Meet the Cast of 'The Bachelorette' Season 22 with Taylor Frankie Paul

The new Bachelorette is ready to find love as the ABC reality dating series returns after a hiatus.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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After an extended break, 'The Bachelorette' is making its grand return with a new lead - 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul. The 31-year-old mom of three from Utah is set to hand out roses to 22 men vying for her heart when the show premieres on March 22. Get to know the cast of 'The Bachelorette' Season 22 and find out if any of them match Paul's description of her ideal partner.

Why it matters

This marks the first time in the show's 19-year history that a newcomer to the Bachelor franchise will be the Bachelorette. Fans are eager to see how Paul's unique background and perspective will shape the season, especially as she looks to find a hardworking, motivated partner in their 30s or early 40s who is willing to relocate to Utah.

The details

Paul's unexpected announcement as the next Bachelorette was revealed in September 2025 on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. The mom of three said she was 'surreal' about being chosen and was nervous but excited to meet the 22 men vying for her affection. The cast includes a range of professions from product manager to cowboy/entrepreneur to loan officer, hailing from states like Utah, California, South Dakota, and more.

  • The Bachelorette Season 22 will premiere on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • Paul's announcement as the new Bachelorette was made on the September 10, 2025 episode of the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast.

The players

Taylor Frankie Paul

The 31-year-old mom of three from Utah who is the new lead of 'The Bachelorette' Season 22, marking the first time a newcomer to the franchise will be the Bachelorette.

Aaron Kahng

A 32-year-old product manager from Vineyard, Utah who is one of the 22 men vying for Paul's heart on 'The Bachelorette' Season 22.

Brad Ledford

A 29-year-old cowboy and entrepreneur from Newport Beach, California who is one of the 22 men vying for Paul's heart on 'The Bachelorette' Season 22.

Brandon Perce

A 28-year-old loan officer from Spearfish, South Dakota who is one of the 22 men vying for Paul's heart on 'The Bachelorette' Season 22.

Christopher Wood

A 35-year-old business owner from Vacaville, California who is one of the 22 men vying for Paul's heart on 'The Bachelorette' Season 22.

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What they’re saying

“Surreal. It has not hit me right now in this moment. I'm just thinking about it, and it's not real. And it's not going to be until I think the limo is pulling up, you know? And meeting the people. So, I'm nervous.”

— Taylor Frankie Paul (Call Her Daddy podcast)

The takeaway

As the first newcomer to lead 'The Bachelorette' in the show's history, Taylor Frankie Paul's season is poised to bring a fresh perspective to the long-running reality dating franchise. Fans are eager to see how her unique background and desire to find a hardworking, motivated partner in their 30s or 40s who is open to relocating to Utah will shape the season's dynamics and outcomes.