Tahzjuan Hawkins: 5 Things To Know About ‘BIP’ Alum Returning To ‘The Bachelor’

Zach Shallcross' group date on the Jan. 30 episode of 'The Bachelor' will feature former contestant, Tahzjuan Hawkins, as a guest judge.

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January 30, 2023 9:24AM EST
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THE BACHELOR - ABC’s “The Bachelor” stars Back row: Victoria J., Ariel, Kaity, Cara, Olivia M., Kylee, Mercedes, Davia, Anastasia, Sonia Middle row: Olivia L., Brooklyn, Lekha, Brianna, Bailey, Christina, Madison, Genevie, Holland, Gabi Front row: Jessica, Cat, Vanessa, Aly, Greer, Zach Shallcross, Viktoria E., Charity, Katherine, Kimberly. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)
THE BACHELOR - “Finale and After the Final Rose” - It’s a crucial week in Thailand as Zach introduces Gabi and Kaity to his family. A live studio audience watches as Jesse Palmer sits down with Zach and his three final women to watch the emotional conclusion of his journey. MONDAY, MARCH 27 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin) GABI, ZACH SHALLCROSS
THE BACHELOR - “Finale and After the Final Rose” - It’s a crucial week in Thailand as Zach introduces Gabi and Kaity to his family. A live studio audience watches as Jesse Palmer sits down with Zach and his three final women to watch the emotional conclusion of his journey. MONDAY, MARCH 27 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Christopher Willard) JESSE PALMER, GABI, ZACH SHALLCROSS
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  • Tahzjuan Hawkins was a contestant on season 23 of ‘The Bachelor,’ as well as seasons 6 and 7 of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’.
  • She is returning as a guest judge for a group date on season 27 of ‘The Bachelor.’
  • Tahzjuan lives in Colorado and works as a real estate broker.

Tahzjuan Hawkins isn’t done with Bachelor Nation just yet! After three appearances in shows from the franchise, Tahzjuan is returning on the Jan. 30 episode of The Bachelor. She will help judge a group date on Zach Shallcross’ season along with Latto, Victoria Fuller and Courtney Robertson.

However, there may be more to Tahzjuan’s arrival than just as a guest judge! “Zach is very cute, very easy on the eyes,” Tahzjuan says in a preview for the episode. “If Zach said, ‘Come join my season,’ I would be like, ‘Watch out ladies. Get ready.'” Of course, we’ll have to wait and see whether Zach feels the same way! Learn more about Tahzjuan with five facts below:

1. What Happened To Tahzjuan On ‘The Bachelor’?

We were first introduced to Tahzjuan during Colton Underwood’s season of The Bachelor (season 23). However, we didn’t get much of an opportunity to get to know her during the show, as Colton sent her home on the very first night. Clearly, she made enough of an impression to earn herself a spot on the beach in Mexico, though, because she returned to the franchise for Bachelor in Paradise.

2. Why Did Tahzjuan Leave ‘Bachelor In Paradise’?

Tahzjuan was first on season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise in 2019. She arrived on the beach during week 3 and took an interest in John Paul Jones, even asking him out on a date. However, it wasn’t long before the conditions in Mexico started getting to Tahzjuan, and she had a meltdown over the heat. She was then eliminated at the next rose ceremony. Despite her bad experience, Tahzjuan returned for season 7 in 2021. This time, she came during week one and formed a connection with Tre Cooper. However, when he broke off their relationship after the first rose ceremony, Tahzjuan quit the show and left the beach herself during week two.

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Tahzjuan Hawkins on season 27 of ‘The Bacehlor.’ (ABC)

3. What Does Tahzjuan Do?

After growing up in Houston, Tahzjuan moved to Colorado, where she now resides. She is currently working as an Associate Real Estate Broker for Real, according to her LinkedIn. She has held the position since June 2021. Before that, she worked as a Program Specialist at Lyft for more than three years. Her positions at Lyft included Business Development Associate, Field Account Associate and Customer Service Specialist.

4. Where Did Tahzjuan Go To College?

Tahzjuan went to the Metropolitan State University of Denver and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication. Her LinkedIn previously revealed that she was working toward her Master’s in Business Administration and Management at Colorado State University, but that has since been removed from her page.

5. Tahzjuan Hawkins’ Instagram

Tahzjuan is active on Instagram with the handle @Tahzjuan. She has almost 45,000 followers on the social media site.