We have an update on the ugly Rodney Atkins situation. As previously reported, the country singer was arrested last month on a charge of domestic violence that included trying to smother his wife with a pillow , an allegation Atkins denies. Now, TMZ has obtained the divorce documents between Rodney and Tammy Atkins and they at least prove the couple can agree on something. Both sides acknowledge they are “unable to live together successfully as husband and wife,” while each says the other is “guilty of such inappropriate marital conduct as renders further cohabitation unsafe and improper.” Tammy is asking for sole custody of the pair’s 10-year old son (who she also says witnessed his dad’s attack), along with alimony and child support payments. The judge has agreed on a restraining order for the time being, barring Rodney and Tammy from “harassing, threatening, assaulting or abusing the other party.” That seems like a start.
It’s that time of year again. Ben Flajnik is gearing up to dole out the roses beginning January 2, and like clockwork, The Bachelor spoilers are already swirling. Get ready for another wild season of skinny dipping, cat fighting, cursing (more than usual in that area) and people coming on the show for the wrong reasons. Pour the wine (a California varietal, if you please) and grab the tissues, because this is going to be the most intense, talked-about season of The Bachelor EVER! No fewer than 25 women are waiting to throw themselves at Ben, but who will advance to the coveted hometown dates, and who is he engaged to at the end? Thanks to Reality Steve , Bachelor soothsayer extraordinaire, a man who comes through even in the face of potential litigation, we can likely these questions. Ready to learn the identities (with photos!) of the alleged final four women this season, as well as the winner of Ben Flajnik’s heart and a Neil Lane ring? Follow the jump for The Bachelor spoilers galore … Nicky Sterling: A divorced dental hygienist “who likes to drink Coors Light and get her party on,” she brings Ben back to her hometown of Hurst, Texas. Lindzi Cox: A native of Ocala, Fla., she makes quite a first impression on Ben. Like Puss in Boots and the Old Spice Guy, she’s on a horse! First impression rose? Hers. Courtney Robertson: The Scottsdale, Ariz., product is an international model with pictures all over the Internet, and even has a national ad for Caesar’s Palace on TV. In addition, Court is reportedly disliked by the others in the house from the get-go, swears like a sailor and went skinny dipping with Ben in Puerto Rico. Hot stuff! Kacie Boguskie: Got to show off her baton twirling skills when she had the first date of the season in Sonoma, then took Ben home to beautiful Clarksville, Tenn. Sadly for Kacie, she gets bounced after the hometown dates. Rough. The final three – Nicky, Lindzi, and Courtney – jet off to Switzerland for overnight dates. The trip to Europe is depicted, along with much more, in this preview: The Bachelor 2012 Preview Nicky is eliminated after the overnights, leaving Lindzi and Courtney. The final rose ceremony took place Wednesday, November 16 at a Swiss mountain location so remote, both girls arrived at the rose ceremony via helicopter. So with Lindzi Cox and Courtney Robertson to choose from, Ben Flajnik had his pick of polar opposites … and naturally chose the often-controversial model. Yes, Ben Flajnik is engaged to Courtney Robertson. As of right now. Will it last? That remains to be seen, although we don’t have to tell you about this franchise’s abysmal track record. Congratulations in any case, you kids! Some other highlights of the coming season, according to Steve: Shawntel (‘memba her?) returns for one night only! Casey Shteamer, one of the contestants, had a boyfriend back home in Michael Patak, who was reportedly not pleased about her going on the show. What resulted from this is unclear, but there are rumors that producers found out. Samantha Leavy, Miss Pacific Palisades 2011, fell for married producer Bennett Graebner. Nothing happened during filming, but she fell for him, asked off the program, was talked into staying, and later eliminated in Utah. That’s it for now! We’ll update this page as more info becomes available throughout the season, and/or if anything changes. Check back with us early and often. What do you think of The Bachelor spoilers above? Discuss!
