The season began with 25 contestants. In week 1,
season 8 contestant Chris Bukowski asked to join the cast, but Dorfman eliminated him at the rose ceremony.
Future appearances The Bachelor Chris Soules was chosen as lead of the
nineteenth season of
The Bachelor. Cody Sattler made a surprise cameo during Soules' introduction video.
Nick Viall was chosen as the lead of the
twenty-first season of
The Bachelor. Dorfman made an appearance in episode 8.
The Bachelorette Viall returned for the
eleventh season of
The Bachelorette. He entered the competition in week 4, with
Kaitlyn Bristowe's permission in New York City. He finished as runner-up against Shawn Booth.
Bachelor in Paradise Season 1 Dylan Petitt, Marquel Martin, Tasos Hernandez, Marcus Grodd and Cody Sattler returned for the inaugural season of
Bachelor in Paradise. Petitt was eliminated in week 2, and Martin in week 4. Hernandez split from Christy Hansen in week 7. Sattler left Paradise in a relationship with Michelle Money. Grodd ended the season engaged to Lacy Faddoul.
Season 3 Viall, Brett Melnick, Carl King, and Josh Murray returned for season 3 of
Bachelor in Paradise. King was eliminated in week 4. Melnick quit the show in week 5. Viall split from Jennifer Saviano in week 6. Murray ended the season engaged to Amanda Stanton.
Dancing with the Stars Soules competed in the
twentieth season of
Dancing with the Stars. He partnered with
Witney Carson and finished in 5th place. Viall competed in the
twenty-fourth season of
Dancing With the Stars. He partnered with
Peta Murgatroyd and finished in 7th place. ==Call-out order==