I thought it would be fun to look up the eligibility requirements to be on The Bachelor or Bachelorette. You would never think they would have to abide by rules or regulations by watching the show; but here they are. If you want to sign up you can go on the Bachelor or Bachelorette website (below). There are 23 requirements but some of them say the same thing so I just paraphrased 19 of them. Enjoy!

1. To be eligible you can’t be closely acquainted with any person connected with production or administration or exhibition of the program, in producer’s sole discretion, the person’s participation could create the appearance of impropriety.
2. You may not presently be a candidate for any type of political office (“candidate”) and may not become a candidate from the time the application is submitted until one year after first broadcast of the last episode of the program in which they appear
3. Must be United States citizens or resident aliens living in the United States or foreign citizens who can travel without restrictions to and from the United States.
4. Must have a passport valid for one year following the submission of the application. Travel without restrictions to and from the United States and travel without restrictions to and within the European Union
5. Age requirement is twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application
6. Must be single. To qualify as “single” the applicant must not be currently be involved in a committed intimate relationship, which includes: any marital relationship, any co-habitation relationship involving physical intimacy or a monogamous dating relationship more than two months in duration
7. Must never have been convicted of a felony. No misdemeanor or restraining order against them.
8. Understanding and knowledge that participation in program, including, without limitation, the activities and events arranged by the program coordinator, may expose applicant or other applicants to the risk of death, serious injury, illness or disease and/or property damage. Must be willing to participate in physical activities such as: skydiving, snow skiing, ice skating, parasailing, water skiing, rollerblading, and the like. Must sign a release form agreeing to participate in these activities.
9. Producer may disclose information contained within application to third parties (audience)
10. Agree to be video taped twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week white participating in the program.
11. If you have appeared on any prime time television reality show or is involved in the current production of any such television show must disclose information in the application.
12. Allow producer to conduct a background check, which may include: credit check, military records check, criminal arrest, civil litigation check, family court litigation check, interviews with employers, neighbors, teachers, etc.
13. If chosen to be semi-finalists to be on The Bachelor or The Bachelorette must be available to travel to Los Angeles for further interviews.
14. Semi-finalists must complete and timely return the “semi-finalists package”
15. All applicants who are selected as semi-finalists must undergo physical and psychological examinations and testing
16. Must keep all content confidential on what happens during the show.
17. Must be available to travel and participate in the shows for a selected days over a six (6) month period for one year following the submission of application
18. Must agree to live, participate and cooperate with the other individuals and the producer during the taping of the program. Must be able to travel for long periods of time, must be adaptable to various living situations, and must enjoy participating and living in close proximity with other of varied background and experience
19. Applicants must report and be available to participate in the program at all time and places as producer shall designate