This Young Paradise Contestant Makes Out with Golden Bachelor Contestant – SPOILER

In a twist no one saw coming, sparks are flying in Costa Rica —but not between the usual suspects.

SPOILER ALERT: Young Bachelor in Paradise Contestant Shares Kiss with Golden Bachelor Alum.

(Please don’t ruin it in the comments for the people who like to remain unspoiled for the season)

Sean McLaughlin, the clean-cut suitor from Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette, has reportedly shared a steamy on-screen kiss with none other than April Kirkwood, the vibrant and vivacious standout from Gerry Turner’s Golden Bachelor season.

The surprising make out sesh, which unfolds early in the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise, marks one of the most unexpected cross-generational romances in franchise history.

April, known for her humor, zest for life, and memorable hot-air balloon entrance on The Golden Bachelor, has quickly become a fan favorite.

ABC has yet to confirm the development, but teases in recent promotional clips hint at “a paradise like never before,” featuring “wild surprises and connections you’ll never see coming.”

Fans of the franchise have taken to social media with mixed reactions—some applauding the show for breaking conventional dating molds, others simply stunned. One fan tweeted, “April and Sean?! I did not have that on my 2025 bingo card, but I’m here for it!”

This season of Bachelor in Paradise is shaping up to be one of the most unconventional yet, blending contestants from both the mainline and Golden series for the first time in a significant way.

Whether Sean and April’s tropical tryst is a fleeting moment or the beginning of a deeper connection remains to be seen—but one thing’s certain: Paradise just got a whole lot more interesting.

Oh and this is the first couple that got engaged on Bachelor in Paradise. ⬇️

Here Is The First Couple That Got Engaged on Bachelor in Paradise Season 10

Season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise is set to make history by introducing contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette for the first time. ABC announced that 10 “Golden” alums will join the upcoming season, which premieres on July 7, 2025, in Costa Rica. This marks a significant expansion of the franchise, bringing seasoned participants into the tropical dating mix alongside younger contestants from previous Bachelor and Bachelorette seasons.

Meet Some of the Golden Alums Joining the Beach

Leslie Fhima – Runner-up from The Golden Bachelor Season 1

Kathy Swarts – Contestant from The Golden Bachelor Season 1

Jack Lencioni

Kim Buike