The Aug. 4 episode of 'Bachelor in Paradise' revealed a franchise-first prize of $500,000 at the end of the season. This led to concerns from participants that couples would begin being more strategic rather than searching for love and put the power to decide who went home that week in one woman's hand.
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'Bachelor in Paradise': A New Twist and $500K Prize Shakes Up the Competition and Sends 1 Fan-Favorite Couple Home