<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Next → Season 2 </Td> </Tr> <P> The first season of Bachelor in Paradise premiered on August 4, 2014, a week after season ten of The Bachelorette, with the season finale airing on September 8, 2014 . Chris Harrison reprised his role from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette as the host of the show . </P> <P> In March 2013, ABC canceled Bachelor Pad after three seasons . ABC then announced a new spin - off series, Bachelor In Paradise . The season was filmed in Tulum, Mexico . </P> <P> The first batch of contestants were revealed on June 4, 2014, but only 14 contestants were confirmed . On July 14, 2014, an additional 11 contestants were revealed, resulting in 25 contestants . </P>

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