'Golden Bachelor' to 'Dancing with the Stars:' Every Floridian competing in fall reality shows

This year's fall season isn't just about pumpkins, seasonal drinks and cooler weather. It's about the reality shows.

A dozen reality shows are set to premiere throughout the next few weeks, with some shows featuring some familiar Florida faces in their cast.

From celebrities hitting the ballroom to fan favorites reclaiming "reality show villain" roles, this season is filled with shows that cater to every interest. Here's a look at some of the Floridians who will be gracing our TV screens this fall and how to watch each show.

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'Amazing Race'

“The Amazing Race” is back this week with its 35th season, airing a 90-minute season kickoff on CBS Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Morgan Franklin and Lena Franklin from Boca Raton

Morgan Franklin, 31, and her sister Lena Franklin, 29, live in Brooklyn, New York and Los Angeles, California, but were raised in Palm Beach County – more specifically, west Boca Raton. Both sisters are marketing executives.

Elizabeth Rivera and Iliana Rivera from Tampa

Joining the biggest cast the show has ever had are a mother-daughter duo from Tampa. Elizabeth Rivera, 52, is a retired lieutenant and her daughter, Iliana Rivera, 27, is an entrepreneur.

'Bachelor in Paradise'

“Bachelor in Paradise” takes contestants from previous seasons of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” and gives them another chance at finding love on the small screen. Contestants are then invited to a beachfront villa in Mexico, where they spend about three weeks dating each other in search of their perfect matches.

Season 9 will air immediately following the pilot episode of “The Golden Bachelor” on ABC on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 9 p.m.

Rachel Recchia from Clermont

Former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia is getting another shot at finding her soulmate after two attempts. She will be one of the first to hit beach on the season 9 of the franchise's hit spinoff 'Bachelor in Paradise' this fall.

Jess Girod from Winter Springs

Orlando native Jessica Girod, 24, who made her “Bachelor” debut on the 27th season of “The Bachelor,” is coming back to the show to participate in this season of “Bachelor in Paradise.”

Jess was eliminated in the sixth week of her time on Zach Shallcross’s season. According to Bachelor Nation Wiki, “Jess describes herself as a hopeless romantic and is ready for her fairytale romance worthy of a Taylor Swift love song.”

Kat Izzo from Tampa

According to Bachelor Nation Wiki, “Katherine Izzo is a vibrant go-getter with a witty sense of humor and a glass-half-full attitude. She loves spending time with her nieces and nephews and can’t wait to have a family of her own. Katherine’s career as a registered nurse is extremely important to her, but her number one priority is to find her perfect match."

'Dancing with the Stars'

The reality TV dancing competition has dominated screens for more than two decades, giving viewers a chance to watch their favorite actors, athletes and performers get a groove on. It returned to ABC on Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. EST.

Ariana Madix of 'Vanderpump Rules' from Melbourne

“Vanderpump Rules” personality Ariana Madix is a Melbourne, Florida, native and Flagler College alumni, becoming a fan favorite on the reality show since it made its debut in 2013.

The show follows the lives of people who worked at the West Hollywood restaurant SUR, which is owned by Lisa Vanderpump, one of the legendary Bravo reality show stars from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Lele Pons of TikTok, Vine fame from Miami

Lele Pons is a 27-year-old Venezuelan-American content creator who moved to Miami from Caracas, Venezuela, when she was five years old.

Pons found stardom in the 2010s as a 16-year-old through the now-defunct video-sharing platform, Vine. She created six-second comedy skits before moving her content over to Instagram, YouTube and TikTok as well as beginning a music career.

'Golden Bachelor'

A spinoff of the "Bachelor," the "Golden Bachelor" gives a new twist to the show, focusing on giving older people looking for a second chance at love and proving it's never too late to find The One. It follows 71-year-old widower Gerry Turner as he looks for his perfect match among a group of 22 women.

The "Golden Bachelor" will premiere on Sept. 28 with hourlong episodes every Thursday night at 7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. EST on ABC.

Ellen Goltzer from Delray Beach

"Ellen is a retired teacher from Delray Beach. She spends her time playing pickleball, golf, and card games with her two sons. Ellen also reads the newspaper, watches television and plays bocce ball with her girlfriends in her free time," according to ABC.

April Kirkwood from Port St. Lucie

"April is a therapist from Port St. Lucie. She speaks with her family every day. April has had difficulty venturing out into the dating pool after losing her partner but looks forward to the opportunity the show will give her to find love. When she is not spending time with her family, April is dancing to Taylor Swift, playing with her dogs and watching “Bridgerton," according to ABC.

'House of Villains'

E! is hosting the most controversial reality show stars under one roof in "House of Villains." Ten stars that were known as the villains in their respective shows will compete to be named “America’s Ultimate Supervillain.”

The new series is set to premiere on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 10 p.m. ET with a special 75-minute episode airing simultaneously on Bravo, SyFy and USA.

Corinne Olympios from Miami

Corinne Olympios is known for her one-liners and her feuds with fellow contestants while fighting for Nick Viall's hand in marriage in 2017. Who could forget the iconic moment when Olympios took a nap during one of the rose ceremonies and defended herself by saying, "Michael Jordan took naps."

'Survivor'

"Survivor" will kick off its 45th season with a 90-minute premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on its longtime home, CBS. It will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

Dee Valladares from Miami

Born in Cuba, the 26-year-old entrepreneur now hails from Miami. According to Survivor Wiki, she said she wanted to do the show to help her family and to be a role model to fellow immigrant kids watching the show.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida reality TV contestants: 'DWTS,' 'Survivor,' 'Golden Bachelor'