Rachel Recchia thinks Bachelor in paradise should make a few changes when the spin-off series returns.
As a former BiP star Caelynn Miller Keyes noted that Season 9 of the show was “interesting,” Rachel – who was a contestant – agreed.
“It was just so stupid,” Rachel, 28, reflected on the Thursday, April 25, episode of the Almost Famous podcast. “Looking back, not a single couple is together.”
At the end of BiP In season 9, three couples left the beaches of Mexico together – Aven Jones And Kylee Russell, Eliza Isichei And Aaron Bryant, And Kat Izzo And John Henry Spurlock. Just a few days after the final episode aired in December 2023, all three couples separated.
“I think we’re also just at the point where, I think, with the season of Paradise coming up, everyone was still very open to going there and meeting people and doing it organically do – of course there’s always something like the DMs,” Rachel said. “But this season it felt like… everyone knew what they were doing before they went down. And if you didn’t know, you just weren’t up to date.”
Rachel added that the rumors of BiP “Taking a break” is “probably a good thing.” She noted, “Maybe they can find a new way to do it.”
Rachel said she “doesn’t know anyone who does this.” BiPthinking, “Normally we would know by now.” But she added, “I’m keeping my fingers crossed they bring it back.”
Rachel suggested this future BiP Participants should not hesitate before looking for connections.
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“I think it was just a little too… people didn’t want to step on toes,” she said. “People didn’t want to look stupid, and I think that’s the beauty of it, is that it’s like taking risks and looking stupid. “I feel like that’s maybe why this season fell so very, very flat. “
Rachel, who first appeared in season 26 of The bachelor as she vied for affection Clayton EchardShe joked that she “dated everyone” during her season. BiP.
Although she has dipped her toe into the dating pool – she pursues romances with the likes of… Brayden Bowers And Jordan Vandergriff – Rachel eventually left the show single. She noted, “I just think it was maybe too close to my season.”
Rachel decided to give love a second chance BiP Season 9, following her time as a co-star on The Bachelorette with Gabby Windey. Rachel finished season 19 of The Bachelorette happily engaged Tino Franco, but their relationship was short-lived. The couple split after Tino kissed another woman while their romance was rocky after filming.
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Although Aven, the runner-up to Rachel, made an attempt to win her back over time After the final In the Rose episode, Rachel left her season single.
As for her current dating status, Rachel said she’s in her “single girl era.” “Not much fun, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed,” she added on Thursday. “I’ve been in the single girl phase for a while now.”