Disturbing Behind-the-Scenes Facts About 'The Bachelor' Franchise

The Leads Get Paid

The leads are the only ones paid to appear on the show. Originally, they were paid a salary close to what they would make in their regular jobs, however, now, leads don’t make any less than six figures. Emily Maynard, for example, was paid $250,000 for her appearance. 

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The More You Know

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