‘The Bachelor’ debate: Would Chris Soules or Arie Luyendyk Jr. make for better lead?
In just two days, it is possible that ABC could announced their next “Bachelor” … though there is no confirmation that they will right now. Thanks to “Bachelor in Paradise” this summer, they may not feel the pressure to make anything clear for a few more weeks, and it seems like they may need the extra time.
We still wonder whether or not the scoop that Arie Luyendyk Jr. from Emily Maynard’s season is in the running is anything other than a trick to make us think that Chris Soules has competition for the role. Still, it’s worth exploring from multiple perspectives what each guy brings to the table.
The story – Chris is the lovable farmer who got his heart broken, and he still has that southern charm about him. Arie is an IndyCar driver who had his heart broken, as well, but it’s not as fresh in the minds of viewers. Winner: Chris.
Personality – Chris comes across as nice, but also a little bit dull. Arie, meanwhile, has a ton of energy and stands out in a room a little more. Winner: Arie.
Abs – You know the show loves these, right? We’ve already seen them from Chris, and he is the body type that the show loves to go for. Winner: Chris.
Potential for Arie – Just seeing what Arie went through on “The Bachelorette,” and also with him being around this franchise for a few years, we feel like there is so much more potential for crazy things to happen with him that straight-laced Chris. Winner: Arie.
Popularity – Arie was loved during his season, but there is always going to be a recency bias with this sort of thing. Winner: Chris.
Originality – We’ve already seen many small-town guys on the show, and there’s not going to be very much different from a Chris season than what we had with Sean Lowe or Brad Womack. Arie, meanwhile, feels more like a callback to one of the earlier seasons of the show with his job and travel experience. Winner: Arie.
In the end, we do think that it’s about even when you look at the components that go into this. We’d prefer to see Arie in the lead personally, but feel like Chris is still the frontrunner.
Who do you want to see in the lead this coming season?
rachel
July 27, 2014 @ 12:11 am
I think Chris is the better choice of the two. He hasn’t slept with half the women from the franchaise. Also, Chris’ story is better and I loved his family. Also, I think Chris should be picked as The Bachelor because I think that is the only reason that Andi kept him around, at a certain point, yes Chris is a nice guy and one sexy farmer, but let’s be honest Andi was Never picking Chris because he lived in Iowa. If Chris wasn’t keep longer so he could be the Bachelor, then I feel sorry for him again because he is getting screwed by ABC. Plus, Arie can get all the girls he wants because he travels and lives in Arizona. Chris lives in a town of 700 people who he knows and who are all too old for him. This show is a great chance for Chris to find a wife. I also think that Chris will be more sincere about finding a wife than Arie. Chris is my choice for Bachelor. But, if it’s not Chris, ABC should consider Marquel.
MrsCarter101
July 27, 2014 @ 2:42 pm
If ABC is seriously considering Arie and Chris isn’t a lock for the next Bachelor then they need to take a serious look at Marquel. He’s easily the best pick for the position.
rachel
July 27, 2014 @ 7:28 pm
I second that,Jessa. But, I do think that all Chris has to do is sign on the dotted line. ABC is just trying to throw us off.
MrsCarter101
July 28, 2014 @ 12:16 am
I think so too. Chris has it in the bag, but they are making us believe that they are seriously looking at Arie.