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11:41 pm - 08/10/2012

Should Ryan Lochte be the new bachelor?

In the understatement of the Summer Games, not to mention the year, Ryan Lochte is sort of having a moment. Yes, yes, Michael Phelps is still great (most decorated Olympian of all time, etc.) but Lochte — unfortunate grill and all — seems poised to capture some more glory post-London — and yes, we’re talking Hollywood. And no, we’re not talking about the fashion line he’s desperate to make happen.




The swimmer already appeared in a questionable Funny or Die video, and there have been rumors floating around that Lochte is being considered for either Dancing with the Stars or the new Bachelor (spokespeople for both shows told EW that the programs never comment on casting rumors). Lochte himself told Matt Lauer, “I’m definitely looking towards Dancing With the Stars and The Bachelor, so we’ll see what happens.”

Bachelor host Chris Harrison even added his two cents, tweeting, “@fleissmeister just told me he liked Ryan Lochte in his speedo so much he’s now on short list for #Bachelor”

It’s not the worst idea. Thanks to his mom, we all know Lochte is currently single. Tell me I’m not the only one who has a morbid curiosity what a “Ryan Lochte Most. Shocking. Rose. Ceremony. Ever.” would look like. As for Dancing, many former Olympians (Shawn Johnson, Apolo Ohno) have had success cashing in their name recognition and competitive spirit for sequins and ridiculousness.



Beyond reality shows, a buzzy Michael Phelps hosted Saturday Night Live in September 2008 (with so-so results) after returning from the Games. Will Lochte follow swimsuit?

PopWatches, what would you like to see? Vote below:




or at EW


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brucelynn 10th-Aug-2012 11:02 pm (UTC)
Photobucket

JEAH
chokey_lowkey 10th-Aug-2012 11:03 pm (UTC)
This moment needs to last forever.
x_butterfly19_x 10th-Aug-2012 11:08 pm (UTC)
<3
wauwy 10th-Aug-2012 11:08 pm (UTC)
LOL this is my favorite gif of him, other than that one where he and his dog look up into the heavens at Little Wayne albums.
kin_der 10th-Aug-2012 11:10 pm (UTC)
WHAT? I NEED TO SEE THIS ONE!
myxwill 10th-Aug-2012 11:14 pm (UTC)
yasss i need that one!
tigirah 10th-Aug-2012 11:26 pm (UTC)
Thirded. Google is not producing said gif.
isntdaveone 10th-Aug-2012 11:03 pm (UTC)
i thought he was gay??

like for real.
daydream11 10th-Aug-2012 11:05 pm (UTC)
Really? He's not the one who'd ping my gaydar if I had a reliable one.
poop_of_death 10th-Aug-2012 11:06 pm (UTC)
I was gonna comment but your icon is making really uncomfortable.
isntdaveone 10th-Aug-2012 11:07 pm (UTC)
oh7 11th-Aug-2012 12:58 am (UTC)
lol Some other girl said when she met him she thought he was gay at first but then he started hitting on her.
kin_der 10th-Aug-2012 11:03 pm (UTC)
NO.
chuk_is_dazzled 10th-Aug-2012 11:03 pm (UTC)
NOOOOOOOOOO
fwee_prower 10th-Aug-2012 11:03 pm (UTC)
Yes. Another white guy as the bachelor.
poop_of_death 10th-Aug-2012 11:06 pm (UTC)
well obviously white guys are the best guys
zipster 11th-Aug-2012 12:35 am (UTC)
lol
palmsread 11th-Aug-2012 03:19 am (UTC)
haha
dancedallnight 10th-Aug-2012 11:07 pm (UTC)
the bachelor IS too white, but I feel like if you had a black bachelor, you could have 20 black girls, 5 white girls, and the finale would come down to the gorgeous black lawyer who's perfect for him and the ditzy blonde former NFL cheerleader. Then he'd choose the white girl, and everyone would lose their shit.
bamboobanga2 10th-Aug-2012 11:16 pm (UTC)
lbr, no self-respecting man of color would dare be on that shit show
onameltingsky 10th-Aug-2012 11:16 pm (UTC)
well, ryan is "half cuban"
oh7 11th-Aug-2012 12:59 am (UTC)
Well, if the women were picked based on his discretion there would be some women of color.
daydream11 10th-Aug-2012 11:04 pm (UTC)
NO. Keep this precious, sweet, inarticulate puppy off of reality TV. It'd do him so much damage; I love how candid and carefree he is. Nhf a jaded Ryan!
x_butterfly19_x 10th-Aug-2012 11:10 pm (UTC)
oh that would be sad. :( I am revising my opinion
2cutelena 10th-Aug-2012 11:20 pm (UTC)
this, this, this. it would only be a matter of time before people started seriously laughing AT him.
yummymarsbars 10th-Aug-2012 11:22 pm (UTC)
Amen
annabelle921 11th-Aug-2012 12:36 am (UTC)
oh, i was so excited about these possibilities until you brought up this point. now i'm just sad.
ion_square 11th-Aug-2012 04:44 am (UTC)
MTE!
dancedallnight 10th-Aug-2012 11:04 pm (UTC)
I mean, it'd be a disaster, but I'd watch it on mute and appreciate the opportunities for new gifs. It'd be fun to watch though. Those girls would be fucking his brains out as if their livelihoods depended on it.

Fuck, now I'm thinking about how much I want to fuck his brains out.
ichdontthinksoo 10th-Aug-2012 11:05 pm (UTC)
LOL It would be awesome to watch tbh.

But Nathan Adrian is the only bachelor worth competing for <3
dedradawn 10th-Aug-2012 11:05 pm (UTC)
No, then we'd have to hear him speak.
devon_carrots 10th-Aug-2012 11:05 pm (UTC)
No he can't be confined to a show with rules

We need jeah!: adventures with Ryan lochte



Oblig phlochte comment

I'm out
myxwill 10th-Aug-2012 11:05 pm (UTC)
NO! He needs to train so he can win all the medals!
2cutelena 10th-Aug-2012 11:21 pm (UTC)
yes, ia
chihaya19 10th-Aug-2012 11:06 pm (UTC)


myxwill 10th-Aug-2012 11:06 pm (UTC)
The second one is ~profound~
chihaya19 10th-Aug-2012 11:08 pm (UTC)
i didn't understand the purpose of living until i read his tweets tbh
chuk_is_dazzled 10th-Aug-2012 11:07 pm (UTC)
SO POETIC
poop_of_death 10th-Aug-2012 11:07 pm (UTC)
LMFAO wtf?!
daydream11 10th-Aug-2012 11:09 pm (UTC)
My Ryan-to-English translator is improving, and after giving the second one serious consideration (no, really), I think he means you have to be gentle and thoughtful and purposeful when it comes to love in order to get to the good stuff, because otherwise you'd be left with something very bitter and hard to work with.

HA. THERE. SOLVED.

x_butterfly19_x 10th-Aug-2012 11:09 pm (UTC)
Is there a source for these gems of wisdom?
expromqueen 10th-Aug-2012 11:25 pm (UTC)
reminds me of deep thoughts by jack handey but w/out the proper grammar and spelling :P

ayajedi 12th-Aug-2012 10:59 pm (UTC)
lol!!!
ohsofierce_x3 10th-Aug-2012 11:06 pm (UTC)
myxwill 10th-Aug-2012 11:07 pm (UTC)
The whole swimming team with the exception of that ugly British looking guy and Phelps at most angles is fine!
kurtvonnegut 10th-Aug-2012 11:32 pm (UTC)
lmao british looking
wauwy 10th-Aug-2012 11:10 pm (UTC)
superior ofc, but that's what he is compared to anyone.
daydream11 10th-Aug-2012 11:11 pm (UTC)
Forgive me lord, for I have sinned.
ichdontthinksoo 10th-Aug-2012 11:12 pm (UTC)
flawless human being.
rheya_kelvin 10th-Aug-2012 11:45 pm (UTC)
Nathan would NEVER!!
zipster 11th-Aug-2012 12:36 am (UTC)
oh my gaga.
evridis 11th-Aug-2012 01:41 am (UTC)
YESSSSSSSSSS
x_butterfly19_x 10th-Aug-2012 11:06 pm (UTC)
I was only recently inducted and it's like...I can't get over it

x_butterfly19_x 10th-Aug-2012 11:07 pm (UTC)
HIS SHOES ARE GOING TO LIGHT UP THE SKY
chuk_is_dazzled 10th-Aug-2012 11:12 pm (UTC)
lawd he is tacky as hell and i love him
x_butterfly19_x 10th-Aug-2012 11:15 pm (UTC)
It is amazing
yummymarsbars 10th-Aug-2012 11:23 pm (UTC)
He is so fun to like! Welcome to the good side
bradentastic 10th-Aug-2012 11:56 pm (UTC)
"rockstar. i'm letting u know the REAL ryan lochte."

omfg
zipster 11th-Aug-2012 12:37 am (UTC)
his life is like light up sneakers, if he keeps moving he'll shine, but it's when he stops is when the lights go out
lovefifteen 11th-Aug-2012 05:53 am (UTC)
rock star SQUARED
wauwy 10th-Aug-2012 11:07 pm (UTC)
I still like him.

ebenetwo 10th-Aug-2012 11:14 pm (UTC)
me too spouse

like he can live in the other wing of the mansion you and i will share with nathan
wauwy 10th-Aug-2012 11:16 pm (UTC)
And what of Michael Phelps?

I'm assuming James McAvoy will be in a separate house.
winegums 10th-Aug-2012 11:21 pm (UTC)
he's like a big, really dumb puppy. So dumb that he's practially too stupid to live, but well-intentioned and will bring you back dead stuff from outside as presents because it wants to please you.

tl; dr - he's dumb as a dodo but I cannot hate.
rheya_kelvin 10th-Aug-2012 11:48 pm (UTC)
He's not unlikeable at all, actually. But he's too dumb and nice to thrive in Hollywood or the entertainment industry in general. They'll eat him alive there, or worst, turn him into a jaded asshole.
I hope for his sake that he keeps his focus on swimming.
lovefifteen 11th-Aug-2012 05:54 am (UTC)
same

nhft sudden hatred of ryan bc of jezebel's shit article. they fail to understand that douches are malicious assholes while ryan is just goofy. he is too damn much w/ fish swimming upward
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