Mercedes Northup and Tyler Norris have been having fun in Paradise, but Mercedes has been dogged by rumors that Tyler is treating this more casually than she is. She makes it clear that she has been approaching this as a serious relationship, but Tyler says they don't have 'a spark,' which leads Mercedes to tell him she feels used. From 'Bachelor in Paradise' season 9, episode 9, 'Week 9.' Watch 'Bachelor in Paradise' 2023 THURSDAYS 9/8c on ABC. Stream on Hulu.