The most recent evictee from the Bachelorette mansion will join fellow franchise alums in the search for love

Kaitlyn Bristowe is nearing the end of her run as Bachelorette – and possibly the altar. But one unlucky-in-love guy learned last night that he won’t be the one to get down on one knee to propose. He will, however, have the opportunity to get down with the ladies and gents on season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise.

Without further ado, the final suitor headed to Paradise is …

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Jared Haibon

Though he’d been gaining steam (and winning hearts) in recent weeks, Kaitlyn sent the Warwick, Rhode Island, fellow packing on Monday. His experience in the fast-paced world of restaurant managing will give him the patience and crowd-wrangling skills to go far on BiP – but only if he can truly connect with one of the ladies. (And what an eclectic bunch they are.)

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