The Bachelor: shirt off, ratings up...

This is such a cheap ratings stunt on ABC's part. And God bless 'em for it!
Andy Baldwin, the latest and perhaps best yet to headline "The Bachelor" will be shirtless in much of next Monday's episode, reports JustJared.com. I think the whole premise of the show is ridiculous and someone demeaning but, hey, I like watching Andy who has completed the Iron Man Triathlon six times!
So here is the circumstances that lead to him being shirtless: Seven women strip down to bikinis and short-shorts to show Iron Man Andy their athletic side, as they passionately compete in a mini-triathlon, including swimming, biking and running events in Santa Monica. The winner scores a romantic stroll on the beach with Andy, as the losers can only look on with envy. Then one lucky bachelorette is singled out to spend a romantic evening aboard the Bachelor’s private yacht.
Lucky bitch.

ABC reports that 9.8 million people tuned in to watch Andy and gave the the show its biggest premiere since 2004. This season also scored 19% better than fall’s The Bachelor.