Kelsey Anderson Reacts to Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette Season

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Kelsey Anderson thinks everything is coming up roses for Taylor Frankie Paul. 

The winner of The Bachelor season 28, who recently got engaged to Joey Graziadei, said she’s definitely going to watch the star of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives join the world of alternate reality TV shows.

Kelsey believes the upcoming season will have a lot of drama, comparing it to Hannah Brown’s season, but thinks the lead is genuinely looking for love. She shared this with TopMob News at an event in Los Angeles on January 8th.

Hannah’s season of The Bachelorette in 2019 was known for being incredibly dramatic. She initially accepted a proposal from Jed Wyatt, but they broke up soon after when she found out he had a girlfriend and was on the show to further his music career. Hannah is now married to Adam Woolard.

Kelsey feels like this season is perfectly suited to her tastes, especially since she’s a big fan of the Hulu show Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. She told TopMob she enjoys how completely unpredictable and ‘wild’ the series is.

Kelsey and Joey met on a reality dating show, and Kelsey playfully suggested that Joey secretly enjoys the show’s drama just as much as she does, though he won’t admit it.

She went on to say that Joey always pretends he doesn’t care about whatever they’re doing. He’ll complain and ask why they’re watching or doing something, calling it ridiculous, but then he ends up quietly joining in from the back.

Kelsey confirmed that Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette, which starts in March, will definitely have him tuning in.

Now that Kelsey and Joey have stepped away from the spotlight of reality TV, Kelsey revealed they’re enjoying a much more relaxed life, recently spending the holidays in Los Angeles.

She remembered celebrating New Year’s with friends, all of us wearing pajamas. She said it was honestly one of the best New Year’s celebrations she’d ever experienced.

The couple was simply taking a break to get ready for a very busy year ahead. Kelsey is hoping they can finish planning their wedding soon enough to have the ceremony in early 2027.

We’re currently searching for a wedding venue, but we’re open to locations everywhere since we don’t have strong ties to any particular place. We both grew up on the East Coast – one of us in the North, the other in the South – and then we moved to the West Coast, so we’ve lived all over!

For more status updates on former Bachelor Nation stars, keep reading… 

—Reporting by Daryn Carp

Status: Dating

Before The Golden Bachelor even started airing, Mel Owen faced some criticism. He appeared on the MGoBlue Podcasts With Jon Jansen and stated he wouldn’t choose women over 60, and preferred contestants who hadn’t had hip replacements or wore wigs.

Although his longtime partner, Peg Munson, is also in her sixties, their relationship is full of spark. The retired NFL linebacker recently told Glamour that Peg is incredibly “high-energy.”

Even though he didn’t kneel during his final game in November 2025, the athlete—who is also a lawyer—still proposed with a Neil Lane diamond ring, explaining, “This shows our dedication to each other and gives us the space to build our future together.”

Status: Engaged

Spencer Conley, who made a good impression on Jenn Tran with his friendly personality on The Bachelorette, found romance on season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise. He shared a post with Jess Edwards (who previously tried to connect with Joey Graziadei on The Bachelor) hinting that they were starting to fall for each other—a common way on the show of saying things are getting serious, but they aren’t quite ready to say “I love you” yet. In August 2025, Spencer posted on Instagram that he felt like he’d already found his person.

Jess echoed the sentiment, posting on social media, “Just feeling really happy about this guy and everything!”

They were overjoyed! After deciding to prioritize their relationship over the $250,000 prize, they got engaged and were then surprised with a check for $190,000.

“Everything that we’ve been through,” Jess said, “has led us to this exact moment.”

Jess shared during the November 2025 After the Finale Rose special that she’ll be moving to Dallas soon, following her new relationship.

Status: Dating

Bailey Taylor Brown shared on Instagram in August 2025 that her date with Jeremy Simon was the best first date she’d ever had, after taking him out during the tenth season of Paradise. But could it also be their last? The social media manager, who originally tried to win Grant Ellis’ affection, and the real estate investor who almost won over Jenn on The Bachelorette, faced their biggest fight yet when Bailey discovered Jeremy had hesitated about letting Susie Evans go.

Their romance continued to blossom during their time in Costa Rica. Even though they didn’t leave Bachelor in Paradise as a couple, they decided to keep dating after the show ended. They’ve already met each other’s families and are making plans to live in the same city.

In a September 2025 Instagram post, Bailey expressed how fortunate she felt to have met her partner and shared her excitement for the future.

Status: Dating

It appears that Andrew Spencer, who competed on Katie Thurston’s season of Paradise, and Alexe Godin from Grant’s season are still very close. Just six days after Andrew publicly called Alexe his “love” on Instagram in August 2025, she reciprocated, calling him her “sweetheart” in a post of her own.

Okay, so they picked love over the $250,000 on the BiP finale, which, honestly, was SO them! But get this – they still walked away with $125,000! Can you believe it? They’re perfect, seriously!

“This is incredible,” Alexe said. “I’m leaving with money, but more importantly, with love.”

The show will feature Alexe’s exciting news: she’s moving to Chicago with Andrew, bringing their relationship to the Windy City.

I seriously can’t even begin to tell you how happy I was when she posted that on Instagram back in September 2025! “Finally found someone just as weird as me, and I can’t wait to do life with you.” It was like… everything I’d been hoping for! I knew they were perfect together, and that post just confirmed it. Honestly, I think I screamed. It’s just… so beautiful to see her with someone who gets her, you know? I’ve been following their journey ever since!

Status: Dating

During the “Bachelor in Paradise” finale, a conflict arose when Sean McLaughlin claimed Kat Izzo had hidden a laptop and was secretly corresponding with a former boyfriend. Kat, who works as a nurse practitioner, strongly denied having any contact with him while on the show.

She asked if she and her ex were still together before this happened. He replied that they were, explaining he hadn’t expected to meet anyone new.

Despite being eliminated before the finale of Paradise, Kat and Dale continued their relationship. The show later revealed that the two – Kat, who was on Zach Shallcross’ season, and Dale, a former contestant from Clare Crawley’s season – went on to travel the U.S. together and are planning a future together, including potentially moving closer to each other.

Dale wrote under Kat’s August 2025 Instagram post that things were difficult at times, but they got through it together, and he wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.

Status: Just friends—for now 

After leaving season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise, Gary Levingston and Leslie Fhima (who was a finalist on Golden Bachelor) seemed optimistic about their future together, even sharing a video about creating new memories. However, Leslie, who once inspired musician Prince, isn’t sure if she wants to pursue a romantic relationship with Gary.

She shared that she and Gary talk constantly. Appearing on Bachelor Happy Hour in August 2025, she described him as one of her closest friends, someone she turns to when she needs help. He’s a great support system, and they always have each other’s backs.

Even though they live far apart – she’s in Minnesota and he’s in California – she’s still optimistic about their connection. She explained that, for her, the most important part of any relationship, especially a romantic one, is building a strong friendship first. She wants to grow old with someone who is also her best friend.

Status: Just friends

Kim Buike, who was a frontrunner on Golden Bachelorette, has found love with Faith Martin, the recipient of Gerry Turner’s first impression rose. Despite being eliminated on season 10 of Paradise, the pair are still together. In August 2025, Faith shared a video on Instagram showing Kim enjoying a date in her hometown of Washington.

In the end, they realized they were better suited as friends than as a couple.

Okay, so Faith actually said this in a video back in September 2025, and I’ve rewatched it like a million times! She said they chat, like, two or three times a week, even though he lives five and a half hours away! But get this – she was SO clear. They’re not in love. Like, never were. She kept repeating it! She said they just had an amazing connection while they were filming the show, and that’s it. It’s just… a connection. I know it sounds weird, but it’s so interesting to hear her say it so plainly!

Grant initially connected with twenty-five women on The Bachelor, but ultimately chose Juliana Pasquarosa. Unfortunately, the couple broke up less than three months after their proposal was shown on television.

Grant announced on Instagram on June 13th that he and Juliana have decided to break up. He explained that they both tried their best and cared for each other deeply, but after careful consideration, they realized they weren’t compatible for the future.

Joan Vassos, who was a contestant on the first season of The Golden Bachelor and left early, found love as The Golden Bachelorette. She got engaged to Chock Chapple during the show.

During the November 2024 finale of The Golden Bachelorette, Joan shared a hopeful message: ‘We’re proof that even later in life, there’s always hope.’ Just before Chock proposed in Bora Bora, she told him, ‘I’ve waited for this moment, in this beautiful place, to tell you that I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you – waking up with you every morning and kissing you goodnight.’

During the finale of The Bachelorette season 21, it seemed like Jenn Tran, who previously appeared on The Bachelor, had found love with her final choice, Devin Strader. However, Jenn later shared during the After the Final Rose special in September 2024 that Devin became distant as soon as filming ended.

Jenn explained to Jesse Palmer that he had strongly declared his love for her, but the very next day acted as if it never happened and denied having any feelings for her. She said all the promises and affection he’d expressed were suddenly gone.

The situation escalated when Devin posted a 13-minute video on Instagram explaining his perspective and taking responsibility for his actions. He also revealed the details of a 15-minute phone call where he ended the relationship.

Jenn said he ended their relationship during a phone call in August, but he insists she pressed him for answers when he was trying to tell her in person.

He said he’d been wanting to tell her face-to-face, but she pushed him to reveal it sooner than he’d planned. He felt like he didn’t have a choice.

Jenn then appeared on Dancing With the Stars and began a relationship with her dance partner, Sasha Farber. They continued dating even after being eliminated from the show in October 2024, but eventually broke up in 2025.

Okay, so you guys, remember Greg from Katie’s season of The Bachelorette? Well, he and Victoria Fuller from another season of Bachelor in Paradise actually got together! It was during the finale of season eight in November 2022, and everyone was so happy for them. I seriously thought they were going to last! But sadly, Greg just announced in April 2024 that they broke up. I’m totally heartbroken for them, I really was rooting for Greg and Victoria!

Before Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo revealed they were dating on the season finale of Bachelor in Paradise, Victoria had ended her engagement with fellow cast member Johnny DePhillipo.

Gerry Nist and Theresa Nist got engaged in November 2023, at the end of the first season of The Golden Bachelor, and then married in a televised ceremony in January 2024. They are now divorced.

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

Gerry and Theresa have been having open and honest conversations about their relationship and living arrangements. During an appearance on Good Morning America in April 2024, they announced they’ve mutually decided to get a divorce.

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

In April 2025, Gerry shared on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast that he’s seeing someone and things are progressing nicely.

Tennis star Joey has found love! After dating 32 women, he proposed to project manager Kelsey Anderson in March 2024. He told Kelsey, “I can’t wait another minute to tell you that I love you,” before asking her to marry him. Joey explained that Kelsey’s positive energy made him incredibly happy and that he’d never felt that way before. He shared that meeting her showed him just how wonderful his life could be.

John Henry Spurlock, who competed for Charity Lawson’s affection on The Bachelor, and Kat Izzo, from Zach Shallcross’ season, found a connection on Bachelor in Paradise, but their romance didn’t last. Though they didn’t hit it off immediately, John Henry proposed with a Neil Lane diamond, telling Kat she was everything he was looking for. However, shortly after the show’s finale, they announced their split. In a joint statement on Instagram, they explained that their differing career goals led them to realize they weren’t a long-term match, but they were thankful for the support they received from family, friends, and fans.

Eliza Isichei, who previously dated Clayton Echard, is engaged! Despite initial anxieties about finding love again after Paradise, she happily said yes to Aaron Bryant’s proposal by the ocean. She was especially touched that Aaron asked her mother for her blessing, admitting she was overcome with emotion.

However, the couple revealed they’ve decided to end their engagement just days after the finale aired. Eliza and Aaron shared on social media in December 2023 that while the split is tricky, they are parting ways amicably and with respect for each other.

Despite previously expressing disappointment that boyfriend Aven Jones hadn’t proposed in the traditional way – something he had reportedly been ready to do on The Bachelorette with Rachel Recchia – Kylee Russell accepted his proposal on Paradise to try and make their relationship work. Although she had already chosen an engagement dress, she felt it was the right decision, stating, “Love is all about taking risks.” Sadly, just two days after the show aired in December 2023, Kylee announced on social media that the relationship had ended due to Aven’s infidelity. Aven later apologized, admitting he had made serious mistakes and hurt Kylee.

Charity Lawson is thrilled with how her season of The Bachelorette ended! She hinted to TopMob News that things were going well, but her August 2023 finale was even more exciting than expected. Dotun Olubeko, an integrative medicine specialist, proposed to Charity, a child and family therapist, getting down on one knee and declaring their love was “perfect.” He then asked her to marry him and make their relationship official.

Although they’re planning a wedding for 2025 or 2026, Charity will first be hitting the dance floor on Dancing With the Stars. Dotun surprised her with the news on The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose, excitedly telling her that he knew how much she loved to dance and that he was thrilled she’d be joining the show.

 

Zach Shallcross found love on season 27 of The Bachelor, proposing to Kaity Biggar in March 2023 after a few ups and downs. He told her, “I am so in love with you. You are my world. The love I feel for you is something I could have never imagined.” By July 2023, the couple, who are both based in Texas, had taken their relationship a step further, announcing on Instagram that they had moved in together.

Kaity and her partner got married on May 23, 2025, in a small, intimate chapel ceremony. They had originally planned a bigger wedding, but Kaity realized it wasn’t necessary. As she explained on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast in June 2025, she wanted to focus on what truly mattered – their love and connection – and felt she was getting too caught up in minor details.

However, one thing especially impressed her. The aunt who signed her up to compete for Zach’s affection had discovered the charming chapel near Austin where they held their wedding. Kaity explained, “It was exactly what we wanted.”

Danielle Maltby and Michael Allio, who seemed like a promising couple after meeting on Bachelor in Paradise, have broken up. Both had experienced significant loss – Danielle lost her fiancé to a drug overdose, and Michael’s wife passed away, leaving him with a young son, James. They appeared to be building a future together after Danielle moved to Ohio to be with Michael, but a year later, they confirmed their split. Michael explained on a podcast that while they loved each other, they weren’t compatible, and he was grieving the loss of both the relationship and the future they had planned.

I was so invested in Brandon and Serene’s love story! I remember watching them get engaged on Paradise – Brandon was so sweet when he told Serene he’d love her ‘until the end of time,’ and how he wanted to start forever with her. It felt so genuine. Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be. They announced their split in May 2023, and it was heartbreaking. They shared that they’d really tried to make things work privately, but it was tough with so much public attention. They emphasized that there was still a lot of love between them, and they just asked for kindness, which was really sad to read. I was genuinely rooting for them!

Pilot Rachel and general contractor Tino Franco ended their engagement after he kissed someone else while their season of the show was still being broadcast. Tino later admitted on the podcast The Viall Files that he deeply regrets his actions. He said he feels ashamed and wishes he could have handled the situation differently, adding that it continues to bother him to this day.

Susie Evans and Clayton Echard’s relationship, which played out on The Bachelor in 2022, had a complicated ending. After Susie initially turned Clayton down in the finale, they briefly reconnected, but ultimately broke up six months later. Susie, a videographer from Los Angeles, explained that the split was necessary for her own well-being. In a blog post, she shared that she wasn’t truly happy in the relationship, despite some good times, and felt she needed to prioritize her own personal growth.

Susie then began dating Justin Glaze from Bachelor Nation, but they ended their relationship in August 2024.

As a huge fan, I was so excited when Michelle accepted Nayte’s proposal! It felt like a fairytale, and that $200,000 for a house was amazing. Sadly, things didn’t work out. They announced their breakup just six months after the show ended in December 2021. Nayte later admitted on a podcast that they had a lot of struggles and disagreements, and he even regretted not having that final conversation face-to-face. But I’m so happy for Michelle now! She found love with Jack Leius in 2023, and they got engaged the next year. Their wedding in Minnesota in June 2025 was absolutely beautiful – it’s wonderful to see her so happy!

Fans were really rooting for Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian as a couple, picturing a happy future together. However, their relationship from season seven of BIP only lasted a short time – just a few weekends.

In a statement released in January 2022, Maurissa (who previously dated Peter Weber) and Riley (a contestant on Tayshia Adams’ season) announced they were breaking up. They explained that they both needed to focus on personal growth and hadn’t expected things to end this way.

Status: Split

The first same-sex couple to find love on Bachelor in Paradise got engaged during season six, but they sadly announced their breakup in 2019 on Halloween.

Okay, so they posted this thing on Instagram, and honestly, it’s killing me, but… they said that all along, it’s always been about loving and caring for each other. That’s what they built everything on! But now they’ve decided they need to… step back. Can you believe it? They said it’s what’s best for them, that they need to focus on what’s best for their future and right now, that means… being apart. Growing as people, they said. It’s just… so sad. I always thought they were perfect for each other, but if this is what they truly need to be happy, I guess I have to support it, even though it breaks my heart!

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always thrilled to see couples thrive, and Noah Erb and Abigail Heringer are a perfect example! Their journey on Bachelor in Paradise wasn’t without its bumps – they actually broke up during filming! But they quickly realized they had something truly special and decided to give their love a second chance. They initially settled in San Diego, but recently took a big step and bought their first home together in Noah’s hometown of Tulsa! Abigail shared the exciting news on Instagram, saying they’re officially entering their ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines era!’ And the good news doesn’t stop there – Noah proposed in San Diego just before the move, so wedding planning is definitely underway! It’s so lovely to see them building a life – and a home – together.

I was so thrilled to see Serena and Joe make things official! After getting engaged on Paradise, they decided they didn’t want to wait for their big September 2023 wedding and actually went to City Hall near their place in New York City back in October 2022 to tie the knot. Serena, who you might remember as a finalist on Matt James’ season, and Joe, the grocery store owner Becca Kufrin sent home early on, just couldn’t wait! She even posted a video with the caption “JUST MARRIED!!” and said, “We are still having a wedding this September but who doesn’t want to get married twice!” It’s so sweet, and as a fan, I’m just over the moon for them, especially since Serena now co-hosts the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast with her husband!

Kenny Braasch proposed to Mari Pepin with a Neil Lane diamond ring during the 2021 finale of Paradise, declaring his deep love for her and saying he couldn’t imagine life without her. Mari, who first appeared on The Bachelor and charmed Matt, relocated from Maryland to Kenny’s hometown of Chicago to begin planning their future together. Before their November 2023 wedding – a 65-person ceremony held on a Puerto Rican beach – the couple cemented their bond with matching tattoos during a May 2023 trip to the Bahamas. Kenny was previously eliminated in week five of Paradise by Tayshia Adams.

Status: Married

Becca Kufrin, who starred on The Bachelorette, and Thomas Jacobs, known from Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelor, found love on season seven of Bachelor in Paradise in 2021. They briefly broke up during filming but got back together after the show ended.

In May 2022, they announced their engagement, revealing that Becca was the one who proposed. She told TopMob News she hoped their unconventional approach would empower others to break tradition. Thomas returned the gesture by proposing to her in October of the same year. In September 2023, they welcomed their son, Benson, with Becca sharing on Instagram that no words could express how much love they felt for him.

Just weeks after Benson’s birth, the couple had a surprise wedding ceremony on October 13th.

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