The seventh season of '' Bachelor in Paradise'' premiered on August 16, 2021. In June 2021, it was confirmed that

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and others would serve as rotating guest hosts for the seventh season, replacing original host

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Production

As with the previous season, filming took place in the town of

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, located in Vallarta-Nayarit,

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. It was originally set to film and air in the summer of 2020, but it was delayed due to the

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Casting

On June 18, 2021,

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was confirmed to be returning as the bartender with a larger role; he will be master of ceremonies at rose ceremonies and a guest host in selected episodes. On July 8, 2021, the first 19 contestants were revealed. On July 13, 2021, a further 4 contestants were confirmed. On August 9, 2021, former Bachelorette

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was confirmed to be a contestant. This made her the first former lead to compete in ''Bachelor In Paradise''. On August 12, 2021,

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was confirmed to be returning this season.

Contestants

Elimination table

Key

: The contestant is male. : The contestant is female. : The contestant went on a date and gave out a rose at the rose ceremony. : The contestant went on a date and got a rose at the rose ceremony. : The contestant gave or received a rose at the rose ceremony, thus remaining in the competition. : The contestant received the last rose. : The contestant went on a date and received the last rose. : The contestant went on a date and was eliminated. : The contestant was eliminated. : The contestant had a date and voluntarily left the show. : The contestant voluntarily left the show. : The couple broke up and were eliminated. : The couple decided to stay together and won the competition. : The contestant had to wait before appearing in paradise. : The couple split, but later got back together. : The couple left together to pursue a relationship.

Episodes

References

External links

* {{The Bachelor The Bachelor (franchise) seasons 2021 American television seasons Television shows set in Mexico Television productions postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic