Image Credit: Disney
Taylor Frankie Paul — the Utah-based mother and television personality recognized from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — is now officially embarking on a quest for romance as the star of The Bachelorette season 22. Subsequent to her announcement as the leading lady in September 2025, admirers have keenly anticipated each piece of news, and ABC has just unveiled the group of 22 gentlemen set to contend for her affection when the season kicks off this year.
In open conversations prior to the start of filming, Taylor conveyed her desire for a partner who is “diligent” and “driven,” ideally within the age range of 30 to early 40, and she has not avoided addressing the challenges of dating as a single parent to three kids. “I have two co-parents. I’m not going anywhere, so you’ll be relocating to Utah,” Taylor stated. “Thus, if you develop strong feelings for me, you will be moving.”
Encompassing individuals from the realms of cowboys and business owners to former professional sportsmen and technology innovators, the assembled group is varied — and poised to vie for Taylor’s heart. Hollywood Life has gathered all the current details pertaining to season 22 of The Bachelorette right here.
(Disney/Fred Hayes)
When Will the Fresh Season of The Bachelorette Premiere?
The Bachelorette’s season 22 is set to debut on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Why Wasn’t The Bachelorette Season 22 Broadcast in 2025?
Disney has not made public the rationale behind postponing The Bachelorette from its earlier anticipated premiere in the fall of 2025. Nevertheless, Jenn Tran, the star of season 21, presented a hypothesis regarding the program’s postponement.
“The Bachelorette generally airs in the summer, which is a period when people are frequently traveling — I’ve heard that its ratings aren’t as robust as those of The Bachelor,” she mentioned to People in February 2025. “Therefore, it might offer an opportunity for the forthcoming Bachelorette season to be broadcast at a time when it can garner more attention. That would be ideal.”
Who Composes the Roster of Men for The Bachelorette 2026? Updates on the Cast
The participating male contestants for season 22 of The Bachelorette are listed as follows:
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Aaron. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Aaron Kahng, age 32, originating from Vineyard, Utah
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Brad. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Brad Ledford, age 29, hailing from Newport Beach, California
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Brandon. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Brandon Perce, age 28, residing in Spearfish, South Dakota
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Casey. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Casey Hux, age 30, based in Nashville, Tennessee
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Christopher. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Christopher Wood, age 35, residing in Vacaville, California
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Clayton. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Clayton Johnson, age 36, based in Nashville, Tennessee
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Conrad. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Conrad Ukropina, age 32, hailing from Santa Monica, California
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Doug. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Doug Mason, age 28, situated in San Diego, California
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Johnnie. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Johnnie LaRossa, age 30, coming from Massapequa, New York
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Josh. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Josh Harward, age 28, located in Provo, Utah
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Kevin. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Kevin Montero, age 32, hailing from Miami, Florida
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Lew. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Lew Evans, age 32, originating from Salt Lake City, Utah
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Malik. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Malik Evans, age 30, based in Brooklyn, New York
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Marcus. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Marcus Richardson, age 28, coming from Elmont, New York
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Matt. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Matt Carroll, age 43, situated in Carmel, Indiana
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Michael B. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Michael Baba, age 37, situated in San Diego, California
The Bachelorette – Abc’s “The Bachelorette” stars Mike T. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Mike Turitto, age 36, coming from Lavallette, New Jersey
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Richard. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Richard Van De Water, age 35, residing in Charleston, South Carolina
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Rod. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Rod Strozier, age 35, situated in Austin, Texas
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Josh. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Ronn Perez, age 28, based in San Francisco, California
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Shane. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Shane Parton, age 28, originating from Atlanta, Georgia
THE BACHELORETTE – ABC’s “The Bachelorette” stars Trenton. (Disney/Evan Mulling)
- Trenten Merrill, age 35, coming from San Juan Capistrano, California
Who Exactly Is Taylor Frankie Paul? Insights on the New Bachelorette Lead
As previously indicated, Taylor is most noted for her part in Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, yet she gained recognition initially from her #MomTok controversy. The Utah inhabitant revealed in a TikTok post that has since been taken down that she and her former spouse, Tate Paul, took part in “soft swinging,” which denotes consensual non-monogamy. Taylor characterized it as “when you simply connect sexually [with someone who is not your partner] but don’t engage in full intercourse.”
“The stipulation was basically that as long as we were together and both aware and consenting to it, then it was acceptable,” Taylor once elaborated, prior to confessing, “And the instant that transpired covertly without each other’s awareness, one has violated the agreement. And that’s precisely what I did.”