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Entertainment | 03/03/2009 8:20 am

'The Bachelor' 'Bastard' Jason Mesnick Breaks Melissa Rycroft's Heart, Still Loves Molly Malaney (Videos)

By The Staff at wowOwow.com
Melissa Rycroft, Molly Malaney

Last night’s "The Bachelor" reaffirms why love stinks.

"The Bachelor" Jason Mesnick chose Melissa Rycroft as his true, televised love, but then regretted his decision, saying "his heart is somewhere else."

It all started when he proposed to Rycroft, swept her off her feet, told her he loved her, and wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. Then they left the show and spent time away from the cameras … That’s when his mind changed and he broke up with her.

"I learned a lot about myself in the last three months," he said. "I don’t regret anything that’s happened between us."

When Rycroft asked what changed between them, Mesnick didn’t even have the dignity to give her a clear answer. It’s no wonder she called him a "bastard"! We couldn’t agree more — even had a few other nouns to use instead … Watch the gross exchange:

After crushing the young Dallas Cheerleader’s heart on network television with millions watching — he confesses his love to runner-up Molly Malaney.

"My heart hasn’t let go, my head hasn’t let go, my gut hasn’t let go," he said to Malaney.

Our guts were really ready to let go… This was disgusting!

As for Malaney — well the poor girl was put through the ringer and now she’s second choice. Plus, how can she trust a man who just did something so horrible to a woman he claimed he loved just months ago? Watch "The Bachelor" "Bastard" confess his love to Malaney:

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C Hardy

I was really rooting for Jason but after seeing this and how he acted, it looked like a big act for him.  There are internet rumors that ABC put him up to it and that no one wanted to watch him fall for Molly and that viewers want more drama and less Love, for me that is far from the truth.  This is one of the few couples on this show that I hope dont make it.  May be wrong to say but Jason doesnt deserve either one of those women. 

I hope Molly wakes up and see’s that she was 2nd best and knows that she will always be 2nd best.  He has always said his son comes first, as it should be, but to me Molly doesnt seem the type to take a back seat to anyone, not even someone’s kid. 

Who knows…maybe in a year we’ll be watching their wedding, doubt it. I feel bad for his son b/c now he got to know Melissa and now Molly…confusing for a 4 year old.  

By C Hardy on 03/03/2009 8:31 am
j j
Why do people watch The Bachelor? Has ANY of them married the ones they professed their love to? I did not watch this show, but I did happen to see the after the rose show. It seemed to be very uncomfortable for all involved and I can’t believe ABC would actually put anyone up to this. I think the internet rumors are just that, rumors. I also think that Jason has a right to be happy regardless of who he picks. Obviously it would have never worked out with Melissa, so he did them both a favor and ended it before a marriage and a divorce could happen. I will be surprised if Molly and Jason do get married because The Bachelor’s track record is not that great.
By j j on 03/03/2009 8:49 am
C Hardy
There has only been one couple that has made it to marriage and now expecting their 2nd kid.  I watched this year b/c I was a big fan of Jason. 
By C Hardy on 03/03/2009 8:52 am
j j
If I’m not mistaken, that was the Bachelorette, but the men still do not have a great track record. Fear of commitment?
By j j on 03/03/2009 9:38 am
C Hardy
I thought you meant out of all of them…yes it was the Bachelorette that has the 1.  None of the Bachelor’s have married the girl they picked.  Only 2 couples are still together, other than Jason and Molly, now. 
By C Hardy on 03/03/2009 9:49 am
S.J. Morgan
Charlie and Sarah are back together.  They dated for a few years..took a break and have been back together for a year now!
By S.J. Morgan on 03/03/2009 10:41 am
C Hardy
Right…I know that is why I said in the bachelor only 2 couples besides Jason and Molly are still together.  Being Charlie and Sarah and the older man w/ Mary (as far as I know they are still together)…
By C Hardy on 03/03/2009 12:02 pm
caj p
I think Jason should have said no to both of them as I don’t think his heart was really there for either of them.  Deanna showing up as well I think made him even more confused and that clouded his judgement and made him really unsure of his feelings.  I wouldn’t be happy having another chance when I had been rejected the first time, I hope Molly doesn’t fall for it but who knows we’ll have to wait and see.  I can’t see her parents being very happy at that prospect of her giving him another chance either. 
By caj p on 03/03/2009 9:12 am
Belinda Joy
Well it became apparent why they didn’t want a studio audience after watching that finale…holy smokes! I don’t think I will be watching the Bachelor again. For the first time I saw a really ugly side of reality TV that I think I was in denial about. Millions of Americans were glued to their TV’s not knowing what was going to happen next. What was the big twist? And the big twist was watching a man “purposely” dump a woman who seconds before we had seen express his undying love and affection for. Propose marriage to AND frolic with his child! And as much as I think Melissa is annoying, she did make a valid point, he was giving up on their relationship after 6 weeks. Not willing to invest the time and energy in seeing if it could be turned around in his mind. And that speaks volumes about his own immaturity. I felt dirty and uncomfortable watching it. I admit freely and all the time I am a voyeur, I love peering into other’s lives. But this wasn’t palatable for me, it wasn’t handled tactfully as they kept attempting to say to the viewers. To the contrary, it was completely devoid of any acknowledgement that we were seeing real people, with real emotions struggling. I for one say shame on ABC and the producers of the show for exploiting 3 human beings and shame on Melissa, Molly and Jason for allowing themselves to be exploited in this manner. What will be next, live broadcasts of abortions? Blow by blow footage of men beating their wives by way of hidden cameras? I’ve always defended reality TV shows and now I can say it is as if I was splashed with cold water in the face and have been shocked back into reality. I now see what all my friends, associates and coworkers mean when they say reality TV is the lowest common denominator offered for viewer consumption.
By Belinda Joy on 03/03/2009 9:47 am
DeBúrca obj
I am proud to say I have never watched any of this trash.
By DeBúrca obj on 03/03/2009 10:13 am
Lena B

Me too Sister De!  Who has time for this show?  I just cracked up when I saw this story hit the NEWS?!!

Is this newsworthy? LOL!

By Lena B on 03/03/2009 11:21 am
S.J. Morgan
Jason is a tool!  After all the whining he did about what DeAnna did to him……  Melissa dodged a bullet…he did you a favor girl and he is what you called him!
By S.J. Morgan on 03/03/2009 10:39 am
Ms. Dee
Run!  The man’s a big baby!  RUN!  He might grow up some day, but for now…Run away!  Run away!
By Ms. Dee on 03/03/2009 11:07 am
Ms. Dee
course, it’s easy for me to say.  But if Molly has any feelings for this fool who "can’t control his thoughts and feelings…" maybe she could suggest that he call her in a year if he still feels the same.  And then live her life.  See what happens.
By Ms. Dee on 03/03/2009 11:10 am
Z ****
Good advice……..or, maybe she could just turn the tables and "play" him for awhile……..she didn’t look all that excited about his declaration.   But, let’s face it what are the odds that you are going to put 12 people (or whatever the number is) in a room and "true love" is going to happen.   There are some things you can’t force.
By Z **** on 03/03/2009 5:48 pm