The Bachelorette: Meet the Men Vying for Taylor Frankie Paul’s Heart

Taylor Frankie Paul is one step closer to handing out her roses.

Before the new season of The Bachelorette starts on ABC March 22nd, the potential suitors for the star, known from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, have been revealed.

A fun video from ABC, shared on February 23rd, revealed the men—aged 28 to 43—who will be competing for the affection of a woman from Salt Lake City, showcasing their dance skills in the process.

Shane, 28, described himself as someone you’d be proud to introduce to your mother. However, Casey, 30, might have hurt his chances at finding love by confessing he’s never watched the show Sister Wives.

This season’s dancers are bringing impressive moves and a wide range of jobs to the competition. For example, Brad, 29, is a professional cowboy, and Rod, 35, is a chef who considers himself an expert.

Almost everyone will leave with Taylor, but they’re all still competing to win.

While many people express a desire to grow old with a partner, 36-year-old Clayton shared a different wish: to stay young with someone.

As they excitedly put it in unison, “Let the journey begin.”

When Taylor, 31, was named the new star of The Bachelorette, it came as a surprise to viewers because the show usually chooses its leads from contestants on The Bachelor. She described the opportunity as “surreal.”

She admitted to Alex Cooper on the September 10th episode of Call Her Daddy that the reality of the situation hadn’t sunk in yet. She explained it wouldn’t feel real ‘until the limo arrives and I actually meet everyone.’

The reality TV star, who has three children – Indy (8) and Ocean (5) with her ex, Tate Paul, and Ever (23 months) with her ex, Dakota Mortensen – is excited to start dating again, and participating in the show seemed like a great way to do it. However, she did have some initial concerns about taking on the challenge.

She wondered if she could realistically manage it as a single mother, despite really wanting to. Ultimately, she decided she could, believing anyone can achieve what they set their mind to.

For a full rundown of the 22 men competing to be Taylor’s happily ever after, read on…