Rumors that reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul was set to join the cast of "Dancing With the Stars" are false, with sources revealing the confusion stems from a crossover date filmed for her now-shelved season of "The Bachelorette."
A source close to the "DWTS" production team confirmed to TMZ that Paul, known for "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and her stint as "The Bachelorette," was never officially booked for the dance competition. The mix-up appears to have originated from a special date during her "Bachelorette" filming that involved the "DWTS" set, leading some to mistakenly believe she was joining the show as a contestant.
"The ballroom scene from her 'Bachelorette' date is being conflated into something more," the source explained.
Additionally, sources close to Paul revealed that "DWTS" producers had expressed interest in her as a potential future contestant—a common practice for the show, which has previously featured "Bachelor" franchise alumni like Melissa Rycroft, Hannah Brown, and Kaitlyn Bristowe. However, no formal arrangements were made.
Paul's focus remains on her family and her return to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," which is resuming production. Sources indicate cameras will roll as early as next week, with the full cast and crew supporting her involvement when she's ready.
As for the unaired "Bachelorette" season and its "DWTS" crossover date, its future remains uncertain. With "SLOMW" back in production and Paul's ongoing commitments, ABC may revisit plans for the shelved season, but no decisions have been announced.