‘Bachelor in Paradise’: What Happens When Becca Kufrin and Kendall Long Join the Cast?
The Bachelor in Paradise Season 7 cast is about to experience another cast shakeup with the arrival of Becca Kufrin and Kendall Long. The two reality stars will return to the franchise soon. So naturally, many fans are wondering what this means for other BIP relationships, such as Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile. So here’s what to expect when Becca and Kendall come back in Bachelor in Paradise.
[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers about Becca Kufrin and Kendall Long from Bachelor in Paradise Season 7.]
Who are Becca Kufrin and Kendall Long from the ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 7 cast?
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Both Becca and Kendall first appeared in The Bachelor Season 22 with Arie Luyendyk Jr. But both reality stars had completely different experiences with the franchise.
In The Bachelor finale, Arie picked Becca, and the couple got engaged. However, Arie broke up with Becca to be with his runner-up, Lauren Burnham. Then Becca moved on to The Bachelorette Season 14, and she got engaged to her final pick, Garrett Yrigoyen. But Becca and Garrett ended their engagement in 2020.
Meanwhile, Kendall was sent home in week 9 of The Bachelor. Then she went on Bachelor in Paradise Season 5, where she met Joe. Kendall and Joe got together after the show, but they split in early 2020.
When will Kendall Long and Becca Kufrin join the ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ cast in 2021?
ABC confirmed Kendall and Becca will join the Bachelor in Paradise Season 7 cast in episode 5 on Aug. 31. The network also hinted at what’s coming up when the two bachelorettes arrive. The press release says:
Watch out Paradise, there’s a storm brewing. As the women prepare to hand out their roses, nerves are getting the better of the men. But just when the future seems written, guest host Lance Bass has one more surprise up his sleeve, and it’s a big one. For the first time, a Bachelorette has made her way to Mexico and Becca Kufrin – rose in hand – is bringing the heat to the beach. Is that all? Not a chance. More familiar faces will make their entrances and the remaining couples will be put to the test, none more than Joe and Serena who will face their biggest challenge yet … and her name is Kendall
‘BIP’ 2021 spoilers tease what happens when Becca Kufrin and Kendall Long arrive
It’s clear Becca and Kendall’s arrival in Bachelor in Paradise Season 7 will shake up the cast. But for anyone who doesn’t want to watch everything unfold in real time, Bachelor Nation blogger Reality Steve shared major spoilers about Kendall and Becca’s future relationships on the show.
According to Reality Steve, Becca will end up with Thomas Jacobs, who was the villain on Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette. That said, they allegedly break up before Fantasy Suites. Update: Ahead of the Aug. 31 episode, Reality Steve claimed that Thomas and Becca got back together after filming the show.
It’s also possible Becca gets caught up in the drama between Thomas, Aaron Clancy, and Tammy Ly. Reality Steve’s spoilers suggested that Tammy was involved with Aaron and Thomas before they both gave their roses to Becca.
Meanwhile, Kendall will allegedly leave after she had a “tough time” watching the relationship between Joe and Serena blossom. Reality Steve also claimed that Kendall will connect with Ivan Hall before exiting the show single.
Get ready, Bachelor in Paradise fans. There’s plenty of drama and romance ahead when Kendall and Becca return to the franchise on Tuesday, Aug. 31.
Bachelor in Paradise Season 7 airs Mondays and Tuesdays on ABC.