Summary
Jessica Vestal was the darling ofLove Is Blindseason 6 andPerfect Matchseason 2, but the quippy, gorgeous reality TV star shouldn’t be the next star ofThe Bachelorette. The perky brunette hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, and rose to fame after being the first single mom to star in Love Is Blind. While Jimmy Presnell ultimately chose flight attendant Chelsea Blackwell as his fiancée, Jess' infamous EpiPen diss skyrocketed her to fame. Her star only rose after she was paired withvillainous reality TV bad boy Harry JowseyonPerfect Matchseason 2.
Jess' Netflix appearances made her one of the most famous stars to come out ofLove Is Blinddespite not making it past the pods. Her story as a single mother to her 11-year-old daughter, Autumn, was inspiring, as was her ability to speak clearly and maturely with her costars. Harry lovebombed Jess onPerfect Match, promising to change his philandering ways and become a good example for her daughter. However, afterHarry kissed Melinda Melrose, it became clear he hadn’t really changed. AsThe Bacheloretteseason 21 unfolds, it’s time to discuss why Jess shouldn’t star in the show.
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Jess Vestal Won’t Go On Another Dating Show
She Revealed Her Feelings On The Viall Files
On one of the latest episodes ofThe Viall Files, hosted byThe Bacheloralum Nick Viall, Jess revealed that she didn’t want to date on reality TV anymore. According to comments inThe Viall Files’Instagram account, fans were keen to seeThe Bachelorfranchise break tradition and cast Jess as the nextBachelorette. “She’s very mature & well spoken ! Next bachelorette,” wrote one fan, while another agreed, saying, “Listen I’ve never even watched Bachelor/Bachelorette but I completely agree with everyone saying put this girl on as the next Bachelorette!!! She deserves her happy ending.”
“Listen I’ve never even watched Bachelor/Bachelorette but I completely agree with everyone saying put this girl on as the next Bachelorette!!! She deserves her happy ending.”
The new season ofThe Bacheloretteis underway, featuring its first Asian-American lead, Jenn Tran. As Jenn chooses between 25 potential suitors, it’s understandable that reality TV fans would have Jess in mind for the next season. However, Jess had a direct answer about whether she’d appear inThe Bachelorfranchise or any other reality TV dating show.“Would you be on The Bachelorette?” Nick asked. “No,” Jess quickly answered, continuing, “I don’t think that’s a thing.” Additionally, she noted that the networks might not cross. “Do not call me for that,” Jess finished.
She Doesn’t Want To Date On TV Again
While Jess doesn’t want to do another reality TV dating show, she would be open to getting cast onDancing With The Stars, the show that ultimately caused her breakup with Harry. The Australian heartbreaker starred alongside dancer Rylee Arnold, sparking relationship rumors between the pair. While Harry claimed he and Rylee were only ever friends, their chemistry was palpable onscreen and via social media. Harry and Jess had many conversations about his appearance onDancing With The Stars, with Jess expressing her excitement.
Unfortunately, Jess' support was short-lived. After videos surfaced of Harry and Rylee interacting together outside the show,Jess and Harry’s relationship endedsuddenly. “I mean, I was mad. I was sad, but I was just like, whatever,” she revealed on the podcast. She added how hurt she was at how sudden their breakup was and then having to watch Harry have a great time onDancing With The Stars. In the end,Jess shared that she would be open to appearing onDancing With The Stars. “Given the opportunity, I would leap,” she said.
Who Is Jess Vestal Dating?
She’s Staying Secretive
Towards the end of her appearance onThe Viall Files, Nick asked Jess if her “DMs are open,” clarifying whether her “heart is open” to love again. Jess paused, clearly trying to figure out how to answer the question. “I think, for the first time, I’m going to plead the fifth on this one,” Jess finally said, revealing that she would prefer to keep her “cards close to [her] chest.“Whether Jess is in a relationship or not remains a secret, as she wouldn’t give anything away to Nick.
Continuing to protect herself, Jess explained that she knows her worth and wants to be careful about who she lets into her life next. “I know that I would be a really good wife, so I really want the reciprocity,” she explained to Nick. While it’s unclear whether Jess will appear on reality TV again, she’s unlikely to star inThe Bachelorette. She’s protecting her peace afterLove Is BlindandPerfect Match.
The Bachelorette
Cast
The Bacheloretteis a spinoff show of 2002’sThe Bachelor. First premiering in 2003,The Bachelorettefollows a woman who dates several men to attempt to find her one true love, eliminating one man each week. Mike Fleiss’ series has endured the test of time by lasting over 200 episodes and becoming one of ABC’s most popular reality TV shows.
