It was the first time a former lead joined the “Paradise” spinoff (viaMonsters and Critics).

When asked byInsiderthis past January, Kufrin said she would not join “Paradise” as a contestant.

Ultimately, Horstmann did not join, but Kufrin did (perPeople).

Becca Kufrin wearing a purple dress with pink hearts at a Built by Yahoo! event

So who ultimately convinced Kufrin to change her mind?

Kufrin dated Thomas Jacobs during “Paradise” (viaHollywood Life).

Ben Higgins at an iHeart Radio event