Taylor Frankie Paul eyes Bachelor after Bachelorette setback

Taylor Frankie Paul has jokingly expressed interest in joining the upcoming season of The Bachelor following the cancellation of her own season of The Bachelorette. The reality TV personality made the playful remark on social media after NFL quarterback Sam Hartman was announced as the show’s next leading man.

Following the announcement, the The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star took to her Instagram Stories to suggest that she might apply for an opportunity to compete for Sam’s final rose. Her unexpected response quickly caught attention, with Taylor appearing to make light of the uncertain future of her own dating show.

Taylor shared a scene from the popular comedy series Parks and Recreation, featuring Ron Swanson, played by Nick Offerman, sitting at a computer. The screen appeared to display an application for the upcoming season of The Bachelor.

When a social media user asked what would make her stand out from the other contestants, Taylor delivered a cheeky response.

“Ahhh, I was the first Bachelorette in history to be on hold,” she wrote, seemingly referring to the suspension of her season.

She continued the joke by sharing another clip of Swanson throwing his computer into a dumpster. Taylor captioned the scene, “I chose to have the audacity,” adding another humorous touch to her unexpected Bachelor-related posts.

The reality star also made her interest clear on Bachelor Nation’s official Instagram page, where she commented, “Dang, sign me up.”

Meanwhile, Sam Hartman’s selection as the next Bachelor was announced on Friday. The former Washington Commanders quarterback discussed his upcoming reality TV journey during an appearance on Good Morning America.

Although excited about the opportunity, Sam admitted that he was also feeling nervous about meeting so many potential partners.

“I’m excited, but also very nervous. I have a tough time holding a conversation with one girl. Thirty is going to be pretty tough,” he shared.

Taylor’s comments come amid uncertainty surrounding her own season of The Bachelorette. The show was reportedly put on hold following a domestic violence incident involving her former partner, Dakota Mortensen.

With the season’s future still uncertain, Taylor recently announced that she would also be stepping away from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Her latest social media activity has sparked fresh curiosity about what could come next in her reality television career.