Oh, Ashley...

So, the worst Bachelorette ever finally had a good talk with Bentley and told him to get lost. Thank you. What followed was more interesting. Ashley told JP on her one-on-one date about the whole thing and he handled it like a man. (I'm telling you, they have great chemistry together.) But when she told the rest of the guys at the cocktail party, a few of them got upset about it. Mickey left early and Blake was sent home due to being unkind to Ashley about the situation. Boys, boys, boys. She just shared her heart with you. And what did you do? You made her feel even worse, when she was trying to make things better.

Did anyone else get a kick out of Ames at the group date? My goodness! Ali, previous Bachelorette, thinks he was drunk. I think he was just showing he was becoming more comfortable with her. I told my hubby last night that even though I think JP will be the last one standing, Ames is such a sweet guy that you can't help but root for him. And that doesn't mean to cheer him on for Ashley, but that he will eventually find the right girl because he seems like such a sweetheart.

After each episode, they give you a "sneak preview" of the weeks to come. And, boy, was it a doozy. They showed enough to make us think that someone (like Bentley) could be back later and that whoever she chooses in the end doesn't reciprocate her love. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if that happens. She has seriously been an emotional basket case. Her feelings are up and down all the time and it seems she can't make good decisions. This will all bite her in the rear if she doesn't start getting serious about the process.

I hope the producers take note of how terrible a Bachelorette she has been. Just because she may have at one time been the popular choice, doesn't mean she was the right one. Her wishy-washy ways during Brad's season should have given them a clue to how crazy her time on the show would be. The reason Ali worked so well is because she knew what she wanted. And when her time came, she made all the right choices. Let's hope Ashley is getting some counsel from Ali before she winds up alone in the end, again.

What I've Been Watching

Okay...I haven't updated lately on the shows I've been watching. Guess I should start with the one that has my attention every week...

The Bachelorette
Ashley as the Bachelorette was not something I was entirely happy with. I feel she lacks the emotional connection with the audience as did Ali or Brad. But since she's the only one we have to work with, let me share a few comments.

Bentley. UGH. Michelle (from Brad's second season) warned Ashley about Bentley coming on the show and his true intentions. But Ashley, ignoring that warning, fell in love with the guy. He is a two-faced liar! Of course, we see it...but she is unaware of what he is saying about her behind her back. I think the warning should have been enough to cause doubt, but Ashley is too blind to see it. And sometimes I feel like she talks about him all the time just to take us off the trail. I'm tired of hearing about the guy, honestly.

Now that it has been a couple weeks, I'll make my official guess. Let me start by saying that I had a really hard time picking someone right away because of our red herring, Bentley. JP stood out in the first few episodes to grab my attention, but Ames had a great date this week. I'm thinking JP will be the final one standing in the end, but Ames will make it pretty far. When you look at Ames, he seems like the type who is a stuck-up, pretty boy. But he really was humble, sweet, and genuine. Like I said, he will get far.

The reason I think JP will be the last one standing is by seeing the way he and Ashley interact with each other already. They seem to connect well and after seeing how they were on the beach in the rain, you can't help but wonder if she talks about Bentley to distract you from the instant attraction she had for JP. (Almost like Ali with Roberto. You could tell early on that they were made for each other. Justin and Frank provided constant distraction.)

By the way, I would like to put my vote in for the next Bachelor...West! He's got one of those stories like Emily from last season. He really seems like a nice guy, too. I tweeted Chris Harrison with my vote, and I hope he takes it into consideration. Of course, next season will be the return of "Bachelor Pad." The only thing I am looking forward to is seeing Jake and Vienna in the same house. We will get to see their true colors. My guess is that Vienna will try her hardest to make Jake look like a jerk, only to backfire when we see how nice a guy he really is.

The Voice
I have really enjoyed this show. I like that it's not as drawn out as American Idol. It's short, sweet, and to the point. The live shows have been a blast to watch as well. I don't care for some of the outfits the girls wear, though. I thought live television learned their lesson with Janet Jackson and the famous "wardrobe malfunction." Anyway, only two weeks left before we find out who "The Voice" will be.

America's Got Talent
This is another show that can kinda get a little drawn out. But I have enjoyed watching the banter between Howie and Piers each week. One of the main reasons I watch this show is to get ideas for my puppet group. (I loved the Silhouettes! Don't know how far they will go in competition but what a great idea!) They are still in the audition rounds. Live shows don't start for a few more weeks.

Well, that's all for now. This week is going to be crazy with Teen Camp and VBS at my church. We are also in the middle of our puppet performances for the season. I hope to write again before the end of the week. Later!

Emotional Roller Coaster

Let me say it at least one time...I TOLD YOU SO! I knew Brad would choose Emily in the end. She has been the favorite from the very beginning. Even his family knew she was the one for him. Watching the show last night and the proposal was beautiful. You could really tell they were in love.

Then...

Brad is interviewed during the "After the Final Rose" special and says that he and Emily have been having a hard time. They have postponed their wedding twice and broken up at least once. Emily later confirmed what he said and admitted that she watched the show each Monday which made her emotionally distressed. Chris Harrison really wanted to help their relationship out, so he brought in the previous bachelor/bachelorettes that had successful relationships to give some advice. I really hope Brad and Emily will look to them for help as they try to work this all out.

The best part of the "After" special was when Brad brought her ring back, correctly sized. He told her that it meant more to him today than it did the day he proposed if she would accept it. She did! Hopefully, they will do as Emily said and "start over with a clean slate." I know it must have been hard to watch Brad with the other girls each week. And then, they had to keep their proposal a secret for 3 months. During that time, she was still in Raleigh, and he in Austin. I talked to my hubby after the show to get his thoughts on their relationship. He felt that they were seriously trying their best to make it work and things would get better soon. I hope so.

This morning, I woke up to the news that Ashley H. is the new "Bachelorette." I am not really happy with this decision but I guess it'll grow on me. I really felt that a new girl would have been better. I guess people are already emotionally invested in Ashley and want to see her do well. Probably better for the ratings because of that. The next season of "Bachelorette" airs May 23.