14. How long does each date last?
The dates last all day. We only see 15 to 20 minutes of each date but they are all day affairs. They’re spending a lot more time together than you might think.
15. Was I disappointed not to meet Tierra?
I really wasn’t! I had the best time with Chris Harrison during that hour that Sean was sending her home and then after Sean came back to tell me that she was gone, we had my big birthday celebration. Needless to say, I wasn’t thinking about Tierra AT ALL!
Ok…and you know how I love me some Twitter! These are my favorite Tweets from Monday night (and selfishly…they’re all about me!).
Tweets from my friend Chris Harrison 🙂
And everyone knows Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet, right? Well…he knows me now…
And my sweet friend Courtney Kerr (Yes, we’re friends! Aren’t I lucky?!?!) tweeted me several times…she’s fabulous and gorgeous and I can’t wait until her new show on Bravo starts.
And the lovely Ashley Spivey…Bachelorette alum and one of the funniest people I know, had a sweet tweet for me. Love her!
But this was my favorite Tweet of the night…
I love him too.
Happy Wednesday! See you tomorrow!
Alaleh says
THANK YOU for answering all of my questions!!! You are the best! First person to respond to anything bach related out of my million tweets/comments!! 🙂
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Eric Stonestreet. WOW. That is all. WOW.
According to Jax says
This is an awesome post! Love that Eric Stonestreet watches!! 🙂 Love following along to your blog!!
http://www.jaxandmarbles.blogspot.com
Ashley Barnhill says
I love all of these behind the scenes Q&A questions! Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
On one of Sean's tweets on Mon. he posted a picture of himself in a red onesie for "jammycocoa….." Have you and your family, including your parents and Sean ever been on the Polar Express at Christmas. It is a train ride where the story (book by same name and also a movie with Tom Hanks) is reinacted and everyone can wear pjs. Here in Ohio we have the benefit of snow and a town is decorated to be the North Pole. Cocoa and cookies are served and Santa visits with each child during the ride. It is so magical for all children…young and old. Perhaps your state railroad in Texas does this also…minus the snow.
See: cuyahogavalleyscenicrailroad.com CVSR.com.
P.S. Love your blogs
Crystal Chilek says
Would you do a day in the life post? Which includes your diet and work out schedule. :)) Love reading your blog!
BrittM says
I don't know what I look forward to more now, Monday night's show or your Q&As! So fun!
Sara @ fitcupcaker says
I just found your blog from PB fingers…I am a devoted bachelor fan 🙂 Cute blog too!
Mix and Match Mama says
To see my latest day in the life of Shay post (including what I ate and such), click this link, http://shullfamily.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-day-in-life-of-shay.html
Crystal Chilek says
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Renee I says
My Dearest Famous Godly Sis,
How long were you in St. Croix? It makes it look like just a day??
XOX
Mix and Match Mama says
I went on a Wednesday and came home on a Friday. It was the perfect little getaway :).
Cheryl says
I have found your blog and I love it……love The Bachelor franchise and I love your brother…ha, ha…now I'm old enough to be his mother but what a good man….I truly hope he found love….he really seems so worthy and so easy to love!!!….but why oh why did he not listen to his sister's advice?…cause yeah…women can be vicious with each other…and some just don't like each other….but when ALL women don't like one woman..???…RED FLAG, RED FLAG…..run, run…..ha, ha…and someone that makes comments like she does…"I'm so sensitive" "I have such a big heart"…etc….people who actually have those things, don't need to tell you….you know….ha, ha….will continue to follow your blog even after the show!!!!
JenniferW says
You need to appear every season to remind the leads not to keep the girl that doesn't get along with the other girls! I wish we had seen less of Tierra and more of the other girls!
Hannah Heres says
You are such a great big sister and so supportive of Sean! I love it!
Also, I nominated you for the Sunshine Award on my blog 🙂
-Hannah
hanspirations.blogspot.com
Anonymous says
What an awesome opportunity you got to be able to travel to St. Croix! I wish you would have gotten to meet Tierra but so glad she is FINALLY gone!
How long does the rose ceremony last and the cocktail party?
Karen says
Just curious if you and your family have to be under contract, how do the leaks get out (like Reality Steve, etc)? Is is contestants, employees, paparazzi …just who?
Love the season and I'm not looking to know the answer ahead of time. Just hope you and your family love the lady he picks.
Kristen says
this was so fun! i have a question – do their handlers stay with them even when they go home, to get ready for hometown dates?
Alison Chitwood Peters says
Did you see on People.com that Tierra-able is now engaged? Rekindled her relationship with her ex (they broke up prior to The Bachelor) and apparently got engaged in January. CRAZY!
Mix and Match Mama says
The handlers stay with them when they go home for hometown dates. They are with them all the time!
Rebel T says
Thank you for all of the info… always fun to have a behind the scenes perspective. As a Texan & a Christian, I've been very proud of Sean! I loved his response to Ashlee to "stop thinking of herself as broken." AWESOME insight!
Loved your down-to-earth advice to your bro!
2 Questions you may/may not be allowed to answer;
1 – does the bachelor/bachelorette get to come up with their own date ideas?
2 – are they encouraged to keep certain people around or is it completely their choice?
THANK YOU and we loved seeing you on the show!
Anonymous says
Not sure where on this website to ask a question. Does Sean decide in what order to give roses? Or does he tell the producers the ladies he is keeping and they tell him in which order to hand them out?
Mix and Match Mama says
Sean and the producers decide in which order to hand out the roses. It's a group effort.
Anonymous says
Hey Shay Shay!! I have a couple (Ook.. maybe a few..lol) questions about the Bach show and I know exactly who would know these answers!!!
Would the ABC pay for anything Seanie wanted?
(ex. if he wanted his personal trainer up there or even the fact you got to go up there (all expenses paid?)
Or if he decided he wanted the most expensive suit out there?
Just wondering how much power he has being on the show?
Does he decide everywhere they go and what they do? Is he planning each date to the tee?! Has he regretted any of the destinations or wish he could have gone elsewhere?
When you were in St. Croix. Did you only see Sean that one day for those few hours only and then in his room while he got ready for Rose Ceremony?? Can you share what you two had to talk about in the suite? Girls? the dates? who he was thinking of eliminating? Im sure he sucked you dry with all your expertise but it's not seen on the show? I think we need to complain to ABC that they simply did NOT show enough of you. hehe
Now i'm going a little further… Let's say a bachelor or bachelorette does get engaged in the end. Does the show pay for them to communicate and go on dates outside the country so they are not seen? I'm not meaning Sean in specific, but I'm sure you would know the answer! (This could even be in Emily's Season or anyones).
Does Sean or your Fam ever read this stupid posts from all the websites that are out there? Ex. Sean's Fiance is disgusted he won't have sex now that they are engaged. Like Really. I can tell you right now that it would be complete Bull and I'd be upset if I had to read all those posts that I had no control over…
Questions I've always wondered… You've already answered the other ton on your amazing blog!
thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!
Much Love!! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Hi there! They took great care of Sean while he was filming. He didn't demand anything…that's not his style. However, they provided a fabulous wardrobe for him and met his other needs too. And yes, they took care of my trip out to St. Croix and paid for everything. They were fantastic to both of us!
Emily says
So cool! We are huge fans of the show and I've always wondered if the girls were free to just roam and do whatever. Glad to find out that a fellow blogger is Sean's sister. He's one of my fave Bachelors so far 🙂
Mark and Cari says
I have a question too: On TV when the girls get their date cards, we only see a little blurb written from "Sean" but is there some other card or information that comes along with it so that they know what kind of clothes to pack/prepare for for the day? Also, I understand about the handlers, but can the girls go explore the town while their not having a date day?
I was really sad to Lesley go last night. And I thought the comment that Catherine made at the cocktail party about Lesley was really sweet of her!
Melanie Butler says
Hi Shay! I found your blog a couple of months ago and loved it…then realized you were Sean's sister! After finally watching Monday nights episode, I have a question…where did you get those earrings? I love them…and the whole outfit along with the story behind it 🙂
Thanks,
Melanie
natasha {schue love} says
This is so much fun!! Love that you took the time to answer these questions and just loved how down to earth you were on the show! So glad I found your blog! xo
Anonymous says
I love your family because you all seem so grounded – Sean included – and because he honestly seems like he is in this for the right reasons and I believed him when he said he isn't looking for fame. That being said, I really hope he doesnt do DWTS – I think it would change America's opinion of him in a big way. I hope he declines and spends his time with his new fiancé rather than on camera.
Jenna Thurn says
I found your blog before I figured out you were Sean's sister. I am so glad I found your piece of blog world. I love the behind the scenes look into one of my all time favorite shows!
Megan says
Do you know of the bachelor/bachelorette is allowed to contact their #2 if their first relationship goes south? You see all these breakups but I've always wondered why they don't get together with one of the other contestants.