Bachelor in Paradiseis finally back!Ahead of the season 7 premiere next week, ABC released an extended sneak peek teasing what’s to come onBiPafter theseason 17 finaleofThe Bacheloretteon Monday.The upcoming season promises to be “bigger, bolder and sexier” than ever as 23 Bachelor Nation favorites arrive on the beach in Mexico for another chance at love.In the extended teaser, fans get a peek at some of the possible pairings on season 7, including: Tammy Ly and Riley Christian,Serena PittandJoe Amabile,Demi Burnettand Kenny Braasch, and Jessenia Cruz andIvan Hall.And, of course, it wouldn’t beBachelor in Paradisewithout its fair share of drama.Things are expected to heat up between Aaron Clancy and his season 17BachelorettecastmateThomas Jacobs, who is seen talking withBecca Kufrin. (PEOPLE exclusively revealedon Monday that the former Bachelorette is joining the cast — news that comes nearly a yearafter her splitfrom exGarrett Yrigoyen, to whom she got engaged onThe Bachelorette.)“I can’t stop smiling,” she says to Thomas during what appears to be a date.Becca Kufrin.abcThomas and Becca Kufrin.abcLater, when the two men are seen meeting on the beach,Aaron demands, “I deserve some respect.““Don’t f—- with me,” Thomas replies to Aaron. In a confessional, Serena says that the men are “about to fight.“The teaser also promises an emotional confrontation between Joe and his ex,Kendall Long— whosplit last yearafter meeting onParadisein 2019.Will you accept this rose? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly Bachelor Nation newsletterto get the latest news onThe Bachelor, The Bacheloretteand everything in between.ABC/Craig SjodinWhen Kendall arrives, Joe has already begun spending time with Serena. The former couple sits down to clear the air, and Joe asks her: “Why did you come here?“As tensions escalate between some of the contestants, Mari Pepin-Solis declares, “The heat is f—— on, that’s all I’ve gotta say.“In the next clip, Mari throws a birthday cake into a bonfire on the beach before storming away with Demi.The trailer ends with flashes of contestants shedding a few tears, as one says, “I wanna go home. That’s where I wanna go.“WELLS ADAMS, DAVID SPADE.Craig Sjodin/abcFans also get to hear from one of the season’s guest hosts,David Spade, who declares that season 7 could be “the most dramaticBachelor in Paradiseever.“Season 7 ofBachelor in Paradisewill seeWells Adamsreturn as bartender, while alsoserving as master of rose ceremonies. A rotating list of celebrities will fill in for former hostChris Harrison, including Spade,Lance Bass,Lil JonandTituss Burgess.Season 7 ofBachelor in Paradisepremieres Monday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Bachelor in Paradiseis finally back!

Ahead of the season 7 premiere next week, ABC released an extended sneak peek teasing what’s to come onBiPafter theseason 17 finaleofThe Bacheloretteon Monday.

The upcoming season promises to be “bigger, bolder and sexier” than ever as 23 Bachelor Nation favorites arrive on the beach in Mexico for another chance at love.

In the extended teaser, fans get a peek at some of the possible pairings on season 7, including: Tammy Ly and Riley Christian,Serena PittandJoe Amabile,Demi Burnettand Kenny Braasch, and Jessenia Cruz andIvan Hall.

And, of course, it wouldn’t beBachelor in Paradisewithout its fair share of drama.

Things are expected to heat up between Aaron Clancy and his season 17BachelorettecastmateThomas Jacobs, who is seen talking withBecca Kufrin. (PEOPLE exclusively revealedon Monday that the former Bachelorette is joining the cast — news that comes nearly a yearafter her splitfrom exGarrett Yrigoyen, to whom she got engaged onThe Bachelorette.)

“I can’t stop smiling,” she says to Thomas during what appears to be a date.

Becca Kufrin.abc

Bachelor In Paradise

Thomas and Becca Kufrin.abc

Bachelor In Paradise

Later, when the two men are seen meeting on the beach,Aaron demands, “I deserve some respect.”

“Don’t f—- with me,” Thomas replies to Aaron. In a confessional, Serena says that the men are “about to fight.”

The teaser also promises an emotional confrontation between Joe and his ex,Kendall Long— whosplit last yearafter meeting onParadisein 2019.

Will you accept this rose? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly Bachelor Nation newsletterto get the latest news onThe Bachelor, The Bacheloretteand everything in between.

ABC/Craig Sjodin

BACHELOR IN PARADISE cast

When Kendall arrives, Joe has already begun spending time with Serena. The former couple sits down to clear the air, and Joe asks her: “Why did you come here?”

As tensions escalate between some of the contestants, Mari Pepin-Solis declares, “The heat is f—— on, that’s all I’ve gotta say.”

In the next clip, Mari throws a birthday cake into a bonfire on the beach before storming away with Demi.

The trailer ends with flashes of contestants shedding a few tears, as one says, “I wanna go home. That’s where I wanna go.”

WELLS ADAMS, DAVID SPADE.Craig Sjodin/abc

bachelor in paradise

Fans also get to hear from one of the season’s guest hosts,David Spade, who declares that season 7 could be “the most dramaticBachelor in Paradiseever.”

Season 7 ofBachelor in Paradisewill seeWells Adamsreturn as bartender, while alsoserving as master of rose ceremonies. A rotating list of celebrities will fill in for former hostChris Harrison, including Spade,Lance Bass,Lil JonandTituss Burgess.

Season 7 ofBachelor in Paradisepremieres Monday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

source: people.com