Disney has announced more casting details on the upcoming season of “Bachelor in Paradise”, which, for the first time, will see some of the cast from  “The Golden Bachelor” and “The Golden Bachelorette” join in, to prove that age is just a number as they bring their experience and a little extra spice to show the younger crowd how it’s done. 

The show is returning for its 10th season and brings a cast of familiar faces from “The Bachelor” franchise to a brand-new beach in Costa Rica for a second (or third) shot at love. Host Jesse Palmer and in-house bartender Wells Adams return, alongside fan-favourite Hannah Brown, who joins to spice things up as head of Paradise Relations and to introduce the all-new Champagne Lounge. 

The following “Bachelor in Paradise” cast are the first Golden arrivals to hit the beach:

• April Kirkwood of “The Golden Bachelor,” season 1
• Charles “CK” King of “The Golden Bachelorette,” season 1
• Jack Lencioni of “The Golden Bachelorette,” season 1
• Kathy Swarts of “The Golden Bachelor,” season 1
• Keith Gordon of “The Golden Bachelorette,” season 1
• Kim Buike of “The Golden Bachelorette,” season 1
• Leslie Fhima of “The Golden Bachelor,” season 1
• Natascha Hardee of “The Golden Bachelor,” season 1
• Ralph “RJ” Johnson of “The Golden Bachelorette,” season 1

Additionally, Gary Levingston, of “The Golden Bachelorette” season one, is also set to hit the beach later this season.

This is in addition to the following “Bachelor in Paradise” cast members, who are set to hit the beach in the premiere episode:

• Alexe-Anne “Alexe” Godin of “The Bachelor,” season 29
• Bailey Brown of “The Bachelor,” season 29
• Brian Autz of “The Bachelorette,” season 21
• Dale Moss of “The Bachelorette,” season 16
• Hakeem Moulton of “The Bachelorette,” season 21
• Jeremy Simon of “The Bachelorette,” season 21
• Jessica “Jess” Edwards of “The Bachelor,” season 28
• Jonathon Johnson of “The Bachelorette,” season 21
• Justin Glaze of “The Bachelorette,” season 17, and “Bachelor in Paradise,” season 8
• Katherine “Kat” Izzo of “The Bachelor,” season 27, and “Bachelor in Paradise,” season 9
• Kyle Howard of “The Bachelorette,” season 17
• Lexi Young of “The Bachelor,” season 28
• Riquerdy “Ricky” Marinez of “The Bachelorette,” season 21
• Sam McKinney of “The Bachelorette,” season 21
• Spencer Conley of “The Bachelorette,” season 21
• Zoe McGrady of “The Bachelor,” season 29

“Bachelor in Paradise” is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. Scott Teti serves as executive producer.

This season is raising the bar on romance, with every detail perfectly shaken, stirred and sparkling, when the series returns on Monday 7th July 2025 at 8:00-10:02 p.m. EDT, on ABC and new episodes will stream the next day on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+.

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Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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