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Yahoo
06-07-2025
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After Jesse Palmer And Wells Adams Express ‘Hope' For Age-Gap Relationships In Paradise, Bachelor Alums Shared Their Strong Feelings
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Bachelor in Paradise has yet to kick off its 10th season on the 2025 TV schedule, but already the addition of Golden franchise contestants has created buzz around the reality dating spinoff. In fact, after host Jesse Palmer and bartender Wells Adams commented on the potential of age-gap romances, a couple of former contestants weighed in with some strong opinions. Age-gap romances are all the rage right now, if not in movies like The Idea of You, Babygirl and even Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, we're seeing one play out in real life between 73-year-old football coach Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson. However, in the eyes of some Bachelor Nation alumni, that shouldn't be the goal of the franchise. In an Instagram post from the podcast Chicks in the Office that referenced Bachelor in Paradise host Jesse Palmer's comments in a recent interview, The Bachelor Season 25 winner Rachael Kirkconnell commented to say: Hm don't think we should be encouraging 50 year age gaps. Jade Roper — who has been married to Tanner Tolbert for nine years after meeting on Bachelor in Paradise Season 2 — commented simply, 'Ew,' and when asked if she could expand on why she took issue with the thought of The Golden Bachelor contestants dating the younger cast members, Roper responded: I was on this show, it would've made me feel very uncomfortable having six old men trying to hit on me constantly on a beach for a month. Is that good enough for you? So what exactly did the Bachelor in Paradise bartender and host say to inspire the backlash? While the Instagram post mentioned above cites Jesse Palmer in an US Weekly interview as the one hoping for intermingling between the differently aged contestants, the college football broadcaster actually seemed hesitant to share his feelings when Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson were brought up. Check out the actual interview clip below: While Jesse Palmer does say, 'Yeah, hopefully they'll… yes,' that doesn't sound to me like a fully thought-out endorsement. Rather than continuing on that line of thinking, he merely referenced Bill Belichick's viral CBS interview by saying: There's something I want to say about a recent interview, but I won't. Bartender Wells Adams, meanwhile, seemed more into the idea, saying he was 'hopeful' about seeing some crossover between the two casts. He also mentioned the real-world example, saying: This happens all the time in the real world. Look at Bill Belichick right now. It's happening in front of us all the time. I don't know if it will, but I think it'll be cool to have the Goldens around. By all accounts, those involved seem to be thrilled that fan-favorites like Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston were part of the summer spinoff, with reports coming out of filming that the Goldens were partying even harder than the younger cast members. As for age-gap romances, though, Levingston shut that down and said audiences can 'rest assured' none of that went down. Hulu Student Discount: $7.99 $1.99 a monthSave 75% - Keep up with Bachelor in Paradise and all of The Bachelor franchise shows! Get Hulu's With-Ads plan, usually costing $7.99 a month, for just $1.99 a month if you're a student attending an eligible US Title IV accredited college or university. Verify your student status and get a discounted Hulu subscription for as long as you're in Deal Regardless of where you fall in the debate, this is an issue that's definitely gotten fans and former contestants talking. If you want to see how the casts work together, be sure to tune into Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 at 8 p.m. ET Monday, July 7, on ABC, and streaming the next day with a Hulu subscription.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Tyler Cameron Says Matt James Is Still Licking His Wounds From Rachael Kirkconnell Breakup
is weighing in on a series of Bachelor Nation topics with Us, including his friend' breakup from Rachael Kirkconnell. 'I haven't tried yet,' Cameron, 32, told Us Weekly when asked whether he's set up James, 33, on any dates during an interview pegged to his partnership with Lubriderm. 'I think you got to lick your wounds for a little bit first, and then you gotta put yourself back out there. We're still early." Cameron added that James — who he has known since college — is doing well since he ended things with Kirkconnell, 28, in January. While Cameron told Us that he's 'so out of the loop' with The Bachelor, he proved himself wrong with his reaction to the new Golden Bachelor Mel Owens. Tyler Cameron Hangs Out With Best Friend Matt James' Ex-Girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell 'I saw the announcement for it, and then I see this stud walking down the aisle for whatever event it was. It's an NFL player, I think he's a lawyer, I'm like, 'Who is this guy?' And he looks so amazing,' Cameron said, referring to Owens making his first appearance at Hulu's inaugural Get Real house in April. 'I'm like, this guy needs to be just the Bachelor, not the Golden Bachelor. I think he could pull anybody. And the comments too, were like, 'Who is this man?' I think he will have the women going crazy, and I think it'll be fun to watch.' Cameron noted that he is ready to 'start watching' the franchise again after some distance from his 2019 season of The Bachelorette. Tyler Cameron's Quotes About Rachael Kirkconnell and Her Relationship With Matt James 'I find myself enjoying it more now that I've been kind of removed from it. I've been watching a lot more reality TV lately, and so I think I need to start giving it another shot by sitting down on Mondays and watching it,' he said. While he wasn't locked in on Grant Ellis' season of The Bachelor earlier this year, he still made a TikTok in support of Ellis' runner-up, Litia Garr, since Cameron knows what it's like to be the second choice who fans were rooting for to win. After showing his empathy toward Garr, Cameron revealed he was unfollowed by Ellis. 'It's all fun and games,' Cameron told Us after confirming that they haven't talked. When it comes to Cameron's love life, he hinted that he found The One in girlfriend Tate Madden, whom he recently worked with on a campaign for Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion Fragrance Free. 'Lubriderm just makes it easy,' he told Us. '[It has] all things that you need in a relationship — trust, affordability, availability. You can pick it up anywhere … It's 24-hour care.'
Yahoo
29-01-2025
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MGK Looks So Different With New Beard and Man Bun Transformation
Originally appeared on E! Online Machine Gun Kelly is giving fans tickets to his latest transformation. One month after news broke that he and his pregnant fiancée Megan Fox called it quits, the "Lonely Road" musician—real name Colson Baker—debuted a dramatic new look. In a photo shared to Instagram Jan. 28, MGK—wearing no shirt and a pair of camouflage pants hanging low enough to show off his white underwear—looked pensively out of a window, his dark upper body tattoo on full display. But the 34-year-old—whose breakup with Megan was revealed in December, one month after she announced they were expecting a baby together—wasn't sporting his usual short, bleached blond hairstyle and clean-shaven face. Instead, he rocked a longer, dirty blond 'do that he tied back in a small man bun and a thick matching beard. And in another shot from the shoot, MGK offered an even closer look at his new appearance, holding loose strands of his hair up with his hand while the camera caught a fuller glimpse of his facial hair, which also included a mustache. More from E! Online Justin Baldoni Made Comment on Blake Lively's Boobs in 2 AM Voice Memo Rachael Kirkconnell Details Learning About Matt James' Breakup Post on Airplane Bachelor's Rachael Kirkconnell Reveals Real Reason Matt James Broke Up With Her Following his post, many fans were on board with the transformation, comparing his new look to that of a Viking warrior. As one user commented under the photos, "You really came back as a viking omg so hot." Another added, "Bro has become a viking character." Others were singularly focused on his facial hair. "I'm sorry WHATTT???? The beard???" one user wrote, while a second insisted, "The beard PLAYS." This isn't the first major transformation MGK—who is dad to daughter Casie, 15, with ex Emma Cannon—has undergone as of late. Back in February 2024, the "my ex's best friend" rapper revealed that he covered up most of the tattoos on his chest and arms with pure black ink. Alongside a snapshot of his eye-popping permanent ink design, MGK wrote on Instagram at the time, "For spiritual purposes only." For more stars who have gone epic transformations, keep reading. Pete DavidsonMachine Gun KellyZendayaKhloe KardashianBrittany MahomesGarrett JosemansJacob ElordiPrince WilliamLisa RinnaJelly RollEllen DeGeneresRita OraAustin ButlerTammy SlatonBarry KeoghanKathy Bates For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
