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'Bachelorette's' Chris Lambton: Should he stay the one who got away for fans?
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Should Chris Lambton be the next "Bachelor" for ABC? Or would he be better suited to stay as the beloved one who got away for "Bachelorette" fans?E! Online has a new report that Lambton was offered the next "Bachelor" position and turned it down because he wants to stay out of the spotlight and return to his "normal life."
Cue the wailing and gnashing of teeth of millions of "Bachelor" fans -- including yours truly because we think Lambton would make an excellent next "Bachelor."
Except ... maybe this is the best move he could make. Tenley Molzahn just told Zap2it that she thinks Chris might be too sensitive for the "Bachelor" role. She likened him to herself -- and she says she is far too emotional to have been the "Bachelorette."
Plus, look at what happened to people who went from being a beloved runner-up to the next star. DeAnna Pappas, Jason Mesnick and Jake Pavelka all came out of their starring seasons looking pretty bad. Pappas and Mesnick have since rehabbed their images a bit, but Pavelka still seems like a bit of a jerk (especially after that interview he gave with Vienna on July 5 that seemed to belie quite the temper).
Maybe Chris Lambton should stay away from the franchise and just remain that super-sweet guy that all the fans fell in love with.
On the flip side, of course, are people like Jillian Harris and Ali Fedotowsky, who came out of their own seasons looking pretty good. One could even argue that Ali looked even better after her season of the show. But would or could Chris fare the same way?
What do you think? Would it serve Chris Lambton well to be the next "Bachelor"? Or should he remain the idealized sweetheart that everyone loves? And if Lambton has indeed said no and there's no hope he'll agree, who do you think it should be? Somebody new? Our second choice vote is for Craig R., just for the record.
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Stay home in Massachusetts, Chris....
Chris, PLEASE DO NOT become the next "Bachelor." You are a better person than that and just remember that what is meant to be will be! You are so adorable you do not need to put yourself out there to find that special someone - she will be there for you some day!
Chris should NOT be the Bachelor! It would ruin him. I'm sure he can do just fine in his hometown now that the ladies have seen what a great guy he is.
Added: Craig R would be good, but I liked Ty from TN also.
As much as I would like to have Chris on my television every week, I hope he walks away. Don't do it Chris!
This opens the door for Kasey!
Now he'll have his pick of which heart to guard and protect.
if he doesn't want to do it. everyone should respect that. :)
and i hate this picture of him but what else is there. lol.
no way. he's a nice guy, but way too boring. he would bring the franchise down. plus, a landscapper as a bachelor, thats lowering their standards.
Lowers their standards, what a ridiculous comment. Besides the fact he was a math teacher, what about Bar Owner? I believe two bachelors were bar owners? And how about no profession, but being born into the Firestone Family of tires and wine? Please, wake up. A job does not make a person.
Chris, you are too much of a good person, you don't need this "nonsense". Please don't take the contract. You will do much better on your own in your own hometown. Too many of these people are only in it for their own glorification - not sincere. Please don't do this show.