Bachelorette Australia - Angie Kent - Season 5 - Media SM - *Sleuthing Spoilers* #2

AllAboutLove wrote:

Agent99 wrote:An anonymous source close to a contestant has said that the f1 was decided on day one.  Whether it was because Angie was smitten, or because of tptb machinations, I don't know.  I have been trying to find the love story, cause I'm a sucker for it, but I'm still none the wiser.  Same source has mentioned that it didn't last long at all.

@Agent99 thank you for posting   

The bolded stands out to me about TPTB machinations. IF there was a plan in place for a F1 from day one I can definitely see why some of the guys would want out!! Especially if they got wind of a plan that it was not going to be them! Certainly adds a different perspective on things.

That it didn't last long at all wouldn't shock me at all. I don't think I've watched a season before for Aus where so many viewers from sm have been saying they won't be surprised if Angie and her F1 are over. I understand watching the show, and I too love it for the love story, but the point is that even with an F1, if it's already done and over, sorry but there is no way she was smitten with her F1 if that's the case and didn't last long. That's her just picking someone so as to not do a Honey Badger imo as I don't see Angie in the bubble at all or in love with any of them at all. jmo

AllAboutLove wrote:

Bobette wrote:Thanks @Agent99  I'll be interested to see what they're body language is like if they present as a couple post-show.  

@AllAboutLove Yeah that's why I was excited when Lily dropped off the radar around the start of Paradise filming - I thought she might have been headed to Fiji and she was following Timm (and only Timm) on IG so I was hoping they might hook up - someone like her would be more suited to him IMO - fun and wild and a bit trashy but still deep.  (But much happier if she's Lead NZ though!)

Something else just occurred to me regarding this official Top 3 IG pic:



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Many viewers are currently assuming Timm is F1 because of his central placement (as they have done with F1s before), but after reading that article IMO they may have deliberately used this because it plays into their storyline that he was her favourite before Brad got in her ear.  IMO they would have taken pics of the guys in different orders on the day, so they could choose which one to use later.

@Bobette omg that would be an amazing coupling! Now I am sad to miss it I posted before but I noticed Timm was in the middle a LOT for photos (the ones at F4 I posted upthread). Not just his height either since Jarrod is 6'5" and wasn't in the middle like the F1 typically is.

AllAboutLove wrote:  tptb are up to their old tricks. Last year they had Taite in Fiji the weekend before the finale aired and then Todd was there too. Taite had seen he'd been there for a few days. I think the F1 gets to go there for a bit before the media the following week. Must be tptb's new thing to do and probably so their handler can watch them there while they're filing BIP and that way they don't need to hire more handlers.

 

Over the weekend, the 30-year-old member of the Top 3 was spotted in an entirely different country, soaking up the rays in sunny Fiji - sans Angie.

The Pacific island just happens to be where Bachie spin-off series Bachelor In Paradise is being filmed, suggesting that Carlin is one of the season three cast members looking for a second chance at love.

https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/bachelorette-2019-finale-spoiler-carlin-sterritt-spotted-in-fiji-005329997.html

sprout wrote:I’m going against the grain here. I see Timm as friend zoned already so I don’t believe she was going to choose him anyway. Being comfortable around someone doesn’t always mean the one - in fact, many past leads have said that the F1 makes them nervous. IMO, Brad saying negative things about Timm wouldn’t have changed Angie’s choice. They are not on the same wave length and not a good match - laughter only gets you so far in a relationship. There is no doubt in my mind that Timm has been friend zoned.
JMO

I was waiting for this pic of Carlin to be picked up by the media. I’ve seen this posted in a private FB group but thought the same, that they’re pulling another stunt a la Taite

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Ryan, Timm Or Carlin? How Do The Final Three 'Bachelorette' Boys Stack Up?

Our favourite pie-spokesman Jackson didn't make the cut after hometowns so it's down to Ryan, Carlin and Timm.

It's been a tricky season to pinpoint a frontrunner -- with drama surrounding some of Angie's faves -- so we've decided to collate the boys' best traits and list a few of the things that might mean a relationship with our Bachelorette is on the cards.

The countdown to the final rose ceremony begins!

Carlin



There was an instant attraction between Angie and Carlin from the get-go when he strolled up the red carpet in a Bond-esque white dinner jacket. The fitness enthusiast quickly scored the 24-hour rose and the first single date with Angie.

Unfortunately, his Prince Charming bubbles was burst shortly after as he revealed to Angie on their camping trip that he was still technically married.

Pros: Carlin's been very open and honest about his feelings for Angie and was also the one to put his foot down and approach her about Jess' unacceptable behaviour in the mansion.

Cons: Angie has some lingering concerns that Carlin still hasn't processed his break-up and felt a little awkward being the first girl he'd brought to his family home since his separation.

Carlin's brother confirmed Angie's worst fears and admitted that he probably did join 'The Bachelorette' for his acting career, bringing all the bad feelings surrounding Jamie's initial warning to her bubbling right back up.

Hometown kiss?: No. Neither Jackson nor Carlin scored a smooch at the door as Angie bade them farewell and it's not a great sign. Jackson was sent home at the next rose ceremony and Carlin seems to be on thin ice.

Ryan



Angie and Ryan had a connection via social media before he joined the show, and the dog guy has always been perceived as a front runner. He propelled further forward after their sensuous, touchy-feely date with an intimacy expert but things came crashing down later that night.

During some awkward dinner party questioning, Ryan admitted that he'd applied for Ali's season of 'The Bachelorette' despite repeatedly saying he was only on the show because it was Angie.

It meant that Angie's hometown visit to the NSW south coast had a bit of a sour tinge because of what had been revealed at the previous cocktail party dinner party disaster and Ryan's fate seems a little uncertain.

Pros: Angie didn't muck around in questioning Ryan and he explained that he didn't actually apply to the show, he was asked, and that he didn't know the identity of the Bachelorette at that time. Which is half pro/half con because Angie's still not sure if she fully believes him.

But, for what it's worth, Ryan made a very heartfelt declaration of his "deadset" strong feelings for her and teared up as they were saying goodbye. Angie was moved and the pair left things on a very positive note.

Cons: Angie clearly still feels that something's a little off about the whole 'Bachelorette' application and was then put on the spot by his family who assured her he's a great guy. It doesn't sit right with us that Ryan hates that he's coming across as a liar, instead of saying he hates that he lied.

Hometown kiss?: Yes! A very genuine smooch, a good sign from Angie.

Timm



Timm and Angie had a serendipitous connection over their love of sunflowers right from the beginning and share a similar sense of humour. There's definite chemistry between the pair despite a few speed bumps, like that awkward elegant dinner.

Pros: Timm's been labelled a sh** stirrer by some of the other boys, but in the least harmful way. He's one of the few bachelors that hasn't gone through some kind of drama or scandal and he has a way of putting Angie at ease because she knows she can trust him, and rely on him for a laugh.

Cons: Timm should have probably hired some actors for his hometown visit or at least not invited his best mate along for dinner. Angie could have been anyone and Jackson would have attempted to scare her away, clearly concerned that she wouldn't fit into their "party boy" lifestyle.

Angie said she's always going to believe Timm's word over anyone else's and believed him when he said he was ready to slow down, but she was initially quite worried about his apparently ~wild~ lifestyle.

Hometown kiss?: Yes! Even though Angie copped a grilling, she and Timm left things on very cute terms, sharing an intimate goodbye kiss.

bachabacus wrote:I thought that this was an interesting quote...

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Bobette wrote:"Timm's my soulmate but imma pick the other dude".  Angie's all over the shop IMO. dizzy

Though she wasn't sure who she would choose, Angie was certain she had a strong connection with Timm. "He kept me sane even though he is insane. I laughed until I cried, felt safe with him and always felt like a schoolgirl in his company," she says. "I felt we were soulmates."