Bachelor in Paradise Sparks Debate Over Age-Gap Romance Comments

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The reality show “Bachelor in Paradise” hasn’t started its 10th season as per the 2025 TV lineup, but there’s already excitement surrounding it due to the inclusion of Golden franchise participants. In fact, both host Jesse Palmer and bartender Wells Adams have sparked discussions about potential age-gap relationships, which has led some former contestants to share their firm views on the matter.

How Ex-Bachelor Cast Members Reacted To Age-Gap Comments

Currently, age gap relationships are quite popular, as depicted in various movies such as “The Idea of You”, “Babygirl” and “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”. This trend is also apparent in real life, with a notable example being 73-year-old football coach Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson. However, some former participants of Bachelor Nation believe that such relationships should not be the aspiration for the franchise.

In an Instagram post from the podcast Chicks in the Office that referenced Bachelor in Paradise host Jesse Palmer’s comments in a recent interview, The Bachelor Season 25 winner Rachael Kirkconnell commented to say:

Hm don’t think we should be encouraging 50 year age gaps.

Jade Roper, who has been married to Tanner Tolbert for nine years following their encounter on Season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise, expressed her disapproval with a straightforward “Ew,” and when prompted to elaborate on her objection to the possibility of contestants from The Golden Bachelor dating the younger cast members, Roper explained her viewpoint.

On that particular program, it would have made me distinctly uneasy if, for an entire month, half a dozen elderly gentlemen persistently flirted with me incessantly on the beach. Would that suffice for your purposes?

So what exactly did the Bachelor in Paradise bartender and host say to inspire the backlash?

Jesse Palmer And Wells Adams’ Comments On Age-Gap Romances

While the Instagram post mentioned above cites Jesse Palmer in an US Weekly interview as the one hoping for intermingling between the differently aged contestants, the college football broadcaster actually seemed hesitant to share his feelings when Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson were brought up. Check out the actual interview clip below:

Jesse Palmer didn’t seem to be giving a complete endorsement when he said, “Yeah, hopefully they’ll… yes.” Instead, his statement appeared more like a casual reference to the viral CBS interview of Bill Belichick.

There’s something I want to say about a recent interview, but I won’t.

Bartender Wells Adams, meanwhile, seemed more into the idea, saying he was “hopeful” about seeing some crossover between the two casts. He also mentioned the real-world example, saying:

In the real-life scenario, such events are quite common. For instance, consider Bill Belichick at this moment. We’re witnessing something similar right now. Whether it occurs or not is uncertain, but I find it intriguing to imagine the Golden team present.

It appears that fans are delighted to see familiar faces such as Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston in the summer spinoff. There’s buzz from the set suggesting that the Goldens were having more fun than their younger counterparts during filming. Regarding romantic relationships with a significant age gap, Levingston clarified that there was none, assuring fans they can relax knowing nothing of that nature occurred.

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As someone who’s truly captivated by this fascinating television series, I must say that the ongoing discussion among fans and past contestants about this particular topic is undeniably intriguing. If you’re curious to witness the camaraderie unfolding among the cast members, don’t forget to catch Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 airing at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 7, on ABC. And if you prefer streaming, you can do so the following day with a Hulu subscription. Enjoy the show!

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2025-06-07 04:38