Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 is back, and Episode 2 is about to dial the drama up to 11.

Decider’s exclusive Week 2 clip already showed Parisa Shifteh and Alli Jo Hinkes “coming in hot.” But they’re not the only ladies hitting the beach! Former Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise contestant Jill Chin also returns. And one of the most highly-anticipated arrivals seriously shakes things up: Susie Evans.

Though Susie doesn’t hit the sand until Episode 2, we’ve already heard her name on the show, because she has a layered romantic history with fellow Paradise Season 10 contestant, Justin Glaze.

Justin, who also appeared on Paradise Season 8, accepted a rose from Bachelor Season 28 alum Lexi Young during Week 1. But will their connection be threatened once Susie arrives on scene?

Who is Susie Evans on Bachelor in Paradise? Here’s what we know about Susie and Justin’s relationship, her time on The Bachelor, her age, hometown, Instagram account, and more.

Who Is Susie Evans On Bachelor in Paradise?

If you’re a longtime fan of the Bachelor Franchise, you may recognize Susie from The Bachelor Season 26, where she famously rejected Clayton Echard’s proposal. By the time the finale and After the Final Rose special aired, the two had gotten back together. But they announced their breakup on Instagram in September 2022.

For those in need of a refresher, here’s Susie’s old Bachelor bio and fun facts:

“Susie is a beauty queen with a passion for adventure. Whether it’s moving to Japan to experience a new culture or winning Miss Virginia 2020, Susie loves to defy expectations and is looking for a man who will keep life interesting. What Susie finds sexy is a thoughtful man who prioritizes quality time and creating shared experiences. With Susie, loyalty is the bottom line and she needs someone she can trust to her core. Above all, she wants someone who will always be there to support and encourage her dreams no matter where those dreams take her.”

Fun Facts:

• Susie would love to be a documentary filmmaker one day.
• Susie hates haunted houses.
• Susie is a Jiu-Jitsu champion.

Want to learn more about the 31-year-old from Poquoson, Virginia? She hosts the Live, Laugh, Lies podcast, and you can follow her on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for a BTS look at her life outside the franchise. And now, for the moment you’ve likely been waiting for…the breakdown of her relationship with Justin…

Did Susie Evans And Justin Glaze Date? What We Know About Susie And Justin’s Relationship

Yes! Susie and Justin dated following her breakup with Clayton. Per UsWeekly, the two first “connected over a vlog in winter 2022,” but before things took a romantic turn, the Bachelor Nation alum were friends.

When Susie helped Justin film an ad-turned-blog-collaboration, which featured the pair answering question about their love lives and dating situations, fans wondered if they were together, but rumors were initially shut down. In an interview with E! News, Justin confirmed that he and Susie shared a kiss in October 2023 and decided to explore their connection beyond a friendship. And in January 2024, Susie confirmed Justin was her boyfriend.

When Did Justin And Susie Break Up?

In August 2024, Justin confirmed that he and Susie called it quits on the Almost Famous podcast, explaining, “Susie and I, we’re not together… We are doing our best to — kind of, like I said — protect each other, keep things private as we try to navigate what this looks like for us.”

That said, the exes were spotted together in September 2024 and in December, Susie confirmed the she and Justin were “working on things.” While their exact relationship timeline and breakup date are a little fuzzy, during Justin’s first date with Lexi, he brought Susie up and explained they were best friends for a year, then dated for a year and recently broke up.

When Did Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 Film?

According to Reality Steve, Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 filming began on May 3, so is there a chance that Susie and Justin’s relationship carried into 2025? In Paradise‘s Season 10 premiere, Lexi already voiced concerns about dating someone who had recently come out of a longterm relationship and was close to his ex. And ABC’s official Episode 2 synopsis reads, “Emotions run high as unresolved feelings between Susie and her ex, Justin, resurface.” So buckle up to see what love triangle drama inevitably awaits.

New episodes of Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 premiere Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC with next-day streaming on Hulu.