October 12, 2021 • bachelor insider
Jessenia Cruz Reveals Whether She’d Return to ‘Paradise’ and Shares Her Current Dating Status
Third time’s a charm?!
Fans first met Jessenia Cruz on Season 25 of “The Bachelor,” then she hit the beaches of Season 7 of “Bachelor in Paradise” to look for love. Now, fans are wondering if she’d go back to “Paradise” for a third shot at finding happiness on TV.
Jessenia made connections with Ivan Hall and Chris Conran in “Paradise” this summer, but the San Antonio native ended up leaving the beach single.
Jessenia took to her Instagram stories to answer fan questions about whether she’d return to the beach and if she’s dating anyone now.
When asked if she would go back to “Paradise” again, Jessenia candidly said, “I don’t know how I feel about this because ideally, I wouldn’t have to go back to ‘Paradise.’ If anything, best case scenario I’d already be in a relationship and wouldn’t have to go back.”
So, has Jessenia met anyone since her time in Mexico this summer? She answered a fan who asked if she was dating by saying, “Nope, not dating right now. I feel like the energy required for that is just not there for me right now.”
Jessenia also explained why she’s taking a bit of a break from the dating world.
“I was all in for the Bach/Paradise of course, but now being away from the cameras and having been single for as long as I have been, it’s been nice finally focusing on myself. I think I’ll keep it that way for a little longer,” Jessenia revealed.
And while she isn’t seeing anyone at the moment, Jessenia answered some questions about dating in general, like whether she believes in second chances when someone cheats. (It’s a hard “NO” for the Bachelor Nation star on that one.)
She also talked about still having a full-time job, despite growing her social media following from her time on “The Bachelor” and “Bachelor in Paradise.”
Jessenia explained that for her, influencing is not her main source of income and that she “could never consider influencing” as her full-time job. She said she likes having more stable employment where she knows how much she’ll be making each month.
Jessenia is prioritizing herself and her career after looking for love on TV, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for her!
