ABC ANNOUNCES THE CAST OF 'BACHELOR IN PARADISE,' FEATURING FAVORITE FACES FROM 'THE BACHELOR' FRANCHISE

The long-awaited fourth season of summer's genre-defying breakout hit series "Bachelor in Paradise" returns on TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. Starting the following week, the show will air on Mondays. The cast comprised of former fan favorites and controversial characters from "The Bachelor" franchise are back looking for a second chance at love. They all left "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette" with broken hearts, but now they'll travel to a romantic paradise, hoping to turn a potential summer fling into the real thing.

Below is the "Bachelor in Paradise" cast list:

· Raven Gates of "The Bachelor" season 21 (Nick)

· Corinne Olympios of "The Bachelor" season 21 (Nick)

· Amanda Stanton of "The Bachelor" season 20 (Ben) and "Bachelor in Paradise" season 3

· Alexis Waters of "The Bachelor" season 21 (Nick)

· Derek Peth of "The Bachelorette" season 12 (JoJo)

· DeMario Jackson of "The Bachelorette" season 13 (Rachel)

· Lacey Mark of "The Bachelor" season 21 (Nick)

· Kristina Schulman of "The Bachelor" season 21 (Nick)

· Nick "St. Nick" Benvenutti of "The Bachelorette" season 12 (JoJo)

· Danielle Maltby of "The Bachelor" season 21 (Nick)

· Taylor Nolan of "The Bachelor" season 21 (Nick)

· Robby Hayes of "The Bachelorette" season 12 (JoJo)

· Ben Zorn of "The Bachelorette" season 11 (Kaitlyn)

· Jasmine Goode of "The Bachelor" season 21 (Nick)

· Vinny Ventiera of "The Bachelorette" season 12 (JoJo) and "Bachelor in Paradise" season 3

· Alex Woytkiw of "The Bachelorette" season 12 (JoJo)

Additional bachelors and bachelorettes will be announced at a later date.

Over the course of six weeks, we'll follow these former bachelors and bachelorettes as they explore new relationships while living together in Mexico, in a secluded and dreamy paradise. America will watch as they fall in love or go through renewed heartbreak. "Bachelor in Paradise" will feature shocking twists, surprises, unexpected guests and some of the most unlikely relationships in "Bachelor" history. There's no telling who will find love this season, just like Jade and Tanner with their engagement and subsequent wedding.

Hosted by Chris Harrison, "Bachelor in Paradise" is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss, Martin Hilton, Nicole Woods and Elan Gale are executive producers. "Bachelor in Paradise" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format. (CLOSED CAPTIONED)