Meanwhile in TV land: “The Bachelor” contract
The 22-page contestant contract for The Bachelor has found its way onto the wires. It might be old, but I just found it today. It’s quite long and mostly dull (just like the show… zing!), but there are some interesting/horrid little passages in there.
Take, for instance, the ‘Dates’, of which you are ‘required’ to go on:
I understand that all Dates may be recorded (on tape, film or otherwise) and some Dates may be overnight or weekend trips to locations of Producer’s choice, in Producer’s sole discretion. I further understand and agree that the above format is subject to modification by Producer at any time, with or without notice to me.
But the dates may not be what you expect:
I have been informed and understand that I should be prepared for anything, at any time during the production of the Series and that the Series may involve “twists” and that that Producer may make misrepresentations intentionally or unintentionally concerning the Series and/or any element or aspect of the Series.
Yet the show ain’t responsible for stuff that might happen:
I further understand and acknowledge that Producer cannot control, and is not responsible for, the events, which transpire, or allegedly transpire, on any Dates or during any other interaction between myself and other Participants or any other person on the Series.
Nor are they liable for any physical or emotional damages:
In addition, I acknowledge that I, at my sole election, may decide to participate in an activity that involves a risk of injury, embarrassment, danger or death. I assume all risk associated with such activity and understand that Producer undertakes no responsibility or liability of any kind or nature for any adverse effects or problems of whatever kind or nature, which I may experience as a result of undergoing such activity.
Fortunately, if you’re not comfortable at any time, you can ‘voluntarily withdraw’:
I acknowledge that I always have the option to discontinue my participation in the Series and to withdraw as a Participant from the Series at any time.
But you probably wouldn’t want to:
… I may be held fully responsible for all costs and damages incurred by producer which result from my voluntary withdrawal from the series, and/or a breach of any representation or statement made by me in this agreement, and/or in any of the applications or other agreements executed by me (as set forth above) and/or after my selection as a participant, during any series pre-interview or interview of me.
