Bachelor in Paradise Finale Drops Wild Twist on Prize Money Winner
Bachelor in Paradise went all out in its finale, finally revealing who walked away with the prize money.
The Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 finale did not pace itself. It packed in heartbreak, messy drama, and one of those producer-approved loyalty tests that makes everyone sweat. By the end, two couples chose love, both cashed serious checks, and one couple left with an engagement ring to go with the winnings.
How we got to the last two
Going into the finale, three couples were left standing: Alexe and Andrew, Jess and Spencer, and Kat and Dale. First up was a physical grind called 'Weight of the World' where each duo had to hang on while the load got heavier, minute by minute. After a grueling 43 minutes, Alexe and Andrew outlasted everyone and punched their ticket to the finals.
That left Jess and Spencer versus Kat and Dale for the other spot. And because this show loves chaos, they didn’t do another challenge; they faced a jury of eliminated contestants instead. The vote broke toward Jess and Spencer, which ended Kat and Dale’s run and kicked off a debate about whether that jury call unfairly targeted them.
Love or money? Why not both
Host Jesse Palmer then rolled out the big test: choose love or choose money. Andrew didn’t wobble. He said his heart was with Alexe and even acknowledged that, sure, money could help with her student loans, but he wanted her to do what felt right. Alexe chose love without blinking. Their prize for putting romance first was a twisty game-show pull: pick an envelope worth up to $250,000. Their draw landed at $125,000, and they walked off the beach as one of the season’s strongest pairs.
Jess and Spencer’s big finish
Jess and Spencer also went with love, and the envelope gods went even bigger for them. Their pick revealed $190,000. Then Spencer took it a step further, dropped to one knee, and proposed. Jess said yes, turning their Paradise storyline into an actual engagement with a tidy cash cushion.
- Final three: Alexe/Andrew; Jess/Spencer; Kat/Dale
- Challenge: 'Weight of the World' endurance test; Alexe/Andrew won after 43 minutes
- Twist: Jury of eliminated contestants chose Jess/Spencer over Kat/Dale
- Love-or-money choice: Both finalist couples chose love
- Envelope twist: Up to $250,000 on the line per couple
- Payouts: Alexe/Andrew drew $125,000; Jess/Spencer drew $190,000
- Engagement: Spencer proposed to Jess; she said yes
- Fallout: Fans split on whether Kat and Dale were unfairly targeted by the jury
- What’s next: The Golden Bachelor Season 2 premieres September 24
Bottom line: Alexe and Andrew, plus Jess and Spencer, were the night’s big winners. One couple leaves stronger, one leaves engaged, and both leave a lot richer. Not bad for a beach vacation.