 As you may have read in
a previous issue, I have finally fallen victim to
becoming somewhat of an addict to a new reality
show, but as I also said, in a roundabout
fashion: Sweet Home Alabama isn’t just the
cookie cutter, run of the mill dating show that
you typically see on television. While it’s
very unusual for me to have a “show,”
that I regularly watch, I faithfully watched all
8 episodes of Season 2. At the conclusion,
Tribble chose sweet country girl Tristan Smith
who seemed to be the perfect match for him, and
one of the clear favorite contestants of viewers.
While the first two seasons will never be
forgotten by the cast and fans alike, season 3 is
of course now the main focus. This time it’s
22 guys (11 from the country and 11 from the
city) competing for the heart of Paige Duke
(former Nascar spokes model and a true to the
outdoors country girl) who was another favorite
contestant from season 2. Paige had known Tribble
previously from their college days, but in the
end they both seemed to decide that their
feelings for one another did not go beyond the
friendship level. Paige walked away with class
and her head held high, and is undoubtedly
ecstatic to be the bachelorette for season 3.
So far, we have watched 3 city and 2 country boys
be sent packing. While, I am normally pretty good
at the elimination challenge and tend to read
people well, two of her five being sent home kind
of blindsided me. Like the last 2 seasons, there
is always a “villain” or a trouble
maker in the house, but the majority of them seem
to get along and befriend one another like they
have in the previous two seasons. This
season’s “most disliked contestant
award” definitely goes to New York City boy,
Shaun Bigos. He seems so stuck on himself that
I’m certain he would be flattered to receive
the award I’ve just given him.
Everyone from a Hollywood actor, to a pro poker
player, to a racecar driver, to musicians, to
businessmen, to true cowboys, all there for the
same reason: to win Paige’s heart. Early
raved about favorites seem to be charming country
boys, Alabama cowboy Bubba Thompson, Arkansas
cowboy Shaun Smith and Minnesota farmer Jeremiah
James Korfe. Dustin Tavella seems to win the
“city votes” by a landslide, as he has
not only shared that he is a musician and a
Christian missionary, but that he chooses to
remain abstinent. It also helps that Dustin
clearly treats everyone with respect. I also must
note that we have a couple Nashville contestants
representing us well this season. The genuine and
likable personalities of Donny Fallgatter
(Country Musician– former lead singer of
KingBilly) and Seth Tidwell (Promotions company
owner in Murfreesboro, TN) stand out on the show.
Although Seth was sent home after episode two, he
walked away with dignity and grace, hopeful for
his future.
So far we have watched Paige’s hopefuls
fight it out, while some obvious friendships and
connections have formed. We have also watched her
have her three, one on one dates. Chemistry was
in the air when cowboy Shaun Smith secured the
first date and kiss with Paige. Unfortunately
Shaun received news soon after that his horse and
best friend “Credit Card” that had been
stolen, was found dead because of a ruthless act
that was committed. Paige and fellow country boys
offered Shaun comfort, and she told Shaun she
would like him to stay if he can. Paige also
seemed to enjoy her date with country boy Landon
“Tex” Chase, but sent city gentleman
David Ellerman home after deciding she just
didn’t feel “it.” Next week’s
previews show things heating up yet again as
Paige grows closer with some of the city boys. It
is indeed true that Paige has dated a city boy
before and has traveled the world, so perhaps the
right city boy could persuade her? So the
question is: Will she go for the big city lights
or will her heart remain in the south?
Find out by watching CMT on Friday
nights at 8 pm!
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