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 22nd 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 in 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', says 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 interest and discussion around the contestants and their journeys to find love. The announcement of the new cast kicks off the hype and speculation leading up to the season premiere.

The details

The 22 men competing for Taylor Frankie Paul's affection on 'The Bachelorette' season 22 include a diverse group of professions and backgrounds, from a cowboy and entrepreneur to a former pro baseball player and a physical therapist. The season is set to premiere on March 22 on ABC, with a special preview airing after the Oscars on March 15.

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

The players

Taylor Frankie Paul

The lead of 'The Bachelorette' season 22, known for her role in the reality series 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'.

ABC

The television network that airs 'The Bachelorette' and is owned by Disney, the parent company of ABC, ABC News, and Hulu.

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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)

What’s next

The Bachelorette season 22 will premiere on March 22, 2026 on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu.

The takeaway

As one of the most popular reality dating shows, 'The Bachelorette' continues to generate significant interest and speculation around the contestants vying for the lead's affection. The announcement of the new cast for season 22 kicks off the hype leading up to the season premiere, where viewers will follow Taylor Frankie Paul's journey to find love.