‘Bachelor’ and ‘Love Island’ Alumni Join Netflix’s ‘Perfect Match’: What to Know

‘Bachelor’ Exes and ‘Love Island’ Stars Make Netflix Debut in ‘Perfect Match’: Everything to Know

Reality TV fans are in for a treat this summer as Netflix’s dating competition series Perfect Match returns for a highly anticipated third season. This time, the streaming giant is raising the stakes by bringing together notable stars and exes from The Bachelor and Love Island alongside favorites from series like Too Hot to Handle, The Ultimatum, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the new season and its impressive line-up.

A Reality TV Crossover Event

Perfect Match season 3 is set to deliver drama, romance, and plenty of competition, uniting an all-star cast drawn from some of reality television’s most beloved franchises. Among the headline faces are Bachelor Nation exes Rachel Recchia (The Bachelorette) and Clayton Echard (The Bachelor), who find themselves navigating the dating scene once again but now under Netflix’s watchful eye. Fans of Love Island will also see familiar faces, including Scott van-der-Sluis, alongside stars from Love Island UK.

The cast expands further with favorites from The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, such as J.R. Warren and Sandy Gallagher, whose chemistry in their original season drew plenty of attention. This season, they’ll test their connection again, adding another layer of intrigue. Other returning personalities include Too Hot to Handle’s Jalen Brown, Louis Russell, and Lucy Syed, Temptation Island’s Alex Zamora, Cody Wright, and Olivia Rae, plus Juliette Porter from Siesta Key and Quori-Tyler “QT” from The Circle and Battle Camp. The diversity in personalities and backgrounds promises the kind of unpredictability fans crave.

Competition, Chemistry, and Second Chances

The show brings these singles together for compatibility challenges and matchups, all under the hosting of Nick Lachey. As seen in the season’s teaser—unveiled by Netflix on June 25—Lachey sets the tone with a pointed question: “Will they play for love or play to win? Let the games begin!” This season, participants face tough choices as they decide which bonds are genuine and which are strategic, all while competing for the chance to become the season’s ultimate power couple.

Fans of previous seasons know the journey will be filled with both heartbreak and budding romance. Last season, for instance, Jessica Vestal (Love Is Blind) and Harry Jowsey (Too Hot to Handle) parted ways just before the finale, while Christine and Nigel surprised viewers by taking the title of “Perfect Match” after a whirlwind connection. The question remains: who will find their perfect match this time?

When and Where to Watch

Perfect Match season 3 arrives on Netflix with its first six episodes dropping August 1. New episodes will follow weekly until the season finale airs on August 15, giving viewers plenty of time to pick favorites and debate the most compatible couples.

For fans looking to immerse themselves in this unique crossover event, Netflix has also made the previous two seasons of Perfect Match available for streaming. This is the perfect chance to catch up on all the twists and turns before jumping into the newest chapter.

As reality television continues to innovate with mashups and surprise castings, Perfect Match’s third season stands as both a reunion and a fresh start for some of TV’s most memorable singles. For more about the cast announcement and behind-the-scenes updates, viewers can check out the official Netflix cast preview or follow the show’s Instagram accounts for exclusive content and real-time reactions. For an in-depth look at the cast and their social media, check out IMDB’s roundup of contestant Instagrams and TikToks.

Related Links:

• Read more about Perfect Match and see the full season 3 cast via PEOPLE’s coverage.
• Stream previous seasons and catch up with the new release schedule on Netflix.
• Dive into season-specific updates and exclusive photos at IMDB’s news section.
• Watch the official cast announcement on YouTube and get a first look at the lineup.
• Explore cast reactions and more on their personal Instagrams for behind-the-scenes insights.

As Netflix leans deeper into cross-franchise reality dating, all eyes are on these familiar faces to see who’ll come out on top in what’s shaping up to be the streaming event of the summer.