Sounds like there's trouble in consistently wet-pavement paradise. Season 9 Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock attended a press call to promote her show, which premieres a week from today, but wasn't her smiley, bubbly self. According to those on the scene, Des' responses to questions about the season were less than enthusiastic. In fact, she sounded sort of downtrodden over the whole thing. Uh. Oh.

Bachelor Sean Lowe's fiance Catherine Giudici may be taking a page out of a fellow reality star's style playbook. The engaged 27-year-old wore a sheer, see-through top to the Maxim Hot 100 party in L.A. earlier this week, and onlookers were treated to stunning visuals of her black lace bra. Is Catherine copying Kim Kardashian's sense of style? Sheer madness, I say!

Think what you want of her, but Emily Maynard is a gorgeous girl. That smile. Those legs! And that hair. To die for. Oh, to have chemically-treated locks like Emily's, that, for whatever reason, still manage to look super healthy and bouncy!

What's the woman's secret? Well, it apparently isn't eight-hour trips to the salon, or $400 deep conditioning masks. Emily actually credits something she bought late night off of QVC for her envious hair. Hmph. Whodda thought?

With only a couple weeks to go before the premiere of The Bachelorette, it's pretty safe to assume that Desiree Hartsock has finally found her prince and is engaged and ready to live happily ever after and all that bullsh&* good stuff.

I mean, who wouldn't want to marry Des? She's cute. She's super sweet. And she's outdoorsy and fun and has all kinds of other desirable qualities that most dudes find appealing in a wife. 

Surely one of the 25 men on her season had to sweep her off her feet, right?

Maybe, maybe not.

*Warning: SPOILERS AHEAD*

The bachelors are here! The bachelors are here! ABC has released the names, faces, and absurd bios of the 25 guys who decided to up-end their careers and try to find reality show stardom and, oh yeah, true love. Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock's suitors are just what you'd expect: overly tan, suspiciously buff men in their late 20s who have no qualms about going on TV and potentially ruining their lives.

Take a peek at all 25 dudes -- Jonathon and Zak W. are my top picks. Who are yours?

The roses from season 17 of The Bachelor have barely wilted and the world is already dying to know who the next sexy single looking for love will be. Admittedly, Sean Lowe is a hard act to follow. He wasn't the sharpest knife in the drawer, but damn was that dude hot. Among the names being tossed around as a legitimate candidate? Dancing With the Stars pro Derek Hough. As much as I love seeing Derek bust a move on the dance floor, I can't imagine watching an entire season of him making the moves on 25 women. In any case, his reps laughed off the idea. Though there are plenty of other high profile guys who would make perfect rose bearers. Take a look at our top picks for the next Bachelor.

Who would you like to be the next Bachelor?

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Oh Mah Gah! It's a match made in heaven: Former Bachelorette Emily Maynard and Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger had a meeting of the minds recently. The two met for drinks with Kim Kardashian's buddy Jonathan Cheban (yeah, I have no idea). "Giving dating advice to my fav pals @jonathancheban @emilymaynard," Patti tweeted. "Great dinner at Beverly grill. Do you think they should come on mm?" Emily, say yes, say yes!

Who wouldn't want to see Em on Patti's fun high-stakes dating show? I can't believe it hasn't happened already. Patti is a blast (I'm such a fan), but beneath the Kewpie-doll eyelashes is a very savvy and wise matchmaker. She could really make it happen for Em. But is Emily really ready to find luuuuv?

Awww, you guys. Bachelor Sean Lowe and Catherine Guidici are really, really cute. I think I'm finally starting to believe they might actually make it as a couple.

Now that Sean's been kicked off Dancing With the Stars, he's been able to spend more "quality time" with his fiance -- and what quality time it is! He's been pulling out all the stops for his lady lately.