Bachelor's Tenley: It's "an OK Thing" Jake Dumped Me
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Former Bachelor contestant Tenley Molzahn couldn't hold back the tears when Jake Pavelka dumped her on Monday's finale.
But looking back, she says she is probably better off.
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In an interview airing Thursday on The Bonnie Hunt Show, Molzahn, 25, says she is "feeling good and ready to see what's next."
On the finale, Pavelka, 32, claimed he was in love with both Molzahn and Vienna Girardi. He said he proposed to Girardi, 23, because he felt more of a spark with her.
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"I think it is actually an OK thing that I am here today in this position," Molzahn says of being single. "If he was in love with both of us, really in love with us, if he was saying 'I do love you' to me at the same day he told Vienna, 'I love you, will you marry me" ... I think I am in a good position because I don't want to be someone's second."
On Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show, host Chris Harrison said he doesn't understand why so many viewers are opposed to Pavelka choosing Girardi.
"Who are we to say that they don't deserve each other and aren't happy?" he said.
"If this was put up to popular vote, Vienna would not be the girl," Harrison went on. "Jake did what was best for him ... I am proud and appreciative of that. In the end, he really fought like hell for Vienna and maybe that goes to show how in love he is with her."
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59If you see Vienna's picture and Tenley's together they actually look like sisters. Maybe its their huge noses. Either way this girl is not cute and out for fame.
Just leave the guy alone and let him be happy. I liked Tenley better too, but why does it matter what we think.
I don't think Jake wanted a person to grow through life with--if so he would have understood that Tenley was that woman. What a loving, supportive wife & mom she would have been to him--he even said it towards the end--that she would be those things and he usually picks girls with the 'heat' and then there is nothing left--well what does he think is going to happen with Vienna. She is so young, not just age, but is so teen-ager giddy and trying to sell sex--but that is how limited many men are--then they wonder why it all fell apart. There was really nothing there to begin with. Sex appeal is cheep, you can find it anywhere, real class like Tenley doesn't come around often! She will find someone that is real--and I think this show did give her the courage to see who she really is--and that not many men deserve her!
he loves vienna and also tenley and last yr, he loved jillian i really dont think he even knows what true love is !!!!
Harrison just wants a love connection to keep his job. Vienna is trash; and unattractive by far!
He traded class for trash. Be happy that you found out that he is really a hound and he followed her scent. He couldn't explain the physical thing because it was too gross to say..bottom line he's attracted to tramps and you're not one. Be happy you'll meet someone wonderful. This guy is a ditz.
Jake is in it for the money, he picked her because he has never had a wild girl before and she is giving him wild sex for the first time in his life and he can't think straight. Also he knew people hated her and would talk more if he picked her " create buzz" he is doing dancing with the stars now so he wants all the "hype" he can get. This is his 3rd show he has been on. He wants fame
tenley i was so hurt for you you were the only one we saw him ask the dad for your hand everything happens for a reason ,keep your smile on cinderella
Tenley: Thank your lucky stars he didn't pick you! Jake is clearly into big fake boobs, dim wits and trash! This show is heavily edited and Vienna still came off looking like a complete un-educated, immature boob! Can you imagine what she is really like!??!?? If she cheated on her last husband while he was off serving our country....can't wait to see what she has in store for ole Jakey boy when he's off flying! Hope you have a good private eye on speed dial!
Tenley will look back on this in less than a year and wonder how she could've fallen for a loser like Jake in only a few weeks. She will find a great man to share her life with and will cherish her. I was impressed at all the perspective she showed by thanking Jake for showing her that she could love again, etc... I don't see her at all as a sore loser. She never played games with him and is a beautiful, sexy, smart, funny, authentic and delightful woman. Nothing for her to be sorry about. We'd all be wondering to make it thru all the rose ceremonies and only see how Jake acts around you -- not seeing how he's the same with everyone else. I as touched to see how emotional and caring Tenley's dad was -- she has a great family to help her thru all of this. I wish Tenley or Gia were the next Bachelorette -- maybe in an upcoming season. Anyway, all the best to Tenley and her lovely family
I hope Tenley finds someone. She is such a wonderful girl and deserves only the best!
Tenley is a total dim bulb! She just does not get that he was trying to be nice. IMO she comes off as an idiot and Jake and Vienna come off smelling like roses. Jake made the right choice by far!
I hope Tenley finds a man that deserves her, not a stupid boy like Jake who only goes for the fake and useless. She's so much better than him! Set her up with Reid or Kiptyn!!!
The girl is cross-eyed......does he honestly not notice that?
jessica sucks in bed that's why she got dumped, she's smelly and loose.
I hope Vienna stops spending money on tatoos and boob jobs to do something about her roots in her hair last night what a terrible hair job. But, now she has a 50,000 ring she can cash in to help pay for her next plastic surgery.
I was so moved wathcing Jake and Vienna last night. What a gorgeous couple. I hope they bond over all of the negativity around them (Like Brad and Angie)...and laugh at the naysayers...she is just a kid, and doesnt deserve all the crap shes getting. He seems to really love her...I hope they can remain strong....By the way, I usually dont like anyboday....I hate cheap sentiment, and can spot that, as well as as poser a mile away. Thier feelings are genuine.
People always want what they're not supposed to have.
I think Jake is much better off with Tenley, or Ali rather. I watched the show from the beginning, and never liked Vienna. She seems selfish and focused on herself too much. The fact that she is so open of not being able to get along with others is frightening. But, clearly Jake sees something more in her than we do. Maybe she is different off camera- we all have only seen her on camera. I am not defending her in any way, but wish them the best...i give them a month tops. They won't last.
Sorry Jake, Tenley was the one for you, you will realize it when it's too late! Tenley, you are a great woman! Wishing you all the best in life. Tenley should be the new bachelorette!!!!