"Johnny is just being defensive": Fans react as Johnny fails to answer Victoria's questions on Bachelor in Paradise

Bachelor in Paradise Season 8 aired a brand new episode on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 8 pm ET on ABC. The two-hour episode witnessed the end of the Split Week twist as the women headed back to the beach after being separated from their original connections for a week. During that time period, the cast were introduced to a new set of men and women who were also looking to find potential connections.On this week's episode, Victoria spoke to Johnny about her forming a potential connection with newbie Alex. She felt that Johnny wasn't ready for an engagement and proceeded to ask him about the idea of getting married and having kids. She also asked him what his career goals were. Johnny, however, had no answer.Fans speculated that Johnny was dodging the questions and wasn't ready for an engagement. One tweeted:TV OMG@tvomg01I feel like Victoria’s questions/concerns are valid and Johnny is just being defensive because he can’t/doesn’t want to answer them #BachelorInParadise351I feel like Victoria’s questions/concerns are valid and Johnny is just being defensive because he can’t/doesn’t want to answer them #BachelorInParadiseThe official synopsis of the Bachelor in Paraidse episode read:&quot;It’s finally time to go back to the beach! Paradise’s original couples reunite on the sand, where each learns if their relationship survived the week apart. Later that same night, the new guys make their grand, rocky entrance to the beach, stirring up more drama. Which couples are safe and who will pack their bags? All will be revealed.&quot;Victoria talks to Johnny about her connection with AlexOn this week's episode of Bachelor in Paradise, the Split Week twist came in hard for many couples whose relationships were put to the test. While some passed with flying colors, others couldn't take it. The twist saw the existing men and women forming new potential connections with the 10 new individuals who appeared on the beach looking for love.For most of the separation, Victoria was completely dedicated to her original connection with Johnny. By the end of the twist, however, she felt that Alex could potentially be a much better connection, considering his maturity. He was also close to her age-wise, and they were both in the same place in their lives. In a confessional on last night's episode of Bachelor in Paradise, Victoria stated that she was open to exploring a connection with Alex because he was close to his ideal type. But she hesitated because she was used to &quot;doing life with Johnny&quot; back at the beach and wanted to talk to him before proceeding with anything.When the ladies headed back to the beach, she made it a point to sit down with Johnny and update him about the events that had transpired while they were separated. Although the latter assured that he wasn't exploring any new connections, Victoria couldn't say the same for herself. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostVictoria confessed to having gone on a date with Alex and potentially exploring something with him. She explained that he checked off all the boxes on her list, which intrigued her to go on the date. When Johnny enquired about the list, the Bachelor in Paradise star explained that she was looking to get engaged, married and have kids soon and that Johnny wasn't ready for it.Johnny, however, asked her if she wanted to just base her engagement off a list or was open to finding love first. Although Victoria admitted that she wanted to find love, she still had questions about whether Johnny was ready for an engagement or if he wanted to have kids. She even asked him what his career goals were, but he had no answers.Fans react to Victoria and Johnny's conversation on Bachelor in ParadiseFans felt that Victoria was asking the right questions and Johnny's inability to answer them did put a question mark on whether the two were compatible as a couple. T@trinawattersVictoria: what are your career plansJohnny: whatever, I’m passionate and motivated#BachelorinParadise #BIP21111Victoria: what are your career plansJohnny: whatever, I’m passionate and motivated#BachelorinParadise #BIP https://t.co/OfqPJixveQBach Takes@13vlm13Victoria is being so reasonable and handling this so well and Johnny is throwing a fit like a child. Also why does he act like being in the same place in life as your partner isn’t important??? #BachelorInParadise353Victoria is being so reasonable and handling this so well and Johnny is throwing a fit like a child. Also why does he act like being in the same place in life as your partner isn’t important??? #BachelorInParadiseErika Sanders@erikasanders45Why did Johnny go on two dating shows that end in engagements and he's not ready to settle down?? Make it make sense #BachelorInParadise311Why did Johnny go on two dating shows that end in engagements and he's not ready to settle down?? Make it make sense #BachelorInParadiseWho Dat Cat 😺🇺🇸🇵🇷@Louisiana_CatThe person who handled the split with the most class was Victoria. She did not cross any lines with Alex until she had a chance to talk to Johnny. She expressed interest but kept it G rated. That’s how to do it. #BachelorInParadise #BachelorInParadiseABC954The person who handled the split with the most class was Victoria. She did not cross any lines with Alex until she had a chance to talk to Johnny. She expressed interest but kept it G rated. That’s how to do it. #BachelorInParadise #BachelorInParadiseABCLisa Hughes Brown@LylaMarieSimonJohnny: “what do we mean are we in the same place in life?”Victoria: “what are your career goals? What does life after this look like for you?”Johnny: “Well if you’re looking for someone established then go do your thing.”HENCE THIS CONVERSATION, JOHNNY. #bachelorinparadise422Johnny: “what do we mean are we in the same place in life?”Victoria: “what are your career goals? What does life after this look like for you?”Johnny: “Well if you’re looking for someone established then go do your thing.”HENCE THIS CONVERSATION, JOHNNY. #bachelorinparadiseDalia Lopez@SwweetDeeJohnny is purposely not answering Victoria’s questions because he knows he isn’t ready for engagement, marriage, kids and want to retain her for dating #BachelorInParadise16Johnny is purposely not answering Victoria’s questions because he knows he isn’t ready for engagement, marriage, kids and want to retain her for dating #BachelorInParadiseAshley Knaff@Ashley_KnaffTeam Victoria. This is embarrassing. The man isn’t 17, he should be able to produce some sort of future plans. No ‘Poor Johnny’ over here #BachelorInParadise332Team Victoria. This is embarrassing. The man isn’t 17, he should be able to produce some sort of future plans. No ‘Poor Johnny’ over here #BachelorInParadise https://t.co/VUfNgutsY9not having a baja blast@nothavingablastvictoria f: what do you want to do career goal wise?johnny: if you’re into that, then do your thing #BachelorInParadise3459victoria f: what do you want to do career goal wise?johnny: if you’re into that, then do your thing 🚩 🚩 🚩 #BachelorInParadise https://t.co/5XlU4E1OE2♡@tvgoldtweetscompletely understand Victoria's concerns since Johnny wasn't ready for an engagement on Gabby/Rachel's season#BachelorInParadise803completely understand Victoria's concerns since Johnny wasn't ready for an engagement on Gabby/Rachel's season#BachelorInParadise https://t.co/Vk3iFFfoYdrach@rachelnotmonicain my personal opinion, the way Johnny is reacting and continuously mentioning “the checklist” is further proof that we need to up the age range for the franchise…not everyone in their early 20s is ready to get married like society keeps trying to convince us #bachelorinparadise6in my personal opinion, the way Johnny is reacting and continuously mentioning “the checklist” is further proof that we need to up the age range for the franchise…not everyone in their early 20s is ready to get married like society keeps trying to convince us #bachelorinparadiseTheBachBabes@TheBachBabesVictoria honey Johnny just gave you like eight reasons to walk away and you’re still entertaining him? That’s your own fault #BachelorInParadise562Victoria honey Johnny just gave you like eight reasons to walk away and you’re still entertaining him? That’s your own fault #BachelorInParadise https://t.co/8TfcYZznBbClaudia.@claudiaaybJohnny is a child. Alex is a man. She's ready for a man. What is the confusion?! #bip #BachelorinParadise432Johnny is a child. Alex is a man. She's ready for a man. What is the confusion?! #bip #BachelorinParadise https://t.co/1X5Gi0ADtkbachelorette4ever@loverealitygameI feel bad for Johnny, but it’s not about falling in love blindly without getting to know what are your expectations, aspirations and visions for the future. Those things are important in a relationship #bachelorinparadiseabc #BachelorInParadise #BIP423I feel bad for Johnny, but it’s not about falling in love blindly without getting to know what are your expectations, aspirations and visions for the future. Those things are important in a relationship #bachelorinparadiseabc #BachelorInParadise #BIPSeason 8 of Bachelor in Paradise has been extremely dramatic with each passing episode. The cast members are in the process of navigating their emotions following the twist, leading to multiple arguments, conflicts and misunderstandings. Which of the couples will stand the test of time? Only time will tell.Tune in to an all-new episode of Bachelor in Paradise on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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