In the most shocking development yet surrounding The Bachelor, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that Vienna Girardi dated an alleged drug lord up until the moment she met Jake Pavelka – and was still in contact with him after the show.

PHOTOS: Vienna Girardi And Chase Alley

The 23-year-old, who won the heart of the Bachelor, dated Chase Alley until she left Florida for the Los Angeles taping of The Bachelor. Alley was arrested March 5 in the biggest drug bust in Central Florida's history.

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