"The Bachelorette" returns for its 22nd season on Sunday, March 22, 2026, marking a significant scheduling change for the long-running ABC reality franchise. The premiere airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT, shifting from its traditional Monday night slot, and episodes will stream the following day on Hulu.

This season features Taylor Frankie Paul, the 31-year-old Utah native and star of Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," as the lead—a first for the show in selecting a Bachelorette from outside the traditional "Bachelor" Nation alumni pool. Paul, a TikTok influencer known for her candid takes on motherhood, relationships and the "MomTok" community, was announced as the lead in September 2025 during an appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast.

The decision to cast Paul represents a bold crossover for ABC, blending the viral reality world of "Mormon Wives" with the rose-giving drama of "The Bachelorette." As a single mother of three, Paul has shared her journey through divorce, co-parenting and personal reinvention, drawing a massive online following with her unfiltered content.

Filming for the season took place from October........

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