It's a good thing I didn't have anything in my mouth when I read this, or else it would've been all over the computer screen and my desk and homework! :D

I felt so bad for Meredith on that home date. I don't think I could've sat there as long as she had to have with the nice smile on my face, and I'm normally a very laid-back type of gal!

I'm hoping she picks Matthew, because she just seems so at ease and comfortable with him....even in the *wilds* of Texas! :)

OMG- Lanny's Mom came on too strong and too protective. I knew from that moment that she was going to cut Lanny. It was a good thing she saw how his mom is now and not until later had she kept him!

I think she is going to let go of Chad next episode! Reasons are because I think it matters to her whether or not he is stable and him being unemployed when he told her he did have a job is a big uh oh. Although he has a good reason for living with his mom, the fact is he is living with his mom.

Ian and Matthew will be the last two.

Ian's brother was a bit freaky and rubbed me the wrong way. I dont know, but I think she felt the same way.

Matthew SHOULD win, and I think he will. Didn't everyone hear her say that Matthew is worried and he wants to be the last one, Meredith said she wanted to tell him not to worry but she couldnt!
;) Maybe she has already made her decision.

I don't really care for Ian. I mean he's cute & all but I kinda didn't like the fact that he didn't want her to meet his family. It made me think that he was hiding something shady. I don't really think he's that into her either...I dunno though.

I stand by my words.......

Okay, so what internet site are you getting all of your info from?!

Now tell me, does Matthew propose? :p

I <3 Lanny because he's a good ole country boy, but I knew as soon as I saw his mom he was out. Wow, can we say controlling?!?! That was really bad, and the worst part is he didn't seem too concerned about her behavior! I would have killed my mom for that! But then, I was working and only saw parts of it, so I don't know what he said about her behavior.

Honestly, I am just going on what I know of Human Relationships and Psychology! :o I do think that Matthew will be the last guy standing. I even think that he will propose too.

I should have placed a bet with a bookmaker!!

I do find Ian attractive, but it sounds like it would be a struggle to be in a relationship with him. It looks to me like he is not comfortable talking about "issues" and it sounds like his family doesn't either....it's more like, "let's ignore the problem and hope it goes away!" Yeah, that's really healthy!!!:rolleyes:

OK This show is starting to get on my nerves.

1. I am not really that crazy about Meredith...she isn't as cool, as fun, or as pretty as the past bachelorettes.

2. OF COURSE these people think they are in love. They are on the most romantic dates in the world. They are walking hand in hand on the beach and staying in fantasy suites.

3. If I hear the word "connection" or the word "journey" one more time I am going to puke. Oh yeah, I am also tired of hearing the word "expectation"

3. They edit the videos of the dates to try & confuse you as to who they're going to pick...and then it's only going to end up pissing the other person off. Especialy if they propose. OK say you are Matthew and you win and you propose...then you watch the show and your new fiance says "I can see myself spending the rest of my life with Ian" the night before you proposed. Hell no I wouldn't be engaged the next day.

Can't wait to see Men Tell All tomorrow (errrr...tonight...it's 12:12 here already) Does anyone know why they're doing it tonight instead of next week?

It's called February sweeps. Ratings! It's up against "Survivor" on CBS and "Friends" & "Will & Grace" on NBC.




ETA: Ooops...I mixed up my networks!

DUH!! I totally forgot!!! Too much cable tv for me.

ABC can kiss my butt with their scheduling. (and I'm a Disney stockholder!) I'm watching Friends and taping the bachelorette tomorrow.

This stupid "we gotta beat the other networks" scheduling drives me INSANE. They end up with all the shows people want to watch all on top of each other. Why can't they just spread things out so we have good shows Mon - Fri, instead all of them piled up on Tues and Wed at 8 and 9?

Ian won me over a little more tonight. Maybe he doesn't suck as bad as I first thought. But ohmygoodness, Matthew!!! :D Every week I just love that guy more and more. If Meredith dumps him, I think every single girl (plus some of the married ones too!) will be lining up to comfort him!

Amen to that! :)

I am doing the same thing!!

Well I am DEFINITELY rooting for Matthew! He is just so awesome! I think Ian is a little freaky. I will be so shocked and dissapointed if Meredith doesn't pick Matthew. Every since she went on the hometown dates it seems like she knows its going to be Matthew. Even last night, she cancelled all the activities planned and even the romantic dinner just so they could be alone- it even seemed like Meredith was about to cry when they were in the hotel room and he was talking to her!!!

Since Matthew is from Houston, he is like on the news every wednesday night. It seems that he has been going to a bar and watching the show every week- so they interview him a little and he has even been in the paper- so Houston is definitely rooting for him.

I thought I had heard that the Bachelorette was going to wrap things up in March, but I guess they wanted to fit it in to February sweeps!

I am so excited!

Okay, so I got Chad and Ian wrong, but I still think she will pick Matthew at the end. As for the proposal...he very well might!

Originally posted by G8Ralphaxi
But ohmygoodness, Matthew!!! Every week I just love that guy more and more. If Meredith dumps him, I think every single girl (plus some of the married ones too!) will be lining up to comfort him!



If ABC knows what's good for them they would definately make Matthew the next Bachelor!!!!!! Hell, I'd be filling out my application the second I found out. Grab that video camera. LOL.

I only actually watched the end of the show last night but I totally knew she would pick Matthew and Ian. I just knew it. He he. As for next, haven't got the slightest.

If Matthew isn't picked next week, then I hope hope hope hope that he doesn't end up doing a cheesy magazine show like Charlie's doing now!!!!!

While I think Ian is better looking than Matthew, I think she'll pick Matthew--he's toooooo sweet!

this reminds me of the Bachelor season with Andrew and Jen...i wanted him to pick Jen but i thought he would pick Kierstin who i absolutely could not stand. this time around i really want her to pick Matthew but I just think she'll pick Ian who i'm not such a big fan of either.

Sounds pretty similar to how I'm thinking right now :D

*I'll be sleeping with my fingers crossed for the next week that she picks Matthew!*

Ok, girls, Who is Meredith going to pick tonight?
My money is on Matthew, and I will be "tres" surprised if she picks Ian.

Also:
Did anyone watch "The Men Tell All"?
I missed it due to a scheduling conflict and I am wondering if I missed anything of consequence? Please tell me! :D

Ian. The proof is irrefutable. (The previews tried to be sneaky, but they definitely show it)

Plus they polled the men during the MTA and out of the last 6 to be sent home (Chad, Lanny, Ryan M, etc. . .), they all said Ian. Since they were around them and knew how they interacted, I would be prone to believe them.

Gah. I can't believe I've let this show take over my life as much as it has. Pathetic.

Hmm, I kind of have a feeling it will be Matthew. Although for purely selfish reasons on my part, I would prefer her to pick Ian so that Matthew can become the next bachelor (after the football player person that is).

Any girls up for Matthew being the bachelor, say I. He he.

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I have a *feeling* it'll be Ian...Meredith was on Regis and Kelly today, and was asked by Regis to give her a 15 sec description of each guy, and he'd tell everyone who she picked. She first described Matthew as a Southern Gentleman, safe, etc, while she described Ian as affectionate, and some other things that I wasn't really paying attention to :o ....Regis told everyone that he *knows* she'll pick Ian, and then they did five different "probability" tasks (coin toss, Magic 8 ball, two dart boards, and a spinning wheel)...4 out of the 5 chose Ian as the big winner tonight.

If Matthew wasn't the one picked, I'll *definitely* tune in if he's one of the next Bachelors, but I'm too chicken to actually try out!

I really really really hope it is Matthew ... I think he is a lot cuter than Ian .... be back after it is over

That was so sad and depressing ... "I gave her my heart and she showed me the door"

I wanna marry Matthew!!!!!! (I guess we all do...I said that about Charlie too-LOL)

Awwwww! Could Matthew have been any more wonderful as she kicked him to the curb? He was so elequent with his words...I was so sad to see him go! As far as Ian goes - Will you?.....Will you WHAT?!!!

Perhaps Matthew will be the next Bachelor.

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This is so so true. What a great guy!!!!

Oh and they showed a commercial about tthe next bachelor and he is someone that plays football

I'll marry Matthew too! UNBELIEVABLE!!!! That is all I can say about him!

Maybe we can do a GC Bachelor with him?? Only GC women can be on the show!! ;)

I'll marry Matthew. He's a class act with a heart of gold.
Meredith may have followed her heart but I just have a feeling that either Ian won't make it down the aisle or he'll be husband #1.
Yes, the next bachelor is a football player. Let the comedy commence.

The next bachelor is the QB from the Giants....I think???

Yup...he is the back-up QB and his name is Jesse Palmer.

come on ABC pick up Matthew to be the next bachelor (after the football player that is).

I'll be right in line signing up to be on the bachelor just to get the chance to go for Matthew. He he.

I love how Meredith is following her heart and that is what is important. Since the show is still going on right now, I don't know what Ian is going to say.

Matthew is such a hottie. Come on ABC be smart. He he.

Women, lets all email ABC saying we want Matthew. Oh wait, problem is that they had Bob and look how that turned out. Oops.

Wow, I just logged in to see who made it...I don't want to stay up...and Ian? After she basically asked Matthew for a ring? ARGH! They are both hot...but damn...I dunno what to think.:mad: :o :( :confused: :eek:

I think that's the best idea *ever*!!!! :)

Maybe we should suggest it to the hotshots at ABC? :D

I just got done crying my eyes out as Meredith said goodbye to Matthew...I don't even want to watch her and Ian together, but I know I will. :p

I CANNOT believe she chose Ian!! Where was the connection between the two? I think I think it's on a plane somewhere doing some international traveling. :rolleyes: She said she always chose the wrong guy, the bad guy. Looks like she did it once again.

And Ian only proposed because he was so caught up in the moment and was thrilled that she chose him. He either will get out of the relationship before the wedding or shortly after they exchange I DO's.

It's all about Matthew. Hottie boy from Texas. He was SOOO in love with her! I don't think Ian was in love with her. He was in love with the idea of having a woman care for him, and I guess Meredith is willing to be his Mom. She said it herself: "I will always be here to take care of you. You will never have to worry." or something to that effect.

This is the ONLY Bachelor/Bachelorette season that has left me disappointed. I hope this doesn't ruin my Bachelor/Bachelorette addiction.

Ian is the guy my Chi O sister is friends with! We have an event tonight so if she is there I will try to get some inside info from her and let you know!

I didn't even realize it was on last night! Duh!

Meredith is so dumb! I cannot believe she didnt pick Matthew. I just felt SO SAD when I saw him get out of the limo!!!! I almost wanted to turn the t.v. off right away and not even watch anymore of it!! I am sorry, but she led him on, and the poor thing had his hopes up. How can she tell him that ever since she met him, she would be honored if she got a ring at the end of all this. That was SO MEAN of her to do, why do you say that?????

I do not like Ian and I predict that their relationship will not last very long because he doesn't care for her. Matthew on the other hand handled everything so great, and she is a fool not to pick him. Matthew is too good for her! I really hope he becomes the next Bachelor, after Jesse Palmer- whom I do not think is very attractive at all!

WHAT A DISSAPOINTING NIGHT LAST NIGHT, I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE HOW SHE LED MATTHEW ON THE WAY SHE DID!!!! I WILL BE "TAPING" AFTER THE ROSE TONIGHT BECAUSE I DO NOT CARE TO WATCH MEREDITH AND IAN TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME. FRIENDS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THEM. The only reason I will even tape it is to watch cutie pie Matthew!

DITTO!!!!