The Bachelor and Bachelorette's Ridiculous Eligibility Requirements

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Hey there, rose lovers. I'm Jager Weatherby with Wetpaint Entertainment, and I've got the scoop on Bachelor Season 16 casting. ABC is currently searching for new victims, er, contestants, holding casting calls across the country. But what exactly are you agreeing to if you sign on the show's dotted line? Let's take a look.

We just read through The Bachelor and Bachelorette's eligibility requirements, and we have to say, they're kinda crazy. Without boring you with all the legalese, here are a few of our faves:

First off, according to ABC all applicants must be single — or in a dating relationship of under two months. In other words, feel free to screw everyone within sight as long as you don't stick with any one person for more than 60 days. Wes Hayden allegedly violated these rules by having a girlfriend named Laurel Kagay back home in Texas — the same Laurel whom Brad Womack reportedly texted nonstop before going on The Bachelor Season 15. Justin "Rated-R" Rego also called his sweetie back home while filming The Bachelorette Season 6. So if you aren't technically single, don't let that deter you: These fellas made it through the casting process, so maybe you and your significant other can, too!

Next up, be prepared to be taped 24 hours a day, seven days a week — by open and hidden cameras. Yes, you too can be filmed while sleeping or using the toilet, and those recordings may be used against you for years to come. Awesome.

Even better? ABC has license to twist your words and actions into a villainous edit. Sure, some contestants choose to come across as a jerk — ahem, Bentley — but most of time the producers are responsible for making us love to hate someone. Basically, if you have a tendency to speak without thinking, there's a good chance you'll be portrayed in a false light — and there is nada you can do about it! Sorry, Wes, Justin, and Michelle. You're on your own.

Finally, if you've ever appeared on Survivor, Big Brother, The Apprentice, Elimidate, Amazing Race, American Idol, Extreme Makeover, America's Next Top Model, Rock of Love, The Real World, or Make Me a Supermodel, you're automatically out of the running for The Bachelor and Bachelorette. Bummer! How fun would it be to have a crossover from Idol or Top Model? Or even The Apprentice? A crazy guy like Gary Busey would fit right in on The Bachelor.

What do you think? Are you willing to sign your life away for a chance at true love — or at least a spot on Bachelor Pad? Let us know on our Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/TheBachelorFansite.

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