Who Is Taylor Frankie Paul? Get to Know the New Bachelorette

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Celebrate your soda to Taylor Frankie Paul, who has been announced as the lead for season 22 of The Bachelorette. Although the news is now official, Taylor confessed that it hasn’t quite felt real yet.

In a recent episode of Alex Cooper’s podcast Call Her Daddy on September 10, she expressed her feelings of nervousness, wondering how she ended up in this position. “I won’t feel like it’s truly happening until the limousines arrive and I meet the contestants,” she said.

Interestingly enough, Taylor is the first Bachelorette not to originate from the Bachelor franchise. Despite having seen the series, she noted that she generally avoids reality TV shows. “I’ve watched more of the recent years, but I wouldn’t consider myself a fan of reality television,” the 31-year-old explained.

Given that she stars in a reality TV show herself, Taylor prefers to step away from the genre for some respite as her own life is already quite chaotic. “It’s not that I have anything against them,” she clarified. “I like to escape my reality sometimes, so I prefer watching scripted shows where I can temporarily leave the realm of reality TV.

Regarding her ideal match, Taylor mentioned she’s drawn to men between their late 20s and early 40s who are diligent, ambitious, and willing to help raise her three children – Indy, Ocean (with ex-husband Tate Paul), and Ever (with ex Dakota Mortensen).

It’s not essential for the prospective partner to be Mormon, but they must be prepared to relocate to Utah. Taylor clarified, “I understand if this is a deal-breaker for some. However, I reside in Utah and have two baby daddies. I have no plans to leave, so if you’re interested in me, you will be the one moving to Utah.

Prior to Taylor embarking on her trip and distributing roses, continue reading to discover additional details about the latest Bachelorette.

Who is Taylor Frankie Paul?

Taylor Frankie Paul, popularly known as Taylor Paul, gained recognition on the social media platform TikTok, boasting a following of 5.7 million users. In 2022, she made headlines when she and her husband, Tate Paul, announced their divorce after a soft swinging scandal.

The following year, Taylor found herself in legal trouble following an altercation with her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. According to the Herriman City Police Department, she was arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief, and domestic violence in the presence of a child. As reported by ABC4 Utah, she pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, and her other charges were dismissed.

In 2024, Taylor graced our screens as a cast member on the reality TV show, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Throughout the series, she shared insights into various aspects of her life, including her past scandals, legal troubles, miscarriages, relationships, breakups with Dakota, and the dynamics of her friendships with fellow cast members such as Whitney Leavitt, Layla Taylor, Demi Engemann, Jessi Ngatikaura, Jen Affleck, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, and Miranda McWhorter.

Although some men might hold preconceived notions about her past, she acknowledges that she’s evolved. In an interview on “Call Her Daddy,” she stated, “There has been such progress that it’s just not who I am anymore. It was three years ago. It was a very short-lived learning lesson.

How did Taylor Frankie Paul Get on The Bachelorette?

‘Would you be our Bachelorette?’

What about Taylor Frankie Paul’s Relationship With Dakota Mortensen?

Regarding Taylor and Dakota’s romance that was often featured on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”, Taylor emphasized that their relationship has indeed come to an end. In a candid conversation on “Call Her Daddy”, she admitted, “I had strong feelings for him, which wasn’t a secret, and I won’t deny that if asked if I loved him. I even had a child with him. I wished things could work out between us, but they didn’t. There were some deal-breakers that ultimately closed the door for me. It was difficult to move on, it was like swallowing a bitter pill.”

When questioned about her ex’s potential interest in watching her on “The Bachelorette”, she responded, “Yes, I believe he will be tuning in.

Will Taylor Frankie Paul Still Be on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?

Yes! The reality star confirmed to Alex Cooper she’s doing both shows.

When does Taylor Frankie Paul’s Season of The Bachelorette start?

Although a specific launch date is yet to be announced, ABC has confirmed that The Bachelorette will make its debut in the year 2026. On the other hand, the new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is set for release on Hulu, starting from November 13, 2025. If you’re curious about what else is happening within Bachelor Nation, be sure to stay tuned!

Status: Engaged

Spencer Conley, who had captivated Jenn Tran with his “golden retriever vibe” on The Bachelorette, managed to catch a real gem during the tenth season of Bachelor in Paradise. In a social media post on Instagram Stories in August 2025, he shared a heartfelt moment between him and Jess Edwards (who made an impression on Bachelor Joey Graziadei’s heart), hinting that they were developing feelings for each other – Bachelor lingo for ‘I haven’t said “I love you” yet.’ In his post, he expressed his confidence, stating that he had already won their hearts.

1. “Jess expressed her excitement on her primary post saying, ‘I’m just a little excited about this guy and such.’ ”

2. “Their decision to prioritize their relationship over a $250,000 prize led to an engagement and a shocking $190,000 check.”

3. “Jess commented, ‘Everything we’ve gone through has brought us to this specific moment.’ ”

4. “Jess plans to relocate to Dallas in the near future, as announced by the show, to be with Spencer, following their journey of love.”

Status: Dating

According to Bailey Taylor Brown’s Instagram post from August 2025, her first date with Jeremy Simon during Paradise’s 10th season might have been her best one, and potentially their last. The social media manager, who initially vied for Grant Ellis’ heart, and the real estate investor who came close to winning over Bachelorette Jenn, overcame their most intense argument yet when she discovered he had second thoughts about sending Susie Evans home.

However, their connection continued to intensify in Costa Rica. Although they were eliminated during the Bachelor in Paradise finale, they carried on their relationship off-camera. The show even disclosed that they had met each other’s families and were considering relocating to the same city.

Status: Dating

It appears that the bond between Paradise season 10 contestants Andrew Spencer (one of Katie Thurston’s suitors) and Alexe Godin (from Grant’s season) has stayed incredibly strong even after the show ended. Just six days following Chicago-based football player Andrew publicly calling Alexe his “mon amour” on Instagram in August 2025, she reciprocated by referring to him as “mon chéri” in her own post.

Although they opted for love instead of the $250,000 prize during Bachelor in Paradise’s finale, they still walked away with a combined $125,000 in winnings.

Alexe exclaimed, “This is absolutely extraordinary!” She continued, “I will be departing with more than just money; I’m taking along something even more valuable – love, which is truly priceless.” In the upcoming series, we learn that Alexe intends to relocate to Chicago with Andrew, carrying their love with them.

Status: Dating

Kat and Dale encountered a difficult situation during the finale of “Bachelor in Paradise” when Sean McLaughlin, a former contestant, accused her of hiding a laptop and writing love letters to an ex while on the show. However, Kat, a nurse practitioner, denied having any contact with him during their time together.

When asked if she was still in touch with her ex before joining the show, Kat confirmed that they had been in a relationship because she hadn’t expected to meet anyone there.

Despite being eliminated before the final test of “Paradise”, Kat and Dale’s romance continued to grow off-screen. The series unveiled that the alum from Zach Shallcross’ season and the former contestant from Clare Crawley’s had traveled across the U.S. together, and were making plans to construct a future together, including moving closer to each other.

In his comment beneath Kat’s August 2025 Instagram post, Dale expressed that there were challenging moments, but they faced them side by side. And remarkably, he has no regrets about how things turned out.

Status: Just friends—for now 

Originally cast on “The Bachelorette,” former contestant Gary Levingston and Leslie Fhima, who vied for the affections of Gerry Turner (former Golden Bachelor), seemed destined for a sparkling future after their elimination from “Bachelor in Paradise” season 10. They even hinted at creating fresh memories together in a post-elimination social media video. However, the one-time Prince’s muse isn’t entirely convinced that she wants to be his partner.

In an August 2025 interview on Bachelor Happy Hour, she confessed that they communicate frequently. Gary, she admitted, is currently one of her closest friends. If she’s facing a challenge, he’s the person she’d reach out to. He helps calm her down when she’s feeling anxious, and their friendship is solid, with mutual support always on tap. They stand up for each other without fail.

Despite the 2000 miles separating them (she lives in Minnesota; he resides in California), she remains optimistic about their situation. “What truly matters to me in any relationship, especially a romantic one, is having a strong friendship first,” she explained further. “I want to be with my closest friend as we grow older.

Status: Dating

As a dedicated follower, I’d put it this way: In the grand mansion of the Bachelorette Golden Edition, Kim Buike discovered a harmonious partner in Faith Martin, who had received Gerry Turner’s first impression rose during the tenth season of Paradise. Despite their elimination, they navigated through the sunset together. Fast forward to August 2025, Faith shared an Instagram video featuring retired navy captain Gerry on a hometown date with her in Washington.

“The quality of a person that he is,” Faith gushed following their Paradise elimination, “is absolutely amazing.” As for whether they can see forever in each other’s eyes, Kim noted they both agreed that they’ve “already established a very strong connection, and we’ll work on it outside of here.” 

Status: Separated

Grant may have come across 25 potential love matches on his first night in the Bachelor mansion, but it was ultimately Juliana Pasquarosa who received his final rose. Nonetheless, the relationship didn’t last long after their proposal aired, as they parted ways less than three months later.

Grant expressed on his Instagram Story on June 13 that he found writing this particularly challenging, yet felt it necessary to be truthful. He and Juliana have made the difficult decision to part ways in their relationship. Despite putting in our best efforts and showering each other with love, after many heartfelt discussions, they’ve come to realize that they are not compatible for the long term.

At present, Joan Vassos is in a committed relationship, having accepted a proposal from Chock Chapple. This blossoming romance took shape following her successful stint as the lead on The Golden Bachelorette’s inaugural season, where she was previously a contestant on Gerry Turner’s season of The Golden Bachelor and left early.

Joan expressed on The Golden Bachelorette’s November 2024 finale that despite any challenges life may bring, there’s always a chance for happiness, even at our stage in life. As the finale came to a close, Chock took this opportunity in this breathtaking destination of Bora Bora to express his feelings. He declared his love and desire to spend the rest of his life with her. He dreamt of starting each day by her side and ending it with a goodnight kiss.

In the season 21 finale of The Bachelorette, it appeared that Bachelor alum Jenn Tran had found her perfect match in Devin Strader. However, during After the Final Rose in September 2024, Jenn disclosed that Devin turned cold towards her once the cameras stopped rolling.

During the September 3rd show, Jenn expressed to host Jesse Palmer that the man she was involved with had been expressing extravagant declarations of love one day, only to vanish and deny any feelings of affection the next. She stated, “All the pledges he’d made to me, all the love he claimed to have for me seemed to disappear.

The events unfolded further as Devin posted a 13-minute video detailing his perspective on the situation to Instagram. In this video, not only did he express accountability, but he also elaborated on the reasons behind ending the relationship during a 15-minute phone conversation.

Instead of claiming that Jenn accused him of ending their relationship over the phone in August, he stated that Jenn insisted on knowing why things weren’t working out and wanted him to tell her in person.

He clarified that he was unsure of any other options, “I ended up having to tell her straight away, as it were, because she seemed to compel me to act.

Following that, Jenn gracefully moved towards Dancing With the Stars and found herself drawn to her partner, Sasha Farber. They persisted in dancing as a pair beyond their elimination in October 2024, but eventually parted ways in 2025.

Status: Broke Up

In November 2022, Greg Grippo, one of Katie Thurston’s suitors from The Bachelorette the previous year, got together with Victoria Fuller on the season eight finale of Bachelor in Paradise. During their time there, they publicly declared they were an item. However, in April 2024, he confirmed that they had ended their relationship.

Previously, Victoria Fuller and Johnny DePhillipo were engaged but had broken up. Later, during the finale of Bachelor in Paradise’s eighth season, it was revealed that she and Greg Grippo had started dating.

Marital Status: Previously Married (Gerry and Theresa Nist) were betrothed in November 2023 at the conclusion of the premiere season of “Golden Bachelor,” and they exchanged vows during a televised wedding in January 2024.

However, three months after their nuptials, the couple announced that they were breaking up.

In an appearance on Good Morning America alongside my beloved partner Theresa in April 2024, I shared that we’ve had many profound conversations about our relationship and our life together. We’ve carefully examined our circumstances, including our living situation, among other things. After much thought and discussion, we’ve arrived at a mutual agreement: it seems like the right moment for us to part ways amicably, marking the end of our marriage.

They reached a divorce settlement in June 2024, according to court records reviewed by TopMob News.

In April 2025, Gerry disclosed on the ‘Bachelor Happy Hour’ podcast that he was in a new relationship, and things were progressing favorably.

Status: In a Relationship
Tennis pro Joey finally found his ideal partner in project manager Kelsey Anderson after courting 32 other prospects. Overwhelmed with emotion, he confessed his love during the season finale in March 2024, dropping to one knee and proposing. “I can’t hold off any longer to tell you that I am madly in love with you,” he said, before expressing his feelings for Kelsey. “Your energy is contagious and brings a smile to my face. It’s a sensation I’ve never experienced before.” Picturing their future together, he added, “I had always imagined having a lovely life, but it wasn’t until I met you that I truly understood how extraordinary it could be.

John Henry Spurlock, one of Charity Lawson’s suitors who is an underwater welder, and nurse Kat, who vied for Zach Shallcross’ heart, did not initially connect during the ninth season of “Bachelor in Paradise,” but they were ready to take a chance. “I’m going to attempt something a bit unusual,” he said as he presented an Ascher cut Neil Lane diamond. “Today, I am following my heart, and my heart is telling me that you are incredible, you are everything I have been searching for.”

However, a few days after the season finale, John Henry and Kat announced they no longer saw themselves spending eternity together. “Although our lives are heading in separate directions due to our professional aspirations not coinciding,” they wrote in a joint Instagram post, “we are thankful for the love and encouragement we’ve received from our families, friends, and ‘Bachelor Nation.’

Even though Eliza Isichei, dressed in white and one of Clayton Echard’s former partners, had some jitters about an upcoming proposal from Aaron Bryant during Paradise, she graciously agreed. Touched by Aaron’s gesture of asking her mother for her blessing, she expressed, “I couldn’t predict what I was going to say next.”

The final scene acknowledged that Eliza and Charity, her marketing manager ex, had experienced some hurdles after their trip to Mexico. A few days later, they announced that their engagement was officially over.

“It’s a complex set of feelings watching it all play out,” he wrote on Instagram in December 2023. “We’re navigating our amicable separation with nothing but positivity and mutual respect for each other.

Status: Separated

Despite postpartum nurse Kylee Russell expressing disappointment over boyfriend Aven Jones’ reluctance to propose – an action he had supposedly been ready to do while courting Bachelorette Rachel Recchia – she eventually agreed to his “Paradise” proposal, saying it was time to leave and make things work.

This decision meant her intended wedding dress remained untouched, with Kylee stating, “I simply had to do what I felt was right.” She added, “Love involves taking risks.”

Just two days following the December 2023 finale, she disclosed on Instagram Stories that their relationship had ended due to repeated infidelities. Aven later apologized to Kylee via a post, admitting, “I have made significant errors in our relationship and caused pain to someone very dear to me.

Charity Lawson playfully shared with TopMob News her excitement about the unfolding events, hinting at a major announcement yet to come in August 2023. Dotun Olubeko, an expert in integrative medicine, proposed to Charity, a child and family therapist, during their finale, declaring their love as “perfect.” He humbly requested, “Will you help transform this fairytale into a reality by becoming my wife?”

Though they have yet to decide on a specific date, the couple mentioned they might tie the knot in 2025 or 2026. First, however, Charity will compete in the Dancing With the Stars competition. Dotun cheered her on during their conversation on The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose, saying, “Alright, sweetheart, I know you love to entertain, dance, and have a good time. We’ve discussed this-about how incredible this opportunity would be for us. And I am thrilled to announce that you will be on Dancing With the Stars! Let’s do this!

 

Status: Married

Zach will find his happy ending. Despite a few bumps along the way during the Fantasy Suite encounters, Zach Shallcross ended season 27 in March 2023 by proposing. He told travel nurse Kaity Biggar, “I am so in love with you,” he said. “You are my world. The love I feel for you is something I could have never imagined.”

In July 2023, the Texas-based couple took their relationship to the next level by announcing on Instagram, “Officially living together.

On May 23rd, 2025, they got married at a quaint chapel, as Kaity referred to it. Originally, they had envisioned a bigger event, but she confided during the June 2025 episode of the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast that she began doubting if a large wedding was necessary. Instead, she focused on preserving the essence of their love and bond, feeling that paying too much attention to minor details detracted from this fundamental purpose.

But one key element left her charmed. The aunt who nominated her to compete for Zach’s heart found the Austin-area chapel they used for their ceremony. Said Kaity, “It was perfect.” 

The current status: Broken up.

Originally, Danielle Maltby and Michael Allio, who appeared on “Bachelor in Paradise” season seven without Neil Lane diamonds, seemed destined for a romantic relationship within Bachelor Nation. Danielle, who lost her fiancé to a drug overdose before competing on Nick Viall’s season, and single dad Michael (who shares 7-year-old son James with his late wife) appeared perfect as a potential couple.

However, despite Danielle moving from Nashville to Ohio to be with Michael, they ended their relationship about a year later. In a podcast episode of Jason Tartick’s “Trading Secrets” in September 2023, Michael explained their split. “We invested a lot into this relationship, and it’s truly unfortunate when things don’t work out,” Michael said. “When relationships fail, when you realize that love may be present but compatibility is lacking, you grieve not only the loss of that person and friend in your life, but also the future that you had envisioned together.

Brandon Jones declared his eternal love for Serene Russell during their televised proposal on season seven of Paradise. However, their story didn’t last forever. Five months following their on-screen engagement, they shared a heartfelt statement announcing their split in May 2023. As runners-up in Michelle Young’s and Clayton Echard’s respective seasons, Brandon and Serene struggled to maintain privacy amidst public scrutiny. “This has been a difficult and painful experience for both of us,” they wrote on Instagram, asking fans to show understanding and avoid hatred during this tough time.

Status: Separation

Rachel’s relationship with general contractor Tino Franco encountered difficulties when he kissed another woman during their 2022 season broadcast. “I in no way condone my actions,” he admitted on The Viall Files. “It was not appropriate, it wasn’t fair to Rachel, and I regret it immensely. It continues to weigh heavily on me daily. It is something I am deeply ashamed of and would certainly like to have handled differently a million times over.

The situation: Separation
It indeed was an eventful chapter. Susie Evans, initially declined Bachelor Clayton Echard‘s proposals during the 2022 finale, but later reconnected with him off-screen…only to part ways again six months down the line.

However, Susie, a videographer based in L.A., maintains their split was necessary. She penned about it in her November 2022 post for her blog “Susie Was Like”. She expressed that her vitality seemed to fade and she wasn’t flourishing as she should. She admitted they shared many happy moments, but deep inside, she was grappling and felt out of sync with the best version of herself.

After dating Justin Glaze, a contestant from Bachelor Nation, Susie later disclosed that their relationship had ended in August 2024.

Status: They Parted Ways

Elementary school teacher Michelle from Minnesota received a Neil Lane sparkler from Texas-based sales executive Nayte Olukoya, along with a $200,000 check for their future home. However, the couple discovered that they weren’t compatible, announcing their separation six months after their season finale aired in December 2021.

During an interview on The Viall Files, Nayte admitted that there were many arguments and disagreements between them, and they simply didn’t see eye-to-eye. He also acknowledged that not having the final conversation about their split in person was a thoughtless act.

Michelle started dating Jack Leius in 2023, and they announced their engagement the following year. Their wedding took place in Minnesota in June 2025.

The pair Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian, from BIP season seven, won over viewers with their dream of peaceful Sundays ahead. Regrettably, they could only spend a few dozen weekends together before parting ways. In a joint statement released in January 2022, their coordinator Maurissa (who dated Peter Weber) and attorney Riley (one of Tayshia Adams’ suitors), explained that they had decided to go their separate paths. They never anticipated this situation, but found themselves at a point where they each needed to focus on personal growth.

Status: Split

On the sixth season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’, the first same-sex couple to appear announced their engagement, however, they later separated in October 2019, which they disclosed on Halloween.

In our connection, love and concern for each other have always been the pillars. Our shared goal has always been to make the right decisions for us as a couple. With a heart heavy with affection for one another, we’ve chosen to take a step back from our relationship. We yearn for what is best for us in the grand scheme of things, and currently, that means growing separately.

Current Status: Engaged
Almost Paradise Lost? Not Entirely. Despite parting ways during the seventh season of The Bachelorette, Noah Erb and Abigail Heringer discovered their connection was more profound than a fleeting moment. Initially residing in San Diego, the travel nurse (who vied for Tayshia’s affection) and the financial manager (who received Matt James’ first impression rose) have recently purchased a property in his hometown of Tulsa.

“Preparing to enter our Chip and Joanna Gaines era as your girl just bought her very first home!!!” Abigail shared on Instagram in July 2023. “Eagerly looking forward to starting our next chapter and the memories we’ll create here!!” Their upcoming plans include a few wedding details. Prior to their relocation, Noah popped the question at a San Diego oceanfront residence in August 2023.

In preparation for their official wedding in September 2023, Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile, both well-known figures from The Bachelor franchise, decided to tie the knot earlier at City Hall, New York City. This impromptu ceremony took place about a year after they left ‘Paradise’ engaged. Serena, now co-hosting the ‘Bachelor Happy Hour’ podcast with her husband, announced their marriage in an October 2022 video, writing “JUST MARRIED!! We are still having a wedding this September, but who wouldn’t want to get married twice?

As a hopeless romantic, I am absolutely smitten by my partner Mari Pepin. Kenny Braasch, a renowned boy band manager, expressed his deep love for her by proposing on the finale of Paradise in 2021 with a stunning Neil Lane diamond ring. He couldn’t imagine his life without her and cherishes every moment spent together.

Fast forward to their beautiful oceanfront wedding in Puerto Rico in November 2023, after they had already made their love everlasting by getting matching tattoos during a romantic getaway to the Bahamas in May 2023.

Status: Married

Becca, who was previously on The Bachelorette, and Thomas Jacobs (a contestant from Katie Thurston’s season) started dating during Bachelor in Paradise season seven in 2021. They broke up while the show was still airing but rekindled their relationship after filming ended. In May 2022, they revealed they were engaged with Becca being the one to propose. She expressed hope that others could feel empowered to break the rules in relationships. Later that year, Thomas reciprocated this gesture. In September 2023, they welcomed their first child, a son named Benson. On Instagram, Becca shared her feelings about their newborn, saying “There aren’t enough words to express the love and awe we have for this little boy.” Interestingly, just weeks after the arrival of Benson, the couple decided to get married in an impromptu ceremony on October 13.

Status: Split

In the season finale of “The Bachelorette” in 2021, Katie got engaged to Blake Moynes. This romantic couple expressed their love for each other during a special overnight date that included a paintball adventure, a relaxing cowboy bath, and a heartfelt chat under the night sky.

Kneeling down, Blake expressed to Katie, “You’re worth the whole world, and I can’t wait to stand by your side and be there for you each and every day from now on.

After three months following the broadcast of their proposal, the couple declared their separation. In identical statements, they expressed gratitude for the memories they created and the incredible journey they experienced this past year. However, they acknowledged that they are not suitable as lifelong partners, and it was the kindest decision for both to part ways individually.

Now, she is wedded to the comedian Jeff Arcuri.

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