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Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Monday, July 19, 2004 - 8:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thought you might like to know this...

Apparently one of the women from this show is doing another "reality" competition....Maria is one of the 10 finalists in the WWE's Raw Diva Search (among the others are twins that used to be on The Man Show and the current Playboy Playmate of the Year).....the viewers vote out one woman every week, and if she wins, she gets a job as an "ambassador" for the WWE (she doesn't have to wrestle, but she can) for one year and $250,000.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Monday, July 19, 2004 - 8:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
In a way I was surprised at the women’s blatant reaction when told they were going back to the city. I mean here they are supposedly trying to win an outback guy’s heart. You would think that at least one of them would have made an attempt to show that they’ve enjoyed their time in the outback instead of saying what a relief it would be to get back to the city. From what they have shown, Jack has absolutely nothing in common with these women and they obviously have no permanent interest in bridging the gap. Of course, it’s only meant to be a fun show and not taken to seriously.

Luvmom
Member

10-17-2000

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 8:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wilson,
My daughter thought that was her.I didn't believe her....lol....poor thing.She is now saying I told you so!!! Thanks Wilson....lol

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Thursday, July 22, 2004 - 4:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Boy, Jack did as much complaining about being in Perth as the girls did about being in the outback. I still don't see any matches forming here.

Realfan
Member

08-08-2001

Thursday, July 22, 2004 - 9:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dang it, I missed it! TBS has got to rerun this show later in the week. Ah, well. no doubt there will be a marathon at some point and I can catch the ones I missed.

What was their reaction when Marissa returned?

Dogdoc
Member

09-29-2001

Thursday, July 22, 2004 - 4:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Realfan, they were less than thrilled. No body even gave her a smile (except for Jack) or an "hello."

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 7:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Did anyone watch this last nite? I was a bit distracted and didn't see it all, but did catch the main points. Even though I thought she actually was pretty cool and nice, I'm sort of glad he kept the original girls, simply because they've tried so hard and it was a real challenge for them to even be there in the first place. Natalie has actually grown on me, believe or not! LOL

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 8:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The previews for next week make it seem that the girls turn on Marissa again...and I wonder what is on the tapes that Jack (Vadim Dale) gets to see!

Realfan
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08-08-2001

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 8:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't think anything awful comes out on the tapes, or there'd be more of a hint in the previews. Especially in regard to Marissa. They showed Natalie covering her face, though. Maria might be the one shown in a bad light, considering her ridiculous bid for fame in the WWE Diva Search. Blech! I thought these women were supposed to be high-class and tony. Guess not.

I don't know what anything shown on the tape would matter, unless they badmouth Jack. I've never seen them do that. There's no monetary prize at the end, so no "greed" motivating them. And they ALL are on a reality TV show, so all of them want to be famous to some extent (I mean, if Jack/Vadim learns Marissa wants to be noticed/further her career/whatnot, he can hardly throw stones at that glass house!).

Marissa sure has an edge to her. She loves tweaking the other girls and making them furious. (The only excuse for her feet on the table that I can see, because it was rude.) She's also impetuous as heck. But you can't deny Jack has a thing for her, and she for him. So she DOES have a reason to believe the women are jealous of her. They are! That's really obvious.

When Jack had to choose between them, and Marissa said, "Between us? PLEASE," it sure came off as arrogant, but Jack essentially said the same thing. So she's not crowing without cause. And boy, she sure looked prettier standing next to Meri-De on that cliff! No contest there.

Maria's talk to him made him sound like her favorite camp counselor (he pushed her to try new experiences, tucks her in, blah blah blah). Natalie's made him sound like a big brother. Only Marissa and he have a true romantic connection.

It was pretty telling when Jack said she was the clear winner when she left. Then the other women poisoned him against her to some extent, so when she came back in, she had to rebuild that trust or re-establish that connection.

Lanna240
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07-08-2004

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 4:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was very surprised when Meri-de left. I really thought he had a connection with her. I don't understand why he keeps Natalie? It's obvious that they are opposites. How could she go and live in the Outback, and how could Jack go live in the city? She's funny and all but I just don't see them getting together. I guess he's keeping her around because she's very open and funny, or he just may be very attracted to her.

As for Marissa, in the beginning I always thought the girls were being hard on her, and phasing her out, but once I saw this week's episode, it was like she was trying so hard to piss them off. But I dunno maybe she has a reason to piss them off, it's not really a game of making friends, the game is to win Jack. She's probably the best fit for him anyway I think out of the remaining girls.

Aussiedeb
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07-05-2004

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 8:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought Meri-de would be the best match for him to live in the Outback. There is no way any of those other girls would survive the harsh lonely weather and life of living in the real outback.

Starshine40
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07-30-2002

Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 4:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Do any of you honestly believe that he really "lives" in the outback? I missed this past week's episode but have enjoyed this show and will watch the remaining episodes.

Aussiedeb
Member

07-05-2004

Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 6:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
They meet his mum next week, so it will be interesting to see where she lives. I might get a better idea as to where he really might live.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 9:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree. To us anyway, it seemed obvious that Meri-de would be the best match for Jack. His attraction for the others may be an example of how opposites can attract (looking for something different). However, cute little differences that may be endearing and appealing at first, can become serious irritations in the long term (high maintenance, neediness, possessiveness, dependence, etc.). Also, I suspect that sincerity in these “love match” shows can work against a contestant as the ones who are sincere may be the most reluctant to make an immediate emotional commitment.

As far as whether or not “Outback” Jack actually lives in the Outback, he is obviously a very out doors kind of guy who enjoys that type of activity.

Well if it was my decision, I would have taken Meri-de over the others any day. It would have been a very easy choice.

Jan
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08-01-2000

Saturday, July 31, 2004 - 10:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought he was a construction worker from one of the big cities?? Also, I think he has been on talk shows and has never professed to having found any lover on this show?

oh here it is..I just went searching and found this post from me on July 13 after he was on Regis:


quote:

Vadim Dale (outback Jack himself) is on Regis right now.

Before the show he was a foreman on a construction site. His friends heard about the show and talked him into auditioning (for the money). His favourite things are outdoors, ? , and kids (I forget the second thing). He seems like a really nice guy. He did NOT say that he fell in love with anyone. When asked he just said he connected with a lot of the girls.





Chieko
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Was that his mother's home that they visited last night? They never mentioned it but it seemed to me to be some sort of guest house or Australian style bed and breakfast in the outback.

Chieko
Member

11-20-2003

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 8:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Was that his mother's home that they visited last night? They never mentioned it but it seemed to me to be some sort of guest house or Australian style bed and breakfast in the outback.

Luvmom
Member

10-17-2000

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 10:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok,
It's official.I can never watch the Bachelor again.He has wrecked it for me.I will forever be conparing all other tv bachelors to him.He is amazing,inside and out.I love this guy.I like a man who has feelings and is smart.

Realfan
Member

08-08-2001

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 10:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't think he was sexually attracted to Meri-De, so picking her would be foolish. There needs to bee a spark beyond the logical "best match." Clearly he should pick Marissa. ;)

Watching2
Member

07-07-2001

Friday, August 06, 2004 - 5:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think he'll end up with Marissa, too. I think seeing her sports pictures and hearing what her family said about her, helped him. I agree, he is the BEST bachelor EVER! I don't usually get very emotional w/these bachelor shows, but geee whiz.. he has tears rolling down his face, his MOM is crying, let alone Maria! Good grief, that was heart wrenching!

The only thing I can say which would improve "Jack" with me, would be if his hair looked CLEAN once in a while. I know that's a look and it's all well and good when they're out in the "outback" but it didn't even look clean when he was in the city or at their supposed home. I wonder if that was really his mother's house. They use pretend homes on other shows. If it was her B&B.. sign me up! It was gorgeous. Oh yeah.. and throw in the plane ticket to Oz. LOL

Lanna240
Member

07-08-2004

Sunday, August 08, 2004 - 10:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think the last Outback Jack episode was sad. :-(
I didn't like Maria at all but I felt sorry for her... She was bawling her eyes out! I wonder how hard it will be on Jack next week when he has to make the final decision. I have no idea who he'll end up with, but I have a feeling it's going to be Marissa. But I hope it's Natalie.

Jack must really like Natalie because they are two complete opposites! But sometimes opposites can attract. I never thought she would make it to the final two because she loves the city and being pampered and getting manicures and stuff like that. I think Marissa's a better match in a way of being active and "outdoorsie."

When they started showing the videos from home, I thought it was going to be bad things they did in their lifetimes, like really personal things that the girls would never want Jack to hear about. I didn't expect it to be family members saying how great the girls were...

Well the last epsiode is Tuesday, and I'm going to be sad because this is the very last episode. This was a great show! I wonder if they'll make another?

Luvmom
Member

10-17-2000

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 6:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Did everyone like the ending?I loved it.I hope they stay together at least for a while.Does anyone know if they were any of the morning talk shows?

Sbw
Member

08-09-2000

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 9:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Luvmom... he was on CNN quite a while ago. He stated that they were working on their relationship but that he would not say that they were in love or that there was a marriage pending. Interesting... I am like you, I sure would like to know.

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I loved the ending too. I really thought that he was going to pick Marissa (and I watched the ending first in an earlier hour but couldn't tell them apart...LOL...I have stellar powers of observation, right?). I'm glad he ended up with Natalie and she seemed truly thrilled. To me it looked like Marissa was more into the "win" and Natalie was more in the "guy."

Realfan
Member

08-08-2001

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 9:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought the ending was totally bogus. I don't believe it for a single moment. No way in heck do they have a future together. I think the producers told him to pick Natalie, because it completes their story better than picking the girl who was obvious from the start. They never even shared an open-mouth kiss, much less any real sign of chemistry or heat. It was like riding off into the sunset with his little sister. Urgh.

I don't trust Bruce Nash as far as I can throw him.