Casting Call: Bachelor Pad 3 Edition

If you follow me on twitter (KatieGrace44) you’d already know I have a minor obsession with all things Bachelor/Bachelorette/Bachelor Pad and the Olympics.  So today I have decided to combine my two favorites with a casting call…Bachelor Pad Edition.

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Chris Bukowski (Emily’s Season) as played by Ryan Lochte

Chris Bukowski initially captured my heart as he vied for the love of Emily Manyard in the most recent Bachelorette.  On that season Chris positioned himself as a young boy next door if not slightly whiney and a tad uncoordinated.  Even though he was dropped after hometown dates Chris remained a favorite.  That was until he entered the Bachelor Pad house.  His kind exterior gave way to a much more devious and kind of slutty interior.  Somewhat similar is Ryan Lochte.  The Florida alum took the world by storm with covers of Vogue, Men’s Health and even last week’s SI.  His all American vibe has translated into millions of dollars in sponsorship all the while hiding his seemingly douchebag/man whore side.  Thank goodness for honest mom’s and the papazzari!

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Lindzi Cox (Ben’s Season) as played by Lolo Jones

On Ben’s season of the Bachelor, Lindzi was painted as a naïve and meek girl who was jilted in a horrible green velvet cape on the final episode.  But her naivety quickly went out the window when she went on a full on assault while promoting the show.  On the Bachelor Pad Lindzi is balancing her sweet girl image with danger as she has reportedly hooked up with villain Kalon McMahon. Just like Lindzi, Lolo Jones has battled public perception.  Painted as a virgin, Jones has fought back with talent and determination, lunging herself into the 100M hurdle semifinal.

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Michael Stagliano (Jillian’s Season) as played by Michael Phelps

After winning Bachelor Pad season 2, Michael Stagliano has come back for another season hoping to find the one thing that has eluded him, a wife.  Meanwhile Michael Phelps entered the London Olympics looking to cap off a storied career.  After a rocky start, the greatest swimmer ever closed out London with four straight golds. 

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Blakely Jones (Ben’s Season) as played by Jordyn Wieber

My favorite memory of Blakely from her season of the Bachelor was when she made Ben a scrap book. A scrapbook, that’s something you see on Law & Order when they are in search of a serial killer.  But luckily for Ben, Blakely has taken her desperation to team Chris, let’s hope he makes it out of Bachelor Pad safely.  Jordyn Wieber on the other hand came into London as a favorite for the All Around gold in Woman’s Gymnastics.  But Wieber, who failed to even qualify for the All Around, was able to put herself back together in time to help Team USA win the Team Gold.  Let’s see if Blakely can do the same.

Ed Swiderski (Jillian’s Season) as played by Roger Federer

In his season of the Bachelorette, Ed was able to win the heart of Jillian Harris. Ed has been anything but winning since he's entered the Bachelor Pad. (Hot tub anyone?) Roger Federer on the other hand followed up a Wimbledon victory with a scorching defeat by Andy Murray in the Gold medal game of the 2012 Olympics.

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Reid Rosenthal (Jillian’s Season) as played by Andy Murray

In Jillian’s season, Reid was bested by rival Ed in the competition for Jillian.  But in this year’s Bachelor Pad Reid is trying to do everything he can to finally top Ed.  Meanwhile Andy Murray took his crushing loss to Roger Federer in Wimbledon and used it as ammunition to best Roger for the gold.  

UPDATE:  Well after last week Reid isn't getting a gold until at least BP4