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Taylor Frankie Paul: First Mormon Bachelorette Debuts 2026

10/24/2025

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Taylor Frankie Paul will lead Season 22 of The Bachelorette on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), premiering in 2026, becoming the first Mormon lead in Bachelor Nation history.
The season features 26 men, including two in their 40s, with Paul aged 31.
As the premiere approaches, the number of men competing for Paul's affection is expected to decrease.

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Taylor Frankie Paul will lead Season 22 of The Bachelorette on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), premiering in 2026, becoming the first Mormon lead in Bachelor Nation history.
The season features 26 men, including two in their 40s, with Paul aged 31.
As the premiere approaches, the number of men competing for Paul's affection is expected to decrease.