Ex-Bachelorette Rachel Recchia's Fresh Start in 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 9 Preview

Former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia joins Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 for a second chance at love, catching the eye of Jordan Vandergriff and Brayden Bowers. Image Credit : Instagram

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[{"selector":"#anim-e9d830b2-ab8c-4dd5-a6b5-436162e75391 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Rachel aims for romance on BiP, but faces emotional challenges, as seen in the teaser. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-7fe006a5-b94a-4dae-a2e5-38f44b144372 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Katie Thurston surprises by appearing on the island, where ex-fiancé Blake Moynes also seeks love. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-8d1755da-8973-487a-9f55-8ca1e32921ae [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Katie and Blake's engagement ended after a month; she dated John Hersey briefly. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-42711ef7-7b79-4656-840d-371995052629 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Tensions rise as Katie and Blake confront their past on the show. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-90f22610-393b-4bb2-bad2-80a78178820a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Brayden Bowers, previously on Bachelorette Season 20, pursues Rachel. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-76f46ea4-9a13-4d63-8745-b3b573ccbcca [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] BiP Season 9 promises drama, second chances, and emotional moments for the contestants. Image Credit : Instagram