During the After the Final Rose special on March 24, fans witnessed an exciting engagement between Grant Ellis and Juliana Pasquarosa. However, the surprises didn’t stop there. Host Jesse Palmer delivered another thrilling announcement—The Bachelor franchise is bringing beloved contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette to the sandy shores of paradise.
Golden Bachelor Stars Join the Cast
“For the first time ever, golden men and women will be hitting the beaches of paradise alongside all of your Bachelor and Bachelorette favorites from seasons past,” Palmer declared. He then welcomed Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston to the stage, marking them as the first-ever Golden Bachelor in Paradise cast members.
Leslie, who was the runner-up on Gerry Turner’s historic season of The Golden Bachelor, expressed her enthusiasm. “The beach is my thing, so I’m very excited,” she shared. “And I’m so excited to be with my old friends, make new friends, and just maybe find love.”
Gary, a participant in Joan Vassos’ debut season of The Golden Bachelorette, teased what viewers can expect from his time on the show. “A lot of dancing in the sand,” he said with a smile. “But more so than that, laying out in the sun and just enjoying the moment and looking for love in all the right places.”
More Familiar Faces Set for Paradise
Palmer continued with more casting news, revealing that Zoe McGrady, a fan favorite and one of Grant’s final four from this season, will also be joining the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise.
“I was excited for the mansion, but as a Pisces, I think I’m even more excited for the beach,” Zoe admitted. “I hope that I can find my love there.”
Leslie chimed in, reinforcing her excitement about continuing her journey. “I think this is my forte: the beach and my friends,” she said. “And Gary and I are good friends now. We’ll definitely share a dance on the beach.”
Who Else Will Join?
Additional cast members have already been announced. Jonathan Johnson, who was a contestant on Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette, received his invite in August 2024. Meanwhile, Hakeem Moulton, another standout from Jenn’s season, also accepted an invitation.
With these exciting additions, Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 is shaping up to be one of the most unique seasons yet. Fans will have to stay tuned to see how the dynamic between the younger and golden contestants unfolds.
