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The Season 8 newcomer breaks down his first days inParadise.

I was just like, alright, I gotta get out of here.

It was during that trip that producers asked Tyler if hed like to participate inBachelor in ParadiseSeason 8.

On the Oct. 18 episode of ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ Tyler and Brittany’s relationship seems to be in t…

While it wasnt an immediate decision, Tyler opted to hit the beach for one simple reason.

Rachel, ultimately,at the time,I thought she was gonna find her happiness.

So, you know, I want to find that too.

Tyler Norris explains the ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ cast shake-up. Photo via ABC

So far onParadise,Tyler seems to be doing just that.

Shortly after arriving at the womens new resort following thatbig cast shake-up,he got close toBrittany Galvin.

I know you wrote thatkind noteto Rachel on Instagram after you were sent home.

Did you ever reach out to her after thebreakup with Tino?

Im good friends with Rachel now.

Still, to this day, I think shes absolutely amazing.

What were you expecting to happen did you know that you werecrashing something already in progress?

Originally, no, I did not.

I thought I was going down to the beach to meet people and everything.

Not until the night of, did I find out.

And also, there were some of my friends down at the beach.

Were there women you were hoping to see inParadise and if so, was Brittany on your list?

And we saw how that worked out.

How would you describe your relationship with Brittany on the show so far?

The first night, we talked for hours.

Everyone else went to bed, and we were up until 3 or 4 a.m., just talking.

Right then and there, I was like, OK, obviously I have something good.

We can talk about anything.

My head was just thinking that I found something pretty awesome.

Did you learn anything unexpected about each other in that conversation?

Yeah, its funny.

She was like, So what are you, exactly?

And Im a mutt, so I got a bunch of different things.

So shes like, No way, my mom would absolutely love that.

I was like, Well, Im notthatmuch.

And you also had that great date with Shanae.

How would you describe that connection?

But at the end of the date, I was just thinking I want to see Brittany.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.