June 26, 2025 • 31 mins
Today on “Happy Hour,” we have the legendary Dale Moss on! Dale’s back in the Bachelor world for another shot at love, and we have lots to discuss. We get into the journey that led him to find love again, including past relationships, breakups, and what he’s looking for this time around. He also gives us the rundown on how his “Paradise” decision came to be, as well as the reaction he’s received. Plus, Dale teases what we can expect this season — it’s a whole new “Paradise” and that’s exactly what he’s looking for! Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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Speaker 1 (00:02):
Hey, everyone, welcome back to Bachelor Happy Hour. I'm Joe
and we are here with the one and only Dell
moss Dale. Welcome to Bachelor Happy Hour.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
Hey, I appreciate you'all having me, don It's definitely been
a while since I've been on Bachelor Happy Hour, So
this is this is fun.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
Yeah, what would that? So you would have been on
Bachelor Happy Hour during COVID right like.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
A half years ago and a half years ago. It's
it's crazy like time flies. Obviously there's so much life
that has happened since then. But yeah, it's been a minute.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
Yeah. Yeah, So for our listeners, if you don't recall Dale,
he was on clear season, got engaged, didn't work out,
but now he is back. Dale going all the way
back then, how did you How did you get on
the show in the first place? The Bachelorette?
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Yeah, so I was. I was nominated by someone who's
like a little sister to me in New York. I
had never watched the show uh before, and she said
that you're traveling all the time. Uh, you know, all
you're doing is working or on the road, but I
never see you dating anyone. And you know, pre before that,
I had been in a long term relationship of four
(01:15):
years with a great woman and honestly, like there was
almost three years. I didn't date anyone. I wasn't on
the apps. I wasn't I've never been really a big dater.
And yeah, so she nominated me, uh and I told her.
I was like, you know, I'm not doing that, and
then she was like, no, you got to see it through.
And I was like, look, I'll take the interviews if
(01:36):
they call, uh, and then I'll go through the process
and then we'll just go from there. And uh, yeah,
I gotta. I got a call when I was in
San Diego visit in my family, and uh that was
kind of the start of it. And uh, you know,
fast forward, I think I committed really late because it
was just, you know, a big decision for me. But uh,
(01:57):
you know, I I love the experience. It was something
that was completely out of left field for me at
the time, but kind of like this time, you know,
it's just I was doing a lot of really great
things in my life and I just wanted to give
up control and just try a new experience. So yeah,
that's that's kind of how it happened.
Speaker 3 (02:15):
Nice Yours was the season that was supposed to start
filming and then the Pandemic and that got pushed.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
Right, Yeah, and that's what a lot of people don't realize.
So we were actually on set about to do Arrivals,
and you know when right before arrivals is when everything
shut down, The entire world shut down. So and that
was in March, and so at that time the cast
had been announced, like everyone kind of knew who could
possibly be on. And I think we started filming in July,
(02:45):
so you think about that whole gap that was in between.
So it was a really unique experience and we were
just in a completely different world. It's it's hard to
recall the pandemic, you know, for me at times, there's
so many things I forget about it, but it was
just a different time.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Yeah, I'm actually like I was thinking of it the
other day and I can't believe, like it's been five years,
Like we're gonna be like before you know what it's
going to be like, oh that was ten years ago.
Speaker 3 (03:12):
Yeah, it does so crazy. It feels like, yeah, such
a crazy time. I can't even imagine because I was
on the other Pandemic season, but we obviously filmed second
so they kind of like had their bearings by the
time they got to us. But yeah, because it was
like Matt James was supposed to be on your season
as contestant the shutdown happened, they made him the batch and.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
They were in Palm Springs. Imagine how hot it was,
you know, hot palm.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
It was cooking, and like, you know what, I had
never been on a reality TV series before. You know,
the productions going into it, it's completely new for them.
We're in a bubble, you know at the time, like
a lot of us didn't know what was going on
with our families, and you know, this was right in
the heat of things like I know, my sister, for example,
she has an autoimmune disease, so she was isolated for
(04:01):
months and months and months, and even when I got
done filming, I couldn't I couldn't see her for an
extended period of time. So, you know, just the pressures
and the things that people were dealing with, you know,
it was a lot, but I do remember it was
a relief kind of being in that bubble because you
had no choice but to still just be present and
(04:22):
there were things going on in the outside world that
you knew but it was it was almost an escape,
you know, I think a lot more than most people
probably realized. And I love that aspect of it. It's
it's one of the things I loved just being disconnected
from my phone, no interruptions and you know, full transparency.
That's one of the things I miss already from this experience.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Yeah, I agree, that was that was the number one
thing for me. It was like I enjoyed going to
Paradise because I loved giving my phone away and just
being like in the moment, and it was that's like
not having your phone is almost like it's truly a vacation,
even though like Paradise doesn't isn't a vacation, but you know,
it feels like one dale you played, how long did
(05:06):
you play in the NFL for?
Speaker 2 (05:08):
So I was in the league for four years, and
I bounced around. I was a college basketball and football player,
got a shot starting off with the Green Bay Packers,
and I finished my last three years with the Chicago Bears.
And competing is always something that you know, I really
loved and I had a shot to play in the league.
(05:29):
It wasn't glorious, you know, I had some injuries, was
on practice squads and bounced around and things like that.
But again, it was, you know, one of the best
times of my life and I grew a lot from it.
But it was also, you know, a big transition phase
because once I was done, we had to pivot like
so many athletes do. And that's what brought me out
(05:52):
to New York and got me started in the fashion,
wellness and entertainment industry.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
So you are in the entertainment wellness base. Can you
kind of give us a little bit of a breakdown
of how that works.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Yeah, So I went to school for film and I
always wanted to direct and produce, and before the Bachelorette
and still now, I was hosting during the NFL seasons.
You know, I've hosted in studios, covering a lot of
NFL games, but a lot of my focus has shifted
behind the scenes. I've got two sports documentaries in development
(06:25):
with my production company, and then I produce large scale
wellness experiences all across the globe. That's been a passion
of mine, the community aspect, and it's it's just something
that is a pillar in my life. And then behind
the scenes, the venture world. You know, I've I've gained
(06:46):
equity or invested in a lot of different companies, starting
my own venture group now, which I'm really excited about.
And you know, so there's like the front facing stuff,
but I've always said, you know, I'd rather build more
wealth and different things behind the scenes, just so i
could live comfortably, you know, just provide for my family,
(07:07):
which is something you know, we we struggled growing up,
and I just always said that with my wife, kids,
even my family now, you know, I just don't want
them to worry about too much. So the entrepreneurial side,
especially in the venture world right now, is a big thing.
But you know, hosting and the sports documentaries are a
(07:27):
major thing as well.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Nice I went to the spot right here in Austin.
Have you heard of it? Coffee and Chill.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
You know, they have blown up so their model it's
so impressive.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
Really really it was great. Like I was like, this
was like it's like a sober event. They have cold plunges,
like it's great, great way to get rid of a hangover.
Speaker 2 (07:47):
You think about it, right, People like I've always admired
people doing things to better themselves, whether that's working out,
if that's just you know, some of the cold plunge
and things like that, because it's people are in an
uncomfortable state and it's it's not always easy to you know,
give that extra effort. But through sports and you know,
(08:08):
coming up in the fitness and the wellness industry in
New York City, you know, I just realized, like that
gave me my start, and it gave me something to
look forward to after sports. And I've always said that,
regardless of what I do, uh, the wellness pillar is
going to be a major thing for me.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
Nice.
Speaker 3 (08:26):
So that's kind of what you've been doing on the
career side. What has dating been like over the last
few years.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
So I was in a long term relationship two and
a half years.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
And this is post this is post cleric.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Correct, Yeah, this is post And that was the only
like real relationship I had been in h and I had,
you know, a great relationship. Uh you know, we we're
on really great terms and uh, you know, it's it's
one of those things I feel like everyone always thinks
stuff is like black and white, right, the reality is,
there's so many things that make a relationship work, and
(09:05):
sometimes it's timing, sometimes it's priorities. And that that was
like a really really great chapter of my life, one
that I don't talk about a lot, just because I think,
like relationships, even though we're on reality TV, are something
that you know, I don't think all the intimate details
(09:25):
are needed to share with everyone. I think that's a
protected barrier. But that was really it, you know. And
since that she was in she was.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
She was the one that she's like in the home
improvement space, right, didn't she like live in Florida. I
think you were when I saw you in Miami. I
think you were still dating her at the time.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Yeah, yeah, yeah, And she's unbelievably talented, going to have
all the success in the world, and she's someone I
definitely root for, you know, but you know, there's times
where things just don't work out. And I think it
was the right decision for both of us, you know,
at the time, and I know from a distance, you know,
we still really support each other. But I think that's
(10:05):
just also something as you get older, right, you realize that,
you know, sometimes things don't work out. But it was
definitely a relationship I grew from, probably more than any relationship.
Speaker 3 (10:24):
Your dating patterns kind of interesting because you have, you know,
your four year relationship the relationship from the show that
was very public, and then you went to another long term,
very private relationship and now we're heading back onto the show. Like,
how do you feel after coming out of a two
and a half year relationship that you had a lot
of control over how much was shared and how much
(10:46):
was it to go back on reality TV and date
very publicly again?
Speaker 2 (10:50):
Yeah, you know, I think in this setting, like people
see the build right and the start of a relationship,
and then from there you can choose to share as
much as you want. But you know, I've realized over
the years and this is a big, you know, moment
of growth for me, Like I shut down after relationships
and I just dive into work, I travel, and you know,
(11:13):
I'm thirty six years old, and I know what I
want in a relationship and I know the things that
I want out of life. But the reality is I'm
never going to have those if if I don't put
myself out there and try new things. And this was
like a really big thing for me. It was not
on my radar. I was very reluctant to commit to this,
(11:36):
and it's something that I committed to honestly last minute,
and the only reason I was able to is one
because you know, I felt like I had moved through
the previous relationship in a healthy way. And honestly, I'm
just happy with who I am. You know, I feel
very secure in life and the things that I'm doing.
(11:57):
And while you know the show is not a normal
it's not a normal environment where you meet someone, it
definitely forces you to put yourself out there and there's
no hiding or like shutting down when you're on something
like this, And for me, that was a major thing.
Speaker 1 (12:16):
You you mentioned you're thirty six. I was. I was
around I was like thirty four or thirty five. When
when I Bet went back on Paradise the second time,
were you worried at all about feeling like the old
guy on the beach base?
Speaker 4 (12:31):
Well, the good thing is you got the goldens there, so.
Speaker 1 (12:34):
Yeah, yeah, that's true. But I mean I was your Rachel.
That was like something and I ended up getting engaged
as someone who is eleven years younger than me. At
the time, I didn't really think much about it, but like,
looking back, being in your position, what do you think?
Speaker 2 (12:48):
Yeah, you know, it was something that you know, I
did ask the question. I was like, you know, am
I too old for this? And but that wasn't really
much of a sticker. Like you know, in my previous relationships,
you know, many of them were with someone who was
older than me. I also feel like just with lifestyles
and different things, you're going to meet people from all
walks of life. So that wasn't really a pressing thing.
(13:12):
And also I think, if anything, I was going to
be more clear on what I wanted and what worked
for me and what didn't you know, And I think,
you know, whatever people see on the show, and there's
you know, clips or edits and all that, but I
was really happy with how I showed up. I didn't
feel pressured in any way, shape or form going on
(13:32):
the show. I was fully prepared to leave at any
given point if there was someone there who I wasn't
connecting with. And I think those are important things, and
the reality is like just going on there and being
open and not having any preconceived notions was the biggest
thing for me. And I didn't know anybody on the show,
(13:54):
you know, And after my season, while I have like
friends in the franchise that i'd met around the way,
I've been kind of out of the loop. So it
was a completely new experience for me, and I think
just on the personal side, it was just a big
thing opening up and just letting go and just trusting, like,
however you show up, that's going to be enough. And
(14:15):
you know, not sound cliche, but I think a lot
of people, no matter how secure they are, have those
insecurities like am I going to be enough? Is what
I'm bringing to the table going to be enough? Or
is someone going to accept that? And Yeah, I love
the experience, one of the best experience of my life.
Speaker 3 (14:33):
I think people's biggest question when they see that you're
going on Bachelor in Paradise is going to be what
was the draw to go back to the Bachelor franchise
after kind of this period of view being so.
Speaker 1 (14:46):
Removed from it, and you didn't really get I would say,
like you didn't really get the true Bachelor experience.
Speaker 4 (14:53):
So you had a very unconventional time on the show.
Speaker 1 (14:56):
Yeah, Like you were there for a very short period
of time, you were on a car the season, so
it was definitely different.
Speaker 2 (15:03):
Yeah, I mean I didn't have the normal experience and
people didn't really get to learn anything about me. For me,
the biggest thing was letting go. You know, I'm very
happy with where things are at in my life right now,
but I also am in this pattern of I'm experiencing
(15:23):
some of the coolest things in my life, you know,
traveling the globe and doing all these things. But I
find myself all the time like how much does this matter?
Because I can't share this with somebody, you know, and
there's my business partners and my friends. But you know,
I think a relationship is the most sacred and the
most beautiful thing when you have the right one, and
(15:44):
when you have a healthy one. Also, like I just
wanted to give up control, you know, I know that
I get in these cycles where when I finally bring
my head up for water, it's like a year and
a half has gone by, and you know, I just
I just didn't want to, you know, just keep maybe avoiding,
(16:07):
you know, a relationship, especially after a previous one. And
then honestly, you know, I was excited for people to
actually get to know me and see see me, like
navigate this in a truthful and an honest and a
fun way. So again, the commitment came, you know, really
late in the game, but it was entirely just for me,
(16:31):
just like a liberating and free experience and just to
step on the beach and just experience.
Speaker 1 (16:35):
Something new going into going into paradise. What are you
looking for in a relationship, and like, are there any
deal breakers as far as like you live in New York,
she lives in Wyoming.
Speaker 2 (16:47):
Yeah, so the distance thing is not as big of
a deal for me. It never has been. You know. Fortunately,
I can make my schedule kind of as as need be.
In previous relationships, I was spending more time with my
partner than I was in New York City, even though
we would be you know, across the country or you know,
(17:07):
hours away. So that's that's not as big of a thing.
But I do think they're like I'm drawn to someone
who works hard, who has a career, And I think
the reason that is is because then they can understand
my focus and my hustle and my drive. Like and
I love supporting people, right and yeah, I love supporting
(17:28):
my family. I love supporting someone, you know, in the
relationship side. You know, I'm a pretty chill dude, I think,
just throughout life and just experiencing a lot of things,
you know, I've got a pretty big threshold. I've got
a high level of tolerance and patience, and you know
(17:48):
we're human and that's you know, we're not perfect, but
you know I don't. I don't do well with a
lot of chaos, you know. I think family dynamic is
important and it doesn't have to be perfect, but just
that it matters. And I think the biggest thing in
my life now is like crossover, right, I want to
have crossover with my partner. I don't want to be
(18:08):
living two separate lives. But from there, it's just someone
who's got a kind heart, you know. And I think
it's just understanding and patient is the is the real thing?
Speaker 1 (18:20):
Are you a workaholic?
Speaker 2 (18:22):
I'm not a workaholic by any means. I definitely take
time to relax, and but if I'm not, if I'm
not in a relationship, my relationship is always priority.
Speaker 1 (18:32):
Uh.
Speaker 2 (18:33):
You know, I build my work and a lot of
things around my relationships. In previous ones, there was never
an issue where we didn't get to spend time together.
But when I haven't been, I fill my time with
the things that I'm passionate about. And you know that
that drive me. You know, I I love everything that
I do. I don't feel obligated or pressured to do things,
(18:57):
and you know, I've worked hard to get in that position.
But uh no, my my relationship is always a priority.
And there will be a lot of pressures that we
have in life, and you know they won't always be even,
but it's always going to balance out with the relationship.
For me, especially at the stage, it's always going to
be the priority.
Speaker 1 (19:15):
You seem like you need to keep busy though, that's
type natural.
Speaker 2 (19:19):
Like since the time I was a kid, Like I'm go, go,
go go.
Speaker 1 (19:23):
You know, I'm like that as well. That's kind of
how I'm reading it from you. But like you definitely
are giving off, like you need to be constantly, like
you're not doing nothing today like you are. You definitely
have a full schedule after this. You know.
Speaker 2 (19:36):
The biggest place that comes from UH is definitely like
when I was younger, you know, my dad was not
always in the picture. He you know, he struggled with
uh some drug and alcohol addictions, was in and out
of jail in prison different times throughout his life, and
you know, he has changed his life. We talk about
this all the time, like these are things that you know,
(19:58):
we'll share openly in it's just a part of our chapter.
But my mom had to carry that load, you know,
very heavily, and so as a family. I remember being
in middle school working and helping my mom pay the
bills even though I was just like a basic check,
and the same thing in high school and my sister,
like we always had jobs, We paid our own cell
phone bills, like and in college, I was playing two
(20:23):
Division one sports and I was bartending at night even
though I was on a full ride scholarship. You know,
my mom had some health issues and my sister was,
you know, in high school, and my mom couldn't work
that much. So I've always had this sense of like
if I didn't execute, or if I didn't succeed, my
family would fall apart. And you know, I've realized over
(20:44):
a period of time, I don't have to carry that
burden anymore, right, And I think like that just comes
with time, that just comes with growth, and also just
knowing that, you know, my family, like they're gonna they're
gonna handle their business, They're going to get through and like,
you know, you can't solve all the problems for everybody.
But right now, I'm just in a phase of my
(21:07):
life where I feel like for the first time since sports,
like I'm so clear and I'm so excited about the
things that I'm doing. But the beautiful thing about it
is I'm not controlled by a schedule or an opportunity
or a job situation. But I'm able to kind of
(21:27):
create this life where everything can all weave together. But
I like to go. That's the difference is I'm being
drawn to things now in a lot different way because
I'm excited. I don't feel like I'm chasing it. I'm
like running towards something.
Speaker 1 (21:42):
You know, you're able to do what you want to do.
Speaker 2 (21:45):
Yeah, yeah, so yeah, but it's yeah, I definitely grind
and I still hold on to that, like I want
to build a foundation right now for my wife, my kids,
my family. Like money isn't everything, but I do want
to live like a life where we never have to
think about going out to eat anywhere. If we want
(22:07):
to travel, we can do that because those are the
things that I never experienced. And I feel if you
have a healthy relationship and you have those resources, like
you know, I just saw like money issues were a
big thing growing up for me that I felt like
caused a lot more issues than they needed to, so
I'm not controlled or consumed by it. I just think, like,
(22:28):
you know, I want my family to be secure so
we can just enjoy life, you know, in the best
way possible.
Speaker 1 (22:35):
Were you when the cast, you know, you get down
there day one? You said you didn't know anyone that
was going to be there.
Speaker 2 (22:43):
I literally walked on the beach. I didn't know a
single person. And then conversations people are like, oh, do
you know this person? This person was like, I don't
know who that is, like, And it wasn't a bad thing.
It's just, you know, I had my experience on the
basch we're at, and you know, I have friends that
I've met, but I think sometimes like I get so hot,
(23:05):
like head down or it's like kind of it just
wasn't a chapter of my life after the fact, so
in not in a bad, bad way. I was just,
you know, just kind of marching to the beat of
my own drum. But uh, you know, I think it
was a good thing that I went in with no
preconceived notions that I didn't know anyone, and I honestly
loved it because I was meeting every single person for
(23:28):
the first time exactly how I saw them, and you
know they're like like so much love for everyone down there,
Like I had such a good time and like so
many just great people.
Speaker 4 (23:46):
Did you get any advice from anyone before you went down?
Speaker 2 (23:50):
I was talking to a few friends and they were
literally just well, it was private. No one knew I
was going on. Like, so I knew people who had
gone on before, and the number one thing was just
like have fun and be yourself. But no one knew
(24:11):
I was going on. Obviously there's confidentiality and everything. But
I didn't even make the decision, like the final decision
until four or five days before we had to be there.
So nice. Yeah, So, and you know, I felt really
comfortable with the idea of a new production team. This
was going to be an entirely new Bachelor in Paradise,
(24:32):
And I think that's one of the biggest things for
me why I was willing to do it right. I think,
you know, a fresh take, and it was it was
just something fresh and new, so like everyone was going
to get a new experience, and I think that is
something that is so cool because if someone had been
on Paradise before and they might not have had the
(24:53):
best experience, that's like all wiped out, so you're walking
into this a fresh slate, and I was going to
show up as I am, like, you know, regardless, But
I think that the number one thing is always just
like be yourself but have fun, Like don't be afraid
of like being too polished or this or that. Just
be yourself and have fun. And that's what I did.
Speaker 1 (25:16):
Paradise is definitely an easier setting to allow yourself to
be yourself. And yeah, just it's way more chill, way
more laid back. You're on a beach, and you could
really like after a few days, like I really struggled
day one, my second time in Paradise. Well, your eyes
really fucking lit up there. I really struggled day one
because I in my head, I definitely was I felt like,
(25:41):
you know, like the I felt like the college kid
back at like the high school party. I was like,
what am I doing back here? Like why did you
come back? Did you have any of those feelings when
you actually got to the beach, of like did I
make a mistake? Because now I'm kind of like I'm.
Speaker 2 (25:55):
Here, Like when I was walking on the beach, this
is before I even talked anyone. There's that moment of
it's like kind of hits You're like, damn a secure
right decision, right, And then people would make jokes like
because I was a little older or whatever, but it
was it was truly like all love. And I think
the hardest thing for me. And I knew this going in,
(26:18):
like the idea that you have to like it's almost
like a speed dating a little bit, right, or just
getting to know people and the time moves so fast
and all of these things, and that for me is
so out of my norm Like I've never been on
a dating app. Like I said, I'm not a big dater.
I have a lot of friends who you know, women,
(26:38):
and we like never crossed the line. And I'm just like,
I don't know, like I've never like even the idea
of like when people date multiple people like that is
so foreign to me. So that that was the biggest
challenge and kind of how I got through that. I
was just like, hey, you're getting to know people. Everyone
signed up for the same thing. If anything, people were
(27:00):
more comfortable than me because they'd been through it or
you know, understood the lay of the land more. And
I was just like, you know, just be very very clear,
even if it's not always the easiest to be that way,
And I always said, like, I don't like there to
be gray area, and I didn't want to leave a
lot for interpretations. So as long as you like stand
(27:22):
on that, like, you're going to be good. So that
was the biggest difficulty. But you know, you get in
the moment and everyone's kind of there for the same thing.
And at the end of the day too, it's like,
if you're trying to find something, you've got to put
yourself out there. And that's a big thing why I
went on the beach, because you know, that's something that's
not always the easiest for me.
Speaker 3 (27:42):
Yeah, when the cast was announced, what was the reaction
you were getting from people in your life, people that
follow you on social media?
Speaker 2 (27:53):
Yeah?
Speaker 1 (27:55):
Yeah, because you're you were definitely the biggest I would say,
like shocker.
Speaker 2 (27:59):
Yeah, you know, like from whatever experience before, a lot
of people are gonna you know, they look at social
media and news and stuff that happened so long ago,
so you'll get some negative thing. They're like, oh, I
can't believe Dale's back like this and that. And the
funny thing is about that is I was more concerned
(28:20):
about what I had to lose going on a show
than anything that I would have to gain, right, and
I had a career well before my first time on
the Bachelorette and everything like that. But you know, so
there's some of those things that you get. But like, honestly,
most people were positive. And I think sometimes when you
(28:42):
get noise, you know some of the negative or you know,
they stand out, it stands out and you have so
much positive. But I you know, I I also know
that throughout Bachelor Nation, like, I've had so much positive
feedback from people, and a lot of people were excited
and they're I think also there's so much time that
has passed they're just curious to see how things unfold.
(29:05):
And like, so, you know, there was a little bit
of worry, like I was just going to get like
trashed on Not that it affects me, but it's like,
all right, here we go. But the reality is, like
things were positive and I don't know, and I guess
it just all unfolds on screen, so we'll see.
Speaker 1 (29:25):
Nice.
Speaker 3 (29:26):
Can you tease a little bit of the season for
us or give us any little detail.
Speaker 2 (29:33):
I mean, this is a new Bachelor in Paradise. I
can't go into details obviously, but I will say a
lot of people had questions about the Golden twist.
Speaker 4 (29:44):
Yeah, we just saw the cast for Golden was announced.
Speaker 2 (29:47):
It was so amazing to have them there, and I
think everyone was a little bit like, Hey, how's this
going to work out? It added to the experience, It
brought energy. People were extremely excited, and honestly, it gave
people a lot more guidance and direction when they were
navigating relationships because they've been through everything you can think
(30:10):
of in life. I think because they were there, there
was more depth on the show and like, they're not
trying to impress anybody, right, Like, yeah, they don't care
about a lot of things like the social media aspect
or whatever, like most of them they use it, but
you know, they they've lived lived a life in full
So I think people are really really going to enjoy
(30:31):
that addition. And for me, that was one of the
most amazing things about it throughout. And I utilized the
Goldens early on for like, you know, just guidance, and
I think that's the best thing that they provided. And
they had a lot of fun.
Speaker 1 (30:49):
Well, we are really looking forward to watching you on
this show. I'm excited to see it. I'm excited to
see the new format. That was really great talking to you.
I'm sure we'll see you around a city. Thank you
so much for coming on.
Speaker 2 (31:03):
Yeah, I appreciate it. And uh, I think I think
everyone's going to be really excited with what comes out.
And I know from the start the cast was was stoked.
And yeah, it's a it's a completely new paradise, that's
for sure.
Speaker 4 (31:17):
Yeah, we can't wait.
Speaker 1 (31:18):
And to our listeners, thank you so much for tuning in.
Make sure you download and subscribe to BED very Happy Hour.
Speaker 4 (31:23):
Thank you so much for listening. We have new in
extensive interviews coming your way.
Speaker 3 (31:27):
Fighte
Hey, everyone, welcome back to Bachelor Happy Hour. I'm Joe
and we are here with the one and only Dell
moss Dale. Welcome to Bachelor Happy Hour.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
Hey, I appreciate you'all having me, don It's definitely been
a while since I've been on Bachelor Happy Hour, So
this is this is fun.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
Yeah, what would that? So you would have been on
Bachelor Happy Hour during COVID right like.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
A half years ago and a half years ago. It's
it's crazy like time flies. Obviously there's so much life
that has happened since then. But yeah, it's been a minute.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
Yeah. Yeah, So for our listeners, if you don't recall Dale,
he was on clear season, got engaged, didn't work out,
but now he is back. Dale going all the way
back then, how did you How did you get on
the show in the first place? The Bachelorette?
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Yeah, so I was. I was nominated by someone who's
like a little sister to me in New York. I
had never watched the show uh before, and she said
that you're traveling all the time. Uh, you know, all
you're doing is working or on the road, but I
never see you dating anyone. And you know, pre before that,
I had been in a long term relationship of four
(01:15):
years with a great woman and honestly, like there was
almost three years. I didn't date anyone. I wasn't on
the apps. I wasn't I've never been really a big dater.
And yeah, so she nominated me, uh and I told her.
I was like, you know, I'm not doing that, and
then she was like, no, you got to see it through.
And I was like, look, I'll take the interviews if
(01:36):
they call, uh, and then I'll go through the process
and then we'll just go from there. And uh, yeah,
I gotta. I got a call when I was in
San Diego visit in my family, and uh that was
kind of the start of it. And uh, you know,
fast forward, I think I committed really late because it
was just, you know, a big decision for me. But uh,
(01:57):
you know, I I love the experience. It was something
that was completely out of left field for me at
the time, but kind of like this time, you know,
it's just I was doing a lot of really great
things in my life and I just wanted to give
up control and just try a new experience. So yeah,
that's that's kind of how it happened.
Speaker 3 (02:15):
Nice Yours was the season that was supposed to start
filming and then the Pandemic and that got pushed.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
Right, Yeah, and that's what a lot of people don't realize.
So we were actually on set about to do Arrivals,
and you know when right before arrivals is when everything
shut down, The entire world shut down. So and that
was in March, and so at that time the cast
had been announced, like everyone kind of knew who could
possibly be on. And I think we started filming in July,
(02:45):
so you think about that whole gap that was in between.
So it was a really unique experience and we were
just in a completely different world. It's it's hard to
recall the pandemic, you know, for me at times, there's
so many things I forget about it, but it was
just a different time.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Yeah, I'm actually like I was thinking of it the
other day and I can't believe, like it's been five years,
Like we're gonna be like before you know what it's
going to be like, oh that was ten years ago.
Speaker 3 (03:12):
Yeah, it does so crazy. It feels like, yeah, such
a crazy time. I can't even imagine because I was
on the other Pandemic season, but we obviously filmed second
so they kind of like had their bearings by the
time they got to us. But yeah, because it was
like Matt James was supposed to be on your season
as contestant the shutdown happened, they made him the batch and.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
They were in Palm Springs. Imagine how hot it was,
you know, hot palm.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
It was cooking, and like, you know what, I had
never been on a reality TV series before. You know,
the productions going into it, it's completely new for them.
We're in a bubble, you know at the time, like
a lot of us didn't know what was going on
with our families, and you know, this was right in
the heat of things like I know, my sister, for example,
she has an autoimmune disease, so she was isolated for
(04:01):
months and months and months, and even when I got
done filming, I couldn't I couldn't see her for an
extended period of time. So, you know, just the pressures
and the things that people were dealing with, you know,
it was a lot, but I do remember it was
a relief kind of being in that bubble because you
had no choice but to still just be present and
(04:22):
there were things going on in the outside world that
you knew but it was it was almost an escape,
you know, I think a lot more than most people
probably realized. And I love that aspect of it. It's
it's one of the things I loved just being disconnected
from my phone, no interruptions and you know, full transparency.
That's one of the things I miss already from this experience.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Yeah, I agree, that was that was the number one
thing for me. It was like I enjoyed going to
Paradise because I loved giving my phone away and just
being like in the moment, and it was that's like
not having your phone is almost like it's truly a vacation,
even though like Paradise doesn't isn't a vacation, but you know,
it feels like one dale you played, how long did
(05:06):
you play in the NFL for?
Speaker 2 (05:08):
So I was in the league for four years, and
I bounced around. I was a college basketball and football player,
got a shot starting off with the Green Bay Packers,
and I finished my last three years with the Chicago Bears.
And competing is always something that you know, I really
loved and I had a shot to play in the league.
(05:29):
It wasn't glorious, you know, I had some injuries, was
on practice squads and bounced around and things like that.
But again, it was, you know, one of the best
times of my life and I grew a lot from it.
But it was also, you know, a big transition phase
because once I was done, we had to pivot like
so many athletes do. And that's what brought me out
(05:52):
to New York and got me started in the fashion,
wellness and entertainment industry.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
So you are in the entertainment wellness base. Can you
kind of give us a little bit of a breakdown
of how that works.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Yeah, So I went to school for film and I
always wanted to direct and produce, and before the Bachelorette
and still now, I was hosting during the NFL seasons.
You know, I've hosted in studios, covering a lot of
NFL games, but a lot of my focus has shifted
behind the scenes. I've got two sports documentaries in development
(06:25):
with my production company, and then I produce large scale
wellness experiences all across the globe. That's been a passion
of mine, the community aspect, and it's it's just something
that is a pillar in my life. And then behind
the scenes, the venture world. You know, I've I've gained
(06:46):
equity or invested in a lot of different companies, starting
my own venture group now, which I'm really excited about.
And you know, so there's like the front facing stuff,
but I've always said, you know, I'd rather build more
wealth and different things behind the scenes, just so i
could live comfortably, you know, just provide for my family,
(07:07):
which is something you know, we we struggled growing up,
and I just always said that with my wife, kids,
even my family now, you know, I just don't want
them to worry about too much. So the entrepreneurial side,
especially in the venture world right now, is a big thing.
But you know, hosting and the sports documentaries are a
(07:27):
major thing as well.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Nice I went to the spot right here in Austin.
Have you heard of it? Coffee and Chill.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
You know, they have blown up so their model it's
so impressive.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
Really really it was great. Like I was like, this
was like it's like a sober event. They have cold plunges,
like it's great, great way to get rid of a hangover.
Speaker 2 (07:47):
You think about it, right, People like I've always admired
people doing things to better themselves, whether that's working out,
if that's just you know, some of the cold plunge
and things like that, because it's people are in an
uncomfortable state and it's it's not always easy to you know,
give that extra effort. But through sports and you know,
(08:08):
coming up in the fitness and the wellness industry in
New York City, you know, I just realized, like that
gave me my start, and it gave me something to
look forward to after sports. And I've always said that,
regardless of what I do, uh, the wellness pillar is
going to be a major thing for me.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
Nice.
Speaker 3 (08:26):
So that's kind of what you've been doing on the
career side. What has dating been like over the last
few years.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
So I was in a long term relationship two and
a half years.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
And this is post this is post cleric.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Correct, Yeah, this is post And that was the only
like real relationship I had been in h and I had,
you know, a great relationship. Uh you know, we we're
on really great terms and uh, you know, it's it's
one of those things I feel like everyone always thinks
stuff is like black and white, right, the reality is,
there's so many things that make a relationship work, and
(09:05):
sometimes it's timing, sometimes it's priorities. And that that was
like a really really great chapter of my life, one
that I don't talk about a lot, just because I think,
like relationships, even though we're on reality TV, are something
that you know, I don't think all the intimate details
(09:25):
are needed to share with everyone. I think that's a
protected barrier. But that was really it, you know. And
since that she was in she was.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
She was the one that she's like in the home
improvement space, right, didn't she like live in Florida. I
think you were when I saw you in Miami. I
think you were still dating her at the time.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Yeah, yeah, yeah, And she's unbelievably talented, going to have
all the success in the world, and she's someone I
definitely root for, you know, but you know, there's times
where things just don't work out. And I think it
was the right decision for both of us, you know,
at the time, and I know from a distance, you know,
we still really support each other. But I think that's
(10:05):
just also something as you get older, right, you realize that,
you know, sometimes things don't work out. But it was
definitely a relationship I grew from, probably more than any relationship.
Speaker 3 (10:24):
Your dating patterns kind of interesting because you have, you know,
your four year relationship the relationship from the show that
was very public, and then you went to another long term,
very private relationship and now we're heading back onto the show. Like,
how do you feel after coming out of a two
and a half year relationship that you had a lot
of control over how much was shared and how much
(10:46):
was it to go back on reality TV and date
very publicly again?
Speaker 2 (10:50):
Yeah, you know, I think in this setting, like people
see the build right and the start of a relationship,
and then from there you can choose to share as
much as you want. But you know, I've realized over
the years and this is a big, you know, moment
of growth for me, Like I shut down after relationships
and I just dive into work, I travel, and you know,
(11:13):
I'm thirty six years old, and I know what I
want in a relationship and I know the things that
I want out of life. But the reality is I'm
never going to have those if if I don't put
myself out there and try new things. And this was
like a really big thing for me. It was not
on my radar. I was very reluctant to commit to this,
(11:36):
and it's something that I committed to honestly last minute,
and the only reason I was able to is one
because you know, I felt like I had moved through
the previous relationship in a healthy way. And honestly, I'm
just happy with who I am. You know, I feel
very secure in life and the things that I'm doing.
(11:57):
And while you know the show is not a normal
it's not a normal environment where you meet someone, it
definitely forces you to put yourself out there and there's
no hiding or like shutting down when you're on something
like this, And for me, that was a major thing.
Speaker 1 (12:16):
You you mentioned you're thirty six. I was. I was
around I was like thirty four or thirty five. When
when I Bet went back on Paradise the second time,
were you worried at all about feeling like the old
guy on the beach base?
Speaker 4 (12:31):
Well, the good thing is you got the goldens there, so.
Speaker 1 (12:34):
Yeah, yeah, that's true. But I mean I was your Rachel.
That was like something and I ended up getting engaged
as someone who is eleven years younger than me. At
the time, I didn't really think much about it, but like,
looking back, being in your position, what do you think?
Speaker 2 (12:48):
Yeah, you know, it was something that you know, I
did ask the question. I was like, you know, am
I too old for this? And but that wasn't really
much of a sticker. Like you know, in my previous relationships,
you know, many of them were with someone who was
older than me. I also feel like just with lifestyles
and different things, you're going to meet people from all
walks of life. So that wasn't really a pressing thing.
(13:12):
And also I think, if anything, I was going to
be more clear on what I wanted and what worked
for me and what didn't you know, And I think,
you know, whatever people see on the show, and there's
you know, clips or edits and all that, but I
was really happy with how I showed up. I didn't
feel pressured in any way, shape or form going on
(13:32):
the show. I was fully prepared to leave at any
given point if there was someone there who I wasn't
connecting with. And I think those are important things, and
the reality is like just going on there and being
open and not having any preconceived notions was the biggest
thing for me. And I didn't know anybody on the show,
(13:54):
you know, And after my season, while I have like
friends in the franchise that i'd met around the way,
I've been kind of out of the loop. So it
was a completely new experience for me, and I think
just on the personal side, it was just a big
thing opening up and just letting go and just trusting, like,
however you show up, that's going to be enough. And
(14:15):
you know, not sound cliche, but I think a lot
of people, no matter how secure they are, have those
insecurities like am I going to be enough? Is what
I'm bringing to the table going to be enough? Or
is someone going to accept that? And Yeah, I love
the experience, one of the best experience of my life.
Speaker 3 (14:33):
I think people's biggest question when they see that you're
going on Bachelor in Paradise is going to be what
was the draw to go back to the Bachelor franchise
after kind of this period of view being so.
Speaker 1 (14:46):
Removed from it, and you didn't really get I would say,
like you didn't really get the true Bachelor experience.
Speaker 4 (14:53):
So you had a very unconventional time on the show.
Speaker 1 (14:56):
Yeah, Like you were there for a very short period
of time, you were on a car the season, so
it was definitely different.
Speaker 2 (15:03):
Yeah, I mean I didn't have the normal experience and
people didn't really get to learn anything about me. For me,
the biggest thing was letting go. You know, I'm very
happy with where things are at in my life right now,
but I also am in this pattern of I'm experiencing
(15:23):
some of the coolest things in my life, you know,
traveling the globe and doing all these things. But I
find myself all the time like how much does this matter?
Because I can't share this with somebody, you know, and
there's my business partners and my friends. But you know,
I think a relationship is the most sacred and the
most beautiful thing when you have the right one, and
(15:44):
when you have a healthy one. Also, like I just
wanted to give up control, you know, I know that
I get in these cycles where when I finally bring
my head up for water, it's like a year and
a half has gone by, and you know, I just
I just didn't want to, you know, just keep maybe avoiding,
(16:07):
you know, a relationship, especially after a previous one. And
then honestly, you know, I was excited for people to
actually get to know me and see see me, like
navigate this in a truthful and an honest and a
fun way. So again, the commitment came, you know, really
late in the game, but it was entirely just for me,
(16:31):
just like a liberating and free experience and just to
step on the beach and just experience.
Speaker 1 (16:35):
Something new going into going into paradise. What are you
looking for in a relationship, and like, are there any
deal breakers as far as like you live in New York,
she lives in Wyoming.
Speaker 2 (16:47):
Yeah, so the distance thing is not as big of
a deal for me. It never has been. You know. Fortunately,
I can make my schedule kind of as as need be.
In previous relationships, I was spending more time with my
partner than I was in New York City, even though
we would be you know, across the country or you know,
(17:07):
hours away. So that's that's not as big of a thing.
But I do think they're like I'm drawn to someone
who works hard, who has a career, And I think
the reason that is is because then they can understand
my focus and my hustle and my drive. Like and
I love supporting people, right and yeah, I love supporting
(17:28):
my family. I love supporting someone, you know, in the
relationship side. You know, I'm a pretty chill dude, I think,
just throughout life and just experiencing a lot of things,
you know, I've got a pretty big threshold. I've got
a high level of tolerance and patience, and you know
(17:48):
we're human and that's you know, we're not perfect, but
you know I don't. I don't do well with a
lot of chaos, you know. I think family dynamic is
important and it doesn't have to be perfect, but just
that it matters. And I think the biggest thing in
my life now is like crossover, right, I want to
have crossover with my partner. I don't want to be
(18:08):
living two separate lives. But from there, it's just someone
who's got a kind heart, you know. And I think
it's just understanding and patient is the is the real thing?
Speaker 1 (18:20):
Are you a workaholic?
Speaker 2 (18:22):
I'm not a workaholic by any means. I definitely take
time to relax, and but if I'm not, if I'm
not in a relationship, my relationship is always priority.
Speaker 1 (18:32):
Uh.
Speaker 2 (18:33):
You know, I build my work and a lot of
things around my relationships. In previous ones, there was never
an issue where we didn't get to spend time together.
But when I haven't been, I fill my time with
the things that I'm passionate about. And you know that
that drive me. You know, I I love everything that
I do. I don't feel obligated or pressured to do things,
(18:57):
and you know, I've worked hard to get in that position.
But uh no, my my relationship is always a priority.
And there will be a lot of pressures that we
have in life, and you know they won't always be even,
but it's always going to balance out with the relationship.
For me, especially at the stage, it's always going to
be the priority.
Speaker 1 (19:15):
You seem like you need to keep busy though, that's
type natural.
Speaker 2 (19:19):
Like since the time I was a kid, Like I'm go, go,
go go.
Speaker 1 (19:23):
You know, I'm like that as well. That's kind of
how I'm reading it from you. But like you definitely
are giving off, like you need to be constantly, like
you're not doing nothing today like you are. You definitely
have a full schedule after this. You know.
Speaker 2 (19:36):
The biggest place that comes from UH is definitely like
when I was younger, you know, my dad was not
always in the picture. He you know, he struggled with
uh some drug and alcohol addictions, was in and out
of jail in prison different times throughout his life, and
you know, he has changed his life. We talk about
this all the time, like these are things that you know,
(19:58):
we'll share openly in it's just a part of our chapter.
But my mom had to carry that load, you know,
very heavily, and so as a family. I remember being
in middle school working and helping my mom pay the
bills even though I was just like a basic check,
and the same thing in high school and my sister,
like we always had jobs, We paid our own cell
phone bills, like and in college, I was playing two
(20:23):
Division one sports and I was bartending at night even
though I was on a full ride scholarship. You know,
my mom had some health issues and my sister was,
you know, in high school, and my mom couldn't work
that much. So I've always had this sense of like
if I didn't execute, or if I didn't succeed, my
family would fall apart. And you know, I've realized over
(20:44):
a period of time, I don't have to carry that
burden anymore, right, And I think like that just comes
with time, that just comes with growth, and also just
knowing that, you know, my family, like they're gonna they're
gonna handle their business, They're going to get through and like,
you know, you can't solve all the problems for everybody.
But right now, I'm just in a phase of my
(21:07):
life where I feel like for the first time since sports,
like I'm so clear and I'm so excited about the
things that I'm doing. But the beautiful thing about it
is I'm not controlled by a schedule or an opportunity
or a job situation. But I'm able to kind of
(21:27):
create this life where everything can all weave together. But
I like to go. That's the difference is I'm being
drawn to things now in a lot different way because
I'm excited. I don't feel like I'm chasing it. I'm
like running towards something.
Speaker 1 (21:42):
You know, you're able to do what you want to do.
Speaker 2 (21:45):
Yeah, yeah, so yeah, but it's yeah, I definitely grind
and I still hold on to that, like I want
to build a foundation right now for my wife, my kids,
my family. Like money isn't everything, but I do want
to live like a life where we never have to
think about going out to eat anywhere. If we want
(22:07):
to travel, we can do that because those are the
things that I never experienced. And I feel if you
have a healthy relationship and you have those resources, like
you know, I just saw like money issues were a
big thing growing up for me that I felt like
caused a lot more issues than they needed to, so
I'm not controlled or consumed by it. I just think, like,
(22:28):
you know, I want my family to be secure so
we can just enjoy life, you know, in the best
way possible.
Speaker 1 (22:35):
Were you when the cast, you know, you get down
there day one? You said you didn't know anyone that
was going to be there.
Speaker 2 (22:43):
I literally walked on the beach. I didn't know a
single person. And then conversations people are like, oh, do
you know this person? This person was like, I don't
know who that is, like, And it wasn't a bad thing.
It's just, you know, I had my experience on the
basch we're at, and you know, I have friends that
I've met, but I think sometimes like I get so hot,
(23:05):
like head down or it's like kind of it just
wasn't a chapter of my life after the fact, so
in not in a bad, bad way. I was just,
you know, just kind of marching to the beat of
my own drum. But uh, you know, I think it
was a good thing that I went in with no
preconceived notions that I didn't know anyone, and I honestly
loved it because I was meeting every single person for
(23:28):
the first time exactly how I saw them, and you
know they're like like so much love for everyone down there,
Like I had such a good time and like so
many just great people.
Speaker 4 (23:46):
Did you get any advice from anyone before you went down?
Speaker 2 (23:50):
I was talking to a few friends and they were
literally just well, it was private. No one knew I
was going on. Like, so I knew people who had
gone on before, and the number one thing was just
like have fun and be yourself. But no one knew
(24:11):
I was going on. Obviously there's confidentiality and everything. But
I didn't even make the decision, like the final decision
until four or five days before we had to be there.
So nice. Yeah, So, and you know, I felt really
comfortable with the idea of a new production team. This
was going to be an entirely new Bachelor in Paradise,
(24:32):
And I think that's one of the biggest things for
me why I was willing to do it right. I think,
you know, a fresh take, and it was it was
just something fresh and new, so like everyone was going
to get a new experience, and I think that is
something that is so cool because if someone had been
on Paradise before and they might not have had the
(24:53):
best experience, that's like all wiped out, so you're walking
into this a fresh slate, and I was going to
show up as I am, like, you know, regardless, But
I think that the number one thing is always just
like be yourself but have fun, Like don't be afraid
of like being too polished or this or that. Just
be yourself and have fun. And that's what I did.
Speaker 1 (25:16):
Paradise is definitely an easier setting to allow yourself to
be yourself. And yeah, just it's way more chill, way
more laid back. You're on a beach, and you could
really like after a few days, like I really struggled
day one, my second time in Paradise. Well, your eyes
really fucking lit up there. I really struggled day one
because I in my head, I definitely was I felt like,
(25:41):
you know, like the I felt like the college kid
back at like the high school party. I was like,
what am I doing back here? Like why did you
come back? Did you have any of those feelings when
you actually got to the beach, of like did I
make a mistake? Because now I'm kind of like I'm.
Speaker 2 (25:55):
Here, Like when I was walking on the beach, this
is before I even talked anyone. There's that moment of
it's like kind of hits You're like, damn a secure
right decision, right, And then people would make jokes like
because I was a little older or whatever, but it
was it was truly like all love. And I think
the hardest thing for me. And I knew this going in,
(26:18):
like the idea that you have to like it's almost
like a speed dating a little bit, right, or just
getting to know people and the time moves so fast
and all of these things, and that for me is
so out of my norm Like I've never been on
a dating app. Like I said, I'm not a big dater.
I have a lot of friends who you know, women,
(26:38):
and we like never crossed the line. And I'm just like,
I don't know, like I've never like even the idea
of like when people date multiple people like that is
so foreign to me. So that that was the biggest
challenge and kind of how I got through that. I
was just like, hey, you're getting to know people. Everyone
signed up for the same thing. If anything, people were
(27:00):
more comfortable than me because they'd been through it or
you know, understood the lay of the land more. And
I was just like, you know, just be very very clear,
even if it's not always the easiest to be that way,
And I always said, like, I don't like there to
be gray area, and I didn't want to leave a
lot for interpretations. So as long as you like stand
(27:22):
on that, like, you're going to be good. So that
was the biggest difficulty. But you know, you get in
the moment and everyone's kind of there for the same thing.
And at the end of the day too, it's like,
if you're trying to find something, you've got to put
yourself out there. And that's a big thing why I
went on the beach, because you know, that's something that's
not always the easiest for me.
Speaker 3 (27:42):
Yeah, when the cast was announced, what was the reaction
you were getting from people in your life, people that
follow you on social media?
Speaker 2 (27:53):
Yeah?
Speaker 1 (27:55):
Yeah, because you're you were definitely the biggest I would say,
like shocker.
Speaker 2 (27:59):
Yeah, you know, like from whatever experience before, a lot
of people are gonna you know, they look at social
media and news and stuff that happened so long ago,
so you'll get some negative thing. They're like, oh, I
can't believe Dale's back like this and that. And the
funny thing is about that is I was more concerned
(28:20):
about what I had to lose going on a show
than anything that I would have to gain, right, and
I had a career well before my first time on
the Bachelorette and everything like that. But you know, so
there's some of those things that you get. But like, honestly,
most people were positive. And I think sometimes when you
(28:42):
get noise, you know some of the negative or you know,
they stand out, it stands out and you have so
much positive. But I you know, I I also know
that throughout Bachelor Nation, like, I've had so much positive
feedback from people, and a lot of people were excited
and they're I think also there's so much time that
has passed they're just curious to see how things unfold.
(29:05):
And like, so, you know, there was a little bit
of worry, like I was just going to get like
trashed on Not that it affects me, but it's like,
all right, here we go. But the reality is, like
things were positive and I don't know, and I guess
it just all unfolds on screen, so we'll see.
Speaker 1 (29:25):
Nice.
Speaker 3 (29:26):
Can you tease a little bit of the season for
us or give us any little detail.
Speaker 2 (29:33):
I mean, this is a new Bachelor in Paradise. I
can't go into details obviously, but I will say a
lot of people had questions about the Golden twist.
Speaker 4 (29:44):
Yeah, we just saw the cast for Golden was announced.
Speaker 2 (29:47):
It was so amazing to have them there, and I
think everyone was a little bit like, Hey, how's this
going to work out? It added to the experience, It
brought energy. People were extremely excited, and honestly, it gave
people a lot more guidance and direction when they were
navigating relationships because they've been through everything you can think
(30:10):
of in life. I think because they were there, there
was more depth on the show and like, they're not
trying to impress anybody, right, Like, yeah, they don't care
about a lot of things like the social media aspect
or whatever, like most of them they use it, but
you know, they they've lived lived a life in full
So I think people are really really going to enjoy
(30:31):
that addition. And for me, that was one of the
most amazing things about it throughout. And I utilized the
Goldens early on for like, you know, just guidance, and
I think that's the best thing that they provided. And
they had a lot of fun.
Speaker 1 (30:49):
Well, we are really looking forward to watching you on
this show. I'm excited to see it. I'm excited to
see the new format. That was really great talking to you.
I'm sure we'll see you around a city. Thank you
so much for coming on.
Speaker 2 (31:03):
Yeah, I appreciate it. And uh, I think I think
everyone's going to be really excited with what comes out.
And I know from the start the cast was was stoked.
And yeah, it's a it's a completely new paradise, that's
for sure.
Speaker 4 (31:17):
Yeah, we can't wait.
Speaker 1 (31:18):
And to our listeners, thank you so much for tuning in.
Make sure you download and subscribe to BED very Happy Hour.
Speaker 4 (31:23):
Thank you so much for listening. We have new in
extensive interviews coming your way.
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