Taylor Frankie Paul: From Mormon Wife to Bachelorette - A Journey to Love and Self-Discovery
Dakota Mortensen, a star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, shared his thoughts on his ex-girlfriend Taylor Frankie Paul becoming the next Bachelorette. In a TikTok video, Dakota expressed his happiness for Taylor and wished her well in finding happiness. Taylor, who is 31 years old, was announced as the new Bachelorette by ABC. She had previously hinted at her interest in joining the show by lip-synching to Lindsay Lohan's Super Bowl commercial about searching for love.
In his own video, Dakota humorously questioned if this was the process to become the next Bachelor, mimicking Lohan's lines from the commercial. Taylor revealed that she had not informed Dakota about her casting as the Bachelorette before the official announcement. She acknowledged that Dakota might find it challenging to see her dating other people on the show.
Taylor and Dakota have a 17-month-old son named Ever. Taylor, who is a MomTok influencer, also shares two other children, Indy and Ocean, with her ex-husband Tate Paul. As Taylor embarks on her journey as the Bachelorette, she hopes to find love and potentially get engaged by the end of the season. She emphasized the importance of taking her time to get to know the contestants and learn more about herself in the process.
Taylor's season of The Bachelorette is set to air in 2026. Dakota and Taylor have opened the doors to dating other people, and Taylor is optimistic about the long-term effects of her experience on the show. She is excited about the opportunity to explore new relationships and discover more about herself along the way.