[Cordova Belle]

At least kids can watch AI Amen.

I tried watching "The Bachelor," but found it deeply offensive. Why these women would do this (and ditto for the men on Mr. Personality) except for a blatant grab for cash, is beyond me.

The entire premise is humiliating to women, in my never-to-be-humble opinion.

[Ima Lurker]

The entire premise is humiliating to women...

Agreed. I watched part of one show and couldn't believe those women were actually crying over some jerk they really didn't even know and who apparently couldn't get a date without the help of some TV show. It's good for laughs maybe, but nothing more.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Why these women would do this (and ditto for the men on Mr. Personality) except for a blatant grab for cash, is beyond me.

Well that is the real point - ABC coaches them how to get into catfights and act crushed when they lose, and they get TV exposure and a chance to parlay their appearance into a television career. Plus, the losers will have several million men anxious to meet them, so it isn't a total loss if they don't "win" the competition - in fact, given the show's track record in making successful relationships, the winners may be the real losers.

The Bachelorette, where the woman chooses between 25 men, seems more like the way it works in real life, anyway...LOL!

[RAT Patrol]

As for wholesome.....I didn't watch the first Bachelor because I hate to support trash television. I just peeked at the second one out of curiosity and was instantly hooked. It isn't that trashy except for the part where he is kissing all the ladies and lying to them (well....). But other than that it's surprisingly mainstream and sweet. I loved the Bachelorette even more. Ryan was such a charmer. This one isn't quite as interesting but I still like it.