BBs! Bachelor in Paradise is back! And this time, we’re in Costa Rica! Here’s the cast so far: Spencer (who’s really been hitting the gym since last we saw him), Alexe, Lexi, Jeremy, Jonathon, Bailey, Hakeem, Jess, Kyle (WHO?? Apparently he’s from Katie’s season), Zoe, RIcky (another one I swear I’ve never seen before in my life), Brian (make that three), and Kat. Wells is back to bartend, and Hannah Brown is in charge of Paradise Relations (whatever that means). And of course, we still have host Jesse Palmer.
Everyone arrives in the order I listed them and they all start mingling. The resort they are staying in looks nice and they are thrilled to learn they have air conditioning! Yay!
Justin arrives and gets the first date card. He asks Lexi to go and she accepts but then it STORMS, so their date gets rained out. Whomp whomp.
The next day Dale arrives looking CUTE!!! He gets a date card too and asks Kat out to a catamaran boat date. They hit it off and make out.
Back at the resort, there’s an exercise to get to know each other better. Hakeem and Ricky get into an argument and they get pretty loud about it, ruining the whole vibe for the rest of the people.
Sam arrives and gets a date card. Bailey and Jeremy kiss. Sam asks Jess to go on his date and she accepts, even though she’s been chatting with Spencer. Sam and Jess go to a purification ritual with fire and water. Sparks fly and they make out.
Ricky and Alexe kiss. Brian and Zoe cuddle on the beach and make out. Lexi and Justin make out. Seems like just about everyone is hitting it off and smooching with someone!
It’s time for the first rose ceremony. This week the women have the roses, and the power. Four men are going home tonight. There’s a cocktail party before the rose ceremony and all the guys are making their big plays. Here’s who gives roses to who (whom?) : Lexi gives her rose to Justin (even though he only recently split from Susie after a two year relationship, which is worrisome to Lexi). Zoe gives her rose to Brian. Kat to Dale. Jess to Spencer. Bailey to Jeremy (I am not a fan of Jeremy and I think he’s only loving on Bailey to get a rose so he can see who comes to Paradise next week). Alexe to Jonathon (yay for the medium king!).
Going home: Ricky (seems problematic with the arguing with Hakeem during the first week. What’s there to fight about??), Hakeem (too bad, he’s good comic relief), Kyle (we barely knew ye), and Sam (who I STILL don’t trust from Jenn’s season!).
I can’t wait for next week when the Golden’s arrive! They look like they are ready to tear it up!!! Until next week BBs! xo 🌹
Bless Your Heart 