What do Bachelor contestants eat?

“There are always lots of veggies, fruit, sandwich meat, bread, eggs, yogurt, cereal, and frozen pizza,” Ashley Spivey, a contestant on Season 11 revealed to Refinery 29. Apparently, there's a “handler” on the show who takes care of daily grocery runs.
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Do Bachelor contestants eat on dates?

Turns out, they literally aren't allowed to. A Q&A with ex-Bachelor Sean Lowe reveals that the producers of the show won't let the two lovebirds eat because it's considered unattractive and no one wants to see people eating (cue the Food Network and Guy Fieri audibly gasping).
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Do Bachelor contestants get paid?

How much do Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants get paid? This may come as a surprise to fans, but Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants aren't paid. Yup. The Bachelor and The Bachelorette contestants make nothing for their time on the ABC reality TV shows.
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How does food work on The Bachelor?

No one wants to watch people stuffing their face on a date. If you're eating, you aren't talking,” says Swartz. “Instead, we eat before the dates, as we are getting ready. The producers will bring room service to your room, or a plate of food to where you're getting ready in the house.”
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Do they use condoms on The Bachelor?

Condoms aren't provided in the Fantasy Suite dates.

"Bachelor" contestant and winner Courtney Robertson revealed in her book "I Didn't Come Here To Make Friends" that while the Fantasy Suite room is packed with plenty of things, the one thing it doesn't have is condoms.
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Can you smoke on The Bachelor?

The Bachelor is filmed in California, where cannabis is legal. Mashable tried to contact the show to find out if contestants are in fact allowed to use cannabis. “A spokesperson for Warner Bros (while The Bachelor is aired on ABC, Warner handles production) said they had nothing to contribute to the piece.
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Do Bachelor contestants get money for clothes?

Prior to arriving at the mansion on night one, contestants given an extensive “packing list” with just about every kind of garment for every type of weather. Unlike the lead, who gets a personal stylist and expensive designer clothing for every rose-giving moment, contestants are on their own when it comes to clothes.
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Do you have to be skinny to be on The Bachelor?

Each year, when the show gathers 25 women to woo one lucky (and probably white) suitor, the casting department checks out the height and weight of each individual contestant. There's a reason that, in almost all of the 21 seasons of The Bachelor, all the women have all fit under the "slim and trim" category.
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How many suitcases can you take on The Bachelor?

The Bachelor contestants are only allowed to bring two suitcases with them to The Bachelor Mansion. They have to pack formal wear for at least 10 cocktail parties and rose ceremonies, and outfits for all seasons, as they may be visiting such exotic locations as Portugal or Denver, Colorado.
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What does Susie from Bachelor do for a living?

Apparently, Susie works for Body By Craig and also has her own wedding videography company—although she wants to become a documentary filmmaker one day.
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Who is the highest paid Bachelorette?

Season 8 lead Emily Maynard is reportedly the highest-paid Bachelorette ever, raking in $250,000 for the season. Of course, many opportunities arise from being on the show.
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How long do they shoot The Bachelor?

The romance of Bachelor Nation plays out over a couple of months for viewers, but sometimes it's even shorter for the contestants. Filming typically takes place over the course of six to nine weeks, although the seasons filmed during COVID-19 may have been even shorter.
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Is The Bachelor scripted?

So, is the Bachelor franchise scripted? The short answer is no, but producers have tried and true tactics they use to make sure they pull out as much emotion from the season as possible. “The end game … is getting a contestant to open up.
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Who pays for engagement rings on The Bachelorette?

According to Refinery29, it's been reported that no one pays for the engagement ring at all–The Bachelorette and The Bachelor couples receive the rings as a donation from Neil Lane! Yes, you read that right! Every newly engaged couple gets the big rock for free, in exchange for the jeweler getting publicity.
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Is the food on The Bachelor real?

There's no in-house chef, no grocery shopping, no going out to eat, and no food delivery service. It's just the food that's supplied in the pantry and fridge, combined with the contestants' own ability (or lack of) to cook. But the mansion is stocked with a ton of food, so it's not like they're hungry.
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Are the houses on Bachelor hometown staged?

Some hometown houses are the real deal.

Still, some hometown dates on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are as authentic as they seem. Not all contestants grew up in mansions, but some of them do come from upper-class upbringings and their childhood homes reflect that.
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How many outfits do you bring on The Bachelor?

The note asks Bachelor contestants to prepare to stay for a minimum of five days and a maximum of nine weeks. What they pack must fit in two checked suitcases, one carry-on item, and a garment bag.
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Do Bachelor contestants fly commercial?

“The Bachelor/Bachelorette flies business class,” former 'Bachelorette' Ali said on her blog. “All of the contestants fly coach.
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How many gowns do you need The Bachelor?

3. Contestants receive a packing list. Girls on The Bachelor are told to bring enough dresses for 10 Rose Ceremonies, according to Fashionista. And there are a lot of things you can't bring because they don't look good on camera (see #6 below for more on that).
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What is the weight limit for The Bachelor?

While The Bachelor doesn't have an official weight limit, it is obvious thinner applicants are the priority, and according to Refinery29, contestants size 12 and up are typically weeded out during the application process, so if you're over that size range, you might have trouble getting to that first rose ceremony.
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Can you have tattoos on The Bachelor?

The show can't seem to decide if it loves tattoos or eschews those who have them. Many of the contestants come decorated with their own ink, but the show rarely addresses the tats (except for one instance, but we'll get to that later.)
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Is there an age limit for The Bachelor?

According to Distractify, while contestants have to be at least 21 years of age when they send in their applications to appear on the show, they also revealed that there technically is no exact age limit to become the lead on The Bachelor or even The Bachelorette.
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Who pays for the trips on The Bachelor?

Depending on the chosen location (for example, bachelor parties were twice as likely to head to Vegas), each guest is responsible for booking their travel. In 2019, both bachelorette and bachelor parties were 2.5 times more likely to book a hotel or resort over a rental house.
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Does The Bachelorette have to bring her own dresses?

Bachelorette Jillian Harris said she took out a second mortgage on her house to buy $8,000 worth of cute outfits when she was a contestant on The Bachelor. “The girls do have to bring all of their own clothing and of course, they want to be wearing the best clothes EVER to be seen on TV in!!!” she revealed on her blog.
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Where do girls on The Bachelor get their formal dresses?

Many of the more formal cocktail dresses (the Bachelorettes seem to love a good sequin dress) are supplied by longtime Bachelor Nation favorite, fashion designer Randi Rahm. According to Page Six, Rahm has dressed over a dozen contestants and leads from the show.
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