'The Bachelor' Stars Defend Their Use of the PPP Loan Program During the Pandemic

Some stars from The Bachelor franchise are facing criticism on social media because of their use of the government’s Paycheck Protection Program during the pandemic.

The PPP loans were intended for small businesses so that they could keep their workers employed during the pandemic. Every business who received a loan can be seen in public records and fans found out that some stars from The Bachelor received funds for their personal businesses.

Two of them are now speaking out to defend their loans.

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Tayshia Adams received $20,833 for her company Tayshia Adams Media LLC while Arie Luyendyk received $20,830 for his company Instagram Husband LLC, according to TMZ.

The outlet also reported that Colton Underwood received $11,355 for his Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation and Dale Moss applied for a $20,000 loan, though he hasn’t received the funds yet.

Tayshia‘s rep released a statement to explain her use of the loan.

“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,” the rep told TMZ. “Since exhausting the PPP Loan funds, but in light of the growing economy, Tayshia has committed to retaining her employee for the foreseeable future.”

Colton‘s rep also spoke out with a statement. The rep said, “Colton‘s nonprofit filed for the PPP loan after their annual fundraising events were cancelled due to COVID. 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.”

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