Hoping for a second chance at love, the cast arrives at their own private paradise in Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico. The mood changes quickly when a mystery woman enters Paradise.
A new bachelorette, Samantha, arrives and invites Joe to a sexy photo rooftop photo shoot, but when Joe returns his friends pressure him to smooth things out with Juelia.
The drama picks up moments after several infuriated bachelors confront Joe for leading Juelia on to get her rose. A handsome and notorious newcomer arrives to Paradise.
Joe's attempt to win Samantha back falls flat, leaving him heartbroken and embarrassed. Justin from Kaitlyn's season arrives with a date card and his eyes on a certain someone.
Ashley I. whisks Jared away to a luxurious hotel. Plus, the largest round of eliminations in Bachelor history takes place, resulting in eight disenchanted people exiting Paradise.