We’re still over a week away from the premiere of “The Bachelorette” season 22 with lead Taylor Frankie Paul, but Bachelor Nation will still get new content this weekend.
In a first for the franchise, there will be a preview to the show airing this Sunday called “Bachelorette: Before the First Rose.” The preview will bring 18 former leads of the show together to share behind-the-scenes stories from their seasons of “The Bachelorette.”
Taylor Frankie Paul will be the first “Bachelorette” from outside of the “Bachelor” franchise, coming to the show from her smash-hit Hulu reality show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
Here’s the official cast list for the 22nd season of “The Bachelorette,” when it premieres, and how to watch “Before the First Rose.”
What is the ‘Before the First Rose’ special? How to watch this weekend
A special preview of the upcoming “Bachelorette” season will follow the live telecast of The Oscars the week before the premiere, with 18 former Bachelorettes looking back on their unforgettable journeys, sharing juicy behind-the-scenes stories, and offering advice to Paul.
The “Bachelorette: Before the First Rose” will air after the Oscars conclude at 10:30 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15, 2026. It will be available to stream on Hulu the following day.
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While last season’s lead from Florida will not be attending, another former Bachelorette from Florida will be. Rachel Recchia is a native of Clermont, Florida, and was one of the leads during the franchise’s first double-lead season, sharing the role of “Bachelorette” with Gabby Windey.
When does the next season of ‘The Bachelorette’ come out? How, when to watch
“The Bachelorette” is moving to a different day of the week. Although the show previously aired on Monday nights, the season 22 premiere will air on ABC on Sunday, March 22, at 8 p.m. ET.
Episodes will stream on Hulu and Disney+ the following day.
Watch ‘The Bachelorette’ on Hulu
See trailer for ‘The Bachelorette’ with Taylor Frankie Paul
Are any contestants from Florida on the new ‘Bachelorette’ season?
There is one person from Florida on the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” — Kevin Montero, a 32-year-old physical therapist from Miami.
“Earning his doctorate degree has been one of his greatest achievements, but he’s hoping to top it by falling in love and someday raising a big family,” his official ABC biography states. “After navigating a ‘fake’ dating scene, Kevin is excited to settle down with the real deal.
Here are a few fun facts from Kevin’s ABC biography:
- Kevin is happiest when he’s well fed.
- Kevin dreams of swimming with hammerhead sharks.
- Kevin loves to cry while listening to “Crash” by Dave Matthews Band.
See full ‘Bachelorette’ 2026 cast
- Aaron, 32, a product manager from Vineyard, Utah
- Brad, 29, a cowboy/entrepreneur from Newport Beach, California
- Brandon, 28, a loan officer from Spearfish, South Dakota
- Casey, 30, a mechanical engineer from Nashville, Tennessee
- Christopher, 35, a business owner from Vacaville, California
- Clayton, 36, a singer/songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee
- Conrad, 32, a startup founder from Santa Monica, California
- Doug, 28, an ocean lifeguard from San Diego, California
- Johnnie, 30, a former pro baseball player from Massapequa, New York
- Josh, 28, a sales manager from Provo, Utah
- Kevin, 32, a physical therapist from Miami, Florida
- Lew, 32, an insurance tech founder from Salt Lake City, Utah
- Malik, 30, a tech executive from Brooklyn, New York
- Marcus, 28, a creative director from Elmont, New York
- Matt, 43, a real estate broker from Carmel, Indiana
- Michael Baba, 36, a chiropractic healer from San Diego, California
- Mike T., 36, a brand protection manager from Lavallette, New Jersey
- Richard, 35, a photographer from Charleston, South Carolina
- Rod, 35, an entrepreneur from Austin, Texas
- Ronn, 28, an account executive from San Francisco, California
- Shane, 28, a private wealth planner from Atlanta, Georgia
- Trenten, 35, a pro athlete from San Juan Capistrano, California
Who is the new ‘Bachelorette’? Who is Taylor Frankie Paul?
Taylor Frankie Paul is a 31-year-old mom of three from Utah, a TikTok influencer and reality TV star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
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