Bachelor In Paradise: Ashley Iaconetti brings sister Lauren along in surprise twist... but it all ends in tears
Bachelor In Paradise turned into a family affair when Ashley Iaconetti brought her sister along for the ride.
To the horror of the other women - and the delight of the men - host Chris Harrison unveiled the sibling twist during Sunday night's premiere episode of ABC's reality TV show.
The contestants were left open-mouthed as Chris explained that if one of the girls received a rose, the other would automatically be allowed to stay.
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Double trouble: Ashley Iaconetti (right) brought along her sister, Lauren (left), when she arrived on the season two premiere of Bachelor In Paradise
'Is that kind of like incest?' a confused Carly Waddell asked.
'It seems like one or the other sister is going to get a free ride through paradise,' Tenley Molzahn added.
Jonathan Holloway, who bragged about his previous experience with two sisters, was less opposed to the idea and described it as a 'two-for-one deal.'
'You choose Ashley I. and you get her sister. That's kind of a bonus,' he said.
Incest? If one sister stayed, the other did two - prompting Carly Waddell to wonder if that was a form of incest
'Bonus': Jonathan Holloway, meanwhile, seemed pleased about the 'two-for-one deal' with the sisters
Unfair: Some of the women wondered if this gave Ashley (and Lauren) an unfair advantage on the show
Ashley was also delighted that she and her sister Lauren were a double act: 'Lauren can slut it up and I can still stick around,' she said.
Ashley I., the Kardashian wannabe from Chris Soules' season of The Bachelor, jokingly squeezed her sister into a suitcase before arriving in Mexico.
While self-proclaimed virgin Ashley wore a white dress, 'not so virgin' Lauren dressed in black and went frolicking in the ocean with Mikey Tenerelli.
Close siblings: Although apparently close, the sisters were rather different - Ashley is a self-proclaimed virgin while Lauren is 'not so virgin'
Sneaking in: A video package early in the episode showed Ashley jokingly hiding Lauren in her suitcase
But hours later Lauren was in tears, complaining that she 'hates people.'
'I just started freaking out,' she said. 'I just don't feel, like, how this could be fun. I'm 24 and I don't want anyone here and I want to go home. I hate people. That's like a problem too.'
'I didn't know there was a gene for drama, but Lauren is just like Ashley,' Jade Roper laughed.
Instant attraction: Lauren almost immediately got the attention of Mikey
'I hate people': Within hours of arrival, Lauren was crying and went to bed early, claiming that she did not want to be there at all
In the genes: With Ashley known for drama and Lauren in tears, Jade Roper wondered if excessive emotion was a genetic condition
The tears did not seem to put Mikey off, who later confessed he was struggling to control himself around Lauren.
'It's hard for testosterone-driven men not to jump on something they feel right away,' he said.
While Lauren took herself to bed, Ashley I. set her sights on Jared Haibon and wooed him with some sparkling conversation about her favourite Disney princess.
Disney romance: Early on, Ashley I. set her sights on Jared Haibon, trying to get his attention by comparing herself to Princess Jasmine in Aladdin
Not interested: Despite Ashley's flirting, Jared did not seem particularly interested
Drama: Ashley I. proved Jade's drama observation was correct by bursting into tears over her one-sided flirtation with Jared
The following day, Jared had a face like thunder as the Princess Jasmine lookalike received the first date card - but agreed to accompany her.
'Jared looks like he would rather take a back alley beating with a plumber's wrench than go on this date,' JJ Lane spotted.
Ashley I. grinned: 'Everyone knows that I think I'm Princess Jasmine and I have some sort of weird Aladdin complex.'
First date: Whether Jared was interested or not, Ashley I. got the first date card and picked him to accompany her
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'Jared kind of looks like Aladdin, so if Jared ends up being my Aladdin, he can rub the f*** out of my lamp.'
After the pair enjoyed some off-roading in a dune buggy and shared champagne on the beach, she proclaimed: 'He's so hot. I think my eyes were made to look at him.'
Need for speed: A fast-moving dune-buggy ride lightened the mood, allowing the two to relax
'So hot': Ashley was more smitten than ever after her date, claiming that her 'eyes were made to look at' Jared
While Ashley I. was making a play for Jared, things heated up between Carly and Kirk DeWindt.
'I didn't expect to have an emotional and physical connection right away. I did not anticipate this at all,' Kirk said after a romantic stroll on the beach.
The pair eventually locked lips and Carly declared it 'one of the best kisses I've ever had.'
Sparks: Shortly after meeting, Carly (left) and Kirk DeWindt (right) started flirting
Budding romance: The two locked lips on their first night and both commented on a strong attraction
Rave reviews: Afterwards, Carly confessed that her kiss with Kirk was one of the best in her life
Jade found herself the focus of a lot of male attention and initially felt a spark with Jared, but opted to take Tanner Tolbert on the second Bachelor In Paradise date.
They shared a kiss after Tanner told her he was comfortable with her previous Playboy shoot - which caused Chris Soules to send her home - and revealed he was due to pose for Playgirl himself.
'It feels just like the perfect start to paradise,' Jade said.
Remember Tanner? One of the less memorable suitors on the most recent season of The Bachelorette, Tanner Tolbert made an immediate impression on Jade
Asked out: When Jade got the second date card, Tanner was her pick
Bonding: Jade had been sent home from The Bachelor after revealing she had posed for Playboy - but Tanner revealed he would soon pose for Playgirl
Kisses: Tanner and Jade got to enjoy a kiss as they got to know each other
While some of the contestants were already finding romance, Ashley Salter seemed more focused on befriending the parrots and was later carted off in an ambulance with a mystery illness.
Her fellow reality stars were left baffled as they watched Dan Cox rush to be by her side and jump into the ambulance in a chivalrous fashion.
For the birds: Ashley Salter seemed to be more interested in local bird life than in romance
Always odd: In Chris Soules season, Ashley S. often seemed somewhat odd - something that did not change for Bachelor In Paradise
Medical emergency: Struck down by a mystery ailment, Ashley S. was taken to the hospital - with Dan Cox offering to accompany her
ABC's censors looked set to be as busy as the Mexican paramedics, thanks to the arrival of Jillian Anderson and her new assets.
Jillian, whose behind was frequently censored on Chris Soules' season and who had a boob job before Bachelor In Paradise, told the cameras: 'I'm ready for my man buffet on the beach. I'm so excited to meet the guys and show off the girls.'
Meet the new girls: The frequently censored Jillian had new breasts to show off in her revealing bikini
Black box: As was often the case when she was vying for Chris Soules' love, a black box covered up Jillian's more revealing parts
'Man buffet': Jillian was clearly ready to let the games begin, referring to the 'man buffet' she hoped for on the beach
But just as the contestants were settling in to their beachside resort, Clare Crawley arrived at the last minute to shake things up.
Armed with a date card, she said: 'I'm trying to find the perfect man for me. I would love to get to know Tanner, Kirk and Jared. I'm not afraid to ruffle any feathers.'
The second part of the Bachelor In Paradise airs tomorrow (Monday) and will see the men hand out roses to the women - anyone without a rose will go home.
Surprise: At the end of the episode, a new woman arrived - Clare Coffey - who made it clear she was there for romance and not friendship
Once more: The second part of the Bachelor In Paradise premiere airs on Monday
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