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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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'Bachelor in Paradise' EP teases 'very sexy reboot' for season 10
The citizens of Bachelor Nation are creatures of habit. Like Wayne and Garth, we fear change. But change is coming to Bachelor in Paradise, rose lovers — and it's time to talk about it. In addition to a new location (Costa Rica!) and a new twist (the Goldens are coming!), Bachelor in Paradise also has a new showrunner, Scott Teti (Claim to Fame), and he's ready to give ABC's beach-based dating show a makeover. "It's an amazing opportunity, because this franchise has been around for so long and had so much success, and it's exciting to be a part of that," Teti tells Entertainment Weekly. "It's also super exciting to be able to reboot [the show] both visually and creatively in a format sense." Promising an "upgraded, sexy style across the board," Teti says the new season of Paradise will also incorporate elements from its precursor — the late, great Bachelor Pad. If that doesn't pique your interest, rose lovers, nothing will. Read on to learn more about Teti's plans for Paradise, from "relationship games" to "elevated comedy" to the possibility of romance between the Golden contestants and the younger singles. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Let's talk about the big move to Costa Rica. Why is the show moving? SCOTT TETI: Before I came on, the location [change] was already in motion and had been approved. So, I think the drive to move was based on shaking things up stylistically with a new vibe and a new kind of Paradise. This also is very production friendly. It's a very private beach. It's very secluded, but it also has the ability for our production to stay on one side of the sister hotel, and the newer portion of the Azuara Beach Resort, where we will be filming, is right next door. It's this beautiful sexy, new location. Unlike in Mexico, where the contestants slept in open-air cabanas, everyone will get proper hotel rooms this season. Can you confirm that everyone will have air conditioning? Everyone will have air conditioning, yes! We're in Costa Rica this time and it's got this very wild, beautiful vibe. The hotel where they're going to be staying is more upscale and has a sexy chicness to it that feels a little bit elevated than the traditional kind of Paradise world we've been in. The cast can literally open up the doors to their rooms and swim out into the pool under bridges, and then up to a beautiful bar that is touching the beach. Are you excited to not have to film really sweaty people all the time? They were just so sweaty in Mexico. Between the air conditioner and the pool and the ability to swim right out into the pool, I imagine they're not going to be sweating unless they are running up and down the beach. So yes, I'm excited to be filming people that aren't constantly sweating, but maybe [they'll have] a little bit of a glisten to just give it a sexy vibe. More importantly, there is no way you could have subjected the Golden cast members to the brutality of the Playa Escondida accommodations, with the crabs and the bugs and the heat, right? [Laughs] Yeah, I mean, look, I think they're going to be pleasantly surprised down here. There's no shuffleboard set up yet, but we're going to make sure that they have their perfect Paradise to keep them rested and hydrated. Let's talk about the Goldens joining the group. People have a lot of questions. For example, if Leslie, 66, and Hakeem, 30, hit it off, can they date each other? Well, I would say that this rendition of Paradise is designed to encourage those to stay within their lanes. But yes, anything can happen in Paradise. You wouldn't be opposed to a May-December romance if it developed? Hey, who am I to say? Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown is joining the hospitality staff, alongside bartender . Tell us about what she'll be doing. She'll be handing out champagne before the rose ceremonies, checking in with people, seeing how they're doing. She is kind of taking on the role of, if you will, like a Director of Paradise Relations. She'll be checking in with the cast before the rose ceremonies, or even if somebody needs help with a romantic getaway to spice things up, she'll be there. She's going to be in the mix as this director of hospitality kind of role, checking in, giving advice, maybe even providing a little yoga experience to free the minds of some people. It's going to be fun. Will be back? We don't have the Truth Box, but we have so many other twists and turns and things that are new. Something that's super exciting is to be able to reboot the franchise both visually, creatively, in a format sense. We are bringing in elements that have a little bit of competition to them that we're calling chemistry or relationship tests, and they are really going to enlighten the cast and help them learn things about themselves, about each other. Things that might be admirable qualities might surface, things that are red flags might pop up as a result of these tests. Some of the tests are designed to show people how compatible they are or possibly how incompatible they are. So they're really going to shake things up and drive a lot of story in that sense. They're really designed to organically help them in their quest for love, and they're going to be fun and they're going to be surprising, and I think people, including the audience, are going to be caught off guard a lot of ways. essentially copied its format from , and now it sounds like is maybe incorporating some of the -style challenges? We're taking a different approach, in that I don't like to use the word "challenge." That's why I think we're really digging into relationship or chemistry tests because that's what they are. I will say that we're taking a lot of time to think about them and creatively how to implement them and not be so on the nose with things and keep people surprised at the results that we're getting. Bachelor Pad definitely is a little bit of an inspiration here. Hopefully people are excited that we're bringing elements of the Pad back. It's clear a lot of elements of the show are being refreshed and tweaked, but people are really attached to . Can we expect that to stay? I'll just say that everything about the style of the show, we're trying to elevate. From new cameras and lenses to frame rates to the way it's shot — we're trying to implement an upgraded, sexy style across the board. A lot of that involves the music and the storytelling as well. When it comes to the main titles, it's already being worked on, and we are trying to give that a 2025 spin. We are going to implement that in a way that feels stylistically upgraded, if you will. But the same song, please? Potentially, yeah. That's what we're working on. What makes a good contestant? First of all, it's someone who's really looking for love. If you don't have that from the start, it's not there. That's been front and foremost, who is really looking for love. And really getting a sense of who is attracted to who right off the bat and who's going to make a good match, as well as who's going to make good story because of things that are going on in their real world. When they find out that this person is here or that person's here, is it going to drive a different kind of story or jealousy? Who's going to embrace it and not kind of self-edit and pull back? And who is a hot commodity that people are putting on their checklist? We've got a team that is constantly researching this and that is in tune with the cast and talking to them. We have a good sense of who's going to come into Paradise and be pleasantly surprised with who's arriving and who's showing up on the next day and the next day. That's the fun of it. Is there a literal checklist? Because the contestants are always talking about the list: 'You were on my list.' 'Oh, he was on my list.' Yes. And Caitlin Stapleton, who heads up our cast team, is amazing, and so in tune with everybody. There is a list of who is attracted to who for these reasons and those reasons, and who wants to get to know this person. That's all part of it. We want this experiment to work. To just throw a bunch of random people in there and hope that they find love [wouldn't work]. You want to go in with a little notion of like, "Okay, this is already charged from the beginning." The show has a great premise, and it really works. But there's always one part in the season where it's too early to stop bringing in new people, and yet it's too late for new people to form real connections with anyone already on the beach. How do you plan to navigate that tricky period? I think that was the impetus to change the format and examine how do we start with this traditional Bachelor in Paradise model — though even that's going to have new twists and turns as we go, and the cast is not aware of that at this point. How do we keep this going or actually shift a gear, if you will, so that now you're driving forward with these relationships in a different way? That's where these relationship tests really start to drive story in a way that pushes this in a little bit of a Bachelor Pad direction so that you're driving to something and it gets more exciting. You're finding people who are deeper in love and driving towards something special. For people who have never seen , or who maybe gave up on it and are thinking about tuning back in, why is season 10 the time to jump back into the pool, so to speak? I would say that it's all the things that people loved about Bachelor in Paradise with elements of Bachelor Pad, along with every cast member from Bachelor Nation in an elevated, sexy new style, elevated comedy, more twists and turns than ever before, surprises, and really storytelling that keeps people on edge through every rose ceremony. You will not know what's happening, hopefully between four to five stories, not just one or two. It's an elevated experience overall, and we're really pushing the limits. We've done a lot of due diligence on the creative end for months now, trying to experiment with elevated devices that we can put into the show, where we're getting into the cast's heads. So often, everyone falls in love so quickly in Paradise and what must be going on in their head? It will hopefully look and feel like a very sexy reboot of what everybody has loved for many seasons. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Bachelor in Paradise premieres Monday, July 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
United News of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Paradise launches NH44-themed kebab festival, celebrating India's culinary diversity
Hyderabad, July 3 (UNI) Popular food chain Paradise Food Court Private Limited has launched a unique NH44 Kebab Festival, offering a delicious journey of kebabs inspired by the regions along India's longest highway—from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Unveiled across all Paradise outlets nationwide, the festival features regionally inspired delicacies such as Zafrani Kalmi Kebab (J&K), Patiala Tangdi (Punjab), Bhuna Chicken Tikka (UP), Salem Chicken Tikka (Tamil Nadu), Guntur Chicken Tikka (Andhra Pradesh), and vegetarian options like Thecha Paneer (Maharashtra) and Mathania Paneer (Rajasthan). Speaking at a press conference in Hyderabad, Paradise Food Court Private Limited COO Robinder Sing said the festival reflects the brand's commitment to innovation while maintaining the trusted taste and quality that customers expect. 'This is more than a food event—it's a celebration of unity in diversity through flavors,' he said. Swatantra Gautam, VP – Culinary, added that the kebabs have been specially curated using authentic ingredients sourced from different states. 'We've ensured each kebab carries the essence of its region, with a Paradise twist to suit local taste profiles.' The festival, which began on July 1, will run for two months and is available for dine-in and takeaway across all 60 Paradise outlets in cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi. UNI VV RN
Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
This Morning star, 52, welcomes fourth child after suffering secret family heartache
This Morning star, 52, welcomes fourth child after suffering secret family heartache This Morning psychologist Emma Kenny has welcomed her fourth child, and her second with her 34 year old husband Pete Emma Kenny has shared the news that she has given birth to her fourth baby (Image: EmmaKennyTV Instagram ) This Morning's beloved expert and psychologist, Emma Kenny, has given birth to her fourth child at the age of 52. Alongside her husband Pete, 34, they've welcomed a little girl into their growing family. Emma excitedly broke the news on Instagram, introducing her baby girl Ella-Grey to the world with a series of adorable snaps. Her heartwarming post read: "Say hi Ella-Grey And then we were six! Say hello Ella-Grey! This morning she entered the world with a very loud cry. The Royal Bolton hospital have been fantastic and ensured that we have both been looked after brilliantly." Already blessed with three children Tyde (22), Evan (20), and Etta-Blue, brought into the world in 2023, Emma's joy was sombrely mixed with grief, as she recently lost her mother, reports the Mirror. Emma and her partner with their new baby (Image: emmakennytv /Instagram ) Death in Paradise star issues update as fans left concerned for beloved character READ MORE: Speaking of her family's loss, Emma shared: "I lost my mum suddenly a couple of weeks back, and it's really strange knowing that neither of my babies will get to know their would have loved them as older my boys did before them." Article continues below She further expressed: "Ella-Grey has been lying on me all day, she latched on immediately and is as wonderful as I imagined she would be…..but like her sister…..I am blindsided that she is a girl. So, now I have two very big boys of 20 and 22, and two tiny girls aged 1 day and 23 months." She revealed that she had struggled to come to terms with her father's tragic passing, and at the time, she thought she would never find happiness again. However, she has since learned that people are capable of more than just withstanding suffering; they can also learn, grow, and develop courage through it. Emma showed off her new arrival, Ella-Grey (Image: emmakennytv /Instagram ) She reflected: "When my dad took his life in 2019, I never thought I would be happy again, but in truth I couldn't have been more wrong, I've learnt we are more than simply built to withstand suffering, we are programmed to learn, and grow, and develop courage through it. I cannot change what happened but I can embrace the gifts that grief brought me." She concluded her post by expressing gratitude to those who had supported her during difficult times. She wrote: "Thank you to all of you who have spent years supporting me. "You stood beside me in the dark times and you gave me so many new career directions that these days I don't need invites off the MSM! Thank you, all of you, for so much more than you could possibly know xxx." The announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans and friends. One well-wisher commented: "Massive congrats! You are such a massive inspiration." Meanwhile another added: "Awww congratulations to you both, your girls will be besties! It is hard when the younger ones don't get to know your parents the same way as older siblings, I feel my youngest missed out on so much too, best wishes to your lovely family." The announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans and friends (Image: This Morning/ITV ) Ruth Langsford sent her best wishes to Emma and her partner, commenting: "Congratulations both" while Natasha Hamilton expressed her joy with the message: "So happy for you Emma - what a beautiful little girl, huge congratulations to you all xxx." The television personality had kept her pregnancy a secret until the previous week when she took to Instagram to announce that she was nine months pregnant. Article continues below In a video where she showcased her bump in front of a mirror, Emma informed her followers: "Last show before I give birth! 9 months pregnant, quite happy to go into labour on any of you with health care qualifications at my Killer Couples, Liverpool Empire show tonight please be prepared!" Emma also disclosed her intention to resume work shortly, adding: "Back on stage in for now it's time for baby, 2 year old, filming YouTube and Facebook and going on a road trip to Italy the minute this babies fast track passport arrives! X." This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
No fires, no fireworks: Bans in St. John's area lead to scaled-back Canada Day celebrations
Residents of the St. John's area are being reminded that "no fires" also means no fireworks. The St. John's Regional Fire Department issued a fire ban on Sunday, just two days ahead of Canada Day. Mount Pearl and Paradise are also under the department's jurisdiction. Newfoundland and Labrador's fire hazard map indicated a risk of wildfire Monday afternoon. In a post on social media, the City of Mount Pearl urged residents not to set fireworks. The use of charcoal barbecues and any outdoor wood-burning appliances are not permitted either. St. John's is cancelling its annual firework show for Tuesday night, but the concert at Quidi Vidi lake will still go ahead. "The St. John's Regional Fire Department are asking people to be fire safe when using fire pits and barbecues, to keep a hose or fire extinguisher handy, follow manufacturers requirements regarding clearances from combustible materials and continue to monitor the provincial fire index," reads a statement issued on Monday. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
United News of India
3 days ago
- United News of India
Hyd: Paradise NH44 Kebab festival to kick off on July 1
Hyderabad, June 30 (UNI) Popular food chain Paradise is bringing a unique Kebab festival themed at NH44 (National Highway 44) of India, celebrating the culinary journey of kebabs from each state that NH44 passes through. The longest highway of India, NH44, which was earlier NH7, passes from Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and touches the states of Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The Paradise NH44 Kebab Festival will kick off tomorrow and be available at all Paradise outlets as dine-in, takeaway and delivery options across the country. Be it Zafrani Kalmi Kebab from J&K, Reshmi Malai Kebab from Madhya Pradesh, Salem Chicken Tikka from Tamil Nadu, Bhuna Chicken Tikka from Uttar Pradesh or Nilgiri Chicken Tikka from Telangana, Guntur Chicken Tikka from AP; Paradise will serve it all maintaining the authentic taste and flavours prepared under the most hygienic conditions and Paradise's standard safety protocols. For vegetarian options, Maharashtra's Thecha Paneer Tikka and Rajasthan's Mathania Paneer Tikka are also in the offering. Punjab's Patiala Tangdi Kebab, Delhi's Peshawari Tangdi Kebab are also included in the kebab festival. Robinder Singh, COO – Paradise Food Court Pvt. Ltd, said 'we are celebrating diversity through the kebab festival. The kebab festival will also be instrumental in bringing people of various backgrounds on one common platform, celebrating the uniqueness of our foods.' UNI KNR SSP
