“Bachelor in Paradise” is back for another season, with a new cast of contestants and familiar faces from the franchise’s past. Former “Bachelorette” Hannah Brown and ex-contestant Wells Adams are returning as bartenders, offering their expertise and unwelcome advice to the new cast.
Brown, who hosts the show’s Champagne Lounge, hopes to share her hard-won wisdom with the contestants, many of whom are younger than she was when she appeared on “The Bachelorette.” She confesses that if she had known some of the things she learned during her time on the show, she might have made different choices and potentially ended up in a better relationship.
Meanwhile, Adams says that adding older contestants from the franchise’s “Golden Bachelor” and “Golden Bachelorette” added depth to the show. He praises their energy and camaraderie, saying they bring a new level of fun to the mix.
Despite competition from Peacock’s “Love Island USA,” which also offers a reality TV dating experience with familiar faces, Adams remains confident in the “Bachelor” formula. He argues that knowing the contestants beforehand allows viewers to invest in their storylines and root for a redemption arc or second chance at love.
The new season of “Bachelor in Paradise” premieres July 7 at 8 ET/PT on ABC, with new episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/07/07/bachelor-in-paradise-premiere-wells-adams-hannah-brown/84461451007