Taylor Frankie Paul 101: What to Know Before Her ‘Bachelorette’ Season
December 4, 2025
If Bachelor Nation is your home base, you’re about to meet a lead who didn’t walk out of a limo first. Taylor Frankie Paul is the breakout star of the Hulu Original reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — and she’s officially stepping into the franchise spotlight as the next Bachelorette.
So, before the limo pulls up on Night One, here’s the quick catch-up on Taylor Frankie Paul, the backstory Bachelor Nation may have missed, and what you can expect going into Season 22.
Who Is Taylor Frankie Paul?
Taylor Frankie Paul is a Utah social media influencer and one of the most prominent members of #MomTok — the Mormon mom corner of TikTok that went viral for dancing, lifestyle content, and a very public friend-group implosion.
She made national headlines in 2022 after confirming a “soft-swinging” scandal in her circle, a revelation that blew up MomTok and set the stage for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. She’s also a mom of three and the show’s anchor mom, trying to rebuild trust and move forward — even when the past keeps pulling her back in.
What to Expect From Taylor’s Bachelorette Season
Taylor’s season is making history: She’s the first Bachelorette picked from outside The Bachelor franchise. So, instead of meeting a lead through limo-night leftovers, you’re getting someone with a whole backstory — just from a different reality TV universe.
If you haven’t seen Secret Lives, here’s the only setup you need: She’s walking in fresh off a big betrayal. Season 3 reveals that Dakota Mortensen (her on-again/off-again boyfriend and the father of her youngest child) was hiding a secret situationship with her mom’s close friend. Translation: She’s done with old drama and is ready to start over.
Bachelor Nation can expect a lead who’s funny, direct, and has zero time to waste on red flags. And that crossover energy? Totally the point. Fans of the Bachelor franchise get a new kind of lead, Secret Lives fans get Taylor’s next chapter, and everyone gets a season that already feels personal even before the first impression rose is given out.
How to Watch
Watch Taylor on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Want the full Taylor origin story before the roses? The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is where she went from MomTok main character to a leading lady of reality TV — and where the Dakota drama sets her on the path to The Bachelorette.
Seasons 1–3 of Secret Lives are streaming now on Hulu. Catch up on Taylor’s MomTok story — from the swinging scandal to the Season 3 bombshell — before her Bachelorette journey begins.
Watch: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Watch Taylor’s Season of The Bachelorette
Season 22 of The Bachelorette premieres Sunday, March 22, 2026 on ABC — a new night for the franchise. You can watch episodes live on ABC with a Hulu + Live TV subscription, or stream them on-demand the day after they air (Mondays) throughout the season with a Hulu subscription.
Watch: The Bachelorette
More About Taylor Frankie Paul
Still catching up? Here are the quick answers to the questions reality TV fans ask most often.
Who Did Taylor Frankie Paul Swing With?
Taylor has been open about she and her then-husband, Tate Paul, being part of a “soft-swinging” setup with other couples in their friend group — but she hasn’t publicly confirmed a full, official list of who was involved.
Why Is Taylor Frankie Paul Famous?
Taylor Frankie Paul first went viral on TikTok as a central figure in #MomTok, then became a national headline in 2022 after she revealed the soft-swinging arrangement and her marriage unraveled in the spotlight. That story helped launch The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, where she’s the emotional center of the series.
How Old Is Taylor Frankie Paul?
Taylor was born May 23, 1994, which means she’s 31 years old.
How Many Kids Does Taylor Frankie Paul Have?
She has three kids: two (Indy and Ocean) with her ex-husband Tate Paul, and one (Ever True) with Dakota Mortensen.
Is Taylor Frankie Paul the First Bachelorette With Kids?
No, Emily Maynard was a single mom when she led The Bachelorette Season 8 in 2012, and her daughter was part of her storyline. So, Taylor isn’t the first Bachelorette with kids — but she is one of only two.
