Is ‘The Bachelorette’ On Tonight?

We’re getting closer and closer to the highly anticipated premiere of The Bachelorette Season 22 starring Taylor Frankie Paul of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. For Bachelor Nation fans who are wondering why this season marks the first time in the franchise where the female lead did not previously appear on The Bachelor, here’s a bit of a primer for you:

In 2022, Paul announced her separation from her baby daddy and now ex-husband, Tate Paul, on TikTok Live, which gained virality for exposing the now infamous MomTok sex scandal that involved “soft-swinging” between Mormon couples. Once SLOMW debuted on Hulu and became an overnight sensation, fans began saying that Paul would make a great Bachelorette. In a 2025 Variety interview, Paul addressed the fan cast, saying, “If I could do a crossover, and do both [SLOMW and The Bachelorette] absolutely, yeah. The Bachelorette I think would be a fun one.” Now, it’s actually coming to fruition with Season 22 (never say fan casts don’t have sway)!

The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose premiered last night on ABC, following the live telecast of The Oscars. The special preview featured Paul and 18 former Bachelorettes who looked back on their journeys from their seasons and offered advice to the newest leading lady of the franchise. For those who didn’t know to expect it, Before the First Rose easily could have caught fans off guard and been confused for the premiere of the first episode of Season 22. 

So when will the first episode of The Bachelorette Season 22 actually premiere? How many episodes will there be? Who is in the cast? And where can we watch? All answers below.

Is The Bachelorette on tonight? When does The Bachelorette Season 22 premiere?

The first episode of The Bachelorette Season 22 does not premiere tonight, sorry to say. Bachelor Nation has grown accustomed to these franchises largely airing on Monday nights, but TFP’s reign as Bachelorette officially begins on Sunday, March 22, at 8 pm ET on ABC (and streams the next day on Hulu). The following episodes will premiere weekly, live on ABC every Sunday at 8 pm ET, or available to stream the next day on Hulu.

How many episodes will be in The Bachelorette Season 22?

The number of episodes in The Bachelorette Season 22 has yet to be announced, though the five most recent seasons have concluded with 9 to 12 episodes. 

Who are the men of Season 22?

According to “The Book of More-Men”, the 22 men who will vie for 31-year-old Paul’s heart this season are:

• Aaron, 32, a product manager from Vineyard, Utah
• Brad, 29, a cowboy/entrepreneur from Newport Beach, Calif.
• Brandon, 28, a loan officer from Spearfish, S.D.
• Casey, 30, a mechanical engineer from Nashville, Tenn.
• Christopher, 35, a business owner from Vacaville, Calif.
• Clayton, 36, a singer/songwriter from Nashville, Tenn.
• Conrad, 32, a startup founder from Santa Monica, Calif.
• Doug, 28, an ocean lifeguard from San Diego, Calif.
• Johnnie, 30, a former pro baseball player from Massapequa, N.Y.
• Josh, 28, a sales manager from Provo, Utah
• Kevin, 32, a physical therapist from Miami, Fla.
• Lew, 32, an insurance tech founder from Salt Lake City, Utah
• Malik, 30, a tech executive from Brooklyn, N.Y.
• Marcus, 28, a creative director from Elmont, N.Y.
• Matt, 43, a real estate broker from Carmel, Ind.
• Michael Baba, 36, a chiropractic healer from San Diego, Calif.
• Mike T., 36, a brand protection manager from Lavallette, N.J.
• Richard, 35, a photographer from Charleston, S.C
• Rod, 35, an entrepreneur from Austin, Texas
• Ronn, 28, an account executive from San Francisco, Calif.
• Shane, 28, a private wealth planner from Atlanta, Ga.
• Trenten, 35, a pro athlete from San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

Where can you watch The Bachelorette Season 22?

Watch live on ABC or stream the next day on Hulu.

If you’re new to Hulu, you can get started with a 30-day free trial on the streamer’s basic (with ads) plan. After the trial period, you’ll pay $10.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.

If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.

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