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2 ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA By Kyla Brewer TV Media L ove is in the air, at least in prime time. After a yearlong hiatus, one reality TV show is about to put the sizzle back in summer with some serious guilty-pleasure TV. Men and women travel to sunny Mexico, where they'll get to know each other against the backdrop of a luxurious tropical resort in the Season 7 premiere of "Bachelor in Paradise," airing Monday, Aug. 16, on ABC. All of the contestants are alumni of either "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette," and they're look- ing for another shot at finding love (or even just a little romance). However, the reality TV competition series will leave some players out in the cold as they are eliminated each week to make way for new potential love matches. Things will look a little differ- ent this time around for returning fans of the show. While filming once again took place at an exclusive resort in Mexico, it was announced in June that longtime Bachelor Nation host Chris Harrison ("Who Wants to Be a Millionaire") had left the fran- chise for good. Luckily, some celebrities will be stepping in to guest host "Bachelor in Paradise" this season. The big news is that former "Saturday Night Live" cast mem- ber David Spade, who's been a fan of The Bachelor franchise for quite a while, has signed on as a guest host. The comedian talked about his love for "The Bachelor" in a 2019 interview on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" "I do watch it. I do Instagram stories about it. I think it's hilari- ous," Spade told Kimmel. When the host praised him for his Instagram stories, Spade added: "They're more R-rated." Spade is a huge "get" for The Bachelor franchise. The Hollywood star's film credits include "Tommy Boy" (1995), "Joe Dirt" (2001), "The Do-Over" (2016) and "The Wrong Missy" (2020). He's also starred in sit- coms "Just Shoot Me" and "Rules of Engagement," among others, and hosts the late-night talk show "Lights Out With David Spade." Spade will share hosting duties with a number of other celebs. Broadway actor Tituss Burgess, best known to TV view- ers for his role as Titus in the Netflix comedy "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," will also serve as a Season 7 guest host. 'N Sync's Lance Bass ("On the Line," 2001) will appear as host, too, as will rapper Lil Jon (known for the 2013 party anthem "Turn Down For What"). Wells Adams, who attempted to woo JoJo Fletcher as a contes- tant in Season 12 of "The Bachelorette," will have a part in this season's "Bachelor in Paradise," too. Serving as the "Bachelor in Paradise" bartender since Season 4, a role which he will continue in Season 7, this time around he will be the show's "master of ceremonies" over the rose eliminations as well. He's also slated to guest host one of Season 7's episodes. In an exclusive interview with Us Magazine in July, Adams expressed his excitement about the newest season. "There's love, there's romance. There's a lot of drama, you know, it's got everything," Adams said. "The drinks are bad, the advice is worse, but the bar is open. There are some twists and turns that I was shocked by and I never thought would ever happen on the show. And I think people are really, really going to love this season." After a long wait, Bachelor fans are probably looking for- ward to new episodes featuring some of their favorite contes- tants. Season 6 of "Bachelor in Paradise" wrapped in September 2019, but COVID-19 delayed Season 7 until this year. Collectively, four seasons of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" have aired since the last "Bachelor in Paradise," meaning producers had plenty of (more than 100!) potential cast members to choose from. As a result, some of the most memo- rable players in Bachelor history will hit the beach this season. ABC announced 19 members of the "Bachelor in Paradise" cast in July. The women of Season 7 include "The Bachelor" alums Abigail Heringer (Season 25), Deandra Kanu (Season 24), Jessenia Cruz (Season 25), Kelsey Weir (Season 24), Mari Pepin- Solis (Season 25), Maurissa Gunn (Season 24), Natasha Parker (Season 24), Serena Chew (Season 25), Serena Pitt (Season 25), Tahzjuan Hawkins (Season 23), Tammy Ly (Season 24), Victoria Larson (Season 25) and Victoria Paul (Season 24). The men include "The Bachelorette" alums Brendan Morais (Season 16), Ivan Hall (Season 16), Joe Amabile (Season 14), Karl Smith (Season 17), Kenny Braasch (Season 16) and Noah Erb (Season 16). YMCA 2 x 2" Pear Tree Gallery 3 x 2" On the Cover David Spade among roster of guest hosts of "Bachelor in Paradise" 'Bachelor in Paradise' returns to ABC Chase Center 3 x 2" American Legion Post 60 2 x 3" Thrifty Muffler 2 x 2.5" 230 Burlington Avenue Logansport 574-992-8038 Tired of Shopping Around for THE Right Mechanic? BRAKE SPECIAL $89.95 PER AXLE. FOR MOST CARS AND TRUCKS Give us an opportunity to earn your business! "We do it Better for Less!"

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