Melissa: 'I Accept Jason's Apology'

March 10, 2009 | Dancing With The Stars
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Melissa Rycroft rebounded from her "Bachelor" heartbreak by waltzing onto "Dancing with the Stars" last night in an eye-popping outfit -- and she revealed to "Extra" that she's moving on from the Mesnick mess.

Jason has admitted that he was wrong to dump Melissa on national TV -- and sent her a message via "Extra" to say he was sorry. "You don't deserve what happened to you -- and I apologize from the bottom of my heart," said Jason, adding, "But I am very happy for you right now and I know you're in a place you want to be."

The 25-year-old former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader isn't holding a grudge. "I accept the apology -- forgive, forget. I'm moving on, and I'm away from that situation, in a new relationship and a new life really," Melissa revealed. That was quick!

Fellow "DWTS" replacement Holly Madison had nothing but praise for Rycroft -- and dished to "Extra" that Jason is missing out. "I think she's awesome, and the guy who dumped her is stupid," said the Playboy recently un-mansioned bunny.

Melissa's transition from "The Bachelor" to the ballroom didn't disappoint her fans -- or the judging panel! After only 3 days of rehearsal, Rycroft and partner Tony Dovolani scored a 23 -- the second best score of the night!

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Sympathy votes, doubtful. Melisa is a beautiful dancer and deserves all the votes and scores she’ll receive. As for her being a “reality junkie” have you not read, heard or seen anything this girl has said. She really truly is a genuine person. Good luck to her.

Tiffany
March 29, 2009

Jason deceived his first fiancée, Melissa, the show’s host, Chris Harrison AND ALL OF AMERICA.

Jason is a fickle man. His personality sucks big time and he has no morals. Jason is as shallow as they come.

Deanna was very smart to dump him, he would have turned around anyway and dumped deanna if he had the chance. LOL, I am glad deanna dumped his sorry a**. Jason is FICKLE, FICKLE, FICKLE.

Jason is FICKLE, FICKLE, FICKLE.
March 28, 2009

Melissa is a gracious lady. If it were me on that stage, I would have told him worse than what she told him. I have noticed that she is a strong person because she has moved on and is going places. And Jason, for treating Melissa like dirt, she is where she is today thanks to you. Jason will get his just rewards in life and they will come back and bite him in his a**.

He also lied about his son saying he had him most of the time, but according to divorce papers, his ex shares the time with Ty 50/50, so Jason lied about that too.

I thought he was the most nicest guy and felt so sorry for him when Deanna dumped him. Now, I don’t care for him, he lies too much and then has to keep his lies going. Just tell the truth Jason, you would be much better off if you were truthful. The truth will set you free.

Melissa is a gracious lady
March 28, 2009

Melissa asking Jason “I asked Jason, ‘Am I going to be blind-sided by anything? Is there anything you want to tell me?’ And he said, ‘No, gosh no.’ And the second I went out on that stage, he goes, ‘P.S. it is Molly.’ And I went, ‘Bastard!’”

Producer Mike Fleiss says, Q: Jason said repeatedly that he was contractually obligated to break up with Melissa on the air. What was his contract?

A: I think he felt an obligation to the show, but there’s no contractual obligation there. None.

Q: So Jason did not have to break up with Melissa on the show?

A: He definitely had time to tell her before … You can check the contracts. How would you put that into a contract anyway? It’s impossible.

Q: Did Jason ever tell you he didn’t want to dump Melissa on camera?

A: I never heard that.

the second I went out on that stage, he goes, ‘P.S. it is Molly.’ And I went, ‘Bastard!’”
March 28, 2009

As Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss tells PEOPLE, “That’s patently untrue. It was [Jason’s] choice in New Zealand who he proposed to.” But after the show wrapped, Fleiss says, “HE WAS NOT IN LOVE WITH MELISSA ANYMORE and he was in love with Molly and he needed to make a change.”

- It was [Jason’s] choice in New Zealand who he proposed to.”
March 22, 2009

The thing that ticks me off is that the moment he sent molly packing, he realized he wanted to be with Molly. Jason strung Melissa along, what a creep.


He could have talked to the producers and told them right there he made a mistake. When he found out Melissa was not the one he wanted to be with, he should have never proposed to Melissa and explained to her how he felt about Molly, he could have dumped there right on the spot instead of prolonging the process.


Jason knew what he was doing yet chose to continue with his hatefulness in hurting both Molly and Melissa.


Jason had options and the producers of the show have said that as well. Jason was trying to blame it on the show. Chris Harrison contradicted everything Jason had said. Meaning, Jason is a liar and he was trying to blame anything or anyone for his lame attitude towards the girls.


Jason is a wimpy man and even stated that the bachelor show is like a fantasy.


He wasn’t taking the show serious. He is selfish and self centered. Now, I am wondering how long he will be with Molly. Will he dump her also? Maybe not, BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER.


HE did Melissa a big favor, even though I didn’t like the way he dumped her. Then he turns around and gives Molly a wet kiss. He has no morals, no character and he is so deceitful.


He is no Gentleman to me, he is a user and a huge LIAR. He is worthless as they come. Jason has no identifiable qualities. I guess he had a good teacher, DEANNA. No, Jason tops DEANNA IN DOING HIS DASTARDLY DEED.


AND , I don’t care who he ends up with, I just don’t like his nasty method of treating women, like they are second class citizens. hE IS A WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING. Jason betrayed both girls.

- jason has no morals, no character, NO INTEGRITY. and he is so deceitful.

THAT WEBSITE OF JASON’S, IT’S FOR SINGLE PARENTS, I WONDER HOW MANY SINGLE WOMEN HE WILL MEET AND TAKE UP WITH? Jason is not stupid, he is very conniving, how convenient that he set up a singles website. For his own selfish motives? He will have his pick of all kinds of single women. He is a man hore. How will Molly take that?

I guess Molly will take it ok, she is just so happy that she has a “MAN”. I HOPE MOLLY IS NOT NEXT IN JASON’S DEVIOUS PLANS.


AND HE WANTED TO REMAIN FRIENDS WITH MELISSA, DUH, YOU DID HER VERY DIRTY AND I AM SURE THAT IS THE LAST THING ON MELISSA’S MIND. THAT GIRL IS GOING PLACES, JASON IS NOT, HE WOULD LOVE TO RIDE MELISSA’S COATTAILS SO HE CAN BE PART OF THE HOLLYWOOD BUNCH. SORRY CHARLIE, I DON’T THINK YOU ARE WELL LIKED IN HOLLYWOOD.

SETTLE IN SEATTLE WITH MOLLY AND LEAVE MELISSA ALONE, SHE DON’T NEED YOU FOR NOTHING.

- jason has no morals, no character, NO INTEGRITY. and he is so deceitful.
March 20, 2009

Jason left us with this kicker: “I had to hurt people in a way, but I feel I did it with integrity.” (Well, the show is all about FANTASIES, right?) Oh, and Jillian — who made it to Jason’s top three — will be the new “Bachelorette” when that show returns to the air in May. OK, I might watch.

Jason deep down inside is a perve
March 19, 2009

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…

it was not in Jason's contract to break up with Melissa on air
March 15, 2009

The whole mess with Jason is what has made America connect with Melissa, so he hasn’t hurt her at all. I think we will be seeing ALOT of this young lady in the future! Good luck Melissa!

Dawn Knight
March 15, 2009

NANCY LOL I LOVE YOU COMMENT, RIGHT ON !!!

NANCY LOL I LOVE YOU COMMENT, RIGHT ON !!!
March 13, 2009

melissa why don’t you get revenge on molly and let me be apart of your revenge against molly i’ll do whatever you say i hate molly

nancy walberg
March 12, 2009

People forget the whole premise of the show is for the bachelor to find true love. He thought he was choosing wisely but was obviously torn. What would they have him do, go ahead and marry Melissa when it wasn’t working? She, too, felt it wasn’t working and knew they were breaking up. Breaking up on live TV was part of the network contract. Give Jason a break. He feels badly enough. Very, very sad and embarrassing for Melissa, but she’s already risen above t his. Get over it and let them all be happy without continuing this childishness.

Karen
March 12, 2009

Thats good that Melissa moved on to Dancing with the stars with partner Tony.Melissa is going to Accept Jasons Apoligy.Then move on.

Samantha
March 11, 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.

a dignified Melissa has personified the courage to move on.
March 11, 2009

I DON’T LIKE JASON PERIOD. He is creep, he is lower than a snakes belly. I DON’T LIKE JASON, I DON’T LIKE JASON

I DON'T LIKE JASON PERIOD
March 11, 2009

I thought jason was the most sincere honorable bachelor, i was wrong. very very wrong. he is a bully, selfish, insensitive sorry excuse for a man. He broke not only melissa’s heart but my heart as well. How could he be capable of dumping a girl in national tv and sucking the next girl’s face 2 minutes later? I do not believe he is sorry…he was only sorry because america hates him now. Go cry again you idiot…act like a victim…maybe you still have a desperate mindless girl to pursue after molly come to her senses and spit you out…(hopefully, for her own good…she would) And by the way…you are not a good dad…your kid is a spoiled brat.

celeste
March 11, 2009

WISE MOVE FOR MELISSA…EASY WIN FOR HER..SYMPATHY VOTES ON HER WAY TO VICTORY…

Hmmmm.......
March 11, 2009

Melissa is going places, commentors are jealous of Melissa. Jason dumping Melissa has opened up a whole new world to Melissa and I am happy for her.

She has the opportunity to explore what opportunities are out there for her. Jason did Melissa a BIG FAVOR.

Jason did Melissa a BIG FAVOR
March 11, 2009

I am really sick of all this. I am glad Jason realized he made a mistake and didn’t prolong the relationship. Love is hard and you have to be true to yourself.
I wish everyone would leave Jason alone. He apologized and he is happy.
I think Melissa is a reality junkie…did she really want to marry Jason.
So instead of ruining Jasons life lets all get over it. Looks like Melissa has moved on and Molly & Jason should be happy. Let Jason help other single parents with his website and support him!

nicole
March 11, 2009

Congrats Melissa! I, for one, am so glad to see Melissa’s positive move.
I was so sick of watching Jason kiss all the woman with that same boring kiss. Did anyone notice he never kissed a cheek, an ear, a neck. Boring.
Melissa, you go girl!

Anonymous
March 11, 2009
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