"This journey, thank God, has come to an end."
Not my words, PopWatchers, but those of "Prince" Lorenzo Borghese, uttered at the end of last night’s typically depressing season finale of The Bachelor: Rome. Fair enough, maybe the guy was expressing genuine excitement that he and bland schoolteacher Jen (pictured, left) were about to leave behind ABC’s cameras and embark on a "journey" full of "emotions," "strong feelings," and "excitement." But forgive me for not buying it, especially seeing how last night’s festivities were scripted down to the last excruciating detail. I mean, if not for the meddling hand of ABC’s producers, why else would Jen and Sadie’s dads — knowing Lorenzo was dating two women simultaneously — raise their daughters’ hopes by revealing that the Prince had asked each of them for permission to propose? Why else would Lorenzo’s mother invite both of her son’s potential fiancées (and their respective parents) to brunch at the same time?
More importantly, why am I getting worked up over a show that glorifies the idea of falling in love with the bare outline of another human being? In the world of The Bachelor, it’s always the vaguest personalities, the ones who don’t express a single quirky or interesting fact about themselves, who triumph. Which makes sense, I guess, if you’re heeding some artificial deadline to fall in love by the end of November sweeps. Isn’t it easier to project your fantasy mate onto a blank canvas than on one that’s already filled with color and contour?
In other words, Sadie, you dodged a bullet.
So wipe away the tears,and let’s have a good laugh at last night’s more ridiculous moments,the best of which was Lorenzo’s mom passing down an heirloom engagementring for Lorenzo to use in his marriage proposal. Except, well, that itwasn’t a family heirloom. More like a ring Lorenzo’s mom had designed afew days earlier with the help of some friendly local jewelers whoscored a nice bit of product-placement during the episode. "Why nothave a family ring that starts now?" she asked, which, roughlytranslated into non-TV-speak, means, "If you think for a second thatI’m risking a family heirloom to some skank reality TV contestant…"
Smart move, considering that Lorenzo opted to continue courting awoman whose father is inclined to shout things like, "I didn’t knowwhether to pull out my sword and charge!" with seemingly no awarenessof his use of a euphemism.
Other highlights from last night: Lorenzo, struggling to conjure uppositive adjectives about both his potential mates, finally settling on"overly polite"; Lorenzo’s dad noting (without a hint of irony) that"marriage is serious"; Lorenzo, bringing the evening to its romanticclimax by holding out the dodgy diamond to Jen, telling her he lovedher, saying she couldn’t have it, then having her try it on.
Sadie, on the other hand, will have to find comfort writing lettersto herself. When I first paused my DVR to read her missive, I wasconvinced the salutation "Sadie Anne Murray" read "Dear Anne Murray,"resulting in a moment of excited confusion that perhaps the perkybachelorette was related to the legendary Canadian songbird.Alas, it wasn’t the case, and while Sadie’s opening line to herself –"You are a daughter of God, and that makes you a princess" — left mescratching my head, I suppose it’s better than earning your princessstripes by marrying a tool like Lorenzo, don’tcha think?
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Why is this show still on????????
I just want to know if they’ve broken up yet.
Yes, can we get a current update please on who he is seeing in his faux-Italian-princely JERSEY surroundings? FAUXXXX!!!
I think Sadie should be the next B-chette, right?
come ONNNNNNN
PLEASE tell me he’s realized his mistake and called it quits with Jen.
I believe the editing was skewed to show Sadie in a much more favorable light. Plus, Sadie works in Public Relations, so she knows how to sell herself. When polled last week, seven of the ten ladies who spent the longest time with Jen and Sadie at the villa picked Jen to win. When Lorenzo’s mom read the ladies’ palms, I thought it foretelling when she said that she saw Jen married with children, but that Sadie allows her head to rule her heart.
What an ugly ring..if I were Jen, I’d hock the thing. I think the only bright moment in this dismal season was Erica. Erica should be the next Batchlorette. She had a lot of sass compared to Sadie’s “Princess of Purity” act.
I understand that people need some form of escape from the day – to – day but this show sucks!
As Liza asked – WHY IS THIS SHOW STILL ON!
Do we really believe that these two people are going to find true love or any other bachlors that have been on? Do we really think that editing really doesn’t play a part in what we’re fed?
For those of you who watch this show, please find another form of entertainment so this show can be canceled.
He looks like Balki with Jerry Seinfeld’s “Enzo” hair cut but that is besides the point. It still has not topped that meathead Jessie giving that girl 2 plane tickets or the ring on a string. However, I will be watching the next installment because nothing says “Great Night of Television” better than a hunky single guy who appears to have everything going for him (and then questions the women as to why they are still single)and 25 desperate skanks who maxed out credit cards or sold cars to buy clothes just for my entertainment.
The only enjoyable part about this whole show is Chris Harrison. If he weren’t already married, I wish he could be the next bachelor… assuming that ABC is stupid enough to film another season.
I think the next guy looks white trashy. very lame.
not that lorenzo was true-royalty or anything.
Why can’t they go back to Bachelorette? Stop it with the men! It’s because it’s more fun and catty (read: RATINGS) to have a bunch of women go bit@#tastic.
Fodder for the best show on tv: E’s the SOUP! Love you Joel!
well at least the next bachelor is HOTTIE, better than the prince of new jersey.
This show is so bad it’s fabulous. The only girl worth a damn was Agnese, and she should be named The Bachelorette!!
I didn’t really watch the season all that much except for the last hour last night. Can I just say why is it 2 hours long. I thought that Lorenzo looked very creepy when he was telling Sadie that she wasn’t the one. I don’t know if it’s me but Jen is way to perky. I give it 4 months tops cause it just didn’t look real to me. And the ring to be honest was not all the great. I’m glad I didn’t waste my time with this show
This is only the second season I watched. Is it in the girls’ contract that they have to pretend to be interested in the bachelor? Aren’t they allowed to say “thanks, but no thanks” when offered a rose? Lorenzo seemed like a nice enough guy, but I doubt each of the girls felt a real connection with him.
That was one ugly ring! I halfway enjoyed this season until Lorenzo’s rejection of Sadie. Could he have been any more sadistic?? Telling her there is someone he is more interested in – and then forcing her to talk about why she was upset. Meanie! Sadie you dodged a bullet.
I didn’t think Lorenzo was too cute. His hair was way out of style.
I have a newborn hope that there is another decent man in NYC. I really thought there were NONE. I have hope again : )
I agree, Liza. Why IS this show still on???????????
Honestly, I did not care who he chose, simply because there was no chemistry between Lorenzo and either Jen or Sadie; both girls are nice and I am sure they will eventually find their true soulmates; what I found appalling last night was Jen’s father, who had already made a lousy first impression when he chose to basically threaten Lorenzo with a gun (what a creep!). This man has no class; to show up ANYWHERE dressed as if he was going to buy beer at the nearest convenience store was amazing; his wife looked like she hardly ever speaks (no wonder: he probably never lets her!). Aside from that his comments to Lorenzo….. I would be embarassed to have a father like that….. As for Lorenzo, he was obviously pressed into giving the ring, any ring, to just anyone…… There was no love there. I wish him the best, but a relationship with Jen will not last past Christmas….
I, like, really want to know, like, how Jen can be a teacher, like with such poor grammar, and, like, conversation skills.
It’s “Sadie and me” not “Sadie and I”, dumb&^%&%. Not once, but at least 2 or 3 times in that episode. I hope she doesn’t teach English.
I forgot to add, Lorenzo is the tooliest of tools. I hope Sadie is breathing a sigh of relief that she never has to see him again.
Sarah: that hair is WAY in-style. Don’t know if you were being sarcastic or not. Very hot-hot-hot and NOW.
Kayla- I couldn’t agree more. Jen’s parents I couldn’t stand- and not for obvious reasons, but his ways, his dressing, and the mother’s like jowled up face and consta-frown and no-speak=== awful!
Sadie comes from a great family, she’ll do great.
Sadie is terrific! She and Lorenze seemed to have way more fun together. At least Sadie (unlike Jen) always looked him in the eye and was never hiding anything. Sadie is just way more put together. At least she knows that she’ll wait for exactly what she wants instead of “testing the waters” every time she thinks there might be a chance at love.
Of course they won’t cancel this show – it’s way to caddy and that’s where they get the best ratings!
Let me guess: He picked the one with the cleavage, right? Seriously, is that just two pictures of the same girl in different dresses?
i second Sadie being on the next Bachelorette!
Jen reminds me so much of a Jessica Simpson look “type”, and yet she’s a teacher – I believe Agnese was the real star of the whole silly business…her reaction when she was cut seemed the most real, the most touching…I admit I shed a tear for/with her
Lorenzo and Jen six months max. Not the type to settle down yet with all so many women in NYC.
i can’t believe how incredibly rude some of you are. keep your opinions to yourselves about the girls’ parents- i am sure they love them the way they are and defaming them online is unnecessary and hurtful. i do agree that Jen’s grammar was hard to tolerate (esp. knowing she’s a teacher)- but this seemed more to be a lack of maturity and confidenceon her part. On the other hand, Sadie completely exuded confidence, and completely glowed with beauty from the inside out. We tuned in every week just to watch her- she is a very inspiring young woman and hoped she would be Lorenzo’s pick. There must be something better waiting for her around the bend!!! I hope she will be the next bachelorette!!!
Has anyone heard how the dating is going or if it still is going between Lorenzo and Jenn?
Sadie was mesmorizing -remarkably sweet, kind, smart, brave, perky, beautiful inside and out. I was blown away that he picked Jenn. Totally disillusioned. Made me think that the directors left out parts of Jenn and Lorenzo’s experiences together b/c it just didn’t seem that great. They led us to believe it would be Sadie for dramatic purposes.
If Sadie ever reads these things, know that you are a princess. You are very special and I’m glad that to know that there are people like you in the world!
I was completely disappointed in Lorenzo picking Plain Jane Jennifer. She acted so fake to me. And her daddy?? What an @#$clown. I could not believe Jennifer’s grammar, especially since she is a school teacher. Sadie was my pick the whole way. She had such a radiant glow to her and her personality was awesome. I firmly believe that Sadie was a virgin and there is nothing wrong with that. Today’s America needs to reconsider it’s Moral standing. I bet Jennifer put-out the night that her and Lorenzo stayed in the Fantasy suite. OMG! and Erica, she needs to seriously lay off the crack. I was so glad when Erica and Lisa were cut. Agnese was a Charity case. There was no way she could be that into Lorenzo, especially since they really didn’t get to spend a whole lot of time together. Sadie would be a very good choice for bachelorette. She is strong willed and she has a good head on her shoulders.