The ninth season of Bachelor in Paradise premiered on September 28, 2023, with Jesse Palmer returning as host.

[3] Wells Adams returned as the bartender for the sixth season in a row.

[1] Former Bachelorettes Hannah Brown, Katie Thurston, and Charity Lawson made guest appearances this season.

On August 14, 2023, Brayden Bowers and Katherine Izzo were confirmed as contestants during the Bachelorette season 20 Men Tell All special.

[6] Recchia is the second ever lead to return as a contestant on Paradise, after Becca Kufrin on season 7.