40 Rules You Didn't Know 'Bachelor' And 'Bachelorette' Contestants Have To Follow

Okay, you can’t tell me you haven’t at least thought about what it would be like to go on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, or Bachelor In Paradise. You’ve definitely thought about which person you’re most like (I’m def a Katie, but IDK if that’s a good thing or not). But did you know that contestants have to follow some INSANE rules just to be part of the journey?

Imagine getting the casting call, not being able to tell your job, paying for all of the clothes, being cut off from the entire world for two months...only to end up in a relationship that might not work out. Plus, have you ever thought about what you'd need to do if you were isolated in Bachelor Mansion during a presidential election? Or what you can and can't do after the cameras stop rolling? Yeah, that's all covered in your contract.

On the flip side, there is Instagram fame and a possible podcast deal that could come with it. Oh, and the potential to walk away engaged to the love of your life with a Neil Lane rock on your finger (you know, the whole point of the show). But these rules might make you think twice about signing up—or maybe it’ll help you go on that social media break you’ve been talking about for ages. Either way, I feel sorry for all the contestants that have to deal with these rules.