Is Taylor Frankie Paul the Potential New Bachelorette? Here's Why Fans Believe It

Taylor Frankie Paul may be leaving behind her title as a Mormon mommy influencer for a chance at a rose on a popular reality show. Speculation arose among Bachelor Nation fans after Alex Cooper posted a mysterious tease on social media.

On September 8, the host of "Call Her Daddy" shared a video on Instagram that appeared to be a gender reveal rather than something related to The Bachelor. The clip showed Cooper cutting into a cake that had "Season 30" written on top in blue frosting. When she revealed a slice with a bright pink stripe inside, she jokingly asked, "Wait, why is it pink?" as the camera zoomed in.

The caption of the post - "Change of plans 🌹" - added more fuel to the speculation. Fans quickly jumped to conclusions, connecting the rose emoji and season number to The Bachelor franchise.

Various theories circulated among fans. Some speculated that Cooper could be taking over hosting duties for The Bachelorette or replacing Jesse Palmer. Others thought she might be hinting at a big guest appearance on her podcast. And while a few fans considered the possibility of a pregnancy announcement, Cooper denied those rumors by stating, "Guys I'm not pregnant," in the comments.

The post ignited excitement within Bachelor Nation. If Cooper was indeed alluding to the return of The Bachelorette, who could potentially be the next lead? While many believe Maria Georgas is a strong contender, some focused on Taylor Frankie Paul from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives due to interactions from fellow castmates on Cooper's post. Jessi Ngatikaura left a side-eye emoji and heart hands while Demi Engemann commented, "Oop!" with heart eyes.

Additionally, Taylor herself has sparked new dating rumors. Recently, she shared - and then deleted - a photo of a mystery man, leading fans to speculate on her potential romantic interests.

However, not everyone is convinced that Cooper's tease is related to hosting duties. The podcaster is already working on her own dating series. She is an executive producer for Hulu's upcoming show Love Overboard (previously known as Overboard for Love), produced under her company Unwell Productions. The show, set on a luxury yacht, has already cast its stars and is scheduled to premiere soon.

Meanwhile, ABC has announced the return of The Bachelor for its significant 30th season. The previous season ended with Grant Ellis proposing to Juliana Pasquarosa, but the couple later went their separate ways. Behind the scenes, Bachelor in Paradise alum Scott Teti is reportedly taking on the role of showrunner, according to Deadline.