"This is really happening" — The Bachelor host Jesse Palmer announces the new season of Bachelor in Paradise

Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 will include contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette in addition to well-known faces from past seasons, host Jesse Palmer revealed during the live conclusion of The Bachelor Season 29.

Introducing Golden Bachelor in Paradise is an inventive twist that mixes younger and older competitors in a distinctive coastal location. Among the first golden players revealed are Gary Levingston from Joan Vassos' season of The Golden Bachelorette and Leslie Fhima, runner-up from Gerry Turner's season of The Golden Bachelor.

Wrapping up the finale of The Bachelor, host Jesse Palmer said,

“This is really happening." He continued, “For the first time ever Golden men and women will be hitting the beaches of Paradise alongside all of your Bachelor and Bachelorette favorites from seasons past. I don’t know if I ever been more excited for anything ever.”

Some fans have voiced skepticism and worries regarding the incorporation of older contestants into the conventional Bachelor in Paradise format, while others are thrilled about the new dynamics. Despite conflicting responses, excitement is growing as the summer 2025 premiere draws near, indicating a season full of touching moments and surprising connections.

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Jesse Palmer announces the upcoming season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise

During the live finale of The Bachelor Season 29, host Jesse Palmer made a significant announcement regarding the future of the franchise. He revealed that Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 will introduce contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette, integrating them with familiar faces from previous seasons.

The cast for the next season is diverse. Among the first golden players revealed are Gary Levingston from Joan Vassos' season of The Golden Bachelorette and Leslie Fhima, runner-up from Gerry Turner's season of The Golden Bachelor. The group will also include Jonathan Johnson and Hakeem Moulton from Jenn Tran's season of The Bachelorette, as well as Zoe McGrady from Grant Ellis's season of The Bachelor. The beach is expected to see new dynamics and surprising connections. Thanks to this unique mix.

“I am most excited to continue my journey — I think this is my forte: the beach and my friends,” said Leslie Fhima, expressing her excitement.

"A lot of dancing in the sand. But more so than that, laying out in the sun and just enjoying the moment and looking for love in all the right places.”

Gary, a former cast member of The Golden Bachelorette also shared her excitement about getting selected to be a part of the spin-off.

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ABC announces the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise in the finale of The Bachelor.