Taylor Frankie Paul discussing her Bachelorette season with costars
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Taylor Frankie Paul Reveals She Accepted a Proposal on Cancelled 'Bachelorette' Season — Then Immediately Texted Her Ex

The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' lead confirms she said yes to a suitor before reuniting with Dakota Mortensen back home.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Taylor Frankie Paul is spilling all the tea on her famously scrapped stint on *The Bachelorette*. In a fresh preview from *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, the TikTok influencer candidly opens up to her costars about what really went down behind the scenes of her un-aired dating show journey—including a full-blown engagement that went off the rails the moment she got back home. During a conversation featured on Hulu’s "Get Real" podcast, the 32-year-old MomTok ringleader breaks down the dramatic climax of her romance with her fellow castmates Jessi Draper, Mikayla Matthews, and Mayci Neeley. Rather than keeping her ending shrouded in mystery, Taylor confirms that one of her suitors actually dropped to one knee and popped the question before cameras stopped rolling.

Did Taylor Frankie Paul Get Engaged On The Bachelorette According to the preview clip, Taylor accepted the romantic gesture without hesitation at the time. She explicitly confirmed saying "Yes" to the proposal, even though her time in the famous Fantasy Suites didn't go quite as far as viewers might expect. When asked directly if she slept with anyone during the intimate overnight dates, Taylor gave a silent but clear shake of her head, indicating she kept things chaste before accepting the ring. However, the fairy-tale ending evaporated almost immediately after production wrapped. Taylor admitted that her thoughts quickly strayed back to her former flame, Dakota Mortensen, as soon as she landed back in her normal routine. The reality star revealed she was texting with Dakota right away, asking when he would be back in town, which swiftly led to an impromptu hangout at her house.

Taylor Frankie Paul discussing her Bachelorette season with costars
Taylor Frankie Paul discussing her Bachelorette season with costars

Who Proposed To Taylor Frankie Paul On The Bachelorette Her costars couldn't help but poke fun at the chaotic timeline. Mikayla teased that she wasn't surprised at how quickly the exes reconnected, while the group heavily hinted at the identity of Taylor's mysterious final suitor. Though his name wasn't explicitly blurted out on tape, the ladies noted that her engagement partner shared the exact same initials as Dakota—strongly pointing toward suitor Doug Mason. This wild reveal gives fans their clearest look yet at the drama that derailed Taylor's stint as the lead of the franchise. While Bachelor Nation never got to see her final rose ceremony air on television, her fellow Mormon Wives are making sure every dramatic detail finds its way to the screen anyway.

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Did Taylor Frankie Paul get engaged on The Bachelorette?
Yes, Taylor Frankie Paul confirmed in a clip from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives that she accepted a suitor's proposal on her un-aired Bachelorette season.
Did Taylor Frankie Paul sleep with anyone in the Fantasy Suites?
In a preview clip, Taylor shook her head 'no' when asked by her costars if she had sex during the Fantasy Suites.
Who proposed to Taylor Frankie Paul on The Bachelorette?
While Taylor did not explicitly state his full name in the clip, her costars pointed out the suitor shared initials with her ex Dakota Mortensen, pointing to Doug Mason.