The Bachelorette

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) After the new star of The Bachelor was revealed last week, ABC received a collective "wow" reaction from fans. Just not the type of "wow" they were looking for. Here's a look at some of the pros and cons of Jake Pavelka. Think he'll be worth watching when The Bachelor when the long-running show r...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Brad Womack rejected DeAnna Pappas on The Bachelor finaleDeAnna rejected Jason Mesnick on The Bachelorette finaleJason rejected Jillian Harris prior to The Bachelor finale Should the next Bachelor be Jake Pavelka, Kiptyn Locke or Reid Rosenthal?

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Austin, Tex., resident Laurel Kagay was just minding her own business and watching The Bachelorette Monday. Then suddenly, her name was mentioned. Oddly enough, Laurel is also linked to another famous name in The Bachelor franchise - Brad Womack, the Texan who chose no one on his season fin...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Sacked by Jillian: Michael and Jesse. The Bachelorette spoilers: Wes goes home next week. Bank on it. Kiptyn Locke has reportedly signed a deal to become the next Bachelor. Stay tuned there. Is Kiptyn Locke going to be the next Bachelor? We think so.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Because as Jason Mesnick, Melissa Rycroft and Molly Malaney proved to record ratings, what's "reality" TV without a compelling, manipulated story to tell? On to next week's "hometown" dates: Reid (one-on-one date); Kiptyn (group date); Wes, Jesse and Michael (rose ceremony).

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Rumors of a Leighton Meester sex tape pop up - and appear legit.Tom Brady goes for two (kids), gets Gisele Bundchen pregnant.Al Roker really does not like Speidi. He's far from alone there.Proving that the recession is far from over and that even ABC shows can feel the pinch, Ed bolted The Bache...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) The girlfriend mystery remains unsolved, but things got a lot more interesting on The Bachelorette last night. In an unexpected twist, hunky Ed decided to choose his career over love, proving that even The Bachelorette cannot escape the recession. Out: Ed (work), Mark (rose ceremony).

By matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) As The Bachelorette continues to come under fire for allegedly paying off various suitors, Jillian Harris doesn't appear to have a care in the world. On her chosen suitor: I'm a firm believer that I made the right decision. The relationship failing is a fear, but I can't control that. If it hap...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) If you recall, "Reality Steve" knew Bachelor Jason Mesnick would choose Melissa Rycroft at the final rose ceremony, then dump her for Molly Malaney on the "After the Final Rose" special. However he gets them, he knows his Bachelor spoilers.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) The venerable host and pimp of The Bachelorette, Chris Harrison, was kind enough as always to divulge, in his weekly blog with EW, some of what went on behind the scenes of the ABC hit. Here are some of his thoughts and comments ... This is where I have to admit it's different for me to host The Bache...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) After narrowing the field from 16 to 13 last week, Jillian Harris cut three more last night on The Bachelorette, including both Juan and his nemesis David. Sacked by Jillian Harris: Mike (two-on-one date); Juan, David (rose ceremony).

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) That dude is literally good at everything, which sucks." - disgruntled, competing Bachelorette competitor, on Kiptyn Follow the jump for a second preview of tonight's episode of The Bachelorette, in which Jillian takes the guys curling. She's Canadian, don'cha know.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) February 2009: Melissa Rycroft. This ex-cheerleader won the hearts of millions on The Bachelor - and millions more after Jason Mesnick chose her, only to dump her for runner-up Molly Malaney, securing M-Ry a spot on Dancing with the Stars!

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Monday night on The Bachelorette, Jillian Harris sent home one of the seemingly nicest guys, with one of the saddest stories, in Sasha Petrovic. Sasha was apparently not measuring up to the unemployed bartender, struggling country musician and tattooed rage-a-holic, among others.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) In week three, The Bachelorette took a trip back in time to the Old West, while tensions heated up at the house as the fight for Jillian Harris raged on. The self-described "refined hick" was definitely in her element this week. Below, she shares some impressions on all the latest Bacheloret...

By matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) The future of Jon and Kate Gosselin as a couple is even less promising than that of Jillian Harris and whatever schmo she chooses on The Bachelorette. (No offense, Jake Pavelka.)

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) This week's episode of The Bachelorette, the third of the current season, featured some atrocious acting, more of Wes' lame singing, a one-on-one date with fan favorite Ed, Tanner P.'s fetish and David's rapidly escalating rage. We've always maintained that The Bachelor / The Bachelore...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) The last season of The Bachelor was defined by spoilers. Will this season of The Bachelorette offer any such clues? We've got nothing that good here, however, Jillian Harris made an interesting comment to E! Online. Jillian meets Jake in the season premiere of The Bachelorette.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) After narrowing the field from 20 to 16 in last week's episode, Jillian Harris' third week as The Bachelorette featured the dismissal of three more suitors. Rose recipients: Ed and Robby (earlier); Jake, Reid, Mark, Jesse, Tanner P., Wes, Juan, Michael, Kiptyn, Mike, and David (rose cere...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Monday night's episode of The Bachelorette featured a surprise vote, a date that turned into a race, a foot fetish, and even some full frontal nudity. Naturally, venerable Bachelorette host-pimp Chris Harrison had plenty of material for his weekly blog this time around. Here are some exc...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Rose recipients: Wes, Jake, Mike (post-hot dates); Juan (voted off by guys, only to be saved by Jillian); Jesse, David, Ed, Sasha, Mark, Michael, Tanner P. (for some reason), Kiptyn, Reid, Robby, Tanner F., Brad (rose ceremony). Packing their bags: Julien, Brian, Mathue, Simon.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) One has a foot fetish. One is a breakdancing instructor. Another dude who claims to have a number one single ... in Chihuahua, Mexico! Yes, to put it mildly, the season premiere of The Bachelorette introduced some colorful characters. Just another day in the life of The Bachelorette!

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Kris Allen won American Idol. More incredibly, Adam Lambert did not win American Idol. On a side Idol note, an odd bikini battle took place. Shawn Johnson won Dancing With the Stars. More incredibly, Melissa Rycroft did not win Dancing With the Stars. Oh well, she's still hot. Speaking of Meliss...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Follow the jump for some more thoughts, this time from Chris Harrison, venerable Bachelor and Bachelorette host-pimp for 18 seasons, on Monday's show ... Kyle, if your gonna roll up on The Bachelorette in a Members Only jacket, you can't think you have game - you better have major game. No rose...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Last night, Jillian took a look back at her previous quest for reality TV romance on The Bachelor, then met her suitors for this season. Let's get to it ... Chris Harrison welcomes Jillian back to The Bachelor house, and she looks breathtaking in a long white dress. She makes a pimp so proud. Plus 11.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Remember how last week, when we posted about Monday's season premiere of The Bachelorette featuring a dance-off among two of Jillian's 30 suitors? Well, those Bachelorette spoilers were apparently based on incomplete intel. The Bachelorette Season Premiere Sneak Preview

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Jillian Harris says her hot tub scene with Jason Mesnick made her dad's jaw drop on The Bachelor, but she's not clearing the air about what happened. The Bachelorette premieres Monday, May 18 at 9 pm on ABC. Click to enlarge some photos of its gorgeous new star, past and present:

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) What magical dates await Jillian Harris on The Bachelorette? Chris Harrison's pimp-like role will not be challenged. He is king. Step off.Tensions will mount and sparks will fly as the gentlemen vie for the first impression rose and every one thereafter. The Bachelorette is back, people!

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) In a stunning, first-ever twist; five strikingly handsome late arrivals crash the party late! Jillian Harris thus becomes the first person in the history of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette to have 30 suitors - not just 25 - to select from!

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) The couple married in 2003 after Trista chose Ryan as the winner of season one of The Bachelorette. Ryan Sutter remains the only final rose recipient from 17 seasons of The Bachelor and Bachelorette to still be with the person who doled it out.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Jillian Harris may or may not be the hottest Canadian on TV, but she made her mark on The Bachelor - and will do so again as Canada's first star of The Bachelorette! TURNING THE TABLES: Having finished as Jason Mesnick's third-favorite girl on The Bachelor, Jillian Harris will be doling out...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Fan favorite Jillian Harris landed her own show as the next star of The Bachelorette. After being spurned on the "After the Final Rose" special Melissa Rycroft scored a spot on Dancing with the Stars and is already a bona fide hit. Who really won this season of The Bachelor?

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) All of of which set the stage for the most unpredictable "After the Final Rose" event in The Bachelor history - as host Chris Harrison accurately hyped it. And that, he says, is the true impact of Jason Mesnick. Will Jason and Molly get married?

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Relatives of ABC's first Canadian Bachelorette, the awesome Jillian Harris, are keeping their hopes up and fingers crossed that the restaurant designer and Jason Mesnick castoff will find love a second time on reality TV. Now Jillian Harris, 29, will have her pick of 25 eligible suitors.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) As the fallout from the season finale of The Bachelor continues, Access Hollywood claims to have uncovered personal e-mails between Jason Mesnick and Melissa Rycroft, his chosen fiancee who he dumped on national TV four minutes later.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) As The Bachelorette star Jillian follows DeAnna Pappas, who infamously rejected Jason Mesnick on The Bachelor finale after being spurned herself by Brad Womack on the previous Bachelor finale. It's the circle of life, Bachelor style.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Finally, Chris announces the new star of The Bachelorette: Jillian Harris! Share your thoughts below, and click to enlarge more pictures of Jason, Melissa, Molly, and the great Chris Harrison on last night's finale of The Bachelor:

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) You may remember Jesse Csincsak as Jason Mesnick's erstwhile rival for the love of DeAnna Pappas on The Bachelorette. Below are excerpts from a new interview Jesse did in which he sounds off on Jason's starring turn on The Bachelor ... Q: What advice would you give Jason Mesnick right now?

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) The celebrity gossip world is buzzing over The Bachelor spoilers that claim Jason Mesnick chooses Melissa Rycroft in New Zealand, only to dump her for Molly Malaney on the "After the Final Rose" special immediately following the finale. Q: Would you do The Bachelorette?

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Could Jason Mesnick possibly end up with DeAnna Pappas after all this time? She shattered his heart on The Bachelorette. Might he similarly crush the hopes and dreams of both Molly Malaney and Melissa Rycroft in The Bachelor season finale?

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Following three spectacular New Zealand dates on The Bachelor, star Jason Mesnick had to narrow the field of three - Jillian, Melissa and Molly - to two. ET: It has to be hard to get to the final three and not win Jason's heart. If asked, would you consider being the next The Bachelorette?

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Tonight on The Bachelor, Jason Mesnick takes the final three bachelorettes to New Zealand for overnight dates - where the fantasy suite may or may not be in play. The Bachelor: Week Seven Preview The Bachelor: Bungee Jumping Tell us, who do you think will win The Bachelor?

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) It's where Brad Womack was turned off by Bettina Bell's dad, Tessa Horst caught Andy Baldwin's eye, Lorenzo Lamas made a ridiculous cameo with daughter Shayne, and on the most recent The Bachelorette, Jason fell for DeAnna Pappas. Tell us, who do you think will win The Bachelor?

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Does Jason Mesnick shun favorite Melissa Rycroft? Or does he send Naomi packing? Is Molly Malaney the cutest thing ever? Will DeAnna Pappas return again? Jason Mesnick and DeAnna Pappas on The Bachelorette season finale. Jason and Melissa: A Bachelor Tribute

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) On Jason Mesnick comparing her experience to his on The Bachelorette: "[Jason] said, 'Don't be afraid that you haven't gotten to know me too well yet, there's plenty of time. I was one of the guys who got to know [DeAnna Pappas] last.'"

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Although Jesse Csincask, who got dumped by Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas last November following a whirlwind courtship and engagement, admits he is not really “focused on dating,” he says he's made a connection with his fellow bachelorette: The subject of DeAnna Pappas never popped up.

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Whatever the reason, you'd be hard-pressed to convince us Jason Mesnick is not the hottest star in The Bachelor history. And we don't think we're alone there. Case in point: Monday's episode of The Bachelor, which provided enough shirtless, slow-motion shots of the 32-year-old to send us...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Millions of viewers were stunned when DeAnna Pappas rejected his proposal, as he dropped to one knee to profess his love in the season finale of The Bachelorette. Follow the jump for a slideshow of Jason Mesnick on The Bachelor ... Jason Mesnick Slideshow

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Well, get ready to bawl your eyes out again when The Bachelor's Jason Mesnick gets engaged during the final rose ceremony, according to host Chris Harrison. Jason Mesnick - who was dumped by DeAnna Pappas on The Bachelorette finale in July - has already confirmed that he is engaged. We will g...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) The new season of The Bachelor doesn’t begin airing until January 5, but Jason Mesnick says that he did find love this time on ABC’s reality dating series. His marriage proposal to DeAnna Pappas was thwarted when she chose pro snowboarder Jesse Csincsak. They later broke up, which shocked M...

By steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) Sleepless in Seattle, it's not. But Jason Mesnick, a.k.a. the nice guy DeAnna Pappas shot down in favor of Jesse Csincsak on The Bachelorette season finale, may be an even bigger hit with ladies than the Tom Hanks flick. “I’ve gotten thousands of comments from fans,” Jason Mesnick said.