Many contestants from the Bachelor Nation franchise are now social media influencers. One Bachelor In Paradise alum exposed a production secret in a TikTok skit. Keep reading to find out what behind-the-scenes intel they revealed.
Bachelor Nation Franchise In Trouble?
A decline in ratings and viewers’ disinterest in manufactured reality TV isn’t boding well for the Bachelor franchise. ABC recently announced that there won’t be a season of The Bachelorette this year. The news resulted in the firing of several crew members.
In another surprising turn of events, two producers resigned suddenly. The move led to speculation that the franchise is in danger of cancellation. Former contestant Anna Redman just spilled some tea that definitely won’t help the show’s image.
Who Is Anna Redman?
Anna Redman was a contestant on Season 25 of The Bachelor. Matt James sent her home in Week 4 after bullying accusations from the other women. Anna started rumors that fellow contestant Brittany Galvin was an escort. Several of the other women, including Katie Thurston, called Anna out and clued Matt James into the drama.
He promptly sent Anna home but she later showed up on Season 7 of Bachelor In Paradise. She quickly formed a connection with James Bonsall but it didn’t last. He dumped her at the end of the show to leave with his newfound bestie, Aaron Clancy.
Despite striking out before in the franchise, Anna Redman did find love in Bachelor Nation. She’s been dating Bachelorette alum Chris Bukowski for several years now. She recently came under fire for posting about the outfit she packed for a trip to Poland and a visit to Auschwitz.
Bachelor In Paradise Alum Exposes Production Secret
Anna Redman is one of many alums from the franchise who regularly post on social media. She shared a skit on TikTok this weekend that reality TV viewers will find relatable.
In the skit, she approaches a table with two glasses of wine. As she sits, she tries to share the hot gossip she heard. But the friend shuts her down, saying, “It’s their life, we shouldn’t judge.”
The skit continues with Anna Redman grabbing both glasses of wine and walking away in a huff. Her TikTok followers thought the skit was hilarious. Several people asked for information on the stunning floor-length dress the reality star was wearing.
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But one follower compared the skit to something they’d see on The Bachelor. Anna Redman replied to the comment and exposed a production secret on the reality show.
“Nah that would have 23 more producers in it and also us outside in 20° weather without coats and not being allowed back inside until “they got what they needed”
A lot of secrets about how the producers manipulate the contestants has been revealed in recent years. However, this might be the first time a contestant exposed that they aren’t allowed to go inside out of the cold until filming is complete.
With everything you know about filming reality TV, does what Anna Redman exposed surprise you? Do you think the franchise is close to getting canceled? Share your reaction in the comments.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger