Blake Horstmann gets candid about why he passed on Bachelor in Paradise this year Mon Jul 05, 2021 at 9:32pm ET Blake Horstmann revealed that he isn’t returning to Bachelor in Paradise for the sake of his mental health. Pic credit: ABC Bachelor in Paradise star Blake Horstmann revealed why he turned down the opportunity to return for the upcoming season. Blake stirred up a considerable amount of drama when he was last on Bachelor in Paradise. In fact, producers even voiced they were hoping to cast him again this year. Sign up for our newsletter! He was uncertain, and after some deliberation, turned down a spot on Bachelor in Paradise.