I must say, Lauren has tons more personality here then she ever had on the show. Lauren, do you think they edited you to make you look dull, or were you just really withdrawn and introverted while filming?
Mary Tinney 😂 back handed compliment...in all honesty, I just thought she was reserved and was protecting her heart. Now she has her man and can be more free
She had personality on the show she was just shy. Every person doesn't have to be bubbly all the time. Her dinner date with Arie when she told him she's in love with him was the most poignant moment of that season, that whole encounter had so much depth. So much, in fact, that Arie started getting a panic attack. She was my favorite from that season and they make an awesome couple!
I would love to see a video of Lauren talking about everything that was going through her head with the finale when she wasn't picked all the way to her and Arie getting back together. Was she trying to move on? Did she know he would come back to her? I would love to hear her story from her perspective.
She actually did speak about it in an interview. Something along the lines of she felt like it would be a dream if he would still reach out to her as she felt he made a mistake. She felt like he was definitely her person
Please do a part 2! Love this kind of video. My question is: Arie, throughout the majority of your season it felt like we didn’t see a ton of Lauren. She even had the last one on one. Was it edited that way or did you and Lauren truly discover how strong your connection was later on. Love you guys!
When you go on a date, after the day portion do you go back to the hotel to get ready for supper? Or do you have to bring a change of clothes? Idk I guess I’m just confused how that works.
Pamela Jaeger so they will pause the date and each of you go to a separate hotel with your producers. You do an interview then eat/change. That’s why you don’t see many of the contestants or Bachelor eat during the night time portion of the date.
Does Chris Harrison just nap around while everything is happening, and then when something dramatic comes he’s called? Lol. I always think he’s a superhero because I’m like wow, “he came out of nowhere.” 😂
bri nichole colton says that the dates are picked by producers based on a “ranked list” of contestants by the bachelor so production tries to even the playing field by giving lower ranked girls the dates
Question: When giving out roses at a rose ceremony are you told how long to pause before saying a name? Do the producers tell you to pick up the next rose then count one-Mississippi, two-mississippi, three-mississippi....
No haha, it takes them a while to set up these angles and shots anyway, so you're kind of giving three or four names at a time with a break in between. (Which, if you think about it, in early episodes when there's still more than a dozen women, IS a lot of time. Ends up being 3 hours at the very least, and thats not even including ITMs and exits.) You're told to take a breath before saying each name, but that's about it. If there were to be longer pauses than there already are, with how long the ceremony is, while all the contestants just stand around, it would be interminable. And I think all the girls would just leave from frustration, lol. They're supposed to take a breath before each name, but that's about it. Not a 3/4 Mississippi system, lol. So all those looooong shots of girls looking around, that you think are of the lead making the girls wait, are actually just the close up angles of them that are set up for reactions. So it makes it look like the lead is pausing longer than he is, especially with the dramatic music. But really, on its own, without any long pausing, the ceremony is edited to look like it's only a couple of minutes, when its actually hours. So I'd say editing department does a damn good job of making it look intense but short, when it's actually really tedious and boring. So as I said, if on top of how long it already is, the producers made the lead pause for a long time before giving a rose --- when he's already taking breaks every couple of names to set up for shots (and to get the next names if he's forgotten the order) -- I think the girls would kill someone. Bc the rose ceremony is already so taxing as it is, and many leads/contestants have said it's the most annoying part of the show bc of how grueling it is, so to add on even more time would drive everyone nuts, lol.
Good question! The rose ceremonies are very confusing to me. So choppy and seems highly edited especially when it comes down to last two contestants...hero v villain
Maddy Hinkle if it’s anything like America’s next top model they have to stay in a hotel until it’s over to preserve the secrecy. I don’t know if it is or not but that’s how they do it on ANTM
1st you guys are the cutest couple from the show 2nd i want to put socks on Lauren's feet 3rd I love the camo pjs 3rd love your couples mugs! 4th stay happy and safe 5th I love your content, happy quarantine!
Loved this video! Hope you do a part two. I have a question: It seems like you don’t talk about anything real during the dates - like where you live, what you do for work, believes etc. Is this the case or are these conversations edited out? And also: do the producers encourage you to tell a “sad story”? It seems so forced when I am watching.
I'm pretty sure they have those conversations but they get edited out. When Ben Flajnik was the Bachelor he was talking to his date Nikki about her being a hygienist working 9-6pm. So I think they'll edit out whatever they think is boring.
wondering if you guys can do a part 2. but my question is, does the bachelor/bachelorette get to pick who they want for that specific date. also when there’s a two on one, do u get to pick the two you wanna choose between?
Do they interrupt dates to do ITMs? During dates, where does everyone get ready before the night portion? Does the bachelor have any say in what the dates are? When traveling, do all the girls go on one flight or do they separate you to prevent spoilers? Do producers tell you what you should wear for a date (if it’ll be sporty, etc.)? Who gets groceries in the house? What do you eat when you’re traveling internationally and staying in hotels?
Yes, they interrupt dates. No, the bachelor doesn’t plan any of the dates. The girls go on one flight and they try to get away with it by saying they’re a dance team or other things. Read some Reality Steve, he talks about this stuff.
Great questions! I would also ask, why do they never seem to be eating their suppers during the dates? Seems like the food stays untouched. Aren't you guys hungry? :)
Apparently the when they eat, it messes up the mic quality, so they film for a bit with all the fancy food, scarf it down, and then film itm’s. (via hannah brown)
@@natalietremblay5102 I read it's for consistency. If they need to reshoot a shot for lighting or something like that, and they have taken a bite, that food can't go back on the plate. I think they eat ahead of time or after, but never during the date.
I actually just started watching starting with Colton’s season so my question is based from the seasons I’ve seen. At a certain point did you know who you wanted to pick? Like Colton ended it and chased Cassie, but had she stayed he may not have jumped the fence like he did and ended earlier than planned. So if you decided, I’m done! I pick this person, but there’s still 4,5 or maybe 6 people left. Can you do that? Or do you have to finish out to the last two?
On peters season Hannah said that it was always gonna be Jedd at the end, so I do believe their heart chooses for them early on in the show...I respected Colton for chasing Cassie because he knew she was the only one for him!
Rachel Carey I think a fake big butt would have been a really dicey move. People could say she’s making fun of curvy people or something. Not a bridge ABC would want to cross
I understand that “villains” tend to stay on the show longer because the bachelor is unaware of the drama they’re starting, but do the producers make the bachelor pick the “villain” last in the rose ceremonies for more drama? It always seems to go down like that haha
I'd love for you guys to do this for your season specifically(: like talk about the behind the scenes of certain dates and drama points. I know Bekah plans on recapping your season on her podcast some time
Lauren and arie are my favorite couple from the bachelor franchise. They actually got married which is rare now days in the franchise. And they make an effort to connect to their audience without being clout chasers. I’ve been loving their youtube vids 💕 Ps- I’m a small youtuber
I’ve heard that the food that is served on the date isn’t eaten, if this is true what happens to the food or do you actually eat the food on the dates? Also who makes the food?
Omg what...so Lauren is FUNNY? This is the first time I’m seeing her outside of Arie’s season and GIRL you have PERSONALITY wtf she cool as hell I feel like this is not how I remember her!
If you cant eat at the dinner portion, when do they feed you? When traveling from location to location on each date are you in the same car? Do the women typically try to figure out is the man is right for them too or are they blinded by infatuation? Is it just edited out? Do you get to notify your family you are traveling abroad for safety purposes? Do the producers plan certain dates depending on the girls? (ex. if someone is scared of flying do they purposely put them on a flying date?) Are the contestants and lead on the same plane together when flying? Do they book your flight tickets in advance before knowing who is going to be travelling?
Do the girls share accessories on the show. There was a pair of earrings or some type of jewelry that was seen on 3 different girls. What about the lead? Do they have a stylist? I saw a link on Facebook where you can buy the clothes you’ve seen the girls wear for rose ceremonies Also, how is it that a surprise guest just shows up? Is that produced. Becca’s ex showed up on your season. Cassies dad on the next season. None of these places are a short plane ride away. They’re usually expensive places to get too. Then the guest is there for a couple hours. It’s hard to believe this is not produced. Also, how would any of these people know where filming is taking place?
Good question- I want to know this too, because I’ve seen some contestants show up and be disappointed, at least in past seasons- I remember one guy was a jerk to Ashley because he was hoping that Emily would be the bachelorette that season
They usually don't know at first, but when they go to the hotel, they're told. They have an option to back out then. I can't remember who, but I know that a couple of people backed out when they found out who one of the bachelors was.
When a contestant goes to see the bachelor/bachelorette during the time there’s no date going on; do producers tell the bachelor/bachelorette the contestant is on their way? Do the rest of the cast not know they went to see them? Do they prepare the bachelor/bachelorette so they can just be sitting there doing nothing? 😂
Claudia Reynolds that’s probably a producer asking “Wouldn’t it be cool if it was Victoria at the end of this and then you could have Chase preform at your wedding.” And then they just air what Peter answered and not what the produce said.
Do you wanna know anything about the shows I would definitely go follow reality Steve on Twitter and read his columns plus listen to his podcast he did a whole breakdown about Peter season the day after the finale
Totally get the parted hair. That moment when your hair starts getting flat on THE side so you switch and man is it awkward as heck feeling if you can even make it through Lol! I appreciate the extra sharing Lol!
I know you can't go out alone, but do you ever go out as a group or have anyone come in, to do hair or anything? If not, I wonder why they wouldn't let people just come inside to do everyone's hair and stuff. Peters girls were all out at lunch when Peter showed up, so that's why I'm curious
I don't think the contestants have stylists or makeup/hair people. I remember reading secrets somewhere else that they have to get ready alone except for the proposal (and maybe night one?)
When you are broken up with, internationally, what is the next step? Like how long do you have to wait before you can actually go home, because I'm sure they don't just have tickets ready right away.
Since you don’t eat at the dinner we get to see, do you get to actually have dinner together off camera? Why do some girls get to just go see the bachelor sometimes? It seems like everyone would just make up reasons to get to go see him. Who decides who gets to go and why? And do you know they’re coming or is really a surprise like they always make it seem?
1) Your producer decides if you can go visit the lead or not. So no, of course, not everyone can go visit the lead if they want to. The idea has to be suggested by your producer, or granted if you ask. So if you see a surprise visit, always know that in reality, it was most likely the producer's plan or suggestion, and not the contestant themselves. Bc when the contestants ask themselves, they know the answer is usually no, bc of the rules of the show. 2) Sometimes, the lead does know who's coming, bc his producer gives him a heads up, and oftentimes, he doesn't, hence the surprised reaction. The lead may just think camera crew is there to film some solo shots or questions, or that Chris Harrison or his producer is coming for an interview. Basically, the producers control what the lead knows. Which is why, most of the time, the lead is surprised to see a contestant make a surprise visit -- bc he had no idea they were coming, and thought cameras were there for a different reason. But when it's late at night, or after a group date, usually the lead will know that if there are cameras there, he should expect someone to come. However, doesn't mean he knows who it is, unless there's a specific reason for the visit, but that's why the lead sometimes doesn't look so shocked during these surprised visits. It's bc cameras were there waiting with him anyway, so he knew someone was going to come. Also, sometimes the actual entrance wasn't captured, or there was a problem with visual/audio, so they need to refilm it, which is why it seems extra forced and weird. (Like when Colton went to see Cassie post-fence jump, or when Kelsey visited Peter. Those scenes were both reshot due to issues, so the entrances seem unnatural, bc that's not what their real reactions were.) 3) The dinner during one on ones is off camera, in hotel room with room service. You usually eat alone, or with your producer and handler. That's it. Or with crew, if you want to. But it's pretty rushed during these dates, to be honest, so you kind of just wolf everything down before you have to go on the date. (or after, if you didn't have time. bc you're allowed to order room service whenever you want, as long as it's within budget/spending limit - which is flexible for food.) Oftentimes, bc of how rushed they are, contestants complained post-show that they were hungry a lot, and spent a lot of time just drinking to fill their stomachs. (Since that's most of what's done on the one on one, since the food is mostly just for show.) Hope this answers all your questions :) xx
Mug game on point! Thank you for making us smile during this strange time in our world! Side note: I am a first time mama to be - Lauren I would love a video on your advice for pregnancy and babies! Arie - my husband would love your input from a dad's perspective too.
Because it takes time away from the conversation and the mics will pick up the chewing sounds. Apparently, they feed them beforehand. That is what I ready anyway.
Do the producers encourage a person to give the lead a surprise visit? Is the order in which hometowns are laid out on the show as they occurred because I was thinking about the distance and location of states and usually also end back at the mansion for the rose ceremony so my most logical thinking is from farthest state to closest one to LA? Also does the participant get to spend time with their family after they had their hometown visit or are they sent right away to California?
1) Yes, of course. They can be nudged in a certain direction, or to make an appearance by saying things like "Blah blah told me he misses you... Why don't you go see him?" or "I'm not sure Blah blah is confident in your relationship.... Maybe paying him a visit would make him realize how serious you are." etc. These sort of leading questions and suggestions make the contestant understand the hint they're being given. And also, that they're being given the "ok" to go make a surprise visit. (Bc of course, contestants are not allowed to just pop in out of nowhere or go visit the lead, especially when they're abroad and often don't even know where the lead is staying. So if your producer is saying something like that, then you know you've been given the ok to make that visit. And then the producer will give you address or let you know where the lead is so they can have camera crew ready.) This is why you rarely see a contestant NOT take the opportunity for a surprise visit -- bc its a chance to get out of the house away from the other girls (or guys), and it makes you feel special to be able to have been allowed to go visit them. It means extra time with the lead, and extra time on cam, which is something the contestants know is valuable. So they will always seize that opportunity whenever their producer is giving them the pass. Also, contestants ask producers and crew all the time if they can go visit the lead, but of course they can't and aren't allowed, so whenever they are given that rare chance, most of them jump on it, no matter the circumstance. Unless they feel it's really inappropriate and don't wanna start drama -- bc they know word will get back to the other contestants. Which is why you see just as many contestants make surprise visits, as you see ones who don't. Bc its a double edged sword, and depends on how the contestant is interpreting the offer, and when it's occurring. Of course, most of the time, the reason the producer is pushing the contestant to make a surprise visit is to start drama in the house, or force a break up. But unfortunately, 99.9% of the time, the contestant is unaware of that and thinks they're doing something romantic and sweet, bc their producer is telling them that. The producer is making you believe it's "for the best" or "would be a great idea" and gets you all psyched out, when oftentimes, they're just doing it bc they're setting you up for failure, or drama. Basically, as a contestant - or lead - you always believe your producer has your best interest at heart, bc they're always with you, and they kind of become your confidant when you have no one else to talk to. So you trust their suggestions, and go with what they say. Producers in reality TV have a really good knack for getting you excited about something that ultimately might not be for the best, just bc they convince you it is. They lie, and embellish the truth, A LOT. Like saying "I'm sure he would love a visit from you!" when maybe he's exhausted and had a long day, and is ready to get rid of a girl, if he has to see one again. So that forces a goodbye and tearful exit from the contestant, which results in a "I'm so blindsided! I thought he really liked me" during her limo exit. When as a viewer, we're like "Uh, what? Where'd she get that from?" Welp, oftentimes these contestants are not as crazy as you think, and they're getting those ideas from their producer, who's leading them to believe it is that way. After all, the producers want to make good TV. It's their job. So they need to manipulate you a bit. 2) No, the order in which you see hometowns is not necessarily the order in which they occur. It's all just based on technicality and timing. So yes of course, taking into account distance and destination. But its not always farthest to closest to mansion. It's more about production timing, and access to family homes or rentals, and to the family's schedule and availability. It differs every time. The crew sets up at each family home about a week before filming, so it occurs in whichever order is most convenient to them based on whats ready, etc etc. But sometimes, the order you see on your screen IS the order in which it happened - it honestly just depends on the narrative they're trying to build. (Bc oftentimes, they're changing up the order on our screen to save the most dramatic hometown for last, or to change things up so there's more variety and suspense, if the order in which it actually occurred is too dull or recurrent.) This goes the same for fantasy suites and final two dates. Honestly, MANY parts of the show are edited and switched around so that it follows the dramatic narrative they're trying to create, bc if they showed the real order it went in, it might give it away. Other times, if it's good enough, they're just sticking to the real timeline. 3) No, unfortunately, the lead and contestants are not allowed to spend more time with their families than what you see on cam. (but of course there are many other moments that are filmed, that are just edited out bc of time.) But honestly, it's quite a long time of camera crew setting up and filming so it amounts to a full day, most of the time. Or at least a few hours. And then, depending on what you're seeing, they have some down time after. But they have to leave with crew, unfortunately and cannot stay fully alone with their families. One or two exceptions can be made, but essentially, the contestant has to leave with the crew, when they leave. So they're not granted any real alone time, hence why all the hometowns seem so dramatic and there are a lot of misunderstandings. Bc the family doesn't have much information, and isn't given any real private access to the contestant.
When the audience sees two group dates and one or two one-on-one dates in a given episode, do these take place over on week? Or are they more spaced out? Or are they back to back to back?
“I’m sure they’re all listening in and they’re like “CALL THE CAR” “ Dead laughing!!! You guys are hilarious thanks for making this video. I’m a huge fan of the bachelor/bachelorette. I used to watch with my mom as a kid and I flipped the channel one day and started watching your season Arie. I haven’t missed since then. Hi Lauren! Sending love from Canada
I’ve been a fan of Arie’s since Emily’s season. She made the wrong choice in picking Jed. But it all works out in the end because you both seen genuinely happy. Congratulations.
When/how did you guys meet before the show? I can’t really remember, but was this big on your season? They made Kelly and Peter meeting each other huge.
The women are usually dressed appropriately for dates even though the date card is not always clear. Do the producers tell them what to wear or tell them where they are going?
You can answer all, some or none of these questions: Lauren, what was it like for you to see Arie dating/kissing/developing feelings for the other women? Did either of you have a feeling you'd be together after just meeting on the first night? Can you tell us the deets on how Arie came to contact Lauren after the show ended and what happened afterwards? Lauren, did you have any trust issues with Arie? Love you guys!
Kelsey on Peter's season actually had her hometown in a rented house. “That was not her mom & step dads house last night. It was a house production rented for the night. Happens often on hometowns,” tweeted Reality Steve of Kelsey’s hometown dinner. 🤷🏻♀️
How does the finale Rose ceremony happen, does like, when you make a decision, do you tell Chris Harrison, your result, do you get the whole say in that, to create the order of the final two arrival?
Lauren Samantha There is a long stretch in between the ending and WTA. They go back to their lives. Then shortly before the finale, they bring the contestants back to LA for the WTA. The mansion is actually someone’s home. The Bachelor pays them an exorbitant amount of money to rent it out 45 days at a time. So when they are not actively filming there, someone is living there. No Bachelor alums stay there after they are kicked off.
Do the girls go on make up and hair classes to go on tv before coming on the show. They always have beautiful make up, it's never patchy, when they sweat it's still on! How is perfection all the time? Do the girls do touch up, do producers help?
During the first few rose ceremonies, because there are so many men/women, how in the hell do they know everyones names? Like I would literally forget everyone and remember only like 2 or 3😂
Definitely wasn't Madison's house, it was Bruce Pearl's home. He's the head coach for Auburn's basketball team. Someone else said that they sometimes will rent houses, especially if the parents are divorced.
When do they film the introduction packages before the limo entrance scenes. Are they filmed by the contestants from their application? Or do the producers go to everyone’s house to film once they know who’s on the show?
Was it a missed opportunity for you guys just to date when you originally met? How did that meeting happen? Did you want to date each other at that time?
Thank you!! Where does Chris Harrison stay through everything? It seems like he's always right there! So is he working 24/7 for the months of filming taking place?
My questions would be, 1) how soon do you start to develop real feelings on the show? & 2) Do producers make you speak to certain family members during hometowns or have the family ask certain questions?
• Did production ever do something that you thought was shady? • Do you get to pick which girl or girls you'd like to take on a date or does production decide who gets to go?
Contestants fly together, and lead flies separately earlier to set up for solo shots/interviews. The only time contestants are fully separated is when it gets down to the wire, but at that point there's not usually anymore international travel, so there's nothing to worry about.
Thanks guys! This was so much fun to watch! Question: Would the producers ever tell the lead if one of the contestants was really mean/awful to the group? Or would they hold back that information for more drama?
If you had 5 or 6 drinks I'm sure you'd look comfortable too. The constants are drinking all night that first day. We've seen some get so drunk they fall, start getting really crazy, or fall asleep! 😂
We have seen Lauren’s entrance with a picture of you two, my question is when and where did you guys met before the show? And did you know each other well?
They met at a race I think, or a basketball game (or some other sporting event) a year before the show, and Arie was in a relationship at the time so no he didn't remember meeting her and they didn't know each other, it was only that interaction. That is what I remember them saying in other interviews
Shayla H On I forgot what podcast I was watching but a previous bachelor said that they usually have a day or two before going on the next fantasy suite.
I loved this! You guys are so cute and it was nice to get some insight into the show. I'm curious how difficult it was for you two to make it out of the show through all the media and make it out a strong healthy family since it doesn't seem to work out for so many others.if it is too personal of a question I understand 😘
Aire, did you know who your top 4-6 were almost immediately? When do you start actually thinking, “Yeah, she’s the right one.” Lauren, were you confident you’d be top 4-6?
I think y'all have some good points and great feedback as far as the show but I do think things/rules have changed since your season of filming. I really hope they go back to seasons such as yours with way less drama and no acting.
This was really fun! Thanks for sharing! You answered a lot of questions I was always curious about. You’re a lovely couple. So glad the show worked for you guys.😊
Yes they would cut their own hair if needed, or ask their producer/staff to do it, if they wanted. And during (and after) hometowns you have a bit more time off and flexibility - just like they mentioned - so you can go to a barber. However, as Bachelor, you have more flexibility since you have to be spiffy at all times - so as long as you're accompanied by your producer or crew, you can get it cut then. This show has no official "hair and makeup" team, so it's only when a lead makes a special request that this can be acknowledged and an exception can be made. You can add it to the terms of your contract. But since it isn't within the budget of the show, usually you would be paying out of pocket for this service, or negotiating it as part of the terms of your contract with a lawyer. (E.g. Jojo who had her own stylist when she was Bachelorette bc she negotiated her contract & agreed to pay for it herself.) Again, as lead, you have more flexibility bc of the grueling hours you're putting in, and how much you have to be on cam (not to mention all the alone time you have with staff), so it's normal to get a bit more leeway. It's still pretty rigid and strict, but definitely better than when you're a contestant. As a contestant, your off hours are very limited, until you get to final 4, at least.
Jacqueline Tien on that season they brought someone in and cut all the men’s hair that were in the house. Funny thing was it was a friend of Emily. She was trying to get some info for her by asking us how it was going. Pretty smart
Do you as The Bachelor get to pick who goes on your one on one dates and group dates? Or is this more of a team decision with the producers? Also.. do you get to pick what you do during your dates?
