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What is the budget for 'The Bachelor' 2024? Fans thrilled as ABC show features 'copyrighted music'

'The Bachelor' 2024 is speculated to be 'paying for targeted advertising'

AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA: The exact amount spent on the making of 'The Bachelor' Season 28 remains undisclosed. However, it is rumored that ABC allocates millions of dollars for each Bachelor Nation show. The budget encompasses the lead's salary, gifts for the contestants, the host's payment, and travel and set-up costs.

Leads reportedly receive around $100,000 for their participation, while the host earns approximately $60,000 per episode, totaling an expense of $2-$5 million. Significant funds are also allocated for the contestants' travel. The total budget for the show is estimated to range between $10-20 million. Speculations suggest that Joey Graziadei's season may have an even higher budget due to the inclusion of copyrighted music.

Fans expressed excitement and curiosity about the season's potential, with one tweeting, "#TheBachelor paying for copyrighted music??? oh this seasons gonna be good." Another wondered, "Wtf is happening? What is this music?" Another believes ABC is even paying for targeted advertising. 

"Watching #TheBachelor and got a Trolls commercial and a Chili’s commercial back to back, seems like targeted advertising for," wrote one. A fan commented, "OHMYGOD They have real music on #TheBachelor is this season gonna be good???"

Joey Graziadei's Pay on 'The Bachelor' Season 28

The leads of Bachelor Nation typically receive a payment of around $100,000 for their participation in the show, which covers the 2-3 months of filming. Joey Graziadei is rumored to be earning a similar amount. According to Stylecaster, a past Bachelorette contestant, Dean Unglert was offered $75,000. However, Emily Maynard holds the record as the highest-paid participant, earning $250,000 from the show.

How many suitors does Joey Graziadei have in 'The Bachelor' Season 28?

In 'The Bachelor' Season 28, Joey Graziadei has 32 suitors vying for his heart. These women, known for their beauty, independence, and fun-loving nature, make their first impressions in the premiere episode. As the show progresses, eliminations will occur until Joey chooses one woman for a potential engagement and continued real-world relationship.

'The Bachelor' Season 28 new episodes air every Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC.