Bachelorette Contestants Headed to Bachelor in Paradise? Taylor Frankie Paul Season Axed Sparks Casting Buzz

Following ABC’s shock cancellation of The Bachelorette Season 22 starring Taylor Frankie Paul—just three days before its March 22 premiere—several of the show’s suitors are reportedly being considered for a spot on the franchise’s beach-based spinoff, Bachelor in Paradise.

The cancellation has left the 22 contestants—who competed for Paul’s heart in a season filmed in locations including St. Lucia—without their anticipated television exposure.

Sources close to production tell TMZ that producers have informed some of the men they are under consideration for Bachelor in Paradise, the popular summer spinoff where former Bachelor Nation participants seek second chances at love in a tropical setting.

While it’s unclear exactly how many or which contestants will receive invites—factors like fan appeal, dramatic potential, and availability will play a role—the opportunity offers a silver lining for those who invested time and emotion in the scrapped season.

One contestant, speaking anonymously to E! News, expressed frustration over the cancellation, feeling the cast was “betrayed” after genuine efforts to connect with Paul amid her personal controversies.

Others, like Doug Mason, have publicly shown support for Paul post-cancellation, sending prayers and urging positivity despite their brief post-show split.

Bachelor in Paradise has long served as a redemption arc for eliminated or heartbroken contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. With Paul’s season shelved indefinitely, the move could provide a path forward for her former suitors to extend their reality TV journeys.

Past seasons of The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise continue to stream on Hulu and Disney+.