Hi
bachlorfan!

I can only answer for myself, but I was unsure if there was a love connection until I saw the hometown date. Having viewed Bettina's hometown date, I just could not see her go to F1 from what we were presented ~ thus my thinking that either Jenni or DeAnna would be the F1. I could not see either of those two turning down Brad for either dating outside of the show or a proposal.
The guys were VERY tight lipped and gave us absolutely no clues on the F1/F2/F3, or even if there is a F1. My impression from watching the show, and just getting to know Brad a little bit, I just sense that he and the F1 are still together. He is such a kind, genuine and sincere guy that I do think that he went on the show for "the right reasons" and if it benefits the business, then so be it. That would be a side benefit, not the main reason or intent for him being on the show.
The editing was really throwing me for a loop because I felt that the producers were harsher towards the women this season, more so than any other. I do not know if the producers felt like the audience wanted more drama over a love story, or they just hired people with darker views on life.
Anyway, after watching the show, following the edits, remaining as neutral as possible while keeping my eyes wide open, and reading this message board for everyone's opinion, I have come to the conclusion at this point that DeAnna is the F1. A funny sidenote is that Jason and Brad were surprised that none of us had a favorite this season. Very surprised!
I truly think that it helps to guess wrong about a show to not only learn humbleness, but it helps to keep a better focus on what I might be missing in the clues. I guessed wrong last season, as well as Bachelor 2 ~ wonderful learning experiences indeed.
