Who won Bachelor in Paradise 2025?
After a two-year hiatus, Bachelor in Paradise returned in 2025 with its most dramatic format change yet. Season 10 didn't just bring back the drama, tears, and unexpected connections fans love—it introduced a revolutionary cash prize element that transformed the show from a pure journey for love into a high-stakes competition where couples had to choose between romance and riches.
The season, which premiered in June 2025, took viewers on a wild ride through the beaches of Samara, Costa Rica, featuring an unprecedented mix of contestants from The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and for the first time ever, The Golden Bachelor franchises.
The Winning Couple: Jess Edwards and Spencer Conley
In a season that saw only one engagement—a stark departure from previous years—Jess Edwards and Spencer Conley emerged as the clear victors of Bachelor in Paradise Season 10. The couple, who found each other on Day 1, proved that sometimes instant connections are the real deal.
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Jess, known for her villainous role on Joey Graziadei's season of The Bachelor, and Spencer, who competed for Jenn Tran's heart on The Bachelorette Season 21, defied expectations by maintaining one of the most stable relationships throughout the season. Despite early challenges, including a love triangle with Sam McKinney, the couple consistently chose each other at every rose ceremony.
Their journey culminated in a romantic beachside proposal that left viewers in tears. "From Day 1, I knew it was you," Spencer declared before dropping to one knee and asking Jess to make him the "happiest man on the face of the planet." Through happy tears, she said yes, sealing their fate as the season's only engaged couple.
The $500,000 Question: Money or Love?
Season 10's biggest twist came in the form of cold, hard cash. For the first time in Bachelor in Paradise history, couples competed for a monetary prize of up to $500,000—significantly more than other reality dating shows like Love Island USA, which offers $100,000 to its winners.
The finale presented each remaining couple with an impossible choice: money or love? In a refreshing display of romance over riches, both finalist couples chose love.
But Paradise had one more surprise in store.
Host Jesse Palmer presented each couple with three envelopes containing varying amounts of prize money. In a moment of pure chance:
- Jess and Spencer unveiled a check for $190,000
- Alexe Godin and Andrew Spencer opened $125,000
The twist? Both couples got to keep their prize money regardless of their relationship status, rewarding them for their journey while still prioritizing genuine connections.
The Road to the Finale
The path to the final two was anything but smooth. Following a dramatic format change after the fourth rose ceremony, the show transformed into a voting competition where couples had to eliminate each other week by week—a departure from the traditional format where new arrivals would shake up existing relationships.
The "Parliament of Paradise"—previously eliminated contestants—returned to have their say in who should advance. This led to explosive confrontations, particularly when Sean McLaughlin accused Kat Izzo of secretly communicating with someone back home, claiming she was sending "love letters" while on the show. Despite Dale Moss's passionate defense of his partner, the parliament ultimately voted for Jess and Spencer to advance.
Other Couples: Love Without the Ring
While Jess and Spencer were the only couple to get engaged, Season 10 saw several other successful pairings:
Alexe Godin and Andrew Spencer chose to leave Paradise as a dating couple rather than rushing into an engagement. Their mature decision to take things slow earned them respect from viewers and a substantial consolation prize of $125,000.
Other couples who left together (though eliminated before the finale):
- Dale Moss and Kat Izzo
- Brian Autz and Parisa Shifteh
- Bailey Brown and Jeremy Simon
- Sean McLaughlin and Allyshia Gupta
Notably, the Golden Bachelor contestants, despite bringing maturity and wisdom to the beach, didn't find lasting love this season. Three Golden couples formed during filming, but none resulted in engagements or confirmed relationships post-show.
