ABCYou know what they say, if at first you don't succeed, brush the sand off yourself and try again.
After becoming our favorite guilty pleasure last summer, we were thrilled to hear that Bachelor in Paradise would be returning for a second season, giving Bachelor and Bachelorette rejects another chance at finding love in front of ABC's cameras.
Now, after months of speculation, we've confirmed 11 previous contestants, both fan-favorites and villains, that will be heading to Paradise, including six of Chris Soules' ladies. Oh, and it's worth noting that the other five cast members will be four of Kaitlyn Bristowe's suitors (Fingers crossed for JJ and Clint!), plus a mystery woman (Fingers crossed for Kelsey Poe!).
People first reported the Bachelor in Paradise castmembers.
Clare Crawley: She's ba-aaack! After being rejected by Juan Pablo Galavis in the season 18 finale, Clare was part of the original BIP cast, but ended up leaving because of all the drama and AshLee Frazier's backstabbing.
Ashley Iaconetti: The Virgin Kardashian ('KardASHLEYian' to her friends) is still looking for love, despite her memorable (and tear-filled) exit last season. She recently made a brief appearance on The Bachelorette, clueing fans in on her upcoming tropical getaway.
Ashley Salter: Hide yo' onions and hide yo' pomegranates, Chris Harrison's favorite Bachelor contestant ever is a-comin'!
Why was she the best? She constantly interrupted Chris Soules' interviews, randomly wandered the grounds, gave another contestant a rose, and said this in week four, "I just love you, Chris. I like really love you, Chris. I love everything about you. It's crazy at this point in time, but I actually do really, really love you. And I hope this resonates in your mind tonight...you don't have to say anything in regards to that." She also mistook a pomegranate for an onion. And recently appeared on The Bachelorette to braid Kaitlyn's hair.
Carly Waddell: Oh, the cruise ship singer. She was a fan-favorite and potential Bachelorette candidate during Chris' season...until her backstabbing ways and serious crap-talk was revealed (TBH, Britt Nilsson might still be crying over it). Still, we kind of totally love her.
Juelia Kinney: Listen, we will be SO upset if Juelia, a single mother who endured the suicide of her husband, leaves Paradise without finding love. So. Upset.
Jillian Anderson: Intense and driven, Jillian scared Chris S. off a bit with her raunchy comments and competitive spirit. But she was fiercely loyal to her friends...and fiercely harsh to her frenemies, like Carly, so their reunion should be fun!
Jade Roper: The gorgeous brunette looked to be the frontrunner to win Prince Farming's heart...until her Playboy past was revealed. Hm...something tells us that will make her even more popular in Paradise.
Tenley Molzahn: Anyone else a little surprised Tenley, who appeared on Jake Pavelka's season (Ugh, sorry girl!), is once again wading into the reality dating pool? Eh, she did date fellow Bachelor Pad contestant Kiptyn Locke, so we can't be too surprised, we guess.
Mikey Tenerelli: One of Desiree Hartsock's suitors, he's basically the Cody Sattler of season two. Raise your hand if you are shocked to learn that he owns a CrossFit gym. (No hands should be raised.)
Dan Cox: We are still laughing over the fact that Dan split his pants during a date in Desiree's season. Hopefully the ladies on BIP have shorter memories than we do.
Kirk DeWindt: One of Ali Fedotowsky's men, Kirk was into taxidermy (Yikes!) and later competed on Bachelor Pad. Can two wrongs make a right?
Bachelor in Paradise premieres Sunday, Aug. 2 on ABC.