Taylor Frankie Paul’s Costars Predict Her Type on The Bachelorette

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Whitney Leavitt and Jennifer Affleck are ready to see Taylor Frankie Paul hand out some roses.

The stars of *Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* expressed their enthusiasm and support for their fellow cast member, Taylor, who will be the next *Bachelorette*.

Whitney predicted she’ll do very well, telling TopMob News’ Will Marfuggi at the Dancing With the Stars premiere on September 16th that she expects many more people to start watching. She admitted she hadn’t watched The Bachelor in a long time, but plans to tune in now.

Jen also expressed excitement for the upcoming season, saying the cast is really hoping Taylor makes a good choice.

Jen revealed in a recent TopMob interview, which will air on September 17th, that her friend clearly has a preference in partners. Ultimately, Jen said, they just want her to be with someone who makes her happy.

However, Whitney has some specific parameters for her friend’s next Mr. Right.

Whitney believes the right person for her will appreciate her strength and who she is as a person, and won’t try to exploit those qualities. She thinks he’ll be a really good guy.

Taylor, who has two children – 8-year-old Indy and 5-year-old Ocean – with her former partner Tate Paul, and a toddler named Ever (18 months old) with ex Dakota Mortensen, is also thrilled to start dating on the ABC show.

She explained on the September 10th episode of *Call Her Daddy* that the opportunity seemed impossible at first. She only started to believe it was real after a conversation and a meeting, and then finally when she received the official invitation to be *The Bachelorette*.

As someone who juggles a lot, I totally get the hesitation! This actress, just 31, was really concerned about taking on another TV project because she didn’t want it to pull her focus away from her kids. It’s a common worry – how do you balance career ambitions with being fully present for your family?

She admitted she questioned whether she could realistically manage it as a single mother. Despite her doubts, she ultimately decided she could achieve her goal, believing anyone is capable of doing what they truly want.

Before her season premieres, read on to get an update on other Bachelor Nation couples.

Status: Engaged

Spencer Conley, who made a good impression on Jenn Tran with his friendly personality during *The Bachelorette*, found a connection on season 10 of *Bachelor in Paradise*. He shared a post with Jess Edwards (who previously tried to win over Joey Graziadei on *The Bachelor*) hinting they were falling for each other-a common way on these shows of saying they’re not quite ready to say “I love you.” In August 2025, Spencer posted on Instagram that he felt like he’d already found his person.

Jess echoed the sentiment, posting, “Just really happy about this guy and everything!” The couple chose their relationship over a $250,000 prize, then happily got engaged and received an unexpected check for $190,000. Jess explained, “All of our experiences together have brought us to this point.” She’s now planning a move to Dallas to be with Spencer, as announced by the show.

Status: Dating

Bailey Taylor Brown shared on Instagram in August 2025 that a date with Jeremy Simon was her best first date, happening during the tenth season of *Paradise*. But could it also be their last? Bailey, who originally competed for Grant Ellis’s affection, and Jeremy, who almost won over Jenn on *The Bachelorette*, managed to work through a major disagreement when Bailey found out Jeremy had hesitated about sending Susie Evans home.

Despite the drama, their connection grew stronger in Costa Rica. Though they didn’t make it to the end of *Bachelor in Paradise*, they continued dating after the show. They’ve even met each other’s families and are planning to live in the same city, according to what was revealed by the show.

Status: Dating

It appears that Andrew Spencer, from Katie Thurston’s season of *Paradise*, and Alexe Godin, from Grant’s season, are still very much together after filming. Just six days after Andrew publicly called Alexe his “love” on Instagram in August 2025, she reciprocated the affectionate nickname in a post of her own. Although they chose a relationship over the $250,000 prize on *Bachelor in Paradise*, they each still received $125,000.

Oh my gosh, you guys, I’m still reeling! Alexe actually SAID it – she’s leaving with more than just money, she’s leaving with LOVE! It’s the most important thing, she said! And get this – they’re MOVING to Chicago, together! Alexe and Andrew are taking their love to the Windy City, and I literally can’t breathe! It’s everything I’ve been hoping for!

Status: Dating

Kat and Dale faced a difficult situation during the *Bachelor in Paradise* finale when Sean McLaughlin claimed Kat had been secretly communicating with an ex-boyfriend through letters and a hidden laptop. Kat, however, insisted she hadn’t contacted him while on the show, explaining that she and her ex were still in contact before arriving because she didn’t expect to find a new relationship.

Although Kat and Dale didn’t make it to the final stage of *Paradise*, their relationship continued to grow. After the show, they traveled around the U.S. together and started making plans for the future, including potentially moving closer to each other. Kat was originally on Zach Shallcross’ season of *The Bachelor*, and Dale was a contestant on Clare Crawley’s season.

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 

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following the stories of these Bachelor Nation couples, and it’s always interesting to see how things unfold! Gary Levingston, from *Golden Bachelorette*, and Leslie Fhima, who was a fan favorite on *Golden Bachelor*, seemed really promising after leaving *Bachelor in Paradise*. They even shared a sweet video about starting a new chapter together! However, it sounds like Leslie is taking things slow – she’s not quite ready to define the relationship just yet, and is carefully considering if a romantic connection is right for her.

She shared that she and Gary talk constantly. Appearing on *Bachelor Happy Hour* in August 2025, she said he’s become one of her closest friends-someone she can always rely on for support and advice. They’re always there for each other and 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 foundation of any good relationship, especially a romantic one, is friendship. She wants to build a connection where he’s not just her partner, but also her best friend as they grow older.

Status: Dating

Kim Buike, a frontrunner on *Golden Bachelorette*, has found love with Faith Martin, who received the first impression rose from Gerry Turner. 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 with her in Washington state.

After being eliminated from Paradise, Faith raved about her partner, saying he was a wonderful person. Kim, when asked if they felt a lasting connection, explained that they both felt they’d formed a strong bond and planned to continue building on it after the show.

Grant met twenty-five women on the first night of *The Bachelor*, but he 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 deeply for each other, but after careful consideration, they realized they weren’t compatible in the long run.

Joan Vassos found love after appearing on *The Golden Bachelor* and then becoming the first-ever *Golden Bachelorette*. During her season, she connected with Chock Chapple and they got engaged.

During the November 2024 finale of *The Golden Bachelorette*, Joan shared a message of hope, saying, “We’re proof that it’s never too late to find happiness, no matter what challenges life brings.” Moments 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, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you-waking up with you and kissing you goodnight.”

At the end of season 21 of *The Bachelorette*, it seemed like Jenn Tran, who previously appeared on *The Bachelor*, had found love with Devin Strader. However, during the *After the Final Rose* special in September 2024, Jenn shared that Devin became distant as soon as filming wrapped.

Jenn explained to Jesse Palmer that he had strongly declared his love for her, but the very next day acted as if those feelings never existed. 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 detailed the reasons behind the breakup, which he had discussed in a 15-minute phone call.

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

He said he hadn’t seen another option, especially since he wanted to tell her face-to-face. Ultimately, she made him reveal it.

Jenn then met Sasha Farber while competing on *Dancing With the Stars*, and the two became a couple. They continued dancing together even after being eliminated from the show in October 2024, but eventually broke up in 2025.

Greg Grippo, who was a contestant on Katie Thurston’s season of *The Bachelorette*, started dating Victoria Fuller from *Bachelor in Paradise* in November 2022. They announced their relationship on the season eight finale of *Bachelor in Paradise*, but Greg shared in April 2024 that they had broken up.

As a longtime fan, I was definitely surprised by everything that happened! Before Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo finally confirmed they were together after the *Bachelor in Paradise* finale, Victoria had actually broken up with her fiancé on the show, Johnny DePhillipo. It was a total whirlwind!

Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe this! Gerry and Theresa, my absolute favorite couple, got engaged on *The Golden Bachelor* finale in November 2023! It was the most beautiful thing ever! And then, just a couple of months later, in January 2024, they actually GOT MARRIED! It was a whole televised ceremony, and I, of course, watched every single second. They are just perfect together, seriously!

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

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

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

Okay, so you guys, I was *listening* to *Bachelor Happy Hour* in April 2025, and Gerry just casually dropped that he’s seeing someone! He said it’s “going well,” which, like, ISN’T he the sweetest?! I’m seriously so excited for him and this new person. I need details, obviously, but just knowing he’s happy is enough for now!

Tennis star Joey has found his soulmate! After dating 32 women, he proposed to project manager Kelsey Anderson during the March 2024 season finale. He told Kelsey, “I can’t wait another minute to tell you that I love you,” and shared that her energy makes him incredibly happy – a feeling he’d never experienced before. Joey expressed that meeting Kelsey showed him just how wonderful his life could be, and he’s excited to build a future with her.

John Henry Spurlock, who competed for Charity Lawson’s affection, and Kat Izzo, a contestant from Zach Shallcross’ season, found a connection on season nine of *Bachelor in Paradise*, though it took a while to develop. 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 career goals were incompatible, but they were thankful for the support they received from loved ones and fans.

Eliza Isichei, who previously dated Clayton Echard, is engaged! Despite being hesitant about finding love again after her time on *Paradise*, she happily said yes to a proposal from Aaron Bryant on the beach. She was especially touched that Aaron asked her mother for her blessing, admitting she was so emotional she couldn’t control her reaction.

However, the couple revealed they’ve decided to end their engagement just days after returning from Mexico. In a December 2023 Instagram post, Aaron explained that while watching the finale was difficult, they are parting ways with positivity and respect for each other.

Despite previously expressing disappointment that boyfriend Aven Jones hadn’t proposed in a traditional way-something he had apparently been ready to do on *The Bachelorette* with Rachel Recchia-Kylee Russell accepted his proposal to try and make their relationship work after *Paradise*. Although she had a special engagement gown prepared, she felt she needed to follow her heart, believing that love requires taking chances. However, just two days after the season finale 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 significant mistakes and hurt Kylee deeply.

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 she let on. 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 during *The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose*, saying he knew how much she loved to dance and that he was excited for her to have this opportunity.

 

Zach Shallcross proposed to Kaity Biggar at the end of season 27 in March 2023, despite some challenges during the Fantasy Suites. 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 based in Texas, had taken their relationship a step further and announced they were now living 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 shared on the *Bachelor Happy Hour* podcast in June 2025, she wanted to focus on what really mattered: their love and connection, rather than getting caught up in minor details.

However, one thing especially delighted her. The aunt who encouraged her to compete for Zach’s affection discovered the chapel near Austin where they held their wedding. “It was exactly what I’d hoped for,” Kaity shared.

Danielle Maltby and Michael Allio, who seemed like a promising couple after meeting on *Bachelor in Paradise*, have broken up. Despite a strong connection – Danielle had previously experienced loss, and Michael is a single dad raising his young son, James – they weren’t able to make it work. About a year after Danielle moved to Ohio to be with Michael, he revealed they had split. He 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 together.

I was so invested in Brandon and Serene’s love story! I remember watching season seven of *Paradise* and getting chills when Brandon proposed – he told Serene he’d love her ‘until the end of time,’ and that 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, just five months after their engagement aired. They shared that they’d tried to work through things privately, but it was really tough with so much public attention. They emphasized there was still a lot of love between them, and they were both heartbroken, asking for kindness. It was just so sad to see.

Pilot Rachel and 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 doesn’t excuse what he did, that it was unfair to Rachel, and that he still feels ashamed and wishes he could have handled things differently.

Susie Evans and Clayton Echard’s relationship, which began on the 2022 season of *The Bachelor*, had a complicated journey. After Susie initially turned Clayton down during the finale, they briefly reconnected, but ultimately broke up six months later. Susie, a videographer based in Los Angeles, has said the split was necessary for her own well-being. In a November 2022 blog post, she explained that while they shared happy times, she wasn’t truly thriving and felt out of sync with who she wanted to be.

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

Michelle, an elementary school teacher from Minnesota, received a proposal and a $200,000 check for a future home from Nayte Olukoya, a sales executive from Texas, after appearing on a reality show. However, the couple broke up six months after the show’s finale in December 2021, as they ultimately weren’t a good match. Nayte later admitted on a podcast that their relationship was filled with conflict and that ending things without an in-person conversation was a mistake.

Michelle later began dating Jack Leius in 2023, and they became engaged the following year. They were married in Minnesota in June 2025.

Fans were excited about the potential future of Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian as a couple, picturing cozy Sundays together. However, the *Bachelor in Paradise* season seven pair ultimately only spent a few weekends together. In a joint statement released in January 2022, Maurissa (who previously dated Peter Weber) and Riley (a former suitor on Tayshia Adams’ season) announced their split, explaining they needed to focus on personal growth.

Status: Split

The first same-sex couple to get engaged on *Bachelor in Paradise*-during season six-revealed their breakup in 2019 on Halloween.

We’ve always cared deeply for each other, and making the best decision for both of us has always been our priority. With love and sadness, we’ve decided to separate so we can both grow as individuals. This is what’s best for our future and for us right now, as we announced on Instagram.

Despite a breakup during season seven of *Bachelor in Paradise*, Noah Erb and Abigail Heringer realized they were meant to be together. The couple, who initially connected on Tayshia Adams’ season and Matt James’ season respectively, have moved from San Diego to Noah’s hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, after Abigail purchased her first house. She excitedly announced the news on Instagram in July 2023, hinting at wedding plans to come. Noah proposed to Abigail in San Diego in August 2023, solidifying their future together.

Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile, who first connected on reality TV, secretly tied the knot in October 2022! The couple, known from *The Bachelor* and *Paradise*, decided to have a small ceremony at City Hall near their home in New York City about a year after getting engaged. They’re still planning a larger wedding for September 2023. Serena, who now co-hosts the *Bachelor Happy Hour* podcast with Joe, shared the news online, joking that who wouldn’t want to get married twice? Joe first gained attention on Becca Kufrin’s season of *The Bachelor* in 2018, before finding a connection with Serena.

Kenny Braasch proposed to Mari Pepin with a Neil Lane diamond ring during the 2021 finale of *Paradise*, telling her, “I am so in love with you and can’t imagine my life without you.” Mari, a beauty queen from Maryland who first appeared on *The Bachelor*, moved to Chicago to be with Kenny and they began planning their future together. Before their November 2023 wedding – a 65-person ceremony held on the beach in Puerto Rico – the couple solidified their bond with matching tattoos during a trip to the Bahamas in May 2023. Kenny was previously eliminated from *Paradise* by Tayshia Adams in week five.

Status: Married

Becca Kufrin, who starred on *The Bachelorette*, and Thomas Jacobs, a contestant from Katie Thurston’s season, found love on season seven of *Bachelor in Paradise* in 2021. They had an on-again, off-again relationship during filming, but eventually got back together after the show ended.

In May 2022, they announced their engagement, revealing that Becca had proposed. She told TopMob News she hoped their decision would encourage 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.

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

Status: Split

In the 2021 finale of *The Bachelorette*, Katie got engaged to Blake Moynes. They first revealed their feelings for each other during a memorable overnight date that included paintball, a relaxing soak in a cowboy tub, and a heartfelt conversation under the stars.

Blake proposed to Katie by getting down on one knee and telling her he wanted to support her dreams and be with her always. He said she deserved everything good in life.

Just three months after getting engaged, the couple announced they were breaking up. In a joint statement, they said they cherished the time they spent together this past year, but realized they weren’t suited for a long-term relationship and that going their separate ways was the kindest option. She has since married comedian Jeff Arcuri.

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