The 8th season’s 3rd episode began with the guys ready to hand out roses which would result in three of the 12 ladies being eliminated. Hailey felt like she was odd woman out but got into a makeout session with Jacob that left her hopeful. But the “Tarzan” wannabe also kissed Lace – and Kira, who upped the ante by wearing a leaf bikini to be his “Jane.” Victoria hoped for a rose from Justin but he talked to both her and original flame Genevieve. Justin brought Genevieve a cake for her birthday but she wound up arguing with him and crying. Meanwhile, Victoria decided to flirt with Johnny as another option and although he was involved with Hunter, he kissed her.
What happened during the season’s first rose ceremony?
With some solid couples already established, it was no surprise Andrew awarded his rose to Teddi, Brandon chose Serene, Michael picked Sierra, and Logan selected Shanae. Casey gave Brittany a rose and Jacob went with his dark horse, Lace. Despite their conflict, Justin handed his rose to Genevieve. Johnny jilted Hunter by choosing Victoria instead. All the women accepted their roses, and Romeo had the final pick. Although Jill had left him crying on the beach last time after he romanced other women, Romeo offered her his rose. “I want to start off by apologizing for how I treated you….I made a lot of mistakes….I want this rose to be a fresh opportunity to repair our relationship or for you to explore new connections,” Romeo told Jill. She accepted the rose because “I know that nothing in Paradise is guaranteed.”
Who was sent packing?
The rose ceremony’s results meant that Kira, Hailey, and Hunter’s time in Paradise was over. Kira, a doctor, found out her play for Jacob hadn’t worked, and Hunter sighed that Johnny had been ripped away from her. Hailey said, “I know I’m special but nobody cares!” as a van drove her away.
Which “bromance” guys showed up in Paradise?
Bachelor Nation fan favorites James and Aaron, who previously had appeared on the 17th season of The Bachelorette and season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise, were greeted by host Jesse Palmer. The hunks, well known for their franchise friendship, got a double date card. The gals were thrilled to see the buff twosome, which worried the other dudes. During a previous “Women Tell All” special, Shanae had accused Genevieve of hooking up with Aaron but she had denied that. Still, Aaron pulled Genevieve aside for a chat, followed by Shanae. That had the entire group buzzing that the two women’s rivalry would be sparked again after they’d clashed on Clayton Echard’s Bachelor season. However, Aaron asked Genevieve out while James invited Shanae, and the four had a blast on their double pool date. Justin was jealous about Genevieve while Logan lamented Shanae seeing another guy. Genevieve was happy that Shanae wasn’t “trying to start drama” and they had friendly conversation. Although she’d earlier deepened her bond with Justin after the rose ceremony, Genevieve was receptive to Aaron. “You make me feel special and seen,” she said, kissing him.
Did Shanae have feelings for James?
The blonde praised James for making their date effortless and told him it was “good, not great,” between her and Logan. Shanae kissed her new guy and told the cameras, “I can tell how mature he is.” She cried to the cameras, “There’s some things I don’t like about Logan. Dating’s scary!”
Which former Paradise couple joined the fun?
Ashley and Jared, who had a romance on BIP season 2, got engaged on BIP season 5, then got married and had a baby son, joined the current season. They hoped to enjoy romantic time while giving advice to the others. The two were “living proof of Paradise working,” Lace told the cameras. Jill said, “Paradise worked for them. I hope I can have the same experience.” “I met the love of my life on this beach,” Ashley noted. The group greeted them enthusiastically and Ashley told Jill to shake off Romeo for a fresh start and listened to Teddi’s worries that Andrew was more ardent than she was.
Which new hunk caused a commotion?
Season 18 The Bachelorette competitor Rodney had all the gals’ eyes on him after Jesse brought him on Paradise. “Every girl wants Rodney,” said Lace, while Jill admitted she was excited about the former football player, too. Rodney chatted with Jill, who told him, “I am painfully single here,” after her bitter experience with Romeo. He then pulled Teddi for some private time, who thought he was cute. Teddi admitted to the cameras, “I do feel there might be something missing with Andrew,” and cried, “I’m really confused.”
How did Teddi dump Andrew?
After her time with Rodney, Teddi decided to have a serious talk with Andrew. With tears in her eyes, Teddi told Andrew he deserved more, because she hadn’t been physically demonstrative enough. Rodney’s arrival “made it more real,” she sobbed. Andrew told Teddi she was the right one for him but he didn’t want to force it. “This is your choice,” he said, and added that they weren’t meant to be. In confessional, Andrew admitted, “I’ve just been dumped. It hurts. We did have something but it wasn’t strong enough.”
How did Teddi leave?
The contestant melted down, telling producers, “I want to go home.” In fact, Teddi decided to flee Paradise without even saying goodbye to anyone! With Serene searching for her, Teddi put her suitcases in the van that drove her away from the Mexican resort. After Serene discovered the truth, she told Andrew Teddi was gone. “I am reeling right now,” Andrew said. Rodney planned to give Teddi his date card, but Jill told him she’d left. Everyone was dumfounded. A preview for next week’s show revealed that Salley Carson, who kept agreeing to be on Paradise but sent only her suitcase, will finally show up to stir the drama!
