Meet the first 19 contestants who are looking for love on this season of 'Bachelor in Paradise'

Gabbi Shaw,Anneta KonstantinidesJul 9, 2021, 02:54 IST

The cast of "Bachelor in Paradise" has been announced.Craig Sjodin/ABC/Getty Images

"Bachelor in Paradise" will finally return on August 16 after not airing last year due to COVID-19.
The main cast for season 7 was announced on July 8, revealing the first 19 contestants.
Pprevious contestants from six seasons of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" will hit the beach.

Karl Smith made waves in his short time on Katie Thurston's season of "The Bachelorette."

Karl Smith. ABC

Abigail Heringer stole hearts early on during Matt James' season of "The Bachelor," even receiving the first impression rose.

Abigail Heringer. ABC

Serena Pitt made a big impression on the most recent season of "The Bachelor," making it to the final four of James' season.

Serena Pitt. ABC

Mari Pepin-Solis was another contestant on James' season of "The Bachelor."

Mari Pepin-Solis. ABC

Jessenia Cruz also competed for James' heart on "The Bachelor."

Jessenia Cruz. ABC

Serena Chew also made her mark on James' season of "The Bachelor," going head-to-head with future "Bachelorette" star Katie Thurston.

Serena Chew. ABC

Few "Bachelor" contestants made more headlines during their stint on the show than Victoria Larson, who dubbed herself "Queen Victoria" during James' season.

Victoria Larson. ABC

Brendan Morais was a fan-favorite on Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams' season of "The Bachelorette," making it to Adams' final three.

Brendan Morais. ABC

Ivan Hall was also beloved on Adams' season before he was surprisingly eliminated due to religious differences.

Ivan Hall. ABC

Kenny Braasch also competed on Crawley and Adams' season of "The Bachelorette."

Kenny Braasch. ABC

Noah Erb joined season 16 of "The Bachelorette" when Tayshia Adams became the lead.

Noah Erb. Craig Sjodin/ABC

Natasha Parker was on Peter Weber's season, and made it to week seven before getting eliminated on a one-on-one date.

Natasha Parker. Craig Sjodin/ABC

Deandra Kanu was sent home during week four on Weber's season.

Deandra Kanu. Craig Sjodin/ABC

Kelsey Weir made it all the way to hometowns during Weber's season before getting sent home. You may remember her from #ChampagneGate.

Kelsey Weir. Craig Sjodin/ABC

Maurissa Gunn was sent home during night one of Weber's season.

Maurissa Gunn. Craig Sjodin/ABC

Tammy Ly started off as a fan-favorite, but was given a villain edit by the end of her time on Weber's season.

Tammy Ly. Craig Sjodin/ABC

Victoria Paul (or Victoria P.) made it to week six on Weber's season.

Victoria Paul. Craig Sjodin/ABC

Joe Amabile, better known as "Grocery Store Joe" was sent home on night one of Becca Kufrin's season, and then appeared on season five of "Bachelor in Paradise."

Joe Amabile. Craig Sjodin/ABC

Tahzjuan Hawkins was eliminated during night one of Colton Underwood's season - but she made a big impression during "Bachelor in Paradise" season six.

Tahzjuan Hawkins. Craig Sjodin/ABC

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