Bachelor Nation is reeling after Jeremy Simon, one of the season’s breakout contestants, was exposed for secretly begging ex-girlfriend Susie Evans to take him back — all while publicly pursuing a romance with Bailey Brown on Bachelor in Paradise.
A Scandal That Rocked Paradise
Just when fans thought this season of Bachelor in Paradise couldn’t get any messier, Jeremy Simon delivered the ultimate betrayal. Viewers were stunned when leaked footage and insider reports revealed that Jeremy had been reaching out to his former flame, Susie Evans, pleading for another chance — despite being in the middle of a budding relationship with Bailey Brown on the beach.
The revelation has quickly become the biggest scandal of the season, leaving fans furious, contestants blindsided, and Jeremy’s reputation hanging by a thread.
The Love Triangle Nobody Saw Coming
On-screen, Jeremy appeared to be happily coupled up with Bailey, one of the most admired women in Paradise. Their chemistry had fans rooting for them as one of the strongest pairs of the season.
But behind the scenes, Jeremy was allegedly sending late-night messages and calls to Susie, telling her he still loved her and wanted to work things out. “He told Susie she was ‘the one that got away,’ even while Bailey was holding his hand on camera,” a source close to production spilled.
For many fans, the duplicity was shocking: “We trusted him,” one Bachelor Nation viewer tweeted. “He looked so genuine with Bailey, and now this? Unforgivable.”
Bailey Brown Blindsided
Perhaps the most heartbroken in this saga is Bailey Brown herself. Known for her warm personality and sincerity, Bailey had invested deeply in her relationship with Jeremy.
“Bailey had no idea,” an insider explained. “She really thought Jeremy was all-in with her. Finding out he was chasing Susie behind her back was devastating.”
While Bailey hasn’t released an official statement, fans noticed she unfollowed Jeremy on Instagram within hours of the news breaking — a clear sign that she’s not taking the betrayal lightly.
Susie Evans Caught in the Middle
As for Susie Evans, she reportedly shut down Jeremy’s attempts to reconcile. “She told him it was too late and that she had moved on,” a friend close to Susie revealed. “She didn’t want to be dragged back into his drama, especially with it playing out on national television.”
Susie’s refusal only fueled fan sympathy for both her and Bailey, with social media dubbing them the “real winners” in a situation marred by Jeremy’s actions.
Fan Reactions: Outrage and Disbelief
Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit exploded with reactions the moment the story broke. Some fans labeled Jeremy a “snake” and a “master manipulator,” while others couldn’t believe how brazen he had been.
“Imagine telling your ex you want her back while dating someone on Bachelor in Paradise… the audacity!” one fan wrote.
Another summed it up bluntly: “Jeremy Simon just became the villain of the season.”
What’s Next for Jeremy Simon?
The scandal now raises serious questions about Jeremy’s future in Bachelor Nation. Will Bailey end things with him on the beach? Will producers confront him on camera, making the betrayal part of the storyline? And most importantly, will Jeremy have any chance of redeeming himself in the eyes of fans?
For now, Jeremy has stayed silent publicly, but insiders say producers are “absolutely aware” of the situation and that the drama will likely play out in upcoming episodes.
The Bottom Line
What started as a promising love story between Jeremy and Bailey has unraveled into one of the most shocking scandals in Bachelor in Paradise history. With Susie refusing his advances, Bailey left blindsided, and fans demanding answers, Jeremy Simon’s once-rising star has quickly dimmed.
As one fan perfectly put it: “We came to watch romance in paradise. Instead, Jeremy turned it into betrayal island.”
