Fans of The Bachelorette will argue that the contestants offer enough juicy drama and entertainment without the need for extra crutches. However, few complain when a celebrity makes a surprise appearance to shake things up and add an extra element of comedy to the reality TV show.
From big names in music to famous actors and late-night TV show hosts, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have had no shortage of celebrity cameos over the years. While some of the famous faces show up to provide the contestants with some much-needed guidance, others are there purely for everyone's enjoyment. Whatever the reason, fans and cast alike always welcome a well-known celebrity with open arms.
Rachel Zoe
American designer Rachel Zoe is one of the most influential people in the world of fashion, and she's branched off into several other projects, including TV shows of her own and books. The fashionista is a celebrity in her own right, and with two decades of experience in the industry, she's a force to be reckoned with.
Zoe made a surprise appearance in Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season of The Bachelor, where she helped Becca get all dolled up for her date - which included a beautiful pair of Louboutin heels!
Carson Kressley
One of the OG of RuPaul's Drag Race. His remarks and critiques never fail to amuse both the queens and the fans of the show, and his outfits make him a fashion icon who gives Rachel Zoe a run for her money.
Alongside supermodel Janice Dickinson, Carson appeared on season 24 of The Bachelor, where they helped Bachelor Peter Weber judge a fashion show that the contestants had to organize.
The Cranberries
Irish rock band The Cranberries has been delighting the world since 1989, with eight studio albums under their belts and several hit singles, EPs, and compilations.
They weren't the first musical act to make a surprise appearance on The Bachelor, and they're not the only ones on this list, but they were certainly one of the best. On season 11 of The Bachelorette, the band added some incredible romantic tension to Kaitlyn's date by performing "Linger".
Soulja Boy
DeAndre Cortez Way, known professionally as Soulja Boy, has been around the music industry since 2007 and has gifted audiences with several hit singles that have the world dancing to this day.
The "Crank That" rapper was yet another musician that had a cameo on the reality TV franchise, but this time, he wasn't just performing. Soulja Boy actually filmed one of his videos at the mansion during Desiree Hartsock's season of The Bachelorette, bringing a lot of fun and dance to the episode.
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis conquered America's heart with her role in That 70's Show, and she went on to become one of the most talented and recognizable faces in Hollywood. She and her equally famous husband, Ashton Kutcher, are one of the most adorable celebrity couples that fans can't seem to get enough of.
The pair made a surprise appearance on The Bachelorette, hosting an obstacle course during Rachel Lindsay's season, in a quest to find out which of the contestants was husband material.
The Backstreet Boys
They want it that way! Anyone who's lived through the 90s will instantly recognize the five faces that make up one of the most famous boybands to ever top the charts. And the best part is, they're still making music to this day.
The iconic band was one of the surprises featured on The Bachelor. It was definitely a treat for the contestants, even though they had to learn a dance in order to perform alongside the guys. Equal parts nerve-wracking and exciting!
Kevin Hart
The hilarious Kevin Hart is the first, but not only, comedian to make an appearance on this list. With a long career spanning movies, television, and stand-up, Hart has crafted a place amongst the defining comedic talents of his generation.
And he was kind enough to share some of his good humor with Ben Higgins and Caila during the former's season of The Bachelor, alongside the one and only Ice Cube. The hot tub was big enough for all of them!
Amy Schumer
Following in the steps of fellow comedian Kevin Hart, Amy Schummer also ed the franchise to continue to share with the world her talent for making people laugh out loud.
Alongside Bridget Everett, Nikki Glaser, and Rachel Feinstein, Schummer offered some much-needed help to the male contestants on Kaytlin's season when they had to come up with a comedy routine.
Jimmy Kimmel
One of the most recognizable faces of late-night television, Jimmy Kimmel has a special talent for making his loyal viewers tune in to have a laugh about everything and anything.
During Chris Soules' season of The Bachelor, Kimmel had somewhat of a recurring role by planning all of the dates for an entire week and crashing multiple of them in the process. A lot of laughs ensued!
Dolly Parton
The Queen of Country needs no introduction, as one of the most influential people not only in the music industry but in the world at large. Her immense talent and kindness make Dolly Parton pretty much everyone's favorite celebrity, so having her cameo on the franchise was a brilliant idea.
In season eight of The Bachelorette, Parton wrote a song she performed for Emily during a one-on-one, a beautiful and intimate moment that fans will never forget.