'Bachelor in Paradise': Here's the lowdown on all the couples who found love on the show and are still together
When one door closes another opens, and this couldn't be truer for these contestants from the popular reality shows 'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette' who couldn't find love on these shows and got a second chance.
The participants, generally fan-favorites and controversy's darlings, now find themselves on 'Bachelor in Paradise', where they test their luck at finding love one more time. Here are the couples, who found love on the show, and managed to stay coupled up to date.
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Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert (Season 2)
Tanner and Jade were 'Bachelor in Paradise"s first big success story. They are still the most mentioned duo when celebrities discuss what they want to get out of Paradise. They met during Season 2 of the series and hit it off right away! The couple was so convinced of their relationship that they got engaged in the program. They had a huge, spectacular TV wedding the next season. The couple has been together for years and is still going strong. The reality TV couple married in January 2016, and they have three children: Emmy, Reed, and Brooks.
Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon (Season 2)
Jared Haibon and Ashley Iaconetti had the most interesting premise in 'BIP.' Ashley and Jared first met in Season 2, and she instantly fell head over heels for him. But what about Jared? None at all. He wanted to date other people, but Ashley's sobs and breakdowns prohibited him from doing so. Season 3 saw the same thing happen. The two stayed friends in some manner. Jared eventually came around three years later, telling Ashley he loves her. The couple got engaged during Season 5 of 'BIP,' married in August 2019, and revealed in July 2021 that they were expecting their first child. Ashley gave birth to their son, Dawson Demitri Haibon, on January 31, 2022, after telling Life & Style that they named him after the Titanic character, Jack Dawson, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk (Season 4)
Adam Gottschalk and Raven Gates are the only surviving pair from 'BIP' Season 4. The couple did not get engaged on-screen, but the reality star did propose in June 2019. They married in April 2021 and revealed three months later that Raven was expecting their "honeymoon baby." On January 18, 2022, the couple welcomed their son, Gates.
Astrid Loch and Kevin Wendt (Season 5)
From the start of 'BIP' Season 5, Kevin Wendt and Astrid Loch were the most powerful pair. When they split up at the finale, fans were devastated. Fortunately, they reunited after filming and confessed that they are still madly in love. Astrid relocated to Canada, and they got engaged in September 2019. The cute couple's 2020 wedding was also postponed due to the pandemic, but they announced in May 2021 that they were expecting baby No. 1. On November 20, 2021, they welcomed their son August "Auggy."
Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs (Season 7)
Before fantasy suites, Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs called it quits in Mexico. Off-camera, they started dating once more, and they remain happy together. Just seven months after their reunion, the pair revealed on Instagram in May 2022 that they were engaged. Becca proposed to Thomas.
Abigail Heringer and Noah Erb (Season 7)
Despite their breakup before the Season 7 finale, Noah Erb and Abigail Heringer reconciled after leaving the beach and are still together today (in 2022)! In October 2021, the brunette beauty posted a video montage of her and boyfriend Noah's post-reunion activities with the words "I love you."
Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt (Season 7)
Serena Pitt commented, "Love of my life," after Joe Amabile raved over her on Instagram following their engagement during Season 7. Following the finale, Serena shared her own heartfelt message confirming their relationship. She uploaded many pictures of herself cuddling Joe on Instagram from the start of 2022 with the phrase "And it's only the beginning." In 2022, the couple made their joint move to New York City.
Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin (Season 7)
Mari Pepin and Kenny Braasch got engaged during the season 7 finale of Paradise in October 2021, after many challenges and triumphs on the beach. The pair continues to share their lives with followers through social media, like when Kenny posted a nice snapshot of them together on Instagram in February 2022. "Happy Valentine's Day to my new roommate," he said in the caption.
Dean Unglert and Caelynn Miller-Keyes (Season 6)
Dean Unglert ended his relationship with Caelynn Miller-Keyes in Mexico, but shocked everybody when he returned to win her back. They walked away from the beach together and are still dating. They share a home in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour (Season 6)
Throughout Season 6, Hannah Godwin was the only person Dylan Barbour had eyes for. At the beginning of the season, Blake Horstmann sparked some controversy in the relationship, but the blonde beauty suddenly grew feelings for the Californian. During the finale, Dylan got down on one knee, and she said yes! The couple is still together, but they haven't made a wedding announcement yet. In 2022, they invested in a brand-new home in San Diego.
The eighth season of 'Bachelor in Paradise' will premiere on September 27, 2022. It was revealed in May 2022 that Jesse Palmer will be the host.
