Bachelor Nation Stars Who Turned Down ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Through the Years — And Why

Two is better than one — isn’t it? Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia were both shocked and excited when they were named joint leads for season 19 of The Bachelorette.

Gone too soon. Michelle Williams, Lea Michele and more stars have opened up about dealing with their grief following unexpected deaths in their personal lives.

Giannina Gibelli and Blake Horstmann just made things Instagram official! The  star and Bachelor Nation alum announced their romance to the world in a series of Instagram posts.On Wednesday, Gibelli shared a series of photos of her and Horstmann from the last few months, including plenty of loved-up snaps of the pair as they traveled around the world together.«My worst kept secret ❣️,» Gibelli wrote.

 alum Cam Ayala will have his new prosthetic leg in time for the «milestone» date he's set for a concert in September. And while he's got a lot of work ahead of him, he's ready for it.During a candid conversation on the podcast, the 32-year-old told hosts Natasha Parker and Tia Booth about the process he's undergone to get his new prosthetic leg and by when he hopes to get it. For starters, Ayala says that, on average, it takes two to four weeks for the wound to heal following his amputation surgery, which he revealed in a series of photos and videos he posted on Instagram last weekend.He said that, once the stitches are taken out, it'll take two weeks to get a temporary prosthetic leg.«Kind of like a loner leg,» he added.

Crossover confirmed! Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli are finally speaking out about their relationship after several months of dating.

Kim said on a recent episode of the series. «Barry tried for a little bit, but at some point I felt like he's not really trying. As soon as he thought maybe it was working, he stopped trying.

Mind, body and soul. As Evan Bass navigated his split from Carly Waddell, he took the breakup as an opportunity to work on his mental health — and get the body he’s always wanted.

Growing up Bronx! Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz’s marriage may have not lasted, but their love for their son is apparent.

Roses are red! Whether they found love on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette or met their match outside of the show, 2022 has been the year of weddings for Bachelor Nation.

A father-son bond! Ben Affleck has opened up over the years about raising his son, Samuel, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

Evan Bass is showing off his new ripped physique.

Peter Weber is spilling some secrets about Bachelor in Paradise.

Knowing his worth! After considering another attempt to find love on screen, Peter Weber exclusively told Us Weekly why a planned appearance on Bachelor in Paradise isn’t happening for season 8.

Not all breakup statements are created equally, but the Bachelor Nation splits are adding up in 2022. Bachelor in Paradise season 7 pair Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian were the first couple to call it quits this year.

Her final rose! Tia Booth got engaged to Taylor Mock during Bachelor Live on Stage, but she didn’t meet him on TV.

Bachelor Nation baby on board! Tia Booth announced she is pregnant with her first child while honoring her late dad on Father’s Day.

The highs and the lows. While Bam Margera made headlines as one of the outrageous cohosts on MTV’s Jackass, he has admittedly struggled over the years.

From roses to rattles! Following their time in the Bachelor franchise, Ashley Iaconetti and Raven Gates join several other first-time mothers who are honest about their experiences.