Bachelor in Paradise: What are Jess Edwards and Spencer Conley’s upcoming plans? 

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Bachelor in Paradise season 10 concluded with its most successful love story yet. The reality dating show brings former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants to a tropical location where they compete for love and money. This season's finale on September 2 featured a major twist when couples had to choose between love and cash prizes.

Jess Edwards and Spencer Conley emerged as the season's only engaged couple after their time in Costa Rica. Their journey stood out among the 16 final contestants who formed romantic connections on the beach. Host Jesse Palmer rewarded their commitment with a special opportunity to win money alongside their engagement. The couple pulled an envelope stuffed with $190,000, turning their love story into a jackpot moment.

Since the Bachelor in Paradise cameras stopped rolling in May, they’ve been juggling a long-distance setup between San Diego and Dallas. But instead of letting the miles pull them apart, they’ve been busy mapping out their future. From wedding talks to figuring out who’s packing their bags first, their Paradise spark is clearly surviving real-world hurdles and slowly shaping into an actual shared life.

Bachelor in Paradise: What’s going on in Jess and Spencer’s lives right now?

Jess and Spencer have been splitting time between two cities since leaving Costa Rica. She travels from her San Diego home to visit Spencer in Dallas regularly. The couple credits their $190,000 prize money with giving them freedom to focus entirely on their relationship.

"It has given us an opportunity to just focus on our relationship and spend so much time together," Spencer told People magazine.

This financial cushion has allowed them to travel frequently without worrying about work schedules or expenses. They've used this time to build a stronger foundation outside the show's environment. ABC confirmed that both contestants have met each other's families. This step represents significant progress in their relationship development beyond the Paradise bubble.

Jess will relocate to Dallas in 2026, marking a major commitment to their future together. The move represents a significant decision for someone who previously expressed concerns about relocating for relationships.

"I'm super excited," Jess shared about the upcoming change.

She admitted feeling hesitant initially since a similar arrangement failed in a previous relationship. The couple considered other options, including San Diego, before settling on Dallas.

Jess said moving to Texas felt like the smartest step for their future, even if it meant big adjustments. She and Spencer have been figuring out how their work and daily lives may fit together while keeping wedding planning relatively simple. They want to see where life takes them rather than set deadlines.

The pair decided to discuss wedding plans again in the autumn of 2025, with the possibility of beginning preparations in 2026. Spencer quipped that before making any major decisions, he prefers something simple, such as an actual date at the movies.

What does this mean for Bachelor in Paradise?

Their Bachelor in Paradise connection formed immediately and remained strong throughout filming. Spencer initially showed deeper feelings, but Jess eventually matched his commitment level.

The couple now focuses on creating normal relationship experiences outside the show's manufactured environment. Simple activities like movies and walks represent their immediate priorities.

Their success story offers hope for other Paradise couples struggling with post-show transitions. Jess and Spencer demonstrate how reality TV relationships can evolve into lasting partnerships with proper communication and realistic planning.


You can watch Bachelor in Paradise on ABC and stream it the next day on Hulu.

Edited by Sroban Ghosh