Jillian Harris is engaged to Ed Swiderski after giving him the final rose on a teary, fairly uncontroversial finale of The Bachelorette . That means the rumors of Ed having a Chicago girlfriend (or ex-girlfriend) the whole time were bogus, right
Not that we expected BacheloretteJillian Harris and her fiancé Ed Swiderski to be kaput already, but just in case there was any curiosity, the TV couple is still going strong.
In fact, the lovebirds were in Ed’s hometown of Chicago last night, having dinner with some friends. They dined at SUSHISAMBA Rio. Among their pals were last Bachelor season’s Natalie Getz, along with her new beau Mike “Speedo Mike” Steinberg, who originally vied against Ed for Jillian’s love on the Bachelorette.
“Jillian and Ed were completely adorable all night with their guests,” a source tells us. “They definitely showed some affection and kept the entire table entertained.”
Sure, it’s kind of the nature of The Bachelorette, but Anderson Cooper did not hold back when asking Jillian Harris about juggling so many men on the show.
Filling in on Good Morning America, AC sat down with Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski to discuss the just-completed fifth season of the ABC reality series.
His first question: “How many men did you have sex with?”
Clearly uncomfortable with the line of questioning, Ed Swiderski tried to defer to his fiancee, and said that like everything else in life, “you get used to it.”
Jill didn’t bite on some of the more risque questions, but did give us a little insight into all the kissing that went on over the course of three months.
Jillian Harris: “I kissed, um, 10 guys, but only four of them with tongue.” Anderson Cooper: “You know what, I just threw up in my mouth.”
Check out a portion of the funny, awkward interview below …
The most recent season of ABC’s The Bachelorette has ended with a marriage proposal, but what’s even more shocking is the news that the couple hadn’t yet split by the time of the finale. For the final rose ceremony Monday night, bachelorette Jillian Harris presented Ed Swiderski with a… …read full story
Despite rumors that he had a girlfriend in Chicago the whole time, and that they broke up shortly after getting engaged on The Bachelorette last night, Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski are still together, in love and happy as can be.
Appearing as an engaged couple for the first time on Tuesday’s “After the Final Rose” special, the future Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swiderski gushed about each other.
Looks like it’s for real, too.
The pair announced that Jillian is moving to Chicago to live with Ed on September 1, and that they are planning on getting married within the next 12 months!
Before the details on Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski, the “After the Final Rose” special killed a good amount time with an update on Melissa Rycroft.
Not that we don’t love Melissa. We just know she was dumped by Jason Mesnick, went on Dancing with the Stars and got engaged to Tye Strickland.
A clearly uncomfortable Kiptyn Locke was then forced to relive his rejection at the hands of Jillian on The Bachelorette season finale. And it still hurt.
Kiptyn said he has no regrets about the events that transpired on The Bachelorette, and was very genuine in everything he said and did on the show.
Then it was Reid Rosenthal’s turn on the hot seat. For him, there certainly were regrets, but not about his journey back to Hawaii, only prior to that.
Despite Reid’s outpouring of emotion, Jillian said even if he had told her how he felt sooner, she still would have chosen Ed. Awkward, but honest.
A 12-year-old in the audience then asked Reid out. He declined, courteously.
Reid’s first talk with Jillian since the season finale was no less difficult.
When it was finally Ed’s turn to take the stage on “After the Final Rose,” Jillian Harris beamed. Ed breathed a sigh of relief that they can finally “go public.”
Ed Swiderski said he wanted to propose to Jillian after their date in Spain, and for whatever it’s worth, they seemed rather smitten with one another on stage.
Finally, Chris Harrison called Ed out on his “mankini” shorts and an audience member asked him about his performance anxiety. No issues there, thankfully.
After an emotional Bachelorette finale that saw Jillian Harris bid farewell to not one, but two popular hunks, fans are split over whether she made the right call. Ed Swiderski proposed to the Canadian cutie Monday night, and as far as we can tell, they are still together and engaged. It was a tearful, fairy-tale conclusion.
In an emotional season finale, The Bachelorette star Jillian Harris ended up with Ed Swiderski, ousting Kiptyn Locke and leaving Reid Rosenthal devastated.
After Kiptyn was rejected, it appeared as if Reid might sweep Jillian off her feet with his dramatic return to the show. But ultimately, Jillian’s feelings for Ed, the Chicago native who left and returned himself this season, were just too strong.
The episode began on the big island of Hawaii and a date with her parents, Ed Swiderski and his chest hair. He admits to her folks that he used to be married to his girlfriend in Chicago job, but now is here because he loves Jillian.
Glenn Harris gave Ed Swiderski his blessing to propose to Jillian.
Then it is time for Jillian’s date with Kiptyn Locke. They are reunited at last. They kiss. A lot. They kiss again. They say a few words. And so on, et cetera.
Asked if he’s in love with Jillian Harris, Kiptyn says he’s “getting there.” Moments later, he admits (to the camera) that he is in love with her. More kissing.
After meeting both guys, her parents and hot cousin praise … both. Jill is still torn. Fortunately, she goes on second dates with both of the perfect fellas.
Jillian Harris’ decision on love did not come easy. Wes would understand.
Ed’s goes really well, with no sign of performance anxiety. He confesses that he wants to be with Jillian … forever. Hard to top that, although Kiptyn Locke tries, saying he’s ready to commit and wants Jillian to – OMG – move to San Diego.
In a shameless plug for Neil Lane, the guys both pick out rings. The dudes are hella nervous. Jillian has made her decision and decides she is going to let go of …
… Kiptyn. Even after he was gonna propose and stuff. Heartbreaking.
Sad as she is, Jillian can now focus all her attention on … wait, is that a mysterious taxi pulling up! Yes! With Reid Rosenthal, who arrives, shirt untucked!
In tears, Reid says he had to pull “a million” strings to get back on the show (yeah, right), admits his mistakes, and professes his undying love to Jillian. Swoon.
He drops to one knee and pops the question! It’s the most romantic thing ever. But … crickets. Jillian: “I need to think aboot this.” She leaves. Reid waits.
Fortunately, Chris Harrison is there to coach her. He tells her to follow her heart. Jillian: “How do I make a decision like this?” Chris: “Because you know.” Pimp.
Jillian cuts Reid loose for the second time. That’s gotta be rough.
Even a valiant effort by Reid Rosenthal couldn’t stave off Ed Swiderski.
Finally, it’s Ed’s turn to walk across the pool and into Jillian’s arms. He professes his love to Jillian once again, gets down to one knee and asks her to marry him.
She accepts! They embrace! Tears flow. He gives her a piggyback ride. Cue obligatory cheesy montage of Ed-Jillian highlights from weeks past as the credits roll!
Reid is coming back next week on The Bachelorette. If you weren’t convinced already, the final moments of last night’s utter waste of time “Men Tell All” special were a tease for the season finale. Amid shots of Ed Swiderski and Kiptyn Locke meeting her family and Jillian Harris preparing to make her choice, the narrator, Chris Harrison, promised that “an unexpected confession would make her question everything.” A montage of dramatic music and cuts followed, the last of which was a shot of a ring in a man’s hand …
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