US Edition'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Star Taylor Frankie Paul Is New 'Bachelorette'
- Taylor Frankie Paul was announced on September 10, 2025, as the new lead for season 22 of ABC's The Bachelorette.
- This rare casting decision features a woman not previously involved in the franchise, following her rise as a star on Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
- Paul is a 31-year-old single mother of three who gained massive followings on TikTok and Hulu by sharing unfiltered stories, including her breakup with Dakota Mortensen.
- She said, "I now have all the tools," referring to therapy that helped her navigate her life's chaos, and her Bachelorette season will premiere in 2026.
- Paul's casting signals a shift for the franchise and suggests the show aims to inspire authenticity, with the Bachelorette replacing The Bachelor in early 2026.
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SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — Taylor Frankie Paul, the star of reality show "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," is headed to a new reality franchise. Paul announced Wednesday that she is going to be the lead in season 22 of "The Bachelorette." Paul shared the news on an episode of Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast. Paul, 31, will be the first Bachelorette in the history of the show to come from outside the franchise. Typically, the show casts a femal…
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