As Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 continues, the frequency of new arrivals is ramping up. And based on Episode 5’s preview, it looks like Bachelor Season 27 alum Davia Esther is coming in hot with her two different colored eyes set on Tanner Courtad and a date card that could shake everything up.
Davia Esther, a 26-year-old marketing manager from Roebuck, South Carolina, was eliminated during Week 4 of Zach Shallcross’ season of The Bachelor. But she’s back for a second shot at love, and since Tanner eagerly accepts her date invite (on his Paradise gal Kat Izzo’s birthday, no less) we have a feeling she just might find it.
The Episode 5 preview shows Tanner and Davia kissing during a romantic dinner date, dancing to live music outside, and even doing the famous Dirty Dancing lift?! I know they just met, but things seem serious.
So who is Davia Esther on Bachelor in Paradise? And what’s the deal with her blue and green eyes? Here’s everything to know about Paradise‘s newest arrival.
Per Davia’s official ABC bio, she’s “a bold and strong woman who is ready for Mr. Right!”
“While Davia’s life hasn’t always been easy, she’s always persevered and is ready to receive the love she has given to so many others in her life,” the bio continues. “Davia loves dancing, listening to Lizzo and reading romance novels like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Davia is ready for marriage and wants it soon! She is looking for an honest man who will prioritize their relationship above all else.”
Curious about Davia’s fun facts? We’ve got you covered.
Looking to stay up-to-date on Davia outside of her appearances within the franchise? Follow her on Instagram at @daviaesther, where she had 15,200 followers ahead of Paradise Episode 5. And if you check out her Instagram, you’ll see Davia has TWO different colored eyes, one green and one blue! What’s the deal with that? Here’s everything to know about the condition called heterochromia.
Davia’s unconventional, incredibly cool look is the result of heterochromia, a condition where one person has different colored eyes. Per the American Academy of Ophthamology, “There are a few kinds of heterochromia. Complete heterochromia is when one iris is a different color than the other. When part of one iris is a different color than the rest of it, this is called partial heterochromia. Central heterochromia is when there is an inner ring that is a different color than the outer area of the iris.” Based on Davia’s photos, it looks like she has complete heterochromia. But you’ll have to tune in to see if her Paradise date Tanner notices.
New episodes of Bachelor in Paradise air Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. on ABC (or Fridays on next-day Hulu streaming) to see if Paradise treats him better than The Bachelorette.