If you belong to the Bachelor Country, you probably consider yourself a Bachelor’s expert on everything. The reality show also has some hidden secrets that ABC certainly doesn’t want you to know. Thanks to some contestants sharing the truth about what’s really going on during the series you’re wondering what you thought you knew. From recalling the names of the contestants to the food on those one-on – one dates, ABC certainly wants to keep a mystery about The Bachelor.
1. Contestants are screened for STDs before casting
5/5.776 Contestants are tested for STDs before they appear on the show. ABC Before the contestants are formally introduced on the show they need to go through an extensive process of application. In addition to all the contracts they have to bind themselves to the numerous tests they need to take. These include a comprehensive STD testing background check and an Insider-based psychological review. More simply, anything that ABC knows about you from third parties is on the table to be released as long as you are vulnerable to the risk of death from serious injury or disease and/or property damage. Next: We’ve always wondered how contestants didn’t forget this.
5/5.777 5/5.777 The names of all their prospective mates are not rememberable. ABC Did you ever wonder how many names you recall during the rose ceremonies? That’s because they usually don’t know the name of everybody, so producers are on hand to help daily. Former a producer is never far from your side and is constantly reminding you of the name of all. [The producer] has flash cards with the names and pictures of each contestant. Everyone can barely recall even the flash cards. The entire thing is so overwhelming. How do you remember the rose-ceremony names? Well I doubt many people will remember at the age of 25 so the [ Bachelor or Bachelorette ] goes into the room for the rose ceremony and says a few names at a time and then leaves to get the next few names. Next: You d think ABC should make the bedroom cleaner. 3. This interesting fact was discovered by Fantasy Suites don t come packed with condoms 5/5.778 5/5.778 Courtney Robertson ABC Because the Fantasy Suites suggest the possibility of getting more intimate (often meaning sex) you d think they offer security. Robertson acknowledged that when we wrote the book, I didn’t realize how big a deal was! “Next: It’s not really yours the Neil Lane ring even if you get a proposal. 4. Your Neil Lane ring must be returned if you split up in less than two years 5/5.779 5/5.779 If the couple breaks up within 2 years the ring must go back to the network. ABC Former contestant Jaclyn Swartz has explained how everything goes down. “The food is usually fine on dates but the catch is that you should not eat it! One wants to see people stuffing their faces on a date. If you’re eating, she admitted that you’re not talking. Instead we are eating as we get ready before the dates. The producers will carry in room service to your room or a food plate where you get ready in the building. Next: This may be enough of a reason people want to go to the show. 6. There’s a reason why contestants drink so much 5/5.781 It’s not just the cameras that make it look like all of the contestants drink. In their time on the show they received unlimited alcohol ranging from wine to beer to champagne, to liquor shots. The alcohol is t just for fun though. “It’s how they make you more open to chat,” as Season 17’s Leslie Hughes announced. I remember it was about 12 noon when I came in for the producers’ weekend and they were like ‘you want some champagne wine? ‘ And I was like ‘ It’s around 12 p.m. Noon! Noon… ‘ And they are like ‘ Welcome to the family of bachelors. Next: Able to immerse yourself in the world of Bachelor 24/7. 7. Contestants are cut off from reality when filming 5/5.782 When you re a contestant on the show, you’re still trapped in a Bachelor world. Chris Harrison told Entertainment Weekly There’s no television or internet in the house it’s all about the Bachelor and the series. Season 14 s Ashleigh Hunt confirmed Harrison’s claim: “Until we get home we are not allowed to talk with friends or family. The day you get there, phones and computers are taken off. We [ would ] sit in or by the pool; it’s getting pretty boring. You can’t ever leave the house. ‘ The Facebook Cheat Sheet!