The Bachelor 2011 : Brad Womack Returns As The New Bachelor

Brad Womack is returning to The Bachelor to take another shot at finding love.
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Womack, 37, was officially named the new Bachelor for 2011 (Season 15) on Monday's Dancing With the Stars.
Womack, a bar owner from Austin, Texas, appeared on the show's 11th season in 2007, and shocked fans when he rejected both of the final two bachelorettes, DeAnna Pappas and Jenni Croft.
According to ABC, Womack has undergone "intensive therapy" and has been on a "quite painful journey of self-awareness" since then.
"I believe it can work," Womack said in an interview airing tomorrow on Ellen. "I don't care if people call me an idiot or don't believe those words coming out of my mouth. I truly believe that it can work. So here are 25 to 30 women that I never, ever would meet in regular life, and I'm clearly doing something wrong. I'm still single. So why not? I really do believe that this can work."
The next season of 'The Bachelor' premieres in January 2011.
What do you think about Brad being 'The Bachelor' again?
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Comments
# Steph
-11/4/2010 7:24:06 PM
Stupid. He already had a chance. Let someone else have a shot.
# Karen Winkelmann
-11/16/2010 7:50:19 AM
With all the possibilities, why do a rerun? It certainly was Brad's right to not choose, but many, who love the "Bachelor"/"Bachelorette", probably won't watch. It's been done!
# Tina
-11/17/2010 8:06:02 AM
I think its a load of crap. I watch the shows every year, and now I will not be watching. Why do a repeat? What happened to Chris from the last season of the bachelorette? He would have been a much better choice. Great job ABC. Just lost another viewer.
# kristy
-11/18/2010 6:48:16 PM
What??? What about Chris? I don't know why you'd pick Brad when he's already been the Bachelor. It will be like watching repeats...I think its stupid.
# Linda
-11/20/2010 5:27:57 PM
Surely in the whole wide world there are other eligible bachelors that could probably enjoy being on your show and possible find a desirable bachelorette! I don't care to
watch Brad Womack again.
# cindy
-11/21/2010 7:16:03 PM
ABC is screwing up!!! When they put Bristol Palin on DWTS I boycotted the show. Now them choosing to bring Brad back, i will not be watching Bachelor the next season. What is wrong with ABC, are they scrapping the bottom of the barrel or what??????
# Tammy Henderson
-11/22/2010 6:20:10 PM
This was a bad choice.He was already on and we waited patientley for him to dumb both woman after
many lies to them both.You could have done allot better. I'm not excited about your choice at all.
millions of single men out there why him??????
# Gunda-Marie Bruce
-11/25/2010 2:17:54 PM
What a disappointment!!! There are so many single guys out there- why not give them a chance?!!! I have loved watching both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette all these years, but this next season I don“t even know if I want to watch... Feels like old news...
# rita Goldman
-11/28/2010 1:40:43 PM
I do not appreciate it. Will not make for good viewership. Not looking forward to it now that I know.
# Maren
-11/29/2010 12:07:59 PM
As you can see not one viewer here would like to see him on again. Get some new bachelor & your audience will come back. Brad W. should go back to therapy and stay off the show.
# Jess
-12/7/2010 7:19:03 AM
I have been looking forward to the Bachelor since last season and I am so disappointed that they are using someone who already had a chance and blew it. I'm beyond annoyed that they are giving second chances to losers instead of new people who haven't had a chance yet. I won't be watching this season.
# Lori K.
-12/8/2010 7:49:13 PM
I can't believe they are putting on a bachelor that has already been on. I probably won't watch.
# Cindy M
-12/12/2010 9:39:52 AM
He had his chance. He blew it. Why should we have to watch a season of him again when there are so many other men who would love the chance to be the Bachelor?
# glinda
-12/14/2010 5:31:23 AM
why would you give him another chance when there are so many other men to choose from. I don't thnk i will be watching this season I will wait for the next season
# Amanda BB.
-12/15/2010 10:03:02 PM
This is sad... I can't believe ABC is letting someone who ALREADY has been the bachelor, do it again! He had his chance! Shame, shame....
# Teri
-12/15/2010 10:21:52 PM
Nothing can be done now! If you don't like, don't watch! Everyone deserves a second chance! At least he didn't pick one, than later on dump her for the other girl he rejected.. That girl gave him a second chance!
# Mr T
-12/16/2010 1:52:31 AM
This will be the best season of The Bachelor yet.
Smartest thing ABC ever did.
# karin
-12/16/2010 5:26:43 PM
i'd rather chris or somebody new, but i think ABC plays games with the bachelor and contestants to make it more interesting (though in my case it just makes me angry at ABC), so i can see why chris might not feel safe. too bad.
# nicky
-12/29/2010 7:33:17 PM
this is dumb !!! why not chris from last season , it would have
much better ! because honestly look how many people
commented on this and said they didnt like him
abc is going to lose many viewers !!
# alexa
-12/29/2010 7:35:29 PM
abc did a bad choice!! they will be losing many
viewers aswell as myself ! why choose brad again?
out of everyone ... honestly???
# Krissy
-12/30/2010 10:17:39 AM
Honestly, we're not sure what to make of Brad being back for a second time -- but we're still going to watch. Makes for interesting TV! Watch with us and check out some of our pre-season 'Bachelor' coverage here: http://cupidspulse.com/category/the-bachelor/.
# Brilee
-12/30/2010 5:01:33 PM
I liked Brad before he let both woman go but was disappointed in the end although I AM EXCITED to watch Brad again!!! Everyone makes mistakes...give him a break!! I think Brad will find love this time and do well on the show. GO BRAD!! GOOD LuCK AT FINDING TRUE LOVE!
# Tara Roberts
-12/31/2010 3:27:53 AM
Definitely wont watch, and wish ABC would hire new people to choose who the Bachelor is going to be.
# Kristi
-12/31/2010 9:08:53 AM
I like the show but I am definitely not interested in a "rerun" bachelor who was a failure the first time. I'll pass on this season and hope for someone new on the next Bachelor or Bachelorette. Very disappointing.
# Janet Violet
-12/31/2010 8:02:29 PM
I agree he had his chance. Will not watch that jerk. Will be waiting for the next one with a new face or it is now over.
# annette
-1/1/2011 10:05:39 PM
I'm very disappointed.Why Brad? The men has
emotional problem his in therapy 38 years old and
single.No girls go to his bar? and why not give
Chris a chance!His a nice guy i still think Ali
made a big bubu she's Sooo immarure.I wait for the next season....
# stephanie
-1/2/2011 9:29:03 PM
I think thats it's stupid to have him do it again. He was already on here and told the last 2 girls no. What makes us think he wont do the same thing this time?
# Mary
-1/3/2011 11:50:48 AM
Brad deserves a chance as much as any man to be bachelor 2011. He had intensive therapy. Who wouldn't want a great person like him to be healed and happy with a woman he can love, and she can love back. All America loved him.
# Kelly
-1/3/2011 6:08:08 PM
I'm in the minority here--But I wonder if he didn't do the right thing before in refusing to get engaged when he wasn't ready and/or wasn't into the girls enough. Getting engaged is one step from getting married. Didn't he do them a favor by not leading them on by getting engaged if he didn't feel he could marry them? Hey, I'm no particular fan, but I think the guy may have done a decent thing before. Don't demonize him for this.
# lhall
-1/4/2011 7:33:35 AM
I admire Brad for not picking someone, it took some real guts and better at that point then 5 years down the road. We've all had our hearts broken at some point get over it (Deanna!! who looked like she still hasn't moved on ... I'd say that needs some counseling!!!).
# katarzyna
-1/4/2011 2:37:00 PM
I hope he finds love, and then loses it... that will prove my point! its so dumb!
# Mary
-1/4/2011 5:06:11 PM
Brad should stop apologizing so much. What he did was not "that" bad. Stand up for what he believes in and be a man and not act like a coweling dog. He may have seen something in the two girls that we couldn't see. I think he could have handeled it better, however. Look what DeAnna did in her, picking a husband. No so good. Sooo Brad didn't hurt someone by leading them on. I hope he finds a lady that matches him perfectly. Yes, someone may hurt him. He will find the woman someday that has in her, all he needs. Good and loving, both forgiving which is human, but if they match everything will work for a beautiful marriage.
# Ms.G
-1/7/2011 11:39:29 AM
He does not deserve another shot.Boo hoo, boo hoo, all that talk by his 'therapist ' and himself..............what makes HIM so special, anyway???!!! He's so full of himself, and thinks we're all morons and sympathize with his sad little plight (plot is more like it----------BULL SH-- I say. Hey Brad, instead of throwin' the bull, why don't you ride one instead????!!!!!
# Kimberly
-1/7/2011 7:50:35 PM
I agree with what Mary said people needs to to back off and givehim aonther chance i think he's pretty cool!!!
# jody_77
-1/9/2011 4:59:24 AM
Wow, nobody on here belives in second chances? Nobody on here has made relationship mistakes. God I know I have dated 25 people before i found the right one, so maybe it was ment to happen that way the last time, so he can find his true soulmate this time around. It did say he found love and they are truely happy. Im crossing my fingers for Emily. She is a true southern Belle. Genuine and perfect. Im excited to watch a true love story unfold.
# jody_77
-1/9/2011 5:12:16 AM
I also like Ashley S who got the first rose.
# jody_77
-1/9/2011 5:12:30 AM
I also like Ashley S who got the first rose.
# Dude
-1/9/2011 6:45:53 AM
do all you really think they can get any hype of someone who women generly hate? i mean commom their first preview was off a girl bitch slapping him! Plus whwat dude in their right mind would try to find love on The Bachelor? Nothing but a bunch of gold digging whores!
# Sara White
-1/10/2011 12:35:42 PM
Brand will not find love on this show. ABC is more interested in ratings than finding a match for any of the contestents. It has gotten painfull to watch, because they are now bringing
characters onto the show,rather than ple that would make a good match. So So bad
# chance
-1/10/2011 5:36:09 PM
i do believed we should be giving a second chance no human is perfect. i am happy Brad is giving that second chance
# Jackie Perkins
-1/11/2011 3:43:57 PM
Every one should have a second chance.
# Mary
-1/12/2011 1:53:15 PM
I've wondered how Brad could be so shy and insecure, being a bar owner who listens to a lot of troubled people that drink. Also, sees a lot of public to deal with.
# anonymous
-1/15/2011 1:53:03 PM
Ok I was just wondering when The Bacheolr is going to change it up and give us all something besides white men to look at. I mean it's not like they are unattractive men by any means but come on people! I mean there are women out there (myself included) who would love to see some new dynamics added. I mean I am not an avid watcher now but throw a sexy black man in the mix n I would tune in more.
# sweet journey
-1/20/2011 9:27:59 AM
I don't think they should have put Brad on again, either. Once was enough. However, ABC did offer this season to Chris from last year and he turned it down. Probably a very smart move on his part. He doesn't need to find love on the Bachelor!
# j vettin
-1/20/2011 12:18:00 PM
dear brad womack, you are a gay man, that is your problem
# j vettin
-1/20/2011 12:20:31 PM
BRAD...YOU ARE A GAY MAN.
# Mary
-1/20/2011 2:02:35 PM
This blog is not for trashing Brad! If you don't have mush for brains, then use it for intellegence, and shut up what nationality is needed on bachelor. Those who are chosen are the right ones for its purpose, no matter what they look like. They entered and won. How about you? Can you win?
# Kassi
-1/24/2011 5:24:46 PM
Hey, Stop Hatin' I Love Brad And He Oviously WANTS A Second Chance So Why Not? Every One Deserves A Shot!
# jordan michelle
-1/24/2011 7:03:51 PM
i totally think michelle thinks she the sh!t, well i hope she dosnt get a rose next week because she thinks the worls evolves around her... ill elbow her in the face even if im 13. 2nd i love emliy and Britt i think they can stay, emliy has had a hard life and Britt is just yeah
# sarah
-1/24/2011 7:28:27 PM
OMG Brad! Get rid of Michelle! She is rude, and just wrong!! I bet she gave herself a black eye! Shes crazy!
# JCM
-1/25/2011 11:17:58 AM
Does anyone know the maker and style of the watch worn by Shantal O'Brien in last night's (1/24/11) episode? Thanks.
# Liza S
-1/25/2011 11:31:19 AM
Michelle, dear, Please tell me what concealer/eye makeup you had used to cover up your black eye.. I have really bad dirk circles. I've tried so many products but nothing works. Thanks.
# Pat
-1/25/2011 12:20:11 PM
I never watched the Bachelor until this season. Although Brad is good looking, I find that when he talks his voice is boring and mono-toned. Don't know who he is going to end up with, but his voice drains me. Wish him the best though.
# Britt
-1/26/2011 11:09:21 AM
Everyone deserves a second chance!
# Yvan Tran
-2/9/2011 6:17:39 PM
Brad Womack is one of the very few mature, talented, accomplished and gentleman like who can pull amazing scenes after scenes. Brad has the best qualities than any regular men could ever dream of in their life times. My prediction at this time is Chantal and Emily. Both women seem genuine and sincere. They are certainly not pretending to love Brad but are emotionally capable of being a caring wife unlike that back staber Michelle. I dont know what Michelle is still around for! She is just like an eccentric mole who reports any bit of information to the Brad's wallet instead of supporting him every step of the way!
# Barbara
-2/12/2011 5:57:53 PM
SOMEONE PLEASE TELL BRAD IF MICHELLE IS BITCHING NOW.. THAT'S A SIGN .. NOT A GOOD ONE A BAD ONE... BRAD HAS NOT PICKED ANYONE YET AND SHE'S ALREADY MOANING [BITCHING] THE HANDWRITING IS ON THE WALL ... KICK HER TO THE CURB ,,,,
# Libbey
-2/22/2011 5:02:03 PM
I agree with one of the other posters. How come they NEVER have had an African American or Asian bachelor or bachelorette? I know there are gorgeous, very successful men and women of both races. Is ABC of the Tea Party/Conservative Movement or what?
# deb
-3/5/2011 9:40:55 PM
i must say i think he should of choosen chantel but its a real life show so cant find love in a few weeks it takes time so as far as i see it jason and molly is the real life love this ?with brad i dont know there engage now it hasnt even aired yet?
# deb
-3/5/2011 9:44:05 PM
libby you aRE SOOOO RIGHT I ASKED MYSELF that too. i mean im not a wonderful successful black female but i totallly agree with you or how about latino or others
# Wickedrub
-3/14/2011 8:29:50 PM
As an inspiring psychologist, Brad has some serious emotionial issues and this girl is
right to proceed with caution. Very Unstable
body language. And the fact that he wants to
discipline her child before knowing the Child
really raises a red flagg.
# Amanda
-3/22/2011 12:18:46 PM
Does anyone know the maker and style of the watch worn by Shantal O'Brien in (1/24/11) episode? Thanks.
# Elaine -10/4/2010 2:57:08 AM
I think its nuts to have him again......I dont this this year will be as interesting.