Over the last week, Channel 10 has gradually been releasing the names of the Bachelor in ParadiseAustralia cast for 2019.

We had the awkward combination of Alex Nation and Richie Strahan, as well as Cat Henesy and Alisha Aitken-Radburn. Then, averyexciting trailer was released focusing on Brooke Blurton and Cass Wood, making it clear that a number of familiar faces from Honey Badger’s season ofThe Bachelorwill be returning for a second chance at love/a free holiday to Fiji.

Now, the show has released a cast photo featuring 12 contestants – one of whom is back for a second season ofBachelor in Paradise.

Bula! Say hello to more of our hot singles ready hit the beach. #BachelorInParadiseAU pic.twitter.com/H1dgylbhp1

— Bachelor In Paradise Australia (@BachParadiseAU) March 13, 2019

The full cast, so far, consists of:

Paddy, from Ali Oetjen’s season ofThe Bachelorette.

Rachael, from Richie Strahan’s season ofThe Bachelor.

Bill, from Ali Oetjen’s season ofThe Bachelorette.

Brittney Weldon (notHockley), from Nick Cummins’ season ofThe Bachelor.

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A random (allegedly American) dude named Alex Bordyukov.

James, from Sophie Monk’s season ofThe Bachelorette.

Shannon, from Nick Cummins’ season ofThe Bachelor.

Nathan, from Ali Oetjen’s season ofThe Bachelorette.

As well as Brooke, Cat, Alisha and Cass – and (not pictured) Alex and Richie.

And because Vanessa Sunshine (from Nick Cummins’ season ofThe Bachelorand our favourite contestant in the history of forever) likes to do things her way, she announced she’d be returning to our screen on her Instagram today, with the apt caption: “Allow me to reintroduce myself: ‘I’m Vanessa f*cking Sunshine!'”

So far, Rachael Gouvignon is the only cast member appearing onBachelor in Paradisefor a second time, after her fleeting romance with Thomas on last year’s season.

Rumours emerged late last year that Bill and Alex start a relationship on the show, with paparazzi photos being released of the two spending time together in Melbourne.

Since then, however, they’ve both been remarkably quiet.

As a side note – remember when Nathan and Paddy had a full-blown fight onThe Bachelorette? Let’s hope the tension between them has just been simmering for months.

WE’RE SO BLOODY EXCITED.

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