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

Dress to Impress

Contestants must bring "clothing for both cold and warm weather, athletic wear, bathing suits, heels, tennis shoes, sandals, cocktail, long, and casual dresses, and heavy coats." And all of those things must be packed into just two suitcases. Good luck!

Limited Time

According to former Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky, contestants spend around 72 hours total with the lead if they’re given the final rose, and about 8 of those hours are spent sleeping in the fantasy suite date. Not much time to really bond before agreeing to marriage, don’t ya think?

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.