud]

It seemed to me that him and Moana were really hot for one another. I think they did more than just "talk" to one another. As much as I want to, I just don't see that spark between Sarah and Travis. Once again, they look more like friends.


Yeah, he has way more chemistry with Moana. But I think Sarah is going to win and the show is deliberately being edited to confuse us.

The thing about Moana that I hate is how she won't shut up about how Travis has made her a better person and allowed her to self-actualize and opened her up to new things. WHATEVER, you've known him for like 5 minutes, stop selling this relationship so much.

For all of Sarah's "he's perfect for me" nonsense, at least every time she's with Travis she isn't blathering on about how he has changed her life.

[skyblu]

Especially when she said, "Oh God" and buried her face in her hands. I laughed out loud when she did that. It was terrible.

Me too! It was so overdxramatic and fake, I could see her doing it on a bad soap:

"Oh, GOD, Johnny was eaten by a shark but he's not really dead and he has now resurfaced and had Bobby's brain implanted in his head to regain his power and finish his plot to take over the world!!!"

[BerBer]

Hey all... I was a little ready to puke when Moana was all... I know what we have is real and what you do with them is what you do with them... or whatever it was she said. UMMM basically she was telling him that she didn't care at all if he went and shacked up with the other girls and that just is b/s!!! nobody would really be all good with it but she kept saying it over and over again. Reminded me of the girl from high school who would say anything to a guy to keep him around..."see how cool I am, you can do whatever you want and I'll still be here" now I know that it would have been stupid of her to be ticked about it all but, she went a little overboard trying to be the "cool girl"...

make sence to anyone else?

[cowgirl]

I missed the past couples part can someone recap that please?

I think they are doing the normal editing and that Sarah will win.

[kmmommy]

Me too! It was so overdxramatic and fake, I could see her doing it on a bad soap:

"Oh, GOD, Johnny was eaten by a shark but he's not really dead and he has now resurfaced and had Bobby's brain implanted in his head to regain his power and finish his plot to take over the world!!!"


LOL! :D

[flygirl]

I think he's totally hot for Moana and would love to follow through on that, but he knows Sarah is the "perfect girl for him." It all depends on which head he lets lead. If he's smart he'll realize that sexual chemistry does not a relationship make. He knows his lifestyle and what would fit, and that's Sarah.

That said, I would put money down that he doesn't propose. He's going to choose her, but wait to see if the chemistry develops. If it doesn't by the time he leaves Nashville, he'll call up Moana ;).

[Myra]

The Sports Guy was talking Bachelor this week:
1. It kills me when the other girls turn on one of their own because "she's in it for the wrong reasons." Wait, what are the right reasons? You're on a freaking reality TV show looking for a husband!!!!!!!!! You're making out with someone while cameras are rolling! You're falling in love with someone after spending like 45 minutes with him! The hypocrisy is fantastic.

More here: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/blog/index?name=simmons

[TazLuv]

I see Sarah moving to CO before I see Moana moving there. I agree that I don't think he'll propose, I think he might buy the ring and do the whole "right hand" thing like a few of the guys have done. When I saw the kids in the preview for the finale I thought Sarah has it wrapped up but we'll see. The editing is so aggravating! :)

[ginastorm]

Yep, I don't think that Travis will propose either. I agree with TazLuv that he'll do the right hand ring thing. After all, the producers have to get the ring and the designer's name in the show for product placement! I always love the rings the guys choose. So sparkly! I've always wondered if they got the ring for free or if they had to pay for it.

[Myra]

Yep, I don't think that Travis will propose either. I agree with TazLuv that he'll do the right hand ring thing. After all, the producers have to get the ring and the designer's name in the show for product placement! I always love the rings the guys choose. So sparkly! I've always wondered if they got the ring for free or if they had to pay for it.
They get it for free, but sometimes the guy prefers to pay. I know Andrew (uh, the millionaire) and Aaron paid for theirs. (yes, I am a font of useless knowledge.)

[maplekitty]

Well they havn't been doing the: "who will he choose? will he propose? will she say yes?" thing until this last episode. They aren't really playing up the fact that this will be an engagement series, and I agree he'll do the right hnd ring thing and "see how it goes".

[ginastorm]

Thanks, Myra! I've always wondered that!

<hyjack> Congrats on your pregnancy maplekitty! I've looked at your wedding pictures and I thought they were gorgeous! <hyjack>

[SMgal]

I missed the past couples part can someone recap that please?

It was kinda cute. They had the couples who are still together recap their experience of the "overnight" and they evaluated the importance of that date on their relationship.

Charlie and his gf (I forget her name) were pretty funny and cute together. Apparently, Charlie wants to get married and she's not as into it. Charlie made some crack about how jealous he is of Travis who is "good looking with a great bod and high cheekbones." He made me laugh. I wasn't crazy about them when they were on The Bachelor, but they seemed better the other night.

Mary and Byron also look very happy. They are getting married soon and I noticed how good looking they both are...

Trista and Ryan seemed ridiculous to me. Trista seemed neurotic and she talked about how hard it is to get pregnant. They both looked AWFUL - (IMHO). Trista has gone brown and looks MUCH better as a blonde!

Andrew Firestone says "he's still selling wine." How enlightening.

Hope that's helpful!

[kcjules]

i agree, SMgal, Trista looks a lot better as a blonde!

[Sazoo]

I loved it when Mary said that she & Byron hid in the closet to have a long talk on their overnight date because they were convinced the bedroom in the fantasy suite was bugged. :D They're so cute together.

[SMgal]

i agree, SMgal, Trista looks a lot better as a blonde!

RIGHT??? I mean, I hate to sound so "shallow," but the difference was remarkable. On top of looking bad, she was pretty annoying and had this nervous laughter going!

[maplekitty]

I thought the brown hair made Trista look much older. And Ryan seemed annoyed that cameras were on them *yet again*.


<hyjack> Congrats on your pregnancy maplekitty! I've looked at your wedding pictures and I thought they were gorgeous! <hyjack>

thank you!!!!! :D

[katmg]

Trista and Ryan seemed ridiculous to me. Trista seemed neurotic and she talked about how hard it is to get pregnant. They both looked AWFUL - (IMHO). Trista has gone brown and looks MUCH better as a blonde!
(emphasis mine)

Y'know, as someone who has struggled with infertility and losing a pregnancy - I would say Bravo to her for voicing the fact that for some people it is hard to get pregnant. Until I came to these boards and until I experienced it myself I had no idea how prevalent this problem is in our society.

Say what you will about Trista - I too liked her better as a blonde and I'm not a fan of her laugh - but I think it's great that she was brave enough to talk about it in public.

[akacharlotte]

Yes, I much prefer Trista as a blonde. She looked ill to me. If they are having difficulty getting pregnant perhaps it is really taking a toll mentally and physcially on her as the PP mentioned.

It's sad because she totally had this fairy tale romance and wedding. Just goes to show you that even if someone appears to have it all or a perfect life, they don't.

Someone needs to send her a copy of TCOYF! :)

[ginastorm]

I think Trista and Ryan have been trying a good while to get pregnant. I really hope it happens for them.

[SMgal]

I think Trista and Ryan have been trying a good while to get pregnant. I really hope it happens for them.

Well, that is very sad if they've been trying for so long. I guess I didn't realize that part. I just thought they felt "off" compared to how they were and maybe it's because they've been struggling with fertlility issues...

I didn't mean to offend anyone.

[LeslieR]

I'll be the lone dissenter-I thought Trista looked great and I like her as a brunette. I hope her and Ryan are able to conceive and have that baby that they want very soon!

[udsweetpea]

Maybe she dyed her hair because she won't be able to keep it blonde when she gets pregnant?

I thought I heard way back when that the wedding would be the last we would see of Ryan and Trista. I think Ryan may be getting a little sick of the camera being in their lives STILL.

[Myra]

Weren't they on the cover of People Magazine announcing that they were "trying for a baby" a while ago? Why would you want to invite that kind of attention on something so personal, emotional, and potentially disappointing? And really, who is going to buy a magazine to read about how D-list married people are having unprotected sex?

[SMgal]

(emphasis mine)

Y'know, as someone who has struggled with infertility and losing a pregnancy - I would say Bravo to her for voicing the fact that for some people it is hard to get pregnant. Until I came to these boards and until I experienced it myself I had no idea how prevalent this problem is in our society.

I'm sorry for your experience. You are right. I probably spoke or wrote out of line...

[katmg]

SMgal - Thanks - it's cool, I just wanted to point out that there might be another side to her apparent neurotic behavior.

Didn't mean to derail the thread...

[Koala_Gurl]

I loved it when Mary said that she & Byron hid in the closet to have a long talk on their overnight date because they were convinced the bedroom in the fantasy suite was bugged. :D They're so cute together.

I missed that part, but how cute!

[akacharlotte]

The latest blurb in the Nashville paper:

I'm told there are nurses all a twitter at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage because Dr. Travis Stork of ABC's The Bachelor: Paris has applied for a job in the ER there.

No feedback from Summit itself. Libby Taylor of the hospital's marketing department told me yesterday, "I can't confirm or deny anything about The Bachelor."

for the full story go here: http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060217/COLUMNIST0501/602170391/1121/ENTERTAINMENT

[TazLuv]

Hmm...interesting but didn't he already have a job in Colorado based on other previous articles? It definitely isn't out of the question that he changed his mind as long as he hadn't signed his contract. (Doctor positions are usually contracted, not at-will). :confused:

[akacharlotte]

I know there was speculation that he had accepted a position in CO. I don't think anyone really knows for sure and I am sure he is keeping his options open. :)

[Kimberland30]

I just started watching last week because DH was watching sports....is the final tonight, or is this when all the girls get together and do a recap of the series?

[akacharlotte]

Tonight is the Women Tell All episode with the finale next week.

[TazLuv]

The Tell All should be good, glad to see that Sarah and Moana are going to get to speak albeit by satellite. Glad you said it was tonight I thought it was tomorrow and would have missed it. :mad:

[TazLuv]

Ali G didn't show??? That SO sucks!

[Koala_Gurl]

It sucks, but somehow I don't blame her! ;)

[savannahgrl]

Is it safe to talk about the episode now???

[udsweetpea]

Yes! Let's talk!

[kadee_29]

I missed the last 10 minutes of the show. DH decided right then was the time he needed to talk to me. :mad: The last part I saw was all about Moana. Was anything said about Sarah?

[Rosebud]

My thoughts:

- Jennifer is a beyotch. I don't think there was any need for her to lay into Susan and Sarah B. so much. What's her problem?

- Soooo not surprised that Ali G. didn't show when she's been the butt of jokes for weeks now.

- Travis was classy when he was on. Wouldn't say a bad word about anyone-- even Ali G. I definitely think he's the best bachelor ever, just because he's such a nice guy. (And I hear he's the last bachelor. Read somewhere that they aren't going to do any more Bachelor seasons because the ratings haven't been good for a while now.)

- Kristen is adorable. I like that she didn't apologize for being goofy-- and it was awesome when Travis says he has a friend who's really into her. :) She just seems like a happy girl, you know?

- I don't care that the other girls like Moana more now. I like her less than ever. She's just so freaking overly dramatic about everything-- like meeting Travis is the second coming of Christ. She CRIES when she meets Travis' dad?! Oh yeah... that's gonna go over well. Fathers love it when you break down in hysterical tears about your love for their son.... after knowing him for a couple of weeks. :rolleyes: After seeing that, I think the Stork family will be leaning heavily towards Sarah S.

Fun episode!

[savannahgrl]

I agree! Jennifer was so rude and bitter. It was funny when Chris Harrison called her out and asked her why she was so angry.

I was waiting for them to talk about Sarah and was surprised that they didn't. They discussed Moana and then ended the show. I agree with the pp, I dislike Moana more than ever and really hope that he does not pick her.

Did anyone catch the eyerolls and faces of some of the girls before they went to commercial breaks? Wow, some of those girls looked evil.

As much as I did not like Susan, I really felt bad for her while watching Jennifer and all of the girls be so rude to her. Also, I thought Cole and Susan were good friends before the show or am I crazy and dream this?

Ok, thats my thoughts. What did you ladies think about the show? Who do you think he is going to pick?

[TazLuv]

I think he's going to pick Sarah, the comment he made as the limo was driving off made me thinks that he breaks Moana's heart. Plus I thought some of the bloopers they showed of him and Sarah showed that they have had a lot of funny moments and that they have more of a connection, can't wait until next week. :)

[JenniferEC]

I felt bad for Susan. Some, if not most, of those girls had ulterior motives other than just winning the heart of Dr. Travis. To call her out on that in that manner was horrible. Regardless, I'm glad he dumped Susan.

[katmg]

It was a little harsh on Susan - but I think she was a wee bit over-dramatic. I liked that Sarah B. was pretty chill about the whole thing - didn't seem to take the criticism too hard.

I thought it was odd that they didn't really talk about Sarah much though. We talked all about Moana, but almost nothing was said about Sarah. I agree with the PP on the out-takes with Sarah - looks like there were some cute moments between them. I'd like to see more of those. I wish at the last show that they would show some of the edited stuff so you could see that connection more.

[akacharlotte]

I was disappointed Allie G. did not attend last night but I'm not surprised. I would not want to put myself through that kind of ridicule after humilating myself on national TV.

Kristen is adorable. I really hope Travis hooks his friend and Kristen up. That would be too cute.

I felt really bad for Susan. As always she handled herself well. Jennifer was a nasty wench last night. Bitter much?

I think Chris Harrison should write a book on dating. He's witnessed so much through all these seasons. You can just tell he sees through the BS of the women. My impression last night when all the women were standing up for Moana was that he saw right through that BS.

I thought Sarah B. handled herself well in the hot seat as well. Her boob thing cracked me up.

Oh, during the bloopers/never before seen footage, my SO and I were rolling at Sarah S's remark, "Thank you for giving me your meat."

My SO was actually talking to the TV telling Travis not to pick Moana. :D

On my post yesterday regarding the newspaper article about Travis applying at a hospital here: Bogus. The local news reported last night that the good Doc has not applied at that hospital. Sorry about that. :)

I will say Travis is the nicest Bachelor ever. He normally thinks before he speaks and he never tries to intentionally hurt anyone with his words. I like that quality.

[Kimberland30]

Oh, during the bloopers/never before seen footage, my SO and I were rolling at Sarah S's remark, "Thank you for giving me your meat."

I laughed so hard at that, my DH actually came into the room and asked what I was watching. When I told him, he rolled his eyes. Jerk. LOL

Since this is only the second time I've watched, I'm kinda bummed that I missed all of Kristin's goofiness. I have a friend just like her, and I love her to death. I think she was too much of a free spirit for the good ol Dr., but too cool that he said that he has a friend that loves her to death.

Even after only 2 episodes, I really don't want Moana to win. I actually hate her and her lines "When I look at him, I see my own soul looking back at me". Excuse me while I throw up. :rolleyes: I'm totally rooting for Sarah.

[ginastorm]

Chris Harrison is hilarious. I loved his comments on the blooper reel. I'd love to read/see an interview with him and hear about how he really feels about all of the drama on The Bachelor. I thought he asked some good questions to the ladies last night.

I couldn't believe it that during Sarah B's hometown date that part of her shirt fell down and some poor ABC intern had to hike it back up. Sarah was clueless about it! Thank God she was wearing a bra!

Can you believe that Susan brought a picture of her ex-fiance to France? She really didn't have much of an explanation for why she did that!

[KGif]

Okay Susan did not make ONE BIT of sense up there. Not one bit. And she STILL looks like she's acting to me!

And is it bad that I want Moana to win now? Call me a victim of creative editing but for some reason I like her now. Really 2 weeks ago - couldn't stand her. Today - totally want her to win. Not sure what that is all about!

I guess it just seems like Moana and the doc have so much of a "connection". I love Sarah but it seems like the only reason they go together is b/c it "makes sense". If that makes any sense!

[SMgal]

Can you believe that Susan brought a picture of her ex-fiance to France? She really didn't have much of an explanation for why she did that!

Seems like Susan was not "thinking" and set herself up... I agree that the girls were harsh with her lastnight, but she doesn't seem to be very bright. Even when she said she was "falling" for Travis, I still didn't believe her. She just never has felt authentic. I did think Travis presented himself with class lastnight and was kind about Susan. That was nice to see.

For someone who is as "young" as Sarah B, I am continually impressed by her strength and maturity. She held herself well lastnight.

Next week looks GOOD! I SO hope that his connection with Moana is a fleeting fling and that he chooses Sarah!

[Sand]

Two questions:

Was Tara hammered again? ;) :D

Who made Jennifer the queen?

[TazLuv]

I was actually surprised Tara was so remarkeably quiet.

I agree that Travis handled himself very well last night, not wanting to bash any of the women including Ali G.

When they were showing the previews for this week I saw the host talking to both Sarah and Moana one on one. But I didn't see that last night, maybe that actually happens next week? I was hoping the two remaining would get to speak up for a change.

[Rosebud]

"When I look at him, I see my own soul looking back at me". Excuse me while I throw up.

UGH-- I know! Who actually says things like this?! Total cheese.

[akacharlotte]

Two questions:

Was Tara hammered again? ;) :D

Who made Jennifer the queen?

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe she's drank so much, so often that her speech is permanently slurred?

Jennifer-UGH. Can't stand her.

[MaineBelle]

Maybe Tara is like "Fun Bobby" from that Friends episode.

Also, I thought her outfit was just terrible last night, not a good TV outfit!

I liked Travis last night, he didn't put anyone down, he was a class act. Some of the girls should take a lesson from him.

[Rosebud]

The Final Episode Airs Tonight!!!

Don't forget to make your fantasy picks. Will it be Sarah or Moana?

:D

[Rosebud]

Interview from The Jackson Sun about Sarah's mom going to Paris to meet Sarah.

Sarah's mom had a less than perfect trip to France

Breaking news! Sarah's mother, Vernita Stone, will appear on Monday's finale of "The Bachelor: Paris." The show will begin at 8 p.m. on ABC (WBBJ-7).

The nervous bachelorettes will get some much-needed emotional support by their mothers flying to Paris to help them prepare for their big day, according to an ABC press release. The moms take their daughters shopping at Escada for gowns to wear at the final rose ceremony and to Chopard to assist in selecting the perfect engagement ring, the release stated.

Since Vernita is appearing on the final episode, she gave me the scoop on her whirlwind European visit:

K: When did you fly to Paris?
V: They called me on Sunday, Nov. 13, and told me that they would give me travel arrangements on Monday. I flew out on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

I flew out of Nashville and couldn't land in Houston, Texas. Because of bad weather we went to Baton Rouge, La., since we were running out of fuel.

We had a layover in Baton Rouge until we got clearance into Houston. And then I missed my connecting flight to Paris, so I had to spend the night in the airport because all of the hotel rooms were taken. I left at 9 a.m. the next morning for Newark, N.J., and then had to stay there until 7 p.m. until my flight to Paris.

I finally arrived in Paris on Thursday morning. They told me that I wouldn't have my luggage, but I did.

K: Did you fly on a private jet or on a commercial airline?

V: Commercial airline in coach.

K: Gosh, you would think a big network like ABC could have afforded better travel arrangements.

Vernita laughs

K: How long were you in Paris?

V: I wasn't even there 24 hours. I got there around 8 a.m. Thursday Paris time and left at 7:30 a.m. Friday.

K: Wow! What was that like?

V: Tiring. I had no sleep and didn't know where I was. I really didn't feel like I had left the country.

Vernita then shared a story with me about how people in France aren't used to seeing limousines in their country. As Vernita would get out of her limo, locals would stop to

' ooh and aah' over her, she said.

K: How much time did you get to spend with Sarah?

V: Just that Thursday. I wasn't allowed to stay with her or anything.

K: What did you do while you were there?

V: I got to go to her apartment. She had a great apartment in the Bastille area of Paris. We ate lunch, went ring shopping at Chopard's and formal dress shopping at the House of Escada.

By the way, Vernita told me that ABC paid for the formal dress and, no matter who Travis picks, Sarah gets to keep the dress.

K: Did you get to meet Moana or her mother?

V: No. I didn't see them. I didn't see Travis either.

K: Do you know if Travis picks Sarah? (OK, I'm trying)

V: No.

K: Do you hope Travis picks Sarah?

V: Of course!

[Rosebud]

And an article from The Tennessean about what it's been like for Travis at work post-show:

Fans seek Travis treatment: Women show up at Vandy ER for a little hands-on time with Bachelor

http://tinyurl.com/lrxgx
Dr. Travis Stork works through a rare quiet moment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. "I don't know if Travis knew the magnitude of the show when he went," said friend and Vanderbilt colleague Dr. Sheila McMorrow.

Tonight is the finale of what ABC calls the most romantic version of The Bachelor. It's certainly the one that has gotten the most attention from Music City.

Sightings around town of Bachelor and Vanderbilt ER doc Travis Stork are nearly as popular as ones for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, and they've even been spotted in the same places — just not together. (If you're ever in the Green Hills Starbucks, you might see at least one.)

Tonight, we learn whether Travis picks Nashville teacher Sarah Stone or the show's emotionally charged villain, Moana.

To get some insight into the choice and the man of the hour, we talked to his sister Andrea Pavell and Travis' boss, Dr. Corey Slovis, chairman of the department of emergency medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Slovis remains convinced that Travis represented Vanderbilt well, but before the show started he said he feared that some show fans might fake injuries to meet Nashville's Dr. McDreamy. Were his fears well-founded?

"At the very beginning, it was infrequent," Slovis said. "As the show progressed, Travis has become a national star. We have had a few younger women request a breast exam if The Bachelor was in. Some EMS paramedics were going room to room wanting to get his autograph.

"There were phone calls for the 'senior resident' in hopes that Travis would answer. People pretended to be a physician and called to consult with him.

"At no time has it interfered with care, and he's such a pleasure to work with, he's such a fine physician. It's a delight having him in the program."

Other thoughts from Slovis:

On the contestants: "As I look at Travis — who's a professional, an athlete and shy — perhaps 25 women chosen who were a better match to start with, who were also athletic and had professional careers, may have been a better pick. Like lawyers, doctors, tri-athletes, women who have advanced degrees similar to Travis.

"The dissimilarities to Travis (among the contestants who were on the show) are quite striking, with the exception of one who may have had a close resemblance to a Glenn Close character in Fatal Attraction."

(That's a reference to oncologist Allie G., who delivered the famous "rotting eggs" line and confronted Travis on why he rejected her in the first episode.)

"There were a number of wonderful people on the show. In the long term for the relationship, if you're playing in the big leagues, you need to find a number of similarities that transcend great personality and good looks. . . .

"I think some of the histrionics of the women were boring to me. But between me and you and perhaps the readers, I was angered that I wasn't chosen."

On Travis' ability to keep a secret: "A number of people have tried to discuss with Travis or joked with Travis about what happened. Travis, to my knowledge, has never given a facial signal, a wink, a nod, no indications of anything about the show."

On his limited chat with Travis about the show: "I did tell him after the first show, that I also felt my ovaries were rotting. Travis cautiously smiled. That was my last word on it."

Sarah or Moana? "I like the kindergarten teacher, Sarah from Nashville. I think Sarah is a very sweet woman who has a lot to offer."

On whether this was a good move for Travis: "I think it was a great experience for Travis. It's certainly bittersweet. Travis, he and I worked this past week. And when patients want to talk to him as a celebrity rather than a physician, it's been a negative.

"But I'm certainly excited about Travis Stork as an emergency room physician getting a lot of exposure."

[Rosebud]

Can you stand one more article? This is an interview with Travis' sister in The Tennessean:

The sister

http://tinyurl.com/pulc8
Travis’ sister, Andrea Pavell, brought her two daughters, ages 4 and 7, to Paris to meet Sarah and Moana.

Andrea Pavell, a married stay-at-home mom in Fort Worth, Texas, is a longtime fan of ABC's The Bachelor series and is credited with convincing her reluctant brother, Vanderbilt ER resident Dr. Travis Stork, to be the star of the latest version of one of her favorite shows. Here are her thoughts on all things Bachelor: Paris.

On why Travis needed to do the show: He's very serious. He's studied most of his life, he's very intellectual and intelligent, devoted to study and devoted to medicine. This is something so extremely different than your day-to-day routine. He's been doing the same thing for eight years.

He's getting coffee, he's reading medical books or he's in the ER. He's a simple guy and he's always doing the same things.

I said, "Throw caution to the wind and do something crazy!"

On visiting the two finalists, Sarah and Moana, in Paris: I walked away with a favorite but that's not to say I disliked the other one either. I adored both of them. . . .

The tension and the emotion was so deep and so overwhelming for both of them. . . . There was lots of crying. At times I'd feel my own eyes well up with tears and it was like, oh, wait a minute, I just met you.

On Moana, I got this sense things weren't so smooth with her. I outright asked her if she was the one in the house (who caused problems). I got enough of a vibe. "So you're kind of the villain in the house."…

But she has that softer side. She came into it with big-time walls and they came crashing down. She's very realistic. Our day was a lot longer with Moana than Sarah. We did have more discussion time.

Sarah is one of those people you walk in and five minutes later you feel like you know her.

What (Travis) asked of his family was, "Tell me what you think of these two girls." My dad's very different than me and his emotions and the way he felt. We all had likes and dislikes for both of them.

On Travis and women: He has no problem with the ladies. He has had several serious relationships, and when he finds someone, he sticks with them. He's not a dater.

On Travis' changes in musical tastes: He has started listening to Keith Urban. He had some of his songs in his collection.

On watching her brother date on TV: I do turn away during kissing scenes. It's not something siblings want to see.

On what happened in the "fantasy suite" on the overnight dates: Talk and have pizza. That would be more Travis' style.

On Susan, the last to be eliminated: He likes someone who definitely challenges him. He likes a good discussion. With Susan, it was "I agree with you. Your favorite song is my favorite song." But she is drop- dead gorgeous and adventurous.

On whether Travis has applied for jobs in Middle Tennessee for when his residency ends this year: There's a good chance. I know he loves Nashville. It's the people and there's lots of fun being around Vanderbilt. And he's always calling from a park where he's walking the dog.

[TazLuv]

Ok, we're only 38 minutes in and as much as it pains me, I think he's going to pick Moana. :mad:

[kmmommy]

Ok, we're only 38 minutes in and as much as it pains me, I think he's going to pick Moana. :mad:

I've been pretty sure he's going to pick Sarah. The last date really makes me believe that because he just laid there playing with her hair and holding her hand.

[TazLuv]

OMG! OMG! OMG! :eek: :confused: :D

[incognita07]

Woohoo!

[Koala_Gurl]

If you want, please post who he pics in white! I am on the WC (west coast, not wedding channel!), and just can't stay up that late and would LOVE a spoiler! :)

[TazLuv]

He chooses.......................(in white)











Sarah! YEH!

[Koala_Gurl]

Thanks! Though, I just realized, the answer shows up in the e-mail notification, even if it doesn't show up in the post. Now that I have seen it, you can delete it if you want. ;)

[KristyK]

WC here too.....THANK GOODNESS!!

[TazLuv]

I'll just scoot it down. :)

Sorry if I spoiled it for anyone, I didn't realize the e-mails included the latest post.

[texasbride]

Has anyone heard if there will be an "after the final rose" show? I'm so excited about his choice:)

[melnv]

Seriously, you could play a drinking game with every time Moana said "encounter in my life" or "human being". A bit dramatic.

[maplekitty]

ok, west coaster here and now we can chat about it!


honestly, as much as Moana was overly dramatic, I seriously felt horrible for her in the limo ride - omg....i was getting teary.

[maplekitty]

ugh...the ring on a necklace?? geez these bachelors are running out of ideas to skirt the marriage issue, eh?

the only thing I'm concerened about is that Sarah has always said "in nahsville, when we get to nashville, when we're back in nashville" - but isn't he moving?? or has already moved, so I wonder if she's gone with him???

[ejs]

I just couldn't feel anything for Moana when she was in the limo. I cry at TV commercials and I've had a really emotional day so I've been in tears a few times already, but I felt nothing during Moana's ride. I just didn't buy any of what she was saying. It seemed like an insincere act to me.

I'd rather The Bachelors not propose if they're not ready than propose just because it's expected of them.

[Natasha]

Seriously, you could play a drinking game with every time Moana said "encounter in my life" or "human being". A bit dramatic


Thank you! Don't forget "intense" and "articulate"!

I was convinced he was gonna pick Moana for most of the show, but rooting for Sarah the whole way through. I agree, the ring on the necklace was dumb. It wouldn't have been as bad, if they hadn't sent the girls ring shopping and whatnot. He could have given her a different piece of jewelry or something.

I felt bad for moana in the limo, but not cause she got dumped. Just cause it would suck to have that put on TV.

YAY for Sarah!!! I totally want to know where they go from here.

[Rosebud]

I think this was possibly the best season of The Bachelor ever. I really like Travis, shockingly enough. I think he's a good, decent, intelligent guy-- and he picked a really nice, normal girl. I believe that they have genuine feelings for each other and am totally optimistic that this could work out for them. Go Travis and Sarah!

After the horrors that were previous seasons, where you just hated everyone involved (Jen as Bachelorette and Bob as Bachelor spring to mind), this season was really refeshing. I gotta admit, I was teary-eyed when Travis was telling Sarah that he wanted to make this work. I can't wait to see "After the Final Rose" and see how it's going for them.

:D

[Kimberland30]

I thought for sure he was going to pick Moana, and I would have hurled the remote at the TV if he did. I'm so happy he went for Sarah. Moana just got on my nerves with her emotional breakdowns and her drama. It was just a bit cheesy to me. I mean, who the heck really talks like that besides soap opera stars?

[TazLuv]

There is no "After the Final Rose" on the TV schedule for next Monday. :confused: If anyone hears of one let us know. :) Are they appearing on the GMA this morning?

[juliemag]

YAYYYYYY for picking Sarah!!! I'm SO GLAD he did! The editors did a very smooth job of making us think he'd pick Moana though. Actually I was pretty convinced that he would after watching the show!

[JenniferEC]

Dr. Travis would be a bit more believable if he greeted Moana and Sarah without the same line - "Hi Beautiful, Where do I begin?" He couldn't think of something original for each?

Sorry, but I don't buy Moana's dramatics in the limo. First, we know she's a good crier, so this is nothing new. Second, she really hasn't known him that long and she couldn't even explain to his parents why she likes him. Third, she was not made a fool of, but made a fool of herself with her crying all the time. She comes across as emotionally unstable and Travis probably didn't want to go broke buying Kleenex.

[charliezangel]

In my eyes, I saw Travis completely in love and lust with Moana. He did have a serious connection with her. I could see it in his face while he was talking to her....he wanted to pick her...but Sarah is more wife material. She's stable in her career, sweet and polite, she says all the right things. She will make a perfect wife. Moana is more of a french fling...

I was sitting there watching him talk to sarah and he pulls out the ring and i'm like "Is that a ring....on a chain??? OMG, what was he thinking". 2.4 carats of gorgeous sparkling diamond in a platinum setting....on a chain. There's no way I'd wear it around my neck. It would be on my right hand so damn quick.

[kadee_29]

and she couldn't even explain to his parents why she likes him. This was the part I couldn't believe. Even DH was shocked. He was like, she couldn't just pull some crap out of her butt about how nice he is or how smart he is or something.

[katmg]

I was sitting there watching him talk to sarah and he pulls out the ring and i'm like "Is that a ring....on a chain??? OMG, what was he thinking". 2.4 carats of gorgeous sparkling diamond in a platinum setting....on a chain. There's no way I'd wear it around my neck. It would be on my right hand so damn quick.

I figure - at least she got the ring. If this thing doesn't work out (which, let's face it, most of them don't) then she's got a nice downpayment for something she really wants...:p

[akacharlotte]

This was the part I couldn't believe. Even DH was shocked. He was like, she couldn't just pull some crap out of her butt about how nice he is or how smart he is or something.

Seriously, even if she just said, "He's hot," like Sarah did that would have been something.

Poor little Whitney. She liked Moana better and now she's going to have Auntie Sarah. :o

What was up with Moana's boobage last night. My SO swore he saw pixelation when she got out of the limo. Her dress was slipping down her left side so she had to hike it back up as Chris escorted her inside. In the limo when she was bending forward crying her nipple was about to pop out. Couldn't they have altered the dress for her a little better?

I was getting worried he would pick Moana but once she met his parents I knew it was over for her.

I'm glad he picked Sarah. Although, a little more romance would have been nice instead of I chose you. On the news they were referring to Sarah and Travis as the first couple of Nashville. ;)

Her comment, "Guys like Travis don't marry girls like me," was quite accurate. He wanted the good girl.

[MaineBelle]

I honestly felt bad for Moana. Although, I think Travis would have been too boring for her, so its probably better for her that she didn't end up with Travis. Her limo scene was intense, I have a feeling that she didn't watch this episode.

I still didn't see any chemistry between Travis and Sarah. He could never say that he liked her, he just talked about what a great girl she was, that they were perfect together. There was definitely no passion in their kisses.

On a petty note: I did not like Sarah's look for the final rose ceremony. That dress was terrible - green and sparkly?, her green eye shadow was too harsh and her hair was bleh.

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[katmg]

What was up with Moana's boobage last night. My SO swore he saw pixelation when she got out of the limo. Her dress was slipping down her left side so she had to hike it back up as Chris escorted her inside. In the limo when she was bending forward crying her nipple was about to pop out. Couldn't they have altered the dress for her a little better?

I saw it too! I'm not sure why they blurred it b/c it was a side shot and pretty doubtful that there was nipple in the shot. Maybe ABC has a rule on how many square inches of boobage you can have on screen at one time. :D

I don't think Travis is in love with Sarah. I think he felt like he "should" pick her. I never saw any real romance between them. At one point when they were kissing, I had to turn away because it was like brother and sister kissing. EW!

Poor Moana - now she's going to be so much more closed off from people. :( She opens herself up and gets slammed. Maybe if she could have come up with ANYTHING to say about why she liked Travis, she would have been better off. Didn't she prepare for that dinner at all?? I would have had that answer down pat!

[asksmd94]

honestly, as much as Moana was overly dramatic, I seriously felt horrible for her in the limo ride - omg....i was getting teary.

I felt the same way. I was sooooo tired of the crying thru the entire show I was just like give it a rest already. It is not coming off as genuine so stop it.
Now, when she was in the limo, I was like wanting to give her hug and tell her it would be ok.

[ronspumpkin]

Did anyone else hear the POUNDING hart when Travis gave Moana a hug after he told her he didn't choose her? I couldn't believe how loud it was! Oh, and I totally saw the nip slip when she got out of the limo....

[Koala_Gurl]

I think my favorite line was when Travis said something to Moana like, "I just can't explain it..." when trying to tell her why he didn't choose her.

How does it feel Moana, "I just can't explain it" isn't a very good answer now, is it? ;)

[SMgal]

Sorry, but I don't buy Moana's dramatics in the limo. First, we know she's a good crier, so this is nothing new. Second, she really hasn't known him that long and she couldn't even explain to his parents why she likes him. Third, she was not made a fool of, but made a fool of herself with her crying all the time. She comes across as emotionally unstable and Travis probably didn't want to go broke buying Kleenex.

I'm with you! I did have a moment of feeling sorry for her lastnight when she was explaining some "feeling" to his family. She did make me tear for a moment. She however, was WAY too far out for him and way too emotional. In the limo, she kept talking about how upset she was that she made herself so vulnerable, but then she has a melt down in front of a camera which is going to be shown on national television??? The poor girl needs to go back to therapy!

As predicted, Sarah did seem to fit in with his family and they seemed to be more romantic together on their last date. I was underwhelmed though, by what Travis said to Sarah and their "romantic moment" at the end. Between the ring on the necklace and what he said to her, it was VERY anti climactic!

[Sand]

Mo-wana Mo-problems!!! Good choice Travis.
Level headed vs complete spicket. Poor Mo, though, she may just lose it!

Docta had a pretty big smile on his face when he saw Sarah. I think a lot of it was editing.

[flygirl]

I heard the pounding heart. I have a feeling ABC pumped up the volume to make the impact.

As soon as they showed the neice choosing Moana I had to wonder what her family was thinking. I'm sure they were dying that it was aired. The local news interviewed Travis' sister & BIL after the show (they live in Fort Worth) and they said they were very happy with the outcome, and think he chose the right one.

I thought it was sweet that Travis kept saying how happy he was, but I wonder how much of that was just relief at getting the whole thing over. And perhaps hope that Sarah would be more open when not in front of the cameras. She made it clear very early on, I think during the first rose ceremony, that she's always been friends first with men she's dated, which might explain why she was more reserved. But it was a TV show, so of course I wanted to see more between them at then end.

I really didn't know who he would choose at first, but his family's input obviously had a large impact on him. I'm glad his BIL made the point that Moana's interest in Travis makes her more attractive then she really is, and that while there may be strong chemistry between them, it didn't a relationship make, especially since she was so emotional. Personally, I'm surprised her overly-emotional state didn't turn him off earlier.

During the last date with Moana, I could tell he'd already made his decision. He seemed much more reserved and less romantic. He seemed much more content on his date with Sarah. I wonder whether it was truly a tough choice for him. I think he had decided earlier on that Sarah was who he wanted to end up with, but he wanted to enjoy the French fling with Moana while he could. Given how honest he is, I don't think he did it selfishly, exactly. I think he lived his attraction for her just in case she turned into relationship material.

[Rosebud]

From the Jackson Sun:

Sarah gets her fairy tale ending: Parents proud, supportive of their daughter

Jackson native Sarah Stone proved nice girls don't always finish last, after capturing the heart of Dr. Travis Stork on "The Bachelor: Paris" Monday night.

In the two-hour season finale, Stork promised to pursue a relationship with Sarah instead of Moana.

It came down to the wire, as Stork had to choose between the two after eliminating 23 other women in previous episodes. Many fans predicted Moana, who was pegged as the mysterious villain of the reality TV show, would be the object of the doctor's affection.

In the first hour of Monday's show, Sarah and Travis met with members of his family. Using her natural Southern charm and grace, Sarah easily impressed them. Moana's meeting didn't go over quite as well. Travis' family didn't really understand Moana after she couldn't answer some of their questions.
Then both girls were surprised by their mothers, who took them shopping for rings and formal dresses in Paris.

In the end, Travis picked Sarah and gave her a ring around a necklace, which he said symbolized the connection they made in Paris and a promise to continue their relationship in Nashville, where they both live.

Nerves were evident at the Stone home
I arrived at the home of Addison and Vernita Stone, Sarah's parents, for the finale of "The Bachelor: Paris" at around 7:15 p.m. Monday. Addison and Vernita stood in the kitchen and spoke about predictions for the show's outcome. Both nervous about the episode; they agreed they were ready for the show to be over with.
"Better get ready; turn the volume up; the show is about to start," Addison said.

Just as he did in previous weeks, as the guests arrived, Addison quietly retreated to his bedroom to watch the show.

In the first few minutes of the show, pictures and clips from past episodes got giggles from the room - especially for Sarah and Travis' kissing scenes.

"Ooh, she's so cute," said one family friend as she described Sarah.

Everyone in the room was nervous, and it showed as one family friend shouted, "If I've come over to watch him (Travis) pick Moana, I'm leaving."

Nerves got the best of Vernita, and she had to leave the room because she didn't want to watch herself on TV.

"Tell me when it's over," she said.

As Vernita and Sarah's whirlwind ring and dress shopping came to an end, Vernita quietly came back into the room, but still tightly clutched a red pillow.

After each girl's date with Travis, most of Sarah's family and friends at the Stone home thought Travis would choose Sarah, but most agreed that Moana looked beautiful.

Are wedding bells in the future? "I think they would date for several months before they would even think about getting married," Addison said. "I don't think a person can get engaged in the short amount of time they (Sarah and Travis) have known each other."

Asked if she hopes Sarah will bring Travis to Jackson sometime, Sarah's youngest sister, Addie, said, "Yeah, who wouldn't."

The Stones speak out about TV experience
"It was fun at first, but then it became very stressful," Addison said.
Every Monday, since the show's premiere, Vernita admitted that she was very nervous about how the show would portray her daughter.

"I am really proud and happy for Sarah," Addison said. "Travis sees her for who she truly is. She was the most natural person on the show. She is very genuine."

And if another one of his daughters wanted to appear on a reality TV show?

"I would support them, but I'd rather not go through it again."

A floral arrangement of tulips and green and orange roses adorned the table in the kitchen. They were from the show's executive producers, Mike Fleiss and Lisa Levenson.

The card stated, "Thank you for everything. Your daughter is amazing."

http://tinyurl.com/kjq96
Vernita Stone hides her face with a pillow as the program shows clips of the mothers with their daughters on a shopping spree for a dress and a ring in Paris.

[TazLuv]

I think its great that he chose her and I agree that she'll make a great wife/mother for him. However since I've seen nothing of them making appearances today and there doesn't seem to be a "After the Rose" planned it makes me wonder if they're already apart?? I hope not but if they're still together and happy why isn't ABC showing that.

[tinkerbelljenny]

On a petty note: I did not like Sarah's look for the final rose ceremony. That dress was terrible - green and sparkly?, her green eye shadow was too harsh and her hair was bleh.
I didn't like her dress either and her hair looked bad.
I think Sarah and Travis will be good friends but a couple? I don't think it will last long, they don't seem to have that connection except for the fact that they live in the same city. Also, I remember when he went to her parents house and they didn't want her to move away and he seems to want to move somewhere else one day and that might cause major problems.
Is Travis still in his residency?

[sarahh]

Chris Harrison said they are still together in a recent interview.

[sarahh]

From www.abc.com message boards...Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Void

I am Void...

Every night I die here awake
In pieces pressed against the sheets
With hands too small to cover
The hole in my chest
Where my heart used to be

That is Moana's message on her blog this morning (see http://www.myspace.com/moanamarie).

[maplekitty]

wow....I think it's going to take years of therapy for Moana to get over this :(

[Rose]

Drama Queen.

[flygirl]

Chris Harrison said they are still together in a recent interview.
I think by contract the couple have to "remain together" for a month after the final episode. Jesse dropped Jessie exactly one month later, and I don't think Bob waited much longer.

I think these two may actually work out. The romance may not have been as obvious, but as I mentioned above, Sarah pointed out from the beginning that she's friends with the guy first. It would be completely natural for a romance to blossom.

And yes, Moana is going to need YEARS of therapy. Either that or her poems will be published & she'll remain depressed forever in order to keep pumping out such sorrowful tomes.

[basianov]

I feel bad for Moana. I wonder if there is no "After the Rose" b/c I bet Moana wouldn't want anything to do with this whole fiasco anymore. Don't they usually bring out the "loser" to confront the Bachelor?

Aiyee.

I think her heartbreak in the limo was real. I liked her!!!

[sea74]

Don't they usually bring out the "loser" to confront the Bachelor? Exactly! When/are they going to do this show?

[LeslieR]

I so am not watching this freaking show anymore. grrrr. I never saw the connection with Travis and Sarah. I don't get it. I know it's all editing, but still. I totally saw it between him and Moana. I hate to be a nay sayer, but I don't think Travis and Sarah will last very long. I also feel bad for Moana. I'm not sure if she was really in love with Travis or in love with the idea of being in love with Travis, but I still feel bad for her.

[maplekitty]

I'm also getting annoyed with the blatant editing to make us not think there is chemistry with the one he chooses. Who cares if we all figure it out before the last rose ceremoney. I'd much rather watch a romance unfold, then be completely bewildered as to any sparks when he picks the person.