Video: Most Women Are Turned Away From “The Bachelor” Because….Herpes.
Source – Ever wondered what it takes for an ambitious young woman to land a spot on the ever-popular reality show The Bachelor? You’d probably assume a fun and bubbly personality, a deep love for catty drama, and debilitating singleness.
But according to a new book by Amy Kaufman called Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure, the ladies need to meet one other very important criteria: Being STD free.
In fact, according to Kaufman, having an STD is the number one reason why contestants get turned away after making it pretty far into the application process – which, as it turns out, is not easy.
The book goes into detail about what it takes to land a coveted spot on the show, and honestly, the process sounds absolutely exhausting. It almost sounds like more work than applying for a job or getting into Harvard, or something. Almost. Not really, though.
According to Kaufman, aspiring contestants need to fill out an extensive application and submit it with five to 15 pictures of themselves, as well as an intimate video where they give a tour of their home, show their pets, talk about what their fantasy date is, all while “dressed as if going to a nice dinner.”
Additionally, everyone need to meet with the show’s on-site therapist, give blood and urine samples, and undergo a thorough medical examination to check for super important things — namely venereal diseases.
And apparently, the medical exam is where most women flunk out and get sent home, because if it turns out they have an STD, they’re promptly eliminated from the casting process. You know, because The Bachelor is a sleazy show where everyone has sex with the same person.
“As soon as the medical tests came back, you’d see that herpes was the biggest thing,” says Ben Hatta, the executive producer’s old assistant. “And sometimes you’d be the first person to tell a contestant that they had herpes. You’d be like, ‘Uh, you should call your doctor.’ Why? ‘We’re not going to be able to have you on our show, but you should call your doctor.’
A sweet way to find out you have herpes. A TV producer telling you to beat it because you have the dirty business.
Imagine the fear these poor opportunistic women feel hearing “uh, you better call a DR. Can’t tell you why but you HAVE to call a DR ASAP.”
Fear not ladies, The Bachelor has to get tested too and if he’s on the show he’s wart free.
If you happen to get through the testing WITH herpes, it’s a great party favor to hand out especially if you come in second or third.
I need to start watching the Bachelor.