Who’s The New Bachelorette 2025? Is Taylor Frankie Paul The Next Bachelorette?
Yes, Taylor Frankie Paul Is Officially the 2025 Bachelorette
It’s real: Taylor Frankie Paul is stepping into the legendary Bachelorette spotlight for 2025, and honestly, it’s sent waves through Bachelor Nation like an unexpected two-on-one rose date twist. Her reveal as the next lead aired September 10th, 2025, on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, catching even the most diehard reality TV sleuths a little bit off guard.
If you’d told me even last year that the new Bachelorette wasn’t a contestant from the past Bachelor season, not a familiar face from the beach, or some fan-favorite who cried a milestone number of times in the limo I probably would’ve just nodded politely and changed the subject. But here we are: Taylor, whose messy, honest TikToks and Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives made her a household (and group chat) name, is the pick. And I have to admit, I’m low-key inspired by how unconventional this feels, even if a tiny part of me will always yearn for that “plucky second runner-up gets her moment” storyline.
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Taylor Frankie Paul: Reality Star, MomTok Icon, And Now a Rose-Giver
Taylor isn’t exactly a mystery to the Internet crowd. She’s that rare mix: a TikTok powerhouse who’s made messy breakups, soft-swinging scandal fallout, and honest motherhood content feel both vulnerable and a little bit rebellious. If you missed her viral videos about Utah “MomTok” drama, well, you might have to consult the group chats of 2022, but trust me, people still talk.
She’s a 31-year-old single mom of three energetic kids in Utah. (Have you seen her Insta stories at soccer practice? Relatable and chaotic.) Her Hulu hit, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, is oddly addictive TV, chronicling everything from friend drama to her very public divorce and co-parenting journey.
Taylor’s take on life never filter-free, never all polished-up is weirdly hopeful. “I’m just thinking about it, and it’s not real,” she admitted on the podcast about becoming the Bachelorette, “and it’s not going to be until I think the limo is pulling up, you know?”
If you’re picturing a playbook Bachelorette, that’s not her vibe. Think more DM receipts than pantomime-perfect dates, served with a side of “is everyone side-group-chatting about this?” energy.
From TikTok To Primetime: Why Did ABC Pick Her?
This actually feels like a minor reality TV revolution, not entirely unlike when Matt James was plucked from outside Bachelor Nation for The Bachelor. But in Taylor’s case, it’s even “riskier”: she isn’t just new to the Bachelor family, she’s kind of a star from a different Disney reality world.
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The reasons for her pick aren’t wild if you squint:
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Her storylines (especially her openness about relationship struggles) already pull in millions, so producers probably saw gold in going off-script for once.
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She’s refreshingly unpolished. Bachelor Nation needed a shakeup, and “polished, bland influencer” fatigue is real.
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And let’s be honest, there’s drama potential. Not gross, villain-edit drama, but genuine, “what is this woman going to say next?” unpredictability.
A little anecdote: After the reveal, even Taylor herself admitted it felt wild, telling Alex Cooper, “How did I get here? In my head, I’m like, ‘How is this happening?’” There’s a sort of shared sense of, “Wait, really?!” running through both fans and Taylor’s own friends, which feels pretty honest to the moment.
What To Expect From Her Season (And Some Hopes)
Here’s what’s already set the group chats ablaze: Taylor’s season promises to be way less about sipping cabernet on a fantasy suite balcony and more about, well, what it actually looks like to juggle parenting, internet fame, and finding love on TV. If we’re lucky, there’ll be no shortage of:
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Awkward wine spills and kids FaceTiming during crucial rose ceremonies;
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Brutally honest confessionals (hers have always been a ride);
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Some actually sustainable romance stories, instead of just a race to an engagement ring.
There’s a big part of Bachelor Nation ready for someone who’s not afraid to roll her eyes at the rules, be a little messy, and laugh at herself and it sure looks like Taylor’s ready for that, too. As for me? I’m rooting for her (and secretly hoping for a group date that involves TikTok challenges and soccer practice carpools).
Maybe The Best Kind of Wildcard
So, to answer the question: Yes, Taylor Frankie Paul is the new Bachelorette for 2025, and it’s probably the most intriguing shakeup for the franchise in ages. Will she find lasting love? Maybe, maybe not. But at least we’ll get a season that feels as unpredictable, raw, and just a little bit wild as real life can be and honestly, isn’t that what reality TV deserves right now?
