Wells Adamshas nothing but good things to say aboutBachelor in Paradiseseason 7 hostDavid Spade.
Spade, 57, is set to beone of the guest hostson the upcoming season of the summer spinoff, which is set to premiere Monday on ABC. Adams, 37, who has been the bartender on the series in past years, gushed over the comedian’s performance at theBiPpremiere event on Thursday.
“I think whatBachelorNation knows of David Spade is that he takes the piss out of the show, which I do that too,” he told PEOPLE. “I remember I was like, ‘I’m gonna tell you what’s going to be hard is, you can’t make fun of them when they’re in front of you.'”
“And so I think it was tough for him in the beginning but then I think that he really became close to a lot of people, which is what always happens to us when we do the show,” Adams continued. “He did such a good job. He’s so quick-witted, always had a good joke.”
WELLS ADAMS, DAVID SPADE.Craig Sjodin/abc
He said fans are “really going to like having him” as a host, but teased that the beach setting may not have been the most ideal for Spade.
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Spade has been outspoken about his appreciation for the ABC franchise in the past. During an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live!in March, the comedian was asked to choose betweenThe BachelorandThe Bachelorette.
“I like it all. I just make fun of whatever’s in front of me,” theGrown Upsactor joked at the time.
David Spade.Craig Sjodin/ABC
Spade and fellow guest hostsLance Bass,Tituss Burgessand Lil Jon will be helmingBachelor in Paradisein place of previous longtime hostChris Harrison, who exited the franchise earlier this year amid controversy.
In addition to his bartending duties, Adams is also going toserve as the master of ceremoniesfor the rose eliminations and will step in to guest host an episode.
Bachelor in Paradisepremieres Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
