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Taylor Frankie Paul <\/a>is taking a chance on love with 22 men as the lead of the upcoming season of The Bachelorette <\/a>\u2014 and now fans are getting the first look at the cast members.<\/p>\n

On Monday, ABC released the names, headshots and bios of the contestants who will be vying for Paul\u2019s heart on season 22 of the long running show.<\/p>\n

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star,<\/a> 31, has been open about her wish to find a partner who is willing to move to the Utah area to be with her and her three children.<\/p>\n

According to ABC\u2019s gallery, this season\u2019s men include several single fathers, some athletes, cowboys and one \u201cdevoted member of the Mormon church.\u201d<\/p>\n

Below is a look at the 22 men that viewers will meet at the Bachelor Mansion during the season premiere March 22.<\/p>\n

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Taylor Frankie Paul is set to date 22 men on the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (Disney)<\/p>\n

Aaron Kahng, 32 \u2014 Product manager<\/p>\n

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Aaron, 32, is a product manager and a ‘devoted member of the Mormon church’ who will be competing for Taylor Frankie Paul’s heart on ‘The Bachelorette’ (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Vineyard, Utah<\/p>\n

Aaron is described as \u201ctotal husband material\u201d and a \u201cdevoted member of the Mormon church\u201d in his bio by ABC. The product manager has traveled around the world, cannot sleep past seven in the morning, and says his \u201cFYP is exclusively food content.\u201d His Instagram page shows that he often posts about fitness and cooking. He wrote Monday on his Instagram Story about being cast on the show: \u201cHere to spread love and light. Thank you all for your support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brad Ledford, 29 \u2014 Cowboy\/entrepreneur<\/p>\n

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Brad, 29, has his job listed as a cowboy and entrepreneur (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Newport Beach, California<\/p>\n

Brad is a self-proclaimed \u201cCalifornia cowboy\u201d who loves horses, dancing and the beach. He also co-founded an alcoholic seltzer company, according to his Instagram page, and is working toward getting his private pilot\u2019s license. <\/p>\n

Brandon Perce, 28 \u2014 Loan officer<\/p>\n

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Brandon, 28, is a loan officer from Spearfish, South Dakota (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Spearfish, South Dakota<\/p>\n

Brandon, 28, is a single dad of two young kids, and he hopes to become a match for a single mom of three on this season of The Bachelorette. The self-described \u201cmama\u2019s boy\u201d is a Chicago Bears fan who said that his favorite movie of all time is The Notebook. The family man also said he \u201cdoes not do complex card games,\u201d which one can only hope will be explained further on the series.<\/p>\n

Casey Hux, 30 \u2014 Mechanical engineer<\/p>\n

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‘Bachelorette’ contestant Casey Hux is a mechanical engineer who lives in Nashville, Tennessee (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Nashville, Tennessee<\/p>\n

Casey is in STEM, and his ABC bio says that the blue-eyed engineer is \u201cready to see if he and Taylor have real chemistry.\u201d The Tennesseean is a big Steve Irwin fan who likes \u201cvolunteering, 3D printing and hitting the dance floor for some two-stepping.\u201d His Instagram bio also says that he is a \u201ccowboy in training,\u201d which brings the cast cowboy count to two.<\/p>\n

Christopher Wood, 35 \u2014\u00a0Business owner<\/p>\n

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Christopher is a single dad and a fitness instructor pursuing Taylor Frankie Paul on this season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Vacaville, California<\/p>\n

Christopher is an Air Force veteran and a single dad who works as a fitness instructor. He loves psychological thrillers, prefers listening to music on vinyl, and \u201clooks great in a cowboy hat.\u201d Cowboy count: three.<\/p>\n

Clayton Johnson, 36 \u2014 Singer\/Songwriter<\/p>\n

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Clayton is a singer\/songwriter who is one of the 22 men cast as Taylor Frankie Paul’s suitors (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Nashville, Tennessee<\/p>\n

Clayton is a \u201ctrue Southern gentleman\u201d who enjoys spending time with his dog, Oliver, when he\u2019s not working on his music. \u201cI\u2019ve spent years writing love songs about a girl I haven\u2019t met yet\u2026 So I decided to try something different\u2026,\u201d he wrote on Instagram Monday.<\/p>\n

Conrad Ukropina, 32 \u2014 Startup founder<\/p>\n

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Conrad, 32, is a startup founder from Santa Monica who will vy for Taylor Frankie Paul’s heart on ‘The Bachelorette’ (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Santa Monica, California<\/p>\n

Conrad is an Eagle Scout and another \u201cmama\u2019s boy.\u201d With his MBA from Stanford University, he started his own business in the men\u2019s fertility sector to help couples have children. He wrote on Instagram Monday that his parents have been together for more than 40 years after meeting and getting married within six months. He wrote, \u201cWhen it\u2019s right, it\u2019s right!\u201d<\/p>\n

Doug Mason, 28 \u2014 Ocean lifeguard<\/p>\n

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Doug is a family-focused contestant on season 22 of ‘The Bachelorette’ (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: San Diego, California<\/p>\n

Doug is an ocean lifeguard and avid surfer who hopes to have a family of his own. He knows how to ride a unicycle and according to his Instagram, spends his time modeling and playing guitar.<\/p>\n

Johnnie LaRossa, 30 \u2014 Former pro baseball player<\/p>\n

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Johnnie LaRossa is one of the 22 men featured on Taylor Frankie Paul’s upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Massepequa, New York<\/p>\n

Johnnie is known on TikTok<\/a> for his viral dance moves, but now he\u2019ll be taking to the silver screen to compete on The Bachelorette. He played Minor League Baseball for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and now described himself as a \u201choarder with the order.\u201d<\/p>\n

Josh Harward, 28 \u2014 Sales manager<\/p>\n

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‘Bachelorette’ contestant Josh lives in Provo, Utah and based on his social media accounts, appears to be in the Mormon faith (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Provo, Utah<\/p>\n

The contestant who appears to already live the closest to Taylor Frankie Paul, Josh described himself as a \u201cDisney adult\u201d who \u201cattends the Tulip Festival in Utah every year with his grandma.\u201d His Instagram page reveals two interesting facts: Josh appears to be a devout Mormon, and Paul already follows him on Instagram, which could hint that the two already knew each other before the show.<\/p>\n

Kevin Montero, 32 \u2014Physical therapist<\/p>\n

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Kevin is a physical therapist who is one of Taylor Frankie Paul’s 22 suitors (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Miami, Florida<\/p>\n

Kevin is a physical therapist based in Florida who, according to his Instagram page, loves to travel, surf and run. His fun fact in his bio is that he \u201cloves to cry while listening to \u2018Crash\u2019 by Dave Matthews Band.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lew Evans, 32 \u2014 Insurance tech founder<\/p>\n

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‘The Bachelorette’ contestant Lew, who is from Salt Lake City, is 6ft 8in tall (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Salt Lake City, Utah<\/p>\n

Lew is a self-proclaimed \u201cBelieber\u201d who \u201cloves brunchin\u2019 with the boys.\u201d The 6ft 8in contestant wrote on Instagram Monday: \u201cThis journey was a rollercoaster\u2026.. Just gotta put your hands up and enjoy the ride.\u201d<\/p>\n

Malik Evans, 30 \u2014 Tech executive<\/p>\n

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Malik is joining 21 other men in the competition for Taylor Frankie Paul’s heart (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Brooklyn, New York<\/p>\n

Malik said in his bio that he loves everything about Halloween, and that he has a playlist for every situation. As a fun fact, Malik \u201cloves kids and can easily picture a future filled with school drop-offs, pickups and family time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marcus Richardson, 28 \u2014 Creative director<\/p>\n

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Marcus is a creative director who will be featured on this season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Elmont, New York<\/p>\n

Marcus, who says his favorite food is pancakes, has modeled for brands like Starz, Under Armour and the NBA. His fun fact is that he \u201conce got attacked by a bird while on a run.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matt Carroll, 43 \u2014 Real estate broker<\/p>\n

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Matt is a dad of three who works as a real estate broker (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Carmel, Indiana<\/p>\n

Matt is a divorced father of three who stands at 6ft 8in and used to play professional basketball. He wrote on Instagram Monday: \u201cTune in March 22 and see what happens when a former Big Ten basketball player trades game plans for roses. Life takes some wild turns, and I\u2019m here for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michael Baba, 36 \u2014 Chiropractic healer<\/p>\n

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Dr. Michael Baba is a chiropractor who said his experience on ‘The Bachelorette’ was ‘divinely guided’ (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: San Diego, California<\/p>\n

Dr. Michael Baba is an energetic and chiropractic healer who \u201ctaught himself how to firespin,\u201d according to his show bio. On Instagram, Michael wrote that in March 2025, he was given a psychic reading that foresaw an opportunity that would bring attention and publicity to his life. Months later, he was contacted to join The Bachelorette. \u201cIt was quite the experience and very divinely guided,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

Mike Turitto, 36 \u2014 Brand protection manager<\/p>\n

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Mike T. is a ‘reformed bad boy’ who is ready to find love with Taylor Frankie Paul (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Lavallette, New Jersey<\/p>\n

Mike T. is a \u201creformed bad boy\u201d who described himself as \u201can Aquaphor addict.\u201d On Instagram Monday, he wrote that he had \u201csigned up for the biggest plot twist yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Richard Van De Water, 35 \u2014 Photographer<\/p>\n

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Richard Van De Water is a photographer trying to win Taylor Frankie Paul’s heart on ‘The Bachelorette’ this season (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Charleston, South Carolina<\/p>\n

Richard rides a motorcycle, likes to surf, and hunts for shark teeth when he\u2019s not traveling as a photographer. He wrote on Instagram Monday, \u201cI\u2019m either about to find love or become a meme. Possibly both!!\u201d<\/p>\n

Rod Strozier II, 35 \u2014 Entrepreneur<\/p>\n

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Rod is a veteran of 17 years who was cast on ‘The Bachelorette’ season 22 (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Austin, Texas<\/p>\n

Rod is a veteran who spent 17 years serving in the military. Now, he has built an online platform for his fitness and nutritional tips. He put as his fun fact that he \u201cadmits that it takes him a while to text back.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ronn Perez, 28 \u2014 Account executive<\/p>\n

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Ronn, an account executive from San Francisco, is in the running to win Taylor Frankie Paul’s heart (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: San Francisco, California<\/p>\n

Ronn shared videos of himself jumping rope, doing the dishes and spending time with his family on Instagram Monday. His fun fact is that \u201che has a 9-month-old betta fish named Finn.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shane Parton, 28 \u2014 Private wealth planner<\/p>\n

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Shane is one of the 22 men who will appear on Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n

Shane played football during his college days at Stetson University in Florida, and now \u201ckeeps a running note of the best breakfast burritos he\u2019s ever had,\u201d according to his bio. It also says that he is a \u201cmassive Uno enthusiast.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trenten Merrill, 35 \u2014 Pro athlete<\/p>\n

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Trenten Merrill is a Paralympian who is trying to win Taylor Frankie Paul’s heart on the new season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (Disney)<\/p>\n

From: San Juan Capistrano, California<\/p>\n

Trenten is a three-time Paralympics winner who specializes in long jump. After his right foot was amputated following a dirt bike crash, he represented the U.S. at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Paralympics. For his fun fact, he said that his \u201cdream superpower would be talking with dogs.\u201d<\/p>\n