It really was "the most dramatic moment in 'Bachelor' history!" The 13th season came to a shocking end on March 3, when Jason Mesnick dumped winner Melissa Rycroft on national TV and then told runner-up Molly Malaney that he was still in love with her. It was a fitting culmination to a season full of drama, as the series' first single dad seemed to always be saying painful goodbyes, whether it was to single mom Stephanie or to eventual "Bachelorette" Jillian.
In the finale, which aired just before the "After the Rose" breakup, Jason not only had to reject Molly, but also his old "Bachelorette" costar Deanna Pappas as well. Can you blame him for needing a balcony to cry on? Anyway, Melissa was shocked at the dumping, which made for remarkable television. Jason went on to become the most hated man in America and she went on to "Dancing With the Stars" and a "Good Morning America" gig.
12-13-2009, 12:45 PM
