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Rebuilding Paradise: Nonprofit's $500 'defensible space' grants help cut residents' insurance costs
Five years after the 2018 Camp Fire killed 85 people and destroyed 90% of the homes here, residents of Paradise, California, face a new struggle: Finding homeowner's insurance.
State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home policies in California in latest blow to state insurance market
Insurance giant State Farm says it will discontinue coverage for 72,000 houses and apartments in California starting this summer.
Warm weather brings a taste of spring to central and western United States
A warm front is sweeping springlike weather across a large swath of the country in what is usually one of the coldest months of the year.
5 years after California's deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
Paradise is still recovering five years after a wildfire destroyed most of the northern California town.
How are people supposed to rebuild Paradise, California, when nobody can afford home insurance?
Efforts to rebuild a California town nearly wiped out by wildfire five years ago are being stymied by high home insurance costs.
California town of Paradise deploys warning sirens as 5-year anniversary of deadly fire approaches
Officials in the Northern California town of Paradise have begun installing and testing warning sirens to deploy in the event of another wildfire or other natural disaster.
They lost everything in the Paradise fire. Now they're reliving their grief as fires rage in Hawaii
As wildfires tear through the Hawaiian island of Maui, residents of a Northern California town are reliving their own harrowing experience with a similar conflagration.
Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue
A judge has ruled that the U.S. Forest Service can keep using chemical retardant dropped from aircraft to fight wildfires, despite finding that the practice pollutes streams in western states in violation of federal law.
Judge to weigh limits for aerial fire retardant in wildfires
A federal judge is weighing whether to severely limit the governmentโs use of aerial fire retardant to combat wildfires following arguments by environmentalists who are concerned about water pollution.
Hard cleanup: Montana train derailment spills beer and clay
Crews could face a difficult task cleaning up a 25-car train derailment in western Montana that spilled numerous cases of beer as well as powdered clay beside a scenic river.
Body of 7-year-old Texas girl found, FedEx driver arrested
A 7-year-old Texas girl has been found dead two days after being reported missing, and a FedEx driver who made a delivery to her home shortly before she disappeared was arrested in her death.
California wildfire flares but within line crews have built
Californiaโs largest wildfire so far this year is flaring up, but authorities say it's because flames are chewing through unburned islands of vegetation within a perimeter that firefighters have built.
Federal agencies fall short of Trump forest protection goals
Gavin Newsom of doing a โterrible jobโ of forest protection, his own agencies fell short of his goals for federal lands in 2019. They treated a combined 6,736 square miles (17,446 square kilometers) โ just over half of the 13,203 square miles (34,196 square kilometers) the president sought, according to government data. It jumped to 8,505 square miles (22,027 square kilometers) in 2016 โ President Barack Obama's last year in office. Under Trump, the treated area has gone from 6,367 square miles (16,490 square kilometers) in 2017 to nearly 7,336 square miles (19,000 square kilometers) in 2018. Last year it was up to 6,736 square miles (17,446 square kilometers).
Desperately fleeing the burning hills in Northern California
Flames shoot from a window as the Bear Fire burns through the Berry Creek area of Butte County, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. Dozens of wildfires have been burning for weeks across California and the U.S. West, most sparked by lightning strikes. Smaller mountain communities such as Berry Creek and Feather Falls were quickly overwhelmed. Millicent Catarancuic's 5-acre property in Berry Creek was a rescue shelter of sorts. Gonzalez knew the area was clear of trees and close to the water and told the drivers caught in the jam getting out of Berry Creek to follow him.
Amid smoke and ash, wildfire-scarred Paradise rebuilds
FILE - This Dec. 3, 2018, file photo shows homes leveled by the Camp Fire line Valley Ridge Drive in Paradise, Calif. The fire never made it to Paradise as other foothill communities bore the terrible brunt, suffering thousands of destroyed structures. The 2018 fire struck two weeks before Thanksgiving, destroyed roughly 19,000 structures in and around Paradise and killed 85 people. But that law is set to expire at the end of the year, and it's unclear if the town council will extend it because of opposition from homeowners. Three of the five town council seats are on the ballot, and 15 people are running for them.
California wildfire explodes, burning across 25 miles in day
Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, said the fire had conservatively burned about 400 square miles (1,036 square kilometers) in 24 hours. The fire had been 62 square miles (160 square kilometers) and 50% contained before it grew more than sixfold. In Southern California, fires burned in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. ___Melley reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press writers John Antczak in Los Angeles and Olga R. Rodriguez in San Francisco contributed to this report.
Explosive wildfires across California stoked by fierce winds
The blaze, part of the lightning-sparked North Complex, expanded at a critical rate of spread as winds buffeted the region. In California, winds stoked unprecedented numbers of fires that have forced rescues and evacuations. Diminishing winds were possible by Thursday, bringing some relief to the ongoing fires and fire weather threat, forecasters said. Helicopters have been used in recent days to rescue hundreds of people stranded in the burning Sierra National Forest, where a fire has destroyed 365 buildings, including at least 45 homes. In Southern California, fires burned in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties.
'Bachelor in Paradise' Couple Tayshia Adams and John Paul Jones Split
Tayshia Adams and John Paul Jones are going their separate ways. The Bachelor in Paradise couple have broken up, Adams revealed on Instagram on Wednesday. The news comes six weeks after fans saw Adams and John Paul Jones give things another shot on the BiP season six finale; she had previously broken up with him on the beach, but decided to try to get him back. "Paradise was just the most emotionally traumatic experience I've ever been through, and that just kind of compounded everything," he shared. RELATED CONTENT:'BiP' Couple John Paul Jones and Tayshia Adams on How They'll Make It Work'Bachelor in Paradise': Tayshia Adams Explains Her Breakup With John Paul Jones (Exclusive)
'BiP' Stars Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty's Relationship 'Extremely
Fans are speculating that Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty may have broken up following their historic engagement on season six of the ABC dating show. "I cant get over how STUNNING my future wifey is ," Haggerty wrote at the time. Burnett wrote, "Love whoever the hell you want ," on her post. Burnett revealed on the season six premiere of Paradise that she was queer and had been casually dating a woman. RELATED CONTENT:Tanner Tolbert Talks Burying the Hatchet With Demi Burnett After 'Bachelor in Paradise' Drama (Exclusive)Demi Burnett Wants to Get Married on 'Bachelor in Paradise' Next Summer 'If It's Free' (Exclusive)
'BiP' Alum Danielle Lombard on Whether She Would Have Lived the Van Life With Ex Dean
Now, he's got a mustache, a podcast and a successful relationship with Caelynn Miller-Keyes. So, what does Lombard think of Unglert's new lifestyle? The Bachelor alum doesn't necessarily think she would have been down with the van life. Miller-Keyes broke down her and Unglert's van life while speaking with ET earlier this month. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor In Paradise' Alum Caelynn Miller-Keyes on Living in a Van With Dean Unglert (Exclusive)'BiP' Star Blake Horstmann on His 'Complete Breakdown' After Releasing Caelynn Miller-Keyes Texts (Exclusive)
Fires force Calif. governor to declare statewide emergency
Gavin Newsom to declare a statewide emergency. He issued a proclamation saying the "fire weather conditions are unprecedented due to the scale, scope, wind speed and dry fuel conditions." That fire grew so quickly authorities increased evacuation orders to cover 180,000 people in Sonoma County, the sheriff's office said. In San Francisco proper, winds blew with such force that authorities advised motorists not to drive campers and trailers across the San Francisco Bridge. The company has made preventive shutoffs all over northern and central California in recent weeks, but this one could be the largest.
'Bachelor in Paradise' Alums Connor Saeli and Whitney Fransway Split: Where All the Season
The sixth season of Bachelor in Paradise has officially come to an end! Paradise didn't last for everyone once they left the beach, though, as several pairs have already called it quits. Connor Saeli and Whitney Fransway: SplitThough Saeli said he and Fransway were still dating on the Bachelor in Paradise reunion show, the couple of two months has since called it quits. Dean Unglert and Caelynn Miller-Keyes: DatingOne of BiP's most dramatic storylines ended with a happy relationship, as Miller-Keyes has taken up (part-time) residence in Unglert's much-discussed van. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor in Paradise' Finale: Breaking Down the Blake Drama, a Surprise Proposal and New 'Bachelor' RevealDemi Burnett Wants to Get Married on 'Bachelor in Paradise' Next Summer 'If It's Free' (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise' Fan Favorite Derek Peth Reacts to Peter Weber Being Cast as 'The Bachelor' (Exclusive)
Why Ben Higgins Thinks New 'Bachelor' Peter Weber Is 'Sneaky' (Exclusive)
Ben Higgins thinks Peter Weber'sBachelor season will be full of surprises. "Peter is... he's sneaky," Higgins said. While some fans had been hoping for other men to get the gig, like Mike Johnson or Derek Peth, both of whom appeared on Bachelor in Paradise this season, Higgins thinks Weber will be "loved" as the Bachelor. As for comparisons viewers have drawn between Weber and Bachelors past, Higgins sort of sees it. [He's] super open about where his head's at, and what he's feeling, and that's just not what you see from a lot of people," he expressed.
'BiP': Hannah Godwin Sets the Record Straight on What Happened With Blake Horstmann in
Hannah Godwin found herself embroiled in drama this season on Bachelor in Paradise, and it all (kind of) started with a trip to Birmingham. Early on this season, the blonde beauty was entertaining possible romances with three different men: Wills Reid, Dylan Barbour and Blake Horstmann. The 24-year-old said Horstmann told her he canceled his flight after she told him it seemed "a little shady." Godwin and Horstmann ended his Birmingham visit with a kiss, and she gave him a chance romantically in Paradise. I see potential with you, so I definitely wanted to let you know,'" Godwin said, adding that her perspective of the situation was completely warped from reality.
Demi Burnett Wants to Get Married on 'Bachelor in Paradise' Next Summer 'If It's
Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty could be married by next summer. "Bachelor World moves fast, but then the engagement, that's whenever people actually, like, take the time to be slow about it," Burnett said. Burnett revealed on the season premiere of Paradise that she was queer and had been casually dating a woman. As for how the couple hopes the Bachelor franchise handles same-sex relationships going forward, Burnett said she doesn't want to "carry the torch." 'The Bachelor' Announces Potential Season 24 Contestants Before Naming the Bachelor HimselfInside the 'Bachelor' Franchise's Complicated Journey to Sex Positivity
'BiP' Couple Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour Are Moving in Together After Engagement
Dylan Barbour was all in on Hannah Godwin from day one of Bachelor in Paradise -- and it worked out in his favor. Once Godwin and Barbour had their first official date, it was smooth sailing... until his proposal. Godwin had been vocal about wanting her family's approval before getting engaged, which Barbour didn't get before popping the question. I know my family's gonna love him and I know I'm gonna do something for me for once and follow my heart,'" she recalled. But it just happened and I can't wait to spend literally every single day with him.
'BiP' Couple John Paul Jones and Tayshia Adams on How They'll Make It Work (Exclusive
John Paul Jones and Tayshia Adams are back together! Though they were perhaps the most unlikely couple on the show, Adams told ET that she just couldn't move on from the 24-year-old financial analyst (yes, that's JPJ's real job). Adams told him she couldn't see them working long-term, right after he professed his love for her. JPJ told ET that he didn't offer the couple an apology for his behavior at their wedding because he hasn't "really thought about it." RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor in Paradise': Tayshia Adams Explains Her Breakup With John Paul Jones (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise' Star Dylan Barbour on Pal Tyler Cameron's Relationship With Gigi Hadid'Bachelor in Paradise': The Franchise Sees Its Most Brutal Rejection Yet
'The Bachelor': Peter Weber Announced As Next Franchise Lead
After weeks of speculation, Peter Weber has nabbed the coveted role of Bachelor, Chris Harrison announced during Tuesday night's Bachelor in Paradise finale. The 28-year-old Delta pilot -- a fan favorite from Hannah Brown's season of The Bachelorette -- emerged during Paradise's reunion show when the news was revealed. Weber won fans over during Brown's season, though his appearance on the show wasn't without scandal. Harrison previously teased that the next franchise lead would not be announced during Brown's live two-night finale -- a seemingly good decision for the series. RELATED CONTENT:Why Wells Adams Thinks Mike Johnson Isn't Ready to Be 'The Bachelor' (Exclusive)'The Bachelor': Peter Weber, Mike Johnson, Derek Peth and Tyler Cameron's Chances to Be Our Next LeadWhy 'The Bachelor' Won't Be Announced During Hannah Brown's 'Bachelorette' Finale
'Bachelor in Paradise': Here's Who Got Engaged!
Three couples decided to take their relationships to the next level on Tuesday's season six finale of Bachelor in Paradise... but it wasn't without some drama. The six-time Bachelor franchise star decided he wanted this season to be his last -- so he got down on one knee. Dylan and HannahAfter that Wells and Blake drama at the beginning of Paradise, Hannah decided that Dylan was the man for her. On Tuesday's finale, Demi and Kristian decided to cement their love for each other, and Demi proposed! 'Bachelor in Paradise': Blake Says He's Still Going to Stagecoach in First Post Since Caelynn Bombshell
Inside the 'Bachelor' Franchise's Complicated Journey to Sex Positivity (Exclusive)
We were all very much taken aback," Chris Harrison previously told ET during Underwood's season. Miller-Keyes, meanwhile, later told ET that she was happy to have made such an impact. Indeed, sex became a theme of Bristowe's 2015 Bachelorette season, after she also slept with Viall -- though this time, it was before the fantasy suites. "It felt like, this is a great story, no matter who it was," Mills told ET. I think it is just bleeding over," Harrison told ET.
'BiP': Derek Peth Sets the Record Straight on JPJ's Claims He Hooked Up With a
Derek Peth is ready to set the record straight. As Peth told ET's Lauren Zima at the show's season six finale taping, he was caught off guard by JPJ's attack -- but is now ready to tell it like it is. "I thought at first we were going to sit down and have a nice conversation," Peth confessed. Among the accusations JPJ slung at Peth during Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson's wedding was a claim that Peth boasted about hooking up with fans of his podcast. Peth and JPJ will come face-to-face at Bachelor in Paradise's big finale, airing Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
Ben Higgins on Whether He's Ready for Marriage With Girlfriend Jessica Clarke (Exclusive)
"Jess is the best," he raved of his girlfriend, Jessica Clarke. Higgins revealed his relationship with Clarke to fans in February, nearly two years after he and Lauren Bushnell ended their engagement. "I love Jessica Clarke. Bachelor in Paradise season six concludes Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:Ben Higgins Shares Emotional Moment With Girlfriend at Jared Haibon and Ashley Iaconetti's WeddingBen Higgins to Host 'Bachelor Live on Stage': What Is the Franchise's New Show?
'Bachelor in Paradise' Sneak Peek: Demi Breaks Down as Kristian Gets 'Flirty'
Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty have seemingly been the most solid couple on Bachelor in Paradise -- but it all changes this week. ET's exclusive sneak peek at Monday night's episode sees Demi's struggle with PDA and concerns over Kristian getting "flirty" with other women. I don't want to see that," Demi tells the camera, as shots of Kristian getting close with Katie, Tayshia and Kristina play. Then, while dating Derek Peth on Paradise, Demi realized that she wanted to pursue a relationship with Kristian exclusively, and production brought her on the show. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelorette' Star Mike Johnson Comments on Demi Lovato's Inspiring Bikini PicInside 'BiP' Star Demi Burnett's Relationship With Kristian Haggerty'Bachelor in Paradise': Demi Burnett on Whether Derek Peth Should Be 'The Bachelor' (Exclusive)
Derek Peth Slams John Paul Jones' 'Attempt to Save Face' After the 'Bachelor in
Derek Peth isn't ready to forgive John Paul Jones just yet. Peth's comment was in reference to Jones telling him, "Don't insult my intelligence, Derek!" While Peth wasn't receptive to Jones' apology, other BiP stars commented in support of him. Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor in Paradise': One Man Shockingly Leaves the Show After Another Heartbreaking Split'Bachelor in Paradise': JPJ Explodes on Derek at Chris and Krystal's Wedding'Bachelor in Paradise' Star Derek Peth 'Open' to Becoming Next 'Bachelor,' Source Says
'Bachelor in Paradise': Wells Adams on the Worst Mistake Blake Horstmann Made (Exclusive)
Wells Adams thinks Blake Horstmann and Dean Unglert are "neck and neck" for the title of biggest Bachelor in Paradisef**kboy. As for how Horstmann should handle himself on the upcoming Paradise reunion show, Adams thinks he needs to "own what he did." I think he needs to be like, 'Listen, guys, I made a lot of bad decisions,'" he advised. Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:Why Wells Adams Thinks Mike Johnson Isn't Ready to Be 'The Bachelor' (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise' Stars Chris Randone & Krystal Nielson Almost Broke Up Before Their Wedding (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise': ET Will Be Live Blogging Episode 8 -- and Chris & Krystal's Wedding!
Why Wells Adams Thinks Mike Johnson Isn't Ready to Be 'The Bachelor' (Exclusive)
"For Mike, I don't really know," Adams told ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday. "There's a lot of pressures that go on around it, and I wonder if they're like, 'He's great, but he's not ready for that quite yet,'" he added of Johnson. "If that's not, like, Bachelor [material], then I don't know what is," he added. Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. 'BiP's Chris Randone Says Mike Johnson Made This Critical Mistake If He Hoped to Become 'Bachelor' (Exclusive)
Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson Slam JPJ's 'Scary' Fight With Derek at Their
Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson wanted their wedding to be perfect -- but it seems John Paul Jones got in the way. JPJ is seen violently yelling in Derek Peth's face, for no good reason, according to the newlyweds. Chris and Krystal were taking wedding photos during the altercation, but his mother saw the whole thing -- and was "scared." Chris and Krystal have nothing but good things to say about the "class and composure" of Derek, whom they had dinner with on Sunday night. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor in Paradise' Stars Chris Randone & Krystal Nielson Almost Broke Up Before Their Wedding (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise': ET Will Be Live Blogging Episode 8 -- and Chris & Krystal's Wedding!
Cassie Randolph Defends Colton Underwood After He's Called a Bad Kisser on 'BiP'
Cassie Randolph is sticking up for her man! Following Monday night's episode of Bachelor in Paradise, Randolph took to Twitter to share a gif of herself kissing her boyfriend, Colton Underwood. "Kiss me dammit you good kisser you," she wrote alongside the sweet clip. kiss me dammit you good kisser you pic.twitter.com/MAq74XxH33 Cassie Randolph (@CassieRandolph) August 27, 2019The timely tweet came after some current BiP cast members implied that Underwood wasn't the best kisser when he was the Bachelor. When Tayshia Adams walked up and joined the group someone asked her, "Was Colton a good kisser?"
'Bachelor in Paradise' Stars Chris Randone & Krystal Nielson Almost Broke Up Before
Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson almost didn't make it down the aisle. Nielson, who appeared on Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season of The Bachelor in 2018, and Randone, who competed for Becca Kufrin's heart on The Bachelorette the same year, both entered Bachelor in Paradise last summer as villains from their respective seasons. Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor in Paradise': ET Will Be Live Blogging Episode 8 -- and Chris & Krystal's Wedding! Krystal Nielson Says Hannah Brown Was 'Hurt' by Tyler Cameron Moving on With Gigi Hadid (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise' Couple Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson Are Trying for a Baby (Exclusive)
Krystal Nielson Says Hannah Brown Was 'Hurt' by Tyler Cameron Moving on With Gigi Hadid
Krystal Nielson offered some sage advice to Hannah Brown after Tyler Cameron moved on with Gigi Hadid. "She felt a little hurt with Tyler," Nielson shared of Brown's attitude at ABC's Television Critics Association party on Aug. 5. Brown asked Cameron out for a drink on her season finale of The Bachelorette last month, after ending her engagement to Wyatt. While speaking with ET before ABC's TCA party, Brown said she still had feelings for Cameron, but noted they were both single. It's OK to open up your heart and share you're hurt and struggling," Nielson told ET.
'BiP' Star Chris Randone Says Mike Johnson Missed This Moment to Make His Case for '
Mike Johnson may be a contender for Bachelor -- but Chris Randone says he missed a major moment to secure himself the gig. "I think Mike would be a great Bachelor... and we can make history with that," Randone noted, explaining Johnson would be the first black Bachelor. He was just heartbroken, and that gave us the side of Colton we never really saw," Randone shared. Also in the running for the gig is Peter Weber, but Randone and Nielson both think that Peth is the more compelling choice. RELATED CONTENT:'The Bachelor': Peter Weber, Mike Johnson, Derek Peth and Tyler Cameron's Chances to Be Our Next Lead'Bachelor in Paradise': ET Will Be Live Blogging Episode 7!
Why Amanda Stanton Says She'll 'Never' Return to 'Bachelor in Paradise'
Third time won't be the charm for Amanda Stanton on Bachelor in Paradise -- because she'll "never" go back. Stanton got engaged to Josh Murray on Paradise in 2016, but split later that year. Stanton started dating Bobby Jacobs in early 2018, though they split in April, after just over a year of dating. After her split from Jacobs, Stanton found herself at Stagecoach -- where she coincidentally met Horstmann. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor' Alum Amanda Stanton on Why Josh Murray Was Her Hardest Breakup (Exclusive)Amanda Stanton Wasn't 'Surprised' By Josh Murray and Robby Hayes' Lindsie Chrisley Drama (Exclusive)'Bachelorette' Alum Josh Murray's Ex-Fiancees Andi Dorfman and Amanda Stanton Pose Together at Stagecoach
'BiP': Demi Burnett on Kristian Haggerty Relationship: How They Met & Why They Stayed
The 24-year-old Bachelor in Paradise star became the first contestant to showcase their same-sex relationship in the Bachelor franchise when a woman she was dating, Kristian Haggerty, showed up on Tuesday's episode of BiP. I didn't know these girls," she recalled. The Texas native (who recently moved to Los Angeles) met Haggerty through fellow Bachelor alum Catherine Agro, who is Haggerty's roommate. Burnett discussed her relationship with Haggerty (but didn't name her) during an emotional conversation with Hannah Brown on the season premiere of Bachelor in Paradise. Upon seeing Haggerty, Burnett decided things weren't working with Peth, and decided to pursue a relationship with Haggerty exclusively.
Colton Underwood Responds to 'Ignorant' Tweet About Ex Demi Burnett Dating a Woman
Colton Underwood is supporting Demi Burnett. Throughout this season of Bachelor in Paradise, 24-year-old Burnett has been opening up about her relationship with a woman, Kristian Haggerty, prior to appearing on the series. "I don't blame for [sic] @demi_burnett for wanting to date / fall in love with a girl after @colton," the user wrote. Underwood, who's currently dating Cassie Randolph, shut down the comment by replying, "It's sad that this is your take away in all of this." Your response is ignorant https://t.co/RDWxxlAPmu Colton Underwood (@colton) August 21, 2019Prior to the premiere of BIP, ET's Lauren Zima caught up with Burnett who promised that fans could look forward to some intense drama over the course of the season.
'Bachelor in Paradise' Star Derek Peth 'Open' to Becoming Next '
One door closed for Derek Peth on Tuesday night's episode of Bachelor in Paradise -- but has another opened? Peth first appeared on JoJo Fletcher's season of The Bachelorette in 2016, and later got engaged to Taylor Nolan on season four of Bachelor in Paradise. As for whether Peth would sign on to become Bachelor, ET's source says, "He's in a good place. #DerekForBachelor LaurenZa (@MrsLZ) August 20, 2019I could definitely jump on the Derek for Bachelor train #BachelorinParadisepic.twitter.com/TyDOCMMtIa Chels Wojo (@chelswoj) August 21, 2019Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor in Paradise': Derek Has a Level 10 Meltdown Over Demi's Choice to Pursue Kristian on the Show'Bachelor in Paradise': What to Know About Demi Burnett's Girlfriend'BiP': Does Demi's Love Crisis Open the Door for Derek As Our Next 'Bachelor'?
'Bachelor in Paradise': What to Know About Demi Burnett's Girlfriend, Kristian
Bachelor Nation, meet Kristian Haggerty! Demi Burnett's girlfriend joinedBachelor in Paradise on Tuesday night's episode, becoming one of only a handful of contestants to hit the beach without having appeared on The Bachelor or Bachelorette. Her relationship with Demi had been known to fans since Paradise's season premiere, with Demi opening up about her sexuality, and mentioning her relationship with another woman. But who exactly is the newcomer, and how did she and Demi meet? We'll learn more about Kristian when Bachelor in Paradise continues next week.
Demi Burnett Moves to Los Angeles: What It Could Mean for Her 'Bachelor in Paradise'
Demi Burnett is officially a Los Angeles resident. The Bachelor in Paradise star left her native Texas and headed to the City of Angels on Sunday, she revealed on Twitter -- but what could that mean for her Paradise romance with Derek Peth? Peth, whom Burnett is currently dating on the ABC reality show, is seen in tears in promos teasing the rest of the season. Burnett, who has been open about her relationship with a woman, Kristian, before heading off to Paradise, is meanwhile seen kissing her in teasers for the show. RELATED CONTENT:Mike Johnson Reveals What Happened With Demi Lovato'Bachelor in Paradise' Star Mike Johnson on Demi Burnett and Tanner Tolbert's Feud (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise': See Demi Get Serious With Derek About 'Feelings' For a Woman Back Home (Exclusive)
Mike Johnson on Tyler Cameron's Gigi Hadid Romance -- and What Happened With Demi Lovato
Tyler Cameron's a happy camper amid his romance with Gigi Hadid. During an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Monday, Cameron's Bachelorette co-star and friend, Mike Johnson, said he's doing well in New York City. In my dating history, I've dated women of color," Johnson elaborated to ET on Monday. As for how things work out for Johnson on Paradise, he said fans will have to "see what happens." RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor' Contender Mike Johnson Says Peter Weber Would Be the 'Safe' Choice (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise' Star Mike Johnson on Demi Burnett and Tanner Tolbert's Feud (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise' Star Mike Johnson Responds to Fan Accusing Him of Not Being 'Into Women of Color'
'Bachelor in Paradise's Demi Burnett Claps Back at Tanner Tolbert After He Compares Her to
Neither are ok #BachelorInParadise Connor Obrochta (@CObrochta33) August 14, 2019Paradise alum Tanner Tolbert also compared the pair. "To be clearI bashed Jed too," Tanner wrote, before sharing further tweets on the topic Wednesday morning. https://t.co/STE3svpq8s Tanner Tolbert (@ttolbert05) August 14, 2019"There was NO PLAN. I must have dreamt it all up then... my bad https://t.co/X1h1mluqdy Tanner Tolbert (@ttolbert05) August 14, 2019Ben Higgins addressed the differences between Demi and Jed's cases on his Almost Famous podcast. RELATED CONTENT:Hannah Brown on 'Courageous' Demi Burnett's Coming Out During 'Bachelor in Paradise' Premiere'Bachelor in Paradise': Demi Burnett Calls Season 6 a 'Dumpster Fire' (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise': Jordan and Christian Fight It Out in Physical Confrontation Over Piata
2019 Teen Choice Awards: Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams Pack on the PDA Backstage
Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams may not have walked the blue carpet together, but the Bachelor in Paradise bartender was definitely at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards to support his fiance! The Modern Family star, 28, was still glowing in the neon pink ruffled frock she rocked onstage, and Adams couldn't have looked prouder of her. The pair embraced in a sweet kiss before turning to face the camera, both with huge smiles on their faces. Adams also admitted that when it comes to wedding plans, he knows hes not the one calling the shots. RELATED CONTENT:Sarah Hyland Slays First Performance of 'Met At A Party' With Jordan McGraw at 2019 Teen Choice Awards2019 Teen Choice Awards: The Complete Winners List2019 Teen Choice Awards: Sarah Hyland Walks 1st Red Carpet Since Getting Engaged to Wells Adams
'Bachelor' Couple Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon Get Married!
Congrats to Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon! So it's really cool that he is going to perform at our wedding," Iaconetti raved. Iaconetti and Haibon revealed their romance to fans in May 2018, months after her breakup from Bachelor Winter Games star Kevin Wendt. See more on Iaconetti and Haibon in the video below, and join ET's Bachelor Nation Facebook group here. RELATED CONTENT:Ashley Iaconetti's Bachelorette Party Included a Party Bus and NKOTBAshley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon Reveal If They Would Do a Reality TV Show Again (Exclusive)Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon on When Their Friendship Turned Into a Romantic Relationship (Exclusive)
'BIP': Blake Horstmann Wanted to Hide Stagecoach Hookups to Possibly Be 'Bachelor,
Bachelor in Paradise star Blake Horstmann claimed on Instagram on Tuesday that he never ghosted Caelynn Miller-Keyes or asked her to lie about their Stagecoach hookup. According to the source, Blake may have been playing a long game to being cast as the Bachelor. According to ET's source, Blake and Caelynn's friends feel at this point, after the episodes and Blake releasing the texts, the two need to communicate. Yes, they texted, but they also had some conversations over the phone where other things were said," ET's source continues. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor in Paradise': How Caelynn Feels About Blake Sharing Alleged Text Messages'Bachelor in Paradise': Blake Calls Out Caelynn for Stagecoach Accusations -- See the Alleged Texts'Bachelor in Paradise': Blake Tries to Redeem Himself With Hannah -- and She Goes For It!
'Bachelor in Paradise': How Caelynn Miller-Keyes Feels About Blake Horstmann Sharing
Caelynn Miller-Keyes is "frustrated" that Blake Horstmann released their text messages to the public, a source tells ET. On Monday night's season premiere of Paradise, Caelynn said she thought she and Blake were in an exclusive relationship earlier this year, and that they slept together at Stagecoach in April. He also posted alleged text messages between him and Caelynn from what he said was Stagecoach. ET's source says the pair's friends don't know exactly why Caelynn seemed to go into Paradise with such a different understanding of things than Blake. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor in Paradise': Blake Calls Out Caelynn for Stagecoach Accusations -- See the Alleged Texts'Bachelor in Paradise': Blake Tries to Redeem Himself With Hannah -- and She Goes For It!
'Bachelor in Paradise': Blake Calls Out Caelynn for Stagecoach Accusations -- See the
Blake Horstmann is calling out Caelynn Miller-Keyes for her shocking allegations on Bachelor in Paradise. Caelynn said she thought she and Blake were in an exclusive relationship, and they slept together at Stagecoach in April. InstagramInstagramInstagramThen, before Paradise, Blake texts Caelynn saying he's thinking of pulling out of the show. RELATED CONTENT:'Bachelor in Paradise': Blake Tries to Redeem Himself With Hannah -- and She Goes For It! 'Bachelor in Paradise's Tayshia Adams on Blake Horstmann's 'Dirty Laundry': 'I Feel Bamboozled''BiP' Premiere: Caelynn Breaks Down Over Blake Two-Timing Her With Kristina
Hannah Brown on 'Courageous' Demi Burnett's Coming Out During 'Bachelor in
Demi Burnett came out as queer on Monday's season six premiere of Bachelor in Paradise, and Hannah Brown couldn't have been more supportive. "I'm so proud of Demi," Brown told ET at ABC's Television Critics Association summer press tour on Monday. Plot twist, it happens to be a woman," Burnett told Brown on the premiere, but noted that she and the woman weren't exclusive. "I'm proud of Demi, I'm proud of our producers, I'm proud of the way we handled it. "I love Demi... What you see with Demi is not what you get.
'Bachelor in Paradise' Couple Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson Are Trying for a Baby
Bachelor in Paradise stars Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson are hoping to expand their family soon. "We're talking about in the beginning of the year starting to try for a family," Nielson clarified. Fans saw Randone and Nielson find love and get engaged on season five of Bachelor in Paradiselast summer. According to Bachelor in Paradise's latest teaser, Randone and Nielson will soon be joined my multiple success stories from the franchise. 'Bachelorette' Hannah Brown Speaks Out After Tyler Cameron's Date With Gigi Hadid (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise' Couple Krystal Nielson and Chris Randone Marry in Mexico
Chris Harrison on Where Blake Horstmann Went Wrong on 'Bachelor in Paradise' (Exclusive)
Even through his trouble in Paradise, Horstmann continued to pursue the likes of Godwin and Adams, something that greatly surprised Harrison. I'm gonna triple down. I'm going to, after making out with Tayshia, I'm gonna go for Hannah,'" Harrison said. As for how it became clear that Horstmann had crossed some lines prior to and during Paradise, Harrison pointed to Dean Unglert's reaction following his own controversial Paradise run last season. "He's not a bad guy.
'Bachelor in Paradise': Chris Harrison Says This Is the Best Season Ever: Love, Sex and 2
ET's Lauren Zima caught up with Bachelor franchise host Chris Harrison on Monday, and he teased that more successful relationships will begin forming when Bachelor in Paradise's sixth season premieres on Monday. This season, Harrison promised, will be no different. While love is certainly one outcome of Paradise, a whole lot of drama and sex typically precede any happily ever after. For the drama this season, Harrison teased that Blake Horstmann comes for Dean Unglert's f**kboy title by hooking up with multiple women prior to and during filming. As for this season of Paradise as a whole, Harrison said that the fights, cast, love stories and more come together to make it the "best season... we've ever had."
'Bachelorette' and 'Bachelor in Paradise' Renewed by ABC
ABC is signing on for more from the Bachelor franchise. The network has renewed both The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise for additional seasons, ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke announced at the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Monday. The Bachelorette, fresh off of Hannah Brown's season, will return for season 16, while Bachelor in Paradise, which debuts its sixth season on Monday, will return next year for season seven. As Chris Harrison told ET on Monday morning, he and the production team are waiting until closer to the end of the current season of Bachelor in Paradise to reveal the next Bachelor. RELATED CONTENT:Chris Harrison on How Tyler Cameron's Gigi Hadid Date Affects His Chances for 'Bachelor' (Exclusive)Tyler Cameron Spotted Out With Gigi Hadid in New York City: PicsHow Hannah Brown's Season Reinvented the 'Bachelorette' Franchise
'Bachelor in Paradise' Premiere Sneak Peek: See Who Sets Off Everyone's '
ET has an exclusive sneak peek of Monday's premiere of Bachelor in Paradise, in which the controversy-causing Bachelorette contestant pursues a second chance at love... but seems to set off the guys' "douchebag radar" instead. Enter Cam, who couldn't look more pleased to hit the beach in a leopard print shirt and slicked-back hair. And while his romance with Hannah didn't work out, Cam said he was hoping to find a connection in Paradise. Bachelor in Paradise returns Monday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, and will air Mondays and Tuesdays on the network. RELATED CONTENT:Hannah Brown Is a 'Bachelorette' for the Modern Age: How This Season Reinvented the FranchiseTyler Cameron Spotted Leaving 'Bachelorette' Hannah Brown's L.A. HomeABC Exec on 'Bachelor' Franchise's Future: From the First Black Bachelor to Exploring Queer Relationships
ABC Exec on 'Bachelor' Franchise's Future: From the First Black Bachelor to Exploring
Speaking of Bachelor in Paradise, we're excited to see the first same-sex relationship in franchise history on BIP this season. Absolutely, I think that everybody feels really, really proud about this. It's really great for the franchise. Its a really great soap opera. I think you'll see really, really happy endings like we've never seen before on this show.
Dylan Barbour Gushes Over Hannah G.: How 'Serious' Do Things Get on 'Bachelor in
"Hannah G. is unbelievable. And I think it's unfortunate we didn't get to see her personality [on The Bachelor] and I'm excited to just... I'm excited for everyone to see kinda what the energy is like," he said with a big smile. "I'm very excited to meet Hannah G. Very excited to spend some time with her," he added. I'm just hoping I'm with somebody that I get along with and that I can have a connection with."
Why 'The Bachelor' Won't Be Announced During Hannah Brown's '
Hannah Brown's season of The Bachelorettewill wrap up with a dramatic two-night finale on Monday and Tuesday -- but we've got a ways to go before the next Bachelor is announced. Both Nick Viall and Colton Underwood were chosen as the Bachelor after appearances on Bachelor in Paradise. ET's live Bachelorette finale coverage starts at 10:05 p.m. ET / 7:05 p.m. PT on ET Live, which you can stream on your Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV device. 'The Bachelorette' Finale Sneak Peek: Hannah Brown Prepares to 'Break Somebody's Heart' (Exclusive)'The Bachelorette': Everything We Know About Hannah's 2-Night Finale
'Bachelor' Franchise Reveals First Same-Sex Relationship in New 'Paradise'
An explosive new promo for the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise revealed the show is going where it previously hasn't gone before. Jaimi King of Nick Viall's season of The Bachelor was the first openly bisexual contestant to appear on Bachelor in Paradise in 2017, though there weren't any other LGBTQ contestants on the season. In the new trailer for this summer's season of Bachelor in Paradise, Demi Burnett (who first appeared on Colton Underwood's season of The Bachelor) is seen kissing another woman. Spoiler alert: Im a queer queen #BachelorInParadise Demi Burnett (@demi_burnett) July 23, 2019The Texas native quickly got praise from her Paradise co-stars. Bachelor in Paradise premieres the following week, on Aug. 5.
'Bachelor in Paradise': Blake Gets Into a 'Sticky Situation' With Multiple Women
As Hannah Brown's season of The Bachelorette is nearing its end, fans can start gearing up for the start of Bachelor in Paradise. pic.twitter.com/MIuol38sZf Bachelor in Paradise (@BachParadise) July 16, 2019However, the tensions, fights, backstabbing and gossip might get to Blake before the new season is over. The new season of Bachelor in Paradise premieres Aug. 5 on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:Biggest 'Bachelor' Franchise Scandals: From Jed's Girlfriend Drama to the 'Bachelor in Paradise' Shutdown'Bachelor in Paradise' Alum Carly Waddell Calls 'Bachelorette's Luke P. a 'Horrible Monster' (Exclusive)'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 6 Cast Announced -- See Who Gets Another Chance at Love! Why 'Bachelor in Paradise' Alum Dean Unglert Is Now Living in a Van (Exclusive)
Paradise welcomes back first family to rebuild home after Camp Fire
Paradise, California, is growing again. Paradise, California, is growing again. Most of the building supplies for the Sinclaire house had to be brought in from Sacramento, which is almost 90 miles away. The Camp Fire destroyed 90 percent of Paradise and displaced almost all of its residents, according to California Gov. She said there are a handful of houses in her area and her mom and stepfather have also decided to rebuild in Paradise.