'The Bachelorette' fans 'disappointed' as Brayden Bowers returns to spotlight with 'Bachelor in Paradise'
Sebastian Wright
Updated on March 27, 2026
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA: 'The Bachelorette' star Brayden Bowers has revealed that he will be joining the upcoming season of 'Bachelor in Paradise'.
Bachelorette host Jesse Palmer placed the show's self-dubbed villain Brayden on the hot seat on the Monday, August 14, episode of 'The Men Tell All'.
Brayden revealed on 'The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous' podcast that if he went to Paradise, he'd have to watch Zach Shallcross' season to get to know the women that could feature on Season 9.
Brayden Bowers all set to appear on 'Bachelor in Paradise'
He stated that he would want to comprehend the premise of the program since he wasn't really clear about what was going on 'The Bachelorette'.
Brayden also stated that on 'Bachelor in Paradise,' he would do things differently, adding that, while he wouldn't alter too much, he'd like to attempt to be friendlier.
He also wishes to be more compassionate and refrain from roasting other guys too frequently. Brayden expressed concern about communicating with people.
Brayden said that he isn't one to keep a grudge, therefore he would be able to be courteous with Aaron Bryant, with whom he argued before he left 'The Bachelorette'.
Brayden Bowers and Kat Izzo hit it up on 'Paradise'
On Monday's episode, they explored his troubled relationship with Charity Lawson, as well as when he was evicted from the show. Jesse mentioned towards the end of his conversation that Brayden had just finished filming the forthcoming season of 'Bachelor in Paradise'.
While Brayden was slightly embarrassed by his participation in the show, he began to smile as the teaser began to play.
Brayden was seen flirting with Kat Izzo from the 27th season of 'The Bachelor,' which also included Zach. He was swooning since no one had ever complimented his legendary earrings.
Kat even went so far as to call him a "golden retriever." The duo exchanged a long and passionate kiss that neither of them could break. He confessed, "Kat Izzo is a great kisser, 10/10 recommend."
Bachelor Nation upset with Brayden's return with 'Bachelor in Paradise'
Fans of the Bachelor series on the platform were perplexed as to why he was reintroduced to Bachelor Nation. One confused user asked, "Brayden didn't like the Bachelorette process but he's okay with Bachelor in Paradise?" One user quipped, "The other men hearing Brayden’s going to Paradise:" Another sighed, "NOOOOOOO brayden at paradise!?!???" Others took a dig at the show saying, "There’s zero chance they don’t send Brayden to paradise. The amount of screen time they’ve given him and the drama he stirs up is every producers dream."
There’s zero chance they don’t send Brayden to paradise. The amount of screen time they’ve given him and the drama he stirs up is every producers dream #TheBachelorette
— Bracketology.tv (@bracketologytv) August 15, 2023
One user tweeted, "All of us watching the Brayden in paradise footage." Another viewer shared, "I knew Brayden was gonna be in paradise but it doesn’t mean I have to be happy about it. he gives me the ick so bad." Others wrote, "Also, seeing that Brayden gravitates toward Kat in Paradise is all I needed to see to know those exes on TikTok weren't lying. Kat looks just like those women. My man has a type." Another viewer quipped, "I’m not mad Brayden and his earrings will be in paradise, just disappointed."
Also, seeing that Brayden gravitates toward Kat in Paradise is all I needed to see to know those exes on TikTok weren't lying. Kat looks just like those women. My man has a type. #TheBachelorette
— BK (@BKBachTakes) August 15, 2023
Who is Brayden Bowers on 'The Bachelorette'?
Despite her brother Nehemiah's cautions about his red flags, Charity gave Brayden, a 24-year-old travel nurse from San Diego, California, her first impression rose.
Brayden was typically the center of attention due to his showy style, which included huge, hanging earrings.
He is presently employed as a traveling mental nurse, but he wishes to return to school. Originally, he intended to go to medical school, but he has changed his mind and now wishes to become a nurse practitioner.
'The Bachelorette' airs Mondays at 8 pm ET on ABC.
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