Bachelor In Paradise season 10 airs this summer, and this season will include contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette. The casting twist has led to speculation about whether contestants could end up in cross-generational relationships with either much older or much younger singles. The last season of The Bachelor spin-off ended without yielding a couple, so there's a lot of pressure on this season to make up for it. The addition of this big twist makes this coming season of BIP very different from past seasons.

During The Bachelor season 29 finale, host Jesse Palmer announced that Bachelor In Paradise season 10 would include contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette. ABC didn't immediately specify how the formula would work with the addition of the new twist. It wasn't clear if the Golden contestants would be dating the younger singles, and vice versa. Several people involved with the show have addressed the matter, with differing messages. Read on to find out if we could see a cross-generational relationship between younger and older contestants.

Bachelor In Paradise Season 10 Will Feature Two Beaches

"It Will Be Two Separate Seasons That They'll Be Taping At The Same Time"

When announcing the Bachelor In Paradise twist, Jesse didn't expand on how it works. It wasn't clear if there would be two side-by-side storylines running simultaneously, with two separate rose ceremonies, or if it would be a wild free-for-all with everyone in the same cross-generational dating pool. Either way, it could be extremely entertaining for audiences.

Jared Freid, host of The Betchler podcast, which airs on YouTube, claims that The Golden Bachelor's Leslie Fhima told him how it would work. “I have heard from my good friend Leslie Fhima that we got it wrong,” Jared said. “It will be two separate seasons that they’ll be taping at the same time.” Leslie was named as one of the first contestants on the beach this summer.

Jesse Palmer & Wells Adams Are Hopeful

"Look At Bill Belichick Right Now"

According to beach-side bartender Wells Adams are optimistic about an age-gap relationship sparking on Bachelor in Paradise Season 10. As hosts, they’ve seen countless connections, but this season, they’re rooting for a unique love story bridging generational divides. Wells pointed out, "Look at Bill Belichick right now. It’s happening in front of us." With a diverse cast, the tropical setting promises drama and heartfelt moments. Fans are eager to see if this age-gap romance will flourish, proving love knows no boundaries on Paradise’s sandy shores.

Could There Be Age Gap Relationships In Bachelor In Paradise 10?

Cross-Generational Romance Is Unlikely But Not Impossible

Though an age-gap relationship on Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 is unlikely, it's not impossible. The beach setting strips away pretenses, letting genuine connections form beyond age. Contestants often prioritize chemistry and shared values over numbers, and BIP season 10’s rumored varied cast could amplify this. While drama might arise, the tropical vibe encourages bold risks. If producers nudge a mix of younger and older singles, sparks could fly. Love thrives on authenticity here, so an age-gap romance could steal the show, proving age is just a number.

Bachelor In Paradise season 10 contestants announced so far:

Bachelor In Paradise season 10 premiered on ABC on July 7, 2025.

Sources: The Betchler, US Magazine