Former Bachelor Franchise Stars Who Live Insanely Lavish Lives

Some former Bachelor franchise stars have been accused of being on the show for, as Jane Austen would say, "all the wrong reasons." That is, they joined the show just for the exposure and the chance to capitalize on their experience later. While finding your one true love on the show would be an amazing experience and certainly one to tell future grandkids about, should contestants be shamed for going on the show with the goal of advancing their careers?

After all, according to Vox, influencers can make thousands of dollars per social media post. Because many former Bachelor stars amass more than a million followers, they can expect to earn more than $10,000 for a single Instagram picture. Not all Bachelor contestants go on to promote brands and products on Instagram, but those that do end up leading insanely lavish lives.

A few former contestants have turned their Bachelor fame into bonafide careers or used their newfound stardom to further propel their professional lives. With the rise of social media, fans can follow their favorite contestants long after the cameras stop rolling and what they typically see are extravagant lives full of travel, events, and luxurious homes. These are a handful of former Bachelor stars who are living it up.

Kaitlyn Bristowe may just be one of the most successful contestants to come out of The Bachelor in the show's history. According to Entrepreneur, Kaitlyn hosts a wildly popular podcast, has a line of scrunchies and hair accessories that can sell out in minutes, and a wine label. According to Kaitlyn's interview with Entrepreneur, these endeavors felt natural to her, as the accessory line is all about "women coming together" and her wine label stemmed from a lifelong love of wine.

Not only is Kaitlyn living the career dream by starting her own businesses in fields she's passionate about, but she's also got a dream home life. Kaitlyn frequently shares snapshots from inside her Tennessee home with her nearly 2 million followers on Instagram. Even in the short glimpses we're privy to, it's evident her life is dreamy. Add in two adorable dogs and you can definitely say Kaitlyn is living a totally lavish lifestyle.

Arie Luyendyk Jr. is the son of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk Sr. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the former reality TV star's father has a net worth of $20 million, so it's safe to say that the one-time Bachelor villain grew up accustomed to a lavish lifestyle.

As of this writing, Celebrity Net Worth reports Arie Jr.'s net worth as being much less than his father's: $4 million. However, that's more than enough to support the luxurious lifestyle he's living in Arizona with his wife, the runner-up on his season, Lauren Burnham, and their daughter. 

Arie has amassed this extremely comfortable amount by following in his father's footsteps as a race car driver, according to Bustle, and also from working in real estate. His real estate website shows several multi-million dollar listings. According to Redfin, real estate agents make up to 3 percent commission on home sales, which means Arie is probably pulling in a pretty penny. It's no wonder, then, that he's able to sit courtside at hockey games, travel frequently with his family, and have a home as beautiful as the one fans see in the background of his Instagram posts.

Andrew Firestone is probably a name new fans of The Bachelor aren't as familiar with. He starred as Bachelor way back in 2003. While fans may not remember or have never watched his season on the show, his last name should ring a bell. Andrew is heir to the Firestone tire company, which is owned by Bridgestone. According to Statista, the corporation generates billions in revenue every year.

While being an heir to a company as large and successful as Firestone is lucrative in and of itself, the former Bachelor also works in real estate hospitality and has his own company, StonePark Capital. All this contributes to his $50 million net worth, per Celebrity Net Worth. 

Unlike many other former contestants and stars of The Bachelor franchise, Andrew doesn't show off too much of his life on Instagram, but his net worth alone is enough to assume he's living a lifestyle most people could only imagine. What he does share of his life on social media, however, is enough to make anyone envious. According to his Instagram, Andrew attends country club events, rodeo shows in Canada, concerts with his wife, and spends a lot of quality time with his kids.

Cassie Randolph really lives the phrase "California Dreamin'." If you peruse her Instagram, you'll notice Cassie frequently shares images of herself relaxing at the beach, traveling, modeling with her sister, or studying. However, this was not really all that dissimilar to what her life was like before she won Colton Underwood's heart on The Bachelor.

Before she was cast as a contestant on The Bachelor, Cassie appeared on the docuseries Young Once, which, in true Laguna Beach-fashion, followed along as a group of young adults in southern California navigated their lives and relationships. It was here that anyone who watched the show got a glimpse of what Cassie's life is really like.

Cassie later enrolled in graduate school to pursue a career in speech pathology, according to her Instagram. While that was an endeavor she actually started before joining the Bachelor franchise, Cassie splits up her studies to travel with Colton, attend events like the Country Music Awards, and partner with brands like Amuse Society, as her Instagram depicts.

Wells Adams quickly became a fan favorite on JoJo Fletcher's season of The Bachelorette. While he didn't win JoJo's heart, he did win over fans with his wine-fueled Snapchat commentary of the season, as Entertainment Weekly recalled. He later took on a role as the bartender on Bachelor in Paradise — and then his life really started to change.

Modern Family's Sarah Hyland revealed in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel Live that she Wells began flirting on Twitter while the 2017 season of Bachelor in Paradise was airing. Soon after Wells sent Hyland a message saying "Next time I'm in LA, I'm taking you out for drinks and tacos," the two began dating, and Wells became a regular attendee of some of Hollywood's biggest events.

Wells, who proposed to Hyland in July 2019 according to his Instagram, hangs out with the likes of Nick Jonas and Busy Phillips and also frequently walks red carpets. He may not be on a different vacation every week, but Wells is truly living a lavish Hollywood lifestyle.

Nick Viall is one of the few Bachelor contestants who can't stop showing up on the franchise. He competed on not one, but two seasons of The Bachelorette, appeared on Bachelor in Paradise, and led his own season of The Bachelor. While he may not have found love, he definitely turned the exposure gained from being a reality TV star into a comfortable life.

Since his time on the show, Nick founded his own line of essential oils called Natural Habitats and started his own podcast The Viall Files, where he frequently interviews Bachelor Nation stars and offers insight into the series. While Nick may not jet-set around the world like other former Bachelor franchise stars, he's carved out a laid-back — yet still luxurious — life for himself in Los Angeles, California.

As his Instagram reveals, he frequents red carpets, hangs out with true Hollywood stars like Courteney Cox and David Spade and, according to Entertainment Weekly, took an acting role in Speechless. So, even though his Bachelor journey didn't quite work out the way Nick might have hoped, his current lifestyle seems to prove it was all worth it.

Though Rachel Lindsay didn't end up engaged with then-Bachelor Nick Viall, she told Marie Claire that her experience on the show as well as her later experience on The Bachelorette was life-changing — and not just because she found love with contestant Bryan Abasolo. "I have never thought that I would be in front of the camera, and here I am now, working in sports, working in entertainment," she confessed. "I have friends that I never thought I'd have, met people that I never thought I would meet." 

A quick peek at her Instagram is visual evidence of just how much Rachel's life has changed since going on the show. While she told the publication that she spends a significant amount of time traveling for work, she's also frequently seen on the beaches in Florida, vacationing, and attending events.

When it comes to her new lifestyle, Rachel also told Marie Claire that if it weren't for the show, she wouldn't have the life she has today, and encourages others to take the opportunity should it be offered: "I would definitely say do it, because I just feel like if you're granted with an opportunity, don't cut yourself off before it's already begun."