Okay, but can we talk about the latest twist in the Bachelor in Paradise saga? 😍 This season has definitely been a bit of a snooze-fest, right? Just when we thought it couldn’t get any more lackluster, along come Sam McKinney and Alli Jo Hinkes, the latest couple to steal our hearts. While the beach has been full of awkward moments (*ahem* Justin Glaze), this duo has emerged as the first official couple from season 10. But here’s the kicker: they didn’t even meet in Paradise! 🏖️
How did they become a couple?
Alright, so here’s the tea. Despite both being contestants on Bachelor in Paradise this summer, their paths never actually crossed on the show. Sam made a splash by arriving in Costa Rica on Day 1 but was sent packing after the first rose ceremony. Talk about a short stay! Alli Jo, on the other hand, didn’t fare much better—she entered the scene in Week 2 but left that very same week. Talk about a missed connection, right? 😅
They both exited BiP single, but it seems like they didn’t stay that way for long! Just a few days ago, they made their romance Instagram-official, and let me tell you, the photos were dripping with PDA. Sam captioned their post, “Sometimes… You gotta do it your damn self,” followed by some serious couple vibes. Alli Jo chimed in with, “Didn’t need a beach to find my paradise ❤️ main thing energy baby!” Now, that’s how you make a statement! 💖
The mystery behind their romance
Now, here’s where it gets juicy. We’re all dying to know: when did this romance actually kick off? Were they cozying up in a hotel before or after filming? Or is this just another classic case of the Bachelor Nation magic working its wonders? 🤔
Whatever the timeline may be, it seems like they’ve got their fellow Bachelor alums cheering them on. BiP host Jesse Palmer was all about it, commenting “It happened?!?!?!” followed by some heart-eye emojis. And how could we forget Kathy Swarts’ cheeky remark: “If you want something done the right way, do it yourself 😂😍.” It’s honestly a vibe seeing the Bachelor family come together to celebrate love, don’t you think?
The community’s reaction
But wait, there’s more! Susie Evans, who had her own dramatic moments on BiP this season, shared her excitement too, saying, “Crying in the club over here 🫶 love this for y’all.” And let’s not overlook Juliana Pasquarosa, who had a stint on Grant Ellis’ Bachelor season alongside Alli Jo. Her comment, “The main thing is officially the main thing bb,” perfectly sums up the sentiment! ✨
It’s really heartwarming to see such support among contestants. It makes you wonder if any of the other singles from this season will find their happy endings too. Who else thinks there might be more couples lurking in the shadows? 🤫
In the world of reality TV, where relationships are often tested, it’s refreshing to see a genuine connection blossom, even if it happened off-screen. So, here’s to Sam and Alli Jo, proving that sometimes, love doesn’t need a reality show backdrop to flourish! Cheers to their love story! 🥂
