When does the new season of 'The Bachelorette' start? What we know about the Season 22 release date so far:
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul is going to shake Bachelor Nation up.
decider.comThe latest schedule indicates The Bachelorette Season 22 (2026) premieres on March 22, 2026, airing Sundays at 8:00 PM ET/PT on ABC. This season features Taylor Frankie Paul as the lead, marking a franchise first with an outside-the-Bachelor lead.[1][2][4]
Key points to know:
- Premiere date and time: March 22, 2026 at 8 PM ET/PT on ABC.[4][1]
- Air cadence: new episodes likely on Sundays, continuing weekly thereafter.[4]
- Lead background: Taylor Frankie Paul, noted as the first lead chosen from outside the traditional Bachelor universe.[1]
- Availability: episodes may be accessible via ABC and streaming platforms per ABC’s usual distribution; check local listings for Valletta, Malta, since broadcast times can vary by region and service.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull up more region-specific viewing options or provide a quick calendar of episodes for March–April 2026.[1][4]