Taylor Frankie Paul predecessor Dakota Mortensen It seems to have reacted to the news that she is the actor of the next bachelor.
“There are so many curve balls today, and every time I’m always reminded, nothing is more important than God and family,” Dakota, 32, wrote By his Instagram StorieWednesday, September 10, with selfies. “Life is too short.”
Early Wednesday Announced as a new leader In reality dating performances, it is expected to air sometime in 2026.
ABC is being placed bachelor Carrying during suspension bachelor Go back and follow Taylor to find love. Hulu audiences have previously had a front seat in Taylor’s turbulent love life The Secret Life of Mormon Wife.
Speech US Weekly On Wednesday, Taylor confirmed she didn’t tell Dakota about her new role in person.
Taylor told him exclusively: “I haven’t confirmed it with him yet. us. “I don’t know how he would react or feel, but he does know we opened the door to dating someone else. [He’ll] perhaps [be] sad. I think it’s like, “Wow, she’ll date people a lot and then in front of me,” which can be ugly. ”
She added: “I can’t speak for him, but I don’t think it’s the best news he heard that day.”
Dakota Mortensen.
(Photo courtesy of Dakota Mortensen/Instagram)She made headlines before the show, which took place in September 2024, when Taylor was caught up in the “Soft Swing” sex scandal. Tate Paul. Taylor’s dispute Connect with couples, including Miranda McWhorter And her husband at that time, Chase McWhorter.
Taylor and Tate shared their 7-year-old daughter Indy and 4-year-old son Ocean, saying they quit after the drama. She then found love with Dakota Mortensen, who was Taylor’s first boyfriend since her divorce.
Taylor and Dakota, 32, Facing great ups and downss-including domestic violence arrests-records recorded in season 1 The Secret Life of Mormon Wife. In February 2023, Taylor was arrested for domestic violence.
The reality star was eventually charged with aggravated assault, two counts of domestic violence in the presence of children, injured children and criminal mischiefs following the incident. Taylor pleaded guilty six months later, aggravated the attack, while the other four charges were dismissed for prejudice. She reached a plea deal next month.

Season 1 captures Taylor and Dakota trying Make their relationship work After her legal issues. They briefly returned to each other before their son arrived in March 2024.
“I just want to spend time here, [would be] My second marriage. It will be very important to me, and I don’t want to end in another divorce situation. “Taylor exclusively told us September 2024, there is a possibility of engagement with Dakota. “So, I really just want everything to be really solid and have a foundation of trust. So, I feel like it takes time. I want it to be the ultimate goal. But now, I think it’s built into where I am.”
Taylor also discusses her and Dakota’s way Ready to watch Their scene The Secret Life of Mormon Wife.
“I think I might have vented to my mom, he’s harsh – and he’s very sensitive – so I think it might be more difficult for him,” she continued. “It could also trigger these conversations. In particular, I think I’ve heard it [season] Cliffhanger, so it stirs up something itself. We did a great job today and we were working on it so I really hope not much is. ”
By the start of production of season 2, which aired in May, Taylor and Dakota were accused of being unfaithful again and inserted their relationship again. They admit that they still have feelings for each other, but they have not reunited.
“We have obviously come a long way to go [coparenting],” Taylor and us in May. “It’s different from my first husband because there is obviously friendship there. We adjusted it. [with] Dakota, everything is fresh. This is something we must not want to do, but it needs to be separated. ”
She added: “It’s a tweak, we have to learn the barrier to this experience to do the best thing for our son. Of course, when things get worse, you’re breaking up, it’s not what you want, and you’re just having a baby. It’s not the prettiest experience, but we’ve come a long way at the moment.”
Recently, Taylor Causing romantic rumors When she shared an Instagram post with a picture of a mysterious guy in September. Social media uploads get support from her costars Mayci Neeley “Happy.”
Miranda replied, “We love seeing Taylor healed.” Taylor also “loved” a friend’s comment that reads, “Oh my god, you give the world a sneaky one I like it.”

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