Andy Baldwin, Tessa Horst Discuss Their Love, Future Plans
He's not an Italian prince, heir to a big tire company's fortune or a mediocre football player like the men who came before him.
Still, Andy Baldwin proved to be a knight in shining armor on the season finale as he knelt down and offered up a 2-carat diamond to his lovely leading lady, Tessa Horst.
During a press tour to celebrate their love, Baldwin - a Naval doctor - and his bride-to-be spoke with Us Weekly about what they've learned since he dispatched Bevin Powers and chose Tessa on The Bachelor, as well as what's next on tap for the happy pair.
Us Weekly: Congratulations! You both must be so thrilled after having to keep your relationship a secret since the show wrapped in March. What do you have planned now that America knows that you are in love and engaged?
Andy Baldwin: We've been walking around New York and I've been screaming it at the top of my lungs! It's not a secret any longer! We finished the show two months ago and to have to watch it all over again and it's been really hard - especially on Tessa - to have all that drudged up.
Tessa Horst: It's a huge relief to have it over. It's been great moving forward with Andy since the show's been wrapping, but it was hard that everyone around us was watching it as if it was present. We're really excited to move forward from here.
Us Weekly: You no doubt learned quite a bit about each other during the course of the show, but what have you learned about each other since?
Andy Baldwin: We've learned a lot! [Laughs] We've seen each other four times and talked to each other over the phone [while the show was airing]. We've definitely commented how much better we know each other now than we did at the end of the show. The risk we took in getting engaged is getting better and better. There are some things Tessa has found out about me...
Tessa Horst: Andy snores! [Laughs] He wakes up at 5 a.m. every morning, as if that's a normal time to get up and start your day!
Andy Baldwin: Tessa's a good cook! [Pause] And she sweats a lot from her armpits! [Laughs]
Us Weekly: Andy, last time we spoke, you told me you were anxious to find a new workout buddy to jog and watch Hawaiian sunsets with. Have you been home to Hawaii yet?
Andy Baldwin: I was back at home in Hawaii the day we finished filming and back to work the next day in my uniform taking care of my guys. I've done a few media trips back and forth, but I'm really excited to welcome Tessa back. We're going home this Friday for Memorial Day weekend and plan to give her a big aloha welcome!
Us Weekly: Lastly, what will make your reality TV romance work when previous reality couples' romances fizzled?
Andy Baldwin: We've found true love. We're real people and that's what it comes down to. We're very optimistic and more in love now than ever. That's such a great feeling!
Tessa Horst: We were realistic going through the process and there were few surprises. I felt by the time the show wrapped that I knew who Andy was and he knew who I was. That wasn't going to change.
May 24th, 2007 6:10 AM
great news congrats to you both i loved watching you both fall in love and now ready to be married . take care and again con grats to andy and tessa.
May 24th, 2007 12:56 PM
Congratulations Andy And Tessa. Tessa you were smart to be hesitant until you got to know Andy better. And Andy thanks for not picking the needy girls.
I hope you have a very happy life together.
Aloha! From Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
May 24th, 2007 2:55 PM
I am soooo glad that you picked Tessa. She was by far the most sophisticated what you see is what you get girl there. Congratulations to you both and I look forward to updates every now and then.
May 24th, 2007 4:27 PM
I was extremely uncomfortable with Andys interview with Devan after his engagement, He kept his hand on her saying he would always have her in his heart etc knee and hugs'etc. I thought when she was driven away in the limo, it was goodbye devan....
May 24th, 2007 6:53 PM
samantha... the girl's name was bevin.... not devan. but thats great that people are posting who haven't even watched the show more than a once. LOL
May 24th, 2007 8:17 PM
Andy, Thank you for your service to our Country. Your love and dedication is seen in your actions. You are truly a hero for the USA. Thank you!!!!
Andy and Tessa, I am so happy for you. I do believe and pray that you have a wonderful life together.
Tessa, Thank you for being true to yourself. You approached this journey with sincerity and honesty. I know that your family and friends are very proud of you. You love big; it just takes you a while to get there. You go girl...
Andy, I want to say that I picked Tessa the first night for you because of the muffin joke and the way you sought her out that evening. You love with your eyes. In every episode, your eyes were full of admiration and love for her. Andy, you are the best Bachelor of all. You are compassionate/respectful/ and gentle. Most men would have moved on from Tessa because she was not a forward person. You are a true knight and every ladies dream!! You showed respect to every woman. Thank you for showing us that chivalry is not dead....
Congratulations and best wishes....
May 25th, 2007 7:07 AM
To Tessa and Andy,
Just reviewing all your blogs on diff sites; and youtube videos over and over about your love; and i am so happy for you both may your love bloom each day to the rest of your life. and have lots of kids; my teen twin boys think i'm crazy playing your youtube that Valen made for you over and over. but i admire your commitment that you made and hope to see the wedding bells on the horizon before christmas.
Take care and Best for the future.
May 25th, 2007 9:18 AM
I was very happy to see that Andy chose Tessa. I feel that he did have a connction with Bevin however like his Grandfather asked "will it be hard to always have to live up to that kind of energy. " Relationships go thru many changes and if there is not more than physical attraction things can go sour very quickly. Not everything can be solved by passion, ie financial decions, how to raise children, household duties, etc. I think that Andy and Tessa's passion is strong just more private. There is nothing wrong with that.
May 25th, 2007 9:22 AM
Andy & Tessa,
What a gorgeous pair of LOVERS you are--are hearts all throb for the two of you!! Andy you CHOSE the right girl, never doubt it! You saw through all the plots, phoniness, giddiness, and chemistry and true love is none of those. Tessa is a class act and will be a wonderful military wife. Bevin was a lovely girl, but looked too worldly and liberal for you. Your grandfather and sister were very wise counsel for you. I was shocked how your grandma was so enamored of Bevin though on such a short visit. May your love & marriage bloom & prosper. Best wishes for a happy life (though there will be ups and downs--just weather them and ride out the storms; they WILL come) and may you have lovely, healthy children! Can we please be privy to her welcome to Hawaii Luau and the wedding PLEASE?!!!!
May 25th, 2007 10:36 AM
Andy and Tessa -
CONGRATULATIONS! This is the first year I've watched the Bachelor. I am old enough to be your mom, and then some. It seemed as if every woman on the show, by their actions, were screaming "pick me; pick me", but Tessa you stood out because by your actions, you were saying, "Will I pick Andy?", and I think you sensed that, Andy, and you saw enough in her to know that she is not needy, knows what she's about and does not compromise herself. You knew she was a keeper from the start (it doesn't hurt that she's beautful either!)I sense you both have strong character, which will get you through many issues throughout your lives together. Remember, falling in love happens, but staying in love is a decision, and your character will get you through the days you don't feel very much in love (happens to all couples), and the feelings of being in love will surely return. Your grandfather gave you very sage advice when he told you to look 5, 10, 15 years down the road. You've picked the winner, and she picked a winner when she decided it was safe to open her heart and take a chance. Remember, anything you don't have to work very hard for, is usually easier to lose. My best wishes to you both for many many years of happiness.
May 25th, 2007 4:05 PM
Oh my God..I was so addicted to both of you..And i am still addicted now & I don't know when it will end...Tessa..i was rooting for her from the very beginning..Good that Andy chose her..You are so good for each other..i can sense it...May you have a blessed union someday..Please get married soon..
May 26th, 2007 1:02 PM
I worry about Tessa. Andy telling Bevin he loved her and will always love her and what's up with all the leg rubbing and hugging. DANGER DANGER Tessa. I believe he only picked Tessa because of Bevin's religious beliefs, and her divorce. Yes Bevin 'played' Andy, by using sex, instead of being upfront and honest from the beginning. BUT I STILL SAY TO TESSA DANGER DANGER = Andy is not through with Bevin. Anday better hurry I think Bevin is going to be the next BACHELORETTE. I don't see a wedding in the future.
May 26th, 2007 11:24 PM
Congratulations Tessa and Andy. Tessa, forgive Andy for his openness with Bevin, Danielle and others. To have a real chance to find a mate, he HAD to jump in the deep end and open himself up. Because of this, of course, he developed serious feelings and love for more than one and he will have to "detox". Do not worry about jumping into the Navy wife role. I did it in 1972 - knew nothing about the military life and ended up 8 years in Hawaii. My two youngest were born there. I really loved it and my husband enjoyed showing me the ropes. I met him in San Diego in Feb, married him in June, was pregnant in August, moved to HI the next Dec with a baby.You WILL NOT lose yourself - I went to the U of H while there and continued my studies. Best Wishes!
May 26th, 2007 11:32 PM
Congrats, you two!! This is the first season my wife and I watched the show and I picked Tessa from the start because she had the qualities I would have wanted. As the show progressed it was clear it was what you wanted also. The world is still looking for genuine, caring, honest men and classy, reserved, confident women who know the value of true love and are willing to let romance build. She is your queen, always treat her that way. And Tessa, he is your King, always honor him. We are looking forward to hearing more about your success in the future.
May 27th, 2007 7:35 AM
I am so happy that Andy choose Tessa altho I have some reservations that warrants a second look at the whole situation. Will it last down the road. Remember romance blooms in Hawaii and that really is not the real world either. Will Tessa wake up one morning and find the bloom gone. Will Andy realize that Tessa is really not the one for him, good cook or not. Am I old fashioned or what that the women of today are sleeping with their guys before marriage. What if there is a breakup....you gave your virginity away on a flim flam. Remember what i said ...Hawaii is not the real world either.
May 27th, 2007 5:00 PM
I am so happy Andy picked Tessa. I felt Bevin was too "open" and felt it's came on way too much to him. Nothing like getting to know someone before being so touchy... and she wasn't too honest either.
Tessa is cute,educated and seems very sweet. I think they have a lot more in common than he did with Bevin.
I wish them both the best.
Hope they have a long and happy marriage and enjoy marriage and parenthood.
May 28th, 2007 2:45 PM
Hawii as it's portrayed on tv may not be "reality",but for those of us who live here Hawaii is definitely "the real world"...i've never flown over a waterfall or volcano in a helicopter...I shop for groceries, work and pay bills....there are a lot of real people living real lives here. I'm sure Andy and Tessa will also once the camera stop rolling.
May 28th, 2007 9:08 PM
Congratulations to both of you!!! Like many others, I too had picked Tessa out the first night as 'the one'. You both stayed so true to yourselves and it showed throughout the series. I can imagine that it was tough watching the final episodes when it came down to the last 3 or 2 - the way Andy was with Bevin and Danielle - but you have to remember that you know this is a possibility and the way the show is when you sign up for it in the beginning. It is something that is to be expected. I can understand how Andy could develop such strong feelings for Tessa and Bevin - I just felt Bevin was too needy and emotional. Tessa is the one!!! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness! (And Hawaii is the 'real world' - I've been there and done the Navy wife role also)
June 9th, 2007 7:14 AM
First and foremost, I am a disabled veteran who totally enjoyed watching reality T.V. featuring a military person on a top rated show. I was so happy Andy chose Tessa for a couple of reasons. One Tessa was more reserved and did not throw herself all over Andy like some of the women did. The other reason would be that she did not pretend to be so totally in love with someone that she just met. I find that a bit hard to believe that anyone could fall in love not knowing anything about the other person. Hell, some of those girls were in love in a day....Hello!!! Tessa was very reserved and carried herself in such a classy and sophisticated manner. I can't blame Andy for talking her into staying and finding himself working really hard to win her. Had Tessa acted and said the words Andy wanted to hear from her from Day 1, the show would have been over...lol. One other thing was the collage. For someone to take all that time to make something so special speaks a lot. Anyone can buy a watch but not everyone would take the time to collect momentos of your every date and then make something meaningful out of it. I really think that is what sealed Tessa's faith.
Bevin on the other hand to me was dishonest. She waited until Andy felt a little something for her before she divulged that she was a divorcee. She was always throwing herself at Andy and using her sexuality to win him. She even stated that on their last night. All I heard when they were together was the chemistry, well if there is nothing else but that, then it usually doesn't work because all the excitement fizzles after a while and what do you have...NOTHING! I think Andy realized that towards the end. At first, he was just acting like any normal man would then later on, he woke up and knew there is more to a relationship than sex.
Andy, is the lucky one! He now is engaged to the cream of the crop. Is he worth it? We'll just have to wait and see. I felt that for most part, Andy made some of those women think they were the one. The last 3, Danielle, Bevin and Tessa. Then he also made Bevin think that she was the front runner when in fact he was hanging on to her only until he knew that how Tessa really felt. That too was a bit dishonest of him too. Count your lucky stars Andy that you ended up with the best cuz the way your were playing with some of those women's emotions could have back fired and bit you in the B.U.T.T.
Lastly, Hawaii is the real thing with real people, real lives and real jobs trying to make it in a real world just like the rest of us. I have been there several times and have totally enjoyed my stay. It is a beautiful place with beautiful people!
June 9th, 2007 9:00 PM
HURRY UP ANDY,TESSA
MAKE COUPLES OF BABIES
June 13th, 2007 1:56 AM
I want to say that Andy and Tessa are the so right for each other. I think that Andy fell for Tessa from the very begining. The way he looked at her and the way his face would light up whenever he was talking to her, it was so obvious. I don't think Bevin was fake, but she wasn't right for Andy. I really do think that the other girls were holding a spot until he figured out how Tessa felt. I knew he felt strongly about her when he said that if her family didn't approve of him it was all over. I was like, this is so the girl for him. And when she finally told him that she loved him, he had the same goffy smile that he had when he first saw her. I hope they have a great life together.
June 14th, 2007 12:19 AM
Tessa Handles her self so well. Always said the right thing. I felt anyone in Andy's position would felt in love with Tessa. She is so lovable. She is not direct saying things but always send a right message. I am old enough to be their parent and yet every day I am reading their message board and watch their video. Its better than any love story movie. It certainly brighten my day.
June 18th, 2007 4:25 PM
I have to agree with justme, i think that Andy is not throiugh with Bevin. You could only tell that he obviously still had felings for Bevin and he will always have a place in his heart. I think that he had more or a connection with Bevin instead of Tessa. Tessa was not into him like Bevin was. I mean it was his choice and so be it, if he chooses Tessa then more power to him. I think that Bevin would make a awesome bachelorette.
June 23rd, 2007 5:30 PM
June 23, 2007 at 4:49pm
I feel like Andy & Tessa truly are meant to be together as husband & wife. They do love one another & it is obvious to most of us that he made the right choice. Bevin was not honest about her divorce. She had plenty of 1 on 1 time with him to tell him the truth. Also there has to be more in a relationship than just the physical attraction. Andy's grandfather gave him good advise about that. I must say though that I am very disappointed that Tessa & Andy are going to move in together without getting married first. Couples do everything backwards in today's world. They meet, date, move in together, have babies & then maybe get married. That is not how God wants us to live. God's word (KJV) says to not commit adultery or fornication. I was happy that Tessa & Andy fell in love. Now that you are engaged, do the honorable thing & get married...if you can live together & sleep together, why not do it the way God wants for you to do it?? Tessa says she takes "baby steps" well....moving in with Andy is not a baby step!!! That is a huge step & it is against God's word!! God made us (men & women) & His word is our instruction book on how to live & love & have a happy life. I would encourage both of you to sit down & pray together & read the King James Version of the bible & ask God to show you the right "baby steps" that He wants you to take to live a long & happy life together as husband & wife. I know that God will bless your life together abundantly if you put Him first & seek His ways.
May God bless you both!!
August 9th, 2007 12:43 PM
Please someone tell me are Andy and Tessa still together?