They've certainly helped keep the rose industry going.
Several stars from Bachelor Nation have received thousands of dollars in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the pandemic, report multiple outlets.
According to TMZ, Tayshia Adams, a contestant on "The Bachelorette" season 23, received $20,833 for her self-named corporate entity, Tayshia Adams Media LLC.
Take for instance "Bachelorette" star Tayshia Adams, 30, who received $20,833 for her one-person company, Tayshia Adams Media LLC. Kind of wondering how big the payroll is there at Tashia Adams Media LLC.
Another Bachelor Nation alum who received the federal loan was "Bachelor" season 22 star Arie Luyendyk, whose company Instagram Husband LLC got $20,830.
Adams' rep provided a statement to TMZ: "The primary purpose of the [PPP] Loan is to help business owners retain their existing employees and to create jobs for Americans who are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a business owner, television and podcast host, and brand ambassador, Tayshia obtained a PPP Loan that enabled her to hire an employee, to whom she offers market-based pay and benefits."
Reportedly, Adams has actually hired one person who was laid off from another media company. She might have to hire even more, as she’ll be co-hosting “The Bachelorette” next season.
Colton Underwood, star of "The Bachelor" season 23, received $11,355 in PPP loans for his Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation, which helps kids who have cystic fibrosis.
"Colton's nonprofit filed for the PPP loan after their annual fundraising events were canceled due to COVID,” his rep said. “None of the PPP went directly to Colton. In fact, Colton has never received any form of payment from the foundation, all of the proceeds go directly to people living with cystic fibrosis."
PPP loans were designed to help support small businesses, so ideally everyone is making sure the funds go to wider payroll support. And, because they are loans, they must eventually be repaid.
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