Get to Know the Men Vying for Taylor Frankie Paul’s Heart on The Bachelorette

With excitement in the air for Taylor Frankie Paul’s upcoming season 22 of The Bachelorette, ABC has offered an enticing sneak peek of her potential suitors.

A Teasing Glimpse at the Suitors

“We are giving you an early look at the men who may be on this season of The Bachelorette!” ABC announced energetically via Facebook on Thursday, October 23. Encouraging audience interaction, they added, “Leave a like for who would get your first impression rose.”

The Familiar Face Among Contestants

From over 20 potential contestants, one hopeful, Casey, 30, from Nashville, Tennessee, caught fans’ attention. Observers couldn’t help but notice his resemblance to Taylor’s ex, Dakota Mortensen. “He looks like her baby daddy,” one fan remarked, while another noted, “He can be the Dakota’s [sic] twin.”

Taylor’s Journey as a Public Figure

Known for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Taylor’s romantic history includes her relationship with Dakota, with whom she has a 19-month-old son, Ever. Prior to that, she was married to Tate Paul from 2016 to 2022, sharing daughter Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 5, with him.

Paul’s Thoughts on Her New Adventure

Following news of her casting in September, Taylor caught up with Us Weekly to share insights on whether she’s spoken to Dakota about her new reality TV journey. Opening up, she said,

“I don’t know exactly how he’ll react or feel, but he does know that we opened the gates of dating other people. [He’ll] probably [be] sad. I assume that it’s like, ‘Whoa, she’s gonna be dating people, a lot, and then also, in front of me,’ and that’s probably gonna be kind of hard to watch.”

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She added, “I can’t speak for him, but I’d assume it wouldn’t be the best news he’s heard on that day.”

Meet the Contestants

And so, the curtain barely rises on yet another drama-filled chapter guaranteed to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Who among these potential contestants will earn Taylor’s first impression rose and ignite an unforgettable story? Stay tuned as the saga of affectionate pursuits unfolds.

Reporting based on the original article; quotes reproduced verbatim.