John Paul Jones

On the premiere episode of Bachelor in Paradise, our favorite members of Bachelor Nation begin their journey for another chance at finding love at a luxurious Mexico resort.

It's the first rose ceremony of the season and the drama is already ratcheted up! Two very different men — Blake and Dylan — have their hearts set on handing their rose to Hannah G., but who will offer it to her and will she accept? The disappointed suitor must in turn decide between two women he has left hanging. The chess game continues when Chris drops a bomb in Paradise, choosing a shocked beauty over the blindsided woman with whom he has been keeping company.

Hannah G. has a stunning revelation to share with one of her suitors, Demi is having difficulty moving forward with Derek, and Caelynn has some moves of her own to make with Cam and a newcomer vying for her attention. But her plans change when another man returns to Paradise with a date card. Meanwhile, another suave newcomer provides a powerful temptation for Nicole. As the ladies get ready to hand out the roses, the most vulnerable men plan to pull out all the stops at the cocktail party.

All those left in Paradise attempt to reassure themselves by checking in with their romantic partners to make sure they are all on the same page, as their time together is winding down. Clay, still conflicted about his feelings toward Nicole and Angela, contemplates a drastic resolution to his situation. Blake comes to a realization about his hopes for love, but it will depend on Kristina offering him a rose this week, so all eyes are on her. One well-liked man will not receive a rose, leaving him to wonder when he will find love. New relationships are tested immediately as sexy new arrivals descend the stairs to the beach with some surprises in store. Caelynn seems confident that she and her guy will leave Paradise together, but she is in for one of the biggest shockers of the season: Dean returns to Paradise with a tempting offer, forcing Caelynn to make a decision about her future happiness.

The explosive start to this week’s adventures in Paradise tests Jordan’s friendship with Clay, as Christian aggressively competes with him for Nicole’s affection. When the sand settles, who will Nicole be with? A high stake rose ceremony looms with the women holding all the power and the roses and the men scrambling to find a way to stay in Paradise.