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The hit “Bachelor” spinoff “Bachelor in Paradise” is back for its eighth season, premiering on Tuesday, September 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
If you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream of the show on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include ABC in the most markets and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch “Bachelor in Paradise” streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a seven-day free trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch “Bachelor in Paradise” live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch most shows on-demand within three days (and sometimes longer) of their conclusion, even if you don’t record them.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ABC (live in most markets) is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch “Bachelor in Paradise” live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
If you can’t watch live, DirecTV Stream also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in select markets) and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo. This option doesn’t include a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch “Bachelor in Paradise” live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch “Bachelor in Paradise” live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu with Live TV comes with both its extensive on-demand library (which includes most shows after they air) and 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 8 Preview
The best heroes and villains from recent “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” seasons are back for “Bachelor in Paradise. According to the ABC synopsis, “they may have left their respective seasons brokenhearted, but now they have the opportunity to travel to a romantic paradise in hopes of turning a potential summer fling into the real thing.”
The press release continues:
Tropic like it’s hot! Bachelor Nation favorites flock to the beach as biggest group ever looking for another chance at love for the fall debut of “Bachelor in Paradise.”
Nearly a year after the last rose was handed out on the beach, “Bachelor in Paradise” returns with the largest-ever cast of fan favorites from “The Bachelor” franchise. With Jesse Palmer as host and Wells Adams returning to the bar, the latest group of hopeful hotties and a few sexy surprises are ready to make waves and catch feelings this fall when the eighth season of the hit series returns.
The cast is as follows:
Romeo Alexander of “The Bachelorette” season 18
Michael Allio of “The Bachelorette” season 17
Shanae Ankney of “The Bachelor” season 26
Jill Chin of “The Bachelor” season 26
Brittany Galvin of “The Bachelor” season 25
Justin Glaze of “The Bachelorette” season 17
Hunter Haag of “The Bachelor” season 26
Sierra Jackson of “The Bachelor” season 26
Brandon Jones of “The Bachelorette” season 18
Hailey Malles of “The Bachelor” season 26
Kira Mengistu of “The Bachelor” season 26
Lace Morris of “The Bachelor” season 20
Logan Palmer of “The Bachelorette” season 19
Genevieve Parisi of “The Bachelor” season 26
Jacob Rapini of “The Bachelorette” season 19
Serene Russell of “The Bachelor” season 26
Andrew Spencer of “The Bachelorette” season 17
Teddi Wright of “The Bachelor” season 26
Casey Woods of “The Bachelorette” season 18
Ashley Iaconetti (“The Bachelor” season 19) and her husband, Jared Haibon (“The Bachelorette” season 11), who found love on the beaches of “Bachelor in Paradise,” are also set to appear later in the season.
On an episode of the “Here for the Right Reasons” podcast, host Palmer said that this season is “insane.”
“It’s insane down here. It’s absolutely crazy. There’s all these people. It is just so much chaos, so much drama and yes, never before seen things [are] taking place in paradise. I’ve been watching this show for years, huge fan of it. And we’ve been switching things up. We’ve been changing things up. It’s hard to keep track of it all, to be honest,” said Palmer.
“Bachelor in Paradise” season eight premieres Tuesday, September 27 at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times on ABC.