Taylor Frankie Paul Completes Filming for Her Season of The Bachelorette
It’s official! Taylor Frankie Paul has completed her filming for this season of The Bachelorette and is thrilled for fans to experience it.
“And it’s a wrap,” Taylor, 31, shared on Instagram this past Saturday, December 20. “I’ve never gone through anything like this before.”
Fans of Bachelor Nation were treated to behind-the-scenes images in Taylor’s post, including an exclusive look at her promo shoot. There was even a funny moment captured where Taylor playfully flipped the double middle finger during an interview.
“I can’t wait to discuss [The Bachelorette], unveil it, and share it,” the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member hinted. “I have such a passion for something like this. Feeling incredibly grateful to be part of the bachelor nation family and crew. I saved the most ‘me’ picture [her flipping the middle finger] for the end. This will be worth the wait, so stay tuned for March.”
Taylor was announced as the unexpected choice for Bachelorette in September, despite not having participated in the franchise previously.
“This 31-year-old Utah native is ready to swap headline-grabbing heartbreak for hometown dates as she aims to leave her mark on Bachelor Nation,” ABC declared in a press release. “[Taylor] is the standout star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, captivating audiences with her authentic, unapologetic storytelling. Off-screen, she’s a TikTok sensation whose humorous, heartfelt, and brutally honest content has garnered her a substantial following. As a mother of three, [Taylor] candidly shares the ups and downs of her life. With wit, resilience, and fearless openness, she motivates others to embrace life’s chaos and take ownership of their narratives.”
Taylor has kept her followers in the loop with sneak peeks throughout filming, including a glimpse of one of her emotional rose ceremonies. Earlier this month, she mentioned to her fans that she had experienced “one of the BEST nights of my life” while filming The Bachelorette.
“I can’t wait to discuss [it] in about six months LMAFO,” she joked on Instagram.
The reality star has received some parental guidance during the production of The Bachelorette. In October, her mother, Liann May, expressed her disappointment regarding the possibility of Taylor having romantic encounters with multiple men during the Fantasy Suites phase.
“I will be so upset,” Liann stated on iHeartRadio’s “Almost Famous” podcast. “She may not care about my opinion, but she does, sort of. It’s just a strange dynamic.”
Liann challenged Taylor’s analogy of test-driving a car before purchase.
“I dislike that saying,” Liann remarked. “I didn’t engage in intimacy with my husband until we were married, and I already had her by then, right? I did it that way first, and obviously, I married him and we’ve been together for 29 years, so that saying is just not correct. Our relationship is thriving.”
Former Bachelor contestant Hannah Ann Sluss also shared some advice with Taylor during an exclusive chat with Us Weekly in December.
“I would suggest that she just enjoys the experience because I truly believe she’s going to shine and have numerous exciting opportunities,” Sluss, 29, told Us. “I can’t wait to see her on screen. I haven’t watched the show in a few years, but I am such a fan of her.”
Sluss added, “I appreciate her authenticity, and I believe she will attract a large audience. So I would say just relish the moment because she’s going to do incredibly well and receive lots of support.”
The Bachelorette is set to premiere on Sunday, March 22, 2026, on ABC and will also be available for streaming on Hulu. You can watch The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives anytime on Hulu.
