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Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 4:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
just did a google search on leeanne cecile, jesse's old girlfriend. she looks a lot like the final 2 girls. particularly, tara

Rupertbear
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09-19-2003

Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 4:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't see why it is always termed as being 'catty' if a female doesn't find another attractive. To me, calling other people catty for their opinion, could be construed as being catty.

Jesse's former girlfriend is quite attractive.



Lori
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04-18-2003

Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Truthfully I'm more of a dog than a cat!

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I didn't like Jessica's hair but thought her dress was beautiful (even though it seemed to bunch up around the middle like it was too small in that area). I thought overall that Tara looked more stunning. Jessica had an earlier connection with Jesse & I think that gave her the advantage. I sure got the impression that Tara slept with Jesse on that last date from what she said about "inapropriate". I grew up in Oklahoma & "good" girls just don't sleep with guys unless they are in love & feel that ditto thing. I sure felt for her & hope this experiance doesn't shun her on men.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 5:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The thing that turned me off about this show was that he was always practically begging the women to tell them how they felt about him. He was forcing them to put their hearts out there when he wasn't able to do the same. It just seemed cruel and selfish to me. I felt bad for poor Tara--and yes, I also wondered if they gave her a toothbrush or at least a breath mint after she was sick. Poor thing! How embarrassing! You know they'll talk about that on the After the Rose show next week!

I just don't think Jesse's that much of a prize. I kept thinking "Mr. Potato Head" whenever he was on the screen. Maybe Tara is luckier than she thinks!

Buggles
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09-07-2002

Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 7:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mr Potato Head lol Omg that's so true now that you mention it.

Rupertbear I know what you mean about the cattiness... I HATE how women aren't allowed to say anything neg re another woman w/o it being construed as 'catty.' Especially by men

Now that I've taken another gander at Jessica's hair, I guess I can see what people mean lol I guess you just have to 'feel' the romantic intent and not really THINK about it

I disagree that Jesse's set on blondes. He gave the first impression rose to Trish!!! He said his second choice would have been the med student (who bowed out early).

Pascalle
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09-25-2003

Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 10:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lurk. of course you are right. Trish was good looking even if she did give the ther girls fits and most of the posters. Good looking women who know they"re good looking always do that. Jesse didn't give her that 1st extra rose for no reason.

Rahrah4321
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04-01-2004

Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 10:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey all! Here is my about the show! I was so happy he picked Jessica B. Both of the girls looked great on the show. (I really liked Tara's dress, I might have to get that type of dress for my college homecoming next year!) Anyway, I really do think Jessica is the best match though! I'm so glad he gave the final rose to Jessica. I hope everything works out for them!

Buggles
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09-07-2002

Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 11:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Rahrah that is such a cute post lol I thought Jessica was the best choice too .... but honestly don't think he's the best guy for her

Dynair
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01-06-2004

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 1:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I also thought Jessica was Jesse's best match--good luck to them!

I thought Jessica's dress was horrid. In the limo- the "skin-toned" gauze looked orange. It was bunchy in the wrong places, rigid in the places it should have been soft. At the very end of the show, she did a quick "bust adjustment", so I doubt she was very comfortable. She has a lovely figure, and I felt this dress made the worst of it.

I thought Tara's dress was splendid. From the front, the bodice accentuated her curves and from the back it was sleek and sexy.

Good choice Rahrah. You'll knock em dead at Homecoming LOL

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 4:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow, a rose, a one way ticket to New York and a promise to be made the "happiest woman in the world." Who couldn't love this guy. With Tara being sick I felt like I was back on Amazing Race. There are always a couple of sick people there. Hey, lets send J and J on that show.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/

Jesse and Jessica are still together, but they're living on opposite coasts.
Jesse Palmer and Jessica Bowlin, the youngest Bachelor couple in the series' history, are still together, they say. However, Jessica has not yet used Jesse's one-way plane ticket, telling the New York Daily News that she's "thinking about moving out. ... I've put in a bunch of law-school applications and am waiting to hear back." If she does move out, they won't be shacking up: "I don't think either of us thinks it's a good idea to live together before you get married," she says. However, they will still suck face, especially now that the cameras are gone. Jessica says, "It's so nice not to have to wear microphones and have a camera 2 inches from our face when we're making out."


Rupertbear
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09-19-2003

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pascalle, beauty is only skin deep but nasty attitude goes all the way to the bones.

Trish seems bitter to me...check her beauty in a few years, you won't recognize her.

I am extremely sceptical about these two. If they are on opposite coasts I highly doubt Jesse is living the life of a celibate monk.





Lori
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04-18-2003

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I still say that if Jenny the Spy had not been there...Jesse would have ended up with Trish. For whatever reason Trish and Jesse had the most chemistry.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 9:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
First, this still together stuff but on opposite coasts REEKS to me of TV spin on not wanting to diss the outcome before the final episode airs LOL. And she had better hurry and use that ticket because in pro sports no saying how long Jesse will be in NY LOLOL. Seriously though, I'm assuming Jessica had summer vacation from school. Why wouldn't she and Jesse use some of that time to get together discreetly (like Trista and Ryan did) and see what they have before just transferring schools. That makes NO sense to me, so I'm thinking it will never happen.

And RB, I know I wasn't saying that Trish is decent, but she at least was a woman. True in my opinion a vile one, but the others hit me as girls. What I never found a way to mention is how much she looks and acts like someone I went to HS with. She went the pagent/modeling route and you loved her till you really got to know her LOL. So watching Trish really annoyed me on 2 levels LOLOL. But if she continues the same way I think she'll end up like my HS mate....very unhappy, used to getting her own way based on looks and eventually that not working. But no matter what I do think she was the only one there that had real chemistry with Jesse and I agree with Lori. Had the spy not been there I bet he would have chosen her, and at least had a few months of fun. But no way he could have selected her after hearing first hand of her exploits. And you can't bottle/predict chemistry. It's there or it's not. Trust me there were guys I would have given anything to have it with and just didn't and vice versa, some ones with major flaws/problems that I wish I didn't feel what I felt for them. Go figure.

Lastly Pascalle, wonder how long we'll keep this mutual admiration/agreeing society going?! My prediction is until BB lolol. I seldom like the troublemakers there and miss NICE people on the show. We'll see eh

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think it'll be interesting to see how long they last "After the Rose . . ." Remember that Bob and what's-her-name (I really can't remember her name!) broke up the day after Trista and Ryan's wedding. I think maybe they were contractually bound to make certain appearances before the news leaked out that they were no longer a couple.

The more I think about this show, the more cruel and unnatural it seems to me. Here are all these beautiful women competing over a guy on TV. No chance to really get to know each other under relatively normal circumstances, so all they really have is physical attraction and hope that it'll blossom into something more real down the road. They're pretty much coerced into spending the night together while he's still dating multiple women--and sleeping with them, too. How creepy is that? And then after the Final Rose Ceremony, they're separated and not allowed to see each other for several months. How any "relationship" comes through all that is a mystery to me.

It seems the only positive thing to come out of the Bachelor is that some of the women seemed to have made some good friends, but who needs that torture? After watching a few of these, I think a woman would have to be nuts to even consider putting herself in this situation. Look at the stress poor Tara was under at the end!

Chaserla
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07-28-2003

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=bachelorfinale/040520

Every Rose Has Its Thorn...from ESPN

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After watching the finale of "The Bachelor," many of us were left with a long list of questions. Some of us were also left humming that song by '80s hair band Poison, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."

}Oh, Jesse, you knock me off my feet!Was it somethin' I said or somethin' I did?
Did my words not come out right?
Tho' I tried not to hurt you
Tho' I tried
But I guess that's why they say
Every rose has its thorn.

With that in mind, what will become of the new couple so deeply in "love"? How will the rejected runner-up, Tara, mend her broken heart? And did she cure her, uh, nervous stomach? Is Trish still carrying her spare room key (perhaps tucked away in her unmentionables?) on the off-chance she'll run into Jesse?


But perhaps the most pressing question is: What were those "inappropriate" things that Tara accused Jesse of saying ... or more important, doing?

Page 3 spoke with the new tabloid cover-story couple, Jesse Palmer and Jessica Bowlin, by phone to get the scoop on life and love once the spotlight dims on "The Bachelor."

"I think I was confused by that," Palmer claims about Tara's parting comments on his lack of propriety. "It was a very emotional night. And it was hard watching Tara's feelings get hurt (last night). I'm just still really confused by what she meant by that."

Hmmm, we have some ideas.

Despite Tara's father's penchant for firearms, Palmer was more respectful than concerned. "As much as the guys were talking about (her dad and his guns) today, I have to be honest ... Tara has a great father. Her entire family was great. It was a shame that they didn't show more of the rest of her family. I'm big fans of all of them. You know, we really like Tara. She's a really good friend of Jessica's and we think highly of her."

Bowlin agreed that watching the finale episode was difficult. "Watching yourself on TV is weird in general. And it was a very dramatic episode. We were both upset when Tara was upset ... it was hard."

Having to keep their new relationship a secret also proved difficult, but a quick check of the confidentiality agreement was a very easy and real reminder to keep quiet. The contract clause states that anyone breaking the silence would be held liable to the tune of $5 million.

After the long separation, Palmer was relieved to be in the same room with his chosen one. He expressed his feelings in typical Palmer-speak: "It's just amazing to be here and be able to look at each other."

What will become of our favorite gold digger anyway?" 'Amazing,' Jesse? That's your favorite word!" Bowlin chimed in.

"I know, I've gotta find a new word to describe things," he laughed.

Uh, yeah. So, what's the deal with Trish? Was there any concern that she'd lower herself down from a hot air balloon, or something equally desperate, to interrupt the happy couple's rosy moment?

"No. Really, that episode was a big surprise to me. I totally had no idea that she was going to show up like that. But when I did see her, I knew I was going to handle the situation fine. And that would be the end of it. You know, Trish is great and it just didn't work out. I wish her all the best."

As for Bowlin, she wasn't concerned about Trish. Or any of the other women for that matter. "Initially, I thought that watching him with other women would be hard, but it didn't bother me at all. I'm not a jealous person so I was fine with it. I was fine with the show in general. I don't think everything was exactly right on. But I had no control over the situation, so I didn't let it bother me ... my posture bothered me. (Laughs) I watched myself, and said, 'I have to sit up and watch my posture.' "

Both sang the "it's all good" song when asked how they were represented throughout the show's editing process.

"I have no regrets about any of it. I was myself. I was not trying to be this cool guy or this super, romantic guy -- even though Jessica (doesn't like to) hear me say that. It was a great time. It was one of the best experiences in my life. Although I would try to memorize names better, if I could change something. (Laughs) But see, even that was just me being myself."

Now, as the transition from TV to tabloid takes flight, the couple stands to face the mean glare of public speculation. So, when asked what's next, Bowlin harkened back to advice from Palmer's dad.

Letting Jesse fill in the blanks, Bowlin recalled, "If it's right today, it'll be right next year and 10 years from now ... enjoy each other and enjoy the time. You know, enjoy each day one at a time."

Ah, sweet mystery of life, at last I found you ...
After spending time shopping for engagement rings with both women, Palmer decided to forgo sliding one on Bowlin's finger and instead gave her a one-way ticket to New York -- first class, of course.

"I wasn't expecting anything out of the show at all," Bowlin says. "I didn't feel like I needed a ring. It was a more appropriate and responsible decision to give me a ticket. That ticket was such an important symbol ... it was a symbol of starting a future together."

But is Bowlin hanging on to her sunny California apartment, just in case?

Though Bowlin's friends and family were "thrilled" at her news, they didn't want to her to move to the Big Apple. But her Left Coast peeps can hold off on planning the big sayonara soiree. Yes, she has applied to law schools "in the area," but Bowlin has not moved to New York yet; she's just "visiting right now" and is not sure when the final move will happen.

Right now, they're just taking things one day at a time. Their schedule includes dinner plans with some of the N.Y. Giants and their wives on Thursday night, jetting off to Los Angeles on Friday and travelling around, spending some time together thereafter.



If they do, however, decide to tie the knot, the duo would consider a reality showmance wedding extravaganza, a la Trista and Ryan from "The Bachelorette."



"I would love to (have the show cover the wedding)," said Palmer, "but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. I think it would be more Jessica's thing; I just hope I have some say in it," Palmer says, making both erupt in laughter.



Bowlin added, "I'm wondering when all of this will sink in ... we did People (magazine) already and we're doing Us Weekly this weekend. It's still all very surreal."

Chaserla
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07-28-2003

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/story/195412p-168849c.html

'Bachelor' may be dumped

Palmer too pricey as third-stringer

By RALPH VACCHIANO
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER


Jesse Palmer is better known as a reality TV star than as the Giants' backup quarterback, a job he might not have for long if Kurt Warner comes to Meadowlands.

The Bachelor gave out his final rose to Jessica on Wednesday night. But when the Giants give out their final roses, there might not be one for him.

That's the real reality for Jesse (The Bachelor) Palmer, the Giants' quarterback-turned-reality TV star whose days in New York may be numbered. With Eli Manning on board and Kurt Warner coming soon, there's only room for one more quarterback on the roster. And the competition for that spot gets more crowded every day.


Palmer already was stuck competing against promising rookie Jared Lorenzen and NFL Europe star Ryan Van for the third-string quarterback job. Then yesterday, the Giants were awarded ex-Falcons quarterback Kurt Kittner off waivers, putting four quarterbacks in competition for one spot.


Add in the fact that the 25-year-old Palmer is scheduled to make $627,689 this season - much more than Kittner ($380,000) and Lorenzen and Van ($230,000 each) - and it's possible he won't even make it to training camp. He could even be released when Warner signs in early June.


"That kind of just plays itself out," Palmer said yesterday. "I think if you start worrying about all that stuff you psyche yourself out. I just want to come out here every day, play the best I can and let everything take care of itself."


Palmer, who made three starts for the injured Kerry Collins last year, said he remains "very confident" he'll make it to camp with the Giants, and that they'll find a role for him somewhere.


"In the end of the day, you just kind of go out and play and let that kind of happen," he said. "This is what I love to do and I'm glad I'm here."


As for his other love, Palmer said he's still "together" and "very happy" with Jessica, the 21-year-old law student from California who accepted his final rose.

She flew in to watch "The Bachelor" finale with him at his Hoboken apartment Wednesday night - only the second time they've seen each other since the ABC series wrapped on March 7.


And no, they're not engaged - Palmer even had to return the $70,000 engagement ring ABC bought for them - though there is still one more episode, "After the Final Rose," to go.






Rupertbear
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09-19-2003

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I definitely agree that most of them appeared to be just 'girls'.

They may have been looking for the fairly tale.

I think Jesse was looking for sexual compatibility.

In that sense, yes he was attracted to Trish. She was older than him which made her stand out amongst the others.

But I think Trish's bravado came back to bite her in the *ss because most people were turned off by her self-absorbed personality.


Rslover
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11-19-2002

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
"I've put in a bunch of law-school applications and am waiting to hear back."

Aren't acceptances sent out in the spring, with the student having to make a final decision by May 1?

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 11:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
On abc.com, there is a free video that just popped up automatically. It is of Tara in the limo. She sounds so well adjusted and mature. She is going to be fine.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 12:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
If the showed finished shooting March 7th, she could have had time. She said on her over night date that she had already started exploring, so that was even sooner.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 3:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Boy talk about absurd...while I didn't love Bob's friendship ring gesture it sure beats returning 70K worth of ring. That's just plain stupid if you ask me.

BTW I too was surprised by how much his alleged ex girfiend looked like Tara (who looks a lot like Jessica lolol). And he said he didn't have a type HA.

They are just giving us politically correct answers to try to carry us over till this bogus show ends next week. I expect we will hear a ton of stuff like "we have to see where the future takes us, we'll give it a shot and see where it goes, now we can really date", and they'll never talk again. And so will end another Bachelor love story. They really should stick with the Bachelorette...where as someone posted a woman who really wants to make a committment is looking to do that. Kelly Ripa said virtually the same thing the day after (I taped it as I was dying to hear what they had to say about the outcome). She said leave it to the women to close the deal, as I recall. But funny how no Bachelor's seem to work, but so far The Bachelorette appears to have a good track record (anyone know for sure if Meredith and Ian are still together?). I just hope they don't go and mess it up and ask Trish to do the next one...BLECH IMHO. Oh well, there's always Survivor the love story now to keep us going

Rupertbear
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09-19-2003

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 5:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey, who knows...Jesse may very well give Trisha call back, once the show is well and truly ended.

Not to kindle any kind of romance mind you...just to take her up on her 'stalker offer'. ;)

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hehehehe Rupertbear!

Considering the status of Jesse's career, it would be dumb for Jessica to lock herself into a law school in the East. If the Giants let him loose, he could end up on the West coast or anywhere USA! Also, I don't know if law school is different, but it appears Jessica attended school in the Fall and took the Spring semester off to do the Bachelor. At the undergrad level, a good deal of the courses are only available one semester - i.e. English 101, fall - English 102, spring.. etc. Maybe when she starts again, she'll have to pick up where she left off in the middle of the year. Plus, she may have considered that they might have a lot of publicity things they had to do which would also make starting the 2nd semester a wiser choice.

I don't see a lot of promise for this relationship lasting, but I wasn't all that invested in this show anyway. I wasn't even going to watch it, but got hooked on the "drama" and was watching for entertainment purposes only.

I for one, didn't think Trish was that attractive at all - inside or out! Her face was kind of "hard" looking.. ok, I'm not saying what I would normally say because for one, it would sound "catty" LOLOL and two, I'd get modded because it would be a direct insult. I thought quite a few of the women were really pretty, but I agree, more in a girl-like way. The ones who were older almost seemed out of place.

I found the ending refreshing from the usual. I think we can thank Tara for the change in the ending, so good for her... well, not so good for her, but it mixed things up for us. I wonder if Tara actually vomited or just had the dry heaves. From the position she was in at the side of the road, it definitely looked like she would have gotten on "it" her dress had she hurled and of course, my DD and I made a point to check out the dress after! We also said we sure hoped they got her a toothbrush when it looked like she was. I wouldn't want to get out of the car either if that happened to me and I couldn't clean up. :-)