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Jen Schefft, Drama Queen

Jennifer Schefft Seeing as we are currently watching the series finale of “The Bachelorette,” it has to be said that the “star” Jen Schefft is a real drama queen… I mean, she’s constantly bubbling about who to pick, Jerry or John-Paul.

I understand that it’s a difficult, life-changing decision and everything, but repeating it every five seconds is just overkill, and after 105 minutes of it, I’m ready to slap her… It’s really pathetic, and now I know why I hate reality TV.

But who will she pick? I don’t particularly care to be honest, but it will probably be John-Paul… The worst part is that even though the decision is “live,” we saw parts of tonight’s episode in the season preview at the end of last year, so she’s had a good 3, possibly 4 months to think it over… GAH!

EDIT (10:38pm): HOLY CRAP! She chose neither… Talk about a swerve and a half… Damn TV, constantly keeping us hanging on for more…And there is 20 minutes to go. What drama is left?

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#1 written by kathryn rose (6 years ago)

How disgusting that Jen Schefft behaved this way. ABC should be humiliated. Even though she is a college graduate her grammar was poor. I had to cringe every time she said “between he and I” – she never got it right. Jerry is smarter. He’s better off without her.

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#2 written by Greg (6 years ago)

Yeah, it quite clear that after appearing in this and The Bachelor, she’s looking for her 15 minutes of fame.

And after turning down Andrew Firestone and now Jerry and John-Paul, who basically represent money, passion and love, it seems to me that no-one will meet her expectations when it comes to a partner, plus she seems to be really high maintainence…

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#3 written by Ash (6 years ago)

What is wrong with her? I mean Jerry was perfect, and she is just a selfish drama queen like you said. She just wanted fame to help and make her rich. I cannot believe that she did this. I don’t think her reputation is going to be too good after this final rose.

I would like to know what Andrew Firestone had to say about it.

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#4 written by Sarah (6 years ago)

I couldn’t agree more…the whole finale was disgusting–as far as Jen’s handling of the situation and the way she broke it off with Jerry. I was in her corner until she let Ryan go before John Paul. (Which, to me, was her worst mistake to date. Among other things, I felt Ryan was best suited to her-or who she seemed to be-but now, I just think he’s probably too good for her.) Then, after watching the final episode, I was rooting for Jerry (whom I felt she was going to pick all along) and wasn’t surprised when he “got the final rose.” However, after seeing her do a total “180,” and basically humiliating him on national T.V. when he was trying to propose to her, I was shocked, to say the least. I couldn’t help but wonder why she bothered to do this whole thing, anyway–and TWICE at that! I don’t think it’s all so she can obtain some sort of celebrity status; I just don’t think she’s very together emotionally or that good at relatioships. It seems her judgement isn’t any better now than before. What I don’t get is how she thinks she could possibly do any better than Jerry, Ryan, or John Paul? –Or that she deserves to. “Cause it certainly seems she thinks she’s better…

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#5 written by Erika (6 years ago)

I was shocked. I couldn’t believe it.

I felt SOOOOO bad for both John-Paul, who is SUCH a nice looking, confident guy, and then again for Jerry. I was cringing every time he shifted or fidgeted in his seat after she turned him down. He was so uncomfortable. He held himself together really well though.

I simply don’t see her ever finding what she *thinks* she needs.

Women like her give the rest of us a bad name…

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#6 written by Jacki (6 years ago)

Face it, she just wants to extend her 15 minutes of fame to grab a TV deal. The only way to do it is be on TV each week in different outfits and hairstyles, doing a voiceover. Too bad she had to drag 25 guys around doing it. I feel terrible for John Paul and Jerry, they were taken. Jen Schefft doesn’t want a relationship, it would interfere with her Television aspirations. If she was really in it for Love, then there is NO ONE who could satisfy this girl, she’s a kook.

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#7 written by Emily (6 years ago)

Seeing that I’m in Sweden, I’ve only now watched the final episode(why I’m writing “this late”), and I’m truly disgusted by the whole thing!

First of all, as previous writers have commented, watching her reject Jerry on national TV, in that way, and the whole time looking quite complacent, made me sick to my stomach.
My compliments to Jerry for being strong enough to keep his chin up and even joke around, “proposing” to more or less everyone afterwards! He showed much more style and grace, than Jen could ever imagine to possess.
He should have had a clue though, when she said that she didn’t understand him, that he wasn’t straight forward enough, in stating his feelings/intentions. I got his every word, every symbolism(then again, I’m an artsy type myself!), and got truly frustrated when Jen kept saying that she “didn’t get him”, over and over again.
Finally, I truly believe that Jen needs to have a session or two with a therapist, as I truly think that she’s not over her previous hurt(be it by Silverstone or other guys), making her inecure about everything – not trusting her own instincts, not daring to believe in anything that doesn’t carry a warranty of some sorts. There are no guarantees in life, Jen, and although you kept talking about daring to atake a leap of faith, I don’t think you’re able to, at this point.
Also, I think you kept John Paul out of instilled ideas of what “society”(family, friends etc) expects you to want from a man, rather than a genuine, true interest.
Ending this whole thing, I truly believe that you need a long(!) time-out, and stay away from the dating scene(publically or not), to heal yourself, and perchance even find yourself in a more true sense.

There! I said it!:o)

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#8 written by Lorinda Kriel (5 years ago)

Unfortunately I did not see the last episode but only learned what happened from your comments.

If Andrew Firestone and Jerry can’t satisfy Jen, no man ever will!!

What more can a girl ask for other than what these guys have to offer!

Jen its time to wake up and smell the roses.

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#9 written by mindy (4 years ago)

I just finished reading Better Single Than Sorry, and I think Jen was right for rejecting the “perfect” bachelors. There are no perfect men, women or marraiges. Marraige was invented by men for men to safegaurd property, possessions and inheritance. Women and children were considered property. Marraige is an archaic institution, a dinasour with a death rattle whose time has come and gone. We’d all be better off if there were no such thing as marraige.

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#10 written by Kylie (4 years ago)

I too, just read, “Better Single Than Sorry.” The book is amazing. Jen is amazing. Too many people are too quick to pass judgment when they don’t have the full story. Read her book, then maybe people won’t be so mean to her. Marriage is not about finding Mr. Perfect – we all know there is no such thing. It is about finding the man who is perfect for you! Jen knew that all three of these guys weren’t right for her – they weren’t compatible (she says this in her book.) She is clearly not a gold-digger, otherwise she would have stayed with Andrew. She says its not about looks, money, fame etc., we all need to find the “right” man. She says that while there was nothing wrong with these guys, they just weren’t right for her. There was not “chemistry.” Have you ever tried to talk yourself into liking someone or tried to date someone when there was no “spark”? It doesn’t make either person bad, it just means they weren’t right for each other. READ THE BOOK!!!!!!! IT’S BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!

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