Just got a sweet phone call from my boss' wife saying that Brad is going to be on Ellen tomorrow. Tune in and let's discuss!
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About Me
- Lincee
- My older sister taught me at a young age to say the ABCs, so when it was time to learn them in school, I memorized them backwards, and it has been my "stupid human trick" since I was five years old. I can also talk like I’m stuck in a closet.
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AWESOME! There is a clip on People.com of her saying she is sorry for calling Brad a jerk. :)
Did you see DD on Ellen Tuesday? I happened to be home sick and caught it. Ellen asked her if Brad changed his mind, if she'd take him back. DD squirmed a little and said he'd have to promise her the world. Ellen told her "Don't do it!"
Deanne was interviewed by her hometown paper, "Atlanta Journal Constitution" and she said that he never said that he loved her but now she's a fan of the show. Here's the link.
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/stories/2007/11/24/buzz1124.html
Ok, so my friend at UGA is cousins with our man, Brad. Below is an e-mail send to his cousin in response to the show and the media attention he has been getting. I thought it was interesting and it makes me love him EVEN MORE!
...oh and I definitely applied for the Bachelor 2 nights ago... WISH ME LUCK! :)
Peggy,
I don't really know where to begin my email because I don't know if you're
part of the half of America that is disgusted with my choice or part of the
half that respects it. I am hoping that you are of the latter; if not, I
hope this email will at least answer some of the questions that have been
thrown my way in the last few days.
First, let me say this. I did not ask to do the show; a friend of mine
submitted my information because she thought I would make a good candidate.
In fact, my initial reaction to the producers was "absolutely not".
Hollywood can be very convincing when it wants to be and after some time I
agreed to give it a shot. I truly went on The Bachelor to try to find a
good woman that I may develop strong feelings for. That is the only reason.
I did not go on it for publicity of the bars. I did not go on it to use as
some sort of "stepping stone" into entertainment. I simply went on the show
to use it as it was meant to be used...to try to find a romantic interest.
Yes, it's unconventional but also adventurous at the sime time.
I had no idea what I was getting myself into (but that is another story that
would take too long to write in an email). I want to clear up some
misconceptions of the general public that I can only hope you and the rest
of the family are not inclined to believe.
First: Due to my contract, I was NOT ALLOWED to tell the women that I wasn't
interested in them until the respective rose ceremonies. In other words, if
I realized a relationship was not going to come out of the show, no matter
how early on this revelation may have happened, I simply could not walk off
the show. I was constantly reminded there was a show to make and that I
would be sued for breach of contract. I never one time misled the
ladies...NOT ONCE. I was not allowed to tell anyone that my feelings
weren't strong enough to try to build a relationship on. I never once
uttered the word love. The only time I mentioned "soulmate", and I promise
you with everything that I have that this is true, the producers edited that
sentence to make it sound as if I labled Deanna as my soulmate, which I
assure you I didn't. I admit that I did say that she was everything I was
looking for. I said she'd make a great wife. I said I could see spending
my life with someone like Deanna. What America wasn't shown is that in
every interview that I said things like that about the women I immediately
followed up those statements with a "but". "Deanna would make a great
wife....BUT, I don't understand why I don't see her as my wife". Things
like that were said the entire show but were never aired.
Second: The only reason I went ring shopping is because it was part of the
show's itinerary. I wasn't asked if I wanted to buy a ring...I was TOLD I
was going to be filmed buying a ring. That particular day took place almost
five days prior to the final rose ceremony and even then I knew a proposal
wasn't going to take place. I informed the producers of this and that is
when things started to turn interestingly different. I was no longer their
"golden boy" and I began to get the impression that I was going to be thrown
under the editorial bus. People think I kept the ring. I had the ring in
my possession for all of 2 hours MAXIMUM. In fact, Peggy, I told the
producers that there is NO WAY I would ever allow anyone to buy a ring that
I was going to give to a woman I love. I was very clear about the fact that
if I was going to propose to someone I would buy my own ring.
Third (and this is a biggie): I NEVER ASKED THE PRODUCERS TO FLY DEANNA'S
FATHER OUT TO THE FINAL ROSE CEREMONY. What actually happened is I was
adamant about the fact that if I ever propose to a woman I would have to ask
her father, face to face, for her hand in marriage. I said a phone call
would not be sufficient because I would want to look him in the eye and ask
for her hand. A day later I was told that Deanna's father was in route to
Malibu. I was shocked. When I realized there was no turning back, I asked
for a mere hour to talk to her father and explain that 1) I didn't request
his presence, 2) I wanted to apologize for the show wasting his time, and 3)
I wanted to tell him that as much as I cared for Deanna I was not in love
with her and did not intend on proposing to her. I think the world of
Deanna's family and I always will.
I don't have commitment issues. In fact, the majority of my adult life has
been spent in some incredible, long term, committed relationships. What I
do fear is wasting time. As good of a person as Deanna is I didn't feel a
single bit of falling in love. So why lead her on? Why try to start a
relationship based on "Bachelor protocal"?? My goodbye to both women may
have seemed harsh because of the brutal honesty. If I need to work on being
more sympathetic than I will accept that. All I can say is I've had women
at one point or other say to me "I don't love you anymore". As much as it
hurt me at the time, I later greatly appreciated the honesty. I would much
rather have someone tell me that than string me along or toy with my heart.
No one in this world is perfect. All I know is I can walk away from this
experience with my head held very high. I know in my heart that I was
honest with all parties involved. I never one time lied or said and/or did
anything that I didn't mean or want to do.
I hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving and that you are doing well.
Brad
Aw shucks. If Brad really wrote that email(you never know, sorry) then i just want to give him a big ole hug. Shame on ABC for throwing him under the bus!! That's "the business" though - clever/creative editing to make the most juicy show. I hope Ellen helps to clear his name. Go get him, Lincee!!
Yes I think he did write it and one must attribute the editing and Byzantine rules and producers to his looking so bad. However I still blame him for what he did say to those girls. He can't deny that.
Whether this is an actual email to an actual cousin Peggy, I have no idea, and whether he personally penned it, I have no idea.
BUT I am convinced that this represents his sincere true views and experience, simply because it resonates so strongly with my own observation of his words and demeanor. I never saw a man falling in love, not once, not with any of them. To that extent, I 100% believe this ... I also think his family and business associates are working hard this week to "win back" the "half of America" who hates him. Not sure why they feel the need, but it's a widespread effort, not limited to Brad writing to Cousin Peggy.
What about the sparkles in Brad's eyes he mentioned when talking to DeAnna's father? What was it? Dust?
I still have a question after he appeared on the show and I know you are a big fan of Chris Harrision's and maybe he can help answer IF he will. On the taping of the ARC Chris said to him, "you had us fly Deanna's father out?" Brad then said "YES" in agreement...okay today on the Ellen show he stated "I DID NOT AT ANY TIME ASK THEM TO FLY HER FATHER OUT" now according to what I read on the FORT, someone posted a long post about how to tell if someone is lying by their body language and talk, it said when a person is lying they don't usually use contractions they make it clear I DID NOT I am hoping Chris will give us the answer that so many are debating on. DID BRAD HAVE THEM FLY HER FATHER OUT?
I think it is clear from Brad's body language and his level of discomfort on the Ellen show that he is a stand up guy who has been used and abused by ABC. I think he was being completely honest with Ellen.
side note....I don't know if that was an actual email from Brad to his cousin, but I commend the effort. I'm sure that if Brad did not write the email that he'd say the same things anyway.
I remember watching After The Rose and when Chris mentioned to Brad about how he asked the show to bring out D's dad that Brad hesitated in his response and truly seemed uncomfortable - I honestly wondered if that was the truth, just by the interaction between Chris and Brad. Who knows - but I do know that the show edits like crazy and makes people out to be something they are not - whatever it is they can do for entertainment. I live in the L.A. area and just happened to witness the group date at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood when Bob was the Bachelor and it was totally choreographed. I love watching the show - but know that it's not an honest view of everyone.
Brad's genuine, and I respect him for not leading any of the girls on. In the after the final rose show, it was obvious that ABC was trying to add a positive spin to what they deemed as a negative, SHOCKING ending. Look at the two couples they brought before the show and to conclude it...Bachelor "success" stories. Of course, they are going to use both of these uplifting stories at the beginning and end of the show to keep America thinking that the show is not a total fraud and that the show's premise is worthy of watching. More bad endings, less viewers the next season. You get the picture. It's Hollywood and video editing to get the most riveting story line. And, I'm not even in the TV business, but it's just so blatant.
Is there a video of Brad on Ellen? I tried her website but couldn't find the clip.
If ABC really villified him--shame on them! What's a romantic like me to watch now?
Could Brad really have written that email... I mean, isn't he still under some kind of contract with ABC?
Here's a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk0c-UrS3es
I just watched the YouTube Ellen interview. I thought Brad was fantastic. Do I think he has some issues? Yes, but for the most part, he seems like a nice guy. Every guy can be a jerk, and he admitted that what he said to Deanna about Saturday being a good day was a HUGE mistake on his part. He is human, just like the rest of us and he made the mistake of saying that. He went on national TV and apologized whole heartedly...I think we should all give the guy a break and let him heal, let the girl's heal and let's move on to Bach 12!!!
Lincee,
are you going to blog about this?? I have been checking back to see!! I just love your blogs!!
Did you hear that Jenni is back with her ex from before the show?? I saw it on a KS news interview. He picked her up from the airport when she got back and they are back together and have "never been happier". I am determined to find a picture of the two of them together...I want to know if he's as good as HTC Brad!!!
the interview is on youtube. i searched bachelor ellen and it was the first one. he seems very sincere. i actually feel bad for him now. i would never have said that a few weeks ago!
I agree with some of the other posters, I have had a change of heart about Brad. I think he was honest and tried to do the gentlemanly thing and ABC twisted his words and the facts around to make him look like the bad guy. I am still bummed for Jenni and Deanna but they are both gorgeous quality women who have a lot to offer and it looks like Jenni is already back with her ex-boyfriend. As for Brad, lets hope he finds "the one" and can open up his heart to her!
In case you haven't heard, this is from today's Tennessean (Nashville paper)
Travis Stork from ABC's The Bachelor: Paris, will sign copies of his new book, Don't Be That Girl, at Davis-Kidd Booksellers at 7 p.m. Jan. 14. The former Vanderbilt doctor now lives in Denver. Next fall he'll host a Dr. Phil spin-off called The Doctors.
The e-mail that is from Brad, supposedly, rings true...With the EXCEPTION of "I don't have commitment issues." I beg to differ, buddy! Get yourself to a good shrink, QUICK! And, get your head outta fantasyland when it comes to dating REAL women.
Anon 4:58 AM - Kind of hard to make that judgment when no one really knows what's going on and they only show and edit what they want us to believe and see. Most real women by the way don't go on a TV show to find someone so that can go both ways. It's not all one sided.
I was doing some research on the Bachelorette side of the show and I came across this article. Very interesting about Jenn (turned down Firestone and then became the Bachlorette, only to turn down 2 more, what more does she want?).
http://www.realitytvscoop.com/2007/11/jen-schefft-defends-brad-womack/
granted, we never truly know what was/wasn't said due to editing. but on every interview (hometown newspapers, radio, etc) brad was always very direct and to the point. i doubt that email was really from Brad as it went on and on. Seems like something written by a female.
My sis and Jenni have the same personal trainer. She said jenni is a doll, always smiling and is as sweet in real life as she seemed on the show.
If Brad did not feel like her was ever going to fall in love with either Jenni or DeAnna (or any other woman on the show), then why did he have to sleep with them? I understand the rules of the show and how he could not leave, but sleeping with the women definitely leads them to believe there is more to the relationship. He is not such a genuine, aw shucks kind of guy.
Anon 5:21,
I've heard/read over and over again in interviews where Brad states that he did NOT sleep with any of the women. He said he would not disrespect any of the women by doing that. He said dating more than one girl at a time was difficult enough and he wouldn't complicate it by doing something like that. I haven't seen anything about him sleeping with the women except in blog comments like yours. Do you have a link to an article or something where you got your information? I'm asking out of curiosity, not animosity. Thanks...
I just don't get the "I'll miss you more than you'll ever know" comment. If you don't have feelings for someone, you don't say stuff like that.
Definitely committment issues...if he has "spent most of his adult life in long term committed relationships"! Long term committed relationships - last!
I worry about Jenni rebounding back to her ex. Did her heart/self esteem take such a beating that she "settled" for someone that loved her???
I watched Ellen finally. Sorry Brad I don't buy it. He says he didn't want to lead DD on by dating her. Then he contradicts everything by saying that he "went through a break up too".
Brad couldn't look anyone in the eye, not even Ellen who was being sympathetic and letting him off the hook.
I am glad I will never have to hear him say, "I'd look anybody in the eye..." again. Brad you lie.
I just read on ew.com that the new Bachelor starts March 17th!
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