The new Bachelorette is here, and it’s none other than The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives alum, Taylor Frankie Paul. She made the announcement on Alex Cooper’s podcast, Call Her Daddy.
The host asked her how she was feeling about the next chapter of her life, and Paul replied very honestly that she was feeling “surreal.” She added, “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.”
Paul recalled how she would make jokes about being on The Bachelorette years ago, but was fully convinced that the dream was “unattainable.” Well, life has its ways of surprising people, and for Paul, it came as the 22nd season of The Bachelorette.
She confirmed that she will continue to be a part of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and is just trying to figure out how to balance her work and personal life.
| Series | No. of Seasons & Episodes | IMDb Rating | Rotten Tomatoes Score |
| The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives | Season 01- 08 Episodes Season 02 – 11 Episodes | 5.5/10 | Critics: 50% Audience: 23% |
For now, let’s get to know the new Bachelorette a little better:
Taylor Frankie Paul Age and What She Does for a Living
Born on May 23, 1994, Taylor Frankie Paul is 31 years old. Apart from her time on reality television, Paul works as a full-time content creator based in Utah. She currently has over 5 million followers on TikTok and a little under 2 million on Instagram.
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She posts a variety of content, including lifestyle, parenting, and shares glimpses into her mind. Her children also appear in her videos from time to time.
She Is Co-Parenting 3 Children with Her Exes
Paul was previously married to Tate Paul from 2016 to 2022. They have two children together – Indy, born in 2017, and Ocean, born in 2020. After their split, she went on to date real estate agent Dakota Mortensen. While they met on Instagram, fans got a glimpse into their relationship on Mormon Wives. In 2024, they welcomed their son, Ever, into the world.
During the premiere of Season 01, Mortensen and Paul were still in a relationship, but she told People earlier this year that they are no longer together and that their relationship “depends on the day.” Paul is co-parenting with both of her exes.
Mormon Swinging Scandal and Taylor Frankie Paul
After her divorce from Tate, the influencer got popular for all the wrong reasons when she went live on TikTok, talking about the split and how they had been practicing non-monogamy and soft swinging. You can watch the video on Facebook.
As per The Cut, her friend group engaged in the act, but no one would go “all the way” with others unless their spouses were in the room. Paul was later shunned from the group after she broke the rule and went all the way with another man, without the presence of their spouses.
She said, “We had an agreement, like all of us, and I did step out of that agreement.” However, she claimed that she and the mystery man “had feelings for each other.” While many believe this could be the reason behind her divorce from Tate, she stated that the incident was only “the tip of the iceberg” when it comes to the problems between them.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Net Worth and a Spot on Time 100 Creators
According to Stylecaster and other sources, Paul has a net worth between $3-5 million. Most of her wealth comes from brand partnerships, social media content, reality TV contracts, sponsored posts, and more.
This year, she was listed on Time 100 Creators as one of the most influential digital voices of 2025. Paul opened up to Time about the “villain” label she has been presented with and added, “We all judge, whether we admit it or not. But if you can understand it, then you don’t take everything to heart.“
Other creators on the list are Kai Cenat, Sean Evans, Mr. Beast, Joe Rogan, Haley Kalil, and more.
Taylor Frankie Paul Was Charged with Domestic Violence
In February 2023, Paul was arrested and charged with two counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child, aggravated assault, criminal mischief, and child abuse with injury (via New York Post).
This happened when the police got a complaint about a disturbance, and when they arrived at her house, they found her drunk and in tears with Mortensen present. A complaint was filed with the Herriman Police Department, stating that she had thrown objects at her then-boyfriend, including metal chairs. Allegedly, one of those heavy chairs accidentally ended up hitting her daughter.
This is everything you should know before you tune into the next season of The Bachelorette. Will she finally find lasting love this time around? Keep following FandomWire for updates on Paul’s reality television journey.
The Bachelorette is expected to air in 2026. Meanwhile, stream The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu.
