‘The Bachelor’ finale: Nikki Ferrell fires back, Juan Pablo Galavis shuns press tour
Are you still reeling from that insane, terrible finale of “The Bachelor” Monday night? Clearly, still are the people involved. For the first time in recent history, the show has actually tried to bury anything and everything stemming from what we saw on TV.
For a little bit of an example as to what we are talking about here, take a look at this. There was no “Good Morning America” interview this week, and at the moment no blog from really anyone involved in the process. There is no gigantic press tour planned, and while it was very clear from the “After the Final Rose” special last night that Chris Harrison was not a fan of Juan Pablo Galavis, he’s done very little on social media other than thank longtime fans for their support. Most of the other people in production have done the same thing, and acknowledged that this was not the ending or the season that most of them were hoping for.
What should they take from this? More than anything else, probably to just not listen to the public anymore. The people wanted Juan Pablo because of what they saw on Desiree Hartsock’s season, which really wasn’t enough to make an informed decision. Imagine what we could have had instead with a Drew Kenney or a Zak Waddell season. Maybe they also felt pressure to have a minority male lead after so many seasons of white guys … especially white guys from Texas. The truth of the matter is that this was a dud through and through, and all of the controversy revolving around Juan Pablo’s comments, and his not getting to be a part of “Dancing with the Stars,” probably all contributed to him wanting to throw up the middle finger at ABC … even though they were probably going to give him the key to the kingdom had he come across like a better person.
Clearly, there is one person that wants the world to shut up now, and that’s his new girlfriend. Nikki Ferrell, in her first comments on Twitter since the finale aired, was pretty darn blunt:
“Being in the public eye does NOT give you the right to say what you want to me. Your words hurt no matter what. Be ashamed of yourselves.”
We’re not entirely sure that this is what we would have said in her situation, mostly given the fact that she has decided to blanket every human being in together. Also, she’s telling longtime fans that they should be “ashamed” over being unhappy with the ending and the way it went. Are there fans that are over the line? Definitely, and we’ve seen many of them. But, there are also fans who are just disappointed that they invested months into this journey only to get laughed at in the end.
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DeFramed
March 13, 2014 @ 6:11 am
Catherine Lowe had a very low profile until the end. The plot simply showed up but there was very little plot development between the couple. I still can not figure that out: is not that privacy? Yes, some people are protected on the show and some people are not protected. It is the editing that makes this show one way or the other. Yes, it is mostly planned. Therefore, I agree with Juan, there is no real love when on the show: my opinion from the facts shown or implied. Seeing both two different endings really makes one wonder what the reality check is for love on TV. Juan also stated he will now be dating her one to one in his own words, of course…
Guest
March 12, 2014 @ 11:01 pm
It seems like Juan Pablo did the best he was comfortable with. It was the media and the public that wanted him to be the Bachelor, though he was reluctant, eventually must have be persuaded by the show’s producer to take on the role. Juan Pablo appears to be honest and sincere, but wanted to maintain some degree of privacy. That is his choice and though the show’s outcome may be different than the past, that was his presentation and provided the audience with a different finale. Why should the ladies not chosen be expressing their disappointment. Everyone lady can not be chosen as he only can select one. For Andi to express her disappointment would have been no difference that AshLee Frazier who was frown on for her negativity when she was not chosen. All the runner ups will be disappointed except for one. His communications do not have to be public as long as both parties have their own understanding.
Rachael
March 12, 2014 @ 2:41 am
The common theme with Juan Pablo is that he did not give the girls (Nikki included) the reassurance that they were looking for. His answers seemed vague and non committal. It seems that he shut the girls out and shutdown when questioned. This did not make him look authentic. My husband could see the look of disappointment on Nikki’s face.
stacey
March 11, 2014 @ 7:16 pm
I feel for Nikki. Shame on people. Even felt bad for Juan Pablo who had no choice but to be on the defense during his interviews with his luke warm reception. Chris Harrison acted like an antagonist, and was irritating in his demands for the love word. I think Juan was more serious than most in his quest for love by being so reluctant to propose, and say words others take to lightly. When he means it he will say it that is all. Until then it wouldn’t be genuine. Good on them for sticking to their guns. Nikki is the only one in the bunch with any sort of rational thoughts or common sense. And handled herself with well spoken words and strength.