<P> Casting began during the 19th season of the show . On August 24, 2015, during season one, episode four of Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise, Ben Higgins was announced as the next Bachelor . </P> <P> The cast includes season 19 runner - up Becca Tilley and fellow contestant Amber James, news anchor Olivia Caridi from WCYB - TV and Joelle "JoJo" Fletcher, who is a half - sister of Ready for Love star Ben Patton . </P> <P> The season traveled to many places including Las Vegas, Nevada, Mexico City, Mexico, Pig Island in The Bahamas and the state of Indiana . With appearances from rapper Ice Cube, comedian Kevin Hart, soccer players Alex Morgan, Kelley O'Hara, comedian Terry Fator, and Indiana Pacers basketball player Paul George . </P> <P> The season began with 28 contestants, including a set of twins . </P>

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