Bachelor in Paradise will feature the franchise’s first same-sex couple
At the end of the Men Tell All episode of The Bachelorette on Monday night, July 23rd, ABC aired a new promo for Bachelor in Paradise—and folks, we’re in for one drama-filled summer. Aside from the hookups, heartbreak, and “more crying than ever before,” this upcoming sixth season will feature a same-sex couple for the first time in Bachelor history. Yes! It’s finally happening. In the teaser, fan-favorite contestant Demi Burnett is seen passionately kissing another woman from the cast.
"I don't care who sees this," she tells the camera as viewers are shown footage of her and a mystery woman making out on a bed. "I know that I love this girl. I'm just so happy that I found her, and I can definitely picture being with her for the rest of my life."
However, Burnett’s love story might get a little complicated when she’s caught kissing castmate Derek Peth in a hot tub. It’s unclear how this will all play out, but the 24-year-old is later seen tearfully telling the woman, “I just don’t wanna lose you.”
Check out the dramatic new Bachelor in Paradise trailer below:
We have SO MANY QUESTIONS. Meet us on the beach for #BachelorInParadise in 2 weeks! pic.twitter.com/FB811f1Ckc
— Bachelor in Paradise (@BachParadise) July 23, 2019
Like us, you must be wondering, Who is the mystery woman? Unfortunately, ABC probably won’t reveal her identity for now, but Burnett did address her sexuality after the BiP teaser was released, simply tweeting, “Spoiler alert: I’m a queer queen.”
Spoiler alert: I’m a queer queen 👸🏼💕🌈 #BachelorInParadise
— Demi Burnett (@demi_burnett) July 23, 2019
Her fellow Bachelor alums quickly showed their support on Twitter.
My fucking girl 💓 beautiful inside and out and love you for it 🌈 https://t.co/dXyabbj20o
— Onyeka Ehie (@onyekaehie) July 23, 2019
YOURE A FKN QUEEN ALL AROUND 💕
— Kristina Schulman (@kristinaschulma) July 23, 2019
You are an absolute queen and I love you so freaking much ❤️
— Caelynn Miller-Keyes (@caelynnmk) July 23, 2019
we stan. https://t.co/dsAbGQfcxj
— Katie Morton (@hellokatiemo) July 23, 2019
Spoiler alert… we love you, no matter who you love. Because love… is LOVE!!! Proud of you and proud of your truth and the courage to share that with the world!!
And this Cougar will come at anyone who doesn’t show you graciousness for your bravery!!
— Elyse (@ElyseDehlbom) July 23, 2019
As did Bachelor Nation, who praised Burnett for coming out as bisexual: false
Me watching the bachelor in paradise sneak peek and realizing Demi is Bi #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/guMzIK6F8S
— erin (@erinw603) July 23, 2019
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DEMI FALLS IN LOVE WITH A GIRL #thebachelorette #bachelorinparadise pic.twitter.com/E49QBgzD5u
— yaz ❥ seeing harry! (@LOKIHEIM) July 23, 2019
The new season of Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays beginning August 5 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
