Meet the men competing for Taylor Frankie Paul's heart on 'The Bachelorette'

The 22 contestants vying for the lead's affection on season 22 of the ABC reality dating show have been announced.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Taylor Frankie Paul, star of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', has been named the lead for the upcoming 22nd season of 'The Bachelorette'. ABC has revealed the 22 men who will compete for her heart on the reality dating show, including a cowboy, an ocean lifeguard, a former pro baseball player, and a physical therapist.

Why it matters

As one of the most popular reality dating shows on television, 'The Bachelorette' generates significant interest and discussion around the contestants and their journeys to find love. The announcement of the new cast kicks off anticipation for the upcoming season and speculation about who will capture the lead's affection.

The details

The 22 men competing on 'The Bachelorette' season 22 include Aaron, a 32-year-old product manager from Vineyard, Utah; Brad, a 29-year-old cowboy and entrepreneur from Newport Beach, California; Brandon, a 28-year-old loan officer from Spearfish, South Dakota; and Doug, a 28-year-old ocean lifeguard from San Diego, California. Other contestants include Johnnie, a 30-year-old former pro baseball player from Massapequa, New York, and Kevin, a 32-year-old physical therapist from Miami, Florida.

  • The Bachelorette premieres on March 22, 2026 on ABC.
  • A special preview of the upcoming season, called The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose, will debut on ABC and Hulu immediately after the Oscars live telecast on March 15, 2026.

The players

Taylor Frankie Paul

The lead of 'The Bachelorette' season 22 and star of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'.

Aaron

A 32-year-old product manager from Vineyard, Utah who is competing on 'The Bachelorette'.

Brad

A 29-year-old cowboy and entrepreneur from Newport Beach, California who is competing on 'The Bachelorette'.

Johnnie

A 30-year-old former pro baseball player from Massapequa, New York who is competing on 'The Bachelorette'.

Kevin

A 32-year-old physical therapist from Miami, Florida who is competing on 'The Bachelorette'.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not a by the book kind of girl, but I'm ready to start my next more-men chapter. This journey is a page turner.”

— Taylor Frankie Paul (ABC)

The takeaway

The announcement of the new cast for 'The Bachelorette' season 22 has generated excitement and speculation around who will capture the lead's heart, continuing the popular reality dating show's tradition of drama, romance, and the pursuit of true love.