Taylor Frankie Paul is the next ‘Bachelorette’ as ABC again taps ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ cast

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ABC has selected their latest “Bachelorette” from the reality show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” featuring Taylor Frankie Paul.

On the latest installment of Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Paul – a character from the widely-watched Hulu series – shared her plans to join Bachelor Nation. Speaking with Cooper, she expressed her feelings of disbelief: “I can’t quite wrap my head around it at this moment; I’m still just contemplating and it doesn’t feel real yet.

She stated: “It’s not actual yet. It won’t become so until I see limousines [filled with admirers] arriving.

As a passionate movie critic, I’m thrilled to share that in the world of reality TV, a fresh and captivating newcomer is making waves. Unlike traditionally chosen leads for “The Bachelor” or “The Bachelorette,” who have often been veterans from past seasons, Paul buckles this longstanding trend. This 31-year-old MomTok influencer, having built a strong following and now stepping into the limelight of reality TV, is sure to bring an intriguing twist to the franchise.

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Don’t mistake her for a reality TV rookie, though.

One year following the sensational success of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” Paul was selected as the latest star for “The Bachelorette.” This series focuses on a circle of TikTok personalities from Utah who found themselves embroiled in a social media uproar when Paul revealed that she and her former spouse had experimented with “soft swinging” and were parting ways. The show’s premiere delved into the aftermath and examined how these young, trendsetting celebrities navigate the conservative culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Speaking with Cooper, Paul shared that she previously believed the role in “The Bachelorette” was beyond reach, but revealed how she came to secure it. She explained that she had been candid about her single status on social media, and her followers started advocating for her to take up the position as the next lead in the series. Eventually, she received an invitation to participate.

She initially expressed apprehension due to her child custody responsibilities, as she shares a daughter and two sons with her former husband and another son with an ex-boyfriend. She clarified that she sought assistance from her close friends and relatives in looking after the children, emphasizing her commitment to finding a way to manage everything successfully.

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It’s September now – time to announce the contestants for ‘Dancing With the Stars’. This year’s ballroom dancers lineup features Hilaria Baldwin, Corey Feldman, and Jordan Chiles.

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Paul, a popular star from the show “Mormon Wives,” has made a transition to ABC programming. It was revealed in July that Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt, fellow stars from Paul’s circle, would be participating in Season 34 of “Dancing With the Stars.” Interestingly, Disney, which owns Hulu where “Mormon Wives” streams, also controls ABC, where “Bachelorette” and “DWTS” air.

In 2026, “The Bachelorette” will make its comeback, however if you’re looking for something to watch before then, tune into “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Season 3, which debuts on November 13th on Hulu. You’ll have the chance to see Paul there!

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2025-09-10 23:01