Why Is 'Bachelor in Paradise' Not on Tonight? When the ABC Show Will Return

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.

Bachelor in Paradise fans won't be able to get their fix of the ABC dating show on Tuesday night.

The series, which started in 2014, has contestants who were previously featured on various seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. On the show, hosted by Jesse Palmer, the singletons, who this season include Logan Palmer, Michael Allio and Danielle Maltby, travel to a romantic destination for a second chance at finding love.

So far this season, Bachelor in Paradise has aired Monday and Tuesday evenings, but things changed this week.

Bachelor in Paradise Season 8
"Bachelor in Paradise" is not airing Tuesday night because of ABC's coverage of the midterm elections. Craig Sjodin/ABC

Newsweek has everything you need to know about the Bachelor in Paradise schedule shake-up.

Why Is Bachelor in Paradise Not on Tonight?

The show is not airing Tuesday night because of the midterm elections. ABC is replacing its usual programming with coverage of the races.

The show will return to its usual schedule next Monday, November 14. It was recently confirmed that next week will be the penultimate week of the show's season.

Victoria Fuller Bachelor in Paradise
"Bachelor in Paradise" Season 8 contestant Victoria Fuller is pictured with host Jesse Palmer. Craig Sjodin/ABC

This past Sunday, the official Bachelor in Paradise Twitter account posted the schedule for the remainder of the season, telling fans it was "just a lil' reminder."

The post confirmed that there are just four more episodes left for Season 8, including the two-night finale that will air on November 21 and 22.

Who Is Left on Bachelor in Paradise?

After Monday's episode, there are nine couples left on the island.

At the latest rose ceremony, Genevieve Parisi picked Aaron Clancy, Jessenia Cruz picked Andrew Smith, and Victoria Fuller picked Johnny DePhillipo.

Serene Russell gave her rose to Brandon Jones, Danielle Maltby gave hers to Michael Allio, and Brittany Galvin gave hers to Tyler Norris.

Shanae Ankney, meanwhile, picked Joey Young, and Florence Alexandra picked his twin, Justin Young.

After some tension, Kate Gallivan picked Logan Palmer, but it looks as if things aren't all rosy between the pair just yet.

Eliza Isichei initially picked Rodney Mathews, which meant that Justin Glaze, whom she had also formed a connection with, was sent home, along with Jacob Rapini, Hayden Markowitz and Alex Bordyukov.

Eliza and Justin on Bachelor in Paradise
Eliza Isichei initially chose Rodney Mathews at the "Bachelor in Paradise" rose ceremony, but the next day she decided she wanted to pursue Justin Glaze instead. Craig Sjodin/ABC

The drama was far from over, though, as the very next day Isichei was regretting her choice. She ultimately informed Mathews that she was leaving so she could try to pursue things with Glaze.

Mathews stayed calm, telling her, "Eliza, I wish you nothing but the best. Nothing but happiness and success."

But when he returned to his co-stars, he admitted, "My heart's broken. I'm embarrassed. I thought she was my future, man."

Bachelor in Paradise has been broadcast at 8 p.m. ET Mondays and Tuesdays on ABC.

About the writer

Laura Donaldson is a Newsweek Film and TV Reporter (SEO), based in Edinburgh, U.K. Her focus is on reality TV. She has covered shows such as 'The Bachelorette', 'Dancing With the Stars', 'The Masked Singer' and 'Sister Wives'. Laura joined Newsweek in 2022 and has previously worked at Grazia and OK!. She is a graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University. Languages: English.

You can get in touch with Laura by emailing l.donaldson@newsweek.com.


Laura Donaldson is a Newsweek Film and TV Reporter (SEO), based in Edinburgh, U.K. Her focus is on reality TV. ... Read more