On Monday’s episode of The Bachelor, fans will watch Ben Flajnik propose to either Lindzi Cox or Courtney Robertson to conclude a most controversial season. If you want to know who he supposedly gives his final rose to, read The Bachelor spoilers page at THG … if you dare. Either way, it’ll have people buzzing. Interestingly, Courtney and Lindzi, whose personalities and styles are polar opposites, selected similar dresses for the final rose ceremony in Switzerland. Which woman’s black dress do you like best? Vote below: The 28-year-old Robertson, the black widow herself, wears a black Alberto Makali design with an embellished neckline and elbow-length leather gloves. The 27-year-old Cox’s finale dress is a black strapless Tadashi Shoji with a midnight blue tiered skirt. Which of them will be trying on wedding dresses. On, right, we kind of saw that publicity stunt already.
The Bachelor season finale and After the Final Rose special air on Monday. All eyes will be on Ben Flajnik and his fiancee … whomever that may be. If you want to know who we think it is, check out The Bachelor spoilers page we’ve put up and updated throughout the season. But it doesn’t sound good … From the magazine cover above, you’d assume that Ben was not only dumped by either Courtney Robertson or Lindzi Cox already, but he selected the wrong woman on The Bachelor finale, and there’s a nude video scandal lurking. That would be probably one-third true. All of the reputable intel we’ve found thus far suggests that he has NOT broken up with his fiancee – despite his increasingly obvious lack of enthusiasm for the show and allegedly kissing some random girl last week. They’re still together. For now. The After the Final Rose special Monday night should be telling, as it was filmed March 4, and will offer at least some insight on how the couple is doing. It airs immediately after Flajnik doles out his final rose around 9:55 p.m. Who do you think deserves it?
There is no evidence that any foul play was at work in the death of Whitney Houston. But that did not stop Nancy Grace from speculating about whether someone played a role in her passing , and a new report claims it isn’t stopping unidentified callers from pressing the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office from opening up a murder investigation. Sources tell TMZ that several individuals – alleging to be relatives of either Houston or Bobby Brown – have contacted the office under the belief that the artist was murdered. One even claimed to possess evidence that proved this theory, while another blamed a fellow relative for the homicide. There’s been no verification of identities and still no proof exists that points to anything but an overdose on pain medication and alcohol. The official cause of death will be determined when toxicology results are in.
It’s normally a chance for the rejected bachelorettes to confront the man that sent them packing, but it was primarily Courtney Robertson in the hot seat and under fire on The Bachelor: Women Tell All episode Monday night. The women wasted no time in criticizing Robertson, calling her a villain, a phony, a grouch, a two-faced fame-seeker and pretty much an awful human being overall. And that was all before she even took the stage! Then it got worse: Courtney Robertson on The Women Tell All Not only was Courtney slammed – politely but forcefully – by third and fourth place finishers Nicki Sterling and Kacie Boguskie (probably the two nicest people ever), her former rival Emily O’Brien absolutely owned her ass Monday. Crocodile tears or not, Courtney was definitely crying up there. Surprisingly (or not, for a master manipulator), she chose to apologize, saying, “I’m sorry. I take it all back. Looking back, I’m really sorry I hurt all of your feelings.” “You may say it’s not genuine but it is,” she said. Mmm hmm. The Bachelor himself, Ben Flajnik, was only featured at the very end, starting off his not-even-10-minute segment by saying “welcome to my nightmare.” Doesn’t exactly bode well for his chances with Courtney, or Lindzi. Whoever Ben picks on the season finale next week (see our Bachelor spoilers page for more info on that oft-discussed topic), he’s not looking too pleased with life now. You tell us: Courtney Robertson on The Bachelor …
Attention, horny men searching the Internet for photos of naked celebrities: today is your day! Maybe. Not long after photos of Olivia Munn nude supposedly surfaced online, self-snapped shots of Mad Men star Christina Hendricks have also popped up; although, like Munn, the actress denies the most revealing photo is actually of her. A rep for Hendricks acknowledges to TMZ that, yes, his client’s phone was hacked. And, yes, a few of the images floating around really are of the busty celebrity, namely the pics of Hendricks without makeup, seemingly at home, trying on different outfits. But this source says it is NOT Hendricks exposing her bare breasts in the one photo gaining the most notoriety this morning. He adds that the proper authorities have been notified and are looking into the hack. A website that cares less about being sued than we do has posted the pics in question. Check them out now and decide for yourself which are truly of Hendricks and which are phony. [Photo: WENN.com]
Nicki Sterling was sent home to Texas after falling in love on The Bachelor. While Lindzi Cox and Courtney Robertson made it to the finale, Nicki and Kacie Boguskie were given the pink slip despite strong connections with Ben Flajnik. The 26-year-old dental hygienist says she’s “still in the process of getting over it,” and has plenty to say about skinny-dipping, her elimination and the final two. Excerpts from Nicki Sterling ‘s recent interview with People below: On not getting a rose : “I was blindsided. Each time we were together, I felt more confident. It’s hard to say who I thought was going home, [but not] me.” On what went wrong : “Hearing him refer to me as the “dark horse” let me know he enjoyed my company but didn’t have a strong connection until the end.” On Chris Harrison calling their relationship “immature” : “I love Chris but I don’t agree. Our relationship was mature. We talked about important things.” “We had deep talks. I wasn’t one to beg for reassurance. I tried to make our moments both meaningful and playful. Those two things are important in a relationship.” On getting closure : “I heard what I needed to get closure. I didn’t need to hear nice things. I’m a firm believer that everything in life happens for a reason.” On her family’s response : “They’d have loved for it to work. They enjoyed the time spent with him. They wouldn’t have given their blessing if they didn’t.” On seeing Ben skinny dip with Courtney Robertson : “It stung a lot to see that knowing that was the same week we had our first real moments together.” “I wish he would have said, ‘Not a good idea. The girls will be upset.’ But he’s a 29-year-old guy being seduced by one of the most attractive women on earth.” “I can’t fault him in the moment. He’s a great person. I would never say a bad word. She worked her magic. I don’t know any guys who would have done anything differently.” On if she’s over Ben : “Not completely. It’s hard to fall for somebody that doesn’t fall back. The idea of dating hasn’t crossed my mind since I left Switzerland.” On badmouthing Courtney to Ben : “I don’t regret warning him in the least. If he ended up hurt and I hadn’t said something, I’d somehow take the blame.” “I don’t believe her tears. It looks as if she realized her chance of winning might be hindered by how she treated other people so she started to backpedal.” “The Courtney that I got to know wasn’t sincere in that manner. I don’t see how [Ben] could watch the season and not be extremely upset and disappointed.” On who Ben should choose on the March 12 finale : “I see him with Lindzi Cox more. She’s very laid back, easygoing. Their senses of humor are very compatible. She was there for him, was open and honest and I could see it lasting.” Who do you think he should pick?
She may no longer host her a daytime talk show, but Oprah Winfrey still has serious sway. The Associated Press confirms that she has landed the first interview with members of Whitney Houston’s family since the singer’s tragic death last month, as Oprah will sit down with loved ones that include: Whitney‘s sister-in-law/manager, Patricia Houston; her brother Gary; and her daughter Bobbi Kristina, who many fear is headed down a similar, drug-laden path as her mother. Oprah attended Whitney’s funeral in New Jersey and no official cause of death has been determined yet. Autopsy results should be in within a week or two. The interview, meanwhile, will air on OWN Sunday, March 11 at 9 p.m.
Let’s give Jennifer Love Hewitt a lot of credit: the actress isn’t even trying to pretend any longer. Why should you tune in for this actress’ upcoming new show on Lifetime, The Client List ? Not for the acting, not for the storyline, not for the production value. JLH made the reason clear in this scantily-clad promotional video for the April 8 premiere and now she’s doing it again in a new poster for the series: The Client List will air on Sunday nights and center on a single mother who takes over control of a brothel. We’ll certainly be tuning in. Or at least staring at this picture for the next few hours.
After Lorene Scafaria and Ashton Kutcher were spotted together in Italy over the holidays, a rep for the actor came out and shot down rumors of these two dating. But we wonder what that rep would say now. In the latest issue of Us Weekly , a witness says he spotted the screenwriter and the actor cozying up at a charity event on February 25. “They were affectionate,” the onlooker reports . “When they thought no one was watching, they held hands, and she rubbed his back and his neck.” Scafaria previously dated Adam Brody and Kutcher, of course, was married to Demi Moore for six years. That actress just left rehab and is reportedly vacationing now in Turks and Caicos.
Kacie Boguskie did what she (or the producers) had to do. That’s how she explains traveling all the way to Switzerland just to “warn” Ben Flajnik about Courtney Robertson on last week’s episode of The Bachelor . With Southern charm, bright eyes and a big heart, it was easy to see why so many people fell in love with Kacie B. and were rooting for her over Court. Alas, Ben was not one of those people. Speaking with reporters about her hometown date gone awry, her trip to Europe and if she thinks Ben Flajnik and his fiancee will last, she had this to say: On her elimination : “I definitely didn’t think it was me. When it got down to one rose, I thought that Nicki would be going home. I was shocked.” On why she went to Switzerland after getting axed : “Initially, I was not going there in search of a second chance. I really wanted closure.” “I had to make my peace about Courtney, because I care. Of course, there was a little part of me that hoped he’d be like, “I made a mistake. Stay.” On why she cares so much about Courtney : “I have a problem with somebody who has two sides, because I don’t know which is really you.” “She was manipulating – I’m not sure who she manipulated more, us or him.” On whether her hometown date sent Ben running for the hills : “As much as I’d like to think Tennessee and California aren’t that different, they are.” “He wanted to live with whoever he [picked], and he owns a winery, so those are two things in his life that don’t line up with my parents’ views.” “If whoever I’m with doesn’t mesh [with my family], that causes problems.” On whether he should pick Lindzi Cox or Courtney Robertson : “I’m Team Lindzi. I love Lindzi, but it seems like he and Courtney get along great.” “At the end of the day, it’s what makes him happy. If they are a great couple, who are we to judge? If they are meant to be together, they should be.” On her own romantic status update : “Still single. Watching has helped me get over it. I’m in a great place and ready to see who I meet next.” Who do you think Ben should choose on the March 12 finale?
