Bachelor New Zealand - Season 3 - Zac Franich - Social Media - Media - *Sleuthing Spoilers* #2

AllAboutLove wrote:

Spoil Me Again wrote:

AllAboutLove wrote:I just looked at all the videos that Three posts on their FB and it's like an homage to Lily since pretty much all of them are Lily related especially compared to Viarni. Add in that Lily also got a video posted of her limo exit pre-show and Viarni didn't and once again SM has me    

https://www.facebook.com/pg/ThreeNewZealand/videos/

@AllAboutLove do you remember who was featured more on Art's season? Was it Dani or Matilda?

I don't recall TBH in regards to TV3 since they changed their name I don't know if they highlighted anyone as much for past seasons. Typically it was just the Bach NZ SM that highlighted the contestants and I would say they did a lot for both Dani and Matilda but more about Matilda towards the end.

Back then though they even had hashtags on the season for #TeamMatilda and #TeamDani and would have it on the episodes (so it would show up on the episode screen) and people would tweet and they would tweet and post with the hashtag so it made it much more focused on Matilda based on that since so many people on SM saw Matilda as F1.

Honestly it's hard for me to compare since that first season was something else and I've never seen the likes of it before, not just because it was the first season but it was just magical a perfect lead and cast IMO and it just all came together and I doubt I'd ever see the likes of it again. There was so much investment by the audience, including the PM at the time even stating who he would choose (Matilda) and so many other well known Kiwi's stating they would choose Matilda and just so much media focus.

In contrast, while Zac's season has been a great season to help the audience move on from the disaster of season 2 it still feels different to me from S1 and not just the lead and cast but how the show posts SM and even the edit. One reason could be if they were still filming while they aired the show which if they did it would explain a lot to me if Lily ends up F1 as well as the SM since it's more focused on her. Or if Viarni indeed is F1 then it could be SM was misleading and much more than for S1 and done maybe to not make it too obvious considering Viarni got WR/FIR and was obvious from the beginning.

Either way, Zac seems happy post show so that bodes well overall and just that alone shows me this season is a success compared to the 2nd (especially with no flipping coins for F1)

Watch Zac and Lily's journey this season on The Bachelor NZ
We take a look back at the relationship ahead of Sunday night's finale
MAY 19, 2017 2:02PM

With just two Bachelorettes left in the running for Zac Franich's heart, the star of The Bachelor New Zealand will make his final choice in front of the nation come Sunday night on Three.

While his relationship with 20-year-old Lily McManus has been more of a slow burn compared to others, it's clear Zac is smitten with the loveable Aussie larrikin - and the feeling is mutual!

"Not only does he find my jokes funny, but he can laugh at himself, which I love," Lily told Woman's Day.

Indeed, the pair have shared plenty of laughs together during their time on the show, but that doesn't mean emotions have taken a backseat, either. During their fantasy date, Lily opened up about how the whole process had taken its toll on her - and her worries for the future.

Will she be given the coveted last rose - or is heartbreak ahead?

With just two Bachelorettes left in the running for Zac Franich's heart, the star of The Bachelor New Zealand will make his final choice in front of the nation come Sunday night on Three.

Right from the start, Mount Maunganui's Viarni Bright has been a front runner and fan favourite on this season. The 22-year-old stunner caught Zac's eye early on and was given the mysterious white rose during the very first cocktail party, proving she'd made a big impression on the Bachelor.

Since then, the pair's romance has only gone from strength to strength, although Viarni admits she sometimes finds it hard to really open up about how she's feeling with Zac.

"I find it hard to express my feelings sometimes. However, I am getting better," she told Woman's Day. "My feelings for him are definitely there and he knows that. We have a good thing going on, so I'm uneasy about what could happen."

With the very last rose ceremony looming, will Viarni be the last Bachelorette left standing?

http://www.nowtolove.co.nz/celebrity/tv/the-bachelor-nz-relive-zac-and-viarnis-relationship-in-pictures-32494

VOTE: Who will Zac choose in The Bachelor NZ finale?


It's all come down to two Bachelorettes, with the final rose ceremony looming.

Will Zac Franich choose Lily McManus or Viarni Bright?

Watch both their unfolding love stories in the video players, and then cast your vote in the poll below.

AllAboutLove wrote:What stands out to me with those two WD articles/videos is that WD only mentions hearbreak with Lily and not with Viarni.

If Viarni is indeed F1 then this will confirm for me that WD always knew since their IG post by one of their editors posted about everyone at WD wanting to draw Viarni for F1 in the office sweep.

Lily enchanted Zac early on with her adventurous travel tales and cheeky wit.

The relationship only grew stronger from there, with Lily getting plenty of one-on-one time with the Bachelor.

The duo share a moment during a cocktail party in Thailand.

On a group date in Chiang Mai, Lily gets to grips with the local cuisine.

Despite being part of the reality show, Lily has also been adamant she's not swept up in the competition aspect of it all. "Fighting over the attention of one dude will always be a concept I struggle to take seriously," she told Woman's Day.

Lily and Zac share a moment on the beach during a cocktail party in Thailand.

The duo enjoy a candlelit dinner outdoors in Thailand.

Right from the start, Viarni emerged as a frontrunner when Zac gave her the mysterious white rose.

The pair share a smooch during a one-on-one moment after a group rafting date.

"My feelings for him are definitely there and he knows that," says Viarni of her relationship with Zac.

The pair chat for a moment during a cocktail party in Bangkok.

The pair take a romantic stroll on the beach before a rose ceremony in Thailand.

Zac is clearly smitten with the 22-year-old account manager!

"It would be awesome if Zac and I could just walk off into the sunset together," says Viarni.

Will Viarni get the coveted last rose?