Bachelor in Paradise season 10 brought plenty of romance, breakups and unexpected twists — and the new elimination format made the road to a happy ending even more complicated.
Unlike previous seasons, where couples could explore their relationships until the finale, season 10 added a competition element tied to a $500,000 prize. Contestants were also voted off by their fellow cast members, putting extra pressure on several relationships.
Some couples managed to continue their romances after leaving Costa Rica, while others discovered that their connections were better suited to friendship. A few contestants even found love after filming ended.
Jess Edwards and Spencer Conley had one of the season’s biggest romantic moments when Spencer proposed during the finale. The couple initially said they weren’t rushing to set a wedding timeline, but in September 2026 they announced that they had ended their engagement.
“After a lot of honest conversations and reflection, we’ve made the difficult decision to end our engagement and go our separate ways,” they shared in a joint statement, adding that there wasn’t one specific moment that caused the breakup.
Kat Izzo and Dale Moss also faced some turbulence in Paradise, including claims that Kat had a boyfriend back home. Despite the drama, the pair left Costa Rica together and later confirmed on the “Viall Files” podcast that they were still going strong.
Andrew Spencer and Alexe Godwin made their relationship official during the finale, becoming boyfriend and girlfriend. After the episode aired, they celebrated their romance on Instagram with a sweet message declaring their love for one another.
Jeremy Simon and Bailey Brown were eliminated before the final test, but their relationship continued offscreen. The couple said that although they didn’t win the prize money, they walked away with something more valuable: the relationship they had been hoping to find.
During the season 10 reunion, Jeremy and Bailey also revealed that they were making plans to move in together.
Kathy Swarts and Keith Gordon took a different path. Their romantic connection turned into friendship while they were still in Costa Rica, and the two chose to eliminate themselves from the final portion of the competition.
Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston also left the show together but have since described their connection as a close friendship. Leslie said the two talk frequently and that Gary has become one of her best friends, though she left the door open when discussing what their relationship could become in the future.
Faith Martin and Kim Buike continued their relationship after being eliminated early. Faith later shared a video showing the pair spending time together, while Kim continued posting fan edits highlighting their romance.
Allyshia Gupta and Sean McLaughlin initially remained on good terms after leaving Paradise together, but their relationship eventually ended. During the reunion, Sean said they had a “good run” but confirmed they were no longer romantically involved.
Parisa Shifteh and Brian Autz left the show holding hands after being eliminated by their fellow contestants. While they initially expressed excitement about their future, their current romantic status remains unclear. During the reunion, they described themselves as close friends.
There was also romance outside the official Paradise pairings. Alli Jo Hinkes and Sam McKinney, who didn’t connect during filming in Costa Rica, later hard-launched their relationship on social media in July with a series of PDA-filled photos.
Season 10 ultimately proved that leaving Paradise together doesn’t always guarantee a lasting romance — but for some couples, the relationships continued well beyond the cameras.
