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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Bachelor in Paradise' Season 10: More ‘Golden' Stars Revealed
Following last week's announcement of the first wave of the Bachelor in Paradise season 10 cast, the first Golden stars competing for love on the ABC summer spinoff series have now also landed ashore. Former Golden Bachelor contestants April Kirkwood, Kathy Swarts and Natascha Hardee are joining the already announced Leslie Fhima for season 10. And former Golden Bachelorette contestants Charles 'CK' King, Jack Lencioni, Keith Gordon, Kim Buike and Ralph 'RJ' Johnson join the previously announced Gary Levingston. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Bachelor in Paradise' Reveals First Wave of Season 10 Cast HGTV Is Going to Renovate the 'Bachelor' Mansion Disney's Craig Erwich on ABC's Streaming Success, 'Bachelor' Turmoil This is the first time Golden contestants will be hitting the beaches of Bachelor in Paradise alongside younger contestants from recent seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. (Head here for the full list of younger cast already announced.) The season launches Monday, July 7 (8-10:02 p.m. ET on ABC and next day on Hulu). More cast announcements, Golden and otherwise, are set to come. All of the Golden contestants hail from the inaugural seasons of the senior-aged spinoff series in the veteran reality dating franchise. The Golden Bachelor launched in 2023, followed by the Golden Bachelorette in 2024. Next up after Paradise will be season two of The Golden Bachelor in the fall, starring former NFL player Mel Owens. This season of Paradise was filmed at a new locale in Costa Rica. Host Jesse Palmer and in-house bartender Wells Adams return, along with season 15 Bachelorette Hannah Brown, who has been given the title of 'Paradise Relations' and will debut the new Champagne Lounge. Bachelor in Paradise is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. Scott Teti is executive producer. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
USA Today
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Golden Bachelorette' star has an important message as 'Bachelor In Paradise' begins
Gary Levingston, a fan favorite on the inaugural 'The Golden Bachelorette' season, wooed viewers with his vulnerability and honest self. Now, he's ready for a second shot at love on 'Bachelor in Paradise.' The popular spinoff of ABC's flagship reality dating show "The Bachelor" (and its sister program "The Bachelorette"), premiered July 7 following a nearly two-year hiatus, and for the first time ever, is including past contestants from "The Golden Bachelorette" and "The Golden Bachelor." Since his time on 'The Golden Bachelorette,' Levingston, 66, has tried to use his off-screen platform for good. During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, he teamed up with Talkspace, an online therapy and psychiatry service, to encourage seniors to take care of their mental health and consider starting therapy if they haven't already. Before shipping off to find love in Costa Rica, Levingston spoke with USA TODAY about mental health in the 'golden age' and how he prepared for another season in 'The Bachelor' universe. 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 10: Dates, cast, how to watch Mental health awareness and the generation gap Levingston doesn't think of himself as 'old.' Rather, when he refers to himself and his ''Golden Bachelorette' brothers,' he uses the term 'golden aged.' But he says among his peers, conversations around mental health are sometimes few and far between. Researchers call this the 'generation gap,' as Gen Z are more likely to report mental health concerns than older generations. Along with millennials (35%), Gen Zers are also more likely (37%) than Gen X (26%) and baby boomers (22%) to report having received treatment or therapy from a mental health professional. 'In our era, we were taught to be strong. Don't cry. You can handle it. You're not hurt,' Levingston says. 'I would often hear, 'You need to man up.'' Before the show, Levingston would have described himself as a very private person. He's still learning how to be an open book, but people like his godmother, soul and rock powerhouse Tina Turner, have taught him the importance of private time. Turner would give Livingston books on topics like the 'power of the subconscious mind,' which he sees as a throughline to his newfound passion in mental health. 'Helping other people, motivating and keeping them spiritually uplifted, is what I take great pride in,' he says. It's led him to be more outspoken about being vulnerable and unafraid to talk about your emotions, whether it be on reality TV, in your faith group or among your friends. He doesn't hesitate to turn to his men's church group when in need of 'words of inspiration to keep him going.' Levingston maintains an active lifestyle — he plays pickleball and golf, takes walks and hikes, and keeps a steady gym routine. However, he says that apart from socializing with the folks at his church, he doesn't have anything for his mental health embedded in his weekly routine. Talkspace, he hopes, will change that. The platform accepts most major health insurances, and importantly for seniors, Medicare. It won't be the first time Levingston has sought support from a mental health professional. During his divorce, he was 'in denial' of what was happening and dealing with feelings of anger. 'You don't realize the grief you're under with that kind of a life-changing situation,' he says. 'So I have talked to a therapist, which did help. It didn't save the marriage, but it made me a better person in the long run.' He hopes to find a connection. The goal is staying true to himself. Just as he did on 'The Golden Bachelorette,' Levingston is going into this season of 'Bachelor in Paradise' with an 'open mind and heart.' 'I go in allowing myself to be vulnerable,' he says. 'When I do that, I can be the genuine man that I am. I can just be confident in myself, no matter what happens.' Levingston still texts and calls his 'Golden Bachelorette' castmates regularly. 'We're like, from this exclusive fraternity that no one else gets to be part of. And we don't take that lightly,' he says. Those bonds created a safe environment for the men to be vulnerable throughout their experiences on 'The Bachelor' franchise. 'We're all on this journey still, some of us are going to 'Paradise,'' he says. 'So we're great brothers and friends and are here to help each other at the drop of a dime. It's a beautiful thing.' As he crosses the bridge into the later half of his 60s, Levingston doesn't want to entertain a situation where he's not having fun or staying true to himself. 'We all come to a point in our lives when we have to make some tough decisions. Going forward, I want to make sure that whatever decision I make, that I'm having fun. If I'm not having fun, then I'm not going to do it,' he says. 'Today is all I have. I don't want to go out being angry or envious or saddened by anything. I want to have as much fun as I can in life.' Contributing: Ema Sasic, Palm Springs Desert Sun
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Bachelor in Paradise' Cast Announcement: See Who Is Headed To The Beach For Season 10
UPDATED 6/16 WITH CAST: ABC has revealed the Golden contestants who will be joining the 16 cast members previously announced to be heading to the beach this season on Bachelor in Paradise. The network had already announced Leslie Fhima of and Gary Levingston would be hitting the sands of Mexico, but we now know that they will be there with April Kirkwood, Charles 'CK' King, Kathy Swarts, Kim Buike, and more. See the full gallery of contestants below. More from Deadline ABC Sets Summer Premiere Dates For 'Bachelor In Paradise', 'Match Game' Revival With Martin Short, More Hannah Brown Joins 'Bachelor In Paradise' In Costa Rica Inside The "Toxic" Culture Of 'The Bachelor' Franchise As Crew Deals With Fallout Of 'Bachelorette' Pause; Extent Of EP Exits Revealed ORIGINAL: It's nearly time for Bachelor in Paradise. With less than a month left until the premiere of Season 10, ABC has revealed some of the familiar faces who audiences should expect to see on the sands of Mexico. That includes Bachelor in Paradise alums Justin Glaze and Kat Izzo, as well as plenty of newcomers. Dale Moss of The Bachelorette Season 16 will also be setting out on another journey for love after his rollercoaster of a love story with Clare Crawley. Bachelor Nation will surely be excited to see Bachelorette Season 21 runner up Jonathon Johnson, who is searching for a new connection after his love story with Jenn Tran was cut short. These are just a few of the 16 cast members that ABC revealed Tuesday. Much of the cast, at least for now, includes contestants from the most recent seasons of both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. See the full cast in the gallery below. As previously announced, Leslie Fhima of The Golden Bachelor and Gary Levingston of The Golden Bachelorette are also set to appear on the beaches of paradise. Also, as always, there are more cast announcements to come as the season progresses. The series returns July 7 with host Jesse Palmer and in-house bartender Wells Adams, who will be joined this season by fan-favorite Hannah Brown as the head of Paradise Relations. She'll be introducing us to the all-new Champagne Lounge, per ABC. Bachelor in Paradise is a production of Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, as are the rest of the Bachelor series. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Bachelor in Paradise' Announces Season 10 Starting Cast Including Dale Moss and Kat Izzo, and Reveals New Location!
The Bachelor in Paradise season 10 cast has been revealed, seeing a group of 16 Bachelor Nation favorites come together to start the summer in a new location in Costa Rica The series previously announced that Golden Bachelorette and Golden Bachelor alums Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston would also be joining Paradise for the first time, with additional cast members to come The new season premieres July 7 at 8 p.m. ET on ABCLove knows no bounds! The cast of Bachelor in Paradise season 10 was announced on Tuesday, June 10, revealing the faces looking for love a second — and third — time. It was also revealed that the series is set on a new beach this year in Costa Rica, where Wells Adams returns as the in-house bartender and Hannah Brown makes her debut as the inaugural "head of Paradise Relations." These 16 individuals will be joining the previously announced Golden Bachelorette and Golden Bachelor alums, Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston, as they embark on this exciting journey. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Keep reading to find out which Bachelor and Bachelorette stars will be kicking things off this summer. Additional cast members will be announced throughout the season, which premieres July 7 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. As seen on: The Bachelor season 29 As seen on: The Bachelor season 29 As seen on: The Bachelorette season 21 As seen on: The Bachelorette season 16 As seen on: The Bachelorette season 21 As seen on: The Bachelorette season 21 As seen on: The Bachelor season 28 As seen on: The Bachelorette season 21 As seen on: The Bachelorette season 17 and Bachelor in Paradise season 8 As seen on: The Bachelor season 27 and Bachelor in Paradise season 9 As seen on: The Bachelorette season 17 As seen on: The Bachelor season 28 As seen on: The Bachelorette season 21 As seen on: The Bachelorette season 21 As seen on: The Bachelorette season 21 As seen on: The Bachelor season 29 Read the original article on People
