ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise launches its tenth season on Monday, July 7, 2025, with a two-hour premiere introducing a fresh tropical backdrop and a cast filled with returning franchise names ready to test their luck again.
This time, the drama unfolds in Costa Rica. The change of setting brings a new dynamic to the format without shifting the show’s core appeal. Jesse Palmer returns as host, keeping things on track as contestants pair up, swap out, and throw down. Wells Adams is back behind the bar, still the franchise’s go-to for drink pours and mid-crisis pep talks. And in a new addition, Hannah Brown joins as head of “Paradise Relations,” overseeing emotional detanglements with a glass in hand from the all-new Champagne Lounge.
As always, the opening night will offer a first look at early pairings, inevitable misfires, and a few strategic arrivals. Familiar faces from past seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette make up the cast, including breakout fan favorites and villains. With the setting refreshed and the format staying tight, ABC is counting on the franchise’s loyal base to turn out.
Season 9 of Bachelor in Paradise closed with a 5.6 average rating. This summer’s run is scheduled for Mondays at 8 p.m. and will continue across July and August on ABC. Episodes will also be available for streaming next-day via the network’s digital platforms.
