By Staff
Naming Fox News journalist and congressional correspondent Aishah Hasnie “The World’s Most Eligible Bachelorette” wasn’t difficult, it’s figuring out how it’s even possible she’s eligible that has us stumped, as it should every serious lawmaker on Capitol Hill.
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In a recent interview on “The Untold Story” podcast, hosted by Martha MacCallum, Aishah made light of her not-so-dire plight, rehashing failed matchmaking ventures, and her parent’s long-persevered “arranged marriage” concept she’s rejected for years, before seemingly coming to the realization they probably know best and “it” (arranged marriage), not a fairy tale romance, could be the ticket.
The Fox News star hasn’t set a deadline but seems determined to find the perfect mate, or at least a formidable one.
MacCallum: “I would imagine your bar is very high. We don’t want you settling for just anyone Aishah.”
Hasnie: “It’s getting lower and lower as we go (laughing).”
The news she’s expanding the potential pool and someone other than herself might choose the lucky groom, has no doubt caused quite a stir in Washington, including elation from a trough of “dreamy” politicians and government retiree hopefuls, that only a few weeks ago had no hope.
Oh, it’s true, the Lahore, Pakistan native who immigrated to the U.S. with her family at age 6, settling first in Illinois before moving to Indiana and graduating with a degree in journalism, working her way to the top and becoming one of the most beloved, accomplished, and – in our expert opinion – beautiful women in the world, could be your bride if mom and dad approve.
Well, don’t get your hopes up just yet, “Team Hasnie” is no pushover…
As revealed to MacCallum, Aishah’s parents kept a tight leash on the future Fox News star and her siblings in their adolescent years.
“I wasn’t allowed to date. I wasn’t allowed to wear shorts. I wasn’t allowed to do a lot of things – go to prom when I was growing up…”
While many teenage girls would have rebelled, Aishah honored her parents’ wishes, opting for a heart-tugging tactic as a last resort in hopes she’d get to experience a night out with the “cool” kids.
It failed…
“I tried to trick my mom. I went to a prom dress shop and I put on this beautiful purple gown and I called her to pick me up and I was standing there wearing the gown, and I said ‘Mom, can I go?’
She said ‘You look beautiful, but no.'”
“I think a lot of conservative parents out there would understand my parents, in that they didn’t want me to run away with a boy…
A lot of things I didn’t understand when I was growing up, but I think about what my parents were going through, having to learn a brand new language, learn the way Americans function, how to just survive in this brand new world not knowing a lot of people and all you’re trying to do is hold onto your kids and make sure that they don’t stray, that they don’t forget who they are.
You know we talk about fentanyl all the time, back then it was every other drug. They were just trying to protect us and so I understand it now, but yeah, it was tough.”
For the adventure-seeking prospects, don’t let the “goody-two-shoes” persona fool you. While she avoided serious trouble growing up, it wasn’t necessarily from a lack of trying.
“One of my best friends was a Baptist preacher’s daughter, so she and I really connected. We both wanted to get away with a lot, but we got away with nothing (laughing).”
Despite the “boot-camp” like childhood, Aishah and her parents have evolved and now embrace much of the American culture.
Looking back, Aishah says her mom “feels terrible” about prom “because now she gets it.”
The refreshing thing is there seems to be no bitterness, instead, the family bond grew stronger through understanding and compassion. While holding tight to their Pakistani roots, Aishah helped blend its best parts with American traditions, eventually becoming the teacher.
“My parents had to learn how to say ‘I love you.’ I didn’t hear ‘I love you’ until in my twenties. I know it’s hard to understand, but they didn’t hear that growing up. It just wasn’t said. It wasn’t a thing. They would have given their lives for me. I knew they loved me.
I kind of had to train them. I would call my mom and start saying it. At first it was giggles… then it was ‘Oh thank you.’ Then it was ‘You too.’
And now she cannot get off the phone without ‘I love you I love you I love you’ and then lots of kisses – it’s so cute. Both my parents are like that now.”
Needless to say, we’re on “Team Hasnie.” If they give a thumbs up to a groom, rest assured they have their daughter’s best interest at heart.
On her way to the prestigious title, awarded for the first time by Rounder Magazine, Aishah overcame some stiff competition.
Coming in a close second was 31-year-old actress, singer and businesswoman, Selena Gomez who turned heads in her first year of eligibility.
One celebrity insider taking in a recent red carpet event attended by the two time Grammy Award nomination recipient, was overheard discussing Gomez’s impressive “Rookie Year” with an unnamed industry exec.
“If she uses her social media reach next year to lobby fans and judges she’s a shoo-in” to win… she’ll be a force for years to come, barring unforeseen circumstances…”
Some fans on hearing the news Gomez was a front-runner in the competition seemed more confused than excited for the mesmerizing star.
‘Wait, she’s single? What’s wrong with dudes nowadays? That woman is fine!”
‘I’ll marry her even if she did whack the guy in “The Building“‘ another offered.
IWMbuzz named Indian actress Urvashi Rautela their recipient. The “epitome of grace and beauty” gave a heartfelt quote after receiving the honor, bringing tears to some in attendance.
“World’s Most Eligible Bachelorette. My deepest gratitude to IWMbuzz and everyone for this award. I pledge to continue working diligently to live up to the expectations it carries.”
