ABC Names Mormon Wives’ Taylor Frankie Paul Bachelorette Season 22 Lead

Taylor Frankie Paul, star of Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and creator of the viral #MomTok community, has been announced as the lead for season 22 of ABC's "The Bachelorette," set to premiere in 2026. A single mother of three known for her candid storytelling and involvement in a notable "soft swinging" scandal within the Mormon mom influencer group, Paul brings a fresh and unapologetic perspective to the franchise. The announcement was made on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast with host Alex Cooper, marking a significant shift as the show returns after a hiatus in 2025. Alongside her upcoming role as the Bachelorette, Paul will continue starring in season three of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," premiering November 13 on Hulu. Her co-stars from the Hulu series, Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt, are also expanding their horizons within the Disney family by joining the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars." This casting reflects the franchise's evolving approach, with Paul's season airing before "The Bachelor" season 30, signaling a scaling back of multiple seasons per year.