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“The Bachelor” has entertained reality TV fans since 2002 whenAlex Michelhanded out the first-ever rose.

The couple is arguably the franchise’s biggest success story, having been married since December 2003.

Ben Higgins smiling

“I feel dirty!

I need a shower!”

one contestant exclaims, and social media posts echoed the sentiments about the seemingly straight-laced host, per Bustle.

“Bachelor” cast on red carpet

I was a bitch to some of the girls in the house," via BuzzFeed.

In terms of Flajnik, they had multiple sex sessions while taping (even on camera in the ocean!

), but the honeymoon ended pretty quickly.

Ryan, Trista Sutter posing with rose

And, once they were finally off camera, Flajnik didn’t want to be alone with her.

They also watched “Finding Nemo,” and she wasturned offwhen he recited all the lines.

Although Stork wasn’t successful in love, the show certainly boosted his career.

Sean Lowe smiling

It seemed like Higgins was the perfect Midwestern guy living out the American dream.

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Colton Underwood smiling

Cameron also reveals his struggles with anxiety and being in the public eye.

Rachel Lindsay smiling, hands on hips

Emily Maynard Johnson signing books

“The Perfect Letter” by Chris Harrison

Hannah Brown holding her book

Courtney Robertson holding her book

Travis Stork sitting on sofa, smiling

Andi Dorfman holding book, smiling

Ben Higgins smiling

Tyler Cameron smiling