When will 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 Episode 4 air? Joe Biden's address delays ABC show's schedule

'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 will air at it's original release time from next week
'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 Episode 4 release time was pushed ahead because of President Biden's address (ABC/Instagram/@potus)
'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 Episode 4 release time was pushed ahead because of President Biden's address (ABC/Instagram/@potus)

SAYULITA, MEXICO: There has been a slight change in the release time of 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 Episode 4.

The previous episodes used to drop on ABC at 9 pm ET. However, Episode 4 will be delayed to 15-22 minutes.

'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 will release its new episode on Thursday at 9.22 pm ET.

There has also been a change in the release time of ABC's 'The Golden Bachelor.' The show that used to air at 8 pm ET will now be pushed to 8.22 pm ET.

Usually, the shows are either delayed by 30 minutes or 1 hour. The new episodes being pushed for 15-22 minutes is unlikely.

President Joe Biden will address the nation on Thursday, October 19 about the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel and Russia's war with Ukraine.

President Biden's speech will start at 8 pm ET on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX and will last for around 15-22 minutes. Therefore, all the shows airing on these networks in this particular slot have been delayed.

'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 star Kylee Russell (ABC)
'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 star Kylee Russell (ABC)

Will 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 episodes air at the usual time next week?

Yes, the shuffle in the release time of 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 new episode is only for this week.

The new episodes will go back to their normal time. The change in the release schedule of the shows is speculated to be only for this week.

The viewers who do not watch the new episodes on its airing day can wait until it's streaming on Hulu the following day.

'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 star Aven JOnes (ABC)
'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 star Aven Jones (ABC)

What will 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 Episode 4 be about?

'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 Episode 4 will show the arrival of 2 new contestants in the villa. Fans will see the entry of John Henry and John Buresh. They will land in paradise with a date card in their hand.

John H will be seen trying to steal Kat Izzo from Tanner Courtad. On the other hand, John B might be seen making his pass on Eliza Isichei.

Moreover, a  twist in the episode will be brought with the introduction of Paradise Truth Box. This will unveil what the contestants have been thinking about each other.



 

'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 airs every Thursday at at 9 pm ET on ABC.

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