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New Bachelor In Paradise Showrunner Discusses His ‘Elevated’ Approach To The Spinoff’s Comedy, And I Have One Big Question

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As a dedicated cinephile who tuned in for the Season 10 premiere of Bachelor in Paradise on this year’s TV schedule, it was clear that things were different this time around. The change in scenery to an air-conditioned resort in Costa Rica, complete with a swim-up bar, wasn’t the only shift – the overall feel of the show seemed more stylized and dreamlike.

New showrunner Scott Teti has been open about his ambition to “elevate” this spinoff series. The question that lingers in my mind is whether he managed to do away with the cheesy intro we’ve grown accustomed to over the years?

In 2023, when “Bachelor in Paradise” last aired, Scott Teti stepped into roles previously held by Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich, and Bennett Graebner, who have since left the franchise. Speaking to Variety, Teti expressed his ambition to refresh and modernize the series, aiming to make it as captivating as other successful dating shows on television today.

I was eager to modernize the series, aiming for a future-oriented vibe that surpasses contemporary shows. The goal was to create an immersive, cinematic experience – sleek, stylish, and captivating. Yet, we wanted to achieve this in a way that employed long lenses, maintaining a distance from the actors to allow them to feel less confined and more at ease. This approach enabled them to open up naturally, resulting in a more authentic portrayal. Ultimately, the aim was to elevate every aspect of the show to a higher standard.

In my own opinion, I was thrilled with the fresh new appearance, and Hannah Brown had shared that producers took a less intervening role this season, which piqued my curiosity about how these changes would be manifested. Scott Teti then added, expressing that enhancing the show to give it a more cinematic feel involved a transformation in the comedic style. He phrased it: “We aimed to upgrade the program by making it more cinematic, and this meant adjusting the humor.

By adopting this method, since our goal was to enhance the elegance and humor, making it more film-like, we opted – ideally – for a more refined approach when it comes to comedy. It’s omnipresent, but we’re delivering it in diverse manners, ensuring it doesn’t feel too heavy-handed or overpowering.

When the showrunner mentions “forcing it upon viewers,” that likely refers to the humorous opening sequence, a common practice in sitcoms where the cast is presented in a comedic or self-deprecating scenario, often breaking the fourth wall as their names appear on screen, accompanied by the song “Almost Paradise” by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson.

The segment of the show was more divisive than unifying, with some people really enjoying it while others disliked it. Interestingly, many viewers on social media also expressed their longing for its return, as evidenced by the comments of X users.

  • I miss the cheesy “Almost Paradise” intro – Jmo_duckling
  • Idk about this new editing style but if they get rid of the Almost Paradise song intro we’ll riot. – iironicaa
  • I’m willing to give them some leeway with the new creative direction, up until they try to replace the goofy almost paradise opening montage. – natalie_marina
  • We’re gonna get the theme song and silly intros back next week now that we’ve met the core group, right???? right???? – omgitsemilyward

It crossed my mind too. You know how in the season premieres we’ve usually had “Almost Paradise” intro? I was keeping my fingers crossed that it might reappear next week. But after going through Scott Teti’s comprehensive theory about the comedy, it seems like he might have shifted his focus from that aspect. The showrunner stated:

Ideally, it strikes a chord, but it can be challenging. Crafting humor is no simple task. You must persistently innovate, as settling for common jokes can be tempting. It’s tough to truly brainstorm original ideas, to make it surprising and fresh without giving away the punchline. Throughout our series, we aimed to be unconventional and amusing.

We’ll need to hold off until next week to find out if “Bachelor in Paradise” will reintroduce its opening segment, potentially with a new spin to match Scott Teti’s creative ideas. The series will air twice next week, every Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, and then again on Tuesday, when we can expect the lively Goldens to join us! Don’t forget, you can stream all episodes the day after they air with a Hulu subscription.

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2025-07-08 18:07

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