'Bachelorette' Desiree Hartsock May End Up Tying the Knot Before 'Bachelor' Sean Lowe

vrijdag 30 augustus 2013

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by Maressa Brown 7 hours ago

Seems like ever since this year's Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock handed her final rose to Chris Siegfried, the couple has been plagued by rumors of a split. But the co-habitating, Seattle-based couple couldn't seem happier these days. Not only did they recently spend a "relaxing weekend in Lake Chelan" with friends, according to Des's Instagram account, but Chris shared with his alma mater's student newspaper that they plan to go up to Crystal, a Washington mountain popular for skiing and snowboarding, and Whistler in British Columbia, Canada. Busy couple! Does that all that traveling leave time for ... wedding planning?!

While they've been pretty mum on the topic since the beginning of the month, one source claims Chris and Des will be married before we know it ... probably even before Bachelor Sean Lowe and his fiancee Catherine Giudici!

Not that these reality show relationships ever follow any sort of clockwork pattern ... The couples who get engaged first don't necessarily get married first (or stay together for that matter, of course). But hearing that Des and Chris could be the next to tie the knot is definitely intriguing! This according to sources I'd trust more than a tabloid's potentially made-up "insiders": AstroChicks.com's astrologers!

They predicted a while back that Desiree and the man of her choosing would "give Trista and Ryan a run for their money in the 'most loved' couple department." Whoa! And more recently, they say:

We think Chris Siegfried, a Sagittarius, brings a sense of adventure to his relationship with Bachelorette Desiree. He lives and loves life to its fullest, and he’s a super loyal guy. We think their love will not only be based on a solid foundation of friendship and love, but we think Chris would be SUPER committed to his marriage. Bachelorette Desiree is definitely a lucky girl.

Aww! What's more, they think "Bachelorette Desiree and Chris will make it to the wedding altar before Bachelor Sean. Our astrology prediction is a post-Bachelor wedding to give ABC a ratings sweep." In other words, Des and Chris may be tying the knot right after JuanPabs' season wraps?! OMG. Exciting! I could definitely see that happening. And maybe it's just me, but I'd actually rather see Des and Chris's wedding before Sean and Catherine's! Wonder if that's how it'll play out?!

What do you think about AstroChicks' wedding prediction for Chris and Des?

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'Bachelorette' Star Is Expecting Her First Child

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by Sasha Brown-Worsham 4 hours ago

DeAnna Pappas was a favorite of Bachelor and Bachelorette fans and we all wanted to see her find her happy ending. Now it seems she is well on her way. She and husband Stephen Stagliano have just announced that they are expecting their first baby on February 8, 2014. Apparently, they tried for a year so it's extra special.

DeAnna was one of the two final women who were ultimately rejected by Bachelor Brad Womack. Later, she went on to star in her own Bachelorette, became engaged to Jesse Csincsak, and then broke that off.

Still, she is considered a Bachelor success story because she ultimately married the twin brother of Michael Stagliano, who was once a contestant on The Bachelorette. It's just one big happy family.

One of the most endearing things about Pappas has always been her openness and honesty. She lost her mother as a child and talked on the show quite a bit about her grief and how much she missed her.

I am sure that a little part of her is thrilled that this baby is going to be a part of her mother as well. Both my husband and I have lost our mothers now, and we are also acutely aware that this new baby we are expecting next January is going to be part of both of them. That means a lot.

DeAnna deserves all the happiness in the world and it's especially nice that she is sharing how long they tried. A lot of people don't discuss that, but it DOES make it more special in many ways. When you get pregnant more quickly, it's still special, but it's not quite the same. I am sure a year of trying was stressful.

Pappas says she could wait to find out the sex, but Stephen wants to know. Either way, Bachelor nation may not know until the baby is born. But that's OK. Another Bachelor baby is always good news. This show can use all the love it can get. Most of what it has in its wake are fails. 

Congrats to the couple!

Are you happy for DeAnna?

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'Bachelorette' Desiree Hartsock Spills the Secret Behind Her Sexy, Lean Body

maandag 19 augustus 2013

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by Maressa Brown 4 hours ago

Desiree Hartsock's new life in Seattle sounds positively lovey-dovey, what with the Diamonds & Hearts-tinged tweets and Instagram pics she and fiance Chris Siegfried keep bombarding us with every five minutes. (Okay, that's an exaggeration, but still, they really seem hell-bent on letting us know how happy they are!) But apparently, getting smoochy with her supposed future spouse isn't all Des has been up to in the Emerald City. She's also back in the swing of things with her workout regimen! At least according to a tweet the former Bachelorette wrote late last week ...

Des gushed, "Love the bar! @BarMethodWA Great work out. #getmybuttingear" Oh, so that's how she's gotten those sexy long, lean muscles!

To be fair, we probably can't credit barre as the ONLY way Des stays in shape. She's said she's a very active person all around, telling Shape back before her season aired all about her varied workout regimen:

I love going to spin class and hiking. I try to hike at least twice a week while taking a spin class or going to the gym also once or twice a week. I like to switch it up throughout the week so I don't get bored of the same activity or workout.

Still, it sounds like she's switching it up by taking Bar Method (one particular franchise) barre classes. The Pilates, yoga, strength training, and orthopedic stretching workout class seriously kicks your butt ... into gear, as Des said, and into amaaazing, perky, fit shape. Oh, and not just your butt. Its full-body toning and slimming effect is the reason friends of mine who are brides-to-be have sworn by it as a way to get fit for their Big Day. Classes leave you feeling exhilarated, rested, and like you got an incredible workout without dripping buckets of sweat. 

I'm sure there's no end in sight to all the awesome workouts Des can enjoy in her active new hometown. But given its benefits, I'm guessing barre's one routine she'll be putting on heavy rotation.

Have you ever tried barre classes? Would you?

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'Bachelorette' Desiree Hartsock Should Admit She Won't Marry Chris Siegfried 'Tomorrow' ... or Maybe Ever

dinsdag 13 augustus 2013

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by Maressa Brown 13 hours ago

Since coming out of hiding and proudly declaring themselves an engaged couple on TV, Desiree Hartsock and fiance Chris Siegfried have been making the media rounds, fielding all sorts of Qs about their relationship. Of course being that there's a Neil Lane ring on it now, everyone wants to know Des and Chris's wedding details. Sounds like they still have some decisions to make as far as the exact date -- though they're thinking June -- and location ("It's gone from destination to small chapel to winery," Des shared), but Des seems certain about one thing: She'd marry Chris "tomorrow" if she could!

Besides bad poetry, the couple seems to have an affinity for repeating some specific company lines over and over again to the press, and one of Des's has been all different versions of "I'd marry him tomorrow if I could!" While some may see it as romantic, it also seems more like she's trying to prove something ... 

Because, come on, what's the big deal? They got engaged in a matter of weeks. If she "could," "would," "will" marry Chris tomorrow, why not just do that now, too?

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I'll tell ya why not. Because the couple either has their doubts -- which I wish they'd just admit, especially considering how they ended up engaged! -- and/or they want to take it slower/non-TV paced. They probably want to try living together and seeing how they fare before actually tying the knot. Something I wouldn't blame any couple -- who met in the real world or a reality show -- for doing!

But instead, Des keeps saying she'd forgo the whole normal, down-to-earth relationship process to marry Chris tomorrow. I don't buy it, and let's hope neither does she! Let's hope these two take as much time as they possibly need to make sure their engagement wasn't just for show.

Do you buy that these two would get married tomorrow "if they could"?

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'Bachelorette' Desiree Hartsock's Engagement Gown Was Her Best Look Yet

dinsdag 6 augustus 2013

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by Maressa Brown 4 hours ago

After last night's Bachelorette season finale, we can't stop discussing how Desiree Hartsock ended up with Chris Siegfried after professing her love for Brooks Forester. But that's not the only thing worth buzzing about! How about the gorgeous, cream tulle mermaid Randi Rahm "Amanda" gown she wore during the proposal?!

I have to admit ... Even though Des is a professional bridal stylist with an eye for fashion, I haven't been a fan of every look she's sported throughout the season. Some have looked downright '90s prom, including her high-necked silver premiere dress. But there were also moments when she hit it out of the park -- like in that incredible, vibrant royal blue gown she designed and wore on the third episode -- and I actually really dug the colorful, island-couture top and shorts she wore when she was breaking up with Drew last night! But her finale gown was a unquestionably a HIT. Not to mention that it was so fitting.

When we first saw the Swarovski-appliqued gown hanging in her closet, we should have known she was going to say yes to his proposal! It was the closest you can get to bridal without being a poufy white dress!

I actually know a bride who wore that color at her June wedding this year ... And my bridesmaids' dresses had exactly the same one-shoulder, tulle-draped-over-a-sweetheart-neckline bodice. So it's no wonder that standing side-by-side after Chris popped the question and Des accepted, the two looked ready to walk down the aisle -- or like they already had!

When the time to say "I do" finally comes, Des may be wearing one of her own designs. And I'd say more power to her for that, but she definitely has one challenge ahead of her ... outdoing her engagement look!

What do you think of Des's finale gown? How do you think her wedding dress should differ from this?

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'Bachelorette' Finale Teaser: Who Will Propose to Desiree Hartsock? (VIDEO)

maandag 5 augustus 2013

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by Stefanie Favicchio 3 hours ago

It's been one hell of a ride, but tonight, Desiree's search for love is finally coming to an end. Supposedly this is going to be the most dramatic season finale in Bachelorette history -- and I'm hoping it lives up to the hype! FINALLY our questions will be answered ... Will Brooks come back? Does Desiree end up alone? Will she choose Chris? Or Drew? Check out the video below and join the debate:

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8 New 'Bachelorette' Finale Teasers That Have Us on the Edge of Our Seats

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by Maressa Brown 1 hour ago

Tonight, Bachelor Nation is biting their nails in anticipation of The Bachelorette finale, which is being called the most shocking in the HISTORY of the show. No matter how convincing any of the possible outcomes seem, no one (well, except Reality Steve!) seems absolutely sure of how Desiree Hartsock's now-flipped upside-down "fairy tale" will end.

But host Chris Harrison had a telling sitdown recently with People and spilled details that very well may explain what we can expect to see happen tonight. Here, 8 new hints that will have us on the edge of our seats until tonight's show ...

"Fake proposal" - The host -- who often doubles as a psychologist, it seems -- shared, "The fact that [Brooks] left the show doesn't mean he dislikes or hates Des. He didn't do this with malice or ill intent. He was very sincere and torn when I talked to him. He had done his due diligence and talked it out with his family. He just knew that he wasn't at the point where he wanted to be with this woman. I would have been disappointed and upset with him if he had stayed, had a fake proposal, and gone out for a few weeks [before] breaking up. So Brooks did the right thing." Does that mean that he doesn't stay ... or come back and propose?Brooks' comeback - Harrison admits, "As wishy-washy as he was, there are definitely regrets." ARE?? Why present tense, Chris? He went on, "It's absolutely possible for [Brooks] to come back in the game." But he goes on to warn, "[Des] may be open to it or maybe she learned her lesson and he's not the guy anymore." Weird! Why would he throw either of those scenarios out as possibilities if a return isn't in the cards?The "red flags" - Harrison goes on to muse, "There were red flags that something was a little off [between Desiree and Brooks] and that she was much further along than he was. Needing a silly game to express feelings [at their age] was a red flag." He sounds more than a little skeptical about where the relationship was going way back then, which doesn't exactly seem promising for tonight ...?!Brooks' "mind was made up" - This isn't exactly promising either: "[Brooks'] mind was made up when he went to see his family. He was looking for reassurance. [Saying that] was a defense mechanism and he was trying to be a good guy during the breakup."Don't dismiss Chris and Drew! - Although it seems like Brooks' departure leaves Des wanting to call "game over," Harrison reminds us, "[After] ... Munich, she also said she loves Chris in the next sentence and then that she was falling in love with Drew in the next." So could it be that she really can open her heart to a proposal from either of them? Ehhh, I dunno!Des really could end up alone - Last but certainly not least, Harrison didn't eliminate the possibility that the Bachelorette remains single! "It may not be much of anything next week other than her talking and saying goodbye to the other two." Whoa.But she's "bounced back" - Harrison dishes, "Des -- and I'm assuming this comes from the way she grew up -- is a survivor. She put herself out there and allowed herself to be vulnerable [knowing there was] a good chance she could get hurt like that. She has incredible resolve, bounced back, and seemed happy." So, however things shake out tonight, she's good? Brooks "has trouble committing" - When asked if Brooks is out as a possible Bachelor, Harrison said, "You'll have to watch what happens next week," which might indicate that he's out because he's ENGAGED to Des. But then he went on to say, "He obviously has trouble committing and although he was sincere in coming on the show, he definitely has trouble expressing himself and letting himself be vulnerable when push comes to shove. ... don't know if Brooks has it in him to be so open." How does he not know if the guy actually came back, realized he screwed up, and got down on one knee? Aggghh! So many questions! Cannot wait to see them answered tonight!

What do you want to see happen on the finale tonight?

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'Bachelorette' Finale: 10 Mind-Blowing Endings to Desiree's Roller Coaster of Love

zaterdag 3 augustus 2013

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by Maressa Brown 18 hours ago

Who actually looks forward to Mondays?! No one usually, but this weekend, Bachelorette fans are in full-on flip-out mode in anticipation of the second part of the season finale! The hype surrounding what's going to happen with Desiree Hartsock is OUT OF CONTROL. And of course, ABC's fanning the fires like crazy.

Consider what exec producer Mike Fleiss said to Entertainment Weekly, “All I can say is you will be shocked by how this ends. It doesn’t make sense in some ways. It comes out of left field in other ways. But it’s the weirdest ending we’ve ever had, that’s for sure. I don’t know that Desiree is happy with it, or the guys are happy with it, but it sure is interesting to watch.” Whaat?! And then there's ABC exec Robert Mills tweeting, "The shocks start from minute 1." Huh?!

Seriously, this is just overkill now. How mind-blowing could the end possibly be? Haven't we just about exhausted all the possibilities? Here, ALL of the scenarios we've dreamed up for the final rose ...

Brooks comes back, says he screwed up and didn't realize he was The One to her all along, gets down on one knee, proposes with a Neil Lane rock. Des says yes, and the two ride off into the sunset.Chris proposes, and Des is about to say yes, but then #1 occurs.Brooks returns and explains that he takes marriage so seriously and simply needed to "tap the brakes" a bit (as Reality Steve put it). He's simply not ready to propose, but he does want to be together and see where things go. Des says okay.Brooks returns and explains that he takes marriage so seriously, he's simply not ready to propose, but he does want to be together and see where things go. Des says no way! And tells Drew and Chris, "Thanks but no thanks," too, and ends up alone.Both Chris and Brooks propose, and Des -- not wanting to choose a guy who's not that into her -- says, "Screw you, Brooks!" and picks Chris.Both Chris and Brooks propose, and Des says, "Screw you both. I choose me!" Kelly Taylor-style.Chris, Drew, and Brooks all end up proposing. And she chooses who everyone thought was the dark horse at this point: DREW ...?!Chris, Drew, and Brooks all get down on one knee. She chooses none of 'em -- and walks away solo.Brooks comes back and says he just needs some more time, so he and Des are given a couple extra weeks to figure things out, and in the end, they get engaged.Des leaves Antigua alone and ends up getting engaged to Brooks on the After the Final Rose special.Instead of Brooks coming back, Sean Lowe returns and says he screwed up, has broken things off with Catherine Giudici, and wants Des after all*!

*Just kidding; that's not going to happen -- nor would we want it to!

Which scenario do you think is most likely ... or another altogether?

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¿' The Bachelorette' Season Finale: que Will Desiree Pick? (VIDEO)

maandag 29 juli 2013

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Ah, sí! Es la noche que todos hemos estado esperando para--el final de temporada de The Bachelorette. ¿Pero puesto que es la única parte de la final de dos partes, va a obtener las respuestas a las preguntas que necesitamos tan desesperadamente? ¿Quién va a casa? ¿A quién escoger Desiree? ¿QUÉ PASARÁ EN EL EPISODIO DE ESTA NOCHE? Comprueba este intenso debate de despedida de soltera más abajo y dinos tus ideas en los comentarios!

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