What's up with that edit??!!

[justsaying]

I don't think anyone has ever been asked before the season was finished airing.

[Google]

 

[just logic]

Jillian is definately getting some positive press - someone to keep an eye on

[ironcat]

Originally Posted by justsaying

I don't think anyone has ever been asked before the season was finished airing.

I may be wrong, but I seem to remember Meredith being announced as the next Bachelorette at Blob's WTA.

[atem]

Originally Posted by justsaying

I don't think anyone has ever been asked before the season was finished airing.

I really don't think Jillian is the next Bachelorette. I don't know what game the show is playing...prob to keep good vibes with Jillian?

[justsaying]

Originally Posted by atem

I really don't think Jillian is the next Bachelorette. I don't know what game the show is playing...prob to keep good vibes with Jillian?

I think probing her popularity. Wasn't there a poll on the ABC site to gage the popularity of Jason, Jeremy,...?

[Bloomers]

Originally Posted by ironcat

This makes a lot of sense, especially with CH blatantly floating the idea at the WTA. Jillian has been edited as smart, funny, adventurous, interesting, caring, mature, and popular (all of which I have no doubt she is IRL), but she hadn't until then been portrayed as "hot" and "sexy", which are important requirements for The Bachelorette to have. Since Fleiss had originally decided to use someone new (whether chosen or unchosen) in the role, the overwhelmingly positive female response to Jillian has made him rethink this.

You have an excellent point. We saw and noted outstanding qualities in Jillian, but not one time did any of us ever describe her even in women's terms as "hot" or "sexy". In fact, we were a little concerned that they would have to spice her looks up a little physically if she were to be Bachelorette.
All of a sudden, to a group of men who have who have viewed this scene she is going to be the whole package - the entire enchilada. What will happen is Jason won't want her, but to all of those other guys, "his loss is their gain."
That is about the only thing that really makes a lot of sense out of that overexposed scene.

[atem]

Originally Posted by Bloomers

You have an excellent point. We saw and noted outstanding qualities in Jillian, but not one time did any of us ever describe her even in women's terms as "hot" or "sexy". In fact, we were a little concerned that they would have to spice her looks up a little physically if she were to be Bachelorette.
All of a sudden, to a group of men who have who have viewed this scene she is going to be the whole package - the entire enchilada. What will happen is Jason won't want her, but to all of those other guys, "his loss is their gain."
That is about the only thing that really makes a lot of sense out of that overexposed scene.

I just watched her on youtube on some Canadian morning show and she was fantastic! She totally would be a great Bachelorette.

[Arielflies]

The edit, as I saw it, owned up to its promise tonight with the ATFR disclosures.

Melissa's insecurity storyline ebbed during the actual FRC then racheted up again post FRC to a climax at the ATFR 1.

Jason's conflicted storyline rises right on through the FRC and culminates at the AFTR 1.

Molly's competitive storyline seemed to end at the FRC, but began to rise again at the AFTR 1 and culminated at the AFTR 2.

Jillian's friend storyline (even after benefits) was mellow enough to keep her fanbase and rocket her to favor as the next Bachelorette.

The romantic me really wanted to see a True Love story this time around; but the cynical me reminded that this is The Bachelor. No love stories, only stories of conflict which are supposed to be more life-like. I guess I need to read fiction to get a real love story.

I feel for Jillian who is outwardly strong, but inwardly soft. I hope her next storyline rises to a satisfactory conclusion for both her and her audience.

[Tiger Pride Mom]

Originally Posted by Living

and the sad thing about it is that we watch it. We actually keep the series going because WE watch it.

Not anymore. Not anymore. I feel like I've been a contributor to this monster for watching since Bachelor 1. And this is the 13th. A fitting, unlucky number on which to close this chapter of what used to be entertainment. I'm embarrassed.