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

An Early Choice

Bachelorette winner Jesse Csincsak revealed that the lead usually has their final four picked from night 1. "Producers orchestrate the entire thing, sitting contestants down with the star, then directing others to kick them out. Then they tell the lead, ‘Pick four people you would like to get to know better.'"

Girls >Boys

The Bachelorette has a higher success rate than The Bachelor. Out of the 15 seasons of The Bachelorette that have aired since 2003, six of the couples are still together. Only two of the original couples from The Bachelor are still together in its 24-season run.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.