Who’s Still Together From Bachelor in Paradise 2023? Where the Engaged Couples Are Now

Who’s still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Who’s still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023? Read on for which couples get engaged or leave the beach together on Bachelor in Paradise Season 9.

Are Kylee and Aven still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Relationship status: Not still together

Are Kylee and Aven still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023? The answer seems is no Kylee Russell (The Bachelor Season 27) and Aven Jones Jones (The Bachelorette Season 19) left Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 together, but didn’t get engaged. Reality Steve confirmed Aven and Kylee ended up together in August 2023, according to Instagram Stories of them both in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Kylee is from. 

Kylee confirmed that she and Aven were not still togteher in a post on her Instagram Story on December 9, 2023, days after the Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 finale aired. “Following our relationship announcement yesterday, I want to thank my God, he didn’t allow me to live another day in the dark,” Kylee wrote. “In the last 24 hours, I have been grasping with the fact that one of the most important relationships in my life dissolved due to multiple infidelities.”

She continued, “This is not just a show but my real life and for the foreseeable future, I will be in a time of healing and trying to put the puzzle pieces of my life back together. Please respect my privacy at this time. Love you all.” Kylee also deleted Instagram photos of her and Aven from Bachelor in Paradise Season 9.

Aven, for his part, also confirmed his breakup with Kylee in a post on his Instagram Story on December 10, 2023. “After careful thought and consideration into writing this I want to first and foremost apologize to Kylee, my family and my friends for my actions,” he wrote “I have made major mistakes in the relationship and hurt someone who was very close to me.” He continued, “At this time, I am in an extremely extremely low place trying to work on myself. I am doing my best to find healing, find myself and be a better person. Please have grace and respect for Kylee and her family during this difficult time.”

Who is Kylee from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Kylee Russell is a 26-year-old Postpartum Nurse from Charlotte, North Carolina. She was a contestant on The Bachelor Season 27 with Zach Shallcross. Read Kylee’s biography for The Bachelor Season 27 ahead:

“Kylee may best be known as an NBA dancer, but this girl has way more going on than just her killer dance moves and beautiful smile! Outside of her love of dancing, Kylee is a registered nurse who works in a postpartum unit. She is passionate about helping new mothers and can’t wait to have a baby of her own ASAP. She may only be 25, but Kylee is ready for the soccer mom life, so hopefully, Zach is on the same page! Kylee admits that she falls in love hard and fast, so time will tell if this hopeless romantic will be able to find her soul mate in Zach.

• You will never see Kylee with frizzy hair—Olaplex oil for life!
• Kylee likes her popcorn smothered in butter and mixed with M&Ms.
• Kylee’s celebrity crush is Jimmy Garroppolo.”

Who is Aven from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Aven Jones is a 29-year-old Sales Executive from Salem, Massachusetts. He was a contestant on The Bachelorette Season 19 with Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, where he competed for Rachel. Read Aven’s biography for The Bachelorette Season 19 ahead:

Aven’s life is fueled by passion. Whether he’s slaying the sales game at work or hooping on the weekend, Aven puts his heart into everything he does. He tries to approach love with the same mentality but has yet to find his perfect match. Aven wants a woman who is loyal, honest and able to organically bring out his fun side. She should love to travel as much as he does and will value quality time together above all else. Aven wants to build a meaningful relationship that goes deeper than the surface and when he meets the right one, he is ready to put it all out there if it means finding his forever.

• Fun Facts:
  • Aven enjoys slow dancing.
  • Aven allows himself to eat out only once a week.
  • Aven is a Yahtzee champ and describes his game play as intense.”

Are Kat and John Henry still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Relationship status: Not still together

Are Kat and John Henry still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023? The answer is no. Kat Izzo (The Bachelor Season 27) and John Henry Spurlock (The Bachelorette Season 20) were one of two couples who got engaged at the Final Rose Ceremony on Bachelor in Paradise Season 9, according to Reality Steve. The other couple was Aaron Bryant (The Bachelorette Season 20) and Eliza Isichei (The Bachelor Season 26).

In July 2023, Reality Steve tweeted a video of Kat and John Henry at the restaurant Rudee’s on the Inlet in Virginia Beach, where John Henry is from, after Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 finished filming. “Kat and John Henry are absolutely together, and I’m pretty sure they got engaged at the end of BIP filming. Here is a video of them last Sat night July 8th at Rudee’s in Virginia Beach. Onlookers said they were holding hands and were an obvious couple,” he wrote at the time. 

John Henry confirmed that he and Kat broke up after Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 in an Instagram post on December 11, 2023. “With mutual love and respect, Kat and I have recently decided to part ways. Our relationship has been filled with wonderful memories and growth, something we looked forward to sharing with you. While our paths are taking different directions due to our career goals not aligning, we are grateful for the love and support we’ve received from our family, friends, and Bachelor Nation,” he wrote. “While this decision wasn’t easy, we believe it’s the right step for both of us as individuals. As we navigate this transition, we ask for your continued support and respect for our privacy.”

Who’s Kat from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Katherine “Kat” Izzo is a 27-year-old Registered Nurse from Tampa, Florida. She was a contestant on The Bachelor Season 27 with Zach Shallcross. Read Kat’s biography for The Bachelor Season 27 ahead:

“Katherine is a vibrant go-getter with a witty sense of humor and a glass-half-full attitude. She loves spending time with her nieces and nephews and can’t wait to have a family of her own. Katherine’s career as a registered nurse is extremely important to her, but her No. 1 priority is to find her perfect match. Katherine’s dream man is loyal, trustworthy, a great communicator and, most importantly, her best friend. She is looking for a real man who will enhance her life, and she’s ready to put it all on the line to pursue love.

• People tell Katherine that she looks like Julia Roberts all the time.
• Katherine doesn’t camp; she only glamps.
• Katherine could live off breakfast pastries.”

Who’s John Henry from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

John Henry Spurlock is a 31-year-old Underwater Welder from Wilmington, North Carolina. He was a contestant on The Bachelorette Season 20 with Charity Lawson. Read John Henry’s biography for The Bachelorette Season 20 ahead:

“John Henry is ready for a love deeper than the ocean. While he’s extremely passionate about his work as an underwater welder, John Henry has yet to find the spark of everlasting love. John Henry is looking for a woman who is trustworthy, adventurous, and has a good sense of humor. His dream is to take his future wife diving, so hopefully Charity is ready for some aquatic exploration. When he’s not working, John Henry loves hitting the gym and jamming out to ASAP Rocky. While John Henry says he can be a bit shy at first, once he opens up, he’s all in. We can’t wait to see if he and Charity hit it off!

• John Henry shamelessly loves pumpkin spiced lattes.
• John Henry prefers ornamental grasses over flowers.
• John Henry has only seen 20 movies – in his whole life.”

Are Aaron B. and Eliza still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Relationship status: Not still together

Are Aaron B. and Eliza still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023? The answer is no. Aaron Bryant (The Bachelorette Season 20) and Eliza Isichei (The Bachelor Season 26) were one of two couples who got engaged at the Final Rose Ceremony on Bachelor in Paradise Season 9, according to Reality Steve. The other couple was Kat Izzo (The Bachelor Season 27) and John Henry Spurlock (The Bachelorette Season 20.)

In July 2023, Reality Steve tweeted a video of Aaron B. and Eliza in the lobby of the Vidanta Resort in Vallarta Nayarit, where Bachelor in Paradise films, confirming they ended up together. “This was was taken a few days after filming ended in the Vidanta lobby & posted on an IG story that was sent to me. This is Eliza and Aaron B… Eliza has been back in Germany since filming. But clearly they ended the show together,” Reality Steve tweeted at the time. 

Aaron confirmed he and Eliza broke up after Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 in a post on his Instagram Story on December 11, 2023. “I want to thank our family, friends and Bachelor Nation for all their support not just through the Paradise journey but after as well,” he wrote. “Tricky emotions watching it all unfold but unfortunately me and @elizaisichei’s love story has come to an end. We’re leading our amicable split with nothing but positivity and mutual respect for one another. Thank you all 🖤.”

Who is Aaron B. from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Aaron Bryant is a 30-year-old Software Salesman from Katy, Texas. He was a contestant on The Bachelorette Season 20 with Charity Lawson, where he came in third place. Read Aaron B.’s biography for The Bachelorette Season 20 ahead:

“It’s easy to see what makes Aaron B. such a great catch. His smile lights up every room he walks into, and he wears his heart on his sleeve. Aaron B. is passionate, understanding, patient and a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic. The former football player says he’s truly ready to find his perfect match and hopes his future wife is outgoing, emotionally intelligent and thoughtful. When Aaron B. isn’t hustling at his job in software sales, he loves listening to Tyler, the Creator’s music; reading James Patterson novels; and enjoying some delicious Cajun food. After his last long-term relationship didn’t work out, Aaron B. is excited for the chance to fall in love again and can’t wait for his Bachelorette journey to begin.

• Aaron B. taught himself how to play the violin and the piano.
• Aaron B. eats peanut butter straight from the jar.
• Aaron B. is spheksophobic, aka scared of wasps.”

Who is Eliza from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Eliza Isichei is a 27-year-old Marketing Manager from Tampa, Florida. She was a contestant on The Bachelor Season 26 with Clayton Echard and Bachelor in Paradise Season 8. Read Eliza’s biography for The Bachelor Season 26 ahead:

“Gorgeous, educated and well-traveled, Eliza has it all. This intelligent beauty was raised by two loving parents and spent most of her childhood traveling to and from Berlin for her father’s job. Eliza was a late bloomer when it came to dating and spent her adult years prioritizing work over love, but this soft-spoken, educated woman is finally ready to find her husband. Eliza’s parents have been married for 25 years and she looks up to them as role models for love. Eliza is looking for someone cultured, worldly and ready to be her partner. Here’s to hoping for many adventures for Eliza and Clayton!

• Eliza loves food festivals.
• Eliza loves going to movies by herself.
• Eliza and her family visit Switzerland often for vacation.”

Are Blake and Jess still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Relationship status: Not still together

Are Blake and Jess still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023? The answer is no. Blake Moynes (The Bachelorette Season 16 & 17) and Jess Girod (The Bachelor Season 27) are not still together after Blake broke up with Jess and eliminated himself in the middle of Bachelor in Paradise Season 9, according to Reality Steve.

Who is Blake from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Blake Moynes is a 33-year-old Wildlife Manager from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He was a contestant on The Bachelorette Season 16 with Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams, and The Bachelorette Season 17 with Katie Thurston, which he won. Katie and Blake broke up and ended their engagement less than a year after their finale. Read Blake’s biography for The Bachelorette Season 16 ahead:

“Blake Moynes is no stranger to putting in the hard work to get what he wants in life. At university, he studied every kind of wildlife management program he could get his hands on and now spends his days happily working outdoors. Professionally, Blake Moynes says he has it all, but personally, he is at a crossroad. In the past, Blake spent his Saturday nights hanging with his best friends, but now all of those friends are married and he’s the last single man remaining. Not one to like being left out, Blake Moynes now feels the pressure to settle down and wife up! His dream woman is outdoorsy, beautiful and fun. She has to have a goofy side and be okay with his self-described “potty mouth”. He says he has no problems talking about his emotions and wants a partner who will appreciate that he wears his heart on his sleeve. Blake Moynes is confident that Clare Crawley is the woman for him, and when this is all over, he can’t wait to take her home with him to meet all of his friends.”

Who is Jess from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Jess Girod is a 24-year-old E-Commerce Coordinator from Winter Springs, Florida. She was a contestant on The Bachelor Season 27 with Zach Shallcross. Read Jess’ biography for The Bachelor Season 27 ahead.

“Jess is a sweet soul from Orlando, Florida, who says Zach is her dream man! While Jess is one of the younger women, she is mature, knows what she wants in a partner and doesn’t want to settle for anything less than her soul mate. Jess describes herself as a hopeless romantic and is ready for her fairytale romance worthy of a Taylor Swift love song. Jess comes from a big Puerto Rican family and hopes Zach is ready for her to spice up his life. Jess hopes Zach is as excited about her as she is about him!

• Jess’ favorite date activity is playing with puppies.
• Jess doesn’t leave the house without sunscreen. Ever.
• Jess could play Bananagrams all day and never get bored.”

Are Rachel and Tanner still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Relationship status: Not still together

Are Rachel and Brayden still together from Bachelor in Paradise 2023? The answer is no. Rachel Recchia (The Bachelor Season 26 & The Bachelorette Season 19) and Brayden Bowers (The Bachelorette Season 20) are not still together. Rachel and Brayden broke up after Becca Serrano, who was on The Bachelor Season 27 with Zach Shallcross, arrived to Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 with a date card and went on a date with Brayden. Brayden chose Becca over Rachel, which led Rachel to self-eliminate.

Who is Rachel from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Rachel Recchia is a 27-year-old Flight Instructor from Clermont, Florida. She was a contestant on The Bachelor Season 26, where she was the runner-up along with Gabby Windey. Rachel and Gabby were leads of The Bachelorette Season 19, where Rachel got engaged to her winner, Tino Franco. Rachel and Tino revealed they had broken up at The Bachelorette Season 29 “After the Final Rose” special. Read Rachel’s biography for The Bachelor Season 26 ahead:

“Rachel is a fearless frequent flyer looking for a man who will travel the world with her. After recently earning her private pilot license, the future is nothing but sunny skies ahead for Rachel and now she is hoping to find a co-pilot that matches her sense of adventure. As a hopeless romantic, Rachel is looking for someone who is as playful, passionate and spontaneous as she is. He should be nurturing, empathetic and MUST be respectful in all facets of life – to her, to family, and especially to waiters. In the end, Rachel wants to find crazy, insane love that makes sense to no one else but her and her soul mate.

• Rachel could live off of Flaming Hot Cheetos.
• Rachel can’t wait to read the Harry Potter series with her kids one day.
• Rachel once organized a flash mob in high school.”

Who is Tanner from Bachelor in Paradise 2023?

Tanner Courtad is a 30-year-old Mortgage Lender from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a contestant on The Bachelorette Season 20 with Charity Lawson. Read Tanner’s biography for The Bachelorette Season 20 ahead:

“Tanner is 100% husband material. The fitness instructor is extremely close with his family and hopes to find a relationship as special as the one his parents have. While growing up, Tanner and his family rescued over 50 dogs and he hopes to rescue more with his future wife. Charity, hopefully you’re ready for some puppy love! Tanner is truly looking for his forever partner and says that he thinks about finding love all the time. He is confident his future wife is out there and is hoping it’s Charity!

• Anywhere with a golden retriever is Tanner’s happy place.
• Tanner’s No. 1 enemy is a messy kitchen.
• Tanner loves giving high-fives!”

Who’s in the Bachelor in Paradise cast for 2023?

Read on for the confirmed list of contestants in the Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 cast so far.

• Greer Blitzer – The Bachelor Season 27 (Zach Shallcross)
• Brayden Bowers – The Bachelorette Season 20 (Charity Lawson)
• Aaron Bryant – The Bachelorette Season 20 (Charity Lawson)
• Catherine “Cat” Carter – The Bachelor Season 27 (Zach Shallcross)
• Tanner Courtad – The Bachelorette Season 20 (Charity Lawson)
• Jess Girod – The Bachelor Season 27 (Zach Shallcross)
• Katherine “Kat” Izzo – The Bachelor Season 27 (Zach Shallcross)
• Aven Jones – The Bachelorette Season 19 (Gabby Windey & Rachel Recchia)
• Sean McLaughlin – The Bachelorette Season 20 (Charity Lawson)
• Blake Moynes – The Bachelorette Season 16 (Clare Crawley & Tayshia Adams) & Season 17 (Katie Thurston)
• Tyler Norris – The Bachelorette Season 19 (Gabby Windey & Rachel Recchia) & Bachelor in Paradise Season 8
• Mercedes Northup – The Bachelor Season 27 (Zach Shallcross)
• Rachel Recchia – The Bachelor Season 26 (Clayton Echard) & The Bachelorette Season 19
• Kylee Russell – The Bachelor Season 27 (Zach Shallcross)
• Brooklyn Willie – The Bachelor Season 27 (Zach Shallcross)
• John Henry Spurlock – The Bachelorette Season 20 (Charity Lawson)
• Eliza Isichei – The Bachelor Season 26 (Clayton Echard) & Bachelor in Paradise Season 8
• Olivia Lewis – The Bachelor Season 27 (Zach Shallcross)
• Aaron Schwartzman – The Bachelorette Season 20 (Charity Lawson)
• Peter Cappio – The Bachelorette Season 20 (Charity Lawson)
• John Buresh – The Bachelorette Season 20 (Charity Lawson)
• Sam Jeffries – The Bachelor Season 26 (Clayton Echard)
• Will Urena – The Bachelorette Season 18 (Michelle Young)
• Genevie Mayo – The Bachelor Season 27 (Zach Shallcross)

Where is Bachelor in Paradise filmed?

Where was Bachelor in Paradise 2023 filmed? Since Season 2, Bachelor in Paradise has been filmed at the Playa Escondida Resort in Sayulita, a town in Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico. (Season 1 was filmed at the Casa Palapa resort in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico.) According to the hotel’s website, Playa Escondida is a secluded, beachfront resort surrounded by hills, a 350-foot coastline and covered with jungle. The resort is located 40 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport on the Pacific Coast of Nayarit, known as Riviera Nayarit, and is one mile from the town of Sayulita.

The resort offers horseback riding on the beach, yoga, surfing lessons, paddle boarding, whale and dolphin watching, hiking and bike trails, and golf. The hotel also has a spa that offers hot stone therapy, deep tissue massages, four hand massages and facials. The resort also has its own restaurant, which serves dishes like shrimp omelettes (served with local mountain coffee), enchiladas de pollo, mar y tierra (fresh baked lobster with a Sonoran beef filet), coquilles de jaques (giant seared scallops served on half shells with a buerre blanc saffron sauce), scampi (made with giant Mazatlan shrimp and a paprika butter), as well as vegan and vegetarian specialties.

The private beach includes complimentary boogie boards, hidden coves and a thatched beach bar (the same one Wells Adams bartends at on Bachelor in Paradise) that serves tropical fruit cocktails, smoothies and ice-cold beers. The resort also includes several pools, including an infinity edge pool and waterfalls, as well as multiple hillside jacuzzis. Guests can also practice yoga on the yoga platform, which is shaded by a thatched roof and is made of natural stone.

The rooms at the Playa Escondita Resort range from $150 per night to $600 per night, so they’re not cheap. Each room comes with either one or two beds, and can fit one to four people. Prospective guests can also search for rooms that include a jacuzzi, A/C, gold cart or kitchen. Visit playa-escondida.com to book your stay at the Playa Escondida Resort.

Who is the next Bachelor for 2024?

Who is the next Bachelor for 2024? Joey Graziadei, a 28-year-old professional tennis player from Koloa, Hawaii, and the runner-up on The Bachelorette Season 20 with Charity Lawson, was announced as the Season 28 Bachelor at The Bachelorette Season 20 “After the Final Rose” special in August 2023. “It’s sinking in very slowly but I’m trying my best just to stay present, enjoy it, but this is crazy. I mean, I’ll be the first person to say this is wild. I never expected this at all, didn’t know this is what my life is turning at this moment. So yeah, crazy stuff, but I’m excited,” Joey said.

Joey, who called the experience “surreal,” told host Jesse Palmer that he felt ready to look for love again after Charity sent him home at the Final Rose Ceremony over her winner, Dotun Olubeko. “I’m more ready than I was in that moment,” Joey said. “For me, it was just, you have to take some time to get a little bit more closure. Watching Dotun and Charity’s connection was enough for me.”

Joey, who claimed that the breakup “opened up a part of me that wanted something so bad,” also told Palmer what he was looking for in a future partner. “Someone that’s just themselves that I can truthfully be a partner with. I want someone that challenges me. I want someone that I can challenge. I just want someone to do life with. I just want someone that’s going to be my person,” he said.

During The Bachelorette Season 20 “After the Final Rose” special, Joey also met his first contestant, Leia, who was in the audience for the live taping. “I think we have a lot in common, so I’m excited to kind of explore that,” Leia told Joey during the episode. In an Instagram video after the “After the Final Rose” special, Joey confirmed that was the Bachelor for the right reasons. “I’m definitely the hopeless romantic,” he said. “I want to be married. I want to have a love that lasts a lifetime. So I’m really ready to go on this journey.”

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in August 2023, Charity commended Joey for a conversation they had about interracial relationships during her Bachelorette season. “It’s huge to have had the opportunity to have that conversation, and then for it to be aired on national television — we don’t see it a lot, especially in this franchise. It was something that I was a little nervous about because I just did not know how it was going to go,” she said. “But my whole plan of being a Black woman in this lead role is having these important conversations. Also, there were conversations that I had with several other men that did not make air, and that’s OK. But it was one of my priorities to have conversations about something that’s extremely important to me and that would essentially become a very important part of their lives, too, if they ended up with me.”

In a blog post in July 2023, Reality Steve named Joey as The Bachelorette Season 20 contestant most likely to become the next Bachelor for Season 28. “I know Joey fans won’t be happy, but it is what it is,” Reality Steve wrote about Joey not receiving Charity’s Final Rose. “I’m sure he’s got a great shot for Bachelor, so I guess just hope for that. He seems to have the biggest following of Charity’s men and will be the sentimental favorite once Charity breaks up with him at final rose ceremony. So you’d think he’s got a good shot at it, but who knows.”

Read Joey’s Bachelorette 2023 biography and fun facts ahead:

“’Love’ may mean nothing in tennis, but to Joey, it’s everything! After graduation, this tennis pro quickly realized the corporate world wasn’t for him and moved to Hawaii to live his passion of teaching his favorite sport. Spending his days on the court and evenings on the beach watching the sunset with friends, Joey’s life is truly paradise. The only thing missing is someone with whom to share it. Outgoing, friendly and loyal, Joey is looking for a partner who can share in his love for adventure. Will he find a doubles partner in Charity? Here’s to hoping it’s “game, set, match” for Joey!

Fun Facts:

• Joey is a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan.

• Joey is an avid star gazer.

• Joey’s recent obsessions are golf and country music.”

Who is the Bachelor in Paradise host for 2023?

Who is the Bachelor in Paradise 2023 host? The Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 host is Jesse Palmer, who was the Season 5 Bachelor in 2004 and was the youngest Bachelor in Bachelor Nation history at 24 years old. Jesse hosted his first Bachelor franchise show in 2022 with The Bachelor Season 26 with Clayton Echard. During The Bachelor Season 5 finale, Jesse gave his Final Rose to Jessica Bowlin, but didn’t propose to her. Jesse and Jessica continued to date, but ended their relationship a few weeks after the finale of their Bachelor Season aired. In June 2020, Jesse and his girlfriend, Emely Fardo, married in an intimate wedding in New York City. Jesse told Us Weekly in November 2021 that he and Emely planned to marry in Provence, France, before the current health crisis cancelled their wedding date. “We had originally planned a wedding in Provence, France, for summer 2020, which was postponed until summer of 2021 due to the pandemic, but we didn’t want to wait any longer,” he said at the time. “So, we had a small, private and intimate ceremony with close friends who lived in New York City.”

Jesse graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played football for the Florida Gators, in 2001 with a bachelor’s of arts degree in political science and a bachelor’s of science degree in marketing. After graduation, Jesse was drafted by the National Football League to play for the New York Giants. He played with the team for four seasons from 2001 to 2005 as a quarterback. After the New York Giants, Jesse was drafted by the Canadian Football League to play for the Montreal Alouettes. He played with the team until 2005 when he was signed by the San Francisco 49ers. He then resigned with the Montreal Alouettes in 2006 before he retired from football in 2007 to pursue a broadcasting career. Since his broadcasting career started, Jesse has worked with networks like Fox, NFL Network, ESPN, ABC and SEC Network. He’s also guest starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and made guest appearances on shows like Recipe to Riches and Good Morning America, and hosted the Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship and Holiday Baking Championship.

Jesse was announced as The Bachelor Season 26 host in September 2021. “For more than 20 years, The Bachelor has brought the world dozens of unforgettable love stories, including at one time, my own,” he said at the time. “Falling in love is one of life’s greatest gifts, and I am humbled by the opportunity to return to the show as host this Season to offer the newest Bachelor advice gained from firsthand experience and I am grateful to play a small part in his journey.” The announcement came after Chris Harrison, the former host of Bachelor Nation, confirmed in June 2021 that he had retired as the franchise’s host after 19 years. “I’ve had a truly incredible run as host of The Bachelor franchise and now I’m excited to start a new chapter,” he wrote in an Instagram post at the time. “I’m so grateful to Bachelor Nation for all of the memories we’ve made together. While my two-decade journey is wrapping up, the friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime.”

Deadline reported at the time that Chris received a mid-range, eight-figure settlement as part of exit plan with ABC, the network that airs the Bachelor franchise, and Warner Bros. Television, the company that produces the Bachelor shows. The magazine also reported that Harrison’s settlement included a nondisclosure agreement. Chris’ decision to retire as Bachelor Nation’s host came after he was slammed for his response to Season 25 Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s racism scandal in February 2021. Rachael, the winner of Matt James’ season, faced backlash at the time when photos resurfaced of her at an Old South Antebellum-themed party at Georgia College in 2018. Before the pictures went viral, Rachael was already under controversy after her former high school classmate accused her on TikTok of bullying her and other students for dating Black men. Other TikTok users then exposed Rachael for liking social media photos of her friends in culturally insensitive costumes and with Confederate flags.

Chris came under controversy after he was interviewed about the scandal by Season 13 Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Extra. During the interview, Chris asked fans to give Rachael “grace” and explained that he didn’t find the Antebellum party photos offensive because they just looked like pictures a college student takes at a party. Harrison also questioned whether the photos would be considered racially insensitive in 2018 when they were taken. After the interview, many fans slammed Harrison and accused him of excusing Rachael’s behavior.

ABC confirmed in March 2021 that Chris wouldn’t host Season 17 of The Bachelorette and would be replaced by Tayshia and Kaitlyn. “Chris Harrison will not be hosting the next season of The Bachelorette,” ABC said in a statement at the time. “We support Chris in the work that he is committed to doing. In his absence, former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will support the new Bachelorette through next season. As we continue the dialogue around achieving greater equity and inclusion within The Bachelor franchise, we are dedicated to improving the BIPOC representation of our crew, including among the executive producer ranks. These are important steps in effecting fundamental change so that our franchise is a celebration of love that is reflective of our world.” He officially retired as the Bachelor Nation’s host in June 2021.

Who is the Bachelor in Paradise bartender for 2023

Who is the Bachelor in Paradise bartender for 2023? The Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 bartender is Wells Adams, who was a contestant on The Bachelorette Season 12 with JoJo Fletcher and Bachelor in Paradise Season 3. Wells has been the bartender on Bachelor in Paradise since Season 4. Wells was also a guest host for Bachelor in Paradise in Season 7 after ABC fired Chris Harrison as the host of the Bachelor franchise following his controversial comments about The Bachelor Season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s racism scandal in February 2021. Bachelor in Paradise Season 7 featured several celebrity guest hosts including David Spade, Lance Bass, Lil Jon and Tituss Burgess. “I’m not really qualified to be a bartender, and like, I’m okay at that and I’m not qualified to give people advice, I’m not a therapist, but I was a radio host for 15 years, so it was the only thing I was qualified to go do,” Wells told ABC 7 Chicago in 2021. He continued, “If I’m being honest, I was kind of [hosting] that the entire season. Let’s be fair, these big shot Hollywood-types would come in with their A/C trailers and say a couple of things and then I’d be up at 4:30 in the morning hosting the rose ceremony. I was glad I finally got my shot in there!”

In August 2022, Wells married actress Sarah Hyland after five years of dating. They got engaged in July 2019 and were set to marry on August 8, 2020, but had to postpone their wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2019, Sarah revealed that she met Wells on Twitter. “Have you seen those memes of ‘Slide into the DMs?’ That. He slid into my DMs,” Sarah said. “I was following him. We had tweeted each other because I thought he was funny and he was a fan of the show. I saw him as the bartender and I was like, ‘That’s really cute.’” She continued, “I was single, obviously, and was like, ‘This is really awesome. You’re being very forward and it’s sexy and not aggressive but very confident and sexy,’ and I liked that.” After some messages back and forth, Wells asked Sarah on a date. “‘Next time I’m in LA, I’m taking you out for drinks and tacos.’” he messaged. Sarah continued, “I love tacos. He loves tacos so that was his thing. Like, ‘I love tacos, let’s see if she loves tacos.’ We both love tacos! We have an obsession with tacos. Tacos and tequila, that’s our thing.”

In an interview with Cosmopolitan in 2020, Sarah revealed when she knew Wells was The One. Sarah explained that, a few days after she and Wells had the first real date at an Emmys party in 2017, she underwent her second kidney transplant. Wells flew from Nashville to Los Angeles to see Sarah on the weekends of her recovery process, where he also met her parents. A month into their relationship, they told each other they were falling in love. “I asked him when he was going to ask me to be his girlfriend,” she said. “I’m impatient.” She continued, “We were talking about what kinds of weddings we wanted four days after we made things official. I hate that typical cliché of ‘when you know, you know,’ but it’s so fucking true. At least it was for me.”

Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 airs on Thursdays at 9 p.m. on ABC. Here’s how to watch it for free.

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