Determination: (Noun) The quality of firmness of purpose; resoluteness.

OK Magazine is reporting that Paula Abdul's ex-boyfriend restaurateur JT Torregiani, whom she only recently split with, is all but confirmed to be the next "Bachelor" after having been single for all of two weeks. Apparently "sensitivity" and "common fucking decency" are no longer qualities that ABC looks for when selecting a manufactured Prince Charming.

One thing's for certain, though. Between JT's nondescriptly pleasant looks, vacant blue eyes, unnaturally whitened teeth, unnaturally tanned skin and willingness to date crazy women in the public eye -- this dude was going to find his way onto reality TV if he had to let Bear Grylls climb into his hollowed out insides for protection from the elements.

JT and Paula during "happier" times at the Grammys back in February: