Maria Gorgas fromThe Bachelorseason 28 just made a shocking announcement that threatens to ruin the next season ofBachelor In Paradise. Maria, a quirky 30-year-old executive assistant from Canada, made her television debut during 28-year-old Joey Graziadei’s season, and she was one of the 32 women who wanted to win Joey’s heart. She and Joey had instant chemistry that only seemed to grow throughout the season, despite Maria having conflict with several of the other women.

Maria made it to the final four, butThe Bachelorseason 28 ended with Joey sending all the other women home, and giving his final rose to 26-year-old Kelsey Anderson.Fans were crushed by Maria’s elimination, as she was a highly entertaining crowd favorite. There was some hope that she could beThe Bachelorette, butMaria turned the role down. Now, Maria has made another shocking announcement about her future withBachelorNation.

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Maria Says She Won’t Be On Bachelor In Paradise

An Unexpected Announcement

AfterMaria revealed that she turned down a chance to beThe Bachelorette,there was some speculation thatThe Bachelorseason 28star could find herself on the next season ofBachelor In Paradise,which is scheduled for 2025. However, Maria dashed all hopes. In a recent TikTok,Mariastated that she was not planning to appear on the unscripted show.

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The announcement was definitely unexpected. That’s because, in the TikTok, Maria was addressing the fact that she had been mentioned by Jenn Tran during the chaotic ending toThe Bacheloretteseason 21. The post has amassive 635.8K likes.

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Bachelor In Paradise Needs Maria

She’s Extremely Entertaining

Maria is an entertaining personality, which is why she butted heads with some of the otherwomen onThe Bachelorseason 28. Theyoften seemed threatened by Maria’s obvious connection with Joey. WithBachelor In Paradisehaving been on hiatus for so long, and with season 9 having been a stunning failure that yielded no couples, the show’s triumphant return will need to be good.

Maria’s unique quirky personality would be a fantastic addition to the unscripted dating show.

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Who Else Could Appear On The Show?

Bachelor Nation’s Bench Is Deep

Other than Maria, several other past contestants onThe BachelorandThe Bachelorettewould be great on the show. Joey’s runner-up, 26-year-old Daisy Kent, could make an appearance, and, sinceJenn didn’t find her man, she could come to the resort for another shot at love. To really get some fireworks going, producers could invite Jenn’s ex, Devin Strader toBachelorIn Paradiseseason 10. There’s no shortage of casting options, but Maria would be an elite choice.

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