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Bachelorette Season 22: Taylor Frankie Paul Leads March Premiere

2/8/2026

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The Bachelorette Season 22 will premiere March 22, 2026, with Taylor Frankie Paul as the lead not previously seen on The Bachelor.
The season will air on ABC and stream on Hulu the following day.
A special preview will air after the Oscars on March 15, 2026, with insights from 18 former Bachelorettes.
Contestants include Aaron Kahng and Brad Ledford.
The show marks a shift in tradition by airing earlier.

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Story summary

The Bachelorette Season 22 will premiere March 22, 2026, with Taylor Frankie Paul as the lead not previously seen on The Bachelor.
The season will air on ABC and stream on Hulu the following day.
A special preview will air after the Oscars on March 15, 2026, with insights from 18 former Bachelorettes.
Contestants include Aaron Kahng and Brad Ledford.
The show marks a shift in tradition by airing earlier.