Spoiler alert! This story discusses the episode of Bachelor in Paradise that aired July 28. All of Season 10 is available to stream with a Hulu subscription if you need to catch up. Pretty much the first thought on everyone’s mind when it was confirmed that Bachelor in Paradise was getting a little “Golden” for its 10th season was whether or not we would see the age barrier broken for some smooching between the youngs and the olds.

Jill Chin is the only person who went home, but it wasn't because she didn't get a rose. The episode ended before we got to see a Rose Ceremony, but the previews for next week did reveal that a couple could leave paradise with $500,000. Even without a Rose Ceremony, there was still plenty of drama to be had this week.

Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 Episode 5 aired on July 28, 2025. The latest episode saw one self-elimination and two new arrivals.

More recently (but still several years ago in 2021), Jason Tartick revealed that he, Colton Underwood, and Blake Horstmann were offered $100,000 to star on The Bachelor. And Dean Unglert revealed that he was offered $75,000. POINT IS: Chances are Mel will likely be paid somewhere around $100,000 for The Golden Bachelor.

The fan-favorite 'Bachelor' contestant fueled the speculation after posting some surprising Instagram stories.

"Bachelor in Paradise" season 10 is heating up with the arrival of the "Golden" contestants. Here's what happened on this week's dramatic episodes.

It may be true that Mel Owens will change his mind on dating women over 60 when he meets the contestants on his season, which is set to film this summer and air in the fall. For me, though, this threatens to put a damper on the Golden spinoffs, which have so far celebrated living life to the fullest at any age.

Despite how low-key the bachelorette is, it nevertheless totals $500 per person, which is well outside what the single mom can afford. "I told them I could not afford that and instead could compromise and let them know which events I can participate in ," she said. "This did not go over well."

Sean Lowe and Catherine Lowe are one of the rare couples from The Bachelor that have made their relationship last. After meeting on Season 17 of the show in 2012 (it aired at the beginning of 2013), the lovebirds have been going strong for over a decade.