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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Are tattoos allowed on The Bachelor?

On the American counterpart, many of the contestants have had tattoos here and there, however, the majority of Bachelor and Bachelorettes have been largely tattoo free.
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Do they test for STDS on The Bachelor?

Not only is the process to become a contestant on the show intense — lasting months and involving multiple contracts — but the hopefuls are also forced to take a variety of invasive tests by ABC, including an extensive background check, STD testing, and a psychological examination.
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Is there a dress code for The Bachelor?

If it's more casual setting, a t-shirt, jeans and sneakers will suffice. If it's a high-end plan, wear a collared shirt and some nice leather shoes. If you want the stripper to be more engaging, put on a tie or a hat. There are several directions you can go for your bachelor party outfit so make sure you choose wisely.
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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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Why can't they eat the date food on Bachelor?

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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Is there a drink limit on The Bachelor?

The Drinking Rules

Contestants have been limited to two drinks an hour since the 2017 season. Prior to that, Chris Bukowski revealed he drank before he ate while filming the 2015 season. “In Paradise, it's always 5 o'clock,” he told Flare magazine at the time.
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Is The Bachelor allowed to say I love you?

The Bachelor leads could say “I love you”–but are advised not to. For dramatic purposes, the lead is usually advised not to say “I love you” or respond back with it until the finale.
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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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Does The Bachelorette buy her own clothes?

So, next question: Does the Bachelorette pay for her own clothes? No. The show buys the star a wardrobe, and it spends big bucks: Stylist Cary Fetman revealed a few years ago that Bachelorette Emily Maynard's season in 2012 had a clothing budget of $350,000.
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Do The Bachelor contestants sleep with The Bachelor?

On both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, there have been instances when leads and contestants have had sex before their fantasy-suite dates, which indicates that there don't seem to be rules set in stone to prevent hookups from happening before the overnight dates.
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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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Who pays for the 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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Which Bachelor got a tattoo?

Kasey Kahl gained notoriety on season six of "The Bachelorette" when he got a tattoo in order to prove to Ali Fedotowsky that he was sincere. And on Monday's "The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons -- Ever!" he revealed he's still got the ink ten years later and it's better than ever.
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Did Nick viall get a tattoo?

Viall got the Archangel Michael inked on his left forearm. Back in August Viall said on Instagram Stories of his new ink, “[It's] something I've been waiting to do. Each one tells a story of a member of my family [and] a couple are daily reminders to myself.”
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Can contestants on The Bachelor have phones?

Imagine going weeks without your cell phone. Truly, the horror, but that's exactly what goes down on The Bachelor. Leslie Hughes confirmed as much, telling the Daily Beast, “We have nothing. We are completely cut off from the world.
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How long does it take to film The Bachelor?

It takes an estimated 42 days, or six weeks, to film The Bachelor, and, afterward, the family can move back in. However, it would seem that six weeks isn't a fixed filming period. Insider reports that Arie Luyendyk's season of the show filmed for nine weeks, or around two months.
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How are Bachelor contestants chosen?

You can either be nominated to get on the show, or you can apply yourself, and there's a mail-in application as well as an online application. You'll fill out a form with questions about your age and occupation, and you'll also be asked to provide a picture and explain why you want to be on the show.
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Why is the ground always wet at The Bachelor mansion?

"Yes, the driveway is wet," Chris wrote in his blog. "We water it down so that it looks pretty on TV. The other reason we water the driveway is we hope that someday it will grow to be a beautiful, big superhighway."
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Who got drunk on The Bachelor?

Jubilee Sharpe. Sharpe appeared on Ben Higgins' season of The Bachelor in 2016. Four years later, the U.S. Army veteran was arrested for a DUI in Palm Beach, Florida, in February 2020.
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What is Katie drinking on Bachelorette?

On social media, this season's Bachelorette Katie Thurston shared her go-to drink…which is rather unusual one: One part gin, one part IPA and grapefruit juice.
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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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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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How much does it cost to be in The Bachelor?

Women will typically spend anywhere from $1,800 to $8,000 to appear on "The Bachelor."
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