Okay, settle in, rose lovers! Let's dish on who actually made it out of Bachelor in Paradise Season 7 with a lasting love (or at least, a lasting Instagram post or two)! Because let's be honest, that beach is more known for dramatic exits than fairytale endings.
Remember all the tears, the questionable connections, the sudden realization that maybe, just maybe, paradise wasn't all it was cracked up to be? Good times! But amidst the chaos, a few couples managed to beat the odds.
The Success Stories (Cue the Wedding Bells… Eventually?)
First up, the golden couple: Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian. They were practically glued at the hip from day one. Their connection was so strong, you could feel it through the TV screen!
They even made history as the first Black couple to get engaged on the show. Talk about a power move! Sadly, after being engaged for a year, they announced that they were going their separate ways.
Next, we have the fun-loving Mari Pepin and Kenny Braasch. These two were a wild ride! They had their ups and downs, their moments of doubt, and even a brief separation thanks to Demi Burnett's arrival.
But ultimately, they found their way back to each other, proving that even a little drama can't break a genuine connection. These two are still going strong, and they even got married!
Then, there is Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs. You remember Becca, right? Former Bachelorette, looking for love, again! And Thomas? Well, he had a bit of a "player" reputation to shake off.
Their journey was definitely not smooth sailing. Becca even broke up with Thomas before the finale! But absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?
These two just got hitched! So much for "once bitten, twice shy." Love truly does conquer all, even questionable reputations on reality TV.
The Honorable Mentions (Still Together… Sort Of?)
Okay, so maybe "honorable mentions" is a bit generous. These are the couples who left Paradise together, but their relationships didn't quite stand the test of time (or at least, the test of Instagram filters and sponsored posts).
Noah Erb and Abigail Heringer are a good example. They broke up shortly after the season, citing distance and differences in their lifestyles. But hey, absence makes the heart grow fonder!
They rekindled their romance after a few months apart and are still together to this day! These two are now engaged, so maybe time apart really does help sometimes.
The Rest of the Paradise Alumni (Living Their Best Lives!)
What about everyone else? Well, some are dating within the Bachelor Nation, some are focusing on their careers, and some are probably just happy to be back to a normal sleep schedule (we're looking at you, those who stayed up all night strategizing!).
Bachelor in Paradise is a whirlwind. Some find love, some find fame, and some just find a really good tan. No matter what, it's always entertaining to watch!
So, there you have it! A little recap of who survived the chaos of Paradise Season 7. Who knows what the next season will bring? More drama? More tears? More questionable connections? Only time (and Chris Harrison's replacement) will tell!
Until then, keep those roses close and your expectations low. It's reality TV, after all! But hey, maybe, just maybe, someone will actually find their happily ever after on that sandy beach.
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