On top of STD tests, every contestant competing on The Bachelorette and The Bachelor in 2020 has to have frequent coronavirus tests (every third day, to be exact). ... On top of the STD and COVID-19 tests, contestants are given a full-blown psychological evaluation to make sure they're a good fit for reality television.

Can you have an STD on The Bachelor?

The answer is yes — and according to a new book that goes behind the scenes of the popular TV dating franchise, there's one STD in particular that prevents would-be contestants from getting a spot on the show: herpes.

Do contestants get paid on The Bachelor?

How much does the Bachelor and the Bachelorette get paid? While Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants make nothing, the leads of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are paid. According to Reality Steve, the current standard rate for Bachelors and Bachelorettes is $100,000.