ABC Announces The Cast of BACHELOR IN PARADISE Season Five Featuring Fan Favorites

With summer in full swing, it's time for a new group of former breakout bachelors and bachelorettes to take another shot at love as they live together in a dreamy oasis in Mexico when "Bachelor in Paradise" returns TUESDAY, AUG. 7 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. Starting the following week, the show will air Mondays and Tuesdays (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT).

Below is the "Bachelor in Paradise" cast:

Angela Amezcua of "The Bachelor" 21 (Nick)

Annaliese Puccini of "The Bachelor" 22 (Arie)

Astrid Loch of "The Bachelor" 21 (Nick)

Bibiana Julian of "The Bachelor" 22 (Arie) and Chelsea Roy of "The Bachelor" 22 (Arie)

David Ravitz of "The Bachelorette" 14 (Becca)

Eric Bigger of "The Bachelorette" 13 (Rachel)

Joe Amabile of "The Bachelorette" 14 (Becca)

John Graham of "The Bachelorette" 14 (Becca)

Jordan Kimball of "The Bachelorette" 14 (Becca)

Kendall Long of "The Bachelor" 22 (Arie)

Kenny Layne of "The Bachelorette" 13 (Rachel)

Kevin Wendt of "The Bachelor Winter Games"

Krystal Nielson of "The Bachelor" 22 (Arie) and "The Bachelorette" Canada

Nick Spetsas of "The Bachelorette" 14 (Becca)

Nysha Norris of "The Bachelor" 22 (Arie)

Tia Booth of "The Bachelor" 22 (Arie)

Wells Adams and Yuki Kimura (bartenders)

Additional cast will be announced at a later date.

Fans will follow former bachelors and bachelorettes as they explore new relationships while living together in a secluded paradise in Mexico. As they have some fun in the sun, America will witness whether they fall in love or are reintroduced to heartbreak. This season will be sure to feature shocking twists, surprises, unexpected guests and some of the most unlikely relationships in "Bachelor" history. Which romantic hopefuls will follow in the footsteps of Jade and Tanner or Carly and Evan? And for anyone wondering where Paradise could lead them, newly engaged Ashley and Jared have proven that anything is possible when it comes to true love.

Hosted by Chris Harrison, "Bachelor in Paradise" is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television. Mike Fleiss, Martin Hilton, Nicole Woods and Elan Gale are the executive producers. "Bachelor in Paradise" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 stereo surround sound.

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