‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Returns: What This Summer Means for the Franchise

Bachelor in Paradise is back!

The reality "dating" show, known for delivering messy breakups, unexpected pairings, and plenty of rose-worthy drama, returns to ABC after taking last summer off.

However, this season isn’t just about the hookups — it could mark a major shift in the future of Bachelor Nation as a whole.

Bachelor in Paradise 2025 will feature contestants from The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and the Golden spinoffs.

Switching locations, the show will be set in Costa Rica for the first time.

Jesse Palmer will serve as host, with returning bartender Wells Adams, and Hannah Brown joins as head of Paradise Relations.

READ MORE: D’oh! How Homer Simpson Played a Part in Jennifer Tilly’s Lucrative Divorce Settlement

Cast Highlights! Who We're Excited to See

The Bachelor in Paradise 2025 cast is stacked with familiar faces and a few wild cards. Among the standout names:

• Dale Moss (The Bachelorette): He appeared on Season 16 with Claire Crawley. The two exited the show early together, causing the series to start over with Tayshia Adams as the lead.
• April Kirkwood (The Golden Bachelor): She starred in Season 1, and we hope she finds the love she deserves on the island.
• Jeremy Simon and Jonathon Johnson (The Bachelorette): One half of Jenn Tran's final four!

With fresh faces from across Bachelor Nation, Bachelor in Paradise 2025 is betting big on fan-favorite chaos and second-chance love.

READ MORE: Rachel Zoe Is Joining ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’—Let the Glam Begin!

Whether this season reinvents the guilty pleasure reality series or just gives us another meme-worthy breakup under a tiki torch, one thing’s clear: The beach is back — and the stakes are higher than ever.

Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 premieres Monday, July 7, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.