However, if you dig a little deeper, the person who immediately pops into my mind isNick Viall.

Nick rubbed people the wrong way in pretty much every season he appeared in.

But,what nobody expected was that Nick would soon become one of the most influential media titans.

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He told the men he was the frontrunner which quicklysingled him out as that seasons villain by Bachelor Nation.

During Episode 5, he showed up late to where they were filming to pursue Kaitlyn.

He ultimately proposed toVanessa Grimaldi,but the two quickly revealed they had broken off their engagement.

Grant Ellis wearing a suit and tie for ‘The Bachelor’ Season 29’s premiere.

However,what Nick has transformed himself into post-Bachelor is truly incredible.

It would be the best kind of mess.

He recently hosted theTemptation Islandreunion, whichboosted him to a more mainstream audience.

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Nick has now expanded his podcasting empire far beyond any of his reality television costars.

Hes launched his own connection, producing shows with Bravo stars likeKatie MaloneyandCynthia Bailey.

We know reality television is a branding opportunity.

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Contestants use their platforms to boost their careers as influencers, podcasters, entrepreneurs and authors.

But, Nick Viall did the unthinkable.

He transformed himself from one of the most hated Bachelor villains into a media mogul.

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