Kim Buike and Faith Martin Remind Us Why We Love the Golden Contestants in Sweet ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Clip
Last week on Bachelor in Paradise, fans said goodbye to Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston. Bailey Brown opted to give the two remaining roses to Faith Martin and Parisa Shifteh instead. Bailey said she offered the rose to Faith instead of Leslie because she thought Faith and Kim needed more time together. Fans think Jeremy Simon influenced her to eliminate a threat to their prize money. His assumption that Faith and Kim aren’t a threat might be dead wrong. A heartwarming clip between Kim Buike and Faith Martin for the upcoming episode of Bachelor in Paradise reminds us exactly why we love having the golden contestants in paradise. The golden couple’s bond is obvious.
A new clip of Kim Buike and Faith Martin reveals the golden couple’s sweet connection
We will miss seeing Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston connect on Bachelor in Paradise. Still, there might be a new golden couple in town. Faith Martin and Kim Buike have only known each other for a short time, but the pair appears bonded. At the very least, a new clip proves they have developed feelings for each other. Kathy Swarts initially claimed she “didn’t see it,” but we think she’s wrong.
In a sweet clip obtained by Decider, Kim and Faith sit down to have a little chat about his heart hiccups. The retired naval officer told Faith that the medical staff wanted him to wear a monitor so they could catch his heart’s activity in real-time. Faith became visibly upset, wiping away tears. Kim moved quickly to dry her eyes and reassure her, telling her it’s “ok” and it was a “good thing.” He went on to apologize to her for being “flawed.” By the end, the two Washington state residents were making jokes, which can only be a good sign. The medical hiccup is surely scary. But it did give us a glimpse into just how closely bonded Kim and Faith have become. We absolutely love that for her.
In a previous episode, Kim Buike sought medical attention after his heart rate was elevated. He was initially cleared to return to the resort. Still, it appears he may experience some ongoing issues. The monitor he was referencing may be a Holter monitor. The wearable device records the heart’s activity over one or two days.
Was Kim Buike or Faith Martin ever married?
Faith Martin and Kim Buike are both seemingly ready to find love again after both suffering big losses. Kim was married to Mary Buike until she died in 2017. Kim has spoken openly about his late wife’s battle with ovarian cancer. He shared her hope for better awareness and early detection. A scholarship is named in her honor.
Faith Martin is divorced but remained close friends with her ex-husband until he died in 2022. Martin revealed during an appearance on Bachelor Happy Hour that her ex-husband, Brett Martin, died from addiction-related causes. She admitted she had not properly grieved the loss. She also noted she had not worked through the end of her marriage or the trauma around his death when she first appeared on The Golden Bachelor.
