“The best thing that has ever happened"—Bachelor in Paradise bartender Wells Adams shares his views on having Golden costars

Hannah Brown and Wells Adam from Bachelor in Paradise | Image via Instagram/ @hannahbrown
Hannah Brown and Wells Adam from Bachelor in Paradise | Image via Instagram/ @hannahbrown

As a bartender, Wells Adams had more than just cocktails to shake when Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 debuted; he also had to adjust to a cast growth. Wells acknowledges that the show reached a new level with the unique inclusion of Golden Bachelor alumni among returning younger contestants.

Thinking back on the shift in dynamics, Wells admitted,

"Honestly, them being there is like the best thing that has ever happened in ‘Paradise.’ They brought so much energy, so much fun, and now I can’t imagine ‘Paradise’ without them there."

Wells has seen firsthand how the Golden competitors defied expectations and upended relationship customs, so that's not just hype. Their presence added knowledge and new excitement to the villa's emotional ambiance, from deep conversations between generations to vibrant early pool parties.

This Bachelor in Paradise season is different "for better and for worse," according to Wells, who has been serving beverages and giving guidance to the participants since 2017. The energy levels are off the charts. Wells stays at the center, directing, planning, and celebrating every connection as the series takes place in Costa Rica, complete with air-conditioned rooms and a lively cast of two generations.


How the new bar duo Wells Adams & Hannah Brown elevate Bachelor in Paradise Season 10

Wells Adams on the golden generation boost in Bachelor in Paradise

The return of Golden Bachelor graduates is hailed as a game-changing change for Paradise with returning bartender veteran Wells Adams. He observes that their experienced presence adds a new dynamic. He said,

"They drank a lot more. They are seasoned. They know how to drink. They all drank like old people drink, which is to avoid a hangover."

Wells claims that in addition to boosting the intensity, the older actors evoked nostalgia for the things that make Paradise unique, such as genuine talks, unexpected connections, and the ideal ratio of intense emotion to wild exhilaration. He feels that their participation enhances the show's emotional terrain, giving it a sense of familiarity while also seeming fresh.


Hannah Brown’s role as 'Paradise Concierge' in Bachelor in Paradise

Hannah Brown, a former Bachelorette who is new to the bar industry, takes a place next to Wells', adding warmth and insight to Bachelor in Paradise. She opened up about how she would like to share her experience,

"I have learned so much about myself. I really do feel like if I would have known the things I know now… that I would have done things a lot differently and maybe could have had a different ending to my story."

Hannah wants to be a listening ear while guiding the cast members through their emotions. She gives competitors the kind of guidance that only someone who has been on the same path and tripped along it can provide by fusing empathy with insider knowledge. Additionally, her exuberant presence guarantees that the bar is a place for connection, comfort, and revelation rather than just drinking.


Head to ABC to watch the Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 premiere episode.

Edited by Sangeeta Mathew