Taylor Frankie Paul's ex Dakota Mortensen has seemingly reacted to news of her casting as the next Bachelorette. "Had so many curve balls today and every time I am always reminded there is nothing more important than God and family ," Dakota, 32, wrote via his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, September 10, alongside a selfie. "Life is too short." During an appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast earlier on Wednesday, Taylor, 31, was announced as the new lead of the reality dating show, which is expected to air sometime in 2026.