Strict Rules That “The Bachelor” Contestants Must Follow

“The Bachelor” and its spin-offs may appear to be all sunshine and roses when you watch couples find love on TV. However, there are some very stiff regulations that each cast member must follow while filming the show.

Finding the love of your life isn’t always easy, especially when you’re under contract to do so! Check out these outrageous rules that “The Bachelor” franchise contestants have to abide by in order to not break their contract.

No Listening to Music and No Reading Books

When filming, contestants have to say goodbye to all personal devices, including their phones. No communication with the outside world is allowed while on the show, but even more strict are the rules that prohibit contestants from browsing the web, listening to music and even reading books!

The only exception is the Bible.

Contestants Provide Their Own Hair and Makeup

Contestants also sign up to fund their own wardrobe as well as hair and makeup for the show. With no assistance from production in this area, some contestants’ bank accounts really take a hit.

Women would have to fork out a lot more than their male counterpart to keep their hair and makeup up to the show’s standards.

No Eating on Dinner Dates

Those dinner dates you see are not actually meant for dinner. Although the audience is meant to think the couple is having romantic meal, those scenes are meant for just talking. Instead, the pair is encouraged to eat a meal before their date.

Contestants Are Limited to Two Drinks Per Hour

When it comes to drinking, contestants are limited to two drinks per hour in order to keep some order and control. While that may sound completely reasonable, it’s very easy to have one too many depending how long each scene is running for.