From one reality TV show to another, season 22 of The Bachelorette is already catching attention as the next Bachelorette has been revealed. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives standout Taylor Frankie Paul has been announced as the leading lady in season 22.
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The official announcement followed after a TikTok post created wide speculation on who it could be. The choice has rocked Bachelor Nation to say the least.
But who is Taylor Frankie Paul? The Utah-based TikTok influencer went viral in 2022 after revealing that she and her husband had been “soft-swinging” with other Mormon couples. From this, the hit reality show Mormon Wives started on Hulu in 2024, focusing on her and her influencer friends dealing with the “soft-swinging” scandal.
Taylor and her husband got divorced in 2022, making her the perfect candidate for being the next Bachelorette. The single mother of three will not only continue with Mormon Wives, which returns for season 3 on November 13, but will also debut as the next Bachelorette in 2026.
According to her official bio, courtesy of ABC, “Paul is the breakout star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, captivating millions with her raw, unapologetic storytelling. Off-screen, she’s a TikTok powerhouse whose comedic, heartwarming, and bitingly honest content has earned her a massive following. As a single mother of three, Paul shares the highs and lows of her life with unfiltered candor. With humor, resilience, and a fearless openness, she inspires others to embrace life’s chaos and own their story.”
While the new season of The Bachelorette won’t debut until 2026, you can learn more about Taylor in season 3 of The Secret Wives of Mormon Wives on November 13. Keep checking back on everything you need to know about your favorite reality TV shows.
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