In case you missed our Men Tell All review from this morning – here it is! Check out Kasey’s last song. Bless his heart.
AND – Ross Hull is a such a good sport 
enjoy the review rose lovers. Can’t wait until the finale next week!
So BT is a 3 hour live show and sometimes we get a last minute script and end up reading it on camera for the first time live. Soooo….Andy and I lost it on set this morning when we accidentally promoted the movie “The Kids Are All Right” as a good flick for the family. Yep. Didn’t get to read the plot breakdown until we were in the middle of it….watch this clip from this morning and see if you can hear our cameraman Nick laughing so hard he was wheezing in the background. We all cracked up and couldn’t stop –>
Our show was jam packed with Stampede goodness today! 2 time World Champ bull rider JW Harris stopped by our studio before heading to compete in the rodeo this afternoon. It’s JW’s 24th birthday and his first Stampede. Good luck in the big show JW!
I made a mess out trying to make pink pancakes this morning but Andy salvaged a little one to make his “cowboy” taco: pancake, sausage, syrup, and ketchup. That man will eat anything. Including….beer flavoured ice cream!
MacKay’s Ice Cream is serving up special Stampede style delights like Beer For Your Horses, Cherry Coke, and Mini Donuts. According to our professional taste testers and band this morning (Gord Bamford – love him!) the beer ice cream tastes like Guinness. Without the buzz. So….safe to enjoy at work right?
I love the hometown visits – especially seeing Roberto in a baseball uniform. Yes please! Those two are adorable together. The one possible obstacle for Ali was Papa Martinez. The former Army ranger sure put her through the ringer! Ali held her own with the conservative family man and joined in on the salsa dance party with the Martinez clan. PS – how hot was Roberto’s mom? Can see where the cute gene comes from.
Chris L – what’s not to love about that man’s family? They are so close and have amazing values around marriage. Did we all fall in love or what? His dad shared stories about falling in love with Chris’ mom and said “love is the only reality” – *melt*! Hard to leave that scene without a warm fuzzy feeling – even though I get the instinct Ali is just not that into him and he could leave without a rose unscarred. One of our producers here says Ali should go for the “good guy” (as we all should but don’t). Maybe Chris L is a case of good guys finishing sans Bachelorette. That’s fine. I want him to be the next Bachelor anyway….although I heard a rumor that the next Bachelor is another hot Bachelorette reject with a abs of steel and a couple of dogs…I say no more 
Soooooo…Kirk. WOW. His dad’s taxidermy workshop/meat freezer in the basement will haunt me for days. The caribou foot with weird sticky eyes *really* put it over the top. Enjoy the clip ->
In the end it wasn’t daddy’s unconventional past time that broke the deal for Ali – she’s just more compatible with the other 3.
Frank, Frank, Frank. That boy is about to sabotage his own chances! He’s making drama without drama instead of letting it all fall into place naturally. Yes, it’s an odd situation – but when you sign up for a show like The Bacheloreet don’t you bargain for falling for a girl who has multiple boyfriends? Of course the circumstance can breed insecurity – that should come as no surprise. The woe is me whiny guy thing is a turn-off right? I bet Frank pulls the plug in Tahiti so he can guard and protect his own heart.
I REALLY thought he was the underdog….who could come out shining at the end… but that taxidermy room of horror …well, it killed (and stuffed) the romance for me. Am I that shallow that what someone’s dad does could affect me so much?? Apparently yes, because I could NEVER go over to his parents’ place again, and then I’d be “that girl who’s too good for our family…blah blah…” Ewwww to the taxidermy room!
Well Bachelorette fans, we’re into the final few roses and up to one of my favorite episodes: the hometown visits! Let’s assess the situation and weigh out the plus/minus situation of our last 4 guys.
1. Roberto
THE PLUS SIDE: Dimples!!! Adorable, self assured, grateful, and romantic. Has Ali giggling all over the globe. Smokin’ hot. Roberto is the guy Ali says she could easily fall in love with and end up with in the end.
THE DRAWBACK: Maybe too hot for Ali? She feels inferior so dating up is a risk. He holds the cards and maybe isn’t maybe an equal match (in her eyes) – danger!
2. Chris L
THE PLUS SIDE: SO sincere and loves his family. He’s making an effor to break down his walls and taking his time opening up to Ali. Like Chris L. Lots.
THE DRAWBACK: We’re on a time crunch Chris! You only have a shooting period of approx 6 weeks to get to know each other, fall in love, and get down on one knee!
3. Kirk
THE PLUS SIDE: Kirk’s been through a health crisis and came back with a brighter outlook on life. He knows himself and is ready to commit.
THE DRAWBACK: Did you *see* his Dad’s taxidermy room?! Mmmmm dealbreaker.
4. Frank
THE PLUS SIDE: Sparks! Chemistry, chemistry, chemistry. Frank and Ali have real and open conversations with each other.
THE DRAWBACK: He either has a girlfriend (unless that was his sister who opened the door) or commitment problems. And he lives with his parents.
ON THE FLIP SIDE
How gross was it to watch Jake and Vienna rehash their split on tonight’s episode? The two probably felt they could set the record straight but ended up both looking seriously immature. Their back and forth mud slinging was embarrassing and so awkward to watch! Vienna seems to spin a web of lies and Jake is smug and condescending. They would have been better to take the high road and leave what was/wasn’t between them in the past.
Well it was only a matter of time before R Rated got the 3-2-1 count on his games. The Canadian Bachelorette contender got called out in Istanbul on his cheating heart and send packing back to Toronto. The funny part is he was sold out not only by his “current” girlfriend (and Snooki lookalike – right?) but by former Canadian Bachelor contestant Jessie! May I remind you that Jessie *also* threw Vienna under the bus in Jake’s season. AND Jessie is about to make a comeback on The Bachelor Pad (premiering Aug. 9th on Citytv). Think producers like having her around?
So back to Justin - a piece of work on 2 fronts…
a) Justin goes on the show in the first place with the help of his girlfriend who is really no better – is she an entertainment wrestler too? I’m sure we haven’t heard the last of those two… maybe they have a reality show in the works!
b) he doesn’t even stick around to explain himself to Ali! He lamely hobbles away climbing over the shrubbery around the hotel. Justin’s walk of shame to the voice mails he left for his girlfriend proclaiming his love for her was *so* priceless!
Good riddance. And good plot…..not that the plot is scripted at all… I’m just speculating
So Bachelorette fans — did Justin made a mistake or will his public dumping work in his favor?
Meantime Justin is making the rounds on the Toronto party scene – my gf Amy spotted him out last week and he was happy to take a snap with her. You can see why as she is gorgeous
She was mostly astounded at how low he had unbuttoned his shirt…
All this talk about Justin I’ve nearly forgotten about my favorite part of the episode – olive oil wrestling! Mmmmm. Roberto. Chris L. Enjoy the clip —–>
What a gorgeous day to spend at Lilith Fair! I had a wonderful time taking in the sun and fantastic music with friends. Sarah sounds as spectacular live as she does on her new album Laws of Illusion. McLachlan is such a shining light on stage when she at down and started playing the piano the whole stadium was on their feet and listened intently to every note she sang. Thxx for sending in a gorgeous pic of Sarah Mike Morrison!
Sheryl Crow played a phenomenal set. She surprised and delighted fans by bringing her little 3 year old son Wyatt up on stage to play percussion – SO adorable!
I spotted Theo Fleury and his wife Jennifer in between sets. Always love catching up with them and Theo has been working hard with Alberta Theatre Projects developing a new play based on his book
Local designer Paul Hardy (who designed Sarah McLachlan’s Juno dress in 2009) saw McLachlan before the big show – she stopped into his atelier in Kensington Saturday to do a bit of shopping. Sarah and Paul will be collaborating with the Alberta Ballet in their new work featuring McLachlan’s music and Hardy’s designs.
Brett Wilson hosted a section of his closest 100 friends at Lilith before heading off to Africa with his kids to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Finally the rumors are confirmed that Jake and Vienna are calling it quits. But they looked so happy just a few days ago….
I chatted with Jake and Vienna at the world premiere of the new World of Color attraction in Disneyland June 18th.
Jake and Vienna were really cute together. She is very pretty in person. Jake bought her a new pair of shoes for her birthday. Jake told me he picked them up himself just by listening to the hints – what he called the key to making a relationship work. We joked about men and their lack of listening skills. J & V said it was a fun date for them to come to Disneyland and they had just returned from hot getaway in Hawaii.
I would say that the two were “workin it” together but that’s the life of a showbiz couple — turn it up a notch when the cameras are on right? And let’s face it – Jake and Vienna found each other on reality TV. They know what’s what.
Sooo…the 13th couple to call it quits from the Bachelor franchise. Are we really that surprised? These people get engaged after only a few weeks! The ones who last are the exception to the rule. Maybe Ali will find the exception this season. In Roberto. Yessss!
PS – I included a pic of my Disney camera crew Darryl and Dave! They were so much fun to work with (despite not knowing who Jake and Vienna were lol – not exactly Bachelor fans) and technically **stellar**. A treat to roll with the boys who roll with the big boys like Jay Leno and Wayne Brady on a regular basis. That’s how they do it at Disney!
Mom and Dad stopped by the studio this morning for a little early Father’s Day time in on BT. Thankfully Dad didn’t reveal too many embarrassing details about my childhood even though although Schultzy prodded him to do the opposite…
My parents are off to Ontario where they’re making a permanent move to be closer to the grand kids. This Sunday will be our last Father’s Day together in Alberta! We’re having a big BBQ which I’m not allowed to go near. Probably a good idea, dad makes a way better steak anyway
Happy Father’s Day everyone! Hope you have a great weekend with your loved ones.
WE NOW KNOW WHO WILL BE ON THE BACHELOR PAD!
Wouldn’t Tenley and Jesse Beck make the sweetest couple? I can’t wait to see Kiptyn’s 12 pack make a comeback. And let’s be real – Craig M, Wes and David Good are pure drama and entertainment. Tune it to The Bachelor Pad August 9th on Citytv!
• Craig McKinnon, Bachelorette season Ali
• Jonathan Novack, Bachelorette season Ali
• Jesse Beck, Bachelorette season Ali — now with a buzz cut
• Tenley Molzahan, Bachelor season Jake
• Wes Hayden, Bachelorette season Jillian
• Ashley Elmore, Bachelor season Jake
• Elizabeth Kitt, Bachelor season Jake — now a blonde
• Natalie Getz, Bachelor season Jason
• David Good, Bachelorette season Jillian
• Gia Allemand, Bachelor season Jake
• Gwen Giola, Bachelor season Aaron — now looking… different
• Jesse Kovacs, Bachelorette season Jillian
• Jessie Sulidis, Bachelor season Jake
• Krisily Kennedy, Bachelor season Charlie
• Juan Barbieri, Bachelorette season Jillian
• Michelle Kujawa, Bachelor season Jake
• Kiptyn Locke, Bachelorette season Jillian
• Nikki Kaapke, Bachelor season Jason
• Peyton Wright, Bachelor season Andy