When contestants don't find love on The Bachelor [1] or The Bachelorette [2], the lucky ones get a second chance on Bachelor in Paradise [3]. They are put up in a beautiful resort in Mexico [4], mingle with singles from other seasons, and go on romantic dates. Could you think of a better recipe for drama? However, through the ups and downs, some find a genuine connection and continue dating after the show. Some even get married, have babies, and live happily after! Who are these couples who defied all odds? Say hello to the men and women who found love on reality TV and are still together.
Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon — Season 2
It was the relationship no one saw coming, but we couldn't be happier for them! Ashley and Jared first met in paradise in 2015, and Ashley fell hard. It took years of friendship (during which Ashley dated Kevin Wendt, who also made this list) before Jared realised he cared for her in that way, but they eventually began dating [6] in 2018. It didn't take long for the couple to announce their engagement [7] (and convince us all that fairy tales are real). The bride and groom will seal the deal in August 2019 [8].
Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert — Season 2
Jade and Tanner make one cute pair, and it all started during season two of Bachelor in Paradise. They got engaged at the end and tied the knot in January 2016. They welcomed their first child, a daughter by the name of Emerson [9], in August 2017. Their family is getting a little bigger in August 2019, when their son is expected to arrive [10].
Carly Waddell and Evan Bass — Season 3
Remember when Carly and Evan went on a date where they broke the Guinness World Record for "longest habanero pepper kiss [11]" (much to Carly's dismay, at the time)? Yeah, they've come a long way since then. The adorable couple [12] got engaged during the Bachelor in Paradise season three finale and married in Mexico, and Chris Harrison officiated their wedding. They welcomed a daughter, Isabella Evelyn, in February 2018 to join Evan's three sons. Their family will grow even more come November 2019 when their second child together is expected to arrive.
Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk — Season 4
This good-looking couple started dating in paradise and continued to be ridiculously adorable afterward. "Everyone deserves an Adam," Raven gushed on her Instagram [13] in 2018. Their love took the next step when Adam got down on one knee [14] in May 2019. Fellow Bachelor alum were quick to send their congratulations, so we wouldn't be surprised to see a bunch at their wedding.
Kendall Long and Joe Amabile — Season 5
Bachelor Nation fell in love with Grocery Store Joe after the first episode of The Bachelorette [15] season 14. Although he was sent home the first night [16], that was the best thing that could have happened to him! He met Kendall in paradise, and while the two had their fair shares of struggles [17], their relationship is so cute [18] that you can't help but root for them. It looks like the pair are heading in the right direction, because they moved into a Los Angeles spot together [19] in April 2019!
Astrid Loch and Kevin Wendt — Season 5
It took Kevin going on The Bachelorette Canada [20], The Bachelor [21] Winter Games (where he dated Ashley Iaconetti, who's also on this list), and Bachelor in Paradise to find love. Worth it? We'd say so, since it all led him to Astrid. The couple had an emotional breakup in paradise but reported they were back together during the show's reunion. Astrid and Kevin are still going strong, and they moved in together [22] in December 2018 and started remodelling their Canadian home [23].
Krystal Nielson and Chris Randone — Season 5
They started as villains on their respected Bachelor and Bachelorette seasons, and now Krystal and Chris are married [24]! The two began their happily ever after by tying the knot in June 2019. Chris Harrison officiated their wedding in Mexico, and now they continue their adorable relationship [25] as husband and wife.
