Bachelor in Paradise's First-Time Golden Bachelor/Bachelorette Castmembers Revealed

Meet the Golden Bachelor, Bachelorette alums heading to Bachelor in Paradise for the show's very first time ahead of the season 10 premiere.

By Brett M Malec Jun 16, 2025 6:48 PM
| Updated Jun 16, 2025 6:57 PM
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Paradise is about to get golden.

Bachelor in Paradise has revealed the 10 alums from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette who are joining the ABC dating competition series for the very first time.

Headed to the beaches of Costa Rica from The Golden Bachelor season one are April Kirkwood, Kathy Swarts, Leslie Fhima and Natascha Hardee. Plus, past hopefuls from The Golden Bachelorette's inaugural season returning to your TV screens will be Charles “CK” King, Gary LevingstonJack Lencioni, Keith Gordon, Kim Buike and Ralph “RJ” Johnson.

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

"For the first time, the Goldens are hitting the beaches of Bachelor in Paradise, proving 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," reads ABC's June 16 announcement. "Bachelor in Paradise is back for its milestone 10th season, bringing 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."

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In addition to host Jesse Palmer and in-house bartender Wells Adams returning, fan-favorite alum Hannah Brown also joins "to spice things up as head of Paradise Relations and to introduce the all-new Champagne Lounge," according to the network. "This season is raising the bar on romance, with every detail perfectly shaken, stirred and sparkling."

Other Bachelor Nation alums headed to Paradise include Dale Moss, Lexi Young, Kat Izzo, Jonathan Johnson, Jess Edwards and many more (keep reading to meet the whole cast).

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BIP's Golden reveal comes two months after ABC revealed the next lead of The Golden Bachelor season two. Former professional football player Mel Owens, 66, was announced as the ABC dating series' latest star in April.

The retired NFL linebacker and Detroit native—who played for the Los Angeles Rams for nine seasons after being selected as the ninth overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft—Mel is a Midwest man at heart, the Disney press release noted, although following his retirement from football, he moved to Orange County, Calif., to pursue a career in law. 

After his divorce from wife of 25 years Fabiana Pimentel, the former athlete has remained focused on raising his their two sons and coaching their extracurricular sports teams. 

Keep reading to see the full BIP season 10 cast.

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

Jesse Palmer

Host

Hannah Brown & Wells Adams

Mentor and Bartender, respectively

Natascha Hardee

The Golden Bachelor season one

Charles "CK" King

The Golden Bachelorette season one

Keith Gordon

The Golden Bachelorette season one

Kathy Swarts

The Golden Bachelor season one

Jack Lencioni

The Golden Bachelorette season one

Leslie Fhima

The Golden Bachelor season one

April Kirkwood

The Golden Bachelor season one

Gary Levingston

The Golden Bachelorette season one

Kim Buike

The Golden Bachelorette season one

Ralph "RJ" Johnson

The Golden Bachelorette season one

Sam McKinney

The Bachelorette season 21

Bailey Brown

The Bachelor season 29

Zoe McGrady

The Bachelor season 29

Jonathon Johnson

The Bachelorette season 21

Jeremy Simon

The Bachelorette season 21

Dale Moss

The Bachelorette season 16

Katherine “Kat” Izzo

The Bachelor season 27 and Bachelor in Paradise season 9

Lexi Young

The Bachelor season 28

Alexe-Anne “Alexe” Godin

The Bachelor season 29

Jessica “Jess” Edwards

The Bachelor season 28

Justin Glaze

The Bachelorette season 17 and Bachelor in Paradise season 8

Brian Autz

The Bachelorette season 21

Kyle Howard 

The Bachelorette season 17

Spencer Conley

The Bachelorette season 21

Hakeem Moulton

The Bachelorette season 21

Riquerdy “Ricky” Marinez

The Bachelorette season 21

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