The Bachelor is introducing a new spinoff this summer, entitled Bachelor in Paradise … seriously. ABC will air a six-episode season after The Bachelorette finale. The show will be similar in format to ABC’s Bachelor Pad, which was canceled last year, only Bachelor in Paradise will be filmed in a tropical destination. The network confirmed the spinoff to EW in a statement: “The romantic dating series will feature new twists, shocking surprises, unexpected guests and some of the most unlikely relationships in Bachelor history.” “Plus the usual romance, drama and tears we’ve come to expect from The Bachelor franchise. It all comes together in the romantic TV event of the summer.” Bachelor in Paradise stars will be based in a remote “romantic paradise,” where they will compete to find their true loves, or at least a hot hookup. Naturally, ABC is expected to bring back villains and fan favorites from prior seasons to compete against and possibly find significant others. No, Juan Pablo Galavis and Nikki Ferrell won’t be on it … we don’t think. As on The Bachelor, the spinoff will include a rose ceremony, although the format may be slightly different from the weekly sending home of a star. Details are scarce, but we’ll find them out soon enough. After Andi Dorfman is done with her emotional and romantic “journey” this summer, we’ll head to Paradise for even more Bachelor shenanigans. Who would you like to see on the franchise’s spinoff? The Bachelor Couples: Are They Still Together? Open Slideshow 1. Ashley Hebert and JP Rosenbaum Ashley Hebert and JP Rosenbaum are married. He won her heart on The Bachelorette. View As List 1. Ashley Hebert and JP Rosenbaum Ashley Hebert and JP Rosenbaum are married. He won her heart on The Bachelorette. 2. Brad Womack and Emily Maynard Brad Womack and Emily Maynard did not last. He chose no one on his first stint on The Bachelor, making in 0-for-2. 3. Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi got engaged on The Bachelor. They broke up in epic fashion and did not last long, to the surprise of no one. 4. Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici got engaged on The Bachelor in 2013. They are set to wed in early 2014. 5. Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried got engaged on The Bachelorette in 2013. They are still a thing! 6. Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney got engaged, and married, and had a kid! After he dumped his final rose recipient Melissa Rycroft and chose Molly instead … close enough. 7. Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson got engaged on The Bachelor, and lasted for about a year. They broke up. 8. Emily Maynard and Jef Holm Emily Maynard and Jef Holm broke up really fast. She chose Jef with one F over Sean Lowe on The Bachelorette. Bad call. 9. Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez dated for a long while. They didn’t last, however. 10. Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski’s engagement was short-lived. She’s better off for it. 11. Jesse Csincsak and Deanna Pappas Jesse Csincsak and Deanna Pappas got engaged after The Bachelorette chose him over Jason Mesnick. Did not take. 12. Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter have been together so long, we forget that she was ever not Mrs. Ryan Sutter. They have been married for a decade and have two kids! 13. Matt Grant and Shayne Lamas These two lasted about four minutes. 14. Juan Pablo and Nikki Ferrell Juan Pablo’s now-infamous non-proposal made him persona non grata for many fans, but he and winner Nikki Ferrell are still together and – gasp – happy.
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The Bachelor in Paradise: Spinoff Coming This Summer to ABC!
