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

Welcome Gifts

When female contestants arrive at the mansion they are given welcome baskets with free products and bikinis. According to one past contestant the bikinis "made your boobs look really big." Well, alright then.

No Eating Allowed

The meals they are served on their one-on-one dates aren’t actually eaten—they’re more of a prop than anything. Both the lead and the contestants will eat in their hotel rooms prior to the night portion of the date. It would be a little strange to be chomping on some steak while trying to have a serious conversation about the future.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.