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The Bachelorette revealed its main contestant for season 22: Taylor Frankie Paul of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Following the decision by Disney, ABC’s parent company, to postpone the premiere of the new Bachelorette season, fans have been inquiring about its potential launch date. They now question whether the season will ever be broadcast, given its cancellation amidst the 2026 domestic violence probe involving Taylor.
Taylor had previously chatted with Us Weekly concerning her fresh reality TV appearance, acknowledging that she’s venturing beyond her “comfort zone” by becoming a part of Bachelor Nation.
“I am mostly eager to encounter a collection of individuals external to my usual circle — and even if a couple exist within it, that’s acceptable — but my excitement lies in learning varied viewpoints and discovering new facets of myself too,” the Hulu personality elucidated, adding, “[However,] it stretches me, so, understandably, it’s daunting.”
Briefly alluding to her prior issues — from the “soft swinging” controversy involving her and former spouse Tate Paul to her 2023 detainment — Taylor stated that she’s encountered “numerous learning experiences, for better or for worse.”
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In 2023, Taylor was taken into custody and processed for aggravated assault, two counts of domestic violence in the presence of a minor, child endangerment involving injury, and property damage after an argument with former boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. In August of that year, she admitted guilt to aggravated assault, and the remaining accusations were dismissed. Subsequently, she agreed to a plea agreement.
“And I believe [that makes you] more knowledgeable and aware — or at the very least, self-aware,” the latest Bachelorette expressed to the media source. “I cannot guarantee that I won’t commit errors going forward. We are all fallible. That will never change. However, it involves learning, evolving, and then acquiring the abilities to manage the subsequent difficulty.”
Presented below, Hollywood Life offers the most recent details concerning the 22nd season of The Bachelorette.
When Does the New Bachelorette Start? Season 22 Air Date
The Bachelorette’s 22nd season was initially set to debut on Sunday, March 22, 2026. However, ABC withdrew the season from its schedule in the days leading up to it.
Why Didn’t The Bachelorette Air in 2025?
Disney has not formally cited the reasoning for pushing back the succeeding season of The Bachelorette, though season 21 star Jenn Tran shared her personal viewpoint with People.
“The Bachelorette typically airs during the summer period, a popular time for travel — I’ve heard its performance is not as strong as The Bachelor,” she stated in February 2025. “So, it might provide the next Bachelorette a chance to be shown when there’s more visibility. That would be great.”
Who Are the Men Vying for Taylor Frankie in The Bachelorette Season 22?
The male individuals hoping to win Taylor’s affection in season 22 encompass the following names:
- Aaron Kahng, 32, from Bellevue, Washington
- Brad Ledford, 29, from Asheville, North Carolina
- Brandon Perce, 28, from West Allis, Wisconsin
- Casey Hux, 30, from Midlothian, Virginia
- Chris Braden, 34, from Goleta, California
- Christopher Wood, 35, from Rowlett, Texas
- Clayton Johnson, 36, from Nashville, Tennessee
- Conrad Ukropina, 32, from Pasadena, California
- Dave Pigott, 44, from Thornton, Colorado
- Doug Mason, 28, from Hailey, Idaho
- Joe Ceraulo, 27, from Syosset, New York
- Johnnie LaRossa, 30, from Massapequa, New York
- Josh Harward, 28, from Provo, Utah
- Kevin Montero, 32, from Miami, Florida
- Lew Evans, 32, from Salt Lake City, Utah
- Malik Evans, 30, from Brooklyn, New York
- Marcus Richardson, 28, from Elmont, New York
- Matt Carroll, 43, from Carmel, Indiana
- Michael Baba, 37, from Lake Forest, California
- Mike Turitto, 36, from Lavallette, New Jersey
- Richard Van De Water, 35, from Charleston, South Carolina
- Rod Strozier, 35, from Apple Valley, Minnesota
- Ronn Perez, 28, from San Francisco, California
- Shane Parton, 28, from Roswell, Georgia
- Spencer Clegg, 35, from Vineyard, Utah
- Trenten Merrill, 35, from Laguna Niguel, California