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Bachelor in Paradise Season 7, Episode 3: War of Roses

By Fatemeh Mirjalili

BACHELOR IN PARADISE - “703” – With the shocking first rose ceremony in the past, it’s time for some fresh faces to walk down the sunny Paradise steps. Who will be the first to join our sexy singles on the beach? It’s going to be … our new guest host, Lance Bass! The excitement continues as more men arrive looking to get lucky in love, but the excitement quickly fades when the newcomers throw everything into disarray, reigniting old feuds and breaking apart new bonds. Chemistry may bring these couples together, but it may also cause them to combust on “Bachelor in Paradise,” TUESDAY, AUG. 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)MAURISSA, LANCE BASS, RILEY
BACHELOR IN PARADISE - “703” – With the shocking first rose ceremony in the past, it’s time for some fresh faces to walk down the sunny Paradise steps. Who will be the first to join our sexy singles on the beach? It’s going to be … our new guest host, Lance Bass! The excitement continues as more men arrive looking to get lucky in love, but the excitement quickly fades when the newcomers throw everything into disarray, reigniting old feuds and breaking apart new bonds. Chemistry may bring these couples together, but it may also cause them to combust on “Bachelor in Paradise,” TUESDAY, AUG. 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)MAURISSA, LANCE BASS, RILEY /
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Rose lovers, I think Bachelor in Paradise Season 7, Episode 3 is my favorite bit of reality television that I’ve watched recently. I knew this cast was dramatic, but I didn’t know just how much! As the women hold the power to give out roses, hot new arrivals this week drove couples apart, brought others together, and caused pure chaos.

Bachelor in Paradise Season 7, Episode 3 didn’t feature a rose ceremony, but judging from the one-on-one dates we watched, it seems like these men are definitely getting a rose next week!

Now, let’s get into this week’s hot couples!

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War of Roses: Bachelor in Paradise Season 7, Couple 1: Serena and Joe

Turns out, Serena needed a 6’6″-sized former Bachelorette villain to make her realize that she likes Grocery Store Joe. You got it – Thomas from Katie Thurston’s season has walked down the stairs and arrived at the beach, date card in hand. He begins his quest of interviewing the women to discover which one he would have the honor to see his chiseled abs upfront. While he is doing so, he casually mentions his height to every single one of them, and this sequence in Bachelor in Paradise Season 7, Episode 3 is beyond cringeworthy to watch.

When Thomas finally settles on Serena P., she gladly accepts and strikes a conversation with former rose-giver Grocery Store Joe to feel him out and let him know about her new date. Poor Joe is evidently heartbroken but puts on a brave face. After she leaves, he mopes for the rest of the day, until she returns and tells him that he is the one for her. Not literally – she just told Thomas that he should pursue other people, basically because everyone hates him and she doesn’t wanna be a part of the drama. I can definitely see Serena giving her rose (and hopefully, her heart) to Joe.

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War of Roses: Bachelor in Paradise Season 7, Couple 2: Riley and Maurissa

Riley, the hot attorney from Tayshia’s season has arrived at Paradise, and boy is he looking slick. He definitely took quarantine seriously and managed to build a bicep or hundred, and is all the women can see. He’s looking good, has an advanced swagger, and is here to steal everyone’s girl. Naturally, Mr. Biceps has a date card to give out, and he picks Maurissa, to ukulele-turned-guitar-boy Connor’s disappointment.

She’s never been on a fancy date where a guy has taken her to dinner, says Maurissa, not realizing that Riley isn’t actually taking her out…it’s literally the format of the show. Anyway, Riley and Maurissa are having a great conversation, they’re vibing and their connection is stronger than her and Connor’s.

I can see them getting together! The new couple plays a rendition of Spill your Guts or Fill your Guts hosted by Lance Bass, answer some risqué questions, eat tongue and tripe to avoid answering some and talk about settling down someday.

They also end up in the Boom-Boom-Room, which is the Bachelor in Paradise version of Fantasy suites. Poor Connor…I wonder if he’ll compose a break-up song next week because Riley is totally getting her rose.

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Which contestant are you most excited to see on the Bachelor in Paradise beach? Let us know in the comments below!

Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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