UPDATE: An ABC rep tells us, "Jonathan Novack was the backup in case we lost anyone in the trainer period. He trained for four weeks, then once the show started we released him. We do not think he's going to skate."
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Looks like Jonathan "The Weatherman" Novack might have another chance at winning something!
After enduring heartbreak on The Bachelorette, then going home empty-handed on the inaugural season of Bachelor Pad, sources tell us Novack has been working on Skating With the Stars.
Here's the deal:
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Weatherman has reportedly been a Skating understudy all along and was just waiting in the wings for his time to shine on the ice.
So now with Disney star Brandon Mychal Smith leaving the show due to illness, Jonathan is ready to jump on the Skating roster. Since the show is already in its semifinals round, we hope he's been practicing.
Elsewhere in the Bachelor realm, the latest crop of ladies competing for Brad Womack's heart have been revealed--and it's same ol', same ol'.
So without further ado, meet the 30 new (young) gals of The Bachelor's upcoming 15th season:
Alli, 24, apparel merchant Ashley H., 26, dentist Ashley S., 26, nanny Britnee, 25, paralegal Britt, 25, food writer Chantal, 28, executive assistant Cristy, 30, attorney Emily, 24, event planner J, 26, operations manager Jackie, 27, artist Jill, 28, sales director Keltie, 28, Radio City Rockette Kimberly, 27, marketing coordinator Lacey, 27, insurance agent Lauren, 26, high school teacher Lindsay, 25, first-grade teacher Lisa M., 24, marketing coordinator Lisa P., 27, sales consultant Madison, 25, model Marissa, 26, sports publicist Meghan, 30, fashion marketer Melissa, 32, waitress Michelle, 30, hairstylist Raichel, 29, "manscaper" Rebecca, 30, esthetician Renee, 28, nanny Sarah L., 25, musical- theater star Sarah P., 27, real-estate broker Shawntel, 25, funeral director Stacey, 26, bartender
And there you have it! A bevy of women for the new/old Bachelor to choose from. Think he'll make it work this time around?
What about Skating With the Stars? Are you already Team Weatherman, or should the show go on as is? Say your piece in the comments section, and be sure catch The Bachelor premiere Monday, Jan. 3 at 8 p.m.--you know, if that's your thing.
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