Ali's Bachelorette Blog: My Best First Date Ever!

Source: People TV Watch

Ali Fedotowsky, the 25-year-old advertising account manager from San Francisco and former contestant on The Bachelor is the newest star of The Bachelorette. Each week, she will be blogging for PEOPLE.com and sharing her thoughts about the episode that aired the night before. “You’re going to see me get mad, cry, be happy, stressed out,” Fedotowsky says of the upcoming season. “The real me — the good, bad and the ugly.” In today’s blog, After dismissing eight men last week, Fedotowsky talks about her dates with Frank, the guys in Speedos and more.

My first week of dates! They were so much fun but not at all what I expected. Why? Because dating 17 guys is really hard!

As you know, my first date was with Frank and I can honestly say that it was the most fun I’ve ever had on a first date in my whole life. As soon as Frank got into the car we clicked. He is so easy to talk to and super funny, which is exactly what I have been looking for. I knew he was a good match for me when we were both able to laugh about the fact that our car broke down in the middle of the highway. I could not believe that happened! I’m actually glad it did though because it’s such a fun story to tell. The only downside is that Frank never even tried to fix it! C’mon, Frank! At least try! Luckily the rest of the date went perfectly and by the end of the night, we had made a very strong connection. 

Now onto the group date … which was very overwhelming. I’m so glad that we got the chance to do something for charity since giving back is really important to me. However, the photo shoot kept us super busy so it was hard to focus on getting to know the guys. And I still can’t believe the guys put on those Speedos!!! I swear I knew nothing about the outfits before we went on the date and I actually felt bad for the guys, but they were all such great sports. I’m sure they were thrilled once we all put on regular clothes and headed to H Wood in Hollywood. I was really glad that I was able to spend a lot of one-on-one time with the guys at the afterparty. Jonathan warned me about Craig M., but honestly, I already knew something was up with him. I was thankful that Jonathan had my back and let me know about it; otherwise, I would have just been speculating. I didn’t want to address Craig M. about it on the date, though, so I waited until the rose ceremony to confront him.

Before we get to the rose ceremony though, let’s talk Vegas! What an over-the-top date! As many of you know, I am not the most glamorous gal. Therefore I felt a little bit uncomfortable with the A-list service we received that day. You probably noticed that by the end of the night I had kicked off my heels and was running around barefoot. Where were my sneakers when I needed them? 

The rose ceremony this week was completely different than last week. I finally felt like myself. I was able to relax and focus all of my attention on getting to know the guys. It was a good thing too because I needed to feel confident going into my conversation with Craig M. I feel bad that he was able to pinpoint Jonathan after I told him that someone called him dangerous. I didn’t realize that Craig would know whom I was talking about. At the end of the night, I felt confident in my decision to let Craig M, Tyler, and Chris H. go. It’s never easy, but I felt a sense of relief knowing that I was one step closer to hopefully finding the love of my life. 

Until next time…

xo –Ali Fedotowski

Citytv Asks: Will You Accept This Rose?

 By: Lina Di Genova 

 

Would you accept a rose from a Handsome Bachelor?

This is the first time in a very long while that I am actually looking forward to Monday morning. 

Afterall, if you live in Toronto you know how crazy the morning commute is and how the TTC is not always the reliable choice.

But this Monday May 31 is the exception. 

Why you may ask? Citytv will be unleashing handsome bachelors who are armed with beautiful red roses on Downtown Toronto from 8 AM to 9:30 AM. 

For a few minutes, you get to feel what it's like to be a Bachelorette as a handsome tuxedo - clad gentleman asks you to accept this rose in true "Bachelorette Form" minus the cat fights, group dates and villains.  

"The Bachelors will be surprising lucky ladies in the Yonge-Bloor area by handing out branded roses and asking them to "accept this rose" in the style of the hit romantic reality series The Bachelorette on Citytv. There will also be opportunities to win additional Bachelorette prizes with skill testing trivia questions related to the series." 

So make sure ladies to find those bachelors, get a rose, grab your coffee and head to work. (In that order preferably!)

Afterall, who wouldn't want to start their day off with a beautiful red rose from a handsome bachelor?

Let me know if you were one of the lucky ladies by leaving me your comments below. 

Chris Harrison Blogs on The Season Premiere of The Bachelorette

Source: Entertainment Weekly

 

I want to start off this blog — and this season — with a big “Thank You!” This is our 20th season of The Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise. It’s a remarkable accomplishment in this day and age of television, and on behalf of the hundreds of people who make this show happen each and every year, I’ll say it again: Thank you. Making this show is much more than a job for all of us; it’s a passion and a labor of love. While this show has evolved with the times over the last eight years, it really hasn’t ever changed or wavered from its roots. It’s still really about that one thing we hope to achieve and find in our lives: love.

Watching the recap of Ali and Jake at the beginning of the first episode was a little strange. For some reason, that night at the Beverly Wilshire, when she chose her job over Jake, seems like years ago. I want to point out something very important that Ali mentioned several times throughout tonight’s episode, something that will play a huge part in and essentially shape this entire season: Ali is a vulnerable woman. Her biggest fear this season is that she will fall in love but not be loved back. This is a wild, tumultuous season for Ali. Unfortunately, her greatest fear is somewhat realized, and it’s something Ali had to face head-on and deal with.

The first episode is always hard to blog about because you’re just getting to know everybody. I do, however, love to break down the different styles the guys use to make a first impression. First off, there are way too many guys named Chris this season. I promise you, I will see to it this will not happen again. Then we have Frank, who is the first bachelor or bachelorette to ever come out of the top of the limo. Kyle, who went home, went with the fishhook maneuver — a classic move that I normally would rip apart, but you know what, it played okay. Craig M., who will undo all the goodwill Jillian created for Canada on our show, came out with a knock on Vienna. I’ve got to stick up for my friend Vienna and say, “Not a cool move, buddy.” Kirk created a paper rose for Ali. I think Ali saved him a little bit, but it worked all right. Tyler M. made the biggest gaffe of anybody during the arrivals. Note to all men: If you’re going to make mention of something that a woman did, like wear cowboy boots, make sure you’ve got the right woman! Ali didn’t wear cowboy boots on night one. And then there’s Derrick … ohhh, Derrick. I would say bless your heart, but you did this to yourself, my friend. Telling Ali your nickname is “Shooter” was bad enough. “Shooter” is just not the kind of nickname a woman is going to find cute or endearing. But when you tell her you “earned” that name due to premature ejaculation…. Damn, dude, what can I tell you? That’s just not something any woman wants to hear two minutes after meeting you. The good news is at least you didn’t share this information on national television. Oh wait.

Ali Fedotowksy's Amazing Beach Body Secret

It's been two days since the season premiere of The Bachelorette and I am still envious of Ali's fashion wardrobe. Did you see all the amazing clothes that she's going to wear. I'm still drooling and considering whether or not to sign up for the next season. 

You know what else caught my attention .  . . those amazing abs! I seriously need to get her trainer's number. He or she did an amazing job to get her in tip top beach season shape. 

In order to rock that amazing figure, Ali was wearing a patent-pending Voda Swim Envy Push up swimsuit. 

"It is designed to visually increase bust size by up to two cup sizes; perfect for anyone who would like a little assist. Its unique material absorbs less than a tablespoon of water, allowing the Envy Push Up bikini tops to retain their exceptional fit, support and shape, even when wet."

Ladies make sure to visit Voda's Swim website for more styles, colours and to  get your very own swimsuit. Afterall, summer is almost here!

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Ali Fedotowsky on Ellen!

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Ali's Interview on Good Morning America

Digital Spy's Interview With Ali Fedotowsky

Source: Digital Spy

Vienna Girardi may have won Jake Pavelka's heart in last season's Bachelor, but there's no doubting that some of the most memorable moments of the series were provided by Ali Fedotowsky. After making the emotional decision to leave the show to focus on work, the 25-year-old from San Francisco is now back searching for love again as the star of The Bachelorette. We caught up with her as she chatted about her suitors, wedding plans and what advice Jillian Harris gave her...

What was the timeline from when you left The Bachelor to becoming The Bachelorette?

"I got the phone call from my company about whether or not I could stay or leave hours before the Rose Ceremony and I made the choice to leave the show. I went right back to work that following Monday when I got home. I got approached - it was after I was already off the show and it aired - a while later and it was honestly not something I ever imagined I would be asked to do, and I was really shocked and nervous. By the time I was approached I felt like I was healed from the show, and in order to make my decision about whether or not I wanted to become The Bachelorette, I wanted to make sure I saw the season finale of The Bachelor so I could have closure with that and move on with my next adventure."

Are you happy with the men they picked for you?

"I'm so happy with the guys I got this season. One thing I said to the producers coming in was that I didn't want the male model who can't put two sentences together. I want smart, interesting guys that are going to keep me excited about the relationship and who they are and what they bring to the table. That's exactly what I got and I'm so happy. I want to thank each and every one of them for coming because they made the experience really great for me."

How important were first impressions to you?

"Actually, I was going in thinking that first impressions wouldn't really mean anything to me because I've always been the type of girl who will go for a guy who has told me a story that is really interesting or has made me laugh. I was so nervous that first night that I don't even think I remember a lot of the first impressions! It doesn't weigh that heavily."

Were you confident you would find love?

"Oh, I was so confident going into this that I could find my husband. I would not have done this show otherwise. When I was first approached to be The Bachelorette I had a lot of concerns. I was so happy in my career and job and I loved being in San Francisco. I just didn't know if it was the right choice. I had a conversation with my best friends and they said to me, 'If you find your husband on this show, nothing else matters'. That's when I knew that being on the show was the right choice and I was absolutely confident from night one that my husband would be in that room and I like to think I kept that confidence."

Are you ready to have kids or start a family?

"Let me clear this up! There are some articles out there I have seen suggesting that I want children right away. That is not the case! Chris Harrison asked me where I wanted to be in five years and I said, 'I want to be pregnant in five years', meaning when I am 30 I want to be pregnant with my first child. So am I ready for kids now? Absolutely not! I still have a career I want to build and things I want to accomplish before I am ready to start a family."

Have you thought about what sort of wedding or engagement ring you want?
"Oh my gosh, I have never in my life thought about what my wedding would be like! My uncle is actually a jeweller and he's always said that Asscher cut is pretty nice so I guess if I had to pick something that is what I'd go for. For the wedding dress I'd want something really simple, and I'd want my hair to be really natural. I plan on wearing Converse under my wedding dress so it has to be long enough to hide those! I don't like to be all glammed up, I like to be natural, so I think I'd have a natural look."

Now that you've gone through the process, do you have more understanding of what Jake went through?

"Absolutely. I just remember thinking when I was on The Bachelor, 'Why would Jake be insecure about anything? He has all these girls here vying for his attention'. But being on The Bachelorette, I get it. People can say to me all day, 'I'm falling for you, you're beautiful'. All these words, but to me, I always found myself questioning that. Is this person being sincere? Do they really care for me? One thing that was important for me to make clear to the guys was, 'I am offering you a rose but you are accepting it back. Don't accept it if you don't want it'. It was important for me that they knew this was serious and not just a game. I have so much more respect for Jake and Jillian and Jason and everyone who has been through this. It is really difficult and by far the hardest thing I've ever done."

Have you spoken to any former Bachelorettes or Jake about being the one handing out the roses?

"I haven't spoken to Jake at all actually, not even to this day. I actually think there is a good chance I might be running into him and Vienna soon and I hope to talk to him about my journey a little bit. I did talk to Jillian Harris beforehand. She wanted this to be my experience and to wish me luck. Her advice was basically to make sure I had a lot of travel hairspray on hand when I was on the road! She was really sweet saying, 'Oh I'm so glad you're the next Bachelorette', and all that. I haven't actually met her in person but I hope to in the future."

Do you think looking back that you made the right decision leaving The Bachelor?

"I think that at the time it was the right decision in the sense that I don't think I'm supposed to be with Jake. He found someone and he is with Vienna and they are happy and I'm happy for them. But, do I think that choosing a job over someone who is potentially the love of your life is the wrong choice? I do. It's kind of hard to answer. If I had stayed, would I have ended up with Jake? I don't think so. I think he would have ended up with Vienna anyway. So in that sense I think it is the right choice but I'm so glad that I now know I will never make that choice again."

Are you happy with how the season ends?

"I'm happy right now and I'm really confident with the decisions I made all along the way, whether it was the third Rose Ceremony, the fifth or the last. I don't have any regrets and I'm really happy right now."

'The Bachelorette' dishes on infidelity and Jake

Source: CTV.ca

Ali Fedotowsky ditched "The Bachelor" last season for her job. 

The smiley former Facebook advertising account manager now has a new gig as "The Bachelorette." Fedotowsky is the latest leading lady in a long line of single men and woman -- 20, to be exact -- selected to sift through a stack of suitors in hopes of finding the perfect match on the interconnected, long-running reality dating franchise.

Fedotowsky previously chose her career over Jake Pavelka, who was dumped by Jillian Harris on the fifth edition of "The Bachelorette." Harris was rejected in the 13th chapter of "The Bachelor" by Jason Mesnick, runner-up on the fourth edition of "The Bachelorette" with DeAnna Pappas, among those dumped by Brad Womack on the 11th "Bachelor" edition.

Fedotowsky will trek from Los Angeles to such locales as New York, Iceland, Turkey and Tahiti during her quest for love. In a recent interview, the 25-year-old Clark University graduate reminisced about Pavelka, discussed her most athletic suitors and recalled when a boyfriend cheated on her -- while she was sleeping.

AP: Why did you want to do "The Bachelorette" after what happened last season with Jake?

Fedotowsky: My decision to choose my job over Jake last season was really hard. I think it worked out for the best because he is now in love and has his relationship, and he's engaged and happy, and I'm happy, and that's really all that matters. This time, I decided I wanted to do what's best for me, and that's putting love first.

AP: Have you seen or spoken with Jake since the show? Do you still have feelings for him?

Fedotowsky: I haven't seen Jake since the show. I wanted to watch him on "Dancing With the Stars," because I heard he's really great. I don't have those kind of feelings. I will always care for him as a friend. He's a great guy and a great person, but I've definitely moved on.

AP: How do you feel about infidelity? Have you ever had a boyfriend cheat on you?

Fedotowsky: I've had a boyfriend cheat on me -- in a bad way -- while I was sleeping in another room. It was in another room of my house. It's wrong. It's unforgivable. Do I necessarily think once a cheater always a cheater? No, I don't think that, but I think once you've done it once in a relationship, it's very hard to recover in that relationship.

AP: Tell us about some of your suitors, like professional wrestler Justin Rego and baseball player Roberto Martinez.

Fedotowsky: Justin is an emotional guy. You would think that being a strong wrestler that he would not really be that way, but you'll be surprised the other side that you see of Justin. Roberto is a great guy. You might see a little bit of baseball on the show.

AP: Are you happy with the experience? Are you in love? Are you engaged?

Fedotowsky: Do I have tan on my ring finger? I'm very happy. I just made the decisions that were the ones I felt the most confident in along the way. I'm very proud of each decision that I made, whether or not I fell in love, you'll have to tune in to see.

Host: "Vulnerable" Bachelorette Ali Fears She Won't "Get Love Back"

Source: US Magazine

Will Ali Fedotowsky Find "The One?"

As the star of the new Bachelorette -- premiering next Monday --- Ali Fedotowsky will get to choose from 25 men vying for her love.

Yet the 25-year-old reality star (who bowed out of contention for Jake Pavelka's hand in the most recent season of The Bachelor) harbors major insecurities, show host Chris Harrison  says.

"Everyone brings their own baggage to the show," Harrison told UsMagazine.com at Sunday's Disney/ABC Television Group Summer Press Junket in Burbank, Calif.. "Ali [is] a girl that has in the past been hurt before."

"The more I got to to know her, the more I realize she's this strong, independent, beautiful woman, but very vulnerable."

He continued: "She really had this fear of almost being rejected. Like, 'Yes, I'm going to fall in love, but I'm really worried that I'm not going to get love back.'...Everyone has their kind of bones in the closet that they have to deal with. Hers was 'I'm going to put myself out there. I really think I'm going to fall in love, but are these guys going to love me back?'

"There is a phenomenal ending," Harrison told US of the new season. "Whether it's happy or not – I'll say this: Ali had to make a very tough choice at the end, several tough choices, and I think she's satisfied with how it ends and satisfied with her choice."

Any drama in the vein of Rozlyn Papa, booted early from the show after allegations of her affair with a show producer?

"God, I hope not," Harrison said.

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New Bachelorette Promo

A new promo of The Bachelorette has turned up on Youtube and boy am I never excited for the season to start. It looks really good. Monday May 24 can't come fast enough!

Bachelorette Extended Preview!

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Meet and Rate Ali's 25 Suitors

They say to "never judge a book by its cover" but here at Bachelorette Chit Chat, we play by different rules.

Meet and rate Ali's 25 suitors! Who's the cutest? Who's going to the final two?

Name: Chris H. 
Age: 27
Profession: Real Estate Developer
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada

Totally based on looks alone, I would definitely hang on to this one. Plus he's Canadian!~

Ali Fedotowsky's 25 Bachelors!

ABC has released Ali's 25 Bachelors. I'm a little disappointed at the selection that The Bachelorette has to choose from; maybe the bachelors aren't photogenic. 

What do you think of the 25 guys? Any guesses on who Ali is going to pick as her final two? Let me know what you think by leaving your comments below. 

ABC's The Bachelorette Promo!

ABC's Press Release on The Bachelorette's Season Premiere

FAN FAVORITE ALI FEDOTOWSKY RISKS IT ALL FOR LOVE, GETTING HER SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS, WHEN THE SIXTH EDITION OF ABC'S ROMANCE REALITY SERIES "THE BACHELORETTE" PREMIERES MONDAY, MAY 24, ON ABC

This Season's Highlights Include Extraordinary Trips Across Iceland, Turkey, Portugal and Tahiti, a Bachelor Broadway Competition, Featuring the Tony Award-Winning Musical "The Lion King," a Bachelor Music Video with the Grammy-Nominated Group Barenaked Ladies, a Glamorous InStyle Photo Shoot, Private Concerts by Critically Acclaimed Singers Jamie Cullum and Joshua Radin and the Famed Harlem Boys Choir The Bachelorette Just Misses the Disastrous Eruption of Iceland's Volcano While Filming There

Ali Fedotowsky, the beautiful, energetic and charismatic career-oriented woman from San Francisco is back. She has re-prioritized her life - and now is ready to find her soul mate. Ali will have her own opportunity to find true love, as the sixth edition of "The Bachelorette," the female version of ABC's hit romance reality series, premieres MONDAY, MAY 24 (9:02-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Ali, 25, has been a fan favorite from the moment she stepped out of the limo to meet Jake Pavelka on the last season of "The Bachelor." She became the front-runner for Jake's heart, but in a shocking turn of events, she was forced to make a heartbreaking choice between her dream job and continuing her relationship with Jake. Ali surprisingly chose her career - a decision she still regrets. But it's not too late for Ali now. She's left her home, her job, her stability behind - letting go of everything this time -- to really make a life-changing commitment to put her heart first and take a second chance at finding true love. Editor's note: Beginning Monday, May 31, the program moves to its regular two-hour run time from 8:00-10:02 p.m., ET.

TV Guide's: The Bachelor/Bachelorette - Where Are They Now?

KV BIJOU jewellery to be worn on ABC’s The Bachelorette!

I’ll admit that I watch ABC's The Bachelor/Bachelorette shows faithfully each season, and was very excited when they announced the season six Bachelorette to be Ali Fedotowsky.  

You can imagine that excitement times a thousand (maybe more!) when I recently was asked to send her some KV BIJOU jewellery to wear on the show! To have my little company of one employee, that is just over a year old, get exposure on prime time television to an audience of women (and some of you men out there *wink*) is incredible!  

What an opportunity and honor!  You might be seeing some new pieces with Ali’s favorite color yellow popping up on my website, as well as some “Ali” inspired pieces.   They are in the midst of filming the new season right now and I cannot wait until May 24th when the show airs to see which pieces she ends up wearing!

Go Ali go!  We are rooting for you to find that special someone!

“Kelsey, thank you so much.  Ali Fedotowsky and I are thrilled to be showcasing your outstanding works of art!” ~Penelope Jean, Celebrity Publicist and Booking Agent

Source: Kvbijou.wordpress.com

The Bachelorette's Seaon 6 Updates on Location and Production

We've seen a glimpse of Ali as the star of The Bachelorette but we haven't stumbled on any scoop about the sixth season until now.

The former Bachelor contestant, who competed for Jake's heart last season, was recently spotted in New York City filming in Central Park and the Minskoff Theater, home to Disney musical The Lion King, according to the Examiner. 

Latest Bachelor (ette) News!

• Jake happily dances with Chelsie Hightower
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• Season 6 Bachelorette Spoilers
• Chelsie's thoughts on her dancing partner Jake

Jillian Harris on Extreme Makeover Home Edition

Don't forget to catch Jillian Harris on tonight's episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition on ABC. 

Harris and the EMHE team have traveled to Slaughterville, Okla., to rebuild the home of Brian and Audra Skaggs, whose 2-year-old son, Jhett, has a weakened immune system after receiving a heart transplant.

For more on Harris' experience on Extreme Makeover Home Edition click here!

For my episode recap click here!

Don't forget to keep some tissues handy, I'm thinking that its going to be a tear jerker!