Blake Horstmann advises 'BiP' contestants to avoid talking

Blake Horstmann shared advice for future contestants of "Bachelor in Paradise" at the Newport Beach Celebrity Classic on March 16. He suggested they avoid talking to anyone before the show and to stay open-minded. Horstmann expressed excitement for the upcoming tenth season of the show, noting he doesn't watch it much anymore. He emphasized the importance of being oneself and not having a specific plan when entering the show. Horstmann is engaged to Giannina Gibelli, with whom he shares a son, Heath Orion, born in March 2024. He praised Gibelli's natural parenting skills and their bond over shared experiences on reality TV.