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Golden Contestants Land in Costa Rica to Join Bachelor in Paradise Season 10

They highlight ABC’s experiment with intergenerational matchmaking under host Jesse Palmer’s strict dating boundaries.

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Overview

  • Ten alumni from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette, ranging in age from 62 to 72, joined the Season 10 cast in Costa Rica on July 15.
  • Host Jesse Palmer told contestants they were not expected to pursue cross-generational relationships unless they chose to, framing the new dynamic.
  • The seniors kicked off their stint with high-energy celebrations, including body shots in the pool by mid-morning.
  • Early chemistry emerged between Natascha Hardee and Ralph “RJ” Johnson after she sat on his lap during a boat outing.
  • Twenty-eight-year-old Jonathan Johnson considered exploring a connection with 67-year-old April Kirkwood when he faced uncertainty at the rose ceremony.