Jesse Palmer Makes Big Announcement on 'Bachelor in Paradise' Premiere
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A sexy contestant who was eliminated on night one of Zach Shallcross’ The Bachelor season took center stage on Thursday night’s Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 premiere.
The bold beauty asked a suitor to suck her toes!
The surprised hunk kissed her on the lips instead, but she went ballistic after he later accepted a date with another gal.
That was the wild highlight of BIP as it debuted after The Golden Bachelor on ABC.
Fans also saw Brayden Bowers, former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia, Blake Moynes, Jess Girod, and other franchise stars launch their new search for love.
What happened on the show after the cast members packed their bathing suits and traveled to Mexico? Read on to find out more.
What was host Jesse Palmer’s big announcement?
Jesse told the cameras as the show began, “One couple will actually get married right here on the beach.” Spoilers have revealed that the two will be Mari Pepin and Kenny Braasch from BIP Season 7.
How did Brayden storm the beach?
Controversial Brayden from Charity Lawson’s Bachelorette season arrived in his usual odd style – wearing earrings, a hat, and colorful kimono. His former co-stars Aaron Bryant and Sean McLaughlin seethed when he didn’t even say hello at first.
Aaron’s rivalry with the flamboyant travel nurse continued. He got mad when Brayden pulled aside Kylee Russell, the gal Aaron already liked.
Although Brayden told the cameras, “I don’t want any drama,” he said of his girl hunt, “I’m always looking for that next best option.”
Luckily for Aaron, he also connected with Eliza Isichei, who was in a love triangle on last season’s Paradise 8.
Who did Brayden kiss?
The hunk had a makeout session with Kat Izzo, who laughed to the cameras, “He’s really sweet. He’s like a golden retriever.”
Incredibly, after only spending a little time with Kat, Brayden told cameras he could see her as a life partner!
Who wanted some toe action?
Olivia was quickly eliminated on Zach’s Bachelor season earlier this year, but on BIP, she got pulled aside by Will Urena from Michelle Young’s Bachelorette Season 18.
The physician’s assistant shocked him by asking, “Will you suck my toes?”
Will decided to kiss Olivia on the lips instead!
Who controlled the roses?
Jesse informed the group that the men would be handing out the roses on week one, and four women would be eliminated.
Which dude got the most attention?
Many gals, including Mercedes Northup and Cat Wong, oohed while watching Blake’s ab-tastic body from afar. “He is a fine a** man,” Kylee sighed.
Who did Kylee select for her date?
After Kylee received the first date card, she wanted to pick Will, but had reservations because she knew he’d already kissed Olivia.
Still, she gave him a chance and they had a dinner date in a pool. Will fell in the water while pulling out her chair.
Despite the awkwardness, they had a great conversation.
What was Olivia’s reaction?
Olivia told cameras about Will’s turnabout, “I feel annoyed…I see respect off the table.”
She also called him “trash.”
Meanwhile, Will was telling Kylee, “I feel strongest for you.”
Kylee told cameras that Will ticked all her boxes for a partner.
How did Will tell Olivia they were done?
Will pulled Olivia aside and she told him he was disrespectful for dating Kylee—without even talking to her about it first.
Will apologized somewhat, but pointed out “it’s day one,” and they weren’t in a serious relationship.
Just because they kissed, he said, “I don’t owe you a conversation,” and brought up how she had brazenly wanted him to suck her toes.
Who did Rachel like?
Rachel, who broke her previous Bachelorette engagement, enjoyed hanging out with Sean. “Paradise Rachel will be having a lot more fun,” she predicted in confessional. Rachel thought Sean looked like a Ken doll and she was his Barbie.
Which of Rachel’s old suitors showed up late?
Aven Jones was the last arrival on the beach and Jesse awarded him a date card to get started. But Thursday's show ended before Aven got to find a suitable gal. A preview for next week showed that Olivia will flirt with Aven -- and laugh that Will gets “karma.”
Who went home?
Nobody! The show ended with the competitors not yet knowing which ladies would receive roses. Stay tuned.
