Are ‘Bachelor’ Contestants Paid?
Are Bachelor Nation contestants paid for appearing on the various shows? It is no secret that they have to leave their lives and sometimes families behind for weeks at a time. Therefore, one would think that there is some type of compensation for time spent. So, is there, and if so, how much? Read on for further details.
Are Bachelor Contestants Paid?
Since The Bachelor first started, the show has spawned different variations of the show. This includes The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Golden Bachelor. That being said, so many people want to be a part of Bachelor Nation but clearly, this requires a huge time commitment. The cast has to leave their entire lives behind and show a television side of themselves. This can be highly edited and unkind, at times. More so, they have to put their jobs on hold and some have families they are leaving that they need to support. So, is there any compensation involved with being on the show?
Along with that, how much do contestants get and does it vary based on how long they stick around? Or, is it based on popularity from the viewers? According to Pure Wow, the contestants actually do not get any compensation for their time spent. Per StyleCaster, the truth is quite bleak. They are told to bring their own clothes as well as do their own hair and makeup. So, those vying for that coveted rose are doing it all at their own expense. However, if you are The Bachelor or The Bachelorette, even Golden, that is a completely different story.
This member of Bachelor Nation earns around 100K for the season. Plus, they get a glam team and a personal assistant so they pretty much have it made the entire time. Now, this is just The Bachelor/Bachelorette. Many cast members head on to the spin-off, Bachelor in Paradise. There, they can make around $400/day or around 12K for the whole month. However, that number can be negotiated, per Dean Unglert, who got $600/day.
Other Opportunities
It is not just the main show that can pay the leads of The Bachelor/Bachelorette. Many often head over to other opportunities like DWTS. Charity Lawson made it to the Season 32 finale so that was a pretty penny. Other Bachelor Nation stars who have appeared include: Hannah Brown, Sean Lowe, Nick Viall, Trista Sutter, and Kaitlyn Bristowe. Additionally, some who go home as contenders end up the following season as the lead so one never knows when opportunity will knock.
Are you shocked that the Bachelor Nation contestants do not get paid a nickel or does it make sense? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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