Alara definitely made a splash on Dated & Related, but everlasting love has remained elusive for the fashion designer. Since parting ways with ex Kieran (Kaz’s twin brother) after the competition, Alara’s been set on keeping her standards high for a chivalrous guy who opens doors and sweeps her off her feet. With her contagious laugh and endless good vibes, Alara is confident that she’ll attract a match in the villa — even if he’s already paired off with someone else.

This striking Hawaiian model managed to make it through Too Hot to Handle without breaking a single rule. (Hold for applause.) But in Perfect Match, she won’t be afraid to step on some toes if it means leaving the competition with her forever person. Brittan is entering the villa with a brand-new attitude (and hair color) and plans to let her adventurous spirit run free. 

Competition comes naturally for the former college athlete, who’s used to flexing his muscles and strategy skills. For Bryton, when it comes to love, trust is key. Once he finds his perfect match, Bryton says he’ll remain faithful to her and her alone — and he expects the same in return. But the Squid Game: The Challenge star won’t settle down with just anyone who gives him the green light. 

Make way for the return of Rom-Com Dom. The Season 1 winner is back on the market after his relationship with Georgia came to an abrupt end. (Why? Direct any questions to his fellow cast member, Harry.) This time, Dom is making it clear that he’s still looking for the real deal — even if it means sharpening those expertly painted nails and stirring up some trouble in paradise.

Brains and beauty are just a few of the advantages Dominique brings to the competition. As a computer science tech wiz, tarot card reader, and Instagram influencer, the Bay Area native defies categorization. Since her all too brief Too Hot to Handle stint, Dominique has been exploring her sexuality, and now she’s open to connecting with anyone. So, how it go? To find out what went down with her matches in the villa, check out our exclusive interview with Dominique. 

The New Jersey native is entering the competition without his lookalike wingman cousin, Jason. But something tells us he’ll do just fine riding solo among the Perfect Match crew. Why? Look no further than his famous — albeit slightly controversial — motto: “The less fucks you give, the more fucks you get.” That attitude (plus his luscious Prince Charming locks) are sure to make waves in the villa, for better or for worse. 

As a self-described “6-foot-1 goddess,” Christine is ready to strut into the villa and step over anyone who gets in the way of her perfect match. While her Too Hot to Handle journey ended in a happily ever after, she’s now back on the market and in search of a tall, dark, and handsome type who can keep up with her banter. Her plan in the competition is to stay true to herself and catch everybody off guard when she snatches the final prize. 

Winning comes easily for the Too Hot to Handle alum, whose competitive spirit was honed on the slopes as a former ski racer and Olympic prospect. She plans on bringing that same energy to the Perfect Match challenges — no matter who gets in her way. As for her approach to love, Elys is just as laser-focused on coming out on top … even if it means she ends up getting hurt.

Name a Netflix Reality Universe star that this Aussie hasn’t charmed. We’ll wait. Speaking of … with his recent relationship with fellow Too Hot To Handle alum Georgia in the rearview, he’s now focused on finding a wife and hanging up his swim trunks once and for all. 

The Season 3 rule-breaker doesn’t just play mind games with the competition —she studies them professionally as a psychologist. But don’t let the graduate degree fool you. Holly is a self-described wild child, who lives up to her “Hurricane Holly” nickname. After dating a certain high-profile reality star, Holly is eager for another shot at love. And if all goes according to plan, she’ll be leaving Perfect Match with a fiancé and a dream wedding on the horizon. 

Out of the pods and into the villa, Izzy wants another shot at saying yes to love after hearing a “no” at the altar. And while the Texas-based sales associate has dated sight unseen, women with blond hair and blue or green eyes tend to grab his attention — and he’s not exactly looking to break the habit. Ultimately, he’s keeping his eye on the prize to form a Perfect Match power couple that will stand the test of time.

This Ultimatum alum is certainly no stranger to couple-swapping, making him more than prepared for any Perfect Match drama that comes his way. After leaving the dating experiment with not one, but two severed relationships, the Texas-based Army veteran is ready to start anew. As for what’s waiting for him in the villa, Jake is keeping his fingers crossed for a woman who loves dogs and checks every single one of his other boxes. 

EpiPens at the ready! Jessica is putting the pods (and love triangles) permanently behind her to find the man of her dreams. After the ups and downs of Love Is Blind, she’s never been more focused on locking down a soulmate who’s ready to make her laugh — and make a commitment. 

After being locked out of the house during his last competition series, Justin is ready to make the Perfect Match villa his permanent residence. And, if he happens to share a room with a dynamic and confident woman, all the better, because the Boston-based single is ready to be part of a power couple. As history has shown, blondes tend to be Justin’s type, but he’s entering the house with an open heart and mind to find his most compatible match. 

Winning Dated & Related wasn’t the end of this London-based influencer’s love story. Now, he’s coming into the villa sans a girlfriend (and his identical twin brother) in the hopes of meeting his future wife. While his DMs are overflowing, surface-level connections aren’t holding the former firefighter’s attention these days. Kaz knows he’s husband material, and he’s ready to find a partner to conquer the competition — and the rest of their lives — together. 

Sure, helping other people find love is fun, but now it’s Melinda’s turn to partner up in paradise. In the time since hosting Dated & Related, she hasn’t exactly been lucky in love. With a blossoming career comes the attention of clout chasers, and the Too Hot to Handle alum is done wasting her time on guys who aren’t serious about a long-term relationship. In the Perfect Match villa, she’s seeking genuine connections across the board, but if you cross her on the compatibility table, then it’s game on. 

Micah is opening up her heart again after her Love Is Blind journey ended with a not so happily ever after. She’s ready to match with a confident and self-assured guy who’ll impress even the toughest of critics (Shelby). As a former athlete, competition comes naturally for the Seattle-based single, so she’s ready to fight for her man and the grand prize.

Nigel’s million-dollar smile works wonders when it comes to winning over women. But since his Too Hot to Handle days, the New Jersey smooth-talker has leveled up emotionally and is done playing games. This time around, he’s leading with his heart instead of his ... other parts to leave the Perfect Match villa with a woman who can match his big personality and killer sense of humor. 

Covered in tattoos from head to toe, the Los Angeles-based model and DJ doesn’t play by anybody else’s rules. That’s exactly what got him into trouble during Too Hot to Handle, where his extracurricular activities cost him thousands of dollars. Since then, he’s been enjoying the single life, but now he’s prepared to fall in line and in love with the perfect partner. Career-driven women with a sense of humor will immediately catch his attention in the villa, especially if they have a soft spot for bad boys. 

Winning The Trust primed Tolú for whatever or whoever crosses her path in the villa. Plus, she’s made a habit out of cashing checks, so the competition shouldn’t get too comfortable. But love is the ultimate prize for the Houston-based single, who feels she hasn’t found a guy worthy of her time and attention. If Tolú had it her way, she’d match with a tall, dark, and handsome man who appreciates her fun-loving energy. 

After the highs (becoming the internet’s mullet prince) and lows (everything that went down at the reunion) of Love Is Blind, Trevor is looking for a fresh start in the Perfect Match villa. Now the Season 6 single is dating with a brand-new mindset and welcoming the next chapter of his life. Judging potential partners on looks alone is a habit of his pre-pod past because the fitness enthusiast is all about forging genuine connections going forward.

Catfishing (first as a preschool teacher and then as a middle-aged dog trainer) got this model to the end of The Circle. But this time around, she’s entering the villa as herself to forge an authentic connection with a guy who can sweep her off her feet. Bonus points if he’s a big, burly bad boy and is a fan of her hometown of Boston.