'The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All': Where Was Wes?

The unsuccessful suitors of 'Bachelorette' Jillian Harris gathered together for the 'Men Tell All' special, but one infamous face was missing. Wes Hayden, a singer from Texas, wasn't present to face the music or defend himself. But why?

Wes became notorious this season when he was accused by fellow contestants of promoting his career and having a girlfriend back home. He repeatedly denied the latter claim, both to Jillian during his time on the show and after (his so-called "girlfriend," Laurel Kagay backed him up).

So why wasn't Wes at the reunion special? A couple weeks ago, he told an Austin radio station that he didn't want to attend unless "the show was live, like we're sitting around right here."The unsuccessful suitors of 'Bachelorette' Jillian Harris gathered together for the 'Men Tell All' special, but one infamous face was missing. Wes Hayden, a singer from Texas, wasn't present to face the music or defend himself. But why?

Wes became notorious this season when he was accused by fellow contestants of promoting his career and having a girlfriend back home. He repeatedly denied the latter claim, both to Jillian during his time on the show and after (his so-called "girlfriend," Laurel Kagay backed him up).

So why wasn't Wes at the reunion special? A couple weeks ago, he told an Austin radio station that he didn't want to attend unless "the show was live, like we're sitting around right here."



Then, he decided to defend himself after seeing his final episode, but ABC told him, "'You can't come on the show and say the things you have been saying on all these other interviews,' basically the truth," he claimed in an interview with Austin360.com.

And just what is that truth? Wes has set out to prove he was not the villain as portrayed on the show. "They edited and clipped me. They were basically creating a character from the beginning," he told the NY Daily News.



One person on his side is blogger Reality Steve, who wrote that he was initially in the "Wes is a d-bag" camp but now believes Wes "got the worst edit in show history."

More from the reunion:
• The whole David vs. Juan saga: Yawn.
• We've changed our minds about Jake: he is creepily too-perfect. He reminds us of a real-life Ken doll. Don't make him the next 'Bachelor,' please.
• Is this the worst crop of suitors, as a whole, ever?

Next week is the finale, with Kiptyn Locke and Ed Swiderski vying for Jillian's finale rose. But will they be the only ones?



The other notable person missing from the reunion was recently eliminated Reid Rosenthal. As Reality Steve notes, it's a "first in 'Bachelor' history" that the third-place suitor didn't "tell all." Could it be that Reid makes a surprise appearance in the finale? After Jillian bid him an emotional farewell last week, the Philadelphia realtor regretted not baring his heart and soul.

Considering how the last 'Bachelor' turned out (with Jason Mesnick dumping Melissa Rycroft in favor of runner-up Molly Malaney), we expect another "twist" ending. And the finale teaser clip showed Jillian looking shocked, saying "Oh my God" and a final shot of Reid.

So what do you think will happen in the finale? Will Reid make a comeback? Who should Jillian choose?






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