Since filming wrapped on the "Bachelor: Rome", Erica Rose, America’s most infamous bachelorette, has managed to keep a full schedule. In between filming her pilot for a hush-hush upcoming reality show, Erica has managed to utilize her notoriety to create a line of tiaras, yes tiaras, cleverly entitled T-ERICAS.
LATP: Tell us about being the most talked about bachelorette on the hit ABC series "THE BACHELOR."
Erica Rose: It was a lot of fun and I loved that people were talking about me; I didn’t care if it was positive or negative!
LATP: What have you been up to since the show finished filming?
ER: I’ve been living in LA and having the time of my life! I just shot the sexiest women of reality TV 2008 calendar it just came out.
LATP: Have you kept in contact with any of the girls from the show?
ER: I keep in touch with almost all of the girls! We went to Vegas together in April and we are going to NYC together in November.
LATP: How did your life change since the show initially aired?
ER: It’s changed when people that I don’t know recognize me or think they know me. I’ve gotten to go to a lot of fun events and parties since then.
LATP: The show labeled you a socialite. How does it feel to be compared to the likes of Paris Hilton?
ER: I had nothing to do with being labeled as a socialite. While I guess it’s true, I don’t think I have much in common with Paris. I graduated from Emory University and I’ve never made a sex tape or gone to jail.
LATP: Tell us, because we are all dying to know, is reality TV scripted?
ER: All I can say is it’s as real as you want to be.
LATP: I hear you recently launched a line of exclusive Tiaras called "T-ERICAS." Tell us about those.
ER: I only use real stones and precious metals. I design them for all occasions like sweet 16s, quinceneras, weddings, and debutantes, even just a night on the town.
LATP: Did you have any inspirations behind launching the line?
ER: I was inspired to design the line when everyone asked me where I got my tiaras. I wanted to help women bring out their inner princesses. I’ve been lucky to team up with truly inspiring jewelers like Baccarat and design special tiaras.
LATP: What has been the hardest part of launching your own tiara line?
ER: Getting my website done, just the technical stuff.
LATP: I hear you and your mom design these tiaras together. Any creative differences?
ER: Not really, she’s an artist so she has impeccable design sense.
LATP: You recently moved from Houston to Los Angeles. What are your plans now that you are here?
ER: Just to continue on the path I’m on…hopefully meet a nice guy!
LATP: I hear you recently began filming for a reality show for a top TV network. Any details you can spill?
ER: Unfortunately I can’t because I’m under contract…all I can say is it’s hilarious so far!
LATP: What did you gain the most from being on the show?
ER: I’ve become more confident and really know myself.
LATP: Would you do "The Bachelor" again?
ER: For the right guy, but I’d rather do The Bachelorette and do the choosing!
LATP: After being labeled a "drama queen," from the TV show, what three things would you like people to know about you?
ER: I’m surprisingly low-key. An ideal Saturday night for me would be staying in with a guy who I really like and watching TV.
* I may be a drama queen but I’m definitely not a Bitch, I’m actually very sweet.
* I’m not dramatic with my girlfriends. I think they think of me as the fun, funny one.
LATP: Describe your dream job.
ER: Reality TV is pretty fabulous! I think TV hosting is fun too. I would love to host a high-end travel show.