New 'Bachelor' Jake Pavelka Looking For 'Compassionate, Passionate, Romantic' Woman

Access Hollywood - October 14, 2009 11:09 AM PDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- New "Bachelor" Jake Pavelka - whose identity was revealed on last night's "Dancing With the Stars" - says he's won't be looking for just beauty when he searches for a soulmate on ABC's "The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love." The pilot from Dallas wants a woman of substance and character too.

"Can you believe it? I can't believe it!" Jake told La Toya Jackson on Tuesday as she was working as Access Hollywood's guest correspondent for "Dancing With the Stars." "I'm ecstatic. Just couldn't be better, over blessed."

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Jake, who has been dubbed "America's most hopeful romantic" by ABC, told Access he doesn't know what to expect from the 25 bachelorettes who will be vying for his heart.

"I don't know a thing about any of them," he told Access. "I absolutely cannot wait...I get lost for words when I start talking about the girls. I understand that they're just unbelievable."

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And he said his search for love wouldn't just be about beauty.

"I'm not looking for the most beautiful girl," Jake explained. "She will be to me no matter what anybody else says, but, I'm looking for a hard character, compassionate, passionate, romantic and, and protective."

The 31-year-old first captured America's heart during last season's "Bachelorette," when he shared a magical one-on-one date with Jillian Harris to see Martina McBride perform.

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Viewers were left stunned when Jillian rejected Jake right before the hometown dates on last season's "The Bachelorette." But women were drawn to him even more when Jake returned of his own accord in the next episode to protect Jillian from men who he said were not there for the right reasons. Jake - who already knew Jillian would not take him back - freely shared and showed his emotions, and that's when the requests for Jake to be the next Bachelor started to pour in.

"The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love" premieres on ABC in January 2010.

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  • PATSY W
    I hope the prospects for Jake are as decent as he appears to be. I love the show; hate the unstable and childish antics. How do some of these people make the cut? I hope Jake is more verbal and has a better vocabulary than the last Bachelor.
    report abuseposted October 26, 2009 6:06 AM PDT
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    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 7:11 PM PDT
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  • E C
    I'm happy he's the new bachelor. I hope he can find a nice girl.
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 1:48 PM PDT
  • mary g
    OMG I am soooo happy that the new bachelor is going to be Jake. I loved him from the minute he stepped out of the car, How could any girl turn him down cause he was too nice. whats wrong with a nice guy for once LOVE HIM now I will definitely have to watch The Bachelor although after that idiot Jason I said I wouldnt watch it again. Go Jake :):)
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 11:36 AM PDT
  • Athena
    Woah a shocker!!!Someone's looking for a girlfriend. Call the police!
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 11:29 AM PDT
  • Jan
    I am thrilled with this news. Jake will have a tough choice and I do hope there are some great women in the group of 25. I wish him the best of everything in his Bachelor adventure. The last season was not enjoyable to watch. Seemed like a lot of drinking and I do believe her judgment was tainted when she let some of the good guys go. Glad she did not choose Jake because he was too good for her
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 11:16 AM PDT
  • Jane S
    Can't get a date if you pay THEM, can 'ya "staceygolleher?"
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 11:09 AM PDT
  • brenny
    Like Jake but I've had enough of the bachelor and bachelorette shows. The last ones were so bad that I can't believe they are running new ones. ENOUGH PLEASE!! Jillian really spoiled this show for me and I won't be watching.
    report abuseposted October 14, 2009 9:49 AM PDT
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