Bachelor In Paradise: Women Who Were Deceived By Men On The Show

The ABC summer spinoff Bachelor In Paradise has changed over time. As social media became popular, it affected the series and caused even more controversy in cast members’ relationships. When contestants talk to others from Bachelor Nation online, it allows them to form connections and meet up in person before entering Paradise. This affects how relationships play out on the show, as some contestants come in with a plan to stick around until a certain person arrives.

Bachelor In Paradise started as a show about castoffs from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette who travel to a beach in Mexico for another chance at love. The contestants must be single before leaving for Paradise so they can meet other available singles and build relationships. Each week, men and women switch off responsibilities of giving a rose to someone they want to spend more time with and advance to the next BIP rose ceremony. New cast members arrive every week with a date card and choose a contestant to go out with. Those who aren’t coupled up by the end of the week leave Paradise.

Appearing on Bachelor In Paradise has become more complicated over the years. Some contestants now use the show to gain popularity by being on TV, even though they already have a pre-established relationship with another member of the cast. Since no one knows when people will show up, innocent contestants are led on until they’re dumped for someone better. In some cases, this strategy is planned ahead of time for a free vacation and screen time. Cast members want to make it to the end of Paradise with a Neil Lane engagement ring, positive attention from the public, and a bigger social media following from Bachelor fans. Let’s look back at women who were lied to by men on Bachelor In Paradise.

Juelia Kinney

Juelia Kinney appeared on Bachelor In Paradise season 2. When Joe Bailey stepped onto the beach, he was immediately interested in the widowed mother of one. They went on a date and Juelia was easily smitten with Joe. Other contestants on the show warned Juelia that Joe was taking advantage of her. He was waiting around for Samantha Steffen to get to Paradise. Juelia was an early victim of deception, as Joe’s plot with Samantha was the first time this happened on the show. Joe was supposedly in contact with Samantha before Paradise through text message. Both women realized he was lying to them, and Bachelorette alum Joe left without a rose.

Kristina Schulman

Kristina Schulman starred on Bachelor In Paradise season 6 and faced lots of drama. Prior to the show, she attended Stagecoach Festival and had a relationship with Blake Hortsmann. They spent the night together, but Kristina found out he also slept with fellow Bachelor Nation cast member Caelynn Miller-Keyes during the same weekend. When Kristina saw Blake in Paradise, she confronted him about his playboy behavior. Caelynn was already in Paradise and gave the girls a heads up about Blake beforehand. Even though Blake admitted to his faults, Kristina felt they would be better as friends.

Natasha Parker

Natasha Parker witnessed Brendan Morais’ lies on Bachelor In Paradise season 7. At the beginning of the season, Natasha pursued a relationship with Brendan. While they were getting to know each other, Brendan accepted a date with Demi Burnett. While Brendan was gone, Natasha heard other contestants talking about how he was waiting for Pieper James to come to Paradise. The two were in a relationship before the show. Once Pieper finally arrived in Mexico, she and Brendan made it clear that they were exclusive and on the show for fame and followers. Natasha was blindsided and heartbroken by Brendan’s deceit.

Bachelor In Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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