The Paycheck Protection Program is meant to help keep small businesses afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic toll.
But some recipients of the loan have caused a backlash, including several "Bachelor" stars. 👇
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Screenshots posted to Reddit show that Tayshia Adams received over $20,000 in PPP loans.
Amid the backlash, Adams' rep issued a statement saying the loan "enabled [Adams] to hire an employee."
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Colton Underwood's representative offered a similar response to TMZ, telling the outlet that it was Underwood's nonprofit that applied for the loan, following the cancellation of fundraising events during the pandemic.
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On Monday, Reddit users discovered that Arie Luyendyk, Jr. and Lauren Burnham received loans for their LLC, Instagram Husband.
Luyendyk, Jr.'s representative declined to comment.
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Dale Moss, a recent contestant on Clare Crawley's season, applied for a $20,000 loan, but his funds don't appear to have been disbursed yet.
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The news of the loans elicited reactions from fans, but they weren't the only ones with an opinion.
Jason Tartick, a past contestant and previous banker, broke down the significance of the PPP loans in an Instagram video, saying he considered applying.
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Former "Bachelor" star Nick Viall addressed the story in a tweet, writing "What's legal isn't always right."
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"The Bachelor" franchise is no stranger to controversy, but the last few months have been especially messy for the long-running series.
Earlier this month, host Chris Harrison parted ways with the show after 19 years. See what led to his departure here: insider.com/bachelor-racha…
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