NJ Man Vying For Love Of 'Mormon Wives' Star On The Bachelorette

An Ocean County man is among 22 contestants who will be vying for the heart of the leading lady on the 22nd season of "The Bachelorette."

ABC on Monday announced the men who are hoping to connect with Taylor Frankie Paul, who starred on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" series on Hulu.

Among them is Mike T, a 36-year-old brand protection manager from Lavallette.

Paul, 31, is a Utah native who is a single mother of three, who is known for "her raw, unapologetic storytelling," her bio for the show says. "Off-screen, she's a TikTok powerhouse whose comedic, heartwarming and bitingly honest content has earned her a massive following."

"Paul shares the highs and lows of her life with unfiltered candor. With humor, resilience and a fearless openness, she inspires others to embrace life's chaos and own their story," her bio says.

The 22nd season premieres on March 22.

The other contestants include:

• Aaron, 32, of Vineyard, Utah
• Brad, 29, Newport Beach, California
• Brandon, 29, Spearfish, South Dakota
• Casey, 30, Nashville, Tennessee
• Christopher, 35, Vacaville, California
• Clayton, 36, Nashville, Tennessee
• Conrad, 32, Santa Monica, California
• Doug, 28, San Diego, California
• Johnnie, 30, Massapequa, New York
• Josh, 28, Provo, Utah
• Kevin, 32, Miami, Florida
• Lew, 32, Salt Lake City, Utah
• Malik, 30, Brooklyn, New York
• Marcus, 28, Elmont, New York
• Matt, 43, Carmel, Indiana
• Michael, 36, San Diego, California
• Richard, 35, Charleston, South Carolina
• Rod, 35, Austin, Texas
• Ronn, 28, San Francisco, California
• Shane, 28, Atlanta, Georgia
• Trenten, 35, San Juan Capistrano, California