And that’s a wrap. Perhaps it’s not too early to cue up Looks Like We Made It (Barry Manilow) because it looks like those crazy kids Zach and Kaity are actually gonna git hitched[1]. If so, they would be the first couple from The Bachelor to marry since Sean and Catherine back in 2014. That... Continue Reading →
Finally, the long slog of auditions is over. So many stories. So much looking at the rough and wondering if diamonds are in there. So many judges’ hijinks. Finally, we “are going to Hollywood”, to borrow an oft-shouted phrase. But before we get there, here are the three Idolists that captured my interest Sunday night.... Continue Reading →
Zach and his trio of prospective wives head off to Thailand. Each of them is anticipating alone time with Zach without knowing what bombshell he plans to drop on them (cue Gap Band You Dropped a Bomb on Me). But first, Jesse grabs Zach to discuss his pre-game plan while reminding him that Fantasy Suites... Continue Reading →
Let’s muse about Round 4. I found some good ones this week, including a really good one. The Really Good One Warren Peay (To the Table Zach Williams). Warren has been called “The Christian Chris Stapleton”. That gritty, soulful voice comes from some heavenly realm no matter what his religion is. This is my new... Continue Reading →
Cue Rihanna Only Girl in the World while we celebrate Charity being named the next Bachelorette! In my notes after Monday night’s Rose Ceremony, I wrote, “Charity – odd one out. START THE BACHELORETTE CAMPAIGN NOW!!!” With the clarity of perfect hindsight or my fitting events into a pre-constructed narrative, I saw this coming. Remember... Continue Reading →
I watched so you didn’t have to. After The Oscars, after the local news, after a seemingly never-ending number of late-night commercials, a backstory-laden episode of Idol auditions finally ensued. Three auditions were worth my musings. What they share in common is unrefined natural vocal talent. What remains to be seen is if they can... Continue Reading →
What if I told you that from The Bachelor premiere, I would pick a group of four women that would include someone that would get a Hometown visit or more? That would be pretty good, right? Well, that happened. In my blog for The Bachelor premiere, I highlighted four women out of the 30 who... Continue Reading →
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