They may not have walked away with any money, but Blakeley Shea Jones and Tony Pieper got engaged last night on the Bachelor Pad season finale . Before Nick Peterson shocked the world and screwed over Rachel Trueheart en route to $250,000, single father Tony found himself $100,000 lighter. He popped the question to Blakeley with a ring by Hollywood fave Neil Lane. “It is a gorgeous ring,” a diamond expert says of the 3.5-carat rock. “It’s very substantial . The main stone is a square cut, with a pave border and a double pave band.” One worth an estimated hundred grand, according to reports. About a week before the Bachelor Pad finale taped, “Tony was very quietly flown out to LA … He met with Neil so he could pick the ring out personally.” His efforts certainly paid off, as Blakeley Shea Jones said yes. While neither made it far on The Bachelor or Bachelorette , the couple met at the Pad and decided to make their relationship permanent after just a few months. Congratulations, Blakeley and Tony!
Nick Peterson absolutely stunned fans and co-stars alike with his decision to keep all the money for himself on the Bachelor Pad season finale last night. Leaving Rachel Trueheart both brokenhearted and broke, Nick’s controversial move proved that not everything in the Bachelor universe is totally contrived. It’s impossible not to feel bad for Rachel, who was already reeling, having developed real feelings for co-star Michael Stagliano that were not reciprocated. At least she would win $125,000 at the end of her Bachelor Pad ordeal, though … or so she thought. The often-overlooked Nick Peterson had other ideas. With his decidedly undiplomatic attitude after the fact, Nick probably didn’t handle the situation as well as he could have Monday night. But this is still a game. On merit, Peterson pulled off one of the all-time reality TV coups, outlasting a partner (and cast in general) that didn’t think he “deserved” to be there. Nobody in Rachel’s alliance gave a $h!t about Nick Peterson, who they considered a pawn, and who and planned on voting off as soon as they needed to. This is fact. However lucky he was to float through the game as long as he did – and to gain a legit shot when Michael was booted – he seized the chance. So there he was last night, with the option of splitting the cash with a partner who never liked him, or to roll the dice and go for broke. $250,000 or $0. He went for it, and won it. Rachel was stunned; their fellow cast members even more so. Sure, it was brutal, but the option is in play because it’s a game . Chris Bukowski probably would’ve done it, too, had he not burned so many bridges. It’s a competition first and a dating show second. People forget this. On the flip side, though, didn’t Nick feel slightly bad? He’d have made a cute girl happy as opposed to miserable, and $125,000 is still a lot. Selfish? Mean? What do you think? Do you fault Nick? Tell us in the poll below. Nick Peterson’s Bachelor Pad cash grab …
This week on Bachelor Pad … a lot of foreheads were slapped at home. Our recap could end there and be more than sufficient, but ABC’s guilty pleasure, which premiered after Emily Maynard picked Jef Holm on The Bachelorette finale in late July, always seems to suck you back in. Who got the boot and who got some tail? Find out in THG’s recap! A relay race, full of obstacles involving ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and nuts was the week’s challenge … Plus 5 for watching Ed Swiderski not even finish it, and Plus 25 more for Chris Harrison saying “nut sack.” Superfan David and Rachel come away with the win! Plus 10 . Dave chose to spend his date with Blakeley Shea, Erica Rose and Jamie at the prom, making this officially the least stable prom in history. Plus 20 . Blakeley and Jamie trying to be civil? Minus 15 for not even being remotely convincing. Minus 5 more for Erica Rose’s mere presence this season. Rachel went out with Michael (of course), Tony and Nick to Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in Hollywood. Plus 10 for an actually creative date idea. The Bachelor Experience date would’ve worked better with people from the show that are actually noteworthy, so Minus 5 , but Chris made up for it. Plus 20 , because we really need a Chris Harrison wax figure. Rachel pretty much made it clear to Nick and Tony during the date that she was interested in – and all her attention was on – Michael. Plus 20 . Tony still seemed a bit shocked as Mike got the rose. Minus 5 . At the mansion, Reid tried to play nice with Ed in an act we don’t even buy … Reid, of all people, bitter about losing Jillian to him? Fake. Minus 40 . Chris continued to play with Jamie and Blakeley, yet rebuffed the former’s advances as she attempted to go mount him on a bunk bed. Plus 15 . She acted like she didn’t care about being spurned … yet cried about it while saying so, and wept during the date with David as well. Minus 10 . Meanwhile, Sarah’s guilt for voting against Ed led her to TELL ED that Reid is the mastermind of trying to send him home . What a rat. Minus 20 . Ed calls Reid out, Reid tries to deny everything, and it’s just very awkward all around. But not as much so as when he boned Jaclyn. Plus 60 . If this were Cinemax, Ed’s junk would have more screen time than 75 percent of the cast members. Minus 50 for being the ultimate man whore. Reid’s plan backfires and he gets sent home. Minus 25 , because he seems like a good guy, but Plus 25 , as he didn’t belong there anyway. Annoying fan Donna left too. Shrug. EPISODE TOTAL: +35. SEASON TOTAL: -42 .
Chris Bukowski was sent packing by Emily Maynard on The Bachelorette last night, leaving Arie Luyendyk, Jr., Jef Holm and Sean Lowe to vie for her heart. The Bachelorette spoilers we posted earlier today reveal who (allegedly) wins if you’re curious. In any case, Chris will be moving on … to Bachelor Pad! Bukowski, a 25-year-old Chicagoan, decided to join Bachelor Pad 3 and the quest for $250,000/15 more minutes of fame after Emily rejected him. Of that decision, Emily Maynard recently wrote in a blog for People: “I had a hard time sending him home, but wanted to stay true to the promise I made to his sister that I wouldn’t keep him away from his family if I didn’t see him at the end.” Chris will be joining 19 other Bachelor and Bachelorette veterans – as well as five “super fans” of the franchise – on the Monday, July 23 premiere. A month after revealing the majority of the Bachelor Pad 3 cast , ABC finally announced the name of the summer show’s final contestant in Bukowski. Kalon McMahon and Tony Pieper from this season are also in. The Bachelorette season finale and first-ever live After the Final Rose show air on a special night: Sunday, July 22, starting at 8 p.m.
Holly Durst and Blake Julian shocked the cast of ABC’s Bachelor Pad by getting together – and engaged – last season. But there love was undeniably real. On Saturday, the Bachelor and Bachelorette cast members got married! Durst and Julian tied the knot in front of 115 guests, including former reality TV co-stars Erica Rose, Ella Nolan, Justin “Rated R” Rego and West Lee. We’re guessing Michael Stagliano, who was actively trying to win Holly back on the show when she got engaged to Blake , was probably not on hand. The newlyweds wore this to mark the occasion: Just kidding. These are promotional pics from Bachelor Pad 2 . “I couldn’t be happier,” Durst said. “Blake is my best friend and now my husband. I have a beautiful future ahead of me … I love him with all my heart!” The Ohio-bred children’s author said “I do” to Blake at The Cliffs country club in South Carolina, walking down the aisle in an Alfred Angelo wedding gown. “I’m really excited and really happy about the rest of my life,” the newlywed said prior to the big day. “I can’t wait for that to begin. I’m not nervous at all.” Congratulations to the couple and good luck!
ABC confirmed last night during The Bachelor finale that the network will order a third season of the reality show’s summer spinoff, Bachelor Pad. Sweet. The Pad , a Big Brother -like battle of the sexes in an L.A. mansion populated by former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants, will return in mid-summer. And there will be twist: Some lucky random schmoe fan can apply to join the show and go up against the castoffs vying for a 16th minute of fame! Yesss! Season 1, won by Natalie Getz and Dave Good, was a bit of a mess as ABC struggled to wing the format on the fly, but it attracted a decent following. Season 2, won by Michael Stagliano and Holly Durst, who got engaged to Blake Julian right after the season, averaged a strong 7.10 million viewers. Other memorable castoffs on the Pad include Jake Pavelka (obvi), Gia Allemand, Kasey Kahl, Vienna Girardi, Michelle Money, Kiptyn Locke and Wes Hayden.
What the heck happened at the end of this week’s Bachelor Pad episode ? The last rose came down to Jake Pavelka – who ominously vowed that if he was going home, he was going to take as many people as he could out with him – and Kasey Kahl. The music built to a crescendo and then … the credits rolled. Chris Harrison said “Kasey,” but that was it. Presumably he’s getting a rose? It’s all unclear. The host-pimp says next week, “it will all make sense.” Either way, it was odd: Bachelor Pad Episode 3 Rose Ceremony Is there a chance Jake Pavelka actually sticks around? Or did the show decide to edit it this way simply to spread Jake’s epic meltdown upon being voted off? We’ll find out next Monday night, obviously. But until then … Whose side are you on in this Bachelor Pad battle?
Already parents to two beautiful daughters, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are getting ready for another baby! She’s pregnant, according to reports! The couple, along with Violet, 5 1/2, and Seraphina, 2 1/2 – are “thrilled” to be expecting their third child, they confirmed to the Associated Press. Here’s Jen out with soon-to-be-big sister Seraphina: Garner and Affleck, both 39, have each spoken of being hands-on parents. Garner said juggling acting and motherhood gave her a “split personality.” “[I] feel like half my brain is somewhere else all the time, but when the camera’s rolling, I pull it together and focus for two minutes,” she has said. “Then I kind of turn back to a ditz again.” A ditz and a great mom. Congratulations to the happy couple … and sorry to J. Lo, who won’t be getting back together with Ben anytime soon. [Photo: WENN.com]
Last night on Bachelor Pad, Melissa went insane, Jake’s feud with Kasey escalated, Bret Michaels showed up, and there was synchronized swimming involved. Just another eventful night on ABC’s guilty pleasure spinoff hit. By the end, it was Jake Pavelka and Kasey Kahl on the block again, with a weird ending that would have people talking if the format actually mattered. Read about it below in THG’s official +/- Bachelor Pad recap: Blake, on Melissa: “She’s like a live wire that’s flailing around on the ground ready to zap somebody, and I’m covered in water.” Plus 4 for that metaphor. Speaking of water, the challenge is synchronized swimming! If you thought the girls would have a big edge here, boy did you think wrong. Minus 5 . Obligatory Minus 2 for Erica’s attempt at “swimming.” Despite not playing to his self-proclaimed strengths – mental durability, physical strength and problem solving – Jake is the star ballerina! Plus 9 . Michael wins the rose, however, resulting in another boring, sappy date with Holly. Minus only 1 , though, because at least this wasn’t scripted. Vienna Girardi, who was asked to come along on Mike’s date for reasons unknown to all, spends the whole time whining. God, she is painful. Minus 9 . Once you get past the random, awkward ridiculousness of his cameo and “performance” for Holly and Mike, Bret Michaels is kind of the man. Plus 11 . Song choice: “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” Obvi. Plus 4 . Michelle Money, the girls’ winner, is pretty darn likable on Bachelor Pad . Plus 13 for turning around her image. She’s not perfect, but seems genuine. Minus 7 , though, for her pronunciation of Graham. Graaaaaaaaaahm . Not annoying at all. Plus 3 for those two, while we’re at it. So cute together! “I think you’re great,” Michelle says. “You barely know me,” Graham responds. Still, they make out hard. Michelle definitely gets after it. Plus 5 . Minus 4 for the rose appearing and disappearing from Graaaaaaaaaaahm ‘s shirt. Even we noticed that one, editors. Step up your game. Back at the Pad, Jake Pavelka conspires to plot Kasey’s demise. Plus 6 . Sadly, his plot does not involve playing “The Rainbow Connection” on repeat until Kasey loses his mind, attacks him and is removed from the house. Minus 3 . “I was willing to do whatever I need to do.” – Jake, who then backed up his words, alright. He kissed Erica, and it was nothing short of foul. Minus 10 . She was a fan, however. “I have good lips that I maintain by getting injections every six months,” she says. Gross, but Plus 6 for unintentional comedy. Hey, look at that, we forgot William was still on the show! Plus 5 . The more riled up Kasey gets, the harder he is to understand, as his voice resembles a frog’s. Plus 19 , because no one cares what he’s saying anyway. Vienna Girardi ‘s fake boobs are ALL over the place this week. Like, more than usual. Given her personality, how did she ever win The Bachelor?! Minus 3 . Kasey gets down on one knee and gives Vienna a ring … a promise ring. SO lame, and yet fitting, as these two are developmentally in first grade. Wash . Even Vienna can’t take Kasey’s singing half seriously. Take a hint. Unless ABC is paying him cash under the table to pull this, what a douche. Minus 11 . Melissa is freaking out. Like, panic-attack style. Xanax time. Minus 2 . A twist: Only one guy will go home this week! Not that anyone watches Bachelor Pad for the competition aspect, but Minus 4 for rules changing weekly. With one final rose remaining, Chris just says “Kasey” … and then we fade to black. Huh? He then says on Twitter that “It will all make sense next week!” Is Bachelor Pad trying to make us think? What gives? So confusing. Minus 15 . One theory: Jake punches Kasey in the junk before he bolts for the limo, and ABC just wanted to save that for next week’s show. We can hope. Plus 2 . The Mask always cracks us up with his spots during the credits. Plus 3 . EPISODE TOTAL: +14. SEASON TOTAL: +28. GONE : Jake Pavelka (we think), Dignity.
DMX, rapper and celebrity mug shot all-star team captain, is a free man once again after being released from an Arizona prison earlier today. He told All Hip Hop outside the slammer, “I’m feeling good … feeling really good.” He then departed to see the wife and kid. You know how it is. Somehow, last week’s drug-smuggling bust and other infractions only pushed back his release by a few days. Place must be really overcrowded. In any case, X is a free man now. Check out what he said he plans to do before he gets sent back, which we’re guessing will be by Labor Day. DMX Outta Prison
