B.A.P.S in Paradise

Chanel and Brandy recap their experience attending Justin Timberlake's Brooklyn tour stop. What tour? The world tour! Then they dive into this week's episode of The Golden Bachelorette which had some of the men baring it all for love, a shocking but not so permanent exit of one of the front runners, and a crushing goodbye to a few fan favorites.  Follow B.A.P.S in Paradise on social: Ins...

Chanel and Brandy dish about the new season of Love is Blind before turning to Joan’s journey to find love as the Golden Bachelorette, which is reaching new heights…literally! She and Pascal are whisked away on a private jet for a glamorous and romantic one-on-one in Las Vegas. A group kickball game date leaves some of the guys in pain (literally) and Joan gets a bit deeper with Jonathan on a seco...

To 401ks, to Medicare, to Joan! The men move into the mansion and get used to sharing a living space in their older age. The first group date takes everyone back to their senior year of high school as these senior citizens have a blast reliving their youth. And Jonathan gets crowned Prom King! A one-on-one with Chock proves magical at Disneyland. And the second group date brings the second annual...

Chanel and Brandy have washed the bad taste of the end of The Bachelorette out of their mouths and are ready to gab about the first ever GOLDEN Bachelorette, Joan Vassos! After the death of her husband and time on The Golden Bachelor cut short, Joan is ready to fall in love again. In the premiere, we meet the zaddies and silver haired foxes who will be vying for Joan’s heart this season - includin...

What a finale! Chanel and Brandy recap the last episode of Jenn’s journey to find love with her final two suitors, Devin and Marcus. Jenn’s family has reservations about whether the men are committed and, judging from the aftermath, are correct in their assessments. Then we debrief on the most dramatic and perhaps the worst After the Final Rose special in Bachelor Nation history.  Follow B.A.P.S i...

Fantasy suites up the stakes for Jenn’s final three men. The Bachelorette says goodbye to her “slow burn” Jonathon. Devin is all in for Jenn, but increasingly anxious that she doesn’t feel the same way. Marcus has second (and third) thoughts about commitment even as Jenn divulges that she loves him. Meanwhile, the Men Tell All brings the drama with Sam M. in the hot seat. We also hear from our nex...

Chanel and Brandy are back from a hiatus to recap the major events of the last two episodes. We say goodbye to Sam M. who botched his chances with Jenn due to his bro bot communication skills. Jeremy’s stock rises after a one-on-one, but falls when Jenn meets his unimpressed family. Hometowns brings our Bachelorette closer to Devin, Jonathan, and Marcus…but the veteran has major reservations.  Fol...

Jenn and the gang are off to New Zealand for another week of dates! First, a one-on-one with Sam M. tests Jenn’s fear of heights…and Chanel and Brandy’s patience with the smooth-talking suitor. A group rugby game brings out the competitive streak in Sam N., but he ultimately gets sent packing. And Jenn forges an emotional connection with Devin over their family histories on her second one-on-one....

Chanel and Brandy are back after a brief hiatus to catch you all up on our impressions of Jenn’s journey to find love thus far with her crop of men. In this week’s episode, Jenn goes on a dreamy helicopter ride with Spencer and a “thunder down under” group date has the guys continue their adventures to impress her, Magic Mike style. Sam N. exposes his feelings and drama escalates between Sam M., T...

Chanel and Brandy are celebrating one year of BAPS in Paradise! We want to thank all of our listeners for going on this Bachelor Nation journey with us. The fun starts up again with a new season of The Bachelorette starring Jenn Tran in July. For this anniversary episode, we introduce and give our impressions on the 25 guys vying for her heart in anticipation of the first episode!  Follow B.A.P.S...

We have reached the end of Joey’s journey on The Bachelor! After Kelsey A and Daisy both meet his family and go on one last date, Joey must make his decision and break the heart of someone he cares for deeply. But does it all go as planned? Chanel and Brandy discuss the many surprising moments in the concluding episode and After the Final Rose live special. Plus: the reveal of the next Bachelorett...

Chanel and Brandy give their reviews of Justin Timberlake’s new album and dish about the explosive Love is Blind reunion before discussing The Women Tell All special for The Bachelor. But it was all about Maria, Maria, Maria! The Women Tell All brought back most of the women who competed for Joey’s heart, but the focus was primarily on the Canadian brunette at the center of much drama in the mansi...

Chanel and Brandy dive into all things “Where is Kate Middleton?”…we might not know her location, but Joey and his top 3 ladies are in Tulum, Mexico for overnights! Rachel, Kelsey A, and Daisy get advice from past Golden Bachelor contestants Susan, Leslie, and Sandra. The women spend some quality time with Joey that includes an unexpected trip to the ER for Rachel and a makeout session in an outdo...

Chanel and Brandy recap last week’s shenanigans on Love is Blind before returning to this week’s Bachelor episode where Joey is one step closer to finding his person. Hometowns bring him to New Orleans where he learns more about Kelsey A’s mom. He experiences Filipino culture with Rachel’s family and a visit straight out of a Hallmark movie with Daisy. Finally, he goes on a trip back to Canada (ma...

Chanel and Brandy dish about Jennifer Lopez doing the most and the return of “Richonne” from The Walking Dead. Romance is clearly in the air in the apocalypse and also in Jasper for Joey! The six remaining ladies vie for a coveted rose that will bring them to hometown visits next week. Joey gets steamy in the Canadian cold with Daisy and Kelsey A., while a group date leads Maria to spiral. Will he...

Chanel and Brandy discuss the first batch of episodes of that other reality dating show, Love is Blind, before digging into this week of The Bachelor. Joey and the women are in Montreal but everyone is feeling the blues on the group date as the stakes get higher. One woman even shockingly self-eliminates herself from the competition. Joey is cheered up by an acrobatic date with Kelsey T. and Maria...

Chanel and Brandy debrief about The Grammys before discussing this week’s episode of The Bachelor. The women compete in two group dates while surfs up for Jenn in a one-on-one. The drama between Maria and Sydney (our resident “Karen”) continues to escalate. Sydney accuses Maria of creating a hostile environment in the mansion, much to the quirky Canadian’s dismay. She attempts to clear her name wi...

The ladies move into the Bachelor mansion and they can’t wait to spend time with Joey. Two group dates have the women get physical while a one-on-one with Daisy gets emotional. Conflict arises over age that pits Maria against Sydney and Madina. With a rose ceremony looming, does Lauren get to have her red velvet cake and eat it too?  Follow B.A.P.S in Paradise on social: Instagram: @b.a.p.sinparad...

Joey’s journey as The Bachelor has officially begun! Chanel and Brandy dish about the ladies who are vying for the tennis pro’s heart. This first episode has everything, from mystery sisters to mystery envelopes. We also each pick who we think will make it to the top 4. Will one of them become Joey’s doubles partner for life? We shall see!  Follow B.A.P.S in Paradise on social: Instagram: @b.a.p.s...

Chanel and Brandy can’t wait to watch Joey’s journey to find love! We give a rundown of the record 32 women looking to capture his heart and make a few predictions about who might be a serious contender for his leading lady! Plus: Which Bachelor Nation contestant did Chanel spot in Brooklyn? Hint: he’s really tall! Follow B.A.P.S in Paradise on social: Instagram: @b.a.p.sinparadise TikTok: @b.a.p....

It’s 2024 and Chanel and Brandy are back to discuss all things Bachelor Nation, with our B.A.P.S brand of pop culture commentary on the side! First up is a Golden Wedding for the Golden Bachelor: Gerry and Theresa say “I do” on live TV with an ABC-produced event for the ages. We gab about the happy couple, the attendees, the ceremony, and that one surprise on-air proposal! Follow B.A.P.S in Paradi...

Paradise has come to an end! Chanel and Brandy chat about the finale of Bachelor in Paradise. Jess and Mercedes face the reality that they won’t find love on the beach, while Kylee and Aven struggle with the fate of their relationship. Then it’s fantasy suite time for Kat and John Henry as well as Eliza and Aaron B. Which couples make it to an engagement? And where is everyone now? We dish all abo...

Chanel and Brandy are back to discuss the drama-filled finale of The Golden Bachelor as Gerry makes a tough decision about which women he can’t live without: Leslie or Theresa. Down in paradise, the beaches are getting emptier with a few shocking exits. Which couples are still going strong? Who might get engaged or even married? We speculate in anticipation of the final episode next week.  Follow...

We’re back! Chanel and Brandy return this week to discuss hometown visits on The Golden Bachelor as well as The Women Tell All special. Gerry revisits his time in the mansion with the ones he said goodbye to as we look forward to fantasy suites with his final two leading ladies. Meanwhile it’s relationship musical chairs on the beaches of paradise. The roses are in the guys’ hands as two women get...

The pressure is mounting for Gerry as hometown visits are around the corner. While Faith reaches new heights with our Golden Bachelor, the other remaining women get anxious about their connections. As three ladies leaves the mansion, two new ladies arrive on the shores of paradise! Davia’s got her blue and green eyes set on Tanner, which prompts Hurricane Kat to reach Category 5 status. Chanel and...