Bachelor in Paradise (Australian TV series)

Bachelor in Paradise Australia is an Australian elimination-style reality competition television series which is an adaptation of the U.S. series of the same name. It is a spin-off of The Bachelor Australia and The Bachelorette Australia and features previous contestants who have been featured on those shows.[1] The programme is hosted by Osher Günsberg and first premiered on Network Ten on 25 March 2018.[2]

Bachelor in Paradise
Also known asBachelor in Paradise Australia
GenreReality
Created byMike Fleiss
Based onBachelor in Paradise
Presented byOsher Günsberg
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes42
Production
Production locationFiji
Production companyWarner Bros. International Television Production
Original release
NetworkNetwork 10
Release25 March 2018 (2018-03-25) –
9 August 2020 (2020-08-09)
Related

In October 2020, it was announced the series would not be returning to Network 10 in 2021, however it could return in the future.[3]

Plot

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The show begins with an uneven number of men (bachelors) and women (bachelorettes). At every rose ceremony, either the men or the women have the power of handing out roses, with control switching each time. Those left without a rose are immediately sent home. New bachelors or bachelorettes are introduced each week, often arriving with a date card. By the end, there will be few couples remaining and they will need to decide whether to continue their relationship outside of Paradise or go their separate ways.[4]

After Paradise

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A 'behind-the-scenes' show called After Paradise aired during season 1 after the rose ceremony each week on 10Play. It gave viewers an opportunity to have a peek at what happens in paradise that didn't make it to air.[5][6] After Paradise was discontinued in season 2 and was replaced by a weekly Insider Guide hosted by Osher Günsberg.

Season summary

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Season Original Run Couples Proposal Still together Relationship notes
1 25 March 2018 (2018-03-25) - 30 April 2018 (2018-04-30) Jarrod Woodgate & Keira Maguire No No Woodgate and Maguire chose to enter into a relationship in the finale. They announced their separation in August 2018.[7] Woodgate and Maguire reunited in late 2018,[8] before splitting for good in August 2019.[9]
Grant Kemp & Ali Oetjen No No Kemp and Oetjen chose to enter into a relationship, however an update in the finale revealed they had ended their relationship.[10] It was also revealed that Oetjen would be the Bachelorette in the upcoming season.[11]
Sam Cochrane & Tara Pavlovic Yes No Cochrane and Pavlovic got engaged in the finale.[12] On 30 June 2018, they announced their separation.[13]
2 9 April 2019 (2019-04-09) — 2 May 2019 (2019-05-02) Davey Lloyd & Florence Moerenhout No No Moerenhout decided to end her relationship with Lloyd in the finale.[14]
Bill Goldsmith & Alex Nation No No Goldsmith and Nation chose to enter into a relationship in the finale, however in the 'tell all' episode, it was revealed they had ended their relationship.[15]
Nathan Favro & Tenille Favios No No Favro and Favios chose to enter into a relationship in the finale, however in the 'tell all' episode, it was revealed they had ended their relationship.[16]
3 15 July 2020 (2020-07-15) — 9 August 2020 (2020-08-09) Matt Whyatt & Renee Barrett No No Barrett and Whyatt chose to enter into a relationship, however immediately after the finale aired, Barrett revealed she and Whyatt had split shortly after filming wrapped.[17]
Conor Canning & Mary Viturino No Yes Canning and Viturino chose to enter into a relationship in the finale.[18] They have three daughters together; Chanel (Viturino's from previous relationship), Summer (born 26 March 2021)[19] and Luna (born 19 May 2022).[20] The couple announced their engagement on 26 June 2023.[21] A week later on 4 July 2023, the pair announced they are expecting their fourth child.[22]
Glenn Smith & Alisha Aitken-Radburn No Yes Smith and Aitken-Radburn chose to enter into a relationship in the finale.[23] They announced their engagement on 13 October 2021.[24] On 22 April 2023, they were married in Denmark, Western Australia.[25]

Ratings

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Season Episodes Premiere Finale Ref
Premiere date Premiere
ratings
Rank Finale date Finale ratings
(Grand final)
Rank Finale ratings
(The Proposal/Tell-All)
Rank
1 16 25 March 2018 (2018-03-25) 750,000 #4 30 April 2018 (2018-04-30) 661,000 #12 774,000 #8 [26][27]
2 13 9 April 2019 (2019-04-09) 553,000 #12 2 May 2019 (2019-05-02) 454,000 #12 417,000 #17 [28][29]
3 15 July 2020 (2020-07-15) 507,000 #17 9 August 2020 (2020-08-09) 414,000 #12 480,000 #9 [30][31]

References

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  2. ^ Knox, David (10 March 2018). "Bachelor in Paradise to launch in non-ratings week". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  3. ^ Knox, David (16 October 2020). "Axed: Dancing with the Stars, Bachelor in Paradise". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  4. ^ Chandra, Jessica (12 March 2018). "Everything We Know About Bachelor in Paradise Australia". Elle Australia. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
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  6. ^ "After Paradise". Tenplay. 26 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  7. ^ Bosco, Jessica (27 August 2018). "'Bachelor In Paradise' Couple Keira Maguire and Jarrod Woodgate Confirm Sad Split". Marie Claire. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  8. ^ Chambers, Jessica (2 January 2019). "Jarrod Woodgate and Keira Maguire being back together is the start to 2019 we all need". Mamamia. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
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  10. ^ Pitt, Georgia (1 May 2018). "The Real Reason Grant And Ali Split After 'Bachelor in Paradise'". Marie Claire. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  11. ^ Lallo, Michael (30 April 2018). "Ali Oetjen confirmed as Australia's next Bachelorette". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  12. ^ Rigden, Clare (2 May 2018). "Bachelor in Paradise's Sam and Tara: 'She is going to be a beautiful mum'". Who. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  13. ^ Symonds, Kristy (1 July 2018). "Bachelor in Paradise couple Sam and Tara announce split". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  14. ^ Elshawarby, Nadia (3 May 2019). "BiP Davey makes shock confession about new girlfriend". Who. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  15. ^ Paine, Hannah (3 May 2019). "'He told me he didn't love me': Alex Nation reveals brutal Bachelor in Paradise dumping". news.com.au. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  16. ^ Price, Amy (2 May 2019). "Bachelor in Paradise 2019: Tenille Favios tells all about her split from Nathan Favro". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  17. ^ Whitehead, Mat (9 August 2020). "'You Can Be Friends With Your Ex': Renee And Matt Are Still Close As Ever". 10 Play. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  18. ^ Whitehead, Mat (9 August 2020). "Mary Viturino And Conor Canning Confirm They're Loved Up Living Together In Hobart". 10 Play. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  19. ^ Mansour, Chanelle (27 March 2021). "BIP's Mary Viturino has welcomed a baby girl with Conor Canning". Who. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  20. ^ Christie, Erin (22 May 2022). "Mary Viturino and Connor Canning welcome their third child!". Who. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  21. ^ "Tasmanian-born Bachelor in Paradise star Conor Canning proposes to partner Mary Viturino". Pulse Hobart. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  22. ^ Findlay, Shannen (4 July 2023). "'We're over the moon!' Mary Viturino and Conor Canning are expecting another baby". MamaMia!. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  23. ^ Whitehead, Mat (9 August 2020). "'Like Falling In Love All Over Again': Glenn And Alisha Have Found Their Paradise". 10 Play. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  24. ^ Sanders, Krystal (14 October 2021). "Bachelor in Paradise stars Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Glenn Smith announce their engagement". PerthNow. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  25. ^ Wang, Jessica (23 April 2023). "Ex Bachelor stars Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Glenn Smith marry in beachside ceremony". news.com.au. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
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  27. ^ Knox, David (1 May 2018). "Monday 30 April 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  28. ^ Knox, David (10 April 2019). "Tuesday 9 April 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  29. ^ Knox, David (3 May 2019). "Thursday 2 May 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  30. ^ Knox, David (16 July 2020). "Wednesday 15 April 2020". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  31. ^ Knox, David (10 August 2020). "Sunday 9 August 2020". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 August 2020.