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With “Love Island USA” now over, the heat is on at the “Bachelor in Paradise” villa as contestants on the popular reality show couple up while others are sent packing from paradise.
“Bachelor in Paradise,” which returned after taking a year off, brings together single Bachelor Nation contestants as they seek another chance at love. This year’s show also includes the wildly popular cast members from the more “mature” season of “The Golden Bachelorette” and “The Golden Bachelor.”
With two episodes dropping this week, here’s everything to know about season 10, from how to stream, which contestants have coupled up and more.
What time is ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ on tonight?
“Bachelor in Paradise” season 10 episode 2 will air tonight at 8 p.m. EST. The show premiered on Monday, July 7 and will air on Mondays, with one additional episode on Tuesday, July 15.
How long is tonight’s episode of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’?
On Monday, July 14, “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10, episode 2 will air from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern.
“Bachelor in Paradise” season 10, episode 3 on Tuesday, July 15, will air from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern.
Where to watch Bachelor in Paradise 2025; stream, TV channel
Bachelor in Paradise 2025 TV channel
You can watch “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10 on ABC.
Bachelor in Paradise 2025 live stream
“Bachelor in Paradise” will stream on Hulu the next day. You can also check out DirecTV or Fubo TV, which offer free trials, or Sling TV, which is offering a half off deal.
When do ‘Golden’ cast members arrive?
The “Golden” contestants on “Bachelor in Paradise” will arrive on episode 3 of the season, which will air on Tuesday, July 15, according to ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise official X page.
Who went home on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ 2025 week 1?
Four men went home during the premiere of “Bachelor in Paradise” during week 1:
- Hakeem Moulton
- Kyle Howard
- Ricky Marinez
- Sean McKinney
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ couples
At the rose ceremony during week 1 of “Bachelor in Paradise,” the following couples paired up, with women handing out the roses:
- Lexi Young and Justin Glaze
- Zoe McGrady and Brian Autz (Local connection: She’s from NYC and he’s from Long Island)
- Kat Izzo and Dale Moss
- Jess Edwards and Spencer Conley
- Bailey Brown and Jeremy Simon
- Alexe Godin and Jonathon Johnson
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ 2025 cast, ages
The “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10 cast includes the following contestants from the “Bachelor” or “Bachelorette” shows and the “Golden” franchise. The ones no longer in bold were sent home during week 1.
- Alexe Godin: 26, speech therapist from New Brunswick, Canada
- April Kirkwood: 67, therapist from Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Bailey Brown: 28, social media manager from Atlanta, Georgia
- Brian Autz: 34, an aesthetics consultant from Boynton Beach, Florida
- Charles “CK” King: 62, portfolio manager from Rancho Palos Verdes, California
- Dale Moss: 36, former NFL wide receiver from Brandon, South Dakota
- Gary Levingston: 66, retired finance executive from Palm Desert, California
- Hakeem Moulton:31, a medical device salesman from Schaumberg, Illinois
- Jack Lencioni: 69, a caterer from Chicago
- Jeremy Simon: 31, a real estate investor from New York City
- Jess Edwards: 26, an executive assistant from San Diego, California
- Jonathon Johnson: 28, a creative director from Los Angeles
- Justin Glaze: 31, a painter and investment sales consultant from Baltimore, Maryland
- Kat Izzo: 29, a registered nurse from Tampa, Florida
- Kathy Swarts: 72, a retired educational consultant from Austin, Texas
- Keith Gordon: 63, a “girl dad” and native of Columbus, Indiana
- Kim Buike: 70, a retired Navy captain from Seattle, Washington
- Kyle Howard: 31, a technical recruiter from Sarasota, Florida
- Leslie Fhima: 66, a fitness instructor from Golden Valley, Minnesota
- Lexi Young: 31, a digital strategist from Pataskala, Ohio
- Natascha Hardee: 62, a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker from New York City
- Ricky Marinez: 29, a pharmaceutical rep from Miami, Florida
- Ralph “RJ” Johnson: 66, a financial adviser from Irvine, California
- Sam McKinney: 28, a contractor from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Spencer Conley: 32, a pet portrait entrepreneur from Dallas, Texas
- Zoe McGrady: 28, a tech engineer and model from New York City
Any cast members from NJ on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ 2025?
There aren’t any New Jersey cast members this year, but contestant Brian Autz, a Long Island native, and Zoe McGrady, an engineer-turned-model from New York City, coupled up during week 1. Autz was eliminated in week 2 of the 21st season of “The Bachelorette,” which featured North Jersey native Jenn Tran. He resides in Boynton Beach, Florida, but owns The Whalestale, a restaurant and bar in Northport and the Hamptons. McGrady made it to the final three on the last season of “The Bachelor” featuring North Jersey native Grant Ellis.
Other contestants that hail from New York City are Jeremy Simon, who made it to the top four on Jenn Tran’s season, and Natascha Hardee, who was a contestant on Gerry Turner’s season of “The Golden Bachelor” and made it to Week 2.
Where is Bachelor in Paradise filmed 2025?
The “Bachelor in Paradise” 2025 season was filmed in Azura Beach Resort, a four-star hotel on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, according to Entertainment Weekly. This year’s setup appears to have air conditioning, with rooms that open out to private pools.
Where was Bachelor in Paradise filmed before?
The first “Bachelor in Paradise” season was held in Tulum, Mexico, with seasons 2 through 9 held in Sayulita’s Playa Escondida Resort, where crabs became the unofficial mascot of the show and contestants stayed in open-air bungalows.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
