Bachelor in Paradise’s First-Time Golden Castmates Revealed

Paradise is about to get golden.

The ABC dating competition show, titled “Bachelor in Paradise,” has unveiled the 10 contestants from “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” franchises who will make their debut on the series for the first time.

The cast of The Golden Bachelor’s first season includes April Kirkwood, Kathy Swarts, Leslie Fhima, and Natascha Hardee. Also making a comeback on your TV screens are past contestants from the debut season of The Golden Bachelorette: Charles “CK” King, Jack Lencioni, Keith Gordon, Kim Buike, and Ralph “RJ” Johnson.

As for what the BIP first-timers can expect from the tropical getaway?

For the very first time, the Goldens are setting foot on the shores of Bachelor in Paradise, demonstrating that age is merely a figure as they share their wisdom and an added zest to guide the younger generation. ABC’s announcement on June 16 reveals that Bachelor in Paradise returns for its remarkable 10th season, inviting a group of familiar characters from The Bachelor series to an entirely new beach in Costa Rica for another chance at love.

Alongside Jesse Palmer and Wells Adams, who’s back as our in-house mixologist, Hannah Brown will be joining the show this time around. She’ll be taking charge as the Head of Paradise Relations and introducing a brand-new Champagne Lounge. The network has hinted that this season will up the ante on romance, with every aspect meticulously crafted to be smooth, bubbly, and captivating.

Besides other former contestants from Bachelor Nation, individuals such as Dale Moss, Lexi Young, Kat Izzo, Jonathan Johnson, and Jess Edwards are also making their way to “Paradise”. To learn about the entire cast, keep on reading.

As a seasoned lifestyle advisor, I’m thrilled to share that just two months after ABC unveiled the leading man for “The Golden Bachelorette” Season 2, BIP (Bachelor in Paradise) has made its own golden reveal! The spotlight now shines on none other than Mel Owens, a distinguished former professional football player, who at an impressive 66 years of age, is stepping into the limelight as the newest star of the ABC dating series.

Born and raised in Detroit, Mel – who played for nine seasons as an NFL linebacker with the Los Angeles Rams after being drafted ninth overall in 1981 – is essentially a man of the Midwest at heart, according to a Disney press release. However, following his retirement from football, he relocated to Orange County, California, to pursue a legal career.

Ever since my divorce with my beloved partner, Fabiana Pimentel, after 25 beautiful years together, I’ve been completely dedicated to nurturing our wonderful boys and guiding them in their extracurricular sports endeavors. It’s not just a job for me, it’s a passion!

Keep reading to see the full BIP season 10 cast.

Bachelor in Paradise returns Monday, July 7, at 8 p.m. on ABC.