Paradise is back with returning fan favorites, villains, and plenty of hopeless romantics.
Aaron eventually to Charity and Eliza, reassuring Eliza of his commitment and prompting an agreement to be exclusive.
He ultimately gives his rose to Eliza.
Blake immediately made his presence known on the beaches ofParadiseand shared a kiss with Jess.
She eventually accepted Blake’s rose at the first ceremony.
In the ceremony, Blake gives his rose to Jess.
After quitting the show in week four, Brayden gets a second chance to find love.
She accepted Brayden’s rose at the first ceremony but Kat quickly moved on from him.
Ultimately the unlikely couple shares a kiss and appear hopeful for a future relationship.
They quickly connected during their date, choosing the intimate setting of Cocina Tantrica.
The experience escalated as they found themselves indulging in oysters, creating a romantic atmosphere.
She has made a strong connection with Aaron B. and accepted his rose.
She later accepts his rose at the ceremony.
Jessica Jess Girod
Jess' time on Zach’s season ofThe Bachelorended in some controversy.
The 24-year-old from Winter Springs is looking for more individualized attention on this season ofBachelor in Paradise.
In the aftermath of Blake’s date with Genevie, Jess initiates a talk with him.
He quickly admits he missed her.
Jess and Blake then decide to go all in and be exclusive.
This commitment is solidified when, during the rose ceremony, Blake presents his rose to Jess.
Katherine Kat Izzo
Kat is a 27-year-old registered nurse from Tampa, Florida.
She was previously a contestant onThe BachelorSeason 27 but was sent home by Zach after seven weeks.
During the first episode ofParadise, she flirted with Brayden and they could be a potential couple moving forward.
She has now seemingly moved passed Brayden and is interested in Tanner, who is new to the beach.
Kat also gets heated after Aaron S. spoke badly about her, calling for him to leave the beach.
In week 6 Kat experiences relationship turbulence as Tanner.
After he goes on a date with Davia they mutually decide.
’s messy history with his ex-girlfriend Charity to Eliza.
Kat continually pursues John Henry, expressing her wholehearted commitment to him.
John Henry eventually does give his rose to Kat.
She is a registered nurse from Charlotte, North Carolina who also used to be an NBA dancer.
However, she was quickly drawn to Aven (who joined later) and ultimately accepted his rose.
The two appear to be a strong couple moving forward.
In a continued effort to solidify their relationship, Kylee accepts Aven’s rose at the ceremony.
Mercedes Northup
Another contestant fromThe BachelorSeason 27, Mercedes is back to find love inParadise.
She is a 26-year-old nonprofit case manager from Bloomfield, Iowa.
Unfortunately for Mercedes in week 6, Tyler ends up comforting Jess and they ultimately kiss.
In week 7, Tyler and Mercedes rekindle their connection and she ultimately accepts his rose at the ceremony.
She’s now back to the match-making franchise, but this time on the sandy beaches ofParadise.
The 25-year-old works as a patient care technician and is from Churchville, New York.
However, back on the beach Olivia and Peter are about to reconnect and share their own kiss.
Olivia gets John Henry swept away from Kat and does not receive his rose at the ceremony.
However, she stays on the beaches ofParadisewhen Brayden surprisingly offers his rose to her.
She is interested in the new arrival Michael and will likely go on a date with him.
Peter now has a connect with Sam after accepting her rose a few weeks prior.
Now embarking on her third show of theBachelorfranchise, Rachel is seeking love once again.
She did speak with Tyler when he first came down to the beach, keeping her options open.
The installment opened with the 29-year-oldBachelorettealum walking down the stairs, much to the surprise of Kylee and Olivia.
Aven is also Rachel Recchia’s ex.
They appear to be a strong couple and he gives his rose to her at the ceremony.
Tyler Norris
Tyler was previously on Rachel’s season ofThe Bacheloretteand the 8th season ofBachelor in Paradise.
He and Brittany Galvin connected during the last season ofBachelor in Paradise.
While they didn’t get engaged during the show, they departed as a couple.
However, during the reunion, it was disclosed that Brittany ended their relationship via FaceTime in August 2022.
This year, Tyler took Mercedes on a date and they seem to have a wonderful time together.
The fallout from Kat’s emotional breakdown over Tanner’s date with Davia continues in week 6.
John Henry Spurlock
John Henry was on Charity’s season ofThe Bachelorettebut only lasted until week two.
John Henry eventually chooses Kat to move forward with after she relentlessly pursues him.
He regrets talking to Olivia beforehand but ultimately offers his rose to Kat.
She also gives a rose to Peter, leaving Sean in the dust.
Sam and Peter now have a solid connection and she eventually accepts his rose at the ceremony.
Michael talks to Olivia and others, potentially setting up future connections with not a lot of time remaining.
After winning the first impression rose, she later tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantined for six days.
Sam J. was able to begin an early flirtatious connection with Aaron S. and accepted his rose.
Will made it to week four before being sent home by Michelle Young.
The academic interventionist from Grand Rapids, Michigan is looking to find his own person this season onParadise.
He previously had a connection with Mercedes but now that has flamed out.
Ultimately though, John B.
She immediately made a connection with Tanner, pulling him away from his previous connection to Kat.
She immediately catches the eye of Brayden, which hurts his connection to Rachel.
However, Brayden and Becca ultimately go out on a successful date.
She’s not back on the beaches ofParadiseto get a second chance at finding love.
Bachelor in Paradiseairs every Thursday at 9 p.m.
ET on ABC and is available to stream onHuluthe next day.
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