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Here is the latest press lease on Des' season from ABC:

Monday, May 06, 2013

ABC Television Network

PRESS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE - ENTERTAINMENT -

ON THE SEASON PREMIERE OF ABC'S THE BACHELORETTE (5/27)

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SEASON PREMIERE FAN FAVORITE DESIREE HARTSOCK BEGINS HER OWN SEARCH FOR LOVE WHEN THE NINTH EDITION OF THE HIT ROMANCE REALITY SERIES, "THE BACHELORETTE," PREMIERES MONDAY, MAY 27, ON ABC

This Season's Highlights Include Extraordinary Trips to Germany, Spain and the Island of Madeira, Special Rap Music Video by Soulja Boy and VIP Concerts by Darius Rucker, Andy Grammer, Kate Earl and Matt White

Desiree Hartsock and the Bachelor Nation faithful thought she would happily end up with America's favorite Bachelor, Sean Lowe. After struggling to regain the relationship they once had, Sean and Desiree seemed to be on the right track - until the hometown dates. Millions watched, stunned, as Sean sent Desiree home, and they fell even more in love with her as she struggled to tell him he was making a big mistake. Now it's time for Desiree to call the shots when she gets a second opportunity to find love in the ninth edition of "The Bachelorette," the female version of ABC's hit romance reality series, premiering MONDAY, MAY 27 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Desiree, 27, moved numerous times with her family as a youth and eventually settled in Colorado. Although her family was of modest means, they were rich in love. Their values helped guide Desiree to become an industrious, passionate and creative woman who is working hard to make her dreams come true. She is confident that in the future she will be a bridal gown designer with her own boutique. But Desiree's ultimate dream is to find a love like the one her parents share. Married for 35 years, they've always supported and appreciated one another. This spunky, athletic and artistic woman is eagerly looking for a life filled with spontaneity, love and laughter. And she is positive, after falling in love on "The Bachelor," that she can find her soul mate on "The Bachelorette." On the premiere, "Episode 901," Desiree begins her Cinderella journey when Chris Harrison welcomes her to her new home, a cliffside Malibu estate, and gives her the keys to a brand new Bentley convertible. Her transformation is complete as she slips into a stunning silvery confection of a gown fit for a princess. At the mansion, Desiree's anxiety falls away as her 25 eager suitors catch their first glimpse of her: One nervous guy tries to sweep her off her feet with a romantic dance move, but falls flat; a sleight-of-hand artist makes something special magically appear for Desiree; a hunky oil rig worker puts his amazing abs on display straight off; still another hopeful Prince Charming goes to the other extreme, showing up in a medieval suit of armor. But the one who steals her heart is the youngest bachelor ever to step out of a limo -- a four-year-old boy who is followed by his proud, single dad. The 19 roses are brought out early, and with them the battle for Desiree's heart begins. The magician announces he is going to make the Bachelorette disappear, setting off a frenzy of guys stealing Desiree away in hopes of getting a rose. Once the first rose is awarded to one lucky fellow, a battle erupts between the jealous guys who will stop at nothing to get her attention: one man dazzles her with hip hop dance steps; the shirtless abs bachelor strips down completely and jumps in the pool -- but will this outrageous stunt get him a rose or a ticket home? Tensions mount as a dashing Venezuelan former soccer player tries to pull her outside to show her some dribbling moves and the other guys intervene. The really explode when one overzealous bachelor wants to show Desiree his own private "fantasy suite." Her reaction shocks the house! By the end of one of the most exciting nights of her life, Desiree is hopeful that one of the remaining 19 men will indeed be her Prince Charming. A list of bachelors will be released shortly. Desiree's hunt for Mr. Right will take place on some of the most romantic and adventurous dates ever, with exciting surprises in store for both her and the bachelors as they travel the world for intimate dates in Atlantic City, NJ; Germany, Spain, the island of Madeira and other exciting locations. A jam packed schedule in Los Angeles will have Desiree surprising one lucky man with a day of wedding-themed events. Then, after a VIP view from atop of the Hollywood sign, they enjoy a private performance by R&B pop-rock singer Andy Grammer. Fourteen enthusiastic men join Desiree to make a rap video with superstar Soulja Boy. A dodge ball group date ends up with someone making an emergency room visit, but Desiree treats one man to a private concert by soul/pop/gospel singer Kate Earl. Danger lurks as Desiree and one special guy try to take love to new heights when they join dance troupe "Bandaloop" who perform on the side of a glass skyscraper suspended by cables. Then it's "Hi-Ho, Silver! Away!" as five rugged guys learn how to perform stunts from professionals at a cowboy boot camp and compete for a ticket with Desiree to a VIP screening of Disney's eagerly awaited upcoming release, "The Lone Ranger," starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. It's onward to Atlantic City, but wait until 11 of the men discover they'll compete for the first-ever coveted title of "The Bachelorette's Mr. America." Desiree and one bachelor also visit the area devastated by Hurricane Sandy and meet a couple who were victims of the storm. What Desiree and her date decide to do brings the couple to tears. Country chart-topper Darius Rucker plays a part in the heart-wrenching surprise. An excited Bachelorette makes her first trip to Europe, taking the remaining men to Germany, exploring beautiful, historic Munich on an individual date -- which culminates with a VIP concert by rock/pop artist Matt White -- then taking a group of the guys up the Alps to the tallest peak in Germany for a day of sledding. Continuing the European tour, the group travel to romantic Barcelona. A world famous soccer stadium is the site for six men to suit up and compete against a professional team - but there's a jaw-dropping twist. The idyllic island of Madeira is the backdrop for a special date in its capital city, Funchal, complete with a stroll through lush tropical gardens, tobogganing down the town's steep winding streets and a performance by a Fado singer. On a one-on-one date, Desiree takes her suitor up a winding road through the clouds to the mountain peak of Pico do Arieiro for a romantic picnic and a display. Finally, after the crucial hometown dates, three lucky men travel with Desiree to an exotic destination for some of the most intimate and sensual overnight dates ever. The Bachelorette will have traveled the world again for love, but will she finally make her own fairytale come true? As in the past, men will continue to be eliminated each week, but if at any point along the way a bachelor should decide that he's no longer interested in the Bachelorette, he can reject her invitation to continue dating. Two lucky men will meet her family, and she will visit the final bachelors' hometowns for a slice of their lives in an effort to determine the man with whom she is most compatible -- but there are surprises in store for Emily that will shake her world. At the end of the journey, the Bachelorette may quite possibly have found true love. But the big question is: After all of this, will he pop the question, and will she say yes? Hosted by Chris Harrison, "The Bachelorette" is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton are the executive producers. "The Bachelorette" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with stereo sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate. This episode of "The Bachelorette" will be available on ABC.com. the day after airing on the network for users to watch online. Photos of "The Bachelorette" are available at www.abcmedianet.com or 818-460-6611. Follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBachelorette/ Twitter: @BacheloretteABC #Bachelorette

ABC Media Relations:

Cathy Rehl (212) 456-6749; cathy.rehl@abc.com Mitch Messinger (818) 460-6532; mitchell.c.messinger@abc.com

An intimate date in Atlantic City, NJ? Doesn't compute.....IMHO. LOL.

Here is the latest news release from ABC:

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

ABC Television Network

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BACHELORETTE CONFERENCE CALL WITH DESIREE HARTSOCK (5/15)

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"THE BACHELORETTE" PRESS CALL FEATURING DESIREE HARTSOCK

Ninth Edition of ABC's Popular Romance Reality Series Premieres Monday, May 27

WHO: Desiree Hartsock and the Bachelor Nation faithful thought she would happily end up with America's favorite Bachelor, Sean Lowe. Their relationship started off incredibly strong, but somewhere along the way Desiree lost her confidence. After struggling to regain what they once had, Sean and Desiree seemed to be on the right track - until the hometown dates. Millions watched, stunned, as Sean sent Desiree home, and they fell even more in love with her as she struggled to tell him he was making a big mistake. Now it's time for Desiree to call the shots when she gets her second chance to find love, starring in the ninth edition of ABC's hit romance reality series, "The Bachelorette." WHAT: An opportunity to interview Desiree Hartsock in support of "The Bachelorette," premiering MONDAY, MAY 27 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 12:30 p.m., ET / 11:30 p.m., CT / 9:30 a.m., PT CALL INFO: IT IS NECESSARY TO RSVP TO RECEIVE THE CONFERENCE TELEPHONE NUMBER AND CONFERENCE CODE! Title: ABC Conference Call: "The Bachelorette" Please plan to dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. PLEASE R.S.V.P. TO ABC Media Relations by Tuesday, May 14 at 6PM PT: Mitch Messinger, mitchell.c.messinger@abc.com More information about "The Bachelorette" On the premiere, "Episode 901," Desiree begins her Cinderella journey when Chris Harrison welcomes her to her new home, a cliffside Malibu estate, and gives her the keys to a brand new Bentley convertible. Her transformation is complete as she slips into a stunning silvery confection of a gown fit for a princess. At the mansion, Desiree's anxiety falls away as her 25 eager suitors catch their first glimpse of her: One nervous guy tries to sweep her off her feet with a romantic dance move, but falls flat; a sleight-of-hand artist makes something special magically appear for Desiree; a hunky oil rig worker puts his amazing abs on display straight off; still another hopeful Prince Charming goes to the other extreme, showing up in a medieval suit of armor. But the one who steals her heart is the youngest bachelor ever to step out of a limo -- a four-year-old boy who is followed by his proud, single dad. The 19 roses are brought out early, and with them the battle for Desiree's heart begins. The magician announces he is going to make the Bachelorette disappear, setting off a frenzy of guys stealing Desiree away in hopes of getting a rose. Once the first rose is awarded to one lucky fellow, a battle erupts between the jealous guys who will stop at nothing to get her attention: one man dazzles her with hip hop dance steps; the shirtless abs bachelor strips down completely and jumps in the pool -- but will this outrageous stunt get him a rose or a ticket home? Tensions mount as a dashing Venezuelan former soccer player tries to pull her outside to show her some dribbling moves and the other guys intervene. The really explode when one overzealous bachelor wants to show Desiree his own private "fantasy suite." Her reaction shocks the house! By the end of one of the most exciting nights of her life, Desiree is hopeful that one of the remaining 19 men will indeed be her Prince Charming.

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Here is the latest press release from ABC regarding Des' season:


DESIREE BEGINS HER SEARCH FOR THAT ONE SPECIAL MAN WHEN
"THE BACHELORETTE" PREMIERES, MONDAY, MAY 27, ON ABC


Desiree's Suitors Are Revealed...Who is the Man in the Suit of Armor,
The Abs Man and the Youngest Man to Ever Climb Out of a Limo?

What
do a Cuban Casanova -- who is a gentle giant but might be too good to
be true -- a hard charging federal prosecutor, a sexy former pro soccer
player who is a single dad, a free spirited drilling fluid engineer with
a captivating sense of humor, a self-proclaimed Southern gentleman who
also is a single father, and a suave, debonair financial advisor with a
dark secret in his past all have in common? They're all on the hunt for
the new Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock, when the ninth edition of the
female version of ABC's popular romance reality series, "The
Bachelorette," premieres on MONDAY,
MAY 27 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.


Desiree,
27, who grew up in a family of modest means but rich in love, meets 25
potential soul mates as she begins her own search for true love. In the
premiere, "Episode 901," 25 eligible men come from all over to try and
win Desiree's heart. Immediately the drama and one-upsmanship begin.
Desiree's anxiety melts away as soon as the men start to compete to
impress her: Larry, a nervous ER doctor, tries to break some romantic
dance moves, but he's no Fred Astaire; Nick R., who plies his trade as a
professional magician, displays his talents to Desiree; a shirtless Zak
W., a hunky oil rig worker, displays an outstanding six-pack to impress
the Bachelorette; and Diogo appears like a knight in shining armor -
literally. But the one who captures Desiree's heart is our youngest man
to ever climb out of a limousine -- Ben's four-year-old adorable son,
Brody, who accompanies his single dad.


The battle for
Desiree's attention and affection has only begun. The 19 roses come out
early. Nick R. sets off a commotion as the men rush to get time alone
with the Bachelorette. After Desiree gives out the first rose, a jealous
frenzy erupts between the guys. Brad, who is a part-time DJ, sparkles
with some hip hop dance moves. Fearless, topless Zak W. strips down to
his underwear and dives into the pool. But how will Desiree react to
this immodest stunt? Strikingly handsome Juan Pablo, a former pro soccer
player, attempts to give the Bachelorette a private dribbling lesson.
However, before too long, the rest of the men jump into the action. And
Jonathan drops a bombshell when he decides the time is right to invite
Desiree into his own special "fantasy suite," which leads to an
explosive reaction.


Some bachelors with early roses can
relax, but the others are very apprehensive as the season's first rose
ceremony begins. Finally, Desiree will have the 19 men who will move
into the mansion and continue on the quest for her heart.


Desiree's 25 suitors are:


Ben, 28, an entrepreneur from Dallas, TX
Brad, 27, an accountant from Denver, CO
Brandon, 26, a painting contractor from Costa Mesa, CA
Brian, 29, a financial advisor from Baltimore, MD
Brooks, 28, a marketing consultant from Salt Lake City, UT
Bryden, 26, an Iraq War veteran from Missoula, MT
Chris, 27, a mortgage broker from Seattle, WA
Dan, 30, a beverage sales director from Las Vegas, NV
Diogo, 29, a ski resort manager from Lake Tahoe, CA
Drew, 27, a digital marketing analyst from Scottsdale, AZ
James, 27, an advertising executive from Chicago, IL
Jonathan, 26, a lawyer from Hickory, NC
Juan Pablo, 31, a former pro soccer player from Miami, FL
Kasey, 29, an advertising executive from San Luis Obispo, CA
Larry, 34, an ER doctor from Berkeley, CA
Micah, 32, a law student from Denver, CO
Michael G., 33, a federal prosecutor from Miami Beach, FL
Mike R., 28, a dental student from Dallas, TX
Mikey T., 30, a plumbing contractor from Winfield, IL
Nick M., 27, an investment advisor from Charlotte, NC
Nick R, 26, a tailor and magician from Chicago, IL
Robert, 30, an advertising entrepreneur from Los Angeles, CA
Will, 28, a banker from Chicago, IL
Zack K., 28, a book publisher from Newport Beach, CA
Zak W., 31, a drilling fluid engineer from Mico, TX




http://abcmedianet.com/Web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=051313_04

Here is the Interview that Reality TV World did with Des this morning:

The Bachelorette' star Desiree Hartsock: My bachelors were very different from Sean Lowe
By Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, 05/15/2013[/size]


The Bachelorette star Desiree Hartsock's search for love on the ABC reality dating show's ninth season will begin on Monday, May 27 at 8PM ET/PT.


The Bachelorette star will be introduced
to 25 bachelors all competing to win her heart, and the season's
premiere will conclude with the 27-year-old bridal stylist from Los
Angeles, CA, whittling the pack down to 19 during the first Rose
Ceremony.

During a Wednesday conference call with reporters, Desiree talked to Reality TV World about her upcoming season of The Bachelorette and hinted at what viewers can expect to see.

RELATED LINKS Reality TV World: The Bachelorette 9 More The Bachelorette 9 News

Reality TV World: Could you tell us if you're at least happy with your journey on The Bachelorette
overall and how things went your second time around on a reality dating
show? For instance, are you glad you ended up deciding to star on the
show or was it maybe not the great experience you had built it up to be?

Desiree Hartsock:
I'm glad that I did decide to do the show and I am, I was satisfied
with my decision throughout. I followed and trusted my heart the best I
could, so I stayed true to myself throughout.

Reality TV World: At the beginning of the show, what factors --
such as maybe the distance between where you live or the men's careers
or their past-relationship history -- were you focused on when trying to
number down your search and how did those factors become increasingly
more or less important to you as the show progressed after you really
got to know the men?

Desiree Hartsock:
Yeah, I think you do have to ask really tough questions and I think a
key part is really seeing what they were like in past relationships and
really finding out if they're ready to be here and continue on -- if
it's going to be a serious relationship, if they're going to be ready
for that.

So in the beginning, it's really gauging who is going to be there for
the right reasons, and as it continued, I think that's where location
and jobs really fall into line -- if you can see a future with that
person.


Reality TV World: Based on what's been shown and discussed of
your season so far, some of the men on your season seem really
impressive. How do you feel in hindsight that Sean Lowe compared to these guys? Do some of them have similar qualities or are they completely different from him?


Desiree Hartsock:
I actually, I mean, I would say I can't really compare. A lot of the
men this season are very unique and really amazing men. They have
different qualities than Sean had. I think a lot of them are very, very
spontaneous and very creative.

Reality TV World: Would you be willing to move wherever the love
of your life might live or are you hoping he'd move to Los Angeles?
What changes were you willing to make in your life following the show
had you ended up in a serious relationship?

Desiree Hartsock:
You know, regardless of whether it's from the show or in my day to day
life, I really take love as my priority. So I don't have roots anywhere
and I really do feel like home is where the heart is, so I would
definitely be willing to move wherever the love of my life is.

Reality TV World: During your time on The Bachelor with
Sean, there were a couple times you got kind of closed off and sort of
shut yourself down when you weren't sure if Sean was reciprocating some
of the strong feelings you had for him. How would you say that's
different from your behavior on The Bachelorette? Did you really try to put yourself out there at all times, and if so, how challenging was that?

Desiree Hartsock:
That was very circumstantial because I wasn't feeling it back from
Sean, but during this entire journey, I was really able to put honestly
put my whole heart out there and just let it happen, whatever happens.
It wasn't too challenging. I feel like that was very circumstantial.


Below are some additional highlights from Desiree's call.

My question is about the fantasy suite guy, Jonathan, how was that for you?

Desiree Hartsock:
It was very uncomfortable, but I kind of took it like I would in my day
to day life, and you know, kind of disregarded his behavior and didn't
stand for it.

What surprised you most during your first night with the guys?

Desiree Hartsock: The biggest surprise, I was surprised by how many amazing men there were -- and good looking!


Reality TV World: Did you end up finding love on The Bachelorette and can you tell us if you're happily engaged?


Desiree Hartsock:
You know, the journey was incredibly emotional and it was really
surprising throughout, so unfortunately, I can't comment on that at this
time.

In press materials, your overnight dates this season are said to
be "some of the most intimate and sensual overnight dates ever." Can
you talk a little bit about that? Is that true or not entirely accurate?


Desiree Hartsock:
I have no idea (laughs) why those were the type of words used, because I
actually just wanted those dates to be a time to talk away from the
cameras. That's such a vital time to really see how someone is going to
be in their day to day life, so I'm not sure exactly why -- maybe just
because of the location.



Check back with Reality TV World soon for more.

In the latest edition of TV Guide for May 20th to June 2nd Fleiss said "We have the most aggressive behavior from the guys ever". Fleiss was shocked by the dynamics that emerged after the opening cocktail party. "A couple of these guys legitimately hated each other, We had to have security present because we worried things would get violent" Fleiss also said there is both awful and awesome and Des also has the arguably the Hunkiest bachelor of all.

So I guess we are really going to have to tune in on the 27th and may the fun begin!

Here is another article from People Magazine and an absolutely darling video of Ben's son Brody coming out of the limo and meeting Des.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20702923,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+people%2Fheadlines+%28PEOPLE.com%3A+Top+Headlines%29

Here is another video discussing Des' season on popsugar:

http://www.popsugar.com/Preview-Bachelorette-Season-9-Video-30597280

SLA44 wrote:Here is another article from People Magazine and an absolutely darling video of Ben's son Brody coming out of the limo and meeting Des.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20702923,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+people%2Fheadlines+%28PEOPLE.com%3A+Top+Headlines%29

Thanks for all the articles SLA. What an adorable little boy...and so well mannered

Thanks for all these videos, SLA. You must put a lot of time into this, and it is appreciated.

SLA44 wrote:Here is a new article on Des in People Magazine:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20696757,00.html

Thanks for posting all of the articles on this season's b'ette! I appreciate your work.