Jason & Molly: 'Fighting Like Hell to Make It Work'

March 4, 2009 | The Bachelor

"The Bachelor" host Chris Harrison is dishing about the life of Jason Mesnick after "The Bachelor" -- how Jason is making it work with Molly, plus an update from Melissa, and who was chosen as the next "Bachelorette"!

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After Jason dumped fiancée Melissa for Molly, the single father received a major backlash from fans of the ABC show. Harrison defended Mesnick's decision, writing on EW.com, "I hate that he hurt Melissa like he did, but I also see the other side... Jason and Molly are in love and are fighting like hell under an extreme amount of pressure to make this work."

This morning Mesnick posted a note on his Facebook profile thanking his fans. "I just wanted to once again thank everyone for their support... Molly & I are reading your positive responses, which is refreshing."

Melissa, the 25-year-old sales rep from Dallas who won the final rose, but not Jason's heart, is reportedly "doing fine" after her on-air breakup with Jason, in which she gave back his engagement ring, called him a bastard and stormed off the set. Harrison insisted that Melissa "wasn't blindsided. She knew things weren't going well... she was hurt and pissed that night we shot the special, but she feels... that she's better off."

The third runner-up and favorite among fans, Jillian Harris, 29, has been tapped as the new "Bachelorette." The Canadian-born beauty was sent packing before the final rose ceremony, but will have another shot at finding her dream man when "The Bachelorette" premieres in May.

Tell "Extra" -- do you like Jillian as the next "Bachelorette"?

comments

No. But now i will. Thanks for that.

jjMichael
April 20, 2010

I never liked Melissa, thought she was such a phony, did not like her personality at all. It was obvious from the start that Molly is the one he should have chosen. Leave Molly and Jason alone, a LOT OF PEOPLE NEED TO JUST GROW UP.

susan
April 19, 2009

Jason and Molly are right for each other. Leave them alone!! This is not fiction. This is real. Jason made the wrong choice at the end of the season and he did what he had to do to correct things. They are human like the rest of us and we only have the right to criticize if we do everything right ourselves.

Mary
April 3, 2009

I’m just soooo glad that Jillian dodged a bullet from this insecure, passive so-called charismatic father. How can anyone regard Jason highly AFR is beyond me?

I was so disappointed in Jason, after the series seemed to have gone well - then see it spin into this garbage of a mess. He should have known better to be dumped by Deanna, then to drag Melissa and even, Molly through this drama reality hell. How can a woman go back to a man like that after breaking her heart the first time? I don’t care what Chris Harris or other men say about Jason following his heart. He knew from the getgo he had doubts, so he shouldn’t NEVER proposed. He should’ve just gone along with the show, then give the “promise ring” to Molly as so many of the other Bachelors did.

Seriously. A decent man will NEVER do what Jason did. Yup, we got ourselves a REAL winner and a father for Ty.

Jillian, you are a star who shined so bright, way beyond Jason and Molly - I will be rooting for your intelligence, personality quirks, beauty and humor in the upcoming Bachelorette.

Irene from SD
March 30, 2009

jason himself said that he was in love with melissa. THE very minute he was crying for molly, he realized then that he wanted to be with molly.

He should have never proposed to Melissa with that information he had in his pea brain head of his. Jason was just stringing Melissa along, that’s why he didn’t want the relationship to work out.

He is just a PLAYER, TOYING WITH WOMEN’S EMOTIONS BECAUSE HE IS A TRUE JERK.

He is just a PLAYER, TOYING WITH WOMEN'S EMOTIONS BECAUSE HE IS A TRUE JERK.
March 21, 2009

I think that Molly and Jason are really in love. I think Jason should have followed his heart and picked Molly. Melissa was never in his heart, just someone he respected and looked up to…And then he realized that the “dream girl” wasn’t enough for his real life. Mel is right—it was HER moment, and he shouldn’t have took it.

Linds
March 20, 2009

Well, I am glad she spared her parents from Jason’s betrayal.

Jason had options, he didn’t have to give meissa that ring and he could have not picked either one of the girls.

He could have dated them a little longer, he jumped the gun. I personally think he did it out of spite for what deanna did to him.

and, Secondly- for the record- producers have revealed that it was not in his contract to break up with Melissa Rycroft on-air. That was his own jerk move…

and Karma as Jason states,Jason, I slipped and fell and had a huge gash in my leg 3 inches wide and to the bone. I deserve so much worse for what I am doing to you Melissa.”

Jason is getting his just rewards.

Don’t make excuses for him, he is a grown man and knew excactly what he was doing.

Now he wants to be friends with Melissa, he is truly crazy, he has Molly and she can be his friend.

Jason sees Melissa going places and doors are opening up for her and he wants to ride her coattails. Why, because Melissa is in Hollywood for DWTS and he wanta to be a part of the Hollywood bunch What a sorry sucker. Jason, leave Melissa alone, you dumped her, she has plenty of friends and she doesn’t have time for a loser like you. JASON IS A LOSER.

Go away you sorry wimpy no good man.

Well, I am glad she spared her parents from Jason's betrayal.
March 14, 2009

My motto is “never judge someone until you walk in their shoes.” I thinks it stinks for Melissa that Jason broke up with her on national tv. However, I think Jason did what was right. Would any of you want to be married to someone who didn’t love you but chose to stay with you to avoid hurting you? I really liked Melissa, but I think there are some strange family dynamics going on.. I find it very wierd that her parents never went to one of her games when she was a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader and her best friends in Dallas had never met her parents. Perhaps the break-up had something to do with her family? Also, how can one truly know marraige is right for them after a few months of “fantasy” dating?

rntins
March 14, 2009

Melissa “waltzed” her way into America’s hearts after being betrayed by bachelor Jason Mesnick on the most shocking and talked about season finale ever of ABC’s The Bachelor. With an outpouring of support and affection from viewers across America, a dignified Melissa has personified the courage to move on. Her journey continues as a participant on season eight of Dancing with the Stars, valiantly stepping in with less than a week to train when two celebrities were forced to withdraw due to injuries. She teams with Tony Dovolani, who returns for his seventh season

Anonymous
March 11, 2009

The fact is that Jason himself said that he was falling in love with both girls. For everyone’s benefit he should have had the insight to NOT ask Melissa for her hand in marriage. The proper thing to have done was to just see where their feelings for each other went after all the camera’s went away.
Best To All!

Brad

David
March 11, 2009

molly you deserve that loser!
Hope you don’t get pregnant or boo hoo for you when he wanders off to find his next sleeze to frolic with in a tent or hot tub, remember that’s what he liked about you loose!!!

casie
March 10, 2009

Good luck Jason and Molly.

Maudie
March 10, 2009

I think the elephant in the room is the families. Jason’s family definitely preferred Molly and Jason didn’t even meet Melissa’s parents. My guess is that her family was less than enthusiastic and his was probably hostile. Proposing before meeting her parents was a fatal mistake. Molly had it right at the end - Jason made a big mistake picking Melissa. I for one am glad he realized it sooner and later. You can just see how happy they are. I hope they make it.

Ann
March 9, 2009

My favorite from the beginning of the show was Melissa - and I really am so happy that “HE” ended it with her - She is definitely too good for him and will soon recover and realize that too. Who the heck does Jason think he is - he has average looks (if that) and baggage to boot (bratty at that) - and living with his brother - what no job??? Molly get out of there quick - when all the pubilicity is over - you will be too - mark my word.

gerri
March 9, 2009

Jason, Maybe it didn’t work out quite the way you or anybody else wanted it to, but ultimately, it is YOUR LIFE. You don’t have to pretend or do anything you don’t want to to impress anyone or to make people like you. You are a REAL person with REAL feelings. All of us have gottem “dumped” or hurt once in our lives. Everyone needs to look at their own lives before judging yours. If things didn’t work out with Melissa, and you think it would with Molly, then you made the right decision. No one is perfect. By the way, I think Molly was always the perfect one for you to begin with. Enjoy your time together and I certainly hope you, Molly and Ty have a great life together. Keep your head up and keep on smiling.

Linda D.
March 8, 2009

Jason claims he was under contract to do what he had to do. LIAR, LIAR, LIAR. Chris Harrison said Jason DID have options of doing other things. Jason chose to break up with Melissa on national tv. Apparently he thought he would get a wave of sympathy from viewers and it backfired on him. I believe Chris Harrison when he was on GMA and said that Jason had other options. Jason is a bonafide no good conniving master manipulator. What he did to Melissa was uncalled for and he could have handled it a different way. NO MORE MR. SQEAKY CLEAN IMAGE. HE SURE PULLED THE WOOL OVER ALOT OF PEOPLE’S EYES. He’s a TRAMP A LIAR, A JERK AND A BASTARD.

Jason is a bonafide no good conniving master manipulator
March 7, 2009

Jason you are great. Dont let all of these people tell you otherwise. You made your decision like the rest of the world would have done also and that is that. Good luck with Molly.

I support you and your decision.

Good luck to Jillian also in being the next Bachlorette.

Go mama.

Hope Jason and Molly the best…

Your biggest fan.

Crystal

Anonymous
March 7, 2009

Jason, Molly and Melissa…thanks for the 3 ring circus entertainmnet…now that you’ve had your 15 minutes of fame, it’s time to get back to the real world and really see what you are made of without the cameras rolling! Jason, you were so obvious…what lousy acting! How can a person know they love someone enough to spend the rest of their lives with that person within a couple of months? It was all infatuation…and, God help you all when it wears off!!! (I personally don’t think any of you will last with who you are with now.)And Jason, you dummy? Jillian would have been so much more compatible for you…but then again, Jillian wins!!!!!
There was a reason that you didn’t pick Jillian….she will eventually find someone more in her league…stayed tuned….

There, I feel better now!

Galaxie
March 7, 2009


Because we often confuse love with infatuation, the heart can play tricks and lead us to make mistakes in that field.

I believe that Love understands, endures, is patient, forgives, etc” (See the Bible.) And Molly is the only one among the participants who demonstrated those aspects. further, she was not only concerned about her selfish expectations, but she took time to prepare a questionnaire to find out about Jason’s taste, life habits, like/dislike, etc; in order to know better the man by who’s side she wants to live everyday.

I must also say how much Jason has been fair to all the participants, giving each of them the chance to live their fantasy in his company, even those who had finger pointed at them.

You know what Jason; you are a winner, you have not only found genuine love, but someone who knows the meaning of loving for the better and the worse days of your life.

I am happy that love is victorious.

May God Bless your future family with abundant Love and happiness!

Yedy
March 6, 2009

jason should have thought it out alot better than he did, he hurt someone, he was hurt before so he should have thought it out before telling melissa he loved her, i will never watch that show again, he is a dog

dianna
March 6, 2009
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