For the first time ever, Bachelor in Paradise features cast members from both the flagship show and The Golden Bachelor franchise all on one beach. From the get-go, host Jesse Palmer told the contestants that they should try to stick to their groups, urging them not to “make it weird” if they crossed generational lines.
So far, there have been no actual couples featuring a Golden and younger contestant, although April Kirkwood, 67, did give her rose to Jonathon Johnson, 28, at the third rose ceremony. However, it was more of a friendly gesture, as she wanted to give him the chance to build a connection with one of the newcomers after his relationship with Alexe Godin fizzled out.
