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28-05-2025
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Get a first look at 'Bachelor in Paradise' season 10's chic new Costa Rica digs (exclusive)
Dating is hard. Dating in the heat of summer on a beach that's often overrun with crabs is even harder — but for nine seasons, contestants on Bachelor in Paradise did it anyway. This year, however, Paradise is getting an upgrade. Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive first look at Bachelor in Paradise's new summer home, the Azura Beach Resort in Costa Rica, and from what we can see, there isn't a rogue crab in sight. And rather than sweating it out in open-air hotel rooms, every contestant will enjoy a room with four walls, air conditioning, and a private pool. 'The hotel is more upscale and has a sexy chicness to it that feels more elevated than the traditional kind of Paradise world that we've been in,' explains new showrunner Scott Teti (Claim to Fame, Summer House). 'The cast can literally open the doors to their rooms and swim out into the pool under bridges, and then up to a beautiful bar that is touching the beach. It has amazing views. The beach itself is private and unique. There's a beautiful island right off it with a bunch of fishing boats that surround it every day, with a quaint little town right next door, but not a ton of foot traffic. It feels remote and upscale and sexy at the same time.' Season 10 contestants — including some single seniors from the Golden franchise — will each be paired with a roommate, though EW can confirm that they won't have to sleep in bunk beds. Teti reveals that a special 'VIP Suite' will also be available to contestants 'on certain occasions,' should they want to get some 'alone' time with a potential love interest. 'The VIP suite is a two-story private getaway with an amazing setup that exudes Paradise,' he says. 'It's got a private pool on the top floor and a jacuzzi on the second floor with a full-on kitchen. It's got huge balconies and elite views.' In other words, rose lovers, imagine the 'boom-boom room' of old, but a lot nicer. During the day, contestants can hit the beach — as you'll see below, the daybeds have been replaced by more civilized couches and chaise lounges — or visit one of two bars. Paradise bartender Wells Adams will be back offering mixed drinks and advice, while former Bachelorette Hannah Brown will be on hand 'handing out champagne before the rose ceremonies, checking in with people, seeing how they're doing,' explains Teti. So far, six contestants have been announced: Kat Izzo, from Zach's season of The Bachelor; Zoe McGrady, from Grant's season of The Bachelor; Hakeem Moulton and Jonathon Johnson, from Jenn's season of The Bachelorette; Leslie Fihma from The Golden Bachelor; and Gary Levingston from The Golden Bachelorette. "Everything about the style of the show, we're trying to elevate," continues Teti. "From new cameras and lenses to frame rates to the way it's shot — we're trying to implement an upgraded, sexy style across the board." Upgraded, sexy, and comfortable, that is. With men and women from The Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette on hand this season, producers are creating an environment where the seniors can stay cool and sunstroke-free while looking for a love connection. "We're going to make sure that they have their perfect Paradise to keep them rested and hydrated," says Teti. "There's plenty of shade and comfortable water temperatures to be had." Teti is staying tight-lipped about how the Golden cast members will be integrated into Paradise. Still, when asked if producers would allow a love connection between a Golden single and a younger contestant, the showrunner doesn't shut it down. "I would say that this season is designed to encourage [people] to stay within their lanes," he notes. "But yes, anything can happen in Paradise." Bachelor in Paradise season 10 premieres Monday, July 7, on ABC. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
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‘The Bachelorette' Paused For Summer 2025: ABC Dating Series To Skip Cycle
EXCLUSIVE: The Bachelorette won't be giving out any roses this summer. ABC is pausing its female-led spinoff of The Bachelor, which will be a blow for fans of the long-running dating series. The show generally starts production shortly and the last three seasons have aired in July. More from Deadline Whoopi Goldberg To Join 'The Weekend View' For The First Time Since Show's Premiere 'Shifting Gears' Leads Broadcast Comedies in 7-Day Audience, Bolstering ABC's Primetime Lineup With Fellow Freshman Hit 'High Potential' 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming The series, however, has not been canceled and will likely come back to the Disney-owned network in the future. It's unlikely to air this year but insiders have not completely ruled out its return later this year. It's not entirely clear why the decision has been made, but it's not without precedent in The Bachelor universe. Bachelor in Paradise, for instance, did not air last year with its spot taken by The Golden Bachelorette, but it will return this summer after it was renewed for Season 10. In fact, Bachelor in Paradise, which has a new showrunner in Scott Teti, will be the next show in The Bachelor universe to air. The Bachelorette and shows in The Bachelor universe are produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. The Bachelorette has previously taken time off the schedule; the show, which launched in 2003, didn't air in 2006 or 2007. The show sees one single woman, usually a former contestant from The Bachelor, choose from a pool of around 25 men with male daters competing to win roses before the bachelorette chooses between two men in a final rose ceremony. Last season featured Jenn Tran, who was the first Asian American Bachelorette, choosing Devin Strader. The move comes two weeks in to Season 29 of The Bachelor airing, which this year features Grant Ellis. There have been a multitude of other Bachelor spinoffs including Bachelor Pad, which last three seasons between 2010 and 2012, 2018's The Bachelor: Winter Games, the music-themed series The Bachelor Presents: Listen To Your Heart, which aired in 2020, and The Golden Bachelor, which aired in 2023. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 'The Apprentice' Oscar Nominees Sebastian Stan & Jeremy Strong On Why It's 'More Of A Horror Movie' With "Monstrous Egos" 'Prime Target' Release Guide: When Are New Episodes Available On Apple TV+?