Taylor Frankie Paul is the new ‘Bachelorette,' who is she, who is her ex-husband and former partner?

Taylor Frankie Paul, 31, was unveiled as the new ‘Bachelorette’ on the Call Her Daddy podcast. Host Alex Cooper said: “You are on Call Her Daddy so we can officially announce that you are this season’s Bachelorette,” and then added: “How are you feeling?”

In response, Taylor Frankie Paul said: “Surreal. It has not hit me right now in this moment,” and also said: “I’m just thinking about it, and it’s not real. And it’s not going to be until I think the limo is pulling up, you know? And meeting the people?”

Taylor Frankie Paul then referred to a TikTok she made three years ago about being on the show and said: “I don’t know if that got their attention… It was mainly a joke to me.. Then we had a meeting. I still didn’t believe it unti i got the invitation, ‘Will you be our Bachelorette?"

Taylor Frankie Paul was shocked by being asked and also said on the podcast that she had “Same reaction, shaking, pacing back and forth. There’s no way, no way.”

It would seem that fans of Taylor Frankie Paul can’t wait until the new Bachelorette starts as they have already taken to her Instagram to share their excitement. One fan said: “Can’t wait to see you on my screen again but this time AS THE BACHELORETTE,” whilst another said: “Damn I haven’t watched the bachelorette in years and I am locked in girl!”

It would seem her fans on TikTok are equally as excited if not more excited than Taylor Frankie Paul’s Instagram followers. One user said: “Bachelorette!!! LFGOOOOO 🌹,” whilst another said: “I aspire to be you taylor.”

Who is Taylor Frankie Paul?

Taylor Frankie Paul may be the new lead for season 22 of The Bachelorette, but who is she? It was thanks to TikTok that Taylor Frankie Paul rose to fame and now has nearly 6 million followers on the platform.

In 2022, she shared a video where she revealed that she had violated the agreement she had with her then-husband Tate Paul about soft swinging with other couples. According to the Urban Dictionary, “Soft swinging is when two couples get together one or both partners of each couple “play” with a partner from the other couple, but no penetration occurs.”

Tate Frankie Paul then revealed that the couple were getting divorced. In the TikTok, she said: “I did step out of that agreement and that's where I messed up and I am obviously losing everything I have.”

Taylor Frankie Paul then went on to appear in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which premiered in September 2024. According to her appearance on Call Her Daddy, Taylor Frankie Paul will continue to appear on the show whilst being on The Bachelorette.

Is Taylor Frankie Paul married, does she have children?

Taylor Frankie Paul was married to Tate Paul before the couple got divorced. Their first child, a daughter Indy was born in 2017, their son Ocean was born in 2020.

Who is Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex-partner

Taylor Frankie’s Paul former partner is Dakota Mortensen, the couple split in 2024. Taylor Frankie Paul gave birth to their son, Ever in March 2024.

When does the next season of The Bachelorette air?

The next season of The Bachelorette is set to air in the USA in 2026.

The new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives starts on November 13, 2025. You can watch the series in the UK exclusively on Disney +.