Bachelor in Paradise cast 2022: Who stars in ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise?
By Cody Schultz
Bachelor in Paradise is finally back! After sitting out the summer, ABC’s hit series is making its fall debut as part of the network’s Fall 2022-23 schedule and ABC has definitely lined up an amazing cast for the season.
Kicking off the season, there will be a lot of familiar faces from the most recent seasons of The Bachelor and Bachelorette. In fact, the majority of the women heading to Paradise at the top of the season hail from the most recent season of The Bachelor with nine women from Clayton Echard’s season of the show appearing as part of the cast.
Meanwhile, it’s the men from seasons 17 and 18 of The Bachelorette who lead the pack at the top of the season with three standouts from each season set to head to Paradise this season.
Who will be part of the Bachelor in Paradise cast? Let’s take a look!
Bachelor in Paradise cast 2022 with pictures
The Bachelor in Paradise cast for season 8 is filled with favorites from recent seasons of The Bachelor and Bachelorette with a few villains sprinkled in. Here’s a breakdown of the contestants who will be heading to Paradise at the beginning of the season:
- Romeo Alexander of The Bachelorette season 18
- Michael Allio of The Bachelorette season 17
- Shanae Ankney of The Bachelor season 26
- Jill Chin of The Bachelor season 26
- Johnny DePhillipo of The Bachelorette season 19
- Brittany Galvin of The Bachelor season 25
- Justin Glaze of The Bachelorette season 17
- Hunter Haag of The Bachelor season 26
- Sierra Jackson of The Bachelor season 26
- Brandon Jones of The Bachelorette season 18
- Hailey Malles of The Bachelor season 26
- Kira Mengistu of The Bachelor season 26
- Lace Morris of The Bachelor season 20
- Logan Palmer of The Bachelorette season 19
- Genevieve Parisi of The Bachelor season 26
- Jacob Rapini of The Bachelorette season 19
- Serene Russell of The Bachelor season 26
- Andrew Spencer of The Bachelorette season 17
- Teddi Wright of The Bachelor season 26
- Casey Woods of The Bachelorette season 18
You can learn more about the Bachelor in Paradise cast below!
Romeo Alexander
What season of The Bachelorette was Romeo Alexander on?
Romeo Alexander was part of the season 18 cast of The Bachelorette, which was Michelle Young’s season of the show. He was eliminated in Week 4.
Romeo Alexander age: 33
Romeo Alexander job: Mathematician
Romeo Alexander Instagram: @doctor__romeo
Michael Allio
What season of The Bachelorette was Michael Allio on?
Michael Allio was on Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette, aka season 17. He made it quite far in the season before leaving the show in Week 7.
Michael Allio age: 38
Michael Allio job: Business owner
Michael Allio Instagram: @michael_alliol4
Shanae Ankney
What season of The Bachelor was Shanae Ankney on?
We’re pretty sure no one who watched Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor has forgotten Shanae Ankney, who was a point of a lot of chaos during season 26 of the show. She was sent home in Week 5.
Shanae Ankney age: 30
Shanae Ankney job: Recruiter
Shanae Ankney Instagram: @shanae.a
Jill Chin
What season of The Bachelor was Jill Chin on?
Jill Chin appeared on season 26 of The Bachelor, having been sent home in Week 4 by Bachelor Clayton Echard.
Jill Chin age: 27
Jill Chin job: Architectural historian
Jill Chin Instagram: @jillchin_
Johnny DePhillipo
What season of The Bachelorette was Johnny DePhillipo on?
Johnny DePhillipo was on season 19 of The Bachelorette and was part of Gabby Windey’s group of men. He made it all the way to overnights and went home at the Final 3.
Johnny DePhillipo age: 24
Johnny DePhillipo job: Realtor
Johnny DePhillipo Instagram: @johnnydephillipo
Brittany Galvin
What season of The Bachelor was Brittany Galvin on?
Brittany Galvin was on season 25 of The Bachelor, making it to Week 5 of Matt James’s season of the show.
Brittany Galvin age: 25
Brittany Galvin job: Model
Brittany Galvin Instagram: @lilgalvin
Justin Glaze
What season of The Bachelorette was Justin Glaze on?
Justin Glaze as on Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette. In season 17, Glaze made it all the way to finale night and was the season’s runner-up.
Justin Glaze age: 28
Justin Glaze job: Investment sales consultant
Justin Glaze Instagram: @justinglaze
Hunter Haag
What season of The Bachelor was Hunter Haag on?
Hunter Haag is one of many contestants from Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor appearing this season on Bachelor in Paradise, having gone home in Week 5 of season 26.
Hunter Haag age: 29 (Will turn 30 this October)
Hunter Haag job: Human resource specialist
Hunter Haag Instagram: @hunterchaag
Sierra Jackson
What season of The Bachelor was Sierra Jackson on?
Despite going home in Week 4 of Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor, Sierra Jackson was a breakout favorite on season 26.
Sierra Jackson age: 27
Sierra Jackson job: Yoga instructor
Sierra Jackson Instagram: @sierrajackzen
Brandon Jones
What season of The Bachelorette was Brandon Jones on?
Brandon Jones was a fan favorite on The Bachelorette season 18. Many thought he’d end up with Michelle Young, but he ended up finishing the season as runner-up.
Brandon Jones age: 28
Brandon Jones job: Traveling Nurse Recruiter
Brandon Jones Instagram: @bmacjones
Hailey Malles
What season of The Bachelor was Hailey Malles on?
If Hailey Malles doesn’t look familiar to you, it’s probably because she went home during Week 1 of The Bachelor season 26 when Claton Echard sent her home before we got the chance to know her.
Hailey Malles age: 27
Hailey Malles job: Pediatric nurse
Hailey Malles Instagram: @haileyluhoo
Kira Mengistu
What season of The Bachelor was Kira Mengistu on?
Kira Mengistu appeared on The Bachelor season 26. She was sent home in Week 3 by bachelor Clayon Echard.
Kira Mengistu age: 33
Kira Mengistu job: Physician
Kira Mengistu Instagram: @kiramengistu
Lace Morris
What season of The Bachelor was Lace Morris on?
Lace Morris was part of the season 20 cast of The Bachelor, having appeared as part of Ben Higgins’ season of the show. She went home in Week 3 when she decided to leave the show.
Lace Morris age: 32
Lace Morris job: Real Estate Agent
Lace Morris Instagram: @lacemorris3
Logan Palmer
What season of The Bachelorette was Logan Palmer on?
Logan Palmer was on season 19 of The Bachelorette. As for who Logan’s Bachelorette was? Well, Logan began as part of Rachel Recchia’s group of men before moving to Gabby Windey’s group of men. He was forced to drop out of the show in week Week 6 after testing postitive for Covid-19.
Logan Palmer age: 26
Logan Palmer job: Production Technician
Logan Palmer Instagram: @loganseagull
Genevieve Parisi
What season of The Bachelor was Genevieve Parisi on?
Genevieve Parisi appeared on Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor, making it to Week 7 in season 26.
Genevieve Parisi age: 27
Genevieve Parisi job: Bartender
Genevieve Parisi Instagram: @genparisi
Jacob Rapini
What season of The Bachelorette was Jacob Rapini on?
Jacob Rapini was on The Bachelorette season 19 and went home Week 3, which was the week in which Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey broke the group of men into two separate groups.
Jacob Rapini age: 28
Jacob Rapini job: Mortgage broker
Jacob Rapini Instagram: @jacobrapini
Serene Russell
What season of The Bachelor was Serene Russell on?
Serene Russell was a fan favorite during season 26 of The Bachelor with many hoping Serene would be tapped to be Bachelorette after Clayton Echard sent her home in Week 8.
Serene Russell age: 27
Serene Russell job: Elementary school teacher
Serene Russell Instagram: @serenebrookrussell
Andrew Spencer
What season of The Bachelorette was Andrew Spencer on?
Andrew was a breakout on season 17 of The Bachelorette, which was Katie Thurston’s season of the show. Many hoped Andrew would be named Bachelor after being eliminated in Week 6 of the season.
Andrew Spencer age: 27
Andrew Spencer job: Pro Football Player
Andrew Spencer Instagram: @andrewzspencer
Teddi Wright
What season of The Bachelor was Teddi Wright on?
Teddi Wright appeared on Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor, going home in Week 7 of season 26.
Teddi Wright age: 25 (Turning 26 in October)
Teddi Wright job: Surgical unit nurse
Teddi Wright Instagram: @teddiwright
Casey Woods
What season of The Bachelorette was Casey Woods on?
Casey Woods was on Michelle Young’s season of The Bachelorette, which was season 18 of the show. He went home in Week 5.