Bachelor in Paradise cast 2022: Who are the contestants? ·

01 Jun 2024, 00:00

PAST contestants from previous seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are back and attempting to find love again.

Featuring several Bachelor Nation alums who weren't so lucky the first time around, Bachelor in Paradise has kicked off its eighth season.

Who is in the Bachelor in Paradise season 8 cast?

Returning to find another chance at love in Paradise's eighth season are:

Brittany Galvin

Brittany Galvin first joined Bachelor nation during Matt James' season.

During that season, she was first introduced during week three but was eliminated shortly after in week five.

Serene Russell

Serena Russell was a contestant on Clayton Echard's season of The Bachelor.

While the elementary school teacher might have been a fan favorite, she was previously eliminated from the season in week eight.

Shanae Ankney

Shanae Ankney was a controversial contestant in Clayton's season.

Due to her villainous ways, she was previously eliminated in week five.

Sierra Jackson

Yoga instructor Sierra Jackson competed in Clayton's season.

She has since been described as "a bold and beautiful firecracker" but was unable to make it past week four in Clayton's season.

Sierra left the show on October 10, 2022, after Michael called it quits with her.

Teddi Wright

Teddi Wright won the first impression rose from Clayton, which made her an instant frontrunner.

However, in the end, he chose Susie Evans and Teddi was previously eliminated in week seven.

Teddy left Paradise on October 4, 2022, after not providing her cast members with any explanation for her sudden departure.

Kira Mengistu

Kira Mengistu quickly impressed Bachelor Nation with her impressive education, which includes degrees from Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and UNC-Chapel Hill.

However, the physician was unable to win Clayton's heart and was eliminated in week three.

Kira was then eliminated from Bachelor in Paradise during the first rose ceremony on October 4, 2022.

Jill Chin

Jill Chin was another educated contested on Clayton's season and quickly won the hearts of fans.

However, the architectural historian was eliminated in week four.

After 7 weeks on Bachelor in Paradise, Jill self-eliminated when her top choice-Jacob expressed stronger feelings for contestant Kate.

Hunter Haag

Human resource specialist Hunter Haag was also a contestant on Clayton's season.

She was ultimately eliminated in week five of that season.

Hunter was then eliminated from Bachelor in Paradise during the first rose ceremony on October 4, 2022.

Hailey Malles

Pediatric nurse Hailey Malles was a contest on Clayton's season.

She made her Bachelor Nation return this season on Paradise after being eliminated in week one of Clayton's season.

However, Hailey was eliminated during Paradise's first rose ceremony on October 4, 2022.

Genevieve Parisi

Genevieve Parisi rounds out the list of women returning from Clayton's season.

For a while, many thought she was going to go all the way, but she was ultimately eliminated in week seven.

Andrew Spencer

Andrew Spencer first joined Bachelor Nation during Katie Thurston's season of The Bachelorette.

He is known for his career as a professional football player but was previously eliminated from her season in week six.

Andrew made the decision to leave Paradise on week 10 after admitting that he still had feelings for Teddi who had left the island weeks earlier in the season.

Brandon Jones

Traveling nurse recruiter Brandon Jones is joining Paradise from Michelle Young's season.

Brandon was originally a fan favorite to win but finished as runner-up after Michelle chose Nayte Olukoya.

Casey Woods

Casey Woods is another contestant from Michelle's season.

The advertising creative director was looking to win Michelle's heart but was previously eliminated in week five.

Casey Woods was eliminated on October 17 after suffering a medical emergency.

Jacob Rapini

Jacob Rapini was a contestant on Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia's season of The Bachelorette.

He was eliminated in week three of the pair's season.

Justin Glaze

Justin Glaze first joined Bachelor Nation during Katie's season.

At first, many thought he would win in all, but he finished as the runner-up after Katie chose Blake Moynes.

Week five saw Justin make his exit but he remained hopeful about continuing his search for love elsewhere.

Justin returned to Paradise during week 8. Jesse Palmer warned that most contestants don't get a second shot on the island.

Eliza sent Justin home on week 8.

Lace Morris

Lace Morris' history with Bachelor Nation dated back to 2016 when she competed in Ben Higgins' season.

At first, she shocked fans after she quit in week three but later returned during season three of Paradise.

That season, she won and accepted a proposal from Grant Kemp, but the two have since parted ways.

Salley Carson

Salley Carson was teased as a surprise guest on Bachelor in Paradise.

She finally made her surprise debut on BIP on October 11. However, she made her exit almost as soon as she arrived.

Jessenia Cruz

Jessenia left Paradise on week 10 after her love interest, Andrew, admitted to still harboring feelings for another woman.

Florence Alexandra

Sarah Hamrick

Sarah's stay in Paradise was short-lived. Jesse Palmer reported that she left the island on the October 31 episode. No specific reason was stated other than that she was experiencing a family emergency.

Kate Gallivan

Eliza Isichei

Eliza decided to leave the Bachelor in Paradise island to pursue Justin after she mistakenly sent him home

Danielle Maltby

Logan Palmer

Logan Palmer was a fan favorite on Gabby and Rachel's season of The Bachelorette who many thought would go all the way.

However, during week six, he was disqualified after testing positive for Covid-19.

Michael Allio

Michael Allio competed during Katie's season of The Bachelorette and was instantly a fan favorite.

That season, he quit in week seven after having concerns about his son.

Romeo Alexander

Romeo Alexander was a contestant on Michelle's season of The Bachelorette.

The mathematician quickly impressed fans but he was ultimately eliminated in week four of that season.

Romeo self-eliminated on the October 11 episode of Bachelor in Paradise. He left with Kira.

Aaron Clancy

Aaron Clancy was a contestant on Katie Thurston's season of The Bachelorette.

After getting eliminated from season 17 of the Bachelorette, Clancy made his return to Bachelor Nation on October 4, 2022.

Clancy joined Bachelor in Paradise season 8 as a surprise contestant.

James Bonsall

James Bonsall was on season 17 of The Bachelorette.

Katie Thurston ultimately sent Bonsall packing during week 5.

Bonsall then return for season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise but left single during week 6.

Along with Aaron Clancy, he returned for season 8 of Bachelor in Paradise as a surprise contestant.

During week five, James didn't receive a rose and was eliminated along with fellow season 17 alum Justin.

Rodney Matthews

Rodney Matthews was a fan fave on Michelle's season of the Bachelorette.

However after Michelle chose Clayton, Rodney made his return to Bachelor Nation on Season 8 of Bachelor in Paradise.

Rodney was introduced to the Island on the October 4, 2022, episode of Bachelor in Paradise.

After Eliza told Rodney that her heart was with Justin, Rodney left the show on November 7.

Peter Izzo

Peter Izzo was a contestant on the 18th season of Bachelorette.

Izzo was eliminated on week 3 of the Bachelorette.

He made a comeback to Bachelor Nation on October 11 as a surprise new contestant on Bachelor in Paradise season 8.

After some friction with Brittany, Jill, and the other women, Peter voluntarily eliminated himself and left the island.

Rick Leach

Rick Leach was one of the five new contestants introduced on October 18.

Olumide “Olu” Onajide

Olu made his Bachelor in Paradise debut during season eight.

Alex Bordyukov

Alex appeared on the October 18 episode of the Bachelor in Paradise

Tyler Norris

Tyler returned to Bachelor nation in mid-October.

Adam Todd

Adam Todd joined Bachelor in Paradise on October 18, 2022.

After failing to secure a rose on week 8, Adam was sent home.

Hayden Markowitz

Hayden Markowitz joined Bachelor in Paradise on the November 1, 2022 episode.

Joey Young

Joey was introduced to Paradise on the November 11 episode.

Justin Young

Justin and Joey were introduced to Bachelor in Paradise as the sizzling hot duo to shake up the island.

How can I watch Paradise season 8?

Former Good Morning America contributor Jesse Palmer has returned to host Paradise's eighth edition.

The season premiered on Sept. 27, 2022. New episodes will air live on ABC, Tuesdays at 8pm EST. Hayden Markowitz. New episodes aired live on ABC. The season finale premiered Nov. 22, 2022.

Regarding what audiences can expect from the reality competition's eighth renewal, Jesse disclosed to TV Insider: "It does in a lot of ways feel a lot different. Obviously, the format is a lot different.

Bachelor in Paradise cast 2022: Who are the contestants?

PAST contestants from previous seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are back and attempting to find love again. Featuring several Bachelor Nation alums who weren't so lucky the first time around, Bachelor in Paradise has kicked off its eighth season.