If there’s one thing many viewers can’t get enough of, its reality TV. However, competition style reality shows seem to have an extra special place in the hearts of viewers. Apparently, there’s something extremely entertaining about watching a bunch of unknown people compete for something that may or may not be valuable. With the second season of ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise coming to a close, the competition may not be decided on yet, but fans seem to have already chosen their least favorite: Samantha Steffen.
That’s right, despite the fact that viewers don’t seem very fond of her, people just can’t seem to get enough of the wide-eyed brunette. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Samantha Steffen.
She loves her dog
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There’s always something about a person loving their dog that makes them that much more likable. Samantha Steffen is the proud owner of a cute little pup that she was more than happy to show off on #nationaldogday,
She went to Indiana University
Well, it looks like Samantha Steffen has beauty and brains. The 27-year-old attended Ball State University before transferring Indiana University. While at IU, she pledged Delta Zeta, and her sorority sisters have been cheering her on faithfully throughout her reality TV journey. According to one of her sisters, “It was so cool to see Sammi, we kinda heard she was going to be on the show. She is stunning, smart. It’s inspiring to know that she has done so much with her life and we are just here to support and root her on.”
She’s competed in pageants
Most viewers have commented on Samantha’s beauty, and TV viewers aren’t the only people who’ve noticed. Before becoming a reality TV star, Samantha was a contestant in several beauty pageants. She competed in the Miss Beverly Hills and Miss Indiana pageants, and came in the top 10 of the Miss California pageant.
She’s a fashion designer
Samantha is much more than just another pretty face on reality TV, she’s also a pretty talented fashion designer. Although she isn’t yet 30-year-old, Samantha is the founder of the IDGAF clothing line which has a variety of ‘streetwear’ fashion pieces for both women and men. Samantha also uses her clothing line to take a stand on social issues and causes that she supports.
She’s all about charity
While most people start businesses with the intention of growing their personal wealth. Samantha is also interested in giving back to those in need. According to the IDGAF website, “ONE OF IDGAFclothing’s MAIN GOALS IS TO RAISE AWARENESS & GIVE BACK TO SPECIAL CAUSES. FOR EVERY ITEM YOU PURCHASE, IDGAFclothing CONTRIBUTES 15% OF PROFITS TO ESTABLISHED CHARITABLE ALLIANCES POSITIVELY IMPACTING COMMUNITIES.”
She’s worth $500,000
According to sources, Samantha Steffen’s net worth has been reported at an estimated $500,000. Although it doesn’t specifically state where the majority of her wealth comes from, there’s a good chance it comes from her clothing company and her appearances. If her name continues to grow, the sky will definitely be the limit for the young entrepreneur.
She has almost 30,000 followers on Twitter
As of now, Samantha is just shy of 30,000 followers on Twitter with a total of 29.8 thousand. While some people are still discrediting the importance of having a strong social media presence, most people know that it’s extremely important to be visible to those who support them. As a result, reality TV star is an avid social media user who really seems to enjoy connecting with her fans. Although she only followers 280 people, she takes time to respond to and retweet her followers whenever she can.
Chris Harrison thought he knew she would be a fan favorite
Bachelor in Paradise host, Chris Harrison, says he had a good feeling about Samantha from the start, but unfortunately his feelings aren’t always accurate. According to Harrison, “We thought [being a fan-favorite] would be true for Samantha because people didn’t get to know her. That didn’t turn out to be the case. Honestly, that will go down as the biggest surprise to me in Paradise. I thought she was lovely and that this would be a great addition — who knew she would be the biggest controversial figure in Paradise?”
She hates bullies
Samantha Steffen does not tolerating bullying at all. In fact, one of the charities she supports with her clothing line is for anti-bullying. Unfortunately; however, Samantha has often become a victim of bullying from viewers and critics of the show who just don’t seem to like her.
Reality TV has helped her make lifelong friends
Despite all the ups and downs she’s had being involved in reality TV, Samantha says the experience has, for the most part, been positive. She even says that she’s made some lifelong friends. According to Samantha, “When you throw 30 girls into a room, I don’t think everyone’s intentions are going to be as pure..We went through so much together: one boy, the incredible house, very little sleep, competing yet living together 24/7. Honestly, even with so many different backgrounds and personalities, most of us became friends for life. I made so many fantastic relationships out of it.”
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