February 23, 2026 bachelor insider
The Men of ‘The Bachelorette’ Reveal Why They Can’t Wait to Meet Taylor Frankie Paul
Get to know the cast!
Taylor Frankie Paul’s journey as the Bachelorette officially kicks off on March 22, and here at BachelorNation.com, we’re serving up the perfect primer for fans before the beloved reality TV star begins handing out roses.
Leading up to the highly anticipated season, we’ve been progressively checking in with Taylor’s men, asking them to expand on the exciting opportunity they’ve been given to pursue love with our leading lady.
In handwritten notes, contestants Brandon, Lew, Malik, Matt, and Shane introduce themselves as they respond to the following prompt: “I can’t wait to meet the Bachelorette because…”
See their answers below — and learn more about all of Taylor’s men by reading their “Bachelorette” bios here.
