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Welcome to Mexico! Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 is here. Wells is back behind the bar slinging drinks and dishing out advice and a listening ear. And the Bachelor/ette stars are ready to find love in Mexico.

Vibes Counter: 11 and there’s only up to go from here.

On the beach first is Rachel (Bachelorette on The Bachelorette Season 19 and from The Bachelor Season 26 with Clayton – remember that train wreck of a season in Iceland. My favorite part was her face at the rose ceremony in Iceland when she thought she was the only one left by default because Gabby was ready to peace out.), then Aaron B. (from The Bachelorette Season 20 with Charity), followed by Brooklyn and Cat (both from The Bachelor Season 27 with Zach) and real-life Ken Sean (from The Bachelorette Season 20 with Charity), Will (from The Bachelorette Season 18 with Michelle), Kylee (from The Bachelor Season 27 with Zach), Brayden (from The Bachelorette Season 20 with Charity), Greer (from The Bachelor Season 27 with Zach), Eliza (both from Bachelor Season 26 with Clayton and Bachelor in Paradise Season 8), Peter (from The Bachelorette Season 20 with Charity), Aaron S. (from The Bachelorette Season 20 with Charity), Mercedes (from Bachelor Season 27 with Zach), Kat (from The Bachelor Season 27 with Zach), Sam, Olivia (from The Bachelor Season 27 with Zach), Jess (from The Bachelor Season 27 with Zach), Blake (The Bachelorette Season 17 with Katie and also The Bachelorette Season 16 with Clare and Tayshia),

The Bachelor in Paradise Cast: 7 men and 11 ladies hit the beach (5 from Charity’s season; 8 from Zach’s season – basically the whole cast; 3 from Clayton’s season (includes Rachel before she became the Bachelorette); 1 from Michelle’s season; 1 from Katie and Clare and Tayshia’s seasons)

Quote of the Day: Jess in reference to Blake said, “He’s like an animal guy.” I believe the title you’re looking for is environmental preservationist, Jess.

Best Quote of the Night: Olivia in reference to Will, said, “God took his time on you.” She asked him to suck her toes. Happened so fast. Will said, “This escalated quickly.” And they shared a kiss.

Bachelor in Paradise Intros!

Rachel is here for Brayden, and he’s here for 3 girls, one of whom is Kylee.

Kylee, who was sent home on Zach’s season via video chat, is here for Aven who has yet to hit the beach.

Aaron B. is here for Mercedes (from Zach’s season).

Sean, a self-proclaimed Ken doll, is all about the grooming. He’s interested in meeting Jess G. (Zach’s season). She wore a lot of glitter.

Will (Michelle’s season) is here for Kylee, Olivia and Brooklyn.

Brooklyn and Kat are here. Kat is here for Blake.

Blake is here for love.

Kiss Count:

Brayden and Kat kissed.

Rachel and Sean kissed

Blake and Jess kissed

Aaron B. and Mercedes kissed

Will and Olivia shared a kiss.

Will and Kylee went on a date. Will and Kylee kissed.

First Date Card: Kylee got the first date card in Mexico and chose Will who had already kissed Olivia. Will was more than excited to go. He also fell in the water before reaching their dinner located in water. They also shared a kiss while the performers swung fire around them.

The preview for next week shows Aven Jones hitting the beach. If you’ll remember Kylee was here for Aven, but previews show Olivia swooping in.

Aven! Stirring it up. Aven Jones is living in San Diego and is from Salem, Massachusettes. He was on Rachel and Gabby’s season 19 of The Bachelorette where he pursued Rachel. It’ll be fun to have them on the same beach.

No pairing up or rose ceremonies just yet. But we’re off to a hot start in Mexico!

They promised us a wedding at the end of this season so keep a lookout on prospects that fit the bill, and here’s to hoping.