'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul breaks silence on domestic dispute

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" starTaylor Frankie Paulis addressing her involvement in a reported domestic violence incident that has halted production.

Thereality star, who is set to lead the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette," toldPeopleat the premiere for Season 22 of the series that her "heart hurts to see it, to go through it, especially at this time."

"Just the timing is hard, and it's a big deal," Paul added, per the outlet. "I feel like every premiere that I've experienced, I've never enjoyed fully, so this is another one … it's extremely hard, and it took everything to get me here today."

Police are reportedly investigating an alleged domestic incident involving Paul, 31, and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The Draper City Police Department in Northern Utah confirmed toPeoplethat there is an ongoing "domestic assault investigation" involving Paul and Mortensen, who have both reportedly leveled allegations.TMZwas first to report the news of an incident involving Paul and Mortensen, whichmultipleoutletsreport has halted production on Season 5 of "Mormon Wives."

Taylor Frankie Paul,ex-boyfriend investigated after alleged incident

Taylor Frankie Paul took the reality TV world by storm in 2024 when "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" became a cultural phenomenon. The "MomTok" influencer and most recent "Bachelorette" spoke candidly about her infamous "swinging scandal" and has faced legal troubles throughout the show.

See her career in the spotlight, beginning here backstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul attends the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at The Kia Forum on Feb. 13, 2026, in Inglewood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Former NBA player Tacko Fall and Paul before the start of the game.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul was named ABC's "Bachelorette" for 2026. She is the first "Bachelorette" lead to helm the franchise despite never appearing on "The Bachelor".

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul attends the 2025 TIME100 Creators Launch Party at Gansevoort Rooftop on July 10, 2025, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul at an event hosted by Hulu on April 22, 2025, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" stars Layla Taylor, Miranda McWhorter, Jessi Ngatikaura, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Paul, Jennifer Affleck, Whitney Leavitt and Demi Engemann attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Season 2 at Paramount Studios on May 9, 2025, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> From left, Affleck, Paul, McWhorter, Neeley, and Matthews at SiriusXM Studios on May 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Mitchell Tenpenny and Paul speak onstage during The 58th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 20, 2024, in Nashville.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul poses on the red carpet before the CMAs.

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See 'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul's life in the spotlight

Taylor Frankie Paultook the reality TV world by storm in 2024 when "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" became a cultural phenomenon. The "MomTok" influencer and most recent "Bachelorette" spoke candidly about her infamous "swinging scandal" and hasfaced legal troubles throughout the show.See her career in the spotlight, beginning here backstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

Law enforcement made contact with the parties on Feb. 24 and 25, the spokesperson told the outlet. When reached by USA TODAY, the Draper Police Department issued a statement saying it "respects the rights and privacy of all citizens."

It continued, "Without an immediate impact to public safety, it is the practice of the department not to release details related to active investigations."

USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for "Mormon Wives" and "The Bachelorette" for comment.

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Paul, who is the first "Bachelorette" lead to helm the franchise despite never appearing on "The Bachelor," will date 22 men in the upcoming 22nd season, which is expected to premiere Sunday, March 22.

"Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul is set to head up the 22nd season of "The Bachelorette."

When the show premieres, on March 22, 2026, twenty-two men will line up to see if they are her special someone.

Meet every guy vying for Paul's heart on the ABC reality series.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Aaron, a 32-year-old product manager from Vineyard, Utah, is a devoted member of the Mormon church and a first-generation American born to immigrant parents, according to his bio.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Brad, a 29-year-old "California cowboy" and entrepreneur from Newport Beach, California, enjoys swing dancing, hanging at the beach, and listening to Adele when he's not on the ranch, according to his bio.

Brad is working toward getting his private pilot's license.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Brandon, a 28-year-old loan officer from Spearfish, South Dakota, is a single dad and self-described mama's boy. When he isn't working or spending time with his kids, he watches "Peaky Blinders," rock climbs, and cheers on the Chicago Bears, according to his bio.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Casey, a 30-year-old mechanical engineer from Nashville is a romantic and lover of all things science and math. Coming from a big family, he's ready to start a family of his own with his future wife, his bio says.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Christopher, a 35-year-old business owner from Vacaville, Califirnoa, is an Air Force veteran and devoted single dad hoping to build something real with the right woman. He loves group fitness and Tupac, and has a deepappreciation for nature and art galleries. He lived in Europe for six years, according to his bio.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Clayton, a 36-year-old singer/songwriter from Nashville, enjoys spending time with his dog, Oliver, in nature and riding horseback on a good trail when he's not writing music. The self-described lover boy is ready to write songs for the woman of his dreams, his bio says.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Conrad, a 32-year-old startup founder from Santa Monica, California, has an MBA from Stanford and started his own business in the men's fertility sector. The self-described hopeless romantic has been to the Stagecoach music festival 12 times and is an Eagle Scout, according to his bio.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Doug, a 28-year-old lifeguard from San Diego, is an avid surfer and ready to dive into love. When he's not catching waves he enjoys watching "Friends" and cheering on the Los Angeles Lakers, his bio says.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Johnnie, a 30-year-old former professional baseball player from Massapequa, New York, is searching for his lifelong teammate. In his free time he loves to show off his dance moves on TikTok and the dance floor, and his perfect date consists of grabbing pizza and enjoying each other's company, according to his bio.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Josh, a 28-year-old sales manager from Provo, Utah, is a dad-joke-loving romantic and homeowner who says life is only "half complete" without his person. When he's not teaching kids to ski or coaching his nephew's football team, he's swing dancing, according to his bio. He's also a Disney adult who loves a peanut butter burger and attends Utah's Tulip Festival every year with his grandma.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kevin, a 32-year-old physical therapist from Miami, earned his doctorate and is a business owner who's embraced life as a self-proclaimed "yes man" after navigating a "fake" dating scene. He loves sharing Cuban food and speaking Spanish with his family — and he says he's happiest when he's well fed, according to his bio. He dreams of swimming with hammerhead sharks, and cries to "Crash" by Dave Matthews Band.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Lew, a 32-year-old insurance tech founder from Salt Lake City, Utah, is a 6'8" former basketball player who's ready to "fall in love with my best friend" and values unplugged, fully present time together. He's a Belieber who loves brunchin' with the boys — and once won a twerking competition in Thailand, his bio says.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Malik, a 30-year-old tech executive from Brooklyn, New York is a self-proclaimed foodie who loves to cook and wants his future wife to feel like "the most special girl in the world." He's big on Halloween costumes, has a playlist for every occasion, and once had a mohawk (but won't show pics), accordingto his bio.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Marcus, a 28-year-old creative director from Elmont, New York, is a former basketball star who's into fashion, music and shooting hoops. He dreams of building a big family with the right person, according to his bio. His perfect date is sunset over the Brooklyn skyline with wine and a waterfront stroll. He's a rooftop-vibe guy whose favorite food is pancakes.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Matt, a 43-year-old real estate broker from Carmel, Indiana, is a 6'8" "gentle giant" and proud father of three who grew up in Guatemala City and the U.K. He says nothing suits him like a suit and his favorite sound is his kids laughing.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Michael B., a 36-year-old chiropractic healer from San Diego, is all about good energy, adventure and helping others — plus he's close with his big Greek family. He loves fantasy novels, according to his bio, and taught himself how to firespin.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Mike T., a 36-year-old brand protection manager from Lavallette, New Jersey calls himself a "reformed bad boy" who's ready to settle down and embrace a father-figure role. He's happiest with an iced coffee on the beach or at a Yankees game. He loves bonfires and is his best self on a wedding dance floor, his bio says.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Richard, a 35-year-old photographer from Charleston, South Carolina, is a soft-spoken, faith-forward romantic whose biggest goal is to get married and start a family. He never misses a chance to go surfing, loves hunting for shark teeth, and is thankful for Thanksgiving, his bio says.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rod, a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Austin, Texas, served in the military for 17 years before starting a business supporting kids in the foster care system. He's a nutrition and physical fitness coach who loves to cook, his bio says. Acts of service are his love language and he's all-in on a Christmas movie marathon.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ronn, a 28-year-old account executive from San Francisco, grew up in the Philippines where Tagalog was his first language. He takes pride in his Filipino cooking and id best friends with his mom. He also has a betta fish named Finn, his bio says.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shane, a 28-year-old private wealth planner from Atlanta, says he's "never met a stranger" and calls himself his future wife's "ride or die." He's a massive Uno enthusiast, wants you to tell him if something's stuck in his teeth, and keeps a running list of the best breakfast burritos he's ever had, according to his bio.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Trenten, a 35-year-old pro athlete from San Juan Capistrano, California, is a three-time Paralympian who's chasing love. He spends his free time with his German shepherd, Rango, and would choose talking with dogs as his dream superpower. His favorite flower is a snapdragon, his bio says.

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"Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" starTaylor Frankie Paulis set to head up the 22nd season of "The Bachelorette."When the show premieres, on March 22, 2026,twenty-two men willline up to see if they are her special someone.Meet every guy vying for Paul's heart on the ABC reality series.

While not getting into specifics, she told People it's an "unfortunate" time. Still, she didn't want to miss out on the premiere.

"It's just heavy. It's a heavy time, and it's unfortunate," she continued. "I'm struggling for sure, but also at the same time I feel like if I don't show up, then I'm just giving these opportunities away and not enjoying what we've worked on and something super exciting that's coming. I just feel like it was the right thing to do … show up even though it's hard."

The mom to 8-year-old Indy and 5-year-old Ocean from her previous marriage to Tate Paul shares her nearly 2-year-old son, Ever, with Mortensen. The two had an on-and-off relationship, which was documented on "Mormon Wives" and showed they were close right up until she started filming her "Bachelorette" season.

Is 'The Bachelorette' canceled?What to know amid Taylor Frankie Paul news

Taylor Frankie Paul: From an arrest to a "soft swinging" scandal, Paul has not shied away from the spotlight with her #MomTok fame. Now, she's looking for love. The 31-year-old social media influencer, who is known for starring on Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," was announced Sept. 10 as the leading lady for "The Bachelorette." Season 22. ABC's reveal showed the franchise breaking the norm of choosing women from previous "Bachelor" seasons.

Keep scrolling to go down memory lane with every leading lady in the ABC franchise's history.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jenn Tran: Tran, who was 26 at the time, became the first Asian American woman to lead the series in Season 21. However, her season ended with one of the most distressing finales in "Bachelor" history. Tran proposed to her choice, Devin Strader — and he allegedly ended their engagement in a 15-minute phone call. Following the finale, fans pushed back against how the franchise treated its star.

"For me, growing up, I never really had Asian representation in the media. ... And because of that, I really struggled with my identity in trying to figure out who I was and who I could become," Tran told USA TODAY ahead of her season premiere in July 2024. "To be able to be that role model that I was looking for when I was a kid, it really is surreal."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Charity Lawson: The former child and family therapist finished her season engaged to final rose recipient Dotun Olubeko. The two have remained together since her August 2023 finale.

"The wedding is coming; I know that's everyone's biggest question. We don't have the actual date to give to the public yet, but it's coming," Lawson told USA TODAY in March 2025.

"It's been a crazy past year coming off the show and (I'm) just excited to see what comes. Just feeling very blessed that things worked out so much in both of our favors, because it doesn't always," Olubuko said. "(I'm) very bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and just excited to see what life continues to have for us."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rachel Recchia: For the first time in "Bachelor" franchise history, two stars searched for love at the same time all season long. Recchia starred alongside Gabby Windey after Clayton Echard broke up with both of them in during his season in hopes of rekindling with third-place finalist Susie Evans.

Recchia, a flight instructor from Clermont, Florida, got engaged to Tino Franco, only to found out that he had cheated on her by kissing another woman after filming wrapped. A 10-minute segment during the 2022 finale showed the estranged couple having a difficult-to-watch confrontation over the indiscretion, with Franco ultimately walking away from the encounter.

Recchia went on to star on Season 3 of Netflix's "Perfect Match."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Gabby Windey: Windey, a former ICU nurse and Denver Broncos cheerleader,  was a co-star on Season 19 of "The Bachelorette." She ultimately picked contestant Erich Schwer, and the two were briefly engaged.

However, the couple broke up over a month after the finale in 2022, while Windey was competing on "Dancing with the Stars." As the season was airing, Schwer was criticized by fans after a photo emerged of him wearing blackface in his high school yearbook.

The "Traitors" standout found her happily ever after in early 2025, when she tied the knot with comedian and actor Robby Hoffman.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Michelle Young: In March 2021, Young — an elementary school teacher at the time — and bank marketing manager Katie Thurston were announced as the next "Bachelorette" stars after Matt James'

beleaguered season of "The Bachelor." The former college basketball player picked Nayte Olukoya in the Season 18 finale, which aired in December 2021.

Unfortunately, in June 2022, the two announced the end of their engagement. But all's well that ends well, because Young married non-Bachelor Nation member Jack Leius in her home state of Minnesota on June 7, 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Katie Thurston: Thurston made quite the impression during her debut as a contestant on Matt James' season by wielding a purple sex toy as a prop.

Thurston maintained that wildcard persona during her 2021 season, ultimately choosing returning contestant Blake Moynes at the end of Season 17. But the pair announced the end of their engagement a few months after the show aired. Thurston has since announced her marriage to comedian Jeff Arcuri in March 2025, and she has been sharing updates on her breast cancer battle with her social media followers.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tayshia Adams: "Bachelor" Season 23 finalist Tayshia Adams, who took over as "Bachelorette" lead after Clare Crawley's early engagement, finished the season strong with a proposal from Zac Clark. However, they called off their engagement after a year, in November 2021.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Clare Crawley: After a delayed start to her "Bachelorette" season in 2020 due to the pandemic, Crawley knew what she wanted. Four episodes into Season 16, she couldn't see herself with anyone but Dale Moss, and the two were engaged. The two called it quits for good in fall 2021.

Crawley was notable for being the oldest "Bachelorette" lead at 39. In October 2024, she officially married businessman Ryan Dawkins, and the two welcomed daughter Rowen Lily in January 2024.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hannah Brown: The Alabama-born pageant queen was the franchise's 15th Bachelorette. Although she accepted Jed Wyatt's proposal in the finale, the two split after Brown discovered that Wyatt seemingly already had a girlfriend back at home. Brown continued her television career on Season 28 "Dancing with the Stars" with professional dancer Alan Bersten. 

In July 2025, she married her fiancé of two years, Adam Woolard.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Becca Kufrin: The 22nd season of "The Bachelor" shocked fans when Arie Luyendyk Jr. broke off his engagement to Kufrin to pursue runner-up Lauren Burham. Kufrin was chosen as the 14th Bachelorette in 2018, and became engaged to Garrett Yrigoyen. However, she admitted during a revelatory "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast episode in 2020 that she was unsure of their relationship after Yrigoyen's political views became apparent through his social media activity amid the nationwide racial protests following the death of George Floyd.

She met Thurston's ex, Thomas Jacobs, on "Bachelor in Paradise," and they welcomed a son, Benson, in 2023.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Joelle "JoJo" Fletcher: In 2016, the bubbly girl-next-door and runner-up from Ben Higgins' Season 20 of "The Bachelor" chose Jordan Rodgers during the 12th season of "The Bachelorette." After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were finally married in 2022. In August 2025, they announced Fletcher is pregnant with their first child.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kaitlyn Bristowe: Known for her wits and blue humor, Bristowe was chosen as the 11th Bachelorette. Though she and Shawn Booth had a three-year engagement after her season ended in 2015, the two called off their relationship. Bristowe later got engaged to fellow "Bachelor" alum Jason Tartick from Kufrin's season, but the two split in 2023.

Bristowe later competed in Season 29 of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," one of her dream shows. 

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Andi Dorfman: The former assistant district attorney resigned from her job to appear on Season 10 of "The Bachelorette." Dorfman handed the final rose to Josh Murray, although the two ended their engagement in 2015. Dorfman married Blaine Hart in 2023, and they welcomed daughter Harper in December 2024.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Desiree Hartsock: The bridal designer starred in Season 9 of "The Bachelorette" in 2013. Years later, she and her final pick, Chris Siegfried remain one of Bachelor Nation's few success stories; in November 2024, the two welcomed their third child.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Emily Maynard: Maynard was chosen by Brad Womack during his second go at being a lead on Season 15 of "The Bachelor," but the two called it quits soon thereafter. As the Season 8 "Bachelorette" star in 2012, the single mother chose Jef Holm —although they also ended up splitting months after the finale.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ashley Hebert: The seventh "Bachelorette" lead made history by getting married to contestant J.P. Rosenbaum on live TV in a 2012 special. Bachelor Nation was heartbroken to find out in 2020 that the two decided to divorce. They have two children, Fordham Rhys Rosenbaum and Essex Reese Rosenbaum.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ali Fedotowsky: Ali Fedotowsky's (now Ali Mann) engagement to her final rose recipient, Roberto Martinez, met the same fate as many "Bachelor" couples. The two broke up a year after her 2010 "Bachelorette" season. She married radio host Kevin Manno in 2017, and they have two children together.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jillian Harris: The interior decorator was the runner-up on Jason Mesnick's "Bachelor" Season 13 and was chosen as the franchise's first-ever bachelorette from Canada. She accepted Ed Swiderski's proposal on Season 5 of "The Bachelorette" in 2009, but they ended up parting ways the following year.

Her television career didn't stop there: Harris was a designer on ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in 2010 and appeared on "Love It or List It: Vancouver" three years later.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> DeAnna Pappas: The Georgia real-estate agent, who debuted on Brad Womack's Season 11 of "The Bachelor," was the Season 4 "Bachelorette" lead. She accepted a proposal from professional snowboarder Jesse Csincsak. 

But like many other "Bachelor" couples, the pair called off the engagement in 2009, and Pappas eventually married Stephen Stagliano. (His brother, Michael, appeared on Season 5 of "The Bachelorette.") Pappas and Stagliano ended their 11-year marriage in 2023, and the former couple shares two children.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jen Schefft: While the third bachelorette chose contestant Jerry Ferris, she surprised fans by rejecting two proposals. Schefft then published her 2008 book, "Better Single than Sorry," which explains that she believes "it would be a far worse fate to commit to a relationship that was wrong for her."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Meredith Phillips: The Portland makeup artist appeared on Bob Guiney's season of "The Bachelor" and chose Ian McKee during her 2004 "Bachelorette" season. While the couple was engaged by the end of the show, Phillips and McKee ended their relationship the following year.

Phillips went on to pursue her culinary passion and published "The Date Night Cookbook: Romantic Recipes for the Busy Couple" in 2008.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Trista Rehn: The former Miami Heat dancer and first-ever "Bachelorette" star was, naturally, the runner-up on Alex Michel's Season 1 of "The Bachelor." Her historic season ended up with one of the most lasting relationships; she and her firefighter husband Ryan Sutter, tied the knot in 2003. They have two kids together.

She's made sporadic appearances on reality TV shows – including as a fairy godmother of sorts to her "Bachelorette" descendants – over the years, but it was her time filming Fox's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" that generated headlines due to her husband's cryptic posts about missing his wife.

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Every 'Bachelorette' since 2003, from Taylor Frankie Paul to Gabby Windey, Trista Rehn

Taylor Frankie Paul:From an arrest to a"soft swinging"scandal, Paul has not shied away from the spotlight with her #MomTok fame. Now, she's looking for love. The 31-year-old social media influencer, who is known for starring on Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,"was announcedSept. 10 as the leading lady for "The Bachelorette." Season 22. ABC's reveal showed the franchise breaking the norm of choosing women from previous "Bachelor" seasons.Keep scrolling to go down memory lane with every leading lady in the ABC franchise's history.

When the show premiered on Hulu in 2024, it opened with Paul's legal troubles stemming from a 2023 incident with Mortensen. She was arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, according topolice.

According to People, local news stationKSLand theSalt Lake Tribune, Paul later entered a plea of abeyance to the aggravated assault charge. While the other criminal charges were dropped, the aggravated assault charge will reportedly remain for three years until she meets the conditions of her guilty plea.

Per KSL, Paul's case has a review date in August. If she follows the terms of the agreement, which include supervised probation and avoiding violating the law for 36 months, the felony charge will be reduced to a class A misdemeanor.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Taylor Frankie Paul of 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' breaks silence