Taylor Frankie Paul Bachelorette announcement came on Wednesday. The 31-year-old star of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives will lead Season 22 of The Bachelorette. Paul revealed the news on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast. She spoke about her excitement, her doubts, and the challenge of balancing motherhood with reality TV. The Hulu star will continue to appear on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives while preparing for her next chapter in the franchise.
A Mom in the Spotlight
Paul, a mom of three, rose to fame through TikTok. She gained popularity as part of the MomTok group. Alongside her, fans also know Jennifer Affleck, Mayci Neeley, Whitney Leavitt, Layla Taylor, Demi Engemann, Jessi Ngatikaura, and Mikayla Matthews. Their rise led to the Hulu reality series Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which has become a cultural talking point.
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Opening Up on Call Her Daddy
When Cooper asked Paul how she felt, she admitted the news had not sunk in. She said, “Surreal. It has not hit me right now in this moment.” She added that the reality of her new role will only sink in when she meets contestants stepping out of the limo. Paul shared her excitement but also acknowledged her doubts. She said, “How do I make this work? I’m a co-parent. I have two baby daddies not one, so I’m dealing with two different people, my children, my home base is here. Can I travel that long? Can I be gone that long?”
Family Reaction
Paul revealed that her family first felt shocked. However, she confirmed that they now feel excited about her journey. She reaffirmed that she will balance her work on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with filming The Bachelorette.
About Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
The Hulu show follows the women as they handle personal struggles after a sex scandal. The series earned its first Emmy nomination in July for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program. Hulu announced Season 3 in August, set to release on November 13 with all ten episodes dropping at once.
Future of The Bachelorette
ABC confirmed that Season 22 of The Bachelorette will air in 2026. The news has already created buzz, with fans curious about how Paul will handle the role.
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Taylor Frankie Paul Net Worth
Reports estimate Paul’s net worth at $3 million in 2025 while her income comes from brand partnerships, TikTok content, Instagram sponsorships, reality TV contracts, and merchandise sales.