Taylor Frankie Paul may be buying and selling her Mormon mommy influencer crown for a rose. No less than, that’s what some Bachelor Nation followers are satisfied of after Alex Cooper dropped a cryptic social media tease that set off a frenzy of hypothesis.
On September 8, the “Name Her Daddy” host posted a video on Instagram that seemed extra like a gender reveal than something Bachelor-related. Within the clip, Cooper sliced right into a cake with “Season 30” written throughout the highest in blue frosting. When she pulled up a slice, the within revealed a brilliant pink stripe. “Wait, why is it pink?” she requested with mock shock because the digicam zoomed in.
The caption — “Change of plans 🌹” — solely fueled the hearth. With the rose emoji and season quantity entrance and middle, followers rapidly jumped to conclusions that Cooper was teasing a connection to The Bachelor franchise.
Hypothesis flew in each path. Some guessed Cooper may be stepping in to host The Bachelorette and even changing Jesse Palmer altogether. Others thought she was teasing a giant visitor reveal on her podcast. And sure, a number of followers even thought she was asserting a being pregnant — one thing Cooper rapidly shut down. “Guys I’m not pregnant,” she clarified within the feedback.
Nonetheless, the put up had Bachelor Nation buzzing. If Cooper was hinting at The Bachelorette’s long-awaited return, who may presumably snag the lead? Whereas fan-favorite Maria Georgas stays the highest contender, some viewers zeroed in on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul after a number of castmates commented on Cooper’s put up. Jessi Ngatikaura left a side-eye emoji and coronary heart arms, whereas Demi Engemann added, “Oop!” with coronary heart eyes.
Taylor herself has additionally sparked recent relationship rumors. Simply final week, she posted — after which seemingly deleted — a photograph of a thriller man, main followers to marvel if she’s prepared for a romantic highlight of her personal.
That stated, not everyone seems to be satisfied Cooper may very well be concerned in internet hosting duties. The podcaster already has her personal relationship collection within the pipeline. She’s an government producer on Hulu’s upcoming Love Overboard (previously Overboard for Love), produced by means of her firm Unwell Productions. The present, set on a luxurious yacht, has already forged its stars and is slated to premiere quickly.
In the meantime, ABC has confirmed that The Bachelor will return for its milestone thirtieth season. Season 29 ended with Grant Ellis proposing to Juliana Pasquarosa, although the couple break up simply months later. Behind the scenes, Deadline reviews that Bachelor in Paradise alum Scott Teti is stepping in as showrunner.