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?

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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?!

chihaya19 10th-Aug-2012 11:09 pm (UTC)

from this brilliant tumblr: http://ryanlochtetweets.tumblr.com/

i wish i thought of it tbh

poop_of_death 10th-Aug-2012 11:10 pm (UTC)

oh my dear Lordy Lord LMAO

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.

chihaya19 10th-Aug-2012 11:11 pm (UTC)

that's a very nice sentiment. sadly you are 10000 times smarter and/or more articulate than ryan

lovinewan 11th-Aug-2012 01:25 am (UTC)

Lol yeah I was thinking of it too today. So going along with your thoughts.... you can't rush into it. You have to take your time to get to the good stuff.

gliu_stick 11th-Aug-2012 05:16 am (UTC)

But knowing Lochte, he probably is making some horrible pun about "peeling" the love rather than aggressively rushing into it... Or maybe my IQ is just too close to his. :(((