{"id":87076,"date":"2026-04-30T02:54:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T02:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/what-to-know-about-bachelorette-season-22s-doug-mason\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T02:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T02:54:20","slug":"what-to-know-about-bachelorette-season-22s-doug-mason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/what-to-know-about-bachelorette-season-22s-doug-mason\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About Bachelorette Season 22’s Doug Mason"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Doug Mason <\/b>became one of the most talked-about names in Bachelor Nation in 2026 \u2014 without even appearing on TV.<\/p>\n

The California lifeguard was cast on Taylor Frankie Paul<\/b>\u2018s season 22 of The Bachelorette<\/i>, emerging as an early fan-favorite before ABC pulled the plug on the season days before its scheduled premiere on March 22, 2026.<\/p>\n

Now, Doug is back in the spotlight for a different reason as a source told Us Weekly <\/i>in April 2026 that the pair are giving their onscreen relationship another shot.<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling to learn more about the Bachelorette <\/i>suitor who\u2019s captured Taylor\u2019s attention:<\/p>\n

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Related: <\/span>Taylor Franke Paul Is Seeing ‘Bachelorette’ Contestant After Axed Season<\/span>
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\n\t\t\tTaylor Frankie Paul is giving her romance with The Bachelorette contestant Doug Mason a second chance. A source exclusively tells Us Weekly that Taylor, 31, and Doug, 28, are \u201cseeing each other\u201d again and are \u201ctrying to make it work\u201d after her season of the reality dating show was pulled by ABC. \u201cThey were hanging [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Doug Mason Is a Lifeguard With Hollywood Ambitions<\/b><\/h2>\n

Doug is based in California, where his Instagram often features surfing pics and musical pursuits, and his road to reality TV has apparently been years in the making.<\/p>\n

Heather<\/b>, a reality TV casting producer and friend of Bachelor Nation alum Ashley Iaconetti<\/b>, said on an October 2025 episode of the \u201cAlmost Famous\u201d podcast<\/span> that she had been chasing Dough for years.<\/p>\n

\u201cI actually have DMs going back to 2023 with Doug , trying to get him on TV,\u201d Heather claimed. \u201cI hit him up for all dating shows, and he responded to me every time that he was single. He turned me down multiple times because he was focusing on his acting and his modeling career. I don\u2019t know what has changed from 2023 to now that\u2019s no longer [the case]. Maybe he saw the light and realized that going on a dating show does not kill either of these versions of your career?\u201d<\/p>\n

Doug Mason Was Willing to Move to be With Taylor Frankie Paul<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Doug grew up in a Christian household and lived in Idaho for six years before settling in California, which he recalled in a preseason interview with Us Weekly<\/i><\/span>. At the time, Doug addressed the elephant in the room: whether he\u2019d relocate to Utah to be with Taylor. (Taylor also stars on Hulu\u2019s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/i>, chronicling her life as Mormon mom of three in Utah.)<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very used to the mountains, very used to cold temperatures. It\u2019s right there,\u201d Doug told Us <\/i>in February 2026. \u201cIt\u2019s the border state. I don\u2019t see any issue with moving to Utah. Heck, I might just do it anyway. Taylor [or] no Taylor, I might just move to Utah.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that he expected to have a \u201cbeautiful connection far beyond just looks and chemistry\u201d with Taylor.<\/p>\n

Standing by Taylor Frankie Paul After the Show\u2019s Cancellation<\/b><\/h2>\n

ABC canceled season 22 of The Bachelorette<\/i> on March 19, 2026, just days before its premiere, after TMZ released 2023 footage of Taylor throwing chairs at her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen<\/b>. (Taylor was arrested for aggravated assault, pleading guilty and was remanded to probation.)<\/p>\n

After the show was pulled from the broadcast lineup, Doug released a statement<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn light of everything that has happened, I am just sending prayers to Taylor because that was her moment and her moment was blocked,\u201d he said in an Instagram video. \u201cAll we can do right now is just be hopeful, and I am headed off to run to watch the sunrise.\u201d<\/p>\n

He concluded: \u201cI hope you guys have a great day, and let\u2019s stay positive and show nothing but support for people in need.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Flirty Comment \u2014 And Reconciliation<\/b><\/h2>\n

After a Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/i> fan account reposted Doug\u2019s supportive message, Taylor commented, \u201cAw my heart goes out to him<\/span>. So sweet.\u201d<\/p>\n

The flirtation continued, and, on March 30, 2026, Doug posted a clip of a new song he was working on, addressing his \u201cbaby girl\u201d over footage of a duck waddling through a parking lot. Taylor replied, \u201cAwe I see what you did here \ud83e\udd86<\/span>.\u201d He answered with a \u201chands over ears\u201d emoji and an \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d emoji.<\/p>\n

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