Paradise is calling again Bachelor Nation! Get ready to pack your bags and sunscreen because Bachelor in Paradise is officially returning for its TENTH season in 2025 and things are about to get a whole lot more interesting. Forget everything you thought you knew about BIP because this season is bringing a twist we have never seen before. Prepare for some golden hour romance!
Golden Bachelor & Bachelorette Seniors Crash Paradise: Get Ready for a Mix of Generations on the Beach!
Hold on to your hats folks because for the first time ever Bachelor in Paradise is mixing things up BIG TIME. This isn't just your regular crew of Bachelor and Bachelorette alums looking for a second chance at love. Season 10 will be welcoming contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette into the mix! Yes you heard that right seniors are hitting the beach alongside the younger Bachelor Nation stars. Talk about a generational love connection!
This exciting news dropped during the After the Final Rose special for Grant Ellis' Bachelor season and host Jesse Palmer himself made the big reveal. Imagine Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston from the Golden shows trading roses and maybe some dance moves in the sand with the usual Paradise crowd. It is a whole new dynamic we have never witnessed and we are so here for it.
Leslie Fhima runner-up from Gerry Turner's Golden Bachelor season is super excited about this new adventure. She even said "The beach is my thing so I'm very excited and I'm so excited to be with my old friends make new friends and maybe find love." Gary Levingston from Joan Vassos' Golden Bachelorette season is also ready to bring the charm promising "a lot of dancing in the sand" and "looking for love in all the right places."
Meet the First Confirmed Paradise Season 10 Cast Members: From Recent Seasons to Golden Legends!

So who exactly is heading to Paradise for Season 10? Besides Leslie and Gary we already have a few more names confirmed and some familiar faces are on their way back to Bachelor Nation:
- Leslie Fhima (The Golden Bachelor): Runner-up from Gerry Turner's season ready for another shot at love on the beach. Expect fun energy and maybe some wisdom from the Golden era.
- Gary Levingston (The Golden Bachelorette): Fan-favorite from Joan Vassos' season bringing his dance moves and charm to Paradise. Will he find love in the sun?
- Zoe McGrady (The Bachelor Season 29 - Grant Ellis): Final three contestant from Grant's season looking for her match after not finding love with the Bachelor. Ready to explore connections on the beach as a Pisces.
- Jonathon Johnson (The Bachelorette Season 21 - Jenn Tran): Easygoing and creative director from Jenn's season who accepted Jesse Palmer's Paradise invite right on the Men Tell All stage. Hoping for better luck in Paradise.
- Hakeem Moulton (The Bachelorette Season 21 - Jenn Tran): Big personality medical device salesman also invited to Paradise during Men Tell All. Already has his sights set on Olivia Lewis from a past season.
This is just the beginning folks! Jesse Palmer hinted "You're gonna see a lot of familiar faces there that's for sure" and "I'm excited for you." We can definitely expect more cast announcements soon and the beach is sure to be packed with Bachelor Nation singles both young and golden.
Age Gaps and Generational Sparks? What to Expect from this Unprecedented Paradise Season

The big question on everyone's mind is HOW exactly will this Golden twist play out? Will the Golden Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants date each other separately? Will there be some unexpected age-gap romances blooming between the younger and senior singles? Producers are keeping details under wraps for now but Jesse Palmer teased "You’re going to have to tune in to find out when an all-new Bachelor in Paradise premieres this summer."
The possibilities are endless and that's what makes this season so exciting. Imagine the different perspectives and dating styles clashing and blending on the beach. Will the wisdom of the Golden crowd influence the younger contestants? Will sparks fly across generations? One thing is certain Paradise Season 10 is guaranteed to be unlike anything we have ever seen before.
Paradise is Back After a Year Off: Get Ready for Summer Love in 2025!

Mark your calendars and start planning your watch parties because Bachelor in Paradise is officially returning in 2025 after skipping a year in 2024! ABC announced the show's renewal back in July 2024 and fans have been eagerly waiting for details ever since. If past seasons are any indication we can expect Paradise Season 10 to premiere sometime in August or September 2025. Get ready for another summer of sun sand and maybe some surprising love connections on the beach!
Jesse Palmer and Wells Adams Return to Paradise: Familiar Faces Guide the Golden Chaos

Of course Bachelor in Paradise wouldn't be the same without our favorite hosts. Jesse Palmer will be back to guide us through all the drama and romance as host and Wells Adams will be slinging drinks and dispensing wisdom as the beloved bartender. Jesse and Wells are just as excited as we are for this Golden twist. Jesse even mentioned he and Wells were "stoked" to return to Paradise and that he hopes for "some sort of Golden iteration as well." Looks like their wishes came true!
Paradise Season 10: Key Things to Know

- Premiere Year: 2025
- Special Twist: Featuring contestants from The Golden Bachelor & The Golden Bachelorette for the first time.
- Confirmed Golden Cast: Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston
- Confirmed Bachelor Nation Cast: Zoe McGrady Jonathon Johnson and Hakeem Moulton
- Host: Jesse Palmer returning
- Bartender: Wells Adams returning
- Expected Premiere Window: August or September 2025
Get Ready for a Season Like No Other: Paradise is About to Turn Golden!
Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 is shaping up to be a truly unique and unforgettable season. With the addition of Golden Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants the beach is about to become a melting pot of ages experiences and hopefully love. Get ready for unexpected connections hilarious moments and maybe even some heartwarming romances as Bachelor in Paradise takes on its Golden era. Summer 2025 cannot come soon enough!