Directed by Matt Bordofsky No. of episodes 13 Air date January 4, 2009 | Cinematography Brian Steimle Number of episodes 13 | |
Executive producer(s) Cris AbregoMark CroninBen SamekFor VH1:Leah HorwitzJill HolmesKristen KellyJeff Olde Running time 90 minutes (Premiere)60 minutes(including commercials) Winner |
Rock of love bus with bret michaels all 20 contestants
Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels is the third season of Rock of Love with Bret Michaels and was confirmed by VH1's website in a blog on July 16, 2008. In the show, eligible women live on tour buses and travel with Bret Michaels, competing for his attention and affection. The show premiered on January 4, 2009. On December 29, 2008 it was announced Rock of Love Bus would be the final Rock of Love. Ultimately, Bret Michaels selected Taya Parker to be his "Rock of Love."
Contents
- Rock of love bus with bret michaels all 20 contestants
- Production and legal problems
- Elimination Order
- Hustle on the Bustle
- Fifteen Weddings and Three Funerals
- Its Babes on Ice
- Roadies
- Eight Is Not Enough
- Mud Bowl III
- Truck Stop Games
- Bikini Day Care
- Exes and Ohs
- Duet to Me One More Time
- Double Dates
- Brets Rock of Love III
- Reunion Show
- After the show
- References
Production and legal problems
On September 28, 2008 a truck driven by a roadie hauling equipment for Rock of Love Bus caused an accident when the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The truck crossed over the median and into oncoming traffic on Interstate 57 near West Frankfort, Illinois. The truck hit a pickup truck and a sports-utility vehicle. The two 19-year-old college students in the sports-utility vehicle were killed, and the two individuals in the pickup truck were seriously injured. The driver was charged with driving with a suspended license and moving violations. No other Rock of Love employees or crew were involved. According to a statement by VH1, Michaels asked that production be temporarily suspended.
Elimination Order
The contestant won the competition. The contestant won a solo date with Bret. The contestant won a group date with Bret. The contestant was eliminated. The contestant was going to receive a pass, but was eliminated. The contestant won a date with Bret, but was eliminated. The contestant won a date with Bret, but was eliminated before the elimination ceremony began. The contestant voluntarily withdrew from the competition. The contestant was added by Bret in Episode 5.
Hustle on the Bustle
First aired January 4, 2009 (2.1M viewers)
Michaels takes the show on the road. As he tours, a second bus brings along the women vying for his attention. The contest is specifically engineered to reflect the challenges of life on the road.
Elimination Reasons
Fifteen Weddings and Three Funerals
First aired January 11, 2009
After all 15 recite their wedding vows, three girls must stay behind.
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It's Babes on Ice
First aired January 18, 2009
There's a chill in the air as the 12 remaining contestants vie on ice against University of Illinois Women's Hockey [Club] and special guest player, Lacey. Tempers catch fire when one of the contestants is accused of secretly calling a boyfriend.
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Roadies
First aired January 25, 2009
The ten remaining girls play roadie, racing to clear the stage. Winners get better seats at Michaels' concert.
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Eight Is Not Enough
First aired February 8, 2009
The eight left become eleven when Michaels brings in new blood to amp the competition.
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Mud Bowl III
First aired February 15, 2009
The contestants split into teams for a Mudbowl, with Michaels and the most valuable player going solo overnight.
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Truck Stop Games
First aired March 1, 2009
The contestants divide into three teams for competitive truck stop games.
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Bikini Day Care
First aired March 8, 2009
The seven remaining competitors take care of children at a pool party in Panama City Beach, Florida.
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Exes and Oh's
First aired March 15, 2009 (2.4M viewers)
Two women from Michaels' past, ex-girlfriend Ambre and runner-up Heather from the first Rock of Love, question the men of the competitors' past. Ashley's Ex James discloses that he and Ashley had sex right before she left for the competition. Beverly freaked out her Ex-Husband did not show up and disclosed she was a teen mother at 17. Jaz, Taya's Ex ends up having an angry outburst. Mindy admits she cheated in her past relationship.
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Duet to Me One More Time
First aired March 22, 2009
The four remaining girls sing along with Michaels with lyrics they've written to one of his songs.
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Double Dates
First aired April 5, 2009
As the finale approaches, Michaels and the remaining three contestants try fantasy dates, but competition between the girls is escalating as the end draws near.
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Bret's Rock of Love III
First aired April 12, 2009 (3.2M viewers)
The two remaining contestants, Taya and Mindy, join Michaels in the Dominican Republic for their final chance to win him.
Reunion Show
First aired April 19, 2009
In the reunion show, the contestants look back, becoming emotional and even violent as they share memories of the experience.