It’s been a chaotic week for Bachelor Nation.
ABC canceled Taylor Frankie Paul‘s season of The Bachelorette on Thursday, March 19, just three days before it was set to premiere. The move came after a 2023 video resurfaced showing the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star in a physical altercation with her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
It marked the first time in franchise history that an entire season has been shelved, and fans are now wondering what comes next.
Sophie Rain already has an answer.
On Friday, March 20, the 23-year-old OnlyFans star took to X (formerly Twitter) to pitch herself as a replacement. “Heard you needed a new bachelorette for this upcoming season,” she wrote, tagging @BacheloretteABC.
@BacheloretteABC heard you needed a new bachelorette for this upcoming season 🫣
— Sophie Rain (@sophieraiin) March 20, 2026
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The post racked up thousands of views within hours, and the comment section wasted no time weighing in.
“Please @BacheloretteABC pick her!! It’s going to be a once-in-a-lifetime show!!” one person wrote.
“Have never watched a single episode of the Bachelorette but would DVR the entire season if ABC signs Sophie Rain. Full Stop! She’s a sweetheart,” chimed in another.
“You would be high ratings for them id bet,” someone else pointed out.
For those unfamiliar, Rain is one of the most talked-about creators on the internet. The Tampa native is reportedly among the top earners on OnlyFans and has built a massive following across platforms, with millions of followers on Instagram alone. She co-founded the Bop House creator collective and has made headlines for her philanthropy, including donating $121,000 to Feeding America in October 2025.
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Meanwhile, the fallout from Paul’s cancellation continues to snowball. Mortensen — who shares a 2-year-old son with Paul — filed for a protective order the same day the season was pulled, and Draper City police have confirmed a domestic assault investigation is ongoing, with allegations made in both directions, according to NBC News.
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Production on Season 5 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has also been paused, Cinnabon has terminated its sponsorship, and TMZ reports the network could be staring at millions in losses. An American Idol rerun is set to air in its place this Sunday, according to Deadline.
As of now, ABC hasn’t announced whether Paul’s season will ever air, whether a new lead will be chosen, or what the future of the franchise looks like. Rain isn’t the only name fans have floated, either. Bachelor Nation alum Jill Chin took to TikTok to campaign for Olympic rugby star and Dancing with the Stars fan favorite Ilona Maher, declaring “an Ilona Maher season would have SLAYED.”
Whether ABC would ever seriously consider Rain is another question entirely. But right now, nothing feels off the table.
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