Meet the Men Competing for Taylor Frankie Paul's Heart on 'The Bachelorette'

The 22 contestants vying for the reality star's affection have been announced.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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ABC has revealed the 22 men who will compete for Taylor Frankie Paul's heart on the upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette'. The contestants include a cowboy, an ocean lifeguard, a former pro baseball player, and a physical therapist. Paul, known for her role on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', said she's ready to start a 'more-men chapter' in her life.

Why it matters

As one of the most popular reality dating shows on television, 'The Bachelorette' generates significant public interest in the contestants and their journeys to find love. This announcement of the new cast provides insight into the diverse group of men that will vie for Paul's affection, adding to the anticipation for the upcoming season.

The details

The 22 men competing for Taylor Frankie Paul's heart on 'The Bachelorette' season 22 include a variety of professions and backgrounds. Among them are a cowboy, an ocean lifeguard, a former pro baseball player, and a physical therapist. Paul, who rose to fame on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', said she's ready to start a 'more-men chapter' in her life as the lead of the show.

  • The Bachelorette premieres on March 22, 2026 on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
  • 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, known for her role on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'.

Aaron

A 32-year-old product manager from Vineyard, Utah.

Doug

A 28-year-old ocean lifeguard from San Diego, California.

Johnnie

A 30-year-old former pro baseball player from Massapequa, New York.

Kevin

A 32-year-old physical therapist from Miami, Florida.

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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 diverse cast of men competing for Taylor Frankie Paul's heart on 'The Bachelorette' season 22 reflects the show's continued popularity and the public's interest in the contestants' journeys to find love.