J.J. Lane III and Tanner Tolbert, who were recently dumped by Kaitlyn Bristowe, are added to the cast of the spin-off series.
- July 1, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Two more of Kaitlyn Bristowe's suitors are headed to "Bachelor in Paradise". J.J. Lane III and Tanner Tolbert from "The Bachelorette" season 11 join fellow former competitor Jonathan Holloway to star in the second season of the spin-off series.
Both J.J. and Tanner were eliminated in week 6 of the currently airing "The Bachelorette". Viewers may remember J.J. as one-half of the "Brokeback Bachelor", which infamously portrayed J.J. and Clint Arlis as if they were gay lovers. He got eliminated after he revealed to Kaitlyn that his extramarital affair had led to his divorce.
Tanner, meanwhile, hilariously pointed out how he's less noticeable among other contestants during Kaitlyn's fake funeral. He said in his speech about the bachelorette, "...all we ever did was date in groups. She made me dress up and jump through hoops. How am I still here? Nobody knows. Hell, I'm even surprised that I got a rose."
Another of Kaitlyn's suitors will be added to the cast of "Bachelor in Paradise" season 2 along with one surprise female contestant. They all join the previously announced contestants including "The Bachelor" / "The Bachelorette" alums Jillian Anderson, Dan Cox, Clare Crawley, Kirk DeWindt, Ashley Iaconetti, Juelia Kinney, Tenley Molzahn, Jade Roper, Ashley Salter, Mikey Tenerelli and Carly Waddell.
The new edition of "Bachelor in Paradise", filmed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, will launch with a two-night premiere Sunday, August 2, and Monday, August 3, at 8 P.M. ET on ABC.
