Bachelor In Paradise's Finale Flop Proves It Shouldn't Have Copied This Show
Bachelor In Paradise season 10 has been tough to get through, and after a flop of a finale, it's clear the show's revamp should've never copied another iconic series. Bachelor In Paradise felt like the first of its kind when it premiered in 2014. The series, which brought together Bachelor Nation hopefuls for a second chance at love, had a massive following at first.
After years of drama and a brief hiatus to figure out what needed to change for the long-running show, Bachelor In Paradise season 10 premiered just a few months ago, bringing viewers back to the beach. With a new location, a new editing style, and changes in the way the series ran, viewers weren't happy with the big shift at all.
While it may have been an experimental season, Bachelor In Paradise season 10 consistently pushed viewers away, bringing in elements of another iconic dating series that's taken viewers' attention from the Bachelor franchise. Though some of the updates were an interesting test, it's clear after a tough finale that Bachelor In Paradise never should've tried to copy another dating series.
Bachelor In Paradise Isn't Supposed To Feel Like A Love Island Byproduct
The Show Lost All Of Its Charm In The Process
Although Bachelor In Paradise has long had its issues, the fact that the show quickly found itself moving into a competition-style strategy game rather than a search for love made it clear that the change to a more Love Island USA-style series wasn't the right move. Throughout Bachelor In Paradise season 10, viewers compared it to Love Island USA with disdain.
Bachelor In Paradise isn't supposed to feel like a Love Island USA franchise series, and bringing those elements into the mix made it tough to watch throughout the season. While the series was right to try and update itself, taking elements from other shows didn't help Paradise feel like it was growing into its next iteration. Instead, it felt like it was copying another series.
Next Season, Bachelor Nation Should Return To A Bachelor Pad Format
Paradise Was Never Meant To Be A Competition
Although Bachelor In Paradise was always meant to be a series that brought franchise stars together in order to find love in new ways, it was originally a replacement for the franchise's first competition, Bachelor Pad. If Bachelor Nation wants to make Paradise into a competition series, they should move back to the Bachelor Pad format moving forward, instead.
Seeing Paradise shift so drastically away from its original intention was tough for long-time viewers of the series, and while it kept some conventions, the revamp didn't land successfully. Instead, Bachelor Nation viewers would likely be more interested in seeing a concept like Bachelor Pad come back to life, while Bachelor In Paradise may be ready to get shelved for good.
The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Cast: Meet The Women Vying For Mel Owens' Heart
The Golden Bachelor season 2 will star Owens, a 66-year-old former NFL athlete who got married, had two children with his wife, and then got divorced. After he was announced as the lead, he faced severe backlash after admitting he doesn't want to date anyone over the age of 60, with fans of the show arguing his feelings defeat its purpose.
Three weeks before The Golden Bachelor season 2 premieres, the cast has finally been announced by ABC. Every single woman except for 58-year-old college sports consultant Maia is in their 60s or 70s.
Among the cast members in their 60s are luxury yacht sales representative Alexandra (67), full-time mom Amy (63), former model Carla (62), Freddie Freeman family manager Carol (63), retired IRS employee Cheryl (66), retired biomedical engineer Cindy (60), fitness professional Debbie (65), home care agency CEO Gerri (64), state park employee Lisa (66) and flight attendant Monica B. (62).
Also joining the show are cosmetic dentist Monica P. (60), casino VIP host Mylene (61), yoga instructor Nicolle (64), retired firefighter and bomb tech Peg (62), wealth advisor/vineyard owner Robin (63), longevity nurse Roxanne (62), realtor Susie (62) and interior designer Tracy (62).
There are four cast members in their 70s: retired federal worker Andra (77), librarian Diane (71), retired elementary school teacher Lily (72) and cosmetic dentist Terri (71).
Since only one woman in The Golden Bachelor season 2 cast meets Owens' age limit, this season is off to a rocky start for him. The former athlete will have to put aside his ageist views and at least try to explore dating women over 60. He might end up surprising himself with how wonderful the women end up being once he gets to know them.
Several of the women from The Golden Bachelor season 1 became fan-favorites, with some even joining Bachelor in Paradise season 10. One of them, Joan Vassos, even went on to star in The Golden Bachelorette season 1 and got engaged to Chock Chapple after having to depart the first spinoff due to a family emergency.
Our Take On The Golden Bachelor Season 2 Cast
Owens' shocking comments about not wanting to date anyone over 60 have dogged him for several weeks. Scrolling through social media, it's clear that a lot of fans are no longer excited about The Golden Bachelor season 2 as a result. However, it's possible that Owens will be able to move past his scandal and prove his critics wrong.
