For those unfamiliar, Blake Horstmann was the runner-up on the 14th season of ABC’s The Bachelorette, before later starring in Bachelor in Paradise in 2019. Afterward, like dozens of contestants before him, Horstmann scrambled to capitalize on his momentary fame. But he apparently pushed the limit by appearing on several “tell all” podcasts, despite a clause in his initial contract binding him to confidentiality.
Eriq Gardner
March 27, 2023
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