The Celebreality Interview - Ambre
And Ambre takes it! Below, she tells us what’s going on with her relationship with Bret: “I’m dating Bret. I’m not disillusioned. I don’t think we’re going to run off and get married.” Also discussed: her background in acting, going panty-free and her near-elimination on the first episode. Get ready to feel what it’s like to be Bret’s rock of love:
How has it been spending five months away from Bret? Do feelings change?
Absolutely not. We talked about that at great length. He told me, “Listen, we can’t see each other. I’m not even supposed to call you. You need to know what you’re up against.” I told him that I knew what I signed up for. I’m a strong, confident woman. I’m not needy. Was it hard? Of course. But I feel like it was well worth it.
So you’re every bit as in love with Bret as you were in Cancun?
Absolutely.
Did you speak with him during the time between the filming and the reunion?
He got in touch with me several times, and we saw each other. We spent time together and we talked about it, but it was good. I needed to see him. It was nice.
Where are you in your relationship now?
I’m dating Bret. I’m not disillusioned. I don’t think we’re going to run off and get married. We’re dating and we’re going to see how this dating process holds, because we were in Cancun, we were on these challenges, I was fighting for love. Now it’s time to see how this works in the real world.
As practical as that sounds, is that satisfying for you?
It is. I’m in the entertainment industry, and it’s hard to date someone who isn’t. I’m always on set. I’m never home. When I’m on set, I can’t answer the phone. Bret has a similar lifestyle. He’s always on the road. It’s hard to get in touch with him. So he gets it and it’s really refreshing to date someone who understands my life.
Do you have any plans for making it work, or are you just playing it by ear?
I’ve always played it by ear and things are so natural, we have such great chemistry and a great friendship that we’re just going to see what happens. I didn’t plan for this and neither did he. So why mess with things now and start planning things? I think we should just go and see what happens. And I’m excited about that.
You’re optimistic.
Of course! If I didn’t think there was going to be some future or some chance for us, I wouldn’t have fought as hard. I wouldn’t have tried this experience in the first place. We found a great connection. We understand each other, which is very refreshing.
And the fact that Bret’s surrounded by women, especially on tour, doesn’t make you worry?
We’re both in the industry and I understand that his work is a little bit more hardcore than mine. But I’m a confident woman. If I have a great relationship and there’s communication, I trust people until there’s a reason not to. I don’t really focus on things like that. In the house, it wasn’t about competing or being jealous for me. It was about Bret finding the one for him. We were all so different, how could I compare myself to them?
You were almost eliminated on the first night.
Crazy! It blows my mind. When that happened, I was like, “I’m going next week.” And then we started making this connection and it started to grow. You don’t look back after that.
What kind of terms are you on with Daisy?
After the reunion [taped a few weeks ago], we talked. A situation like a reality show is out-of-the-ordinary. It got bad in Cancun. She was hurt, I was hurt. We talked about it and I think we’re moving past it.
Having acted and hosted shows, this exposure must feel really good.
I’ve been acting for years now and I’ve never experienced this side of it. It just blows my mind how reality TV can expose you so quickly.
I read an interview in which you talked about weighing out the pros and cons of entering the reality TV fold with your agent. Where are you with that now? Was doing Rock of Love a good career move?
It was a big risk to do this and it was something that I thought about, but I went on the show with an open heart, because I feel like the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward. From this, yes, there’s been a big reward. But will I be stigmatized to one genre? I don’t think so, because I stayed true to myself on the show. I think I’ll be able to move forward in my career, but we’ll see what happens.
Because you have a showbiz background, the cynic’s reading of your involvement with the show is that you did it all for exposure. What do you have to say about that criticism?
I’ve only heard that a few times, and I think the reason that it’s been so infrequent is that I have remained true to myself. I didn’t become this rocker character. I didn’t form a character for the show at all. I went on as me, I went to try to find love for me and see if it works out for me and I think that comes across on TV.
It’s interesting when you talk about staying true to yourself because people thought that your no-panties date with Bret was out of character.
The thing is, when you’re dating someone, because I was dating Bret…I said things at that dinner table that you would say to your significant other that you wouldn’t necessarily say for the whole world. At that moment, I just forgot the cameras were there because I was just there with Bret.
I know that you posted a blog about being accused of lying about your age, and I wonder if you want to say anything else about it?
There’s editing involved in the show. I just don’t want people to think that I’m a liar because I’m not.
Are you still hosting?
I’ve moved onto other gigs. I just signed a letter of intent to host another TV show that’s going to air nationwide. But I’ll still do commercials and film and TV and that kind of thing.
Your father said in his exit interview, “No father wants their daughter to end up with Bret,” and you did. Is he disappointed at the show’s outcome?
No. My dad had the best intentions with that line. He meant that he doesn’t think anyone’s good enough for his daughter, but he thinks Bret’s a great guy. If that’s who I’m in love with, he supports it.
There’s a very palpable power dynamic on the show: Bret is flanked by women telling him that they’re in love with him, but he’s generally tight-lipped. Do you find him to be emotionally closed-off? Has he told you that he loves you?
He’s not emotionally closed off. What he says to me, he doesn’t say in front of the cameras. He couldn’t in that situation. You just can’t. But when the cameras aren’t there, we do talk. The things we talk about help me stay strong throughout the time that we weren’t able to see each other. They’re the things that I cherish.
Of course, this isn’t the end of the story for Bret and Ambre. Find out what’s next for them and their saga when the Rock of Love 2 reunion airs Sunday, April 20 at 9/8c. And keep up with Ambre via her personal site, her MySpace and her FamousVH1Friends.com profile.
April 13th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Ambre!!! Congratulations!!! I have been cheering for you since I first saw the show. To me, you were the most genuine person, and I am so glad Bret saw that. You are the kind of woman I have always wanted to be-strong, confident, and sexy. I hope things work out for the two of you!!!!
April 13th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Congratulations Bret and Ambre! You made a good choice Bret. Even if it is only Reality-World, I hope it works out:)
April 13th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Bret——I am proud of you!! I am so happy that you picked Ambre!! She is rock solid like you said and she is different then other “rockers” chic! She has so much class! I know that Daisy had the “body” but I always felt like that her mentality was off and she has so much growing up to do. I don’t see her as stepmom material at all! She may have a good heart but she was not the one! I will be your #1 fan!!!! You Rock Bret!!! I love you!!!
April 13th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Why? OMG!!!!! Not Ambre!!!! I think it was all a game for her!! Daisey was in it for love!!!
April 13th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
You are the luckest girl in the world!! Even though you are like 80 yrs old (Daisy) So that means she is there in 2 years!!!
April 13th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
I love Ambre!!!! I am so happy he didnt pick Daisy- she looks like a muppet
April 13th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
im glad bret picked ambre, he needs someone in his life thatwill respect him, not just what he does. congrats
April 13th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
You are such and amazing person & smart & intelligent! I’m so glad & happy that Bret picked you! He deserves such a amazing and smart person!!!! My husband and I were so going you for and cheering you on and the panty thing???? OMG You go girl! I really hope that you and your new man work out I have been married almost 4 years and I’m pregnant with our first little girl! She kicked everytime the show was on! I told my husband he needs to take me to a hotel like that in Cancun for our 5 year anniversary LOL…But it would be kind of hard with three kids LOL………Anyhow again so happy for you to!
Jewelz & Chip!!
April 13th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Congrats Ambre!!!
April 13th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
YES!! He picked Ambre! Whether he’s with her now or not , I’m just glad he used common sense. Gained some respect for him with this pick. Daisy may be heart broken now but she’ll bounce back when another opportunity for fame presents itself. She was too immature for him. She never made sense when she spoke, couldn’t complete a full sentence and has the worst mannerism’s I’ve ever seen. She has to stop using her hands, arms and wrists when she talks - it’s distracting as all HELL! Can’t wait to see the cat fight at the reunion. It’s not wonder she was such a ))%)^ to Ambre at the hotel - it’s called insecurity. She knew Ambre was the package and couldn’t compete. It was the same way with Heather and Jess last season. The antagonizer always turns out to be the loser! I’m sure we’ll all be back to witness another season……………
April 13th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
bret run back to the cute one daisy
April 13th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
You are a very lucky girl!!! So what kind of TV host are you??
April 13th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
i love daisy u r a slut daisy is the winner u r a big slut
April 13th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Honestly, you started and/or entered into most of the ^)@% on that show. Congratulations Ambre! You and Bret are a “made for TV” movie about how everyone routed for the cheerleader to get knocked down by the ugly duckling, turned average, girl in High School. I was routing for you in the beginning over EVERYONE, however, the way that you acted on that show the last 4-5 weeks just shows me that you aren’t as secure as you portray.
April 13th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
WHOO-HOO Ambre won instead of that stupid skank Daisy.
April 13th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
phew i had a bad week I always turn into this show and at least Bret picked the right girl thank you Bret for listening not only to yourself but your fans as well. At least we know for sure Ambre isn’t a groupie, living with her ex-boyfriend, or hiding other dark secrets. Bret you found yourself an awesome woman who I think is pretty and isn’t fake. Bret I just hope you two make it work long term and we don’t need to see a rock of love3. Trust me Bret we don’t want you turning into Flav. Your better than that trust me
At least this made my night thank God
-A fan from PA
April 13th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
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April 13th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Greatly looking forwards to ‘Rock of Love 3′!!
April 13th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
im soooo happy he picked amber!!!! she was the best one for him as of now, and daisy? thats a story? i think shes childish and been road hard and hung up wet to dry. and that cry she has omg, that looked like she was cracked out, good luck to brett and amber
April 13th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Ambre, congratulations to you and Bret on finding love. Stay true to yourselves and to one another.
April 13th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I AM SO GLAD BRETT PICKED AMBRE!!!! I DON’T USUALLY W ATCH THESE REALITY SHOWS BUT GOT HOOKED ON THIS ONE. I HAVE WATCHED THIS SINCE THE BEGINNING AND PICKED AMBRE RIGHT AWAY. BUT WATCHING IT TONIGHT WAS SO INTENSE. I WISH THE VERY BEST FOR BRETT AND AMBRE!!!!
April 13th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
I LOVE THE SHOW BUT COME ON IF BRET WAS REALLY LOOKING FOR LOVE HE WOULDNT DO IT ON TV IT HOLLYWOOD!!!!!
April 13th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
ROCK ON BRET AND AMBRE!!!! YOU MADE THE BEST CHOICE BRET!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
April 13th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
You’ve got to be kidding me . . . Ambre???? Boycott Bret !!! Ambre may have all the brains . . . but Daisy has the experience! Be HONEST now, when it comes down to it guys - what do you really want? Conversation and a good debate in the dark?? As goodie goodie and a totally not sexy Ambre says, yea!
April 13th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
You’ve got to be kidding me . . . Ambre???? Boycott Bret !!! Ambre may have all the brains . . . but Daisy has the experience! When it comes down to it guys - what do you really want? Conversation in the dark??
April 13th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I’m glad Bret proves himself to be a smart man and chose Ambre, I hope it works out for them both.
April 13th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Brett,
Dude if ur not happy u should run back into Daisy’s arms; she probably put those two stars on for u.
Take care,
Your friend Dyllon
April 13th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Congratulations Ambre I’m very glad that you won Bret’s heart. I personally think that he by the looks of it has already had the party/rocker girlfriends and what he really needed was a change from the past and that maybe you were what he needed to move forward into the future with. Congratulations again Ambre. Please let Bret know he has another fan from Pennsylvania!!!
April 13th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
I am so glad he picked her.. Loved her from day one if it could not be me glad it was her!!!!
April 13th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy he picked amberrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr wooooooooooohooooooooooo im so getting a drink to this o yessssssss goooooddddd byeeeeeeeeeeee daisyyyyyyyyyyyyy omg keep it o rockn U GO BRET GOOD CHOICE!!!!!!