Almost Paradise! After a two-year break from the beloved dating show, Bachelor in Paradise finally returns tonight! The reality series brings back some of the best and the most dramatic Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants for another shot of love. Instead of competing for one person’s rose every week, the stars get to mingle and choose who they want to pursue from a slightly bigger dating pool.
And because we haven’t gotten a season of
since summer 2019, there have been multiple seasons of
and
in the time between, meaning way more former contestants than usual to choose from.
Bachelor in Paradise
season 7 will see cast members from Peter Weber’s season, Clare Crawley/Tayshia Adams’ season, Matt James’ season, and finally, Katie Thurston’s season. Yeah, it’s a lot.
Get ready to see the return of Queen Victoria Larson, the loveable Ivan Hall, the sweet
, and a handful of other familiar faces. Check out the list of
Bachelor in Paradise season 7 cast members here
. If you’ve seen this show before, however, you’ll know that this isn’t the full list, as stars continue to come onto the season as the episodes go on. We already know that former
Bachelor
star
, along with former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin will be returning for this season of
Paradise
.
So buckle up, Bachelor Nation! With a cast like this, this is about the be the most entertaining and hectic season of BiP yet.
What time does Bachelor in Paradise start?
Bachelor in Paradise season 7 premieres tonight, August 16, at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC. This is expected to be the time slot for the remainder of the season.
How long are Bachelor in Paradise episodes?
Similar to The Bachelor and The Bachelorette seasons, Bachelor in Paradise season 7 episodes will run for two hours long. Tonight, the premiere will begin at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC and conclude at 10:00 p.m. EST. According to ABC’s schedule, an episode of The Celebrity Dating Game will air after BiP.
If you don’t have cable or access to ABC, sign up for a free trial on FuboTV to watch Bachelor in Paradise episodes live.
Tonight’s episode is about to kick off an extremely highly-anticipated season of Bachelor in Paradise. Not only will we be getting contestants from a handful of different seasons, but we’ll also be getting rotating hosts. Chris Harrison will not be hosting BiP season 7, and instead celebrities such as David Spade, Lil Jon, and Lance Bass will be filling in. It’ll definitely be interesting to see how they pull off the job!
Bachelor in Paradise season 7 premieres tonight, August 16, on ABC!