By Sarah Batcheller and Whitney Johnson

If you tuned in to the third episode of Bachelor in Paradise last night, then you saw a new side of reality TV contestant Chris Bukowski. In an exclusive celebrity interview, CupidsPulse.com had the chance to speak to the Illinois native, and he expressed that this sensitive, softer side of him is more true to form than what was previously portrayed on the small screen, stating, “This is the side that my friends and family see everyday.” 
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By Sarah Batcheller

We followed-up with Bachelor in Paradise contestant Chris Bukowski about his arrival to Tulum, Mexico and the stir he caused on his first night there. For those of you who haven’t been watching, the four-time Bachelor franchise veteran went on what appeared to be a great date with Clare Crawley and ended the evening with a controversial ocean frolic and a lot of kissing with Elise Mosca. “After the whole makeout session, I don’t think Clare and I spoke another word to each other,” the reality TV star says in our celebrity interview.

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Interview by Whitney Johnson. Written by Sarah Batcheller and Shannon Seibert.

Bartlett, Illinois native Chris Bukowski was the fourth runner-up on Emily Maynard’s season of The Bachelorette and was seen as a main competitor on season 3 of the Bachelor Pad. Since his initial reality TV appearance, he has molded himself into quite the entrepreneur as the owner of The Bracket Room, a sports bar and lounge in Arlington, Virginia. Earlier this summer though, Bukowski put his business on the back burner and returned to the small screen with the hope of finding a celebrity romance on Bachelor in Paradise (fourth time’s a charm, right?).
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By Shannon Seibert

We’ve seen them fight for love, fall in love, and lose love. But the game has changed again! A number of beloved alumni from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette shows returning to reality television to give finding The One another shot. ABC is launching a new series called Bachelor in Paradise and sending a group of former contestants to Tulum, Mexico, to see if the romantic sparks fly as old flames are reunited and new couples are introduced.

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On Monday, August 4th, the show will premiere with 14 previous Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants. On the first episode, two of the women will fail to receive roses and be sent packing; the following week, the men will face the same elimination. This pattern of goodbyes will continue throughout the show. Of course, there’s a twist: In addition to two people heading home each week, two more alum will join the cast.

Fan favorites, including Chris Bukowski, AshLee Frazier, Jesse Kovacs, and Michelle Money, will be heading to paradise. Additionally, three of the current Bachelorette Andi Dorfman’s cast-off are returning to the small screen: Marcus Grodd, Dylan Petit, and Cody Sattler. Not only is the cast attractive, but there is bound to be fun, flirting, and tons of drama!

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During the show’s seven-week run, we’ll watch our favorite contestants face competition and avoid obstacles on their mission to find love. Be sure to tune in for the tantalizing moments, shocking surprises, and epic love stories, all unfolding in a tropical paradise!

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Interview by Whitney Johnson. Written by Liz Kim.

The Bachelorette season 8 contestant Chris Bukowski might seem like he has everything — great looks, a booming restaurant, and the kind of job that allows him to travel all over the country — but he admits that there’s still something missing in his life. “I’m the most single person in America,” he laments. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the reality TV star boasts a pretty impressive resume, including senior sales executive for the New York Islanders, V.I.P. Concierge at the Wynn Las Vegas, and currently owner of The Bracket Room in Arlington, Virginia (with plans to open future locations). But at the end of the day, he misses the magic of a real first date with someone special.

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