Overview
- Jesse Palmer offered Justin Glaze’s unclaimed rose to Jill Chin following the departures of Justin, Susie Evans, Lexi Young, Zoe McGrady and Alli Jo Hinkes.
- Golden Bachelor and Bachelorette alumni including Kathy Swarts, Natascha Hardee and Jack Lencioni arrived in Costa Rica, triggering new cross-generational alliances and rivalries on the beach.
- Jeremy Simon confronted Bailey Brown over her coffee date with Andrew Spencer; he then lobbied producers to bring back Susie Evans, prompting Bailey to reaffirm her commitment to him.
- Alexe Godin ended her budding connection with Jonathon Johnson after admitting she felt no spark; she subsequently formed a new bond with Andrew Spencer.
- In a VIP secrets challenge, Kathy Swarts revealed she once cheated on a partner while they slept down the hall; she earned a private suite date with Keith Gordon.