So the massive story in Bachelor Nation this week was the story by Deadline that dropped on Friday night, the ol’ Friday evening information dump, that was a scathing hit piece on the Bachelor manufacturing group. What’s happening behind the scenes of this present is one thing we don’t hear about a lot. We heard it when it occurred with Fleiss and his troubles that led to him finally getting booted from the franchise. However the superb a part of this piece was the very fact you had producers who’re nonetheless employed by the present overtly criticizing it. Granted, they didn’t connect their names to it. However studying that article, in case you’re Claire Freelund or Bennett Graebner, aren’t you on the warpath now looking for out what individuals who work beneath you’re overtly going behind your again and taking pictures at you to the media? I imply, what they stated wasn’t flawed. Doing Jenn unhealthy like they did at her ATFR deserved to be referred to as out, and allegedly that was all Claire’s name. I feel it will in the end result in only a full rehaul of the manufacturing group. It’s not like Claire and Bennett are presently main this franchise to document scores numbers, proper? So in case you proceed doing the identical factor with the identical leaders, how can they anticipate completely different outcomes? Looks like they’re on brief leash and I anticipate adjustments within the greater ups to occur sooner fairly than later.
Try Courtney Robertson’s “After Actuality” podcast at present as she has an interview with Jonathon Rone, one in every of Joan’s males from the “Golden Bachelorette,” who simply in the previous couple of days turned single once more. I don’t know when this present is about to decide on the subsequent Golden Bachelor, however I gotta think about Jonathon has gotta be the entrance runner now that he’s single, proper? He was undoubtedly properly favored by the followers. Then once more, so have been most of Joan’s males. Nicely apart from Gil. And possibly the dude that got here in second. I’m blanking on his title proper now. However all the opposite ones? Followers liked them. I’d say Jonathon has obtained to be a best choice as they select their second Golden Bachelor. Undoubtedly extra of a character than Gerry. Regardless, in case you’re not bought on Jonathon, go hearken to him on Courtney’s podcast at present. And after that, head on over to Name Her Daddy to hearken to Monica Lewinsky. That story will at all times fascinate me. I do know she’s finished interviews prior to now, however has she ever finished an hour sit down and discuss every part? Actually to hearken to that and I’ll have ideas on the Every day Roundup tomorrow.
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The Problem All-stars-
Agree with you that it’s not the very best. What do you suppose would make it higher? In my view (not nearly All-Stars however concerning the common Problem as properly):
-I can’t determine a rhyme-or-reason to lots of the contestant casting. Some are from so way back and have been so inconsequential that I don’t even keep in mind them or am not invested in them. Why do they solid these randoms (let’s face it: they’re by no means going to win or make good TV in any case)? It appears like I’m not gonna watch All-Stars this season. I’m already too far behind and I doubt I’ll catch up. I don’t know why I can’t get into it. I assume it may very well be due to among the casting the place I don’t keep in mind these folks, what they did, who their ex was, who their rival was and why, and so forth.
-Conversely, some contestants are new and from completely different originating collection (like random “survivor,”/“Massive brother” contestants-especially those from completely different nations) that they solid them for a single “Problem” season and proper as I get invested in them, they go away for 5-10 seasons after which come again, then hastily we’re imagined to care about their backstory or keep in mind their alliances/enemies/storylines from 5 years in the past?!? Precisely. I really feel like at the least on the common Problem, I do know everybody there. Sure, they’ll usher in folks from abroad reveals every so often that I’ve by no means heard of. However after one season, then I do know who they’re so I’m acquainted.
Like decide a lane, MTV/Paramount+ : both recycle outdated contestants constantly each season till they’re all 60 and the present dissolves, or give us contemporary contestants however maintain them on constantly for a couple of seasons so we have now a while to get invested in them and their storylines till it’s time for a brand new crop.
I’ve been watching the problem because it began once I was an adolescent so I’m not simply being negative- I feel the each day challenges and elimination challenges are continuously artistic and evolving so I can solely deliver my ideas again to the solid when it comes to the place it’s missing. (In addition they stopped doing enjoyable twists just like the “redemption home”- would like to see that once more the place there may be basically a secret parallel home of challengers competing to get again within the recreation.)
Oh final thought- this season of All-Stars appears fully uneven. I do know you haven’t watched it, however let’s say within the final elimination problem (SPOILER) KellyAnn/Sylvia completed the puzzle on the EXACT similar time as Adam/Steve, how are two contestants with the mixed weight of most likely 225# imagined to match up in opposition to two contestants with the mixed weight of most likely 375# In holding up ropes/chains? (P.s. that is NOT a gender/weight factor— only a straight-up health/power remark).
Do you suppose the Problem adjusts weights/distances of sure challenges to be proportionate to every contestant so it’s an excellent taking part in area or do you suppose issues “are simply the best way they’re”?
PLEASE have extra former or present Problem contestants in your podcast!
Thanks! Can’t wait to listen to any ideas!
Remark: Yeah it does look like sure challenges have been simply not meant for sure folks to win. There’s at all times been rumors that they don’t need Bananas going dwelling early both in order that they do no matter they’ll to maintain him there. Individuals have been saying that for years. I’m certain there’s one thing to it.
Hey Steve,
In its bio, ABC describes Grant as a “day dealer”. Is it that the gals on the present don’t notice that “day dealer” is code for “unemployed,” or do they only not care?
Remark: I imply, day dealer is a job. Whether or not or not you suppose it’s a profitable or profitable one I assume is determined by how good you’re.
Boy, once I heard Darva was going to be on, I couldn’t wait to hearken to it, I believed to myself, What a blast from the previous! I actually loved it, I keep in mind watching it. I listened to it on the weekend the place I might hearken to the entire thing, she most likely obtained like $500,000 for posing for Playboy, I feel I keep in mind listening to that. Jenny McCarthy posed for playboy very long time in the past, she was on Oprah and stated she obtained $25,000 for it, wow what an enormous distinction, that’s earlier than she was well-known. It was a fantastic interview, you actually nailed it, not one bit boring for being lengthy, I might have listened extra, however I feel you lined every part.
Remark: I used to be considering both $250k or $500k. For her to say it was life altering and she or he was in a position to assist out household, it was undoubtedly six figures and I are likely to suppose it was minimal $250k. If it was truly $1 million, that wouldn’t shock me both.
Hey Steve –
I believed it was fairly intelligent to have 500 Miles performed in a basic music type as The Proclaimers are a Scottish rock duo. I ponder what number of different remaining 4 contestants by no means obtained a one on one date. 2. Corinne on Nick’s season, and Kendall on Arie’s season.
On Particular Forces, they talked about the trolling and on-line bullying confronted by Travis Kelce’s ex. It’s superb that having one’s ex date a celebrity would lead to that. Trolls gonna troll. She received the present for Christ sakes, and all she obtained was Swifties trolling her on-line. I like Taylor Swift. You realize this. However the Swiftie Military is uncontrolled typically.
I’m watching the final episodes of Cobra Kai and Ralph Macchio’s hair is trying very toupee-ish.
I maintain seeing photos of Invoice Belichick and his girlfriend and surprise in the event that they made a really profitable man who appeared like him the Golden Bachelor with contestants of their 20s and 30s, would any of the ladies stick round. Nicely, they’d by no means do it.
Darva podcast: Strictly to grasp the story higher, I did a picture seek for her Playboy photos – wow! To me, her present was an unintentional model of Joe Millionaire. I don’t keep in mind having adverse views of her again then. I used to be extra centered on how the present didn’t vet the man to ensure he was a multi-millionaire or in the event that they knew and didn’t care or if he was merely a liar who tricked them one way or the other. Jay Thomas, the host, was married to Carla on Cheers and was additionally on Mork and Mindy. Problem: Say “nurse anesthetist” 3 occasions quick. That’s proper. It saved escaping me. Carla on Cheers. Thanks. And sure, each time I see “anesthetist” I wish to mispronounce it.
On the earth of politics and soccer, I actually loved former kicker Chris Kluwe’s speech protesting a plaque celebrating a library additionally celebrating MAGA. Screw the kicker for the Chiefs!
Remark: Enjoyable Reality: Chris Kluwe went to my highschool. I’m 7 years older than him so he wasn’t there once I was there. One other Enjoyable Reality: He kicked a 60yd FG as time expired to win a playoff recreation his senior 12 months.
Hello Steve
Thanks for the heads up that Hometown dates are arising subsequent already. I really feel just like the season simply began and don’t really feel that Grant has any actual connections to any of those ladies. However when you concentrate on it, he hasn’t actually gotten to know them that properly but. As it’s, it’s a stretch to imagine that somebody may very well be able to suggest within the size of a typical season, however they lobbed off two full weeks of attending to know them. Have you ever heard what the explanation for the shortened season is? Not that I actually care as I’m not discovering this season very entertaining. Approach an excessive amount of Carolina drama, which, such as you talked about in your Every day Roundup, is apparent onerous to look at. Grant should be feeling like a jerk watching the season again! I’ve talked to some associates who’re Bachelor followers and everybody agrees that this season is an actual dud. Perhaps as a result of, after watching the Joan’s golden season, we’re all spoiled having a solid of characters who get alongside and like one another.
Do the producers actually suppose that watching Carolina act like a spoiled toddler is entertaining? In the event that they wish to enhance the success ratio of the couple lasting, shortening the season certain isn’t serving to. It’s too unhealthy they sabotaged Grant’s season. He was my decide for Bachelor and I had appeared ahead to watching. Perhaps it’s only a unhealthy batch of ladies? I’m not warming as much as any of them. And I really feel Like Zoey obtained robbed. I feel she might be the very best match for him. I do like Latia, however I feel the explanation he didn’t decide her is her faith. That, to me is a deal breaker.
Remark: Nicely the difficulty is now until the present begins doubling up on episodes each season, due to the school FB playoff ending later in January, the present is beginning later, however it will probably’t end later in March. Bear in mind, it ALWAYS used to begin the primary Monday in January. And even went up in opposition to the school FB nationwide championship in Week 2. However that’s when the nat’l championship aired on ESPN. Now it’s on ABC and goes deeper in January. So sadly, it’s doable this may very well be the brand new norm. We received’t know for certain till subsequent season.
Hello Steve…
I haven’t watched newest Bachelor episode but however will stream tonight.
I needed to snort if you puzzled why the string quartet was taking part in the five hundred miles tune as a result of i consider it as one of the crucial Scottish sounding songs ever, in a meme type of manner. The Proclaimers are a Scottish duo, so I’m guessing it was only a recognizable nod to Scotland.
Additionally, listened to Ben & Ashley’s podcast and so they declare from an “inside manufacturing” supply that BIP can be in Puerto Rico or Dominican Republic. That doesn’t precisely slender it down however solely tells me it received’t be in Sayulita, MX I assume.
Remark: I haven’t heard but however that’s an terrible lot farther away than Mexico. Undoubtedly not in Sayulita anymore. I reported {that a} 12 months in the past. That place is underneath new administration and so they don’t need the present there anymore.
Hey Steve, I’ve been listening to your podcast for a pair years now. I find it irresistible. That is the primary time I needed to message you lol Are you certain everyone seems to be blaming Carolina for the drama? I get that being alone was form of asking for consideration, however how will you anticipate Carolina to have the power to pretend smiles in direction of the women who’re continuously scolding her and saying underhanded feedback to one another about her? I simply really feel that she was in a troublesome spot and couldn’t get out of her new position. Due to the drama, I ended up not liking any of the women besides Alexe, the one non-problematic one.
Remark: I feel from every part I learn on socials, it was most individuals bothered by Carolina as a result of she was appearing like a toddler. Sure, the others ostracized her, but it surely was due to her conduct. And on the group date, Carolina sat by herself on her personal. Nothing occurred on that group date but to the place any of the ladies made her wish to go sit by herself.
Hello Steve,
I’m so joyful you’re into Love is Blind cuz I at all times love to listen to your tackle issues. For the {couples} who get engaged early, ie Monica and Joey this season, what do they do for the remainder of the pod portion – do they stick with the opposite ladies/males within the dwelling quarters? Or do they go keep in a resort someplace? OR, is that simply an editting trick and everybody will get engaged across the similar time?
Thanks, as at all times, for conserving us entertained and within the know!
Remark: It’s a great query that I don’t essentially have the reply to since I’m nonetheless fairly new to LIB. I’ve solely watched seasons 6, 7, and eight. The actual fact they obtained engaged on the finish of episode 3, and the reveal was in the beginning of episode 3 – and we had 6 episodes within the pods – makes me suppose possibly they didn’t get engaged on the finish with everybody, however presumably later than they confirmed. However I don’t know for certain.
Steve,
I’m considering that aside from an enormous snub of Zoe, the explanation Litia obtained the second solo date was as a result of they couldn’t simply drop the faith problem on Grant when he confirmed up in Utah. However, I’m questioning how that didn’t come up on their first date. Do you suppose the producers advised Litia to carry off on that data to set this up?
Simply watched the newest Paradise episode. Holy shit!
Remark: It’s doable they did. And Zoe not getting a 1-on-1 was purposely finished. And I don’t suppose the reason for it was actually a great one both. As a result of they’d had “moments” earlier within the season, Grant felt she didn’t want one? Yeah, that’s fairly weak. It’s now occurred 3 occasions, and a pair of of the three ended up even attending to remaining 3, however nobody will ever win this present and not using a 1-on-1. Simply is not sensible.
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