‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 8: Cast Guide and Instagram Handles

Fans of the franchise last saw Logan on Season 19 of The Bachelorette. He infamously dated both Gabby and Rachel, accepted a rose from Rachel and joined her group of guys, then later hopped over to Gabby’s group. Let’s hope he has an easier time choosing a partner in Paradise.

• Follow Logan on Instagram at @loganseagull

Anyone who watched the most recent season of The Bachelor, starring Clayton Echard, will remember Shanae (and her shrimp drama). Season 26 didn’t work out for her, but maybe perhaps she’ll find a guy she loves more than shrimp in Mexico.

• Follow Shanae on Instagram at @shanae.a

Jacob is another one of Gabby and Rachel’s guys. You may recall him telling Gabby that if she were the only Bachelorette on the show he’d bounce. Yikes. Here’s hoping he’s learned some manners before Paradise.

• Follow Jacob on Instagram at @jacobrapini

Sierra is another one of Clayton’s contestants from The Bachelor Season 26. She famously told Clayton “Don’t be stupid” (iconic advice) and per her ABC bio, she’s “done wasting time” and wants a man who “is cultured, direct, and just as ambitious as she is.” Oh yeah, and good hygiene is a must.

• Follow Sierra on Instagram at @sierrajackzen

Romeo is returning after a break from Season 18 of The Bachelorette, during which he dated Michelle Young. Hopefully his very good name will translate to a very good Paradise stay.

• Follow Romeo on Instagram @doctor__romeo

Jill is yet another contestant from Clayton’s season of The Bachelor. And she’s not even the last! Is Paradise big enough for Jill, Shanae, more Clayton alum, and some shrimp? Only time will tell.

• Follow Jill on Instagram at @jillchin_

Another of Michelle’s exes, Brandon, is making his way to Paradise. On Season 18 of The Bachelorette, Brandon was Michelle’s runner-up, so hopefully he’ll be someone’s first choice on Paradise.

• Follow Brandon on Instagram at @bmacjones

Well, well, well…another Clayton contestant. Remember when Hunter compared Shanae to serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer? I bet they’re excited to reunite.

• Follow Hunter on Instagram at @hunterchaag

The last of Michelle’s Season 18 exes is Casey Woods. I don’t really remember this man, but perhaps he’ll leave a lasting impression in Paradise.

• Follow Casey on Instagram at @caseydillamusic

Would you believe it? Another Clayton contestant. Hailey was on Season 26 of The Bachelor but I *believe* she was eliminated Week 1, so I’m not sure viewers really got to know her.

• Follow Hailey on Instagram at @haileyluhoo

Fans of The Bachelorette will remember Michael from Season 17, during which he dated lead Katie Thurston. The widowed single dad self-eliminated before hometown dates after a crushing FaceTime call with his adorable son James, who missed him. Michael switched into dad mode, shared a tearful goodbye with Katie, and headed home to be with his kid. Don’t worry, Michael says he’s more prepared to take time away from his son to film Paradise.

• Follow Michael on Instagram at @michael_alliol4

Can you believe it? Kira was a contestant on *drumroll* Clayton’s season of The Bachelor. Hopefully she finds lasting love this time around, but if not, at least she’ll get a chance to reunite with a bunch of castmates from her season.

• Follow Kira on Instagram at @kiramengistu

Justin was also a contestant on Katie Thurston’s Season 17 of The Bachelorette. Like Brandon, he was the runner-up for his season, so hopefully he’ll be someone’s first choice on Paradise.

• Follow Justin on Instagram at @justinglaze

Genevieve is yet another contestant from Clayton’s season of The Bachelor who has strong feelings about Shanae. Seems like producers are really laying the groundwork for some throwback drama.

• Follow Genevieve on Instagram at @genparisi

Andrew was another contestant on Katie’s season of The Bachelorette, and was one of her most heartbreaking goodbyes. After she let him go he left her a card that read, “If you change your mind…I’ll be waiting.” She wound up asking him to stick around a while longer, but he turned the offer down. Now Andrew’s headed to Paradise to find someone who puts him first.

• Follow Andrew on Instagram at @andrewzspencer

Serene was another absolute gem from Clayton’s season. Per her ABC bio, she’s an elementary school teacher with a love for musical theater, a fear of guinea pigs, and a cat named Leonardo DiCATprio. Amazing.

• Follow Serene on Instagram at @serenebrookrussell

The final lady from Clayton’s season is Teddi, a pasta-loving surgical unit nurse from California.

• Follow Teddi on Instagram at @teddiwright

Switching things up a bit, this season of Paradise will also see the return of Brittany, a contestant from Matt James’ Season 25.

• Follow Brittany on Instagram at @lilgalvin

And a real Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise throwback will be returning as well. Lace Morris appeared on Season 3 of Paradise after her time as a contestant on Season 20 of The Bachelor with lead Ben Higgins.

• Follow Lace on Instagram at @lacemorris3