Overview

• Host Jesse Palmer introduced the “Secret Rendezvous” challenge in Episode 7, allowing cast members to meet in private and explore compatibility outside their established pairings.
• A previously undisclosed phone call Jeremy made to Susie was exposed during the episode, leaving his partner Bailey shaken and altering relationship dynamics.
• The midseason format overhaul, which includes a $500,000 prize and elimination powers tied to relationship tests, continues to drive strategic gameplay among contestants.
• After winning Episode 6’s chemistry challenge, Bailey used her advantage to save Faith and Parisa at the rose ceremony, and this week’s upheaval may influence future elimination decisions.
• Viewers can watch new episodes live on ABC or through free trials on DirecTV, Fubo and Sling, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.