From a “swinging scandal” to finding love on ABC, Taylor Frankie Paul has had quite the love life. Taylor Frankie Paul is a Mormon influencer and reality TV star known for her group, “MomTok,” and the hit show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The “Momtok” group began in 2022, which led to the breakout reality show due to a “swinging scandal.” In this, Taylor Frankie Paul was rumored to have had affairs with several husbands in the group. Following this, the show took off as it depicts the lives of Mormon women doing not-so-Mormon things. After working through this scandal and many more revolving around her relationship, Taylor became a fan-favorite on the show. By mostly ending up on the right side of the drama, fans constantly express their love for the founder and leader of the group. With the following Taylor Frankie Paul has gained, The Bachelorette has sought her out to be the star of season 22, airing on March 22, 2026. Inevitably, die-hard fans of the show are going to have an opinion about this choice. In which they did.

The main source of the discourse stemmed from Taylor’s controversial history. Along with the “swinging scandal” going public, Taylor’s messy friendships and constant battle with her exes are broadcast for the whole world to see. With that, Taylor Frankie Paul has three children with two previous men. While it isn’t a new concept for a Bachelorette to have children before going on the show, it isn’t very common either. Only a few previous Bachelorettes have had children, but none of them have had such a tumultuous history. Long-time fans of The Bachelorette prefer to see a more “pure” woman be chosen, which Taylor isn’t seen as. On top of that, Taylor has received criticism from fellow members of the LDS Church. Mormons argued that Taylor is not the woman they want to represent them as the first Mormon Bachelorette. This is an ongoing argument that was sparked by the start of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu. However, this particular argument is overridden by non-Mormons who just enjoy good reality TV, not looking for “good Mormon” women. 

On the brighter side, many people were happy with the pick for the 22nd Bachelorette. Fans of “Momtok” or just watchers of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are very excited for the new season. Their opinion, like most, is that it doesn’t matter the history of Taylor Frankie Paul, but how she carries herself on the show. Lots of people wish the best for Taylor and just want her to find real love. Fans have watched her open up emotionally about her mistreatment by her ex and her struggles with co-parenting. Taylor, along with many at home, hopes that The Bachelorette is her chance to find a happy and healthy relationship. No matter her background, Taylor deserves to get a break from the hardship and find a loving partner, like her friends in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. All in all, no matter the discourse, Taylor Frankie Paul is going to be the next Bachelorette and she was chosen for a reason. Watchers of the show can look forward to a fun and (possibly) drama-filled season!