Golden Bachelor Nation Invades Paradise: Season 10’s First-Timers Revealed
I figure you haven’t memorized your Bachelor Nation spin-off schedule, so let me enlighten you: Bachelor in Paradise is about to get a golden upgrade. Ahead of its milestone tenth season, ABC has announced an all-star lineup of Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette alumni making their very first appearance on the sun-soaked shores of Costa Rica. Try to keep up as I break down who’s packing their bags—and their roses—for this tropical reboot.
First up, from The Golden Bachelor’s debut run, we have April Kirkwood, Kathy Swarts, Leslie Fhima and Natascha Hardee heading to Paradise. Yes, those are the same names who charmed Gerry Turner’s heart—and now they’ll be turning up the heat alongside younger hopefuls. From The Golden Bachelorette’s inaugural season, get ready to see Charles “CK” King, Gary Levingston, Jack Lencioni, Keith Gordon, Kim BuiKe and Ralph “RJ” Johnson trading ballroom banter for beachfront flirtation. According to ABC’s June announcement, “age is just a number” when these seasoned romantics show the newbies exactly how it’s done.
Naturally, veteran hosts Jesse Palmer and bartender Wells Adams will return to orchestrate love triangles and hand out cocktails. And because ABC loves a familiar face, fan favorite Hannah Brown is back—this time as head of Paradise Relations. She’ll oversee the all-new Champagne Lounge, where bubbles flow as freely as advice (you’ll want to take notes, trust me).
You probably need a reminder that this isn’t just a Golden takeover. Bachelor Nation regulars like Dale Moss, Lexi Young, Kat Izzo, Jonathan Johnson and Jessica Edwards will mingle with the newcomers, ensuring plenty of drama, dates and dare-I-say-heartfelt moments. All told, the season promises to blend seasoned romance pros with fresh faces chasing that second—or third—shot at everlasting love.
Oh, and if you thought that was the whole story, think again. Two months before this cast drop, ABC teased the next lead for The Golden Bachelor’s second season: former NFL linebacker Mel Owens. At sixty-six, Mel’s journey from Detroit draft pick to Orange County lawyer-turned-eligible bachelor is already trending. He’ll join the franchise later, but for now, focus on July seventh at eight p.m. on ABC when leis meet roses, judgement is suspended and romance takes center stage.
Glad I could clear that up for you—feel free to thank me later when you’re glued to your screen. Hopefully that wasn’t too complicated.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, ABC Press Release
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