Bachelor Happy Hour – “Bailey & Jeremy: Life After Paradise - Part 1 | Golden Hour”

Episode Date: February 3, 2026
Hosts: Charity Lawson and Rachel Recchia
Guests: Bailey and Jeremy (from "Bachelor in Paradise" Season 10)
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Overview

In this “Golden Hour” edition of Bachelor Happy Hour, hosts Charity Lawson and Rachel Recchia (with frequent cameos by “Golden” cast members Susan and Kathy) reconnect with beloved “Paradise” couple, Bailey and Jeremy. The episode explores their lives and relationship post-show, touching on family, daily routines, future plans, friendships within Bachelor Nation, and misconceptions about reality TV love stories. Throughout, the tone is light, candid, and filled with laughter, inside jokes, and “mom energy” from the hosts.

Key Topics & Insights

1. Life After Paradise: Living Together and Relationship Growth

[05:00]

• Jeremy highlights that while their day-to-day life isn't dramatically different, being in a relationship now "makes life a million times better."
• Bailey splits her time between New York and Atlanta but is slowly accumulating more stuff in Jeremy’s apartment.
  • “I do have a closet. We have a closet going on.” [05:11, Bailey]
  • “We have enjoyed life so much more after the show together.” [05:15, Bailey]
• The couple spend most of their time together—Bailey jokes it feels like they've been together five years.
  • “Paradise moves things along very quickly.” [06:49, Bailey]
• They’ve met each other's families, celebrated holidays together (first Hanukkah for Bailey), and traveled for the holidays (Florida, Georgia). [05:58–06:42]

2. Day-to-Day Life and Moving Plans

[08:26]

• Typical weekday: Jeremy wakes up at 5 a.m., works out, spends time with Bailey before going to work (real estate/property management in NYC), and they end the day with dinner together (typically cooked by Jeremy).
  • “I don’t cook, though,” Bailey laughs. [09:17]
  • Jeremy expresses some fatigue with NYC life and hints at openness to moving, potentially to Atlanta or somewhere warmer. Atlanta is considered a "backup plan." [09:45–10:49]

3. Bachelor Circle & Friendships

[11:00]

• They keep up with several Bachelor alumni, like Dying, Charity, Zoe, Seraphina, Leia, and Jonathan, but most of their Paradise “couple” friends are now scattered geographically (Spencer and Jess in Texas, Alex and Andrew possibly in Chicago).
  • “We have a group message with Leia that we frequently…all text in.” [12:27, Bailey]

4. Public Perceptions & Paradise Success

[16:44–19:56]

• The hosts ask about lingering misconceptions around their relationship. Both Bailey and Jeremy agree that people now see how real their relationship is.
  • “I feel like at this point, we would only be dating if we actually loved each other. It’s a lot of work.” [17:36, Bailey]
  • Susan recalls others doubting them, but Paradise’s track record that season proved strong (e.g., Spencer/Jess and Alex/Andrew also thriving). [17:49–18:50]
• Lighthearted banter about being voted off Paradise and the ethics around prize money. [18:20, Jeremy & Susan]

5. Romance, Engagement, and Parental Support

[19:33–20:44]

• No engagement plans yet. Both are enjoying the relationship at their own pace.
  • “If there were any plans, I would have taken the free ring on the show.” [19:37, Jeremy]
• Both families and friends are supportive – Jeremy reports his friends find Bailey "the easiest person to be around." [25:08, Jeremy]

6. Group Gatherings, Events & Bachelor Happy Hour Handover

[20:44–23:34]

• Discussion of recent Bachelor-related events, like Charity’s “golden birthday” in Vegas, and Bailey and Jeremy’s experiences gambling (Blackjack tips included!).
• Enthusiasm for new Bachelor Happy Hour hosts (Charity & Rachel).
  • “It’s always good to have a fresh perspective.” [22:36, Bailey]
  • “Girls. Queens. Like, yay.” [23:20, Bailey]

7. Family Life, Travel & Gift Exchanges

[25:35–35:12]

• Meeting families: Bailey describes Southern family traditions (gun range outings), close-knit friendships, and a hilarious account of Jeremy playing non-stop pickleball with her friends in Georgia.
  • “He was forcing, like, actually every single person to play.” [25:35, Bailey]
• Holiday gifts: Jeremy bought Bailey a personalized travel jewelry case, Bailey reciprocated with gifts, and Jeremy also thoughtfully gifted Bailey’s family. [34:43–35:27]
  • “He is a kind, sweet guy…” [35:27, Susan, to Jeremy]

8. Travel, Shopping, and The Closet Conundrum

[37:34–43:27]

• Bailey’s mom and sister live in Portugal; plans to visit and favorite spots (Porto and Lisbon) are discussed.
• The group dives into Bailey's “legendary” clothing collection:
  • Bailey admits to storing years’ worth of fashion ("content shoes", "Bailey summer clothes") throughout her family’s Atlanta home.
  • “My home in Atlanta has buckets and buckets of clothing…in the basement, there’s boxes.” [41:19–42:55, Bailey & Jeremy]
  • “I’m a Buckhead girl. Born and raised, like a thousand percent.” [30:30, Bailey]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On falling in love after Paradise:
  • “Every day you just fall more in love…We’ve fully met families…It’s been really awesome.”
    — Bailey [05:58–06:42]
• Jeremy’s deadpan humor:
  • “If there were any [engagement] plans, I would have taken the free ring on the show.”
    — Jeremy [19:37]
  • “And you still voted us home.”
    — Jeremy, about being eliminated on Paradise [18:20]
• Bailey on Paradise friendships:
  • “I think no one on Paradise really enjoyed being alone at any moment.”
    — Bailey [23:55]
• On public perception:
  • “We would only be dating if we actually loved each other. It’s a lot of work.”
    — Bailey [17:36]
• On date nights:
  • “We try to, like, go to dinner once. We obviously order in a lot, which is a really bad habit.”
    — Bailey [28:34]
• Gift giving:
  • “He got me this custom jewelry leather case… and then he got my mom a gift. He got my siblings a gift…he did it on his own.”
    — Bailey [34:58]
• On Bailey’s shopping/clothes collection:
  • “I think everyone has their vice, my shopping. And I hoard things. Because a lot of times things come back in style.”
    — Bailey [41:48]

Key Timestamps

• 03:54: Bailey & Jeremy introduced as guests
• 05:00: Life after Paradise, living together, daily routines
• 06:46: Holiday memories and meeting families
• 08:26: A “day in the life” together
• 09:59: Discussion of moving away from NYC
• 11:00: Bachelor Nation friendships and social circle
• 16:44: Misconceptions about their relationship
• 19:33: Engagement talk and family support
• 20:44: Recap of recent Vegas trip and blackjack strategies
• 23:34: Thoughts on Charity and Rachel as new podcast hosts
• 25:06: Families and friends’ impressions
• 34:43: Christmas/holiday gifts
• 37:34: Portugal trip planning, travel stories
• 41:19: Bailey’s Atlanta “Closet Empire” revealed

Final Thoughts

Bailey and Jeremy come across as authentically in love, supportive, and content taking their time, despite the Paradise “rush.” The episode is sprinkled with affectionate teasing, bachelor family references, and warm host-guest rapport. Listeners will appreciate the behind-the-scenes look at their ordinary—yet special—post-Paradise routine and the gentle reminders that reality TV relationships can genuinely thrive outside the bubble.

Next Episode: Stay tuned for Part 2 for more on Bailey and Jeremy’s journey!