I'm Not The Biggest Fan Of Next Season's Bachelor In Paradise Twist (I'll Still Watch But It Gives Me The Icks)

Though I'm deliriously excited about Bachelor In Paradise season 10, the new twist gives me the ick. BIP is my favorite of all the Bachelor Nation shows. I even prefer it to The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette, which says a lot because I love the Golden spin-off. Though I love both properties, I don't think they should be combined, as the twist proposes to do.

The Bachelor season 29 finale aired recently, and host Jesse Palmer announced the imminent return of Bachelor In Paradise season 10. I was thrilled to learn the show would finally be back by the summer. My excitement was hampered when Jesse went on to reveal the season's big twist. Read on for an explanation of the twist and why I hate it.

This Season's Big Twist

This Could Ruin The Show

During The Bachelor season 29 finale, Jesse announced that contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette would also be appearing in Bachelor In Paradise season 10. As much as I love all these shows, I don't think they should be on the same show as I prefer them separately. I'm worried this could ruin BIP, which I would never get over. We've got a good thing going, ABC, and I don't understand why you have to mess with it.

What Does This Mean For Bachelor In Paradise?

It Depends On What The New Format Will Look Like

Jesse didn't expand on exactly how this whole thing would work. Perhaps there will be two side-by-side storylines, with two separate rose ceremonies. That would be the best way to do it, in my opinion. Surely, it won't be some kind of dystopian free-for-all with everyone in the same cross-generational dating pool. I don't think I can handle that. Perhaps the Golden contestants will only be there on an advisory basis, like bartender and former contestant Wells Adams. We can only hope.

Golden Bachelor In Paradise Should Be A Separate Show

Don't Mess With A Good Thing

I understand the predicament that ABC producers find themselves in. The meteoric success of The Golden Bachelor spin-offs has caused a serious scheduling headache. There simply isn't enough time to make and air all these great shows. They already had to sideline The Bachelorette to make room. Despite this reality, I wish they wouldn't mess with my beloved Bachelor In Paradise.