WETPAINT:Blakeley Shea on Why Kacie Did "The Bachelor" Again

When we last saw Kacie Boguskie on television, she was wiping a tear-stained cheek while asking aloud, “What the f—k happened?” after being eliminated during the hometown dates by Bachelor Ben Flajnik.

Nine months later, however, she’s back in front of those same cameras in search of love once again. As Reality Steve exclusively reported, the 25 year-old brunette southern belle will be competing for the heart of the new Bachelor, Sean Lowe. Why would she risk public heartbreak and humiliation all over again? We turned to Kacie’s good friend from her first stint on the show, Blakeley Shea (who’s now happily engaged to her Bachelor Pad main squeeze, Tony Pieper) for some insight

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Wetpaint Entertainment: What did you think when you heard Kacie was going back on the show?
Blakeley: I was shocked. She never said anything about it. I honestly thought she was maybe going to be the next Bachelorette.

Do you think she could be a good match for Sean?
I don’t know Sean at all, but from what Tony tells me, he’s great guy. And I can tell you Kacie’s a sweetheart with a good head on her shoulders. My only concern is that she’s a little young.

Why do you think she decided to put herself through the process again?
Well, I can tell you she didn’t do it on a whim. Kacie isn’t the type to jump into things quickly. She and I, we’re both from the Bible Belt. We have strong values. A lot of people do the show for the fame or the money or to help their careers. Bu that’s not Kacie. She knows what she wants. She’s looking for love.

Wouldn’t it be funny if Sean and Kacie are a couple by the time you and Tony tie the knot? They could come to the wedding together!
(Laughing) That would be very cool. I hope they hit it off! But whomever he picks, I wish him well.

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What Sean's Ex Girlfriend Says!

Who says you can’t be friendly about your ex?

The newly-announced Bachelor Sean Lowe is looking for love and he’s getting some support from an unlikely ally – his ex girlfriend.
Brooke Sorenson Nix, who dated Sean in 2008, tells Celebuzz she was ecstatic to hear her former flame was chosen for the title role of the hit ABC reality show and she hopes Sean finds what he’s looking.
What does she say about the new reality stud?

“I think he’s an awesome guy and I’m super happy for him,” said Nix, who’s married to Philadelphia Phillies baseball player Laynce Nix.
Other family and friends also couldn’t be happier for the Dallas businessman, who made his TV debut on last season’s The Bachelorette when he fell head over heels for North Carolina single mom Emily Maynard, but only made it to the final three before packing his bags.
Sean’s brother-in-law Andrew Shull says it took his best friend and family member a long time to get over Maynard, who is now engaged to Utah entrepreneur Jef Holm.

After The Bachelorette he was heartbroken. But the great thing about Sean is his ability to bounce back,” Andrew revealed to Celebuzz. “He knows how to move forward and look at the positive side.”
Sean actually introduced his brother-in-law to his wife (his sister Shay) — so Andrew wanted to help him meet the future Mrs. Lowe by nominating the 28-year-old for The Bachelorette, said Shull’s mother, Cheryl.

“When he nominated Sean he said, ‘The least I can do is return the favor,’” she laughed.

But listen closely ladies, Andrew has some insider advice for those hoping to win his best friend’s heart.

“Sean has dated many types of girls, so there isn’t a type of girl he’s looking for. But she’d have to be someone with the same goals, interests, down to earth and loves family,” he said. “He’s searching for his type.”

Cheryl thinks the perfect girl will be just like Sean: “She’ll be a fine Christian woman. She would just have to be genuine and sensitive person.”

One thing fans will love about the entrepreneur is his sense of humor, says his BFF.

“He’s so funny and just fun to be around,” Andrew said.

And whether or not he’s engaged or just dating at the end of the reality show run — which has already started filming in Los Angeles and Dallas — Andrew said the outcome doesn’t matter to him.

“I just want him to be happy, whatever that means,” he added. “He’s one of the most down-to-earth, genuine individuals. I have never met someone who doesn’t like Sean.”

Source:CelebBuzz

"Sean Lowe is Bachelor, Ryan Lochte Not Even Runner Up"

From the Huffington Post:

 

It has just been announced that Sean Lowe will be the new "Bachelor" on the hit ABC show. However, Sean has known for more than two months that he would be handing out the roses next season.

“They decided on Sean because of the way women have taken to him. He is good looking, rich and most importantly he wants to find love,” a friend of Lowe tells me. “He has made it clear that he isn’t doing this to find fame, he wants to find a wife.”

Sean was the second (my correction:he was third) runner-up when Emily Maynard was "The Bachelorette" and came close to being this year's Bachelor.

“Despite rumors, [Olympic swimmer] Ryan Lochte was never in serous talks,” one show insider tells me. “It ultimately came down to Arie Luyendyk, who also vied for Emily’s heart, and Sean. Producers thought Sean would have a better connection with viewers and contestants and thus produce better ratings. Arie says that he was the first choice but passed on being The Bachelor but this simply isn't true. Sean was picked two months ago."

Sean Lowe "Looking For My Best Friend"

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From ABC's official Press Release:

"A real romantic, Sean loves to make a woman feel special and, as a life-long Texan, holds Southern values close to his heart. He wants to propose once, be married once and live a faithful family life, like his parents, who have had a loving 35-year union. Sean has a clear vision of what his life would be like with that one special woman. He wants to be the patriarch of a family that is centered on faith, love and laughter. He is eager to be a supportive husband who will encourage his wife to chase her dreams, as well as be someone whom she can rely on to help her through good and bad times. Quite simply, he is looking for his best friend. Sean also wants a big family and would love to adopt a child, as well as have some of his own, as long as he can pass on the values he has taught his kids. "

You can get the complete press release here!

PEOPLE MAGAZINE: Sean Lowe is Bachelor

 

 

 

It's official: Sean Lowe is starring in the upcoming season of The Bachelor, ABC tells PEOPLE exclusively.

The Dallas businessman and entrepreneur won the hearts of fans across the country as he wooed North Carolina single mom Emily Maynard on The Bachelorette last season, landing in the final three. Maynard sent Lowe, the second runner-up, home as she'd fallen head over heels for Utah entrepreneur Jef Holm, accepting his marriage proposal.

"I was standing at that rose ceremony thinking I was going to marry her," Lowe told PEOPLE last July of the heartbreaking moment when Maynard sent him home.

Tuesday's announcement comes after months of speculation, with casting rumors ranging from former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky's ex-fiancé Roberto Martinez to Olympian Ryan Lochte.

On the possibility of being the next Bachelor, Lowe told PEOPLE at the time, "I'm an open-minded optimist, and I believe the process can work. If I found my wife, it would be worth it."

Production is already underway for the 17th season of the reality dating show, which will begin airing in January 2013. For more information on the contestants this season, visit ABC.com.

 

 

Source:people