01:54 PM EDT on Thursday, June 16, 2005

Krisily Kennedy may not have been the final choice of TV's The Bachelo r in this year's finale. But the Rhode Islander handled her televised rejection with the style and grace of a winner. See what she had to say in our June 16, 2005, online chat about her experiences and her future plans. Thanks to all who participated!

Krisily Kennedy typing in responses during the online chat today.

BER: You did a great job and handled yourself with style and grace when you were not chosen. Would you consider being the next Bachelorette? If not, why? If so, why? You've had the experience ...then you could be "in control" of your own situation.

Krisily Kennedy: Thank You so much for your support. It has been brought up, doing the bachelorette, but at this point I would have to say no. For one, I am not sure I am ready to leave my friends and family for another four months, and two I have recently started a new relationship with my best friend and it is going great.

creepieguy: You handled it with class. Not getting chosen was a blessing it would have ended your carreer. Your 25 live your life, keep your feet on the ground, love will find you sooner or later.
Krisily Kennedy: Thanks for your support. You're right not getting chosen was a blessing because Love has found me and has been very gracious.

Jizack: Hello, I worked with you at Mardi Gras. I was the DJ taking over for Steve for awhile. You were great on the Bachelor. I would have never rejected you. Jack
Krisily Kennedy: Thank you for watching and supporting me, we have all been dumped in life i just happened to get dumped on live television. It wasn't bad.

firejim99: Krisily where did you or currently work ?? Was it at Mardi Gras???
Krisily Kennedy: I was working at my cousin's hair salon. I have worked at Mardi Gras (a nightclub in Cranston) for three years and still work there every weekend.

bonjovi: Hi Krisily,
I watched the show faithfully and I was just wondering if Charlie is as nice as he seemed on tv. He seems like a perfect gentleman and a fun guy. Also, did you meet anyone who you'll stay in touch with? While watching each week, I have to say I think that you were the most down-to-earth person and it was Charlie's loss. I'm also from the same area as you are and my daughter and I got a kick out of the fact that you're from Warwick too!
Take Care,
Donna

Krisily Kennedy: Thank you so much for watching every week. It feels great to get support even after the show is over.Charlie was great, he was definitely a guy I could be friends with but probably not anything long term. I have kept in touch with a few girls but I have spoken to Sara B the most. She and Charlie are doing great.

iansoxfaninr: Krisily, congrats on the impressive dignity and personal growth you displayed during the show. You did Rhode Island proud! What are your plans for the future, and have you been deluged with requests for dates after your national exposure? Also, why no mention of your previous work on Sox broadcasts? Good luck!!
Krisily Kennedy: Thank you so much. I did grow up a lot while we were filming and it made it all worth it. I honestly have not been asked on to many dates but I am not looking either. My best friend and I have recently started dating and he is the most amazing man in RI. We are moving to LA together in hopefully september so I can persue my career. I hope to be on TV a little more frequently. The Sox was great but they probably didn't get the OK from NESN to talk about it. Either that or it could have been a network thing, who knows with those crazy television shows. Keep watching for me.

country: what did you do with the bracelet that the bachlor gave you?
Krisily Kennedy: Well, I have not worn it. I have saved it in a box full of memories. I think it is better there than on my wrist.

sweetness34: Dear Krisily, just wondering if you've started dating again ? And if so any 1 serious @ this time?
Krisily Kennedy : Yes. I have started dating again. My best friend, Paul ,and I have started dating, and it has been wonderful. We have been friends for three years so he knows me very well and has been extremely supportive of me thru everything. I would say it is pretty serious. Wish us luck!

joyus: Hi Krissily!
I'm still shocked you weren't picked, but better things are coming for you.
I want to know if you have an agent yet and if so who it is. And as a "Waw-wick" girl do you find being from a small state is beneficial in these reality shows?
Best of luck in your future!
Kris
Krisily Kennedy: While I was in LA I did look for agents but did not sign any contracts. I have a few people looking for work for me but no definites yet. I think being from a small state definitely helps you be more aggressive on these shows, but if Charlie didn' t like me, it wouldn't have mattered where I was from.

gudoeno: What has life been like since you've been back? How did your father who wasent shown on t.v, feel about you doing a reality show?
Krisily Kennedy: Life has been very hectic since I have been home, but fun. People recognize me and feel like they have known me forever. It is great. My father was exrtremely supportive of me doing the show. The only reason he was not included was because of the producers, they had total control of everything. I had no clue who I would see when I came home to RI.

Trisha: Is there anything you regret not doing or doing during the show?
Krisily Kennedy: No, I do not have any regrets about the show. I feel I was portrayed exactly as I am and had so much fun. I actually grew up a lot while I was there .

mummy: Now that you are back home are you taking good care of harley and cleaning your room.
Krisily Kennedy: Yes my puppy Harley is well taken care of and my room is clean for the first time since October. But thanks to my mom and bob, she was cared for while I was away, too.

beth: How did the other women competing treat you? We can only imagine, but I'd bet it could get pretty nasty toward the end.
Krisily Kennedy: Actually the girls were great they sometimes made my day easier. The only problems I really had were with Sara W. Other than that most of the girls I hope to keep in touch with.

jennie71379: Hey Krisily!! I don't know if you'll remember me but this is Jen Palazzo from CJCR! Remember me? I just wanted to let you know that over the last few years at least, I've been so excited to hear what you've been up to-Miss RI and then The Batchelor?! I always thought you were a big sweetheart and I wanted to see how you were doing!
Krisily Kennedy: Hi jennie, Thanks for keeping up with my crazy life. I have been very blessed with the opportunities I have been given in the past couple of years. Keep watching hopefully there is alot more to come.

beej2333: Are you more careful now when dating after your experience on "The Bachelor"?

Krisily Kennedy: My expectations are definitely a lot higher. I will not settle anymore.

beej2333: What do you look in a guy when dating?
Krisily Kennedy: Well that is a tough one. I want honesty, respect. sincerity and unconditional love. It is so important to love to laugh and have fun. And of course it is important to be attracted to one another.

Belinda: Do you still keep contact with any of the girls from the show. And is the show exactly what we see or are you told what to do or say?
Krisily Kennedy: Yes I have spoken to a few of the girls since the show has ended. And yes what you see is definitely what we saw. ABC did a great job of portraying us the way we were good or bad.

john: Krisily, Hi my wife and I enjoyed watching you on the batchelor...We also enjoy watching you on THE RIDE. Now that you have your motorcycle license, when will you be riding your own Harley-Davidson. Good Luck. John-
Krisily Kennedy: John, Thanks for watching every week. If I win the lottery I will get my own harley and be riding really soon. But if not I will be just watching everyone else RIDE by.

KATHY M.: given the track record of reality show romances ,what do you think that the future will hold for charlie & sarah ?
Krisily Kennedy: Well, so far so good. I have spoken to sara a couple of times and she is still so much in love. I wish them so much luck, they are two amazing people. I think they will be jusr fine!!

Call Me Mama: Has being a participant on The Bachelor changed your point of view on what is important in life?
Krisily Kennedy : Absolutely, I have grown up so much the thing that may have seemed important before have definitely been put in prospective.

smitty9: what happened to the NESN gig?
Krisily Kennedy : It was only for one season. But I hear they might want to interview me this season, wouldn't that be great !

mike87: I was wondering what your future plans are?
Krisily Kennedy: Moving to LA in hopefully September to pursue my career on television.

lida: do you want to be a star?
Krisily Kennedy: A star? Well I do want a steady career in TV. I would like to be a household name and get a paycheck every week so I can live comfortably and not struggle anymore. So if that is your deffinition of a star than, yes, sign me up!

dancer: Has your family recuperated from all the hoopla???
Krisily Kennedy: My family is doing great, they are so excited still. We had so much fun and it is something we all will never forget.

lida: Were you relieved that you didn't win?
Krisily Kennedy Well I guess a little. I knew when he was breaking up with me I would be OK because my heart did not belong to Charlie and his heart did not belong to me either. I won in the long run, I found my prince charming right at home.

LindaM: Hi Krisily. Will you and Charlie keep in touch? Do you think he will make it with Sarah?
Krisily Kennedy: I don't think Charlie and I will keep in touch but sara and I definitely! I think will do great.

mikec: Hi Krisily- were you on the Red Sox pre-game show last year? If so, how come you are not still there??
Krisily Kennedy : Yes, I was on the pre game show last year. I guess they wanted someone new this season, who knows, maybe they will ask me back?

wizzle71: So being that you were on the bachelor, have a lot of guys come into Mardi Gras and asked you on Dates?
Krisily Kennedy : Nope, maybe I send off the I'm taken vibe?

Nanasfriends: We think you were great! We are extremely proud of you. And we think you handled yourself very well on the last show. We all think that you looked beautiful and classy!
Krisily Kennedy : Thank you so much I have a classy family, I have learned from the best!

Jbaby: Hi Kris, as a member of your family , I just want you to know how proud we are of you. Love you.....
Krisily Kennedy: Thanks Auntie Jill, You guys have been so supportive of me thru everything. I can't thank you enough!!

bmm13289: Hi Krisily, First i would like to say that you did an amazing job on the final show. I have to ask did you have a feeling he was going to pick Sara? Also I met you quite awhile ago when you went to school with my brother Chuck! Best of luck to you, Barbara
Krisily Kennedy: Thanks for your support. I did have a feeling but thats all it was. I had no concrete evidence, just a gut feeling. You know how it is if a guy doesn't call for a week it usually means he is no longer interested.

Carol: Hi Krisily,
I thought you were great on the show. How is your grandmother and are you sorry you did not take her advice?
Krisily Kennedy: Nana is great and I have no regrets at all with the show !

gdma: Hey Kris As a good friend of yours and a former fellow co-worker cheryl and I woulld like to say we were so proud of you and were happy to have you back home. Greg
Krisily Kennedy: Greg, you guys are the best and I will get better at keeping in touch I promise. Good luck with the baby and thanks for all of your support!

Sweetpea: Hi Krisily! I wish the best for you and your future. You did a great job! I hope you find someone that really loves you for who you are and not because you are somewhat a celebrity.
Krisily Kennedy: Thanks and I have. My best friend who has been there even before I was on TV. Wish me luck.

Terry B: Krisily, you actually did my make-up for my friend Missy's wedding (you used to work w/her)- anyway, I couldn't believe it was you on The Bachelor. I was channel surfing one night & saw you & I thought you looked so familiar- and sure enough it was a native Rhode Islander on the show! You seemed to be completely yourself (not like that other girl, Sarah) and you took the rejection A LOT better than I would- for sure! Hopefully the publicity will get you in "the business" & I wish you all the success.
Krisily Kennedy: Thanks terry I hope it does too. If not I will be moving a long way from home to see landslides!

happenings: hi krisily, i was very proud of how you represented r.i. on the show. you spoke well and seem very intelligent as well as fun......have you been approached to be the bachelorette on your own show like trista?

Krisily Kennedy: It has been mentioned but it is not something I am interested in doing.

motleyfan: Were you in the show for fame or for love?
Krisily Kennedy: A little of both why not kill two birds with one stone right?

Courtney: Have you always lived in Warwick, RI?
Krisily Kennedy: No I used to live in Cranston, RI

AndreaPanciera: Krisily -- I noticed you are no longer blonde. Did you change your hair color so folks wouldn't recognize you?
Krisily Kennedy: No, I wanted to go back to my roots. Blondes are over-rated. I have more fun as a brunnette!

AndreaPanciera: Any last questions for Krisily? She will be heading out shortly. Thanks for all your questions.

Courtney: Was this your first Gaspee Days Parade - how did you like it?
Krisily Kennedy: Actually I was in the Gaspee Parade two years ago. I try to go every year but it is sometimes hard for me to get up that early after bartending the night before.

LindaM: I heard through the grapevine that you knew that Charlie was going to pick Sarah before the final show aired. Is this true?

Krisily Kennedy: No, I wish I did. It would have made my life so much easier. I had a gut feeling but that was it.

AndreaPanciera: Thanks everyone for your questions. Krisily was pleasantly surprised by everyone's input. Thanks again.