by Gina Scarpa

 

This week, on The Bachelor, Brad headed to Costa Rica with the remaining women for some fun (and romance) in the sun! There, he took Chantal O. and Alli on intimate, individual dates, keeping the first and sending the latter home. He also spent a group date rappelling down a waterfall and emotions ran high as jealousy, I mean, Michelle, reared its ugly head. She convinced him that certain girls needed to go and at the rose ceremony, Jackie was sent home. Today, we caught up with Jackie in a press conference call where she opened up about Brad, Michelle, and her idea of the perfect man.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Was there anything that surprised you when you watched the episodes back?
A. Jackie: Yeah, watching it now, I see that a lot of the girls during their one on one time... whether it's on a date or a group date... were very physical with him. A lot of them went in for kisses a lot. I didn't know that that much making out was going on. A lot of girls

don't open up about that. I certainly had no idea.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Was it tough to see Brad having similar experiences with other women?
A. Jackie: Oh absolutely! It was very hard to watch! I was in that situation. I, of course, had kissed him and he had said similar things to me. To see other girls being more forward was hard. I think he was really enjoying that attention... that physical attention.

Q. What were you thinking when you were standing at the rose ceremony and you and Michelle were the last two women?
A. Jackie: First of all, my heart was pounding out of my chest. All I was thinking is, Please God, do not say Michelle. Just say my name. It felt like forever! The minute he said Michelle's name, I was completely taken aback and shocked. I lost my breath in that moment. I think the girls were also having the same reaction. We were starting to see a little more of the real Michelle and he's keeping her over me. I considered myself a pretty good fit for him.

 

Q. You had some great moments with Brad and spent a lot of time together. Were you surprised to be sent home?
A. Jackie: Yes and no. At that point in our journey, I was sensing the distance between us. I really had not had much time at all after our one on one, aside from a few moments on group dates. I sensed that our connection was slipping a little bit and maybe, I was also seeing how strong his connections were becoming with other girls. I was shocked to go when I did because I certainly feel that I had a stronger connection with Brad than Britt did. I don't feel that Michelle is what Brad is looking for. I'm very different than she is and I found it was shocking that he was so entranced by her.

 

Q. Is there a woman in t house that you do feel is right for Brad?
A. Jackie: I'd have to say Chantal O. I think that she really let her emotions out, right from the beginning. I could tell that she was really forming a very strong bond with him and she was really opening up her heart to him. Externally, she puts up a hard exterior but she's a very deep, loving person and also, very vulnerable. I think Brad felt the strong connection with Chantal.

 

Q. When Brad was walking you out, it all seemed very fast. Was there anything we didn't get to see?
A. Jackie: I didn't get to ask him why. When I was let go during that rose ceremony, I was shocked and shaken up to the point that I couldn't say what I really wanted to say. I couldn't articulate the words to even ask what happened. My emotions overcame me. I just became introverted at that moment.

 

Q. Would you ever consider becoming The Bachelorette?
A. Jackie: I would consider it but it would depend where I am in my life at the time.

 

Q. Now that you've left and moved on, are you ready to start dating again? What are you looking for?
A. Jackie: I am so ready to start dating again! I have never felt so ready in my entire life. I completely know what I want in a man and a relationship. I'm really ready for someone to be all about me, especially after The Bachelor. I'm ready for someone who is funny, charismatic, smart, spontaneous, and honest. I think my biggest personality turn-ons are a sense of humor and being witty and charming with a big personality.

 

Q. That description doesn't match up with Brad very well. Do you see that situation as, "Oh this was a failed attempt at love but he's not the right person for me"?
A. Jackie: When I was there, that's something I thought about when I was there. I overlooked some things I was looking for in favor of others. He didn't fill every one of my desired characteristics but haven't met anyone who has. I was willing to give him that chance.

 

Q. Do you have a favorite moment?
A. Jackie: Yeah, my time with the girls, sitting on the couch and talking about life. The little moments like that! And of course, I will never forget my one on one date with Brad. That is eternally memorable for me. It's an experience I'll hold onto for the rest of my life.

 

Q. If you could ask Brad one question on "The Women Tell All", what would you ask?
A. Jackie: I would probably ask Brad why he didn't spend a little more time getting to know me. I feel like that effort wasn't really there. I just kind of want to know why. Was he so afraid of me based on my past dating history? Did he think I was a lost cause?

 

 

The Bachelor airs Mondays at 8/7c on ABC.

 

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