Check out the cast of Bachelor Pad 3

By Robyn Ross,

The new cast of ABC's Bachelor Pad has been announced, and it includes Season 2 winner Michael Stagliano, Ben Flajnik's runner-up Lindzi Cox, five "super fans" of the show and two rejects from Emily Maynard's current season of The Bachelorette.
Though we're only halfway through this season of The Bachelorette, we're already counting down the days until the drunken, drama-and-hook-up-filled competition begins on Monday, July 23 at 8/7c. Check out the full list of contestants below.
Lindzi Cox
Season: Bachelor Season 16 with Ben FlajnikKnown For: Her grand Night 1 entrance on a horse and being rejected by Ben in the finale. (Watch our interview with her here.)
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Blakeley Jones
Season: Bachelor Season 16 with Ben FlajnikKnown For: Using her "blessings" to woo Ben only to be axed by Ben on the two-on-one date with Rachel.
Sarah Newlon
Season: Bachelor Season 11 with Brad WomackKnown For: Apparently making out with Reid during the recent Las Vegas reunion.
Jamie Otis
Season: Bachelor Season 16 with Ben FlajnikKnown For: The most awkward kiss in the show's history, which we rehashed here.
VIDEO: Bachelor Pad winner Michael wants Blake to prove him wrong
Erica Rose
Season: Bachelor Season 9 with Lorenzo Borghese Known For: Wearing tiaras on The Bachelor and telling it like it is  every chance she gets.
Jaclyn Swartz
Season: Bachelor Season 16 with Ben FlajnikKnown For: Calling Shawntel "Brad's dumpster trash" (watch the clip here) and (shameless plug alert!) counting down TVGuide.com's Top 5 moments from last season here.
Rachel Truehart 
Season: Bachelor Season 16 with Ben FlajnikKnown For: Beating out Blakeley on the dreaded two-on-one date and joining Jaclyn in our Top 5 countdown.
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Ryan Hoag
Season: Bachelorette Season 4 with DeAnna PappasKnown For: We're not really sure...
Kalon McMahon
Season: Bachelorette Season 8 with Emily Maynard         Known For: Calling Emily's daughter Ricki "baggage," which prompted Emily to immediately kick him out.
Nick Peterson
Season: Bachelorette Season 7 with Ashley HebertKnown For: His insanely ripped body (he's also a trainer).
Bachelor Pad's Chris Harrison: Holly should've told Michael about the engagement
Tony Pieper
Season: Bachelorette Season 8 with Emily Maynard         Known For: Going home because he missed his son. (So, why is he leaving him behind for this show?).
Reid Rosenthal
Season: Bachelorette Season 5 with Jillian HarrisKnown For: Returning after his elimination to propose to Jillian.
Michael Stagliano
Season: Bachelorette Season 5 with Jillian HarrisKnown For: Winning Bachelor Pad 2 with his ex-fiancé Holly. (Michael told us why he's not a fan of Holly's now-husband Blake here.)
Ed Swiderski
Season: Bachelorette Season 5 with Jillian HarrisKnown For: Proposing to Jillian on the finale and his unforgettable "mankini."
Mystery Man
Season: Bachelorette Season 8 with Emily Maynard         Known For: Will be revealed after elimination 
"Super Fans"
Chris Bain
ABC's description: Chris is an animated, good ol' country boy from Georgia. He thoroughly enjoys rush-kicking in doors, taking down criminals and flashing his tats. He is very similar to a 90's action movie hero in that he wants what every hero wants -- the money and pretty girl on his arm. Chris hopes to leave Bachelor Pad with both.   
David Mallett
ABC's description: David is a fan of the show, but an even bigger fan of women and money. As an MMA fighter, David feels right at home being competitive and has earned the name "Kamikaze" because when he fights he either wins or dies trying. Bachelor Pad is the perfect arena where he will be able to dominate in both fields. He would like to hook up with Lindzi.  
Paige Vigil
ABC's description: As a dedicated  fan of  The Bachelor, Paige has preconceived notions of all previous cast members from writing The Bachelor recaps in her college newspaper and admits she will be a bit star-struck. She may look sweet and innocent, but do not underestimate her because Paige will use her knowledge of the cast to her advantage. Though she will put up a good fight for the money, she ultimately hopes to find the love of her life and settle down.   
Brittany and Erica Taltos
ABC's description: These two are the definition of double the trouble and double the fun. They are in it for the money and maybe to find a guy, but nothing serious. Erica has the reputation for being the smarter, more conservative twin. She is still a virgin and has not dated much. Brittany, however, could not be more opposite of Erica, she is the flirtatious, boy-crazy twin. As fans, the twins think Erica is snobby, boring and not pretty.
Donna Zitelli
ABC's description: This sight for sore eyes is a trifecta of beauty, personality and brains. Donna graduated third in her class, and loves drawing and writing songs. She knows people underestimate her intelligence because of her beauty -- little do they know she has no problem playing it up and using her beauty and brains to win the money. Donna would love to go on a date with Michael Stagliano.
What do you think of the new cast?
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