Coming Up Roses: The Bachelor

Desiree Talks About Her Journey For Love on 'The Bachelorette'

Desiree Hartsock, the new "Bachelorette", talked to me today about her journey to find love.  I was really excited to get to ask her some questions, especially after we saw the confrontation between Sean and her brother last season on "The Bachelor".

Desiree said that she thinks the outburst with her brother was "Sean specific" and that she didn't have trouble like that this time around.  She agreed that since Sean ultimately sent her home, maybe he had picked up on something that she didn't see.

 

 

 

 

 

Desiree also said that she visited some amazing places this season for her dates.  She said they start off in Atlantic City, then headed to Germany, Barcelona, and Madeira.  You know there will be some amazing things to see in those locations!  I'm really interested to see the Atlantic City dates because there was so much damage to that area during Superstorm Sandy, although the casinos and hotels were all mostly fine right there.

I'm going to guess that she does end up with someone, although she said that she's not allowed to give that bit away right now.  She would only say that she's happy and content with the decisions that she made.  Also, we better hope that Sean and Catherine get married on TV because it doesn't sound like Desiree is too into that whole concept.  She wants a small, intimate wedding.  Hopefully ABC can change her mind on that so we can see it, if there will be one!

 

 

"The Bachelorette" is just one week away on ABC!  It begins Monday, May 27th at 8pm!  You won't want to miss it!

 

 

You can check out all of the men vying for Desiree's heart HERE.  Also, you can catch Desiree on "Live with Kelly & Michael" tomorrow morning at 9am!

 

 

Hugs, Kisses & Roses,

Jennifer Matarese

Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici Talk About Finding Love and 'DWTS'

The newest couple from "The Bachelor", Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici, took some time to speak with me about their love story and what's next for them following their appearance on "Live with Kelly and Michael" this morning!

They are just as sweet as can be and in LOVE!  They didn't stop holding hands the entire time I spoke to them.  In fact, I asked them what they were looking forward to doing once they were done with all of the press for the show and they said just holding hands and going to the movies and dinner.  

 

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Catherine does plan to move to Dallas to live with Sean, but for the short-term, they'll be staying in Los Angeles together while Sean competes on "Dancing with the Stars"!  The funny thing is, Sean has no dance experience while Catherine actually loves to dance and is probably pretty good at it.  Hopefully she can give him some pointers!

 

Check out this bling! It's a Neil Lane cushion cut diamond engagement ring.  Catherine said that she's thrilled with the ring and is excited to plan her TV dream wedding with Sean.  They both say they want a traditional style wedding and just want to make sure there is a lot of fun for their guests.

 

We'll have to stay tuned to find out when this wedding will take place.  ABC is working out the details to find air-time that works with the couple's schedule.  One thing's for sure, we'll have to wait until after this season of "DWTS" and then I'm sure they'll need a little planning time.

 

Best of luck to the happy couple!

 

Hugs, Kisses & Roses,

Jennifer Matarese

'Bachelor' Sean Lowe to Dance on 'Dancing with the Stars'!

This just in from ABC! - 

Sean Lowe is going from “The Bachelor” to the ballroom. The newly-engaged “Bachelor” will compete on the new season of “Dancing With The Stars.”

Sean Lowe Finds Love on "The Bachelor"

The big finale kicked off in Thailand and Sean’s family was there to meet both of the remaining ladies: Catherine and Lindsay. 

Catherine was up first to meet his parents, sister, brother-in-law and niece. She talked about how she played football on an all boys team in 6^th grade.  Her conversation with them was short-lived as Sean’s mom pulled Catherine away to see if she could figure out if there was passion between them.  Catherine told mom about how she gave him notes and how that sparked their relationship. She told his mom that if he were to propose, she would say YES!  His mother said that she would love her to be part of the family.  Later she said that she wants Sean to spend more time with her or Lindsay before actually proposing to either of them.

 

It's He Said, She Said, on 'The Women Tell All'

It’s the episode most fans love to hate, “The Women Tell All”.  It started off with the studio audience cheering for Sean and cheering for the fact that he takes his shirt off so much.  Then, Sean and Chris Harrison showed videos of them surprising viewers at their “Bachelor” viewing parties!  That would be really fun to watch with them!  The best was when they surprised a sorority house…think “Oprah’s Favorite Things” surprised ha ha!

 

 

Next, the ladies were all introduced.  Some of them I have zero recollection of.  They all started to talk about Tierra and it was basically what you would expect.

 

 

 

Then, Tierra came out to try and defend herself.  She basically blamed her ridiculous behavior on being nervous.  Um, ok.  She also blames getting the first rose for putting a target on her back.  Chris Harrison asked her if she is often misunderstood and she said no.  She also said there is nothing she wants to apologize for.

 

First Look at Finale Photos, and the Final Two Ladies' Dresses!

The big "Bachelor" finale is coming up in about a week and a half, and we're getting a first look at some preview photos from the big finale!

 

First, here's Sean.  I'm guessing this is just after he said "goodbye" to the woman he didn't pick.  He looks kind of upset there and if you'll notice the rose is still behind him!

 

Then there is Lindsay, she looks beautiful in her silvery blue dress.  

A Tough Goodbye For Sean as he Narrows the Field to Two Women

It’s time for the fantasy overnight dates in the South of Thailand!   

Sean’s first date was with Lindsay.  They took a ride in a motorcycle cart around town and did a lot of kissing, that poor driver, it’s like he wasn’t even there!  They went to a local market place and they saw some neon painted chicks, tried some strange fruits and bought some local goods.  Everything was going fine until Sean took Lindsay to a stand that had bowls full of cooked bugs!  Disgusting!  If he doesn’t love you regardless of whether or not you try the bugs, he’s not the guy for you!  Seriously, this girl wants to marry Sean so bad!  She ate the bug!  Barf!  How can they want to kiss each other after eating those bugs!?

 

 

They left the market when it started to rain and they walked along the beach to an open spot and plopped down for a picnic.  The weather didn’t look so great, but they didn’t seem to mind.  Sean told her that she’s the best friend that he’s been looking for.  Wow, that is a big statement!  You can tell she is just over-the-moon happy with him.  They also got to feed monkeys on the beach!  They took the food right out of their hands!  It was amazing!  It really was a perfect date and it seems like the other ladies have their work cut out for them.

Sean Tells All!

There are just three women left, Lindsay, Catherine and AshLee, and next week Sean will travel with them to Thailand.  But tonight, Chris Harrison sat down with Sean to find out where his head is at and why he made some of the decisions he has made along the way so far.

They revisited last night’s confrontation with Desiree’s brother Nate and Sean said that in that circumstance he really wanted to punch the guy.  He said attacking his character is the fastest way to get him heated.  The weird thing is he actually had a great conversation with Sean in the beginning of the night, but then later he changed his tune for some reason.  That’s why Sean was really thrown for a loop.  Sean said, “Ultimately, I just chalked it up to him being a jackass.”  Sean said that although he wishes it didn’t influence his decision, it did.  He didn’t want to be a part of a family with him in it.  He also said that there were some areas of his relationship with Desiree that were lacking a little bit, but not being able to see himself in her family was the biggest reason.  Poor Desiree.

 

Hometown Dates are Game Changers for Sean

It is hometown date week on “The Bachelor”!  Hooray, these are always the best, or worst!

 

 

AshLee was up first with her date in Houston, Texas.  They started with a traditional picnic in a field with AshLee’s little dog Bailey ready to give Sean lots of kisses.  They talked a lot about what they like about each other and after kissing each other a lot (smooch, smooch, SMOOCH) he asked AshLee to trust him with her heart.  Moving forward, they skipped through the field with the dog and then headed to her parents house.

 

 

Later, they met AshLee’s parents who seemed very welcoming and sweet.  They had a nice time chatting with her parents about their “Polar Bear Plunge”…and then it got really awkward.  She started telling her parents about how they were “rolling around in the sand” on the beach together and they got quite intimate.  Yikes!  Her mother point blank asked him if he planned to break her heart.  He said he did not, and let’s hope he’s true to his word!  Something tells me mom was easy and dad is going to be the tough one! 

 

Finally! Sean Comes to His Senses!

This is the last episode before the crucial hometown dates next week.  This is a very big week and these ladies need to make a big impression.  Tierra, being the drama queen that she is, set up a cot in the living room of the hotel suite so she didn’t have to share space with the other women.  How petty.

 

 

The first date card was for AshLee and it said, “Let’s get carried away”.  Tierra was being really critical of AshLee being 32 and not being married yet.  Something tells me that Tierra might be much older than that by the time she gets married and she should watch what she says.  Sean and AshLee swam out to a boat.  She said in her interview that she just loves and adores who he is…aww!!!  AshLee did tell Sean what she thinks about Tierra and gave him the best explanation yet as to why Tierra is not for him.  He said he actually does believe what she is saying about Tierra. 

There was some steamy beach kissing between AshLee and Sean!  Wow!  They are so sweet together!