Bachelor in Paradise’s: Bizarre detail about female contestants’ initial necklaces explained

Bizarre detail about Bachelor in Paradise’s wardrobe explained: Why female contestants wear necklaces with their initials on them – after fans pointed out the odd jewellery

It’s the question many a Bachelor in Paradise fan has been asking: why do the female contestants wear necklaces with their initials on them?

And it seems the mystery has finally been solved, as an insider has revealed the odd jewellery actually serves a practical purpose during filming.

The production insider told Woman’s Day on Monday that the necklaces were used to help cast members remember each other’s names.

Why female contestants wear necklaces with their initials on them: A bizarre detail about Bachelor in Paradise’s wardrobe has been explained. Pictured: Abbie Chatfield wearing an A initial necklace 

Many participants ‘genuinely didn’t know who some of the others were’ because the cast included stars from different seasons from 2015 to 2019, the source explained.

‘So producers came up with a way to help everyone remember everyone else’s names – and it worked!’ they added.

During her brief stint on the show, Abbie Chatfield wore a striking gold necklace with the letter A, while Helena Sauzier wore one with the letter H.

Clever: Speaking to Woman's Day magazine on Monday, a source explained that the initial necklaces were used to help cast-members remember each other's names. Pictured: Helena Sauzier wearing an H initial necklace

Clever: Speaking to Woman’s Day magazine on Monday, a source explained that the initial necklaces were used to help cast-members remember each other’s names. Pictured: Helena Sauzier wearing an H initial necklace

Brittany Hockley also wore a necklace featuring a small bumble bee – a subtle hint at the first letter of her name.

Meanwhile, several of the men sported woven, tropical-looking necklaces on set.

Disguised as fashion accessories, these accessories were actually used to carry microphones. 

Subtle: Brittany Hockley (right) also wore a necklace featuring a small bumble bee - a subtle hint at the first letter of her name

Subtle: Brittany Hockley (right) also wore a necklace featuring a small bumble bee – a subtle hint at the first letter of her name

More than just an accessory: Meanwhile, many male contestants have been seen sporting woven, tropical-looking necklaces on-set. Pictured: Glenn Smith wearing a microphone necklace

More than just an accessory: Meanwhile, many male contestants have been seen sporting woven, tropical-looking necklaces on-set. Pictured: Glenn Smith wearing a microphone necklace 

These clever devices were particularly useful when a male contestant wasn’t wearing a shirt and had nowhere to attach a clip-on microphone.  

The alternative option during filming was for the men to strap a microphone pack to their torso using a flesh-toned waistband.

Timm Hanly was spotted wearing such a waistband during the premiere episode.  

Useful: Disguised as fashion accessories, these adornments are actually used to carry microphones. Pictured: Jamie Doran wearing a microphone necklace

Useful: Disguised as fashion accessories, these adornments are actually used to carry microphones. Pictured: Jamie Doran wearing a microphone necklace 

Does this do it for you, ladies? The alternative option is for the men to strap a microphone pack to their torso using a flesh-toned waistband. Pictured: Timm Hanley (left) wearing a microphone waistband

Does this do it for you, ladies? The alternative option is for the men to strap a microphone pack to their torso using a flesh-toned waistband. Pictured: Timm Hanley (left) wearing a microphone waistband