The Bachelor: Bella Varelis reveals how much she makes as an influencer
Bachelor finalist Bella Varelis inadvertently revealed how much money she made as a social media influencer.
Last week, the 26-year-old shared a post on Instagram that showed her bank details, confirming she had more than $ 98,000 in her savings account.
While she quickly deleted the post, it was captured by a fan and then uploaded by private Instagram account influencer.updates.au.
Money Matter: Single Bella Varelis inadvertently revealed how much money she made as a social media influencer. Last week, the 26-year-old shared a post on Instagram that showed her bank details, confirming she had more than $ 98,000 in her savings account.
Bella’s savings, which likely represent her earnings as an influencer since starring on The Bachelor in 2019, was discussed on Sunday’s episode of Outspoken the Podcast, hosted by journalist sisters Amy, Kate and Sophie Taeuber.
Kate said: ‘The Instagram [post] in question shows an overview of Bella’s bank account, which includes a checking account and a savings account.
“Bella had $ 560 in her checking account and over $ 98,000 in her savings account.”
“My first reaction was, ‘Wow, that’s a lot of money to have in your savings account as a regular person. “
“But then I was like, ‘If she’s this great influencer who lives in Sydney, I kind of expected her to have a little more of it. “‘
Talking Points: Bella’s savings, which likely represent her income as an influencer since appearing on The Bachelor in 2019, was discussed in Sunday’s episode of Outspoken the Podcast, hosted by journalist sisters Amy, Kate. and Sophie Taeuber
Smoke and mirrors? The Taubers noted that some fans believed Bella’s savings didn’t match the lavish lifestyle she portrayed on social media. Bella’s latest luxury purchase was a Louis Vuitton Loop handbag, valued at $ 3,250 (pictured)
The Taubers noted that some fans believed Bella’s savings didn’t match the lavish lifestyle she portrayed on social media.
Bella’s latest luxury purchase was a Louis Vuitton Loop handbag, valued at $ 3,250.
She also shared photos on Instagram of herself in designer outfits, staying in five-star hotels and dining in trendy Sydney hotspots.
Live it! She also shared photos on Instagram of herself in designer outfits, staying in five-star hotels and dining in trendy Sydney hotspots.
One of the Outspoken hosts said Bella’s bank balance caused a stir on Instagram because “what influencers earn is such a big secret.”
They added, “While we may get a glimpse of their earning potential – designer products and flashy lifestyle – it’s still difficult to determine what they’re actually paid for and what they’re actually good at.”
The Taubers were impressed that Bella managed to save $ 98,000 at the age of 26, but they wondered how the screenshot of her bank account was “accidentally” posted on her Instagram stories. in the first place.
Everything for the show? The Taubers were impressed that Bella managed to save $ 98,000 at the age of 26, but they wondered how the screenshot of her bank account was “accidentally” posted on her Instagram stories. in the first place.
A host noted that some fans were skeptical that it was even an “accident” and suspected that she had “willingly” shared the post as “flex … to show how much money she had. “.
Bella is best known for being the finalist for season eight of The Bachelor. She was heartbroken by Locky Gilbert, who chose nurse Irena Srbinovska instead.
She had previously worked as a lower level influencer before joining the show.
As of Tuesday, she had 105,000 followers on Instagram. Most industry experts say an influencer needs at least 100,000 followers to make a good living from social media.
Reality TV fame: Bella is best known for being the finalist for season eight of The Bachelor. She was heartbroken by Locky Gilbert (right), who chose nurse Irena Srbinovska instead