by Gina Scarpa

 

Last week's hometown dates on The Bachelor proved to go relatively smoothly, with one major exception. In Los Angeles, Desiree's parents took to Sean quite nicely, but her brother was a different story. Nate was convinced that Sean didn't have true feelings for Desiree, and repeatedly made references to him being a playboy. None of it sat well with Sean and for reasons that he claims are more than just the visit, he eliminated Desiree at the next rose ceremony. Following her elimination, she talked to RealityWanted and reporters in a press conference call to look back at her experience on The Bachelor and gives us some fresh perspective.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: In the special that aired, Sean said that your brother really didn't have anything to do with his decision to let you go. Do you agree with that?

A. Desiree: I don't think that my brother helped my chances. I think that it did have some to do with Sean's decision. But ultimately, you know, he made the best decision that he could. And maybe there will be a better explanation at Women Tell All.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: When he did let you go, you kept saying that you felt like he had made a terrible mistake. After you've had some time to think about it, and look back on it, do you still think it was a mistake to let you go when he did?

A. Desiree: In the moment, I felt that we had the best connection, that I embodied all the qualities that he wanted in a wife. So, in that moment, I did feel it was a terrible mistake. And we didn't have enough time. However, looking back, he did have great relationships with the other girls. And all things happen for a reason. So I don't think it was a, a mistake.

 

 

Q. After you were sent home, Ali Fedotowsky tweeted that the next Bachelorette just went home. Do you have any comments on that? Is that something you'd be interested in?

A. Desiree: You know, being on The Bachelor was a very emotionally draining experience to go through. And, I mean, if I were offered the opportunity to be the next Bachelorette, I would definitely have to think about it, and give it some thought, and make sure I'm prepared to get back onto that emotional roller coaster. But I do believe in the experience, and I know that the feelings are real. I do believe that it can work out for the best, so I'd probably say yes to the opportunity.

 

Q. Chris Harrison told TV Guide in a recent interview that when Sean eliminated you, he was pretty sure the Bachelor "let go of the love of his life." That's a pretty bold statement to make, especially since there were reports out there that Sean did end up getting engaged to the woman he selected at the end of his journey. Does that surprise you? Do you agree with Chris Harrison on that?

A. Desiree: From the beginning, I feel that Sean and I had a natural chemistry that really did shine. I think a lot of people could see that. And I don't know, being in those circumstances, it does change. It's not all about just having chemistry. I don't really know what to say to that. Because Sean knew what he was doing with each relationship. And like I said, he made the best decision that he could. So, I think he, you know, ended up choosing the love of his life. And that's not me.

 

Q. It's almost like you seem a little mad at Sean for letting your brother influence his decision about your relationship. Is that accurate to say?

A. Desiree: I'm not mad. I was never mad at Sean. And in that moment, I was very, very upset with my brother. I know that my brother was very skeptical of the whole experience and of the show. But I had no idea it was going to go that far because, of course, I don't justify anything that my brother said. And I don't justify the way he said it to Sean but he was protecting me. And he had a strong opinion that Sean wasn't going to be the right guy for me. Looking back, I can't be mad at my brother and stay mad at him because it all works out for the better. I don't know. I can move on and know that Sean and I aren't meant to be together.

 

Q. Who do you think is best fit for Sean out of their last three?

A. Desiree: I really don't have a biased opinion on that. All of the remaining girls have very unique and different qualities from each other that I know Sean would be attracted to. I really don't have an opinion on who he should choose. I just know that he'll end up making the right decision.

 

Q. Are you still in contact with Sean and any of the other girls from the show?

A. Desiree: No, I am definitely not in contact with Sean. I do speak to a few of the girls that are really close friends.

 

Q. Do you still think Sean is the farthest thing from Playboy after watching your show?

A. Desiree: You date like, 25 women at one time so I don't consider that a playboy. I think that's just the circumstances. I still think he's as far away from being a playboy as anyone could be.

 

 

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

 

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