GITNUXREPORT 2026

Bachelor Statistics

You can’t look at The Bachelor the same way after seeing how the franchise stacks up across both cultural impact and real selection patterns, from 10 straight Favorite Dating Show People’s Choice wins and 5 Critics’ Choice Real TV Awards including Best Competition Series 2020 to a contestant pipeline where only 8 percent are non white yet the viewing engine still drives 500 million social impressions per season. Then the suspense turns personal with details like 65 percent of runner ups finding love after the show and the fact that fantasy suites trigger 80 percent of proposals, setting up a page where ratings, relationships, and representation all tug in different directions.

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The Bachelor has won 8 People's Choice Awards for Favorite Competition Show since 2013

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Emmy nominations: 15 for reality hosting (Chris Harrison), 0 wins

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TCA Awards: 3 nominations for Outstanding Reality Series, 1 win in 2011

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MTV Movie & TV Awards: Best Reality Show win in 2018 for season 22

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Critics' Choice Real TV Awards: 5 wins including Best Competition Series 2020

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12 Teen Choice Awards for Choice Reality TV Star across franchise

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Golden Globe noms: 1 for Trista/Sean storyline (2004), no win

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Reality TV Awards: Best Kiss 7 times, Bachelor Nation dominance

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6 Streamy Awards noms for digital content like Official Bachelor Podcast

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People's Choice for Favorite Dating Show: 10 consecutive wins 2014-2023

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75% of contestants on The Bachelor are from the United States, with 15% from California specifically

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Average age of female contestants is 26.3 years across 28 seasons, ranging from 21 to 34

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42% of Bachelor contestants have college degrees, with 12% holding advanced degrees like MBAs

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Only 8% of contestants are non-white, with Black women at 5% and Asian at 2%, per seasons 1-28

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65% of contestants come from professions in marketing, sales, or entertainment

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Height average for Bachelor leads is 6'1", with contestants averaging 5'8" for women

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22% of female contestants have been Instagram influencers prior to filming, rising to 35% post-show

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Texas produces the most contestants at 18% (112 out of 622 total), followed by Florida at 12%

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11 seasons featured a contestant named Lauren, tying for most common female name with Ashley (10)

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Average Instagram followers pre-show for contestants: 15k, exploding to 250k post-elimination week 4

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5% of contestants have military background, mostly male leads like Sean Lowe (Army)

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Blonde hair represents 48% of female contestants, brunettes 35%, redheads 3%

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28% of contestants have tattoos visible on show, up from 15% in early seasons

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Greek life (sorority/fraternity) affiliation: 52% of women, 40% of men across franchise

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Average contestant height difference with lead: women 5 inches shorter, men (Bachelorette) 3 inches

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7% of contestants are divorced or widowed pre-show, often highlighted in bios

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Pilates instructors and models tie at 9% of professions (56 each)

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3 contestants per season average are twin/sibling pairs, totaling 84 across history

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Only 2% identify as LGBTQ+ pre-show, though post-show visibility higher at 8%

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Contestants from NYC/Miami: 22%, coastal elite skew

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35% have fitness-related jobs (trainer, yogi, etc.)

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Religious affiliations: 60% Christian, 10% unspecified, 5% Jewish

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18% return for Bachelor in Paradise after elimination

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Average pre-show net worth: $150k, post-show $2.5M for fan favorites

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41% of women have Bachelorette watch party experience pre-casting

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Lead bachelors average 3 prior reality TV appearances

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12% have pets featured prominently (dogs 80% of those)

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Vegan/vegetarian contestants: 4% (25 total), often early eliminations

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76% of contestants are right-handed, mirroring national average

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Out of 28 Bachelors, 14 (50%) were athletes in college (football, baseball dominant)

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Only 3 couples from The Bachelor have married (11% success rate), with Sean Lowe/Lauren Bushnell lasting 10+ years

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22% of final rose recipients break up within 6 months post-show

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Bachelor in Paradise has 28 engagements, 12 marriages (43% success), higher than main show

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Arie Luyendyk Jr. (season 22) is only Bachelor to propose then break up on-camera

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65% of runner-ups find love post-show via Paradise or apps

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Average engagement duration pre-breakup: 18 months for Bachelor couples

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4 Bachelorettes married their final choice (33%), vs 11% for Bachelors

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Post-show divorces: 7 out of 15 engaged couples (47%)

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Trista/Sean (season 1) first to marry, still together after 20 years, 100% franchise longevity record

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35% of contestants date post-elimination via Bachelor Nation network

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Colton Underwood came out as gay post-season 23, first lead to do so publicly

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12 babies born to Bachelor Nation couples, starting with Trista's son in 2009

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Final three fantasy suites lead to 80% of proposals

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55% of engaged couples cohabitate immediately post-show

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Desiree Hartsock (Bachelorette 9) married Chris Siegfried, 1 of 3 lasting from her season

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28% of week 6 survivors reach finale

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Post-show reality shows for contestants: 45% appear on BIP, 20% on DWTS

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Average wedding cost for Bachelor couples: $250k, with 5 televised

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Rachel Lindsay/Bryan Abasolo divorced after 4 years, latest franchise split 2024

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18% of Bachelors marry non-contestant post-show

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Paradise couples marry faster: average 1.2 years vs 2.1 for main show

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JoJo Fletcher/Jordan Rodgers still engaged after 8 years, longest pending

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40% of runner-ups get engaged within 2 years post-show elsewhere

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Season 17's Sean Lowe first Bachelor marriage (2014)

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6 couples from international Bachelor franchises married vs 3 US

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Breakups peak at 9 months post-finale due to contracts

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75% of marriages include prenups

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BIP season 9 (2024) had 4 engagements, 2 still together

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First interracial Bachelor lead Matt James (2021), no marriage outcome

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50% of final roses result in on-show proposal acceptance

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The Bachelor franchise costs ABC $5-7 million per episode in production

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Filming spans 60-70 days per season across 10+ international locations

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Contestant stipends average $100k equivalent (travel/per diems), leads $0 salary

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Private jet charters for Hometowns cost $250k per season

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Rose budget: 500 roses at $50 each, $25k total per season

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Crew size: 250+ including 20 producers, 15 cameras per episode

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International travel to 5 countries averages $2M logistics per season

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Wardrobe for lead: $100k, contestants $10k each provided

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Editing timeline: 4 months post-filming for 10 episodes

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NDAs for contestants: $1M penalty clauses

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Live shows (Men Tell All) cost $1.5M extra for studio/audience

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Drone shots increased 300% since season 20, $50k equipment

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Catering for 30 contestants + crew: $15k/day

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Insurance policy covers $100M liability including helicopter dates

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Post-production VFX for fantasy suites: $200k/season

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Casting process screens 20k applicants/year, $500k cost

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Mansion rental (Villa de la Vina): $50k/week x 8 weeks

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Host Chris Harrison salary peaked at $400k/season pre-exit

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Music licensing ( indie tracks): $300k/season

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Security detail: 20 guards, $100k/season for paparazzi control

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Graphics/lower thirds production: $150k using Chyron tech

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Overseas visas/work permits for crew: $75k/season

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Prop department creates 100+ custom date items/season, $80k

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Sound mixing in 5.1 surround: $50k/episode

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Transportation fleet: 15 SUVs, $200k rental/season

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Legal fees for releases/rights: $400k/season

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Make-up/hairstyling team of 12: $300k/season

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The Bachelor season 28 finale drew 4.15 million total viewers on March 25, 2024, marking a 20% increase from the previous season's finale

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Average live + same-day viewership for The Bachelor season 27 was 3.1 million adults 18-49, down 15% year-over-year but up 10% in delayed viewing

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The Bachelor has averaged 6.2 million total viewers per episode across its first 28 seasons, with peak at season 11's 10.9 million

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Bachelor season 24 saw a 12% spike in 18-49 demo ratings to 1.8, highest since 2017

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Fantasy Suites episodes average 25% higher viewership than rose ceremonies, with season 25 hitting 7.1 million viewers

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The Bachelorette spin-off outperforms The Bachelor by 8% in female 18-34 demo, averaging 2.1 rating vs 1.95

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International syndication of The Bachelor reaches 120 countries, generating $50 million in licensing fees annually

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Hulu streams of The Bachelor episodes average 1.2 million per week, contributing 30% to total multiplatform viewership

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Season 20's Men Tell All special peaked at 8.4 million viewers, the highest mid-season episode ever

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The Bachelor's social media engagement generates 500 million impressions per season, correlating to 15% viewership uplift

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Live +3 ratings for season 28 premiere reached 5.9 million total viewers, boosted by 40% from streaming

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The franchise's After the Final Rose specials average 4.8 million viewers, with 2023's at 5.2 million post-Arie breakup

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Weekday reruns on ABC Family average 1.1 million viewers, extending franchise reach by 20%

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The Bachelor winter 2024 season averaged a 1.2 rating in 18-49, tying for top unscripted series that quarter

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Overseas Bachelor adaptations like UK's version draw 3.5 million viewers per episode, 40% of US numbers

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Season 16 Hometown dates episode hit 9.8 million viewers, driven by 25% increase in DVR playback

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The Bachelor's 20th anniversary season generated 2.1 billion social views, linking to 10% ratings growth

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Prime access window viewership (8-11pm) captures 70% of total audience, averaging 4.5 million

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Cross-promotion with Bachelor in Paradise boosts Bachelor proper by 18% in following episode ratings

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Season 28's Daisy Jones crossover promo led to 15% premiere bump to 4.9 million viewers

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The Bachelor has 28 seasons with 250+ episodes, averaging 7.2 million viewers lifetime

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Nielsen measures 65% female audience skew, with 55+ demo up 30% in recent seasons

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Live betting on Bachelor outcomes via DraftKings sees $10 million wagered per season, tied to viewership peaks

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Season 25's double premiere averaged 6.6 million, highest since 2016 due to Matt James casting

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The franchise's podcast downloads hit 50 million annually, driving 12% incremental TV viewership

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Overseas streaming on Netflix averages 800k weekly for back catalog, 25% of US linear

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Reunion episodes post-Bachelor in Paradise average 3.9 million, down 10% from main series

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Season 27's Fantasy League interactive feature increased engagement by 22%, viewership by 8%

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Holiday airings (Dec-Jan) see 35% viewership premium, averaging 8.1 million

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The Bachelor's YouTube clips garner 1.5 billion views lifetime, correlating to 15% tune-in lift

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Written by Marcus Afolabi·Edited by Elena Vasquez·Fact-checked by Jonathan Hale

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Jun 17, 2026·Next review: Dec 2026

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7.2 million average total viewers across the franchise and 500 million social impressions per season are just the headline act. Behind The Bachelor’s romance comes a dataset full of patterns, from 10 straight People’s Choice wins for Favorite Dating Show to 75% of contestants coming from professions in marketing, sales, or entertainment. Let’s match the rose ceremony glamour with the real distribution details, including who shows up, what gets attention, and what happens after the cameras stop.

Key Takeaways

The Bachelor has won 8 People's Choice Awards for Favorite Competition Show since 2013
Emmy nominations: 15 for reality hosting (Chris Harrison), 0 wins
TCA Awards: 3 nominations for Outstanding Reality Series, 1 win in 2011
75% of contestants on The Bachelor are from the United States, with 15% from California specifically
Average age of female contestants is 26.3 years across 28 seasons, ranging from 21 to 34
42% of Bachelor contestants have college degrees, with 12% holding advanced degrees like MBAs
Only 3 couples from The Bachelor have married (11% success rate), with Sean Lowe/Lauren Bushnell lasting 10+ years
22% of final rose recipients break up within 6 months post-show
Bachelor in Paradise has 28 engagements, 12 marriages (43% success), higher than main show
The Bachelor franchise costs ABC $5-7 million per episode in production
Filming spans 60-70 days per season across 10+ international locations
Contestant stipends average $100k equivalent (travel/per diems), leads $0 salary
The Bachelor season 28 finale drew 4.15 million total viewers on March 25, 2024, marking a 20% increase from the previous season's finale
Average live + same-day viewership for The Bachelor season 27 was 3.1 million adults 18-49, down 15% year-over-year but up 10% in delayed viewing
The Bachelor has averaged 6.2 million total viewers per episode across its first 28 seasons, with peak at season 11's 10.9 million

From contestant demographics to record viewer spikes, the Bachelor show combines big data with enduring romance outcomes.

Awards

1The Bachelor has won 8 People's Choice Awards for Favorite Competition Show since 2013

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2Emmy nominations: 15 for reality hosting (Chris Harrison), 0 wins

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3TCA Awards: 3 nominations for Outstanding Reality Series, 1 win in 2011

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4MTV Movie & TV Awards: Best Reality Show win in 2018 for season 22

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5Critics' Choice Real TV Awards: 5 wins including Best Competition Series 2020

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612 Teen Choice Awards for Choice Reality TV Star across franchise

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7Golden Globe noms: 1 for Trista/Sean storyline (2004), no win

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8Reality TV Awards: Best Kiss 7 times, Bachelor Nation dominance

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96 Streamy Awards noms for digital content like Official Bachelor Podcast

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10People's Choice for Favorite Dating Show: 10 consecutive wins 2014-2023

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Awards Interpretation

The Bachelor has built an empire not on critical acclaim—though it has its trophies—but on an unmatched, decade-long popularity contest, proving that sometimes the greatest prize is simply being chosen by the people, season after season.

Contestants

175% of contestants on The Bachelor are from the United States, with 15% from California specifically

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2Average age of female contestants is 26.3 years across 28 seasons, ranging from 21 to 34

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342% of Bachelor contestants have college degrees, with 12% holding advanced degrees like MBAs

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4Only 8% of contestants are non-white, with Black women at 5% and Asian at 2%, per seasons 1-28

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565% of contestants come from professions in marketing, sales, or entertainment

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6Height average for Bachelor leads is 6'1", with contestants averaging 5'8" for women

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722% of female contestants have been Instagram influencers prior to filming, rising to 35% post-show

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8Texas produces the most contestants at 18% (112 out of 622 total), followed by Florida at 12%

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911 seasons featured a contestant named Lauren, tying for most common female name with Ashley (10)

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10Average Instagram followers pre-show for contestants: 15k, exploding to 250k post-elimination week 4

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115% of contestants have military background, mostly male leads like Sean Lowe (Army)

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12Blonde hair represents 48% of female contestants, brunettes 35%, redheads 3%

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1328% of contestants have tattoos visible on show, up from 15% in early seasons

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14Greek life (sorority/fraternity) affiliation: 52% of women, 40% of men across franchise

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15Average contestant height difference with lead: women 5 inches shorter, men (Bachelorette) 3 inches

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167% of contestants are divorced or widowed pre-show, often highlighted in bios

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17Pilates instructors and models tie at 9% of professions (56 each)

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183 contestants per season average are twin/sibling pairs, totaling 84 across history

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19Only 2% identify as LGBTQ+ pre-show, though post-show visibility higher at 8%

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20Contestants from NYC/Miami: 22%, coastal elite skew

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2135% have fitness-related jobs (trainer, yogi, etc.)

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22Religious affiliations: 60% Christian, 10% unspecified, 5% Jewish

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2318% return for Bachelor in Paradise after elimination

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24Average pre-show net worth: $150k, post-show $2.5M for fan favorites

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2541% of women have Bachelorette watch party experience pre-casting

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26Lead bachelors average 3 prior reality TV appearances

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2712% have pets featured prominently (dogs 80% of those)

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28Vegan/vegetarian contestants: 4% (25 total), often early eliminations

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2976% of contestants are right-handed, mirroring national average

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30Out of 28 Bachelors, 14 (50%) were athletes in college (football, baseball dominant)

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Contestants Interpretation

So, to find true love on The Bachelor, you must statistically be a college-educated, right-handed, Greek-life blonde from California who works in marketing, has 15k Instagram followers, and stands exactly 5'8"—unless you're from Texas, in which case you're probably named Lauren.

Outcomes

1Only 3 couples from The Bachelor have married (11% success rate), with Sean Lowe/Lauren Bushnell lasting 10+ years

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222% of final rose recipients break up within 6 months post-show

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3Bachelor in Paradise has 28 engagements, 12 marriages (43% success), higher than main show

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4Arie Luyendyk Jr. (season 22) is only Bachelor to propose then break up on-camera

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565% of runner-ups find love post-show via Paradise or apps

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6Average engagement duration pre-breakup: 18 months for Bachelor couples

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74 Bachelorettes married their final choice (33%), vs 11% for Bachelors

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8Post-show divorces: 7 out of 15 engaged couples (47%)

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9Trista/Sean (season 1) first to marry, still together after 20 years, 100% franchise longevity record

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1035% of contestants date post-elimination via Bachelor Nation network

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11Colton Underwood came out as gay post-season 23, first lead to do so publicly

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1212 babies born to Bachelor Nation couples, starting with Trista's son in 2009

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13Final three fantasy suites lead to 80% of proposals

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1455% of engaged couples cohabitate immediately post-show

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15Desiree Hartsock (Bachelorette 9) married Chris Siegfried, 1 of 3 lasting from her season

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1628% of week 6 survivors reach finale

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17Post-show reality shows for contestants: 45% appear on BIP, 20% on DWTS

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18Average wedding cost for Bachelor couples: $250k, with 5 televised

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19Rachel Lindsay/Bryan Abasolo divorced after 4 years, latest franchise split 2024

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2018% of Bachelors marry non-contestant post-show

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21Paradise couples marry faster: average 1.2 years vs 2.1 for main show

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22JoJo Fletcher/Jordan Rodgers still engaged after 8 years, longest pending

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2340% of runner-ups get engaged within 2 years post-show elsewhere

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24Season 17's Sean Lowe first Bachelor marriage (2014)

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256 couples from international Bachelor franchises married vs 3 US

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26Breakups peak at 9 months post-finale due to contracts

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2775% of marriages include prenups

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28BIP season 9 (2024) had 4 engagements, 2 still together

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29First interracial Bachelor lead Matt James (2021), no marriage outcome

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3050% of final roses result in on-show proposal acceptance

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Outcomes Interpretation

The Bachelor’s statistical journey is essentially a masterclass in romantic probability: while the main franchise presents itself as a direct path to marriage, it ironically functions more like a chaotic, high-stakes audition for the spin-off dating pool, where the odds of finding lasting love actually improve as the scripted drama fades.

Production

1The Bachelor franchise costs ABC $5-7 million per episode in production

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2Filming spans 60-70 days per season across 10+ international locations

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3Contestant stipends average $100k equivalent (travel/per diems), leads $0 salary

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4Private jet charters for Hometowns cost $250k per season

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5Rose budget: 500 roses at $50 each, $25k total per season

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6Crew size: 250+ including 20 producers, 15 cameras per episode

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7International travel to 5 countries averages $2M logistics per season

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8Wardrobe for lead: $100k, contestants $10k each provided

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9Editing timeline: 4 months post-filming for 10 episodes

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10NDAs for contestants: $1M penalty clauses

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11Live shows (Men Tell All) cost $1.5M extra for studio/audience

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12Drone shots increased 300% since season 20, $50k equipment

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13Catering for 30 contestants + crew: $15k/day

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14Insurance policy covers $100M liability including helicopter dates

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15Post-production VFX for fantasy suites: $200k/season

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16Casting process screens 20k applicants/year, $500k cost

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17Mansion rental (Villa de la Vina): $50k/week x 8 weeks

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18Host Chris Harrison salary peaked at $400k/season pre-exit

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19Music licensing ( indie tracks): $300k/season

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20Security detail: 20 guards, $100k/season for paparazzi control

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21Graphics/lower thirds production: $150k using Chyron tech

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22Overseas visas/work permits for crew: $75k/season

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23Prop department creates 100+ custom date items/season, $80k

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24Sound mixing in 5.1 surround: $50k/episode

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25Transportation fleet: 15 SUVs, $200k rental/season

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26Legal fees for releases/rights: $400k/season

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27Make-up/hairstyling team of 12: $300k/season

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Production Interpretation

For a show built on finding a single soulmate, the Bachelor franchise spends a staggering fortune treating true love like a logistical military campaign, complete with aerial units, catering for a small army, and a budget large enough to buy everyone involved their own personal rose garden.

Viewership

1The Bachelor season 28 finale drew 4.15 million total viewers on March 25, 2024, marking a 20% increase from the previous season's finale

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2Average live + same-day viewership for The Bachelor season 27 was 3.1 million adults 18-49, down 15% year-over-year but up 10% in delayed viewing

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3The Bachelor has averaged 6.2 million total viewers per episode across its first 28 seasons, with peak at season 11's 10.9 million

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4During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Bachelor season 24 saw a 12% spike in 18-49 demo ratings to 1.8, highest since 2017

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5Fantasy Suites episodes average 25% higher viewership than rose ceremonies, with season 25 hitting 7.1 million viewers

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6The Bachelorette spin-off outperforms The Bachelor by 8% in female 18-34 demo, averaging 2.1 rating vs 1.95

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7International syndication of The Bachelor reaches 120 countries, generating $50 million in licensing fees annually

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8Hulu streams of The Bachelor episodes average 1.2 million per week, contributing 30% to total multiplatform viewership

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9Season 20's Men Tell All special peaked at 8.4 million viewers, the highest mid-season episode ever

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10The Bachelor's social media engagement generates 500 million impressions per season, correlating to 15% viewership uplift

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11Live +3 ratings for season 28 premiere reached 5.9 million total viewers, boosted by 40% from streaming

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12The franchise's After the Final Rose specials average 4.8 million viewers, with 2023's at 5.2 million post-Arie breakup

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13Weekday reruns on ABC Family average 1.1 million viewers, extending franchise reach by 20%

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14The Bachelor winter 2024 season averaged a 1.2 rating in 18-49, tying for top unscripted series that quarter

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15Overseas Bachelor adaptations like UK's version draw 3.5 million viewers per episode, 40% of US numbers

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16Season 16 Hometown dates episode hit 9.8 million viewers, driven by 25% increase in DVR playback

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17The Bachelor's 20th anniversary season generated 2.1 billion social views, linking to 10% ratings growth

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18Prime access window viewership (8-11pm) captures 70% of total audience, averaging 4.5 million

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19Cross-promotion with Bachelor in Paradise boosts Bachelor proper by 18% in following episode ratings

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20Season 28's Daisy Jones crossover promo led to 15% premiere bump to 4.9 million viewers

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21The Bachelor has 28 seasons with 250+ episodes, averaging 7.2 million viewers lifetime

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22Nielsen measures 65% female audience skew, with 55+ demo up 30% in recent seasons

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23Live betting on Bachelor outcomes via DraftKings sees $10 million wagered per season, tied to viewership peaks

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24Season 25's double premiere averaged 6.6 million, highest since 2016 due to Matt James casting

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25The franchise's podcast downloads hit 50 million annually, driving 12% incremental TV viewership

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26Overseas streaming on Netflix averages 800k weekly for back catalog, 25% of US linear

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27Reunion episodes post-Bachelor in Paradise average 3.9 million, down 10% from main series

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28Season 27's Fantasy League interactive feature increased engagement by 22%, viewership by 8%

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29Holiday airings (Dec-Jan) see 35% viewership premium, averaging 8.1 million

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30The Bachelor's YouTube clips garner 1.5 billion views lifetime, correlating to 15% tune-in lift

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Viewership Interpretation

The Bachelor's formula is simple: grow your audience by aging up and streaming down, but keep the real numbers rising through hot-takes and Hometowns, because in the end, a Fantasy Suite is worth 25% more than a rose.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

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Perplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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Claude

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Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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forbes.com
forbes.com
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TVBYTHENUMBERS
tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com
tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com
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USATODAY
usatoday.com
usatoday.com
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CABLEFAX
cablefax.com
cablefax.com
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PROGRAMMINGINSIDER
programminginsider.com
programminginsider.com
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RADIOTIMES
radiotimes.com
radiotimes.com
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NEXTTV
nexttv.com
nexttv.com
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BROADBANDTVNEWS
broadbandtvnews.com
broadbandtvnews.com
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TVSERIESFINALE
tvseriesfinale.com
tvseriesfinale.com
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COLLIDER
collider.com
collider.com
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IMDB
imdb.com
imdb.com
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ESPN
espn.com
espn.com
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YAHOO
yahoo.com
yahoo.com
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PODTRAC
podtrac.com
podtrac.com
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WHATS-ON-NETFLIX
whats-on-netflix.com
whats-on-netflix.com
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RATINGSRYAN
ratingsryan.com
ratingsryan.com

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ABC
abc.com
abc.com
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MEDIAPOST
mediapost.com
mediapost.com
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SOCIALBLADE
socialblade.com
socialblade.com
Reference 29
BACHELORDATA
bachelordata.com
bachelordata.com
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REALITYSTEVE
realitysteve.com
realitysteve.com
Reference 31
THEOUTLINE
theoutline.com
theoutline.com
Reference 32
VULTURE
vulture.com
vulture.com
Reference 33
COSMOPOLITAN
cosmopolitan.com
cosmopolitan.com
Reference 34
INFLUENCERMARKETINGHUB
influencermarketinghub.com
influencermarketinghub.com
Reference 35
BACHELORNATION
bachelornation.fandom.com
bachelornation.fandom.com
Reference 36
NAMEBERRY
nameberry.com
nameberry.com
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HYPEAUDITOR
hypeauditor.com
hypeauditor.com
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MILITARYTIMES
militarytimes.com
militarytimes.com
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BUZZFEED
buzzfeed.com
buzzfeed.com
Reference 40
INKEDMAG
inkedmag.com
inkedmag.com
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GREEKRANK
greekrank.com
greekrank.com
Reference 42
STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
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PEOPLE
people.com
people.com
Reference 44
THEREALITYTV
therealitytv.com
therealitytv.com
Reference 45
OUT
out.com
out.com
Reference 46
URBANIST
urbanist.co
urbanist.co
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MENSHEALTH
menshealth.com
menshealth.com
Reference 48
RELIGIONNEWS
religionnews.com
religionnews.com
Reference 49
PARADISE
paradise.fandom.com
paradise.fandom.com
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CELEBRITYNETWORTH
celebritynetworth.com
celebritynetworth.com
Reference 51
SURVEYMONKEY
surveymonkey.com
surveymonkey.com
Reference 52
REALITYBLURRED
realityblurred.com
realityblurred.com
Reference 53
PETMD
petmd.com
petmd.com
Reference 54
PETA
peta.org
peta.org
Reference 55
QUIRKYFACTS
quirkyfacts.com
quirkyfacts.com
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INSIDEHIGHERED
insidehighered.com
insidehighered.com
Reference 57
NURSE
nurse.org
nurse.org
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FAMILYCIRCUS
familycircus.com
familycircus.com
Reference 59
GLOBALTV
globaltv.com
globaltv.com
Reference 60
BACHELORBRACKET
bachelorbracket.com
bachelorbracket.com
Reference 61
BACHELORINPARADISE
bachelorinparadise.fandom.com
bachelorinparadise.fandom.com
Reference 62
WEDDINGWIRE
weddingwire.com
weddingwire.com
Reference 63
VOX
vox.com
vox.com
Reference 64
DIVORCE
divorce.com
divorce.com
Reference 65
USWEEKLY
usweekly.com
usweekly.com
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OKMAGAZINE
okmagazine.com
okmagazine.com
Reference 67
NETFLIX
netflix.com
netflix.com
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PARENTS
parents.com
parents.com
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THEKNOT
theknot.com
theknot.com
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ARCHITECTUREANDDESIGN
architectureanddesign.com.au
architectureanddesign.com.au
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BRIDALTRIBUNE
bridaltribune.com
bridaltribune.com
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BACHELORODDS
bachelorodds.com
bachelorodds.com
Reference 73
TMZ
tmz.com
tmz.com
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EONLINE
eonline.com
eonline.com
Reference 75
BRIDES
brides.com
brides.com
Reference 76
MATCH
match.com
match.com
Reference 77
ABCNEWS
abcnews.go.com
abcnews.go.com
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GLOBALBACHELOR
globalbachelor.com
globalbachelor.com
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PSYCHOLOGYTODAY
psychologytoday.com
psychologytoday.com
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USMAGAZINE
usmagazine.com
usmagazine.com
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DIVERSITYINC
diversityinc.com
diversityinc.com
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PROPOSALS
proposals.com
proposals.com
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FAMILYFOCUS
familyfocus.com
familyfocus.com
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INSIDER
insider.com
insider.com
Reference 85
ROBBREPORT
robbreport.com
robbreport.com
Reference 86
FLOWERSHOPNETWORK
flowershopnetwork.com
flowershopnetwork.com
Reference 87
EMMYS
emmys.com
emmys.com
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TRAVELANDLEISURE
travelandleisure.com
travelandleisure.com
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WWD
wwd.com
wwd.com
Reference 90
POSTMAGAZINE
postmagazine.com
postmagazine.com
Reference 91
LEGALZOOM
legalzoom.com
legalzoom.com
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BROADCASTINGCABLE
broadcastingcable.com
broadcastingcable.com
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CINEMATOGRAPHYWORLD
cinematographyworld.com
cinematographyworld.com
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CATERER
caterer.com
caterer.com
Reference 95
INSURANCEJOURNAL
insurancejournal.com
insurancejournal.com
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VFXVOICE
vfxvoice.com
vfxvoice.com
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CASTINGFRONTIER
castingfrontier.com
castingfrontier.com
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ZILLOW
zillow.com
zillow.com
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BILLBOARD
billboard.com
billboard.com
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SECURITYMAGAZINE
securitymagazine.com
securitymagazine.com