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.[1][2] On December 29, 2008, it was announced Rock of Love Bus would be the final Rock of Love.[3]
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.[4] The truck crossed over the median and into oncoming traffic on Interstate 57 near West Frankfort, Illinois.[5] The truck hit a pickup truck and a sports-utility vehicle.[5] 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.[5] The driver was charged with driving with a suspended license and moving violations.[4][5] No other Rock of Love employees or crew were involved. According to a statement by VH1, Michaels asked that production be temporarily suspended.[6]
Contestants in bold indicates that they received V.I.P. Access/Passes.
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.
In Episode 1, Bret did not have a call-out order . Names are listed in alphabetical order since he called out the bottom seven first while the rest of the girls got on the bus for the next stop.
^[m] In Episode 4, Maria was forced to withdraw from the competition for medical reasons.
In Episode 5, upon announcing the new girls are safe, Bret said "Detroit" (Jenny), "Spo-Kami" (Kami), and "Brooklyn" (Jamie) were all safe.
In Episodes 5–6, even though the voiceover listed her name as "Jennifer" she was known as "Jenny" to the cast and Bret.
^[k] In Episode 7, Kami decided she wasn't ready for Bret's lifestyle and left the tour. Names are listed in alphabetical order since Kelsey was called down first and was eliminated.
^[a] In Episode 9, Bret had Ashley's pass in his hand ready to give to her, but first asked her where she stood with her ex. After Ashley hesitates, Bret decided to end her tour.
In Episode 11, all of the girls went on a date with Bret.
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.[18]
Constandina: Constandina had previously told Bret that she had taken a religious vow of abstinence and would not have "all the way sex" for years.
Megan: Megan gave Bret stuffed animals during the challenge, which didn't appeal to him.
Samantha: She was very nervous and stumbled her words during the wedding vow challenge. It was also hinted that she wasn't confident or noticeable enough.
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.[18]
Maria: Maria had a medical condition and had to be rushed to the hospital between episodes.
Marcia: Bret didn't have much of a connection with her and felt she was only there to party. Marcia also gave away a gift during the concert that Bret had given her.
Eight Is Not Enough
First aired February 8, 2009
The eight left become eleven when Michaels brings in new blood to amp the competition.[18]
Kami: Ashley had gone into Bret's room for what the viewers assume is sex. This upset Kami and made her realize that she wasn't ready for Bret's lifestyle.
Kelsey: After Kelsey's meltdown, it convinced Bret that he was too young and couldn't handle the pressure of the show anymore.
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.[18]
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.
Brittanya's Ex Royal T discloses that he and Brittanya 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. It's revealed that Ashley still lives with her ex James, and he claims they still sleep together.[18]
Brittanya: Brittanya tried to assault Heather and spat on Ambre. Bret let her go because he didn't like her disrespecting his friends.
Ashley: Bret had Ashley's pass in his hand ready to give to her, but first asked her where she stood with her ex. After Ashley hesitated, Bret decided to end her tour.
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.[18]
Beverly: She became too emotional and "was more in love with the idea of being in love with a rockstar".
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.[18]
Dates: Bret takes each girl on an individual date.
Mindy's Date: Tango lessons, dinner, walk along the beach, and an overnight stay in Bret's room.
Taya's Date: A zip-line excursion, dinner, and drinks in Bret's room.
Bret's Rock of Love: Taya
Eliminated: Mindy
Reunion Show
First aired April 19, 2009
22 girls (1 did not attend), reunite for the reunion stage. The contestants look back, becoming emotional and even violent as they share memories of the experience.[18]
Ashley Klarich, Beverly Palmer, Brittaney Starr, Brittanya O'Campo, Farrah Sinclair, Gia Lynn, Marcia Alves, and Natasha McCollum all appeared on Charm School with Ricki Lake. Ashley and Marcia were first and second runners-up respectively.
Marcia Alves was a contestant on the canceled third season of "I Love Money", where it is believed she was eliminated on the first episode. She also appeared on the show's fourth season, where she was eliminated on the fourth episode.
Mindy Hall and Brittanya O'Campo appeared on the fourth season of I Love Money in which Mindy won and Brittanya came in sixth place.
