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Jason proposed to Melissa but couldn't get his mind off Molly.
In a season finale that looked more like the Jerry Springer show than "The Bachelor," Seattle single dad Jason Mesnick dumped Michigan career girl Molly Malaney, proposed to former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Melissa Rycroft, then came back on the show to dump Melissa because he couldn't stop thinking about Molly.
Is he looking for a job on the soaps or is he just shallow, ethically bankrupt and clueless?
His whole shtick was being a smarmy single dad from Seattle, a nice guy who got hurt by mean women. But of course nice guys don't humiliate their fiancees on national TV and then try to get the world to sympathize with them just because they cry at the drop of a hat.
And what's with Molly taking him back? Is she for real or is it all just a setup for when Jason gets back together with DeAnna Pappas, who dumped him for snowboarder Jesse Csincsak on "The Bachelorette" then flew to New Zealand to say it was all a big mistake?
Memo to ABC: If we're going to watch a prime-time soap, we want way better actors who are way better looking than the hormone-ridden amateurs on "The Bachelor."
And one more thing: If we're going to watch a reality show, we want to be able to vote on the winners.
Meanwhile, you tell us: Is Jason Mesnick a hopeless romantic or a clueless jerk?
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Jason is a complete jerk, to do what he did to Melissa on tv, Molly is a total moron, yes I will date you they deserve each other, now we know why the guy was divorced his ex wife looks like Molly not Melissa,she looks like Deanna but not his ex the guy is just plain stupid.
I totally agree with you. I thought it was horrible what he did to Melissa. He should have just let her leave and not humilate her on national TV. Even if he had picked Molly from the start he would have done the same thing to her to get Melissa, because he does not know what he wants. He is a selfish, arrogant, and stupid jerk!
I really liked Jason and I sympathized with his situation. I wanted more than anything for him to be able to find someone to love him. When I watched The Bachelor last night, my feelings took a significant shift. I felt really disappointed. I can say that it was respectable that he actually told melissa what was going on. Lots of guys don't do that, they aren't honest, they cheat and then wait for you to dump them so they don't have to be the bad guy. Jason said it right when he said " you can't control how you feel inside." I can understand that. He made a really hard decision and I feel for everyone involved. At least he had the guts to say that it wasn't what he had imagined and his feelings for Melissa weren't as strong as they may have been for Molly. I have to say though that it seems Molly is his back up girl. Maybe he did love Melissa more, but then after spending more time with her, he realized she wasn't the ONE, and he knew he still had Molly on the back burner. There is no way he could prevent looking like a jerk in his situation, but he did what he could, and at least he was honest about it. I respect that he was man enough to risk being ridiculed my America for his conduct. I thought he handled it well enough, but I wish he didn't do it on television.
I DONT GET IT ..HE WAS IN THAT SPOT AND KNEW HOW BAD IT FELT ..IF HE WAS IN LOVE WITH 2 WOMEN ..HE SHOULD HAVE SAID TO BOTH OF THEM ..I CANNOT PROPOSE TO EITHER ONE OF YOU AND IF YOU WANT TO DATE ME AFTER THE SHOW ..THEN LETS SEE WHAT HAPPENS ..WHAT A STUPID STUPID ..SICK MAN ...( CAN I SAY BASTARD ) ...AND THUMBS DOWN TO MOLLY ..SHE SHOULD HAVE KICKED HIM ON HIS ASS ......
apparently, according to girl who called this morning to one of Cleveland's morning radio talk shows -- Jason would never do something like this -- she said these people had to do whatever abc wants them to do, since its a contract -- and that's where all this situation falls into --- either way, if I was Molly, I wouldn't marry him though.
Poor Ty...this guy is the father he has as a role model. He did a great job fooling everyone that he was the FATHER OF THE YEAR. Melissa will find someone that is much better than this prat and Molly needs to clue in and get far far away from this total jerk.
to turn around and make out with another woman mere minutes after breaking up with one you were engaged to is utterly despicable. he is definitely 'kraut' per jillian hot dog theory.
Umm, 6 weeks living apart, seeing each other once in awhile isn't trying!
Duh. Talk about having your cake and eating it too. 100% sure he wont end up with Molly either. Because I think he left fame take over. He's no longer humbled and thinks he can have everything and anything.
HE'S AN ASS!
I can't believe he did that to Melissa. Lost all respect for Jason. He had me until the final. Wow....All I can say is what a jerk. Watch out Molly. I am starting to think Jason is...NUTS.
What can I say except I thought you were a nice guy. I have no respect for you. You have been hurt twice. And I believe you will get hurt again, but you derserve it. You are the rudest person I have ever seen. You do not deserve to be happy.... Think things out next time.
LOSER
Would like to see Melissa as the next Bachelorette. Lets find this sweet girl someone special. She deserves it. I know there are some honest stable guys out there. Hang in there Melissa
I am disappointed in Jason, why propose to Melissa if he had feelings for Molly, HUGE MISTAKE, What goes around comes around, Molly is not for Jason, she thinks she is above him, he will see and I hope he regrets every second of it. I love how Melissa left last night, you go girl...
This makes Molly look like a desperate loser! What respectable woman takes a man back minutes after he dumps his fiance? Melissa handled herself so well. Jason is an immature nobobdy and Molly is a moron. Melissa will find a real man!
From a guys perspective this is obvious. They finally had sex, and the chemistry wasn't right. He liked them both- but was forced by the process to choose before taking the dive. Now- don't think he really knows about Molly; the verdict is still out. I did not watch the whole saga- just last night.
If he cared about Melissa he shouldn't of broke up with her on TV. He wanted to find a mom for Ty and I think he had one. Ty connected with Melissa more then Molly. When I watched it last night I just lost all respect for Jason. How could you break up with some one and tell them that you love some one else and minutes later start making out with somebody else. When Jason and Molly were on there dates it seemed like it was all about sex. He was just thinking with the wrong head.....
They've stooped to an all-time low! I, for one, will NEVER watch that show again, count on it! What an idiot!
Jason was conflicted---Melissa would have been a better mother for Ty but he was more physically attracted to Molly. Most single fathers would have chosen Melissa (for his son) but after some time, Jason could not live with his decision. Finding a good step-mother is about 100 times more difficult than finding someone who you have chemestry with. How sad for everybody and unfortuntely it is not going to work out for Jason or Ty.
I am SO disappointed in Jason. Why did he wait to tell Melissa on national T.V. that he wanted Molly instead. What a jerk. I hope Molly dumps him too (and where's her pride?) I AM NOT WATCHING ANOTHER EPISODE OF THE BACHELOR!! I'M DONE!
I think he's a jerk and that Mellissa should be the next batchelorette. Also, I think that Jason wanted to sleep with Melissa and when she refuesed, he went behind her back and started sleeping with Molly and fell for her.But she's neive, because if he did it to Melissa he wil do it to her. And he will, couse next stop is Deanna.
Jason is majorly awful. Now this puts the scene with Jillian in the hot-tub into better perspective. At least with all the other bachelors, you know they're leading with their you-know-whats (they blocked my language on this). But he keeps that well-hidden and messes with their emotions, which makes him all the more reprehensible. Get away from him, Molly, before he dumps you publicly, with many tears, too! Because of course he's only following his heart, and who would deny him that? Now I feel sorry for his ex-wife, and also for Ty.
Oh, stop it! It's TV and you don't know the whole truth. They show what the want to show for ratings. From the look on Melissa's face, she knew. There is no way it wasn't a television set up. Come on! The questions Chris asked Molly were a set up too. They were playing in to this for weeks!!! I'm glad Molly took Jason back. They were the ones who should have been together in the first place. I HOPE it works out for everyone!! While I didn't like the way it was played out on TV, I am smart enough to know they showed us what they wanted to show us. I wish them all tons of luck, including Melissa. As for the next Bachelorette, I would rather see Jillian. I'll be watching.
It would seem fairly obvious that we were duped! While the characters may be genuinely nice people in " Real" life. We need to keep it in perspective, it's a TV show. Whatever transpired, that would cause Jason to go back on his word to Melissa, must be very serious. ( Rumors that a possible unexpected child on the way???) Jason could not have pulled the good guy persona for all these weeks just to rip off the mask in the end. There would have to be more to this story. He would not seem the type to pull the rug out from under Melissa, on national television, without her already being prepared. But, in order to pull this bad acting off, it had to be "played" out for ratings! That's more believable than all the insincere bad acting. Even ABC, would not be that heartless to air something so hurtful without some sort of preparation. It's unfortunate that Jason did seem to be completely happy with Melissa, and for whatever extenuating circumstance had to renig his promise to her to be with Molly. Melissa should be commended for doing the right thing. It would be nice if they all had a happy ending...and they may...There are still good guys out there, but not always ideal situations.
We don't have present audience in order to respect their intimacy... private moments... Helloooo... they are on National TV... I hope that after this terrible acting of crying from this guy "Jason: People will demanding a better TV Show... Reality? Please give the right denomination : a Circus...
poor entertainment ... "novela"... I am so glad it is over... I don't watch this show and when I saw today on the news ... I thought what waste of time...
Lucia...if you don't watch the show what are you doing blogging about it or even searching for anything about it???? What performer are YOU in the circus?
he is a jerk and he doesnt knoiw how to treat a woman right. he is wat melissia said on the final rose molly has problems if she really think that he has chemistry with him
Denise,
Just an ordinary Citizen who read the news trying to spread the word for this show will be cancelled. I don't have cable, and I enjoy some time watching TV and I am not a fun of this call "Reality" TV shows... The reality is our young soldiers overseas in harms away, people losing their jobs... Reality is my husband wants to continue paying his health insurance but because he is a cancer patient he can't find a health insurance which will accept him. I am just an ordinary individual on this circus.
I have loved Jason since last season,after last night....I think he is the biggest jerk.I hope Molly dumps him he doesn't deserve her. He is just a roller coaster.No wonder his first wife left him. I feel sorry for Ty because he is a bad example for his son.
Lucia, while I appreciate the situation you're in...I think your time would be better spent not putting forth so much effort in trying to get a show cancelled that you don't like. While I didn't like what they did on TV, I know it was a ratings ploy. If there's a show I don't want to watch, I turn it off. That's what's great about TV. It turns OFF or you can change the channel. I LOVE reality shows because they always make my life seem wonderful. However, I take it with a grain of salt, because I know they show what they want to show. It's total mindless entertainment and I WILL keep watching as it's the best way to relax (for me). For your husband, go to cancer.org/docroot/MLT/content/MLT_1x_Medical_Insurance_and_Financial_Assistance_for_the_Cancer_Patient.asp and check out the info. There ARE some things you can do. I'm sure The Bachelor and The Bachelorette will be on TV for many more seasons.
WOW, what a dumba**! I really liked Jason, but after last night, I feel like he has no clue what he wants. Poor Melissa, I feel bad for her, but someday she will find the guy for her. I did read in US magazine yesterday, that the show planned on Jason "changing his mind" for the show ratings, and that he was seeing Molly on the side after the show ended. I don't know how much of that is true. But one thing is for sure, reality tv is stupid, and Jason was horrible for dumping Melissa on live tv and then kissing Molly right after. Jason and Molly won't last, guarantee it!
Did he have to break up with her on TV???? What a jerk!!!
No wonder why he is divorced, I would divorce him too....if he cried one more time
Well I think that he made a mistake everybody writing all this crap about he is a jerk he is mis-leading. Please tell me that non of you have made mistakes. Than again tell me that you would go on live t.v and give your heart away. I bet that non of you would. I think it is sad that you can just say those things about jason not knowing how he is feeling. Pretty sad. Have you ever loved someone and come to find out that you like the fact of being in love i am sure that it was all so crazy for him. I wish him and Molly the best of luck. I also with Melissa all the happiness in the world she will find someone that loves her. It is just not Jason.
Watch the clip of Jason on Jimmy Kimmel last night. I WAS right. Melissa knew BEFORE the show. It was a total TV set up.
Another thing people must understand, is they are under contract. So there may be stipulations were if they have to brake up publicly then they must do it on air. Like Ryan and Trista who got paid to get married on t.v. I am sure it is along the same lines. Like another comment said, she knew it was coming and molly knew from when Chris said, "What if he asked you to try it again." She had that smile on her face like i know he is going to ask me that. You have to remember it is all for the ratings and all for the shock. Everyone knew that him and molly were going to be the idle couple. So to through everything off and keep people watching that is why they did everything they did. Then to find out it backfired. They tried saving themselves, by doing an after the rose part II to see how there ratings become. Melissa will do great with everything. I haope that ty is doing well with trying to cope with all this. I feel bad that he has to be in all the drama to he is just a boy.
Sad what reality t.v. is becoming. Anything to make money i guess.
There are a lot of comments out there about Ty. You really should watch the Jimmel Kimmel clip. Jason said Ty met lots of people all the time. To Ty, it was a production crew, then a producer, then a nice girl, etc. He's 3 and I'm sure Jason kept him out of harm's way!!!! I'm still watching and still think Jason's a great guy! GO JASON AND MOLLY!!!! And good luck to Melissa.
Denise,
Thank you!
In reference to the financial assistance , my husband and I are hard workers and we don't believe on any governmental assistance while we are well to continue to work and paying our bills. In regards to the TV, I know how the TV works... on ...off... changing the channels... and I also understanding how the TV ratings works ... and respect your opinion and others in reference to Reality TV Shows... My time is very well spent; I just didn't understand why you took my opinion so personal to take time to reply directly to me. I just hope you agree that we disagree.
wow didn't see that coming! I really liked him and Melissa together, she seemed perfect for him, what could happen in 6 weeks to change all that? Well I think Molly is nuts for taking him back. Jason is obviously a man who has no idea what he wants and if he is not careful then he is going to end up alone. I liked him soo much and now I really don't care for him. I think the whole show is acting now, especially since this show, now I know it is a setup and not real! I don't care what anyone says Jason is a jerk!
I had always liked to watch The Bachelor but after what Jason did I won't watch another show!! He should have known he wanted Molly instead of Melissa!! He had enough physical action with Molly which started in the tent. He should not only be thinking of sex as that's not all there is. Melissa was much more down to earth and would have been a much better stop mom. Good luck to Melissa. And Jason, what goes around comes around, you got hurt by Deanna and should have thought of that. When you whined and cried after Molly left I wondered.
NO MORE BACHELOR FOR ME. JASON RUINED IT.
What a fake Jason is!! Is he a man or is he a mouse? I think after last night we all know the answer. I was so happy when he chose Melissa and felt that he had chosen the right one. To lie to her and tell her he had never felt that way before etc on their last night before his decision and then to break her heart. He's the reason men are considered jerks. Poor Ty.....Melissa would have been more of a mom than career minded Molly but maybe deep down Jason is thinking of the money as he sure seems to have it.
GOOO LUCK MELISSA.
ABSOLUTELY NO MORE BACHELOR FOR ME OR MY FRIENDS. I REALLY FEEL RATINGS WILL GO DOWN NOW. AND I DIDN'T CARE FOR THE WAY THE AFTER SHOW WAS DONE ON NATIONAL TELEVISION. HOW DEMEANING TO MELISSA. AND MOLLY SURE SEEMED TO KNOW SHE WAS GOING TO BE WITH HIM AGAIN. SECONDS SHE IS
Jason is a jerk, no other way to put it. He thinks he's better looking than he is and needs to get over himself and think about others. Him and Molly make a perfect match........two conceited people that should look in the mirror at both their outer and inner beauty, you're not all that!! Melissa is too good for Jason anyway
Jason has been annoying from the start, tripping over his own cliches. How do you trust a guy that always has an identical façade, between forced smile and break down tears? He’s rarely witty or funny and everything about him seems controlled. I think he is loving this American single father martyr card. Boring. I’d like US Weekly to snag an interview with his wife. Is she watching this and rolling her eyes?
Jason is not a man’s man. He is too concerned about 14-year old schoolgirl butterfly feelings and being carried away by emotions and being fawned over, than he is about protecting and cherishing another woman. You’ve got a big task ahead of you Molly, propping up his sagging ego and endless emotional need to be told how great he is. I hope you don’t have many needs of your own. Jason Mesnick is a classic taker, “What’s in it for me?”
When it comes to these weak lambs parading in masculine sheep’s clothing—as the cliché goes—run for the hills.
does anyone have the link for the Jimmy Kimel interview from last night? I am with you Linda, NO more "The Bachelor" for me...although I would watch the "Bachelorette" if they chose Melissa as the bachelorette!
Lucia, I don't know why I HAD TO respond to you directly. Something in my gut just told me to. I like to try to follow my instincts, since they're usually dead on. I hope you find info that will help, and I hope all works out well for your family. And yes, we can agree to disagree on TV. Best of luck to you. However, you really should watch the Jimmy Kimmel clip. People won't be soooo upset w/ Jason. They'll be upset with ABC. Choose to not watch tonight but keep the TV shows on so that I can watch! : )
The clips all over the internet. But here's one. popcrunch.com/the-bachelor-jason-mesnick-jimmy-kimmel-live-video/
Don't forget the beginning for the address. It won't let me post it.
The link to watch Jason Mesnick on Jimmy Kimmel is at the end of this story, right under the poll.
I said to my husband last night..."he's going to end up with that DeAnna girl"...this is most certainly set up and scripted and the public is just being manipulated. It's kind of funny, except for the fact that there is a little 4 year old who does not understand the shallow world his father just plunged him into. THAT is NOT funny. Poor kid....he deserves better than what his dad is doing. Not one responsible person in that crowd.
I agree with mm, how dare Molly take him back so easy after he not only dissed her but dumped Melissa LIVE on TV??? At least make him jump through a few hoops and test his flimsiness. Jason's effed up, he ain't no prize!
I think he is a jerk. My personal belief is that he was seeing Molly the entire time. She is a horrible actress. She tried to be shocked, but you could tell that she wasn't. How could he hurt Melissa like that on national tv. Molly and Jason have no class. I think it was so cruel to start making out literally 2 minutes after he dumped Melissa.
He's gay, but just doesn't know it yet. I'd invite any gay guys to pipe in (no pun intended) with their comments and it will all make sense.
Give me a break....Most people cannot tell me that they have never chose one guy/girl and realized afterwards they made a mistake. And most of us do not have the guts to go after what we really want....but instead stay in a sad relationship, get married, and then divorced months/years later, devastating everyone, especially our children. At least he had the guts to realize him and Melissa didnt't click before they got married.
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