Will Joan Vassos Get Paid for Being the Lead on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’?
Joan Vassos will appear as the first-ever golden bachelorette this fall. Vassos might be looking for love when she steps on the stage for the first time as the lead of The Golden Bachelorette, but she won’t leave the show with just a potential life partner. Joan Vassos, as the lead of the series, will be paid for her time. The men vying for her attention will not.
Will Joan Vassos get paid for appearing on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’?
Joan Vassos has yet to speak about how much she will earn for her time on The Golden Bachelorette. Still, there is no reason to believe she would be any different from previous leads. Generally speaking, leads on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are paid for their time on the show. The money isn’t insignificant.
While official salaries have never been revealed, rumors have swirled about just how much money leads walk away with. According to Reality Steve, pay rates can differ between contestants, but most earn at least $100,000 for their time on the series. Filming lasts about 40 days, which means leads are paid about $2,500 or more for each day of filming.
Some leads may negotiate for more money. It isn’t uncommon for the production company to offer higher rates to more popular contestants. Vassos was popular when she appeared on The Golden Bachelor, so it’s possible she may earn more than the typical $100,000 payday.
Contestants are not paid for their appearances
While the lead on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are paid for their time, the ladies and gentlemen who sign up to compete for their affections are not paid. Appearing on the show can be rather costly.
While their expenses are paid while they are on the show, their travel costs for auditioning are not covered. The contestants are given guidance regarding what clothing to pack, but the network does not foot the bill for a new wardrobe. One contestant, Daria Rose, chronicled exactly what she spent for a fleeting moment on the series.
Rose, who appeared in the 26th season of The Bachelor, was sent home during the first night. In an article for Business Insider, Rose revealed that she spent more than $4,000 to appear on the show. Other contestants have shared similar stories, with some contestants cashing out their savings to buy makeup and wardrobes for their shot at love. While the production team doesn’t have a spend requirement, all contestants must show up with a full wardrobe, as they never know just how long they’ll spend on the series. The men on The Golden Bachelorette will need to foot the bill for their wardrobes, too.
