Ashley Hebert - Episode 9

Tonight's episode took us to beautiful Fiji!

Right off the bat we see the return of Ryan P.!  You know, that one guy that got sent home two episodes ago.

He flew all the way to Fiji to make sure Ashley really made the right decision about him and had no regrets.  "I want more time together to see where this might go.  Just think about it."  Ashley told him she would.


Her first date in Fiji was with Ben.

They boarded a nice boat and took it for a ride along the Fiji coast.  They got to snorkel in a really cool reef.  They enjoyed dinner on the beach.  Ben feels he is moving closer towards the "I love you" stage with Ashley.  When Ben is offered the Fantasy Suite he jumps at the chance to spend more time with Ashley.  He lifts her up, honeymoon style, and carries her inside.  So romantic.


Second date of the episode was with Constantine.

They took a helicopter ride over Fiji.  Cliff jumped into a pond that had a huge waterfall dumping into it.  They enjoyed a picnic by the pond.  And then the mood of the date suddenly changes.  Constantine isn't as intimate with her as she would want him to be at this point in the game.  Dinner turned out to be just awkward as Constantine admits to Ashley that he's not the guy for her because he's simply not in love with her.  He respects her too much to accept an invitation into the Fantasy Suite when he knows he's not in it to win it.  Ashley goes back to her room...alone and Constantine packs his bags.


The next day Ashley finally sees Ryan to give him the news.  She doesn't want to spend time with him any more and she's confident in the decision she made about sending him home.  Ryan is glad that she's happy and that's all that matter to him.  So, we again see the departure of Ryan P.


The third and final date was with J.P.

Their physical chemistry is instant as they give each other a hug for the first time since the hometown dates.  She is definitely more touchy-feely with him than any of the other guys.  They have a great connection.  They board a sea plane and spend the day on their own private island.  At dinner Ashley tells J.P. about the events of the week and Constantine's early departure.  J.P. is shocked, but glad at the same time.  Just one less guy he has to worry about.  Ashley offers J.P. a night in the Fantasy Suite and he replies "Uh, yeah.  I think I'm into that."  J.P. is in love with Ashley, but doesn't want to tell her that just yet.  He's afraid of getting hurt.


Despite Constantine taking himself out of the race, Ashley still holds a rose ceremony to allow the guys to accept their roses.  She wants them to know this is a two-way street and they have to accept her just as much as she accepts them.  Luckily, they both accepted their roses and next week they will get to meet her CrAzY family!

So, tell me!  Who will Ashley end up with?

Will it be J.P.

Or Ben

Ashley Hebert - Episode 8

Tonight Ashley got to travel to the remaining 4 guys hometowns to meet their families.  First one up was Constantine who's from Atlanta, GA.

He started out the date by taking Ashley to a restaurant he owns in Cumming, GA.  It's an Italian place (even though he's Greek).  They built their own pizza and salad together and then ate it.  After that he took her over to his parents house.  There she got to meet his Mom, Dad, and Sister.  Things were going along well...and quietly...until all of the sudden the doorbell rang!  Surprise!  It's Constantine's WHOLE ENTIRE family!  Ashley was excited about the surprise and enjoyed getting to meet more people than she had expected.


Second hometown was Ames in Chads Ford, PA.

He wasted no time in introducing Ashley to his family.  She met his Nieces, Nephews, Sister, and Mother.  We found out on this episode that Ames not only lost his biological Father to cancer, but his step-father, as well.  Ames's sister really dug deep to find out more about Ashley and make sure she was a good fit for her brother.  Ashley admitted that her relationship with Ames has progressed slower than it has with the other remaining guys.  After meeting the fam, Ames took Ashley to a lovely grove of Magnolia trees to picnic under. From there they rode in a horse-drawn carriage.  All very romantic and whimsical.


Third hometown was with Ben F. in Sonoma, CA.

Ben owns a winery in Sonoma so, it was only fitting that he take Ashley there and get her nice and drunk off of his tasty wine.  He gave her a little sample of his wine when he first met her and she'd been craving it ever since.  I think she might've been more excited to see the wine than Ben, to be honest.  After a short picnic in the winery he took her to his parents house to meet his family.  Ashley got to meet Ben's Mother and Sister.  Ben's Sister is very protective over him and has her doubts that Ashley is the one for him.


The fourth and final hometown was with J.P. in Roslyn, NY.

J.P. surprised Ashley by taking her roller skating!  Ashley felt instantly transported back into the 7th grade.  She loved it!  Then it was off to his parents house where she met his Mom, Dad, Brother, and his Brother's Girlfriend.  We saw mostly J.P.'s Mom on this date because she had, by far, the most to say.  J.P. got his heart broken in his last relationship and she didn't want to see a repeat.  Who can blame her?  By the end of the date J.P. admits that he can't say he's in love with Ashley yet, but he feels he may be in denial of his true feelings.


In the end, Ashley simple didn't see herself with...

Ames.  I'll sure miss his non-stop concussion-like state.  Better luck next time, buddy.

I'm now taking votes for next week's contest!  Send me your vote of who you think will go home next week!  Will it be J.P., Ben, or Constantine?  You have until Monday at 5pm to submit your votes.  People who pick the right guy sent home will win a fabulous prize just like the ones we gave away today!

Ashley Hebert - Episode 7

Tonights episode took the guys to beautiful Taiwan.

Ashley's first date was with Constantine.

They took a train to a tiny village and made a lantern of wishes.  They had a fun dinner conversation and then sent their lantern floating up into the sky.  The idea was for their wishes to come true after sending it on it's way.

The date was short, yet sweet.

The second date was with Ben F.

Ben and Ashley took a moped through a gorgeous canyon in Taiwan.  Over dinner they discussed hometowns and what it would be like if Ashley was to meet Ben's family.  They also talked about the "L Word".  Ben says he's starting to fall in love with Ashley and Ashley is feeling the same.

Tonights group date was with Ames, J.P., and Lucas.

Don't worry guys.  Ashley has a horrible date planned for you, too.  We wouldn't want you to feel like you were left out of this experience at all.  Ashley took the guys to a district in Taiwan that is known for wedding photography.  Apparently in Taiwan they are serious about their wedding photos and it's kind of a big deal.  So, she made the guys all dress up in traditional Taiwan wedding gear and she got into a wedding dress and they all posed for cutesy photos.  Of course J.P. got jealous when Ashley locked lips with both Lucas AND Ames in their photoshoots.  That J.P. is sure a jealous guy.  At the end of the date she awarded the rose to J.P. to reassure him of his place in her heart.

The final date of the episode was with Ryan P.

I'm not gonna lie.  This date made me cry.  It was doomed to fail from the start.  They began the date by visiting a temple and rolling some stones to see if their wishes would come true...they didn't.  They continued their uneventful date by taking a walk around a park and then stopping for a picnic lunch.  It was there that Ashley knew that she just wasn't romantically interested in Ryan anymore.  There was no spark.  No passion.  She was very honest with Ryan and just let him know exactly what she was feeling...which was nothing at all.  Ryan was crushed.  His tears seemed genuine...(genuine enough for someone that wants to be the next Bachelor.)  But, it did make me sad because he really does seem to want to find that special someone.  All the single ladies out there, please hit Ryan up.  He's lonely.  Ryan spends the rest of the night walking the Taiwan streets alone and then heading back home to California.

At the final rose ceremony Ashley's mind is made up.  She already knows who she is going to send home.  There is no need for a cocktail party.  She sent home the southern gentleman, Lucas.

Next week is the hometown dates and our weekly contests will begin!  Get excited!  The remaining guys are Constantine, J.P., Ben and Ames.

Send me an email casting your next vote of who YOU think she'll send home next!  Whoever picks the right one will win a prize next Tuesday!