Kat Izzo is returning to the beach. The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise alum is set to appear in Season 10 of ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise, bringing back one of the franchise’s most talked-about recent personalities after her headline-making run last season.
Izzo was last seen on Season 9, where her Paradise journey ended with a brief engagement to John Henry Spurlock—a relationship that later ended after filming.
Her Season 10 comeback positions her as a returning figure in a year when the show is also refreshing the formula with a new setting and new on-screen elements.
When Season 10 airs
ABC set Season 10 to premiere Monday, July 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.
Why Kat’s return matters
From the show’s perspective, Kat isn’t a random recycle—she’s a known quantity. Coverage has framed her as a proven catalyst for strong reactions on the beach, thanks to a Season 9 arc that combined romance and emotional confessionals before culminating in that short-lived engagement.
Her return also plugs into a larger casting approach for Season 10: ABC and outlets covering the season describe a mix of familiar Bachelor Nation faces and notable franchise names, including returning contestants announced in the starting lineup.
What’s new in Bachelor in Paradise Season 10
Season 10 is leaning into “new season, new vibe” changes that go beyond the cast list:
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A new location: the show moved production from Mexico to Costa Rica.
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Hannah Brown joins the on-screen team: she’ll appear as Head of Paradise Relations and introduce a new Champagne Lounge concept.
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The familiar anchors return: Jesse Palmer is back as host, and Wells Adams returns as bartender.
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Behind-the-scenes reset: Season 10 also has a new showrunner (Scott Teti), signalling a tonal/structural refresh.
The Season 9 context viewers will remember
Kat originally appeared on Zach Shallcross’ season of The Bachelor before heading to Paradise, where she bounced through relationships and rough patches that became a major part of the season’s narrative—then ended the season engaged. That backstory makes her Season 10 return inherently loaded: viewers already know how fast things can swing with her, and the show is clearly comfortable betting that she’ll bring energy again.
What to watch for
With the Costa Rica move, the added “Champagne Lounge” wrinkle, and the mix of newer and returning faces, Kat’s re-entry isn’t just a cameo—it’s a stress test for the refreshed format. If she clicks with someone early, she becomes an instant storyline. If she doesn’t, she’s still the kind of cast member editors can build episodes around.
