‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Reveals Season 9 Cast, Features Ex-Fiancés Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes

By Samantha Nungesser @samjnungesser
Published Aug. 25, 2023, 2:40 p.m. ET

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What’s better than eight seasons of Bachelor in Paradise? Nine seasons of Bachelor in Paradise! Nearly a year after ABC premiered Season 8 of the hit reality dating show, the network has announced a brand new cast of sexy singles looking for their second chance at love.

Fresh off of The Bachelorette Season 20, Charity Lawson is set to join her fellow Bachelor and Bachelorette alums in the tropical Mexican getaway. She’ll be joined by the handsome Brayden Bowers, Aaron Bryant, Peter Cappio, Sean McLaughlin and Aaron Schwartzman — all of whom appeared on her season of the show.

Plus, Bachelorette fan-favorite Hannah Brown — who starred on Season 15 of the series and recently dominated Fox’s Special Forces survival show — as well as Katie Thurston from Season 17 and Rachel Recchia from Season 19 are set to make guest appearances. Not to mention, Thurston’s ex-fiancé Blake Moynes will also be a part of the cast — so the tea is sure to be piping hot.

So what other Bachelor Nation faves are returning for this hit reality show? When will it finally come back to ABC? Luckily, we have you covered on everything you need to know. Keep reading for more information.

Who is the cast of Bachelor in Paradise Season 9?

Along with Lawson and the men who were vying for her heart in The Bachelorette Season 20, the BIP Season 9 cast will feature Moynes (The Bachelorette Seasons 17 and 18), Will Urena (The Bachelorette Season 18), Samantha “Sam” Jeffries (The Bachelor Season 26), Eliza Isichei (The Bachelor Season 26 and BIP Season 8) and Recchia (Rachel Recchia (The Bachelor Season 26 and The Bachelorette Season 19).

Plus, The Bachelor Season 26 stars Greer Blitzer, Jessica “Jess” Girod, Katherine “Kat” Izzo, Mercedes Northup, Kylee Russell, Brooklyn Willie, Catherine “Cat” Wong and Olivia Lewis will appear on the show.

More cast members are slated to be announced throughout the duration of the season, according to a press release provided to Decider.

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Where to watch Bachelor in Paradise Season 9:

Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 is set to premiere on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 9:01-11:00 p.m. ET. New episodes will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.