Here’s where you know the Bachelor in Paradise season 7 cast

After an extended summer hiatus, Bachelor in Paradise is finally back on ABC in what promises to be an unforgettable season filled with Bachelor and Bachelorette favorites hoping to find love as part of the season 7 Bachelor in Paradise cast!

For those new to the franchise, Bachelor in Paradise is the ultimate mashup of ABC’s two flagship series with the show bringing together beloved and iconic contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette on a breathtakingly beautiful tropical locale where they hope to find a second chance at love. The series never fails to bring plenty of drama, laughs, and romance as the cast of eligible contestants attempt to find love in paradise.

This season, ABC has rounded up quite the impressive group of Bachelor Nation alums who will be making their way to paradise this summer in hopes of finding love. Not only can fans expect a handful of contestants from the most recent seasons of The Bachelor and Bachelorette, but ABC has also managed to bring back some beloved favorites from seasons ago who are sure to shake things up in paradise this summer!

Wondering where you recognize this year’s Bachelor in Paradise cast from? Below, we break down which seasons of The Bachelor and Bachelorette the season 7 cast members appeared in for your in-depth Bachelor in Paradise cast guide.

What season of The Bachelorette was Aaron Clancy on?

Aaron Clancy is among a handful of bachelors competing this season on Bachelor in Paradise who was a part of the most recent cycle of the show. That’s right, Aaron is from Katie Thurston‘s season of The Bachelorette, making him part of the season 17 cast.

What season of The Bachelor was Abigail Heringer on?

Abigail Heringer appeared in season 25 of The Bachelor aka Matt James‘s season of the show. Abigail was a favorite among fans from the start of the season, winning Matt’s First Impression rose and the hearts of Bachelor Nation in the process before being sent home in week 7 — just before hometowns.

What season of The Bachelorette was Brendan Morais on?

Brendan Morais was a major frontrunner during Tayshia Adams‘s season of The Bachelorette, making it all the way to hometowns before walking away just before the overnight dates began. As part of the season 17 cast, Brendan’s Bachelorette journey actually began as part of Clare Crawley’s season with Brendan remaining on the show after Claire left the series early in choosing Dale Moss early in the season.

What season of The Bachelorette was Connor Brennan on?

Connor Brennan won over Bachelor Nation as part of The Bachelorette season 17 cast. While he did not win the heart of Katie Thurston, he’s hoping to find love as part of the season 7 cast of Bachelor in Paradise. 

What season of The Bachelor was Deandra Kanu on?

If Deandra Kanu looks familiar to you, it’s likely you were a fan of her run on The Bachelor season 24! Deandra was part of Peter Weber’s season, where she made quite an impact on Bachelor Nation despite being eliminated in week 4.

What season of The Bachelorette was Ivan Hall on?

Appearing in season 16 of The Bachelorette, Ivan Hall first competed for the affections of Clare Crawley before remaining on the show as part of the cast of Tayshia Adams’s portion of the season. Ivan seemed to spark quite the connection with Tayshia but was ultimately sent home following the overnights with a third-place finish.

What season of The Bachelorette was James Bonsall on?

James Bonsall is best known as “Box Guy” to those who watched season 17 of The Bachelorette, due to his decision to show up on Night 1 in an oversized gift box unwrapped by Katie Thurston. He was eliminated in week 8.

What season of The Bachelor was Jessenia Cruz on?

Jessenia Cruz was among one of the many fan-favorites in Season 25 of The Bachelor whose time was often overshadowed by the season’s mean girl antics. Fortunately, Jessenia will get a second shot at love this season after failing to connect with Matt James.

What season of The Bachelorette was Joe Amabile on?

New to the Bachelor franchise and trying to place Joe Amabile and figure out how he managed to make it into the Bachelor in Paradise cast? Joe first appeared in The Bachelorette season 14 cast but was sent home by Becca Kufrin in week 1. He later returned to the franchise as part of the Bachelor in Paradise season 5 cast and also competed in season 27 of Dancing with the Stars. 

What season of The Bachelorette was Karl Smith on?

Karl Smith was among the many villains during season 17 of The Bachelorette, being sent home in week 2 by Katie Thurston after stirring the pot and creating unwanted drama.

What season of The Bachelor was Kelsey Weier on?

Kelsey Weier competed as part of the season 24 cast of The Bachelor and made it quite far in Peter Weber’s season. She was eliminated in week 4, just after hometowns.

What season of The Bachelorette was Kenny Braasch on?

Looking back at the cast of The Bachelorette season 16, there is no denying that Kenny Braasch was a standout candidate for Bachelor in Paradise. While he never quite hit it off with Clare Crawley or Tayshia Adams, he quickly won over viewers with his over-the-top personality which should make him one to watch in Paradise.

What season of The Bachelor was Mari Pepin-Solis on?

Mari Pepin-Solis is one of the many contestants this season who first appeared in the Bachelor franchise as part of the season 25 cast, where she was eliminated in week 4 by Matt James.

What season of The Bachelor was Maurissa Gunn on?

If you can’t quite remember Maurissa Gunn, we won’t fault you. Maurissa is one of the few unlucky contestants appearing this season on Bachelor in Paradise who was eliminated in week 1. Maurissa’s journey was short and sweet, with Peter Weber eliminating her during the first rose ceremony of The Bachelor season 24.

What season of The Bachelor was Natasha Parker on?

Unlike Maurissa Gunn, Natasha Parker made it quite far in season 24 of The Bachelor making it all the way to week 7 before being sent home by Peter Weber.

What season of The Bachelorette was Noah Erb on?

Noah Erb is among several guys returning from The Bachelorette season 16. What makes him stand out from the crowd, though, is that he was one of four men to join the season late in the game, joining the cast as part of Tayshia Adams’s portion of the show. Despite getting a bad boy reputation, Noah won over Tayshia and found his journey end in week 9 just before hometowns.

What season of The Bachelor was Serena Chew on?

Serena Chew’s return to the Bachelor franchise should be an interesting one given she emerged as one of The Bachelor season 25’s “mean girls” clique. She was eliminated in week 6 by Matt James.

What season of The Bachelor was Serena Pitt on?

Looking back on The Bachelor season 25, Serena Pitt was one of a small handful to win over the hearts of Bachelor Nation and Matt James. Serena is one of few contestants this season who walked away from their Bachelor/Bachelorette, which makes her return that much more exciting for those who pleaded for ABC to make her one of the franchise’s Bachelorettes.

What season of The Bachelor was Tahzjuan Hawkins on?

Can’t seem to place Tahzjuan Hawkins? It might be because she was sent home in week 1 of Colton Underwood’s season of The Bachelor. While things didn’t go as planned for Tahzjuan in season 23 of The Bachelor or during her appearance in season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise, she’s hoping to find love as part of this year’s Bachelor in Paradise cast.

What season of The Bachelor was Tammy Ly on?

Peter Weber’s season is well represented this year with Tammy Ly being one of many season 24 contestants to return for a second chance at love this season on Bachelor in Paradise. 

What season of The Bachelorette was Tre Cooper on?

Tre Cooper is among a handful of contestants competing this season of Bachelor in Paradise who hail from Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette. After failing to find love in season 17, Tre is back for a second chance… let’s just hope he pays more attention to those he’s drawn to and less time worrying about who might or might not be in paradise for the right reasons.

What season of The Bachelor was Victoria Larson on?

Queen Victoria’s reign of terror on The Bachelor season 25 might have ended after four weeks, but the season’s biggest villain is back and ready to find love in paradise. After stirring the pot during Matt James’s season there is no telling what Victoria might have planned, but she’s sure to stir the pot and create plenty of drama… again.

What season of The Bachelor was Victoria Paul on?

Victoria Paul appeared in season 24 of The Bachelor, as part of Peter Weber’s season of the show where she finished right about in the middle of the pack with a week 6 elimination.

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