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“Bachelor in Paradise” is heating up as the ABC show heads into episode 3 tonight, July 15, with contestants from the “Golden” seasons heading to Costa Rica and a major cliffhanger that left viewers with jaws dropped.
On episode 2 of “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10, four new women joined the show including New Jersey’s Alli Jo Hinkesall with plans to sweep the men off their feet and away from their current partners. The show introduced a Kissing Booth game and each of the new ladies were given date cards, but the biggest shock to ripple beach waves was the arrival of Susie Evans — ex of contestant Justin Glaze, who had seemingly forged a connection with Lexi Young, but later dropped jaws when he offered his ex a rose.
Tonight’s episode will surely be an explosive one, with the “Golden” contestants arriving as viewers wait with bated breath to see the conclusion of the Susie-Justin-Lexi love triangle.
Here’s everything to know, from how to stream, which contestants have coupled up, who was sent packing and more.
What time is ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ on tonight?
“Bachelor in Paradise” season 10 episode 3 will air tonight at 8 p.m. EST. The show premiered on Monday, July 7 and air on Mondays, except for an additional episode tonight, Tuesday, July 15.
How long is tonight’s episode of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’?
On Tuesday, July 15, “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10, episode 3 will air for 2 hours: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern. Episode 2 was on July 14 and aired for 3 hours, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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. It can be watched on many platforms, including Hulu Live
Bachelor in Paradise 2025 live stream
“Bachelor in Paradise” will stream on Hulu the next day. You can also check out DirecTV or Fubo TVwhich offer free trials, or Sling TVwhich is offering a half off deal.
Who went home on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ episode 2?
The men handed out the roses on “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10, episode 2 on July 14. Since four new women arrived, four women had to go home. Here’s who was sent packing:
- Alli Jo Hinkes
- Jill Chin
- Zoe McGrady
It appears the last woman eliminated was Lexi Youngbut the show left viewers in a cliffhanger on episode 2. Young, who matched with Justin Glaze in the premiere episode, was left shocked when he offered his rose to ex-Susie Evans. Evans declined the rose and a cameraman followed a devastated Young and Glaze walking off set, as the scene cut to: “To be continued …”
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ couples
At the rose ceremony on season 10, episode 2 of “Bachelor in Paradise,” the following couples paired up, with men handing out the roses:
- Spencer Conley and Jess Edwards
- Dale Moss and Kat Izzo
- Jeremy Simon and Bailey Brown
- Brian Autz and Parisa Shifteh (he was previously paired up with Zoe McGrady)
- Jonathon Johnson and Alexe Godin
- Justin Glaze and Susie Evans (maybe?) (he was previously paired up with Lexi Young)
‘Bachelor in Paradise 2025’ cast
The “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10 cast includes the following contestants from the “Bachelor” or “Bachelorette” shows. The ones no longer in bold have been sent home or are believed to have been sent home as of the end of episode 2:
- Alexe Godin: 26, speech therapist from New Brunswick, Canada
- Bailey Brown: 28, social media manager from Atlanta, Georgia
- Brian Autz: 34, an aesthetics consultant from Boynton Beach, Florida
- Dale Moss: 36, former NFL wide receiver from Brandon, South Dakota
- Hakeem Moulton: 31, a medical device salesman from Schaumberg, Illinois
- 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
- Kyle Howard: 31, a technical recruiter from Sarasota, Florida
- Lexi Young: 31, a digital strategist from Pataskala, Ohio
- Ricky Marinez: 29, a pharmaceutical rep from Miami, Florida
- 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
Episode 2 brought the following four women, two of whom were eliminated (not in bold):
- Jill Chin: 30, architectural historian from Scituate, Rhode Island
- Susie Evans31, from Poquoson, Virginia
- Alli Jo Hinkes: 31, boxing trainer from Manalapan, New Jersey
- Parisa Shifth: 29, a pediatric behavior analyst from Birmingham, Michigan
‘Golden’ Bachelor in Paradise 2025 cast, ages, hometowns
“Bachelor in Paradise” season 10 will introduce the following “Golden” contestants that appeared on “The Golden Bachelor” and “The Golden Bachelorette” seasons.
- Natascha Hardee: 62, a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker from New York City
- Leslie Fhima: 66, a fitness instructor from Golden Valley, Minnesota
- Ralph “RJ” Johnson: 66, a financial adviser from Irvine, California
- April Kirkwood: 67, therapist from Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Charles “CK” King: 62, portfolio manager from Rancho Palos Verdes, California
- Gary Levingston: 66, retired finance executive from Palm Desert, California
- Jack Lencioni: 69, a caterer from Chicago
- 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
Any cast members from NJ on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ 2025?
Yes, Alli Jo Hinkes, a box training from Manrow withshowed up on the beach for episode 2 of “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10, which aired July 14, but was sent home the same episode. Hinkes appeared on season 29 of “The Bachelor,” which featured North Jersey native Grant Ellis.
Any cast members from NYC on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ 2025?
On week 1 of “Bachelor in Paradise,” contestants Brian Autz, a Long Island nativeand Zoe McGrady, an engineer-turned-model from New York City, coupled up. 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 Whalestalea restaurant and bar in Northport and the Hamptons. McGrady made it to the final three of Ellis’ “Bachelor” season.
Other contestants that hail from New York City are Jeremy Simonwho made it to the top four on Jenn Tran’s season, and Natascha Hardeewho was a contestant on Gerry Turner’s season of “The Golden Bachelor” and made it to week 2 of that season.
What resort is Bachelor in Paradise filmed 2025?
The “Bachelor in Paradise” 2025 season was filmed in Azura Beach Resortan adults-only four-star hotel on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in Samara, Guanacaste. 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.