Why Mari Pepin Is So Popular On Social Media Now
Snagging screen time on popular reality TV shows will work wonders for nearly anyone’s social currency. This is especially true when it comes to platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. That just so happens to be the case for none other than Mari Pepin, a fan-favorite who previously served as a contestant on ABC’s The Bachelor. Here’s why her social media presence has been so positively impacted following her time starring on the show.
Mari Pepin’s Social Media Popularity
Some contestants from Bachelor Nation sign up for the show with deep-seated hopes of finding love, but they end up brokenhearted. For Mari specifically, she ended the show in love with Kenny Braasch after filming Bachelor in Paradise Season 7 with him in 2021. That season was filmed right after she participated in Season 25 of The Bachelor.
Mari and Kenny appear to be happily married based on all their Instagram pictures and videos. It’s clear that Mari’s social media presence has totally blown up because of it. She currently has 303,000 followers on the gram where she posts consistent content for her fans and followers to keep up with. According to Mari’s bio, she’s all about beauty, skincare, fashion, and cooking.
Mari’s posts generally pull in hundreds of likes and comments from people who are excited to see more of her. One example is a Reel she posted highlighting a pumpkin patch visit she enjoyed in Chicago. Another example is a Reel she shared breaking down the details of her Dominican blowout hair appointment.
Becoming part of Bachelor Nation has been pivotal for Mari when it comes to her overall presence on social media. She only had 50,000 followers on Instagram before her first reality TV appearance, according to CNBC.
Influencers have the ability to earn thousands of dollars for every sponsored post they share on Instagram and other similar platforms. Of course, the number of followers someone has matters. So does the level of engagement they receive are some major factors that are considered.
The Common Link Between Reality TV Fame And Social Media Success
Gaining fame on reality TV shows and turning that clout into social media stardom is a common pipeline for plenty of individuals who are willing to take such a boldly brave leap. Mari’s story isn’t exactly rare.
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Another example is Francesca Farago from Too Hot to Handle Season 1. After filming the beloved Netflix reality TV show, she’s accrued more than 6.2 million followers on Instagram. Raven Ross is another example of a reality TV star who came from Love is Blind. She’s now bordering on 1 million Instagram followers as we speak.
When it comes to Mari specifically, the Bachelor Nation fandom has been incredibly supportive after seeing her fight for love and find love on national television. Since she’s been so well-received on social media, it tracks that she’s been asked to do sponsored posts.
What do you think of Mari’s pipeline from being a reality TV star to a paid social media influencer? Let us know your thoughts – and don’t miss new episodes of The Bachelor on ABC.
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