Why is David Spade doing Bachelor in Paradise?

Spade landed the job thanks to his friendship with franchise creator Mike Fleiss, who saw him do a Funny or Die sketch that poked fun at The Bachelor in a “ridiculous” and “little bit R-rated” way. “He thought it was funny, so he brought me in and we talked. We just stayed friends,” Spade explains of Fleiss.

How much did David Spade get for Bachelor in Paradise?

With that in mind, Cheatsheet reports that David Spade probably earned between $300,000 and $500,000 for his appearance, and it’s expected that the other guest hosts will command fees in a similar range. Furthermore, it’s entirely possible that Spade hosted the show for fun.

Why did they change hosts on Bachelor in Paradise?

‘The Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison leaves show after defending contestant’s racist behavior. ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” is getting a slew of new celebrity hosts now that the franchise’s longtime host Chris Harrison announced his exit following his defense of a former contestant’s past racism.