Bachelor Brad Womack Sought Therapy After 2007 Upset Show
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Bachelor host Chris Harrison insists returning Bachelor Brad Womack isn't the same guy who left two contestants brokenhearted on the ABC hit show's 11th season in 2007.
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After dissing DeAnna Pappas and Jenni Croft, Womack, 37, "has been going to therapy, been doing a lot of soul-searching," Harrison, 39, said on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show Tuesday. "[He's like], 'I'm a different guy, I want to come back and prove I believe in this process. I want to prove to everyone I'm a different man. I can and want to do this.'"
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Womack's biggest realization? "He was a commitment-phobe," Harrison said.
Womack's fear of long-term relationships stems from deep-rooted issues with his father, which will be explored when the next season of The Bachelor premieres Jan. 5, Harrison said.
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"He feels like he has dealt with his issues about his dad," Harrison said.
Why did ABC decide to give Womack another chance?
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"We really like Brad," Harrison said. "As much as the audience was angry with him, we've stayed in touch with him."
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8You women are crazy!! I'm so excited to watch him!! Love him! Everyone deserves a second chance.
Who cares if he's changed or not. He had his chance and we've moved on. Give someone else a chance to woo and be woo'ed. He's old news and we're not interested anymore~
I'm will ALL of you that have posted so far. I'm going to send a message to ABC by not watching this season. ABC is responsible for this stupidty!
I rather it be him than the weatherman..lol. He's hot, and i dont mind watching eye candy again!
I can't wait to watch. I always believed he did the right thing by not chosing either woman if he wasn't in love with them. He was real and honest and I wish him the best.
I have no interest in watching him again .... sorry but you've made a bad decision here. There's so many guys out there, why would you recycle Brad of all people ????
Idiots. No way should that jerk be allowed back. I'm done with "The Bachelor."
I think the Bachelor messed up big time. I will not watch the show. Viewers are angry that the show picked a person that has already had a chance. What idiot decided to pick a former Bachelor vs. giving someone else another chance. Chris should be fired also if he approved this.