Ashley and J.P. - the origins of "Team Cupcake" on ABC's 'The Bachelorette' 2011

This week viewers watched as the chemistry between ABC's The Bachelorette 2011 pairing Ashley and J.P. grew hot and steamy in Thailand. The sneak peek for next Monday's episode and the ones yet to come show that their chemistry continues to heat up and fans cannot wait to watch. Fans are calling them "Team Cupcake" after a brief conversation at the beginning of ABC’s The Bachelorette 2011, and the nickname seems to have staying power. How did the nickname develop, and what is it about these two that has drawn in fans?

When Ashley and J.P. first chatted, J.P. Rosenbaum shared his cupcake story. He threw out a random question to her asking if she likes cheesecake, and she said she likes sweet things, especially cupcakes. He laughed and said, “I’m going to get a lot of s*** for what you just said” and told her the story of how he got the nickname “Cupcake.” He explained that on his first day of work, his boss teased him that he was supposed to bring in a sweet treat for his first day of work, and J.P. promised to bring cupcakes in the next day. He said that his boss decided to call him “Cupcake” and that the joke stuck, despite the fact he wasn’t a fan of the nickname.

In what some would tag as pure coincidence and others would say is a sign of fate, Ashley Hebert has her own cupcake story. She shared with J.P. that she wants people to call her “Cupcake” and that the man she’s going to marry is going to use that nickname. They agree that she won’t call him “Cupcake” if he will call her Cupcake. If you missed it during the original show, or want to watch this charming beginning to what could be a touching love story again, click on the video on the left-hand side of the page.

The first night of ABC’s The Bachelorette 2011 there was a noticeable spark between Ashley and J.P., and viewers have watched it build in the episodes since then. The two had a 1-on-1 date that was casual yet perfect in the eyes of many viewers, and they shared some passionate moments in last week’s episode. Whether you read Reality Steve spoilers or just follow the show and develop your own favorites, people are definitely talking about Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum as a hot couple.