For all #BachelorNation fans, the announcements of who will be the next Bachelor and the next Bachelorette are pretty exciting times. Not to mention the process of going through each season, seeing the drama unfold, seeing the contestants fight with one another and picking your favorites to (most likely) only be crushed when they aren't picked to receive the final rose.
While all of this is exciting, my favorite time of the year is when the Bachelor in Paradise kicks off in the summer and here's why:
It's All Of Your Favorites...
There's nothing better than seeing your favorites from past seasons return to let the madness continue. Most of the time, it's all the "rejects" (I put this in quotes because in the end, they usually make out better than the person who gets the final rose). It's the cast members you loved watching and yelled at the TV when they were sent home. It's hilarious and an environment where it doesn't focus on one person, but more of the group dynamic throughout the show. You get to see more of your favorites, get to learn more about them and hopefully, get to see them end up happy and in love.
And The Ones You Love To Hate...
You hated them on the Bachelor or Bachelorette and when you find out they're heading to Paradise, you rolled your eyes. One thing's for sure: you know they'll probably make a fool of themselves or they'll definitely make for some good TV. Regardless, you'll be screaming at the TV once or twice throughout the season and at ever rose ceremony, you'll be hoping they get sent home.
The Random Contestants Who Show Up...
They didn't really make much of an impression during their season on the Bachelor or Bachelorette but they couldn't quite give up the dream so... here they are. Not really sure how far they will make it but regardless they're along for the ride and hopefully they stand out a little more this time around.
There's always a crier...
We get it, emotions are high in Paradise. Sometimes the one you want doesn't want you back, or goes on a date with someone else, or is making out with someone else in front of you. The criers get a lot of air time, they are the most dramatic and tend to not really focus on anything but their ~feelings~. It's okay, the criers rarely make it to the end, but at least they express themselves.
The Bartenders Are Always The Best...
We all were super upset when Jorge left the scene (he was the cutest bartender ever), but happy that he is pursuing his dreams and moving on to bigger and better things! And to be honest, who doesn't love his replacement: Wells. He is charming, cute, a dog lover, friends with all the contestants, and is constantly making fun of himself for not being the best bartender. Oh, and his interviews about the contestants are always hilarious and on point.
The Group Dynamic Is More Fun...
Yes, there are still one-on-one dates, but a lot of the time everyone is just hanging out and enjoying the sun in Mexico. The contestants create friendships, bromances, and real relationships, but they also are all sometimes switching up who they're into. It's also a lot better because they switch who gives out the roses each week, making it more interesting to see who goes and who stays.
The Contestants Speak Their Minds...
This happens on the Bachelor and Bachelorette but in Paradise, a lot of times the contestants are friends with one another. Therefore, they're more likely to stick up for their friend if the person is screwing them over or making out with the new girl that just walked into Paradise. The contestants aren't all going against each other so they are usually more upfront about when there's drama going on and usually, it's hilarious.
And Sometimes, It All Works Out...
There have been multiple Paradise weddings and as of now, multiple babies due to these Paradise weddings. The couples who make it to the engagement sometimes break up after the show ends, but in some cases, they actually fall in love and get married. These couples usually are the absolute cutest and come back to share their wisdom with current Paradise contestants.
Some say it's stupid, some say it's ridiculous... I say, long live Bachelor In Paradise. Let the madness, hilariousness, love triangles and dolphinsharks reign the summer months. Cheers to you, Paradise!
