The father of Alberta-born Bachelorette star Jillian Harris said it would be “fantastic” to see his 30-year-old daughter find her future husband in a crop of 30 suitors vying for her affections.
“I hope she meets someone that has honest and great feelings for her, and they can move forward after the show to create a solid relationship that could possibly turn into a marriage, and hopefully, a family,” said her father Glen Harris from his home in Kelowna.
He and fans across North America can soon find out what happens in Harris’ quest for love as the fifth season of the show, featuring Canada’s first Bachelorette, premieres tonight on Citytv and ABC.
Jillian, a restaurant designer and Peace River native, won over viewers when she appeared on the 13th instalment of the Bachelor and made it to the final three.
The show’s star, 32-year-old Jason Mesnick, ended up giving his final rose to Melissa Rycroft and later dumped her for runner-up Molly Malaney.
He drew criticism from fans for his change of heart, but Jillian told reporters in a conference call earlier this week that she holds no ill-will towards Mesnick and that the two have remained friends.
“It’s the type of character she is. She never holds a vendetta (against) anyone in any situation and she’s a compassionate, loving human being,” Glen said.
While Glen said he is not at liberty to divulge any details of the show, he said he is extremely excited for Jillian and prepared to watch today’s two-hour premiere surrounded by family and friends.
“We won’t have a big bash or event
because first thing the next day, we’ll be heading (out of town),” he said. “But we’re all looking forward to it big time. It’s been an enormous event in Jillian’s life and it’s affected ours as well. We’re super proud of the way she has handled herself.”
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