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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul is the latest lead to be handing out roses — and Bachelor Nation has thoughts on her casting.
“So excited for this! Rooting for you @taylorfrankiepaul ❤️,” season 15 Bachelorette Hannah Brown wrote in the comments section of Taylor’s Instagram video sharing the news.
Shortly before Taylor, 31, was announced as the season 22 Bachelorette on Wednesday, September 10, she spoke to Us Weekly about what fans can expect from her season — and whether an engagement is on the table.
“Definitely, that’s the goal here,” she told Us. “And as my mom likes to say, I do fall in love quickly, and that’s also the reason I did it. I always call myself a lover girl because I, like, fall for people and I have done that in the past.”
She continued, “Obviously, I got married young, and the first guy I dated was my second baby daddy — so it was just very quick, and this time, it’s going to be really cool, because, yes, I have been opening up to dating, but now I’m about to date, you know, 20 [or] 30 guys, and I’ve never done that before. I’m going to take my time, I’m going to kind of, like, get to know people. Maybe I learned things I didn’t like or do like that I didn’t even know. So I think this is gonna be really good for the long-term effect.”
Scroll down to see what Bachelor Nation has said about Taylor being announced as the Bachelorette:
Tanner Tolbert
“Just when I thought I was out … they pull me back in,” the Bachelor in Paradise alum wrote via his Instagram Story, alongside a photo of Taylor. “Congrats @taylorfrankiepaul.”
Jade Roper
Jade, who found love with Tanner on Bachelor in Paradise, sent a sweet message to Taylor after the announcement.
“So pumped for you @taylorfrankiepaul!!! You’ll do great!! ❤️❤️❤️,” Jade wrote in the comments section of the official Instagram announcement. “And hoping you find your person! 🫶.”
Jesse Palmer
The host of Bachelor Nation expressed his excitement, writing in the comments section of the Instagram announcement, “LETS DO THIS!!!! 🌹 🌹 🌹.”
Haley Ferguson
The former Bachelor contestant wrote in the comments section of the Bachelor Nation announcement, “YESSSSS!!!!! @taylorfrankiepaul ❤️❤️❤️.”
Emily Ferguson
“This is EPIC 🌹 a season I won’t want to miss!!! Go find your husband girly! 🙌,” Haley’s twin, Emily, wrote in the comments section of Taylor’s Instagram announcement.
Christina Mandrell
Christina, who tied the knot with Bachelor Nation alum Brayden Bowers earlier this year, wrote in the comments section of the Bachelor Nation post, “😮Amazing, incredible, yes yes yes! 🌹🔥.”
Rachel Lindsay and Alexis Waters
The former Bachelorette shared she was “inundated with messages” after news broke of Taylor’s casting. “Guys, I think this is great. I think this is fantastic,” Rachel said via Instagram, adding that she’s “always” said the format of Bachelor Nation is “dead” — so she’s excited about the change. “I think that this is a risky lead but I honestly think this is worth it at the end of the day.”
Alexis wrote in the comments section, “Amen !!!”
Nick Viall and Dale Moss
In an Instagram video, Nick shared a clip from his “Viall Files” podcast pitching Taylor as the next Bachelorette months before the news was announced.
“My next great idea is going to cost y’all…” he captioned the upload. “Couldn’t be happier for Taylor Frankie Paul. She’s going to crush!! The only one who could save this franchise!”
Dale commented, “This was a smart move man. Something fresh and people love this choice.”
Juliana Pasquarosa
Grant Ellis’ former fiancée wrote in the comments section of Taylor’s post, “Let’s go gf!!!!!!!!”
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Elyse Dehlbom
Elyse, who appeared on season 23 of The Bachelorette, shared some criticism via Instagram Story, noting she was “so frustrated” ABC decided to cast someone who “has had a previous instance of intimate partner abuse.”
“What makes me frustrated as someone who experienced an abusive relationship, is that on a DATING show, [watched] by millions, the choice was made to elevate someone who has previously been physically abusive to a ROMANTIC partner,” she wrote, noting that she hoped each contestant on Taylor’s season is “fully informed of this incident.”
Taylor, for her part, addressed the incident (which was documented on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) while appearing on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast on Wednesday. She stated that charges against her were “dropped.” She added, “I never had hurt my daughter. I never intentionally did anything with my children.”
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