The official “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast will introduce fans of the franchise to season 22 contestants despite the show’s shocking cancellation.
“We have heard many wonderful things about the men of Taylor’s season,” The Golden Bachelor alum Kathy Swarts said on Friday, March 27, episode of the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast. “Now, it’s time to make a proper introduction.”
Kathy, 72, was intervening Rachel Recchia on Friday’s episode. Rachel, 30, usually hosts the Bachelor Nation podcast and fellow former Bachelorette Charity Lawson.
“‘Bachelor Happy Hour’ will be the only place you’ll hear directly from Taylor’s cast,” Charity, 30, explained.
Taylor Frankie Paul named season 22 best The Bachelorette in the fall of 2025, which was filmed weeks later and was scheduled to premiere on March 22. ABC inadvertently released the premiere dates before the season began, after footage was leaked that led to Taylor’s arrest in 2023. (Taylor, 31, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after assault Dakota Mortensen to drop more cases of child abuse. He was put on probation as part of the deal.)
“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes the safety and security of her family,” Taylor’s spokesperson said. he told Us Weekly in a March 19 statement. “After years of silent mental and physical abuse and threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally finding the strength to confront the accuser and take steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.”
Taylor shares Indy, 8, and Ocean, 5, with her ex-husband Father Pauland son Ever, 2, and Dakota, 33.
Brad Ledford and Taylor Frankie Paul on ‘The Bachelorette.’
Disney/Bahareh Ritter“There are too many women who suffer in silence as they survive their aggressive, jealous lovers who do not want to allow them to continue with their lives,” Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star representative was added at that time. “Taylor is silent because she is afraid of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.”
Dakota, who has publicly denied allegations about her behavior, has been granted a temporary protection order against Taylor. He was also granted custody of Ever until a court hearing in April.
According to this is the future Qualifications franchiseABC did not provide an update on whether to replace Taylor or air her season in the future.
Fans will no longer be able to see Taylor Frankie Paul handing out roses while looking for love on The Bachelorette. The Bachelor Nation stars heard the news after ABC pulled the plug on Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette on Thursday, March 19, and confirmed it would not air again on Sunday, March 22. […]
“That show is about finding love, and it’s coming back bigger and better than ever,” Kathy you are only told Us at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday, March 27, predicts The Bachelorette‘s next steps. “I think [Taylor’s] The story was meant to be a redemptive story. It was still about love. … And the truth has not come out. We don’t know the truth.”
He continued, “We are praying that everything will work out. We are praying for the children that the best solution will happen.”
The next day, Kathy joined Charity to interview a military veteran Christopher Lovehall about his experience in the program.
“Honestly, this is just, like, a whirlwind,” said Christopher, 35, acknowledging the ongoing drama on the show and Taylor’s scandals. “I don’t think I was able to speak
the way I feel, you know, I’ll go to sleep and wake up and it’s different. I haven’t had time to get my feet under me yet with all of this, I’m just trying to take it day by day. “
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
