The Series Hits A Speed Bump

"Dear ABC/Producers of Great American Bachelor,

My name is Tyler Gantry and you may know me as the newly selected bachelor for the next season of your show. I am excited about the opportunity to be apart of the show and enter into my journey towards finding my one true love from the 25 or so you have selected because you know me better than my parents and sister and friends who have done a horrible job with blind dates in the past. Especially my sister. She actually set me up with a transvestite once. I don't think she was insinuating anything, but I do think she was drunk or on something hallucinogenic, but I digress. That is not the intent of this letter.

When I was suggested to you by Rachel, my ex-girlfriend as you know, we had been apart for three months. She was dating and feeling guilty about breaking my heart and wanted to see me happy again. Something happened during whatever letter she wrote you and she started thinking about all of the great things she had to say about me. As she thought about what she had sent, she began thinking of how the guys she was dating after me all seemed to be missing things on that list. In the past two weeks, we've begun seeing each other again and have become more connected than when we split up. We started where we left off and I feel ecstatic to tell you that we are more in love than ever. That brings me to the point of this email.

I am aware that I have a contract to start shooting episodes in a week from today. However, I do not feel it is fair to the women chosen and the fans of the show to go on the show and lie about trying to find love when I am back in a happy relationship again. If you feel the need to bring legal action, I understand. If you have any flexibility and no back up bachelors, I have a suggestion that may rectify the situation. My best friend, Davis, is a great guy. We have the same sense of humor and interests. Davis has a good job and a good family life. I am also told and aware that he is an attractive man that I believe you will have no problem marketing for the show. The only thing is, well, he's kind of married. I say kind of because they are separated. no kids, just married but separated.

Before you roll your eyes and get your lawyers on the phone, I plead of you to think about the option. Davis Baker is a great guy with a failing relationship. You are always looking for good candidates and a new angle. What better angle than a man still married looking for what he's missing and what went wrong in his own marriage while he's still in it. I guarantee he will break down a few times during the run of the series.

Thank you and I'm sorry again,

Tyler Gantry"