The show might be Bachelor in Paradise, but it’s The Bachelorettes of ABC’s hit franchise that seem to be making paradise their own this fall!
In the season 9 premiere on Sept. 28, The Bachelorette season 19 star Rachel Recchia was the first contestant to arrive on the beach as a member of the Bachelor in Paradise cast. While things didn’t quite go to plan for Rachel on her season of The Bachelorette, she’s hoping to find love in paradise by taking a page out of the book of Becca Kufrin who found love last season on the show after becoming the first former Bachelorette lead to join the Bachelor in Paradise cast.
While Rachel might have been the first Bachelorette to arrive in paradise, ABC has already teased the arrival of three more former leads this season in a promo that has many fans wondering whether Hannah Brown, Katie Thurston, and Charity Lawson are just dropping in for a guest spot or are actually joining the show.
We know Charity is just there for the vibes as she’s happily engaged to her winner Dotun Olubeko, and it’s been confirmed Katie is just there for a special appearance but what about Hannah Brown? Is Hannah about to become the third former Bachelorette to try to find love in paradise?
Hannah Brown is not part of the Bachelor in Paradise season 9 cast
While ABC’s promos might have you believing Hannah Brown is about to become the latest former Bachelorette lead to join the Bachelor in Paradise cast, we can confirm that Hannah is not a part of the contestant cast
As confirmed by ABC, Hannah will appear during the second episode of the season airing Oct. 5 in which her arrival rocks the beach before the first rose ceremony of the season. It’s not yet known what exactly will bring Hannah to paradise, but it seems like she is dropping in to deliver a date card — though props to Brayden for trying to shoot his shot in immediately greeting Hannah with a hug as seen in the promo above.
The fact that Hannah is not competing this season as part of the cast should not come as a surprise to anyone who follows the former Bachelorette on social media. This is because Hannah is happily involved in a relationship at the moment and is no longer single!
Is Hannah Brown dating anyone?
Hannah Brown might not have been able to find love during her time as The Bachelorette or during her appearance on The Bachelor, but Hannah has found love outside the franchise!
In 2021, Hannah began dating model Adam Woolard, who also has a history in finance. The pair hit it off and their romance blossomed from there.
"“Everything with us has been so easy, it’s such a blessing,” Brown told People in March. “I think I’m more the messy one, but he just laughs about it. He’s helpful, he cleans, cooks, does everything. He checks off things I didn’t even know I wanted. And he’s my partner in everything.”"
Since the pair began dating, Hannah and Adam adopted a dog together and then made the move from Santa Monica to Nashville.
In August 2023, Adam popped the question at the Bolt Farm Treehouse in Whitwell, Tennessee, and Hannah accepted his proposal. It’s unclear when the pair are planning on tying the knot, but for now, it seems they’re enjoying their engagement!
Don’t miss new episodes of Bachelor in Paradise every Thursday at 9/8c on ABC.