Besties With a Bachelor Nation Star Arkansas physical therapist Tia Booth, 26, knew what to expect on Bachelor — her best friend is Raven Gates, who was runner-up on Nick Viall’s season and appeared on Bachelor in Paradise.
Cheer Up! Bibiana Julian is used to attention. The 30-year-old executive assistant used to be a Miami Dolphins cheerleader — and was voted America’s Sexiest Cheerleader by FHM magazine in 2006. “If any of our girls were in the contest, they’d have won,” she said humbly. “It’s a Dolphin thing.”
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Utah-based photographer Maquel Cooper went on The Bachelor to find a husband — but the 23-year-old had one until very recently. In May 2016 she wed her highschool sweetheart, Josh Munday. They split just five months later, and their divorce was finalized in February — just seven months before she started filming the show!
Former pro racer Arie, 36, was runner-up on Emily Maynard’s Bachelorette season in 2012. Now he’s ready for another shot at finding his soul mate. “I could not be more excited for this journey,” he said before filming. “I want to find my person and will do whatever it takes!”
Kardashian Klone? OK, this is just weird. Set dresser Kendall Long, 26, has a sister named Kylie — and she worked on the 10th anniversary special of Keeping Up With the Kardashians!
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BACHELOR CAST! TUNE IN The Bachelor premieres Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. on ABC