THE BACHELORETTE - Wha-? What just happened?

Seriously, I did not see that coming. 

It all makes sense to me now, but I thought for sure that DeAnna was going to pick single dad Jason over snowboarder Jesse. 

Oh, how profoundly wrong I was.

In the final rose ceremony of this season's Bachelorette, DeAnna undoubtedly surprised more people than just me when she picked Jesse, a guy who was really not DeAnna's type but turned out to be her soul mate.  Nobody can say the guy didn't love her - Jesse was clearly smitten with DeAnna and was charmingly nervous about this last phase of the show.  In the end he won her (and her family) over with his sincerity and his total Jesse-ness.

Although I feel bad for poor Jason, judging from the reaction of the female crowd at the After the Rose show, women will now be throwing themselves at the guy.  If he doesn't hook up with anyone, Jason would make a good candidate for the next season of The Bachelor.  Sensitive but fun single dad from Seattle with a broken heart - he's like a movie character!  I join the chorus of fans who want Jason for the next Bachelor.

DeAnna and Jesse are planning to marry in May 2009 in the Bahamas, where they fell in love.  They'll honeymoon in Santorini, Greece paid for by Chris Harrison.  Well, OK - paid for by Chris Harrison's bosses.  It'd be awesome if they made Chris Harrison and a film crew follow them on their honeymoon.  "Jesse, let's talk about last night.  The crab didn't agree with you and you experienced some gut wrenching discomfort.  How are you feeling this morning?"

OK, bad idea.  But Jason as The Bachelor is an awesome idea.

--Dave Campbell

Comments

[lovely44]

Yes Jason definitely needs to be the next bachelor!! He is such a great guy and any girl would be lucky to have him!!

[JS]

Jesse seems like a nice guy, and if Deanna picked him, so be it - however, Jason is the total package -everything and more that any woman could ever want. Handsome, intelligent, fun, considerate, compassionate, He is "over the top" and SHOULD BE THE NEXT BACHELOR!

[Marsha J_Toronto, Canada]

Honestly I was NOT surprised as I picked Jesse from the time he said he wanted to be fiends first AND waited so long to kiss her! OKay, I was leaning towards Jeremy only b/c it "seemed" like a sure thing, and Graham well he was clearly NOT ready for a serious relationship, I think the idea of marriage gave him hives! LOL. As for Jeremy no surprise - he shows up at the door - we all knew at my house it was him - I mean who ELSE would have the nerve? - Jeremy!
As for Jason my heart does go out to him but like it was posted before mine - he will have LOTS of ladies calling him - and I was telling my Mom he'd be the PERFECT candidate for the next bachelor! Boy we're getting a LOT of episodes this year, what is this 2 already for 2008 and it's only July? Looks like they'll definitely get a 3rd show in - and I hear it's about to start filming! Who's the GUY? Anyone know?! Congrats Jesse, he proves without a shadow of a doubt that friends first WORKS! 6 mths later they're STILL clearly in love my gosh they kissed thru the entire show! They're more PDA than Shayne & Matt. (but we all know Shayne is quite shy). They're another cute couple! So ABC & Chris must be thrilled - they got 2 fantastic runs this yr - higher ratings than ever b4! Props to DeAnna - she REALLY put herself out there and was so honest and candid and REAL. Refreshing and best of luck in May '09 (see if this was Jeremy/ Jason ya know that wedding would be by New Years! :D

[lovely44]

I forgot to mention that he doesn't deserve just any girl but a CLASSY and an EDUCATED girl who has good values and morals! I personally think DeAnna didn't choose him because he was way out of her league, same goes for Jeremy!!

[Kyria]

Jason should totally be the next bachelor!!he is adorable and so is his son!!!!I think he deserves to love again and be loved!!!

[grossed out]

I think this whole fairy tale ending of hers was a big scam on us.Come on Jesse she didn't even kiss him till HTD.I truely believe this girl and Jesse where paid to fall in love.It has to be all fake.Jason did not deserve this kind of outcome.Deanna will definetly be "THE MOST HATED SREWED UP BACHELORETTE EVER" This girl deserves whats coming to her she is so heartless.

[Karen]

I was so routing for Jason and felt so sad for him. But after seeing DeAnna and Jesse together after the show they are in love!

[krezisteph31]

Honestly no one should hate on Deanna i am 100% FAN of jason but you know what she looked happy tonight abd i dont think anyone should hate or judge her GUYS ITS HER LIFEEE she did what she felt was right and who are we to judge. Maybe Jason will fall in love again and be happier everything happens for a reason.

[Bridgette]

I was so shocked as well to see that DeAnne chose Jesse. I think that Jason should be the next Bachelor for sure. It is so rare to come across a genuine guy. He is cute charismatic and honest. A great catch in anyones eyes. I hope to see him as the next bachelor!

[jamie]

DEANNA IS DEFINETLY ADISGRACE TO THE SHOW,TO ABC AND TO ELLEN.THIS GIRL WAS ONLY OUT FOR HERSELF.SHE CRIED MORE WHEN SHE LET I BELIEVE THERE NAMES WERE FRED AND ROBERT HOME THEN SHE DID WHEN JASON WAS KICKED TO THE CURB.THIS GIRL IS TRUELY HEARTLESS PLUS A BIG JOKE.I WEE WEE ON HER SO CALLED "FAIRY TALE ENDING"JASON SHOULD BE THE NEXT BACHELOR.HE WOULD COME IN THERE WITH CLASS AND RESPECT PEOPLES FEELINGS. NOT LIKE DeANNA DID THAT GIRL REALY WAS A KINIVING,STUCKUP PIECE OF WORK.

[tinkthespike]

Dave, save me a seat on the shocked train.

As much as I love Jesse as a person (what we saw), I don't think we got the "fairy tale ending" either. I think the viewers were led on, even though I saw the signs that she would pick Jesse.

I think they care about each other, but I don't think it's forever love. I also don't agree that Jesse totally won over DeAnna's family; I think Jason was the pick for most of them (unless I missed something in the show) and her father didn't look that pleased when the camera zoomed to him in the audience during the after segment (even though I knew he'd guessed she would chose Jesse because of the way she acted during the visit).

Jason was a class act and a once in a lifetime catch. I think, once DeAnna matures, she'll realize what she let go.

This is the first and likely only time I'll ever watch this show. I feel led on - much like Jason and Jeremy (who I feel better-suited what DeAnna said she wanted) - and feel like my heart has been ripped out of my chest. Actually, Jason took a piece of it with him tonight.

I'm a 26-year-old Georgia gal and I can tell you right now, no matter how much I thought a guy was "hot" or "exciting," I can totally see that Jason has everything I would want in a husband. I would be the luckiest gal in the world to have a shot with him or a guy like him, to have look me in the eyes and tell me he loved me and wanted to spend his life with me. Wow, what passion and classy, old-school romanticism.

I don't know if Jason should be the next Bachelor. I'd like to see him find happiness (heck, I might even consider trying to be a contestant if he was), but I'm not sure he would want to put himself through it again; nor am I sure he would want to subject his son to the frenzy. Also, I don't know if ABC would do a better job of finding true, quality females for him to choose from for the show. He's a rare find and may he find "the one." I'd love to have the chance to get to know him. I hate to say it, but I think DeAnna blew it.

Still, I'm not spiteful so, good luck. DeAnna and Jesse's wedding is almost a year from now. That worries me because I don't know if it will last. Maybe they will prove us wrong.

I'd hate to know DeAnna went through this whole thing a second time and still hasn't figured out what she wants in life. I'm so afraid, after all this, that's what happened. May she prove me wrong on that, too.

[aswm]

as a single working mom of a "5 and 3/4" (that 3/4 is Very important to her)...Jason, you were the one to pick. Best to you.

[Happy]

First off, I think everyone who is not rooting for DeAnna and Jesse shouldn't even be posting anything. Jason is a nice guy and just because of his circumstances doesn't mean DeAnna should of choose him, that would of been the WRONG reason. She was there to find true love and everyone should be happy for her, or not say anything at all. And so what if her family didn't seem pleased, is her dad marrying Jesse? No...she is, and he barely knows him and Im sure more than anything he would want his daughter happy. You guys should be ashamed so say anything less. Congrats to Jesse and DeAnna, you guys look great and so happy. Leave the girl alone, she was the first bachelorette to be REAL and from the HEART.

[snooks2u41]

I have to say I gave you (abc) one more chance and after the way you treated Jason, I have to say I am going to make it my personal goal to reach out to as many people as I know to make sure we never watch your show again. And maybe even your station. You really put forth your true colors this season. I dislike you, espeacially DeAnna AND YOUR SHOW.

[Dawn]

I knew from the moment he came out of the limo he was the one for her, even before she knew it. Talk about cute and so genuine. They are perfect for each other. Look a little deeper folks. There was no physical attraction for Jason, just like he said on the after the rose show. Why do you think his ex wife left him???

[Rhejie]

Hey Dawn... that was just rude about your comment on Jason and his ex. U don't know anything about that relationship. U r stupid as your comment and so is DeAnna.

[cindy]

Well I wasn't too surprised about Jesse,Dee is a free spirit, however she came across that she wanted someone more grounded like Jason, but in the end she admitted she really didn't even know herself who she really was. At first I thought she really blew it, but at the after show she really acted like she was madly in love with him. and thats really nice. I think the show did some shady editing. During the last dates I feel she look to be way more into Jason than Jesse. But thats TV for you. I'm a little confused about Dee saying that she was falling in love with Jason too. How can you love both of these men. As crazy as she is for Jesse , you would think when she was with Jason she would be thinking, boy I'd rather be with Jesse, instead of having such a romantic time with Jason.. She kept saying over and over she would never do to the guys what Brad did to her, I think she hurt and led Jason on worst than anything that was done to her. Shame on you for that Dee. My other thought was , how would you feel if you were Jesse and she isn't sure until the final day that she picked you. How truly in love with him are you. I'd feel a little hurt, how strong really is the love she feels for me?
Oh well I wish them much happiness together.
On another note, I've been watching the show for a long time and I would say that this season there were truly deep feelings of love form more people than ever before. Jeremy and Justin did really fall in love with her. It was very difficult to see both these wonderful men dealing with a broken heart. Both> these guys would be excellent as the next Bachelor They deserve to fall in love again.
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[abby]

abc should have saved us the trouble and skipped this season of the bachelorette.. They could have told DeAnna that her season was not good enough and was not worth airing...
really...the hype for a fairy tale ended like a bad movie...dont get me wrong, Deanna and Jessee seem in love and happy but we didn't have to watch this...i'm sure there are better love stories out there..

[emini]

Why did cinderella leave all the princes and run straight to shrek?

is she kidding me...

yeah i know..thats mean..but i definitely agree with abby.

[Shocker]

I will never for the life of me understand how anyone can go against Deanna and her selection of Jesse. C'mon everyone its her life not ours. How many of you have dated someone or married someone that your friends and family didnt like, but yet were proved wrong? Its her decision and I wish them the best in life and happiness. Jason is a great guy and I do hope he gets a chance at the next Bachelor. To those critizing the show, I perosnally think it was a great season and from the looks of it was one of the most popular ever.

[Doug]

Jesse is so real and it really is hard to find those qualities in someone today. Jason and Jeremy were great guys also and great looking guys but Deanna evidently didnt have the same feelings for those two. For those critizing Deanna about Jason and Jeremy being out of league I agree. She really didnt have as much in common with Jason and Jeremy and she was right to choose Jesse. Afterall she is adventurous, spontaneous, outgoing and more, qualities that Jason and Jeremy didnt connect with her in the show. Do you want to be married to someone who bores you? Why are Jason and Jeremy more perfect than Jesse? I guess being a hunk is all the qualities some girls need. Thank goodness Deanna looked inside Jesse and the man he was and was not superficial in her choice. Great job Deanna!!!

[ACK307]

I am happy for both DeAnna and Jesse! I think they are so cute together. They looked genuinely happy last night on After The Final Rose. I am totally against the people saying this was the show's worst season, etc because I enjoyed watching Jesse and DeAnna fall in love! I don't think anyone should be criticizing DeAnna's decision as it is HER decision and no one else. I will tell you that I was routing for Jason but in the end her connection was more with Jesse. I think Jesse won her dad over when he asked for her hand in marriage. Best of luck to the both of them and I'm hoping that ABC will do the same thing as Trista and Ryan...broadcast DeAnna and Jesse's wedding!

[jasonlover]

i was very dissapointed last night, i even shed some tears when jason was not chosen. i do pray he finds someone who is more mature than Deanne. IF HE GETS TO BE THE NEXT BACHELOR I WILL DEFINETELY WATCH THE SHOW, IF NOT I WILL NEVER WATCH THESE SHOWS THEY ARE SO PAINFULLY
NB
THE ONLY REASON I WATCHED THIS SHOW WAS BECAUSE OF JASON ( HE IS THE BEST AND CUTE AND I HOPE HE FINDS HIS SOULMATE)

[recee]

Come one people. What is wrong with Jessie? He seems like a genuine, nice guy. Why stereo type him by his dress. Remember, the real truth to someone comes from within. I am so happy for DeAnna and Jessie. I wish Jason the best of luck in finding his Mrs. Right. I vote for him to be the next bachelor. I believe American only saw part of the adventerous side of DeAnna. Jason, as sweet and wonderful as he is, is just not adventerous enough for DeAnna. Something that impressed me on the "After the Final Rose".... I believe it was DeAnna that said that she and Jessie would be friends with Jason for many years to come. That goes to show you that she did not take lightly the relationship that she devoloped with Jason. And I believe that Jessie and Jason also have a huge mutual respect for one another. That says alot for both of these gentleman.

[Marcie]

Jason you are better off, you and Jeremy are both out of her league..

Go find a mature woman..