These ‘Golden’ Contestants Are Ready for ‘Bachelor in Paradise’
After a brief hiatus, Bachelor in Paradise is returning to ABC’s lineup for the first time since 2023, and there have been a few changes. In the past, ABC pulled contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette to compete for love at the beach. This year, competitors from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette will be competing, too. Jesse Palmer just teased viewers by revealing two Golden stars who will appear this season.
Jesse Palmer reveals 2 ‘Golden’ contestants who will appear on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’
ABC hasn’t announced everyone who will appear in this season of Bachelor in Paradise, but Jesse Palmer did tease us with a few big reveals. The famed dating competition host announced that Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston have joined the cast and will travel to Mexico to film the series.
Fhima famously appeared in season 1 of The Golden Bachelor as Gerry Turner’s runner-up. Following the end of the season, she opened up about feeling blindsided by Turner moving forward with Theresa Nist. Despite the hard feelings, Fhima attended the couple’s wedding and developed a friendship with Nist now that she and Turner have parted ways.
Gary Levingston was one of the fun-loving bachelors on The Golden Bachelorette’s first season. Levingston, a retiree, was eliminated during week 4 of The Golden Bachelorette, much to the dismay of many viewers. While Levingston didn’t make it to the final round with Joan Vassos, we are confident he’ll find love on Bachelor in Paradise.
These other ‘Golden’ contestants could make a splash
While Leslie Fhima hinted at a connection with Gary Levingston already, other golden singles will be available for them to mingle with. We might not know who will join the cast just yet, but we can make some guesses.
Jonathan Rone feels like a good fit for the series. While Rone appeared to find love again after The Golden Bachelorette, he announced a split from his girlfriend recently. Pascal Ibigui seems interested enough in fame to sign on for a Bachelor in Paradise, but he likely wouldn’t find a love connection with any of the golden ladies. Ibigui previously suggested he prefers women who are younger than him.
Jack Lencioni, Susan Noles, April Kirkwood, Keith Gordon, and Edith Aguirre would all be exciting contestants, too. Lencioni has made it clear he’s open to new opportunities, and Noles’ outgoing personality makes her the perfect fit for the competition.
For now, we’ll have to wait and see who else has signed up to join the competition. Regardless of which contestants appear this season, we are sure the show’s return will heat up the screen. Bachelor in Paradise does not yet have a premiere date, but it is expected to be released this summer.
