The Bachelor

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul is stepping in as the next 'Bachelorette' ... and a sex expert says she shouldn’t skip the "Fantasy Suites," but instead use the private time to her advantage.

TFP's debut on this season of ''The Bachelorette'' is on the horizon, and the biggest discussion has been how she will approach the overnight-date rooms, due to her Mormon faith ... but, sex expert Shan Boodram tells us Taylor shouldn't steer clear of the intimate time. Boodram says she should go with every partner -- but she doesn't need to "go all the way."

Check the clip ... Boodram -- Chief Intimacy Officer at Arya, an AI intimacy concierge for couples -- tells us going to the infamous boom-boom room can be a great opportunity for Taylor to really get to know the men she's narrowing down in her search for love.

Matt James has some thoughts on Chris Harrison's return to the dating-show world years after "The Bachelor" blew up in his face ... and let’s just say, he’s already handing over a rose to the host, who he calls the "GOAT."

TMZ caught up with the former 'Bachelor' lead at the Sports Illustrated Invitational Golf Tournament in San Francisco Thursday, where Matt said it was only a matter of time before Chris found his way back onto the dating TV circuit.

Matt also weighed in on the backlash surrounding Chris’ new show, particularly over a casting call that mentions "traditional values." According to Matt, that word is pretty much open to interpretation.

Major congrats are in order ... 'cause Nick Viall and Natalie Joy just dropped some huge baby news ... they’re expecting twins!

After enduring three heartbreaking miscarriages last year, the couple shared the happy update in a joint IG post Wednesday, showing Natalie cradling her baby bump while kissing "The Bachelor" alum Nick, who was holding their 2-year-old daughter, River.

Natalie also flashed her ultrasound scans in the post, along with a few sweet, candid family Polaroids that made it clear this moment’s been a long time coming.

Former "The Bachelor" host Chris Harrison is back with another dating series, and he wants all you singles to apply ... as long as you fit his very specific mold.

Harrison shared a casting call on Instagram Wednesday, writing, "It’s time to help people find love again." But not just anybody!

The description reads, "A prominent streaming service is casting single men and women (21+) who want a traditional, marriage-minded partnership built on commitment and shared values."

It continues ... "We're looking for singles who believe in clear roles, long-term commitment, and building a life together -- and who are dating with real intention."

Michael Rapaport is being slammed as homophobic online for comments he made about 'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood during a new episode of "The Traitors."

Check out the clip ... the comedian went after Colton's character during the roundtable before the cast decided who to boot. Directing his anger at Colton, he said ... "Nobody in this room would be better at holding a secret than you."

Colton immediately assumed Michael was speaking about his sexuality, which was a secret for a majority of his life -- even when he appeared on "The Bachelor" to find a wife in 2019. Colton swiftly replied ... “There it is. You think it was fun for 29 years of my life?”

The celebs have hit the rewind button -- playing back their 2016 era! Celebs like Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and Ryan Seacrest have ditched the perfectly polished pics for messy, blurry party shots ... these pics are all recently straight from the source ... and this candid chaos is straight out of the Tumblr days!

Gym, tan, laundry was well underway in '16, but the "Jersey Shore" crew brought their A-game for this selfie!

Cassie Randolph's not a bachelorette ... she's a 'Bride in Paradise' ... hitting the beach in a two-piece bikini with her new husband Brighton Reinhardt!

The 'Bachelor' star was spotted going for a swim down in Costa Rica Saturday ... just one day after walking down the aisle with her beau, more than four years after they initially started dating.

While all dressed up in a classic bride's dress yesterday, Cassie opted for far less clothing to kick off her honeymoon ... wearing a simple white and blue striped two-piece, which accentuated her curves.

Cassie Randolph never starred on "The Bachelorette" ... and, now she never will -- because she and her man Brighton Reinhardt just tied the knot!

The season 23 winner of "The Bachelor" and her better half flew down to Costa Rica to say "I do" ... and, they looked head over heels before they made it official.

CR kept it classic in a timeless white dress with a veil streaking down her long blonde locks ... while BR looked stylish in an all-black suit -- a white rose sticking out of his jacket pocket.

Gobble gobble ... we’ve got a text! Two lucky turkeys just scored the ultimate White House glow-up, set to be pardoned by Donald Trump in a full-on "Love Island"-style reveal!

The video’s a full-on hoot ... baste mates Gobble and Waddle strut onto the red carpet as the "Love Island"-style narrator purrs, "Two new eligible turkeys enter the coop" before cutting to the duo flapping their way to some luxurious hotel beds.

TBH, it then swerves from Casa Amor to "The Bachelor" energy -- rose petals everywhere and Gobble & Waddle turkin' 9-to-5 -- wrapping with the killer tagline: "Two birds ready to ruffle some feathers in the coop."

'Bachelor' babe Corinne Olympios is celebrating another year of being hot as hell ... it's her 34th birthday, and we're taking a look at some of her hottest shots ... because it's our little way of celebrating.

The reality TV star is aging like fine wine and she's still a super babe ... and the proof is in the photos.

Corinne's hot shots check all the boxes ... she's got bikini photos, suggestive poses, and even some lingerie snaps in her bedroom. Safe to say she knows how to work her angles.

Joey Graziadei touched down back in L.A. after just running in the NYC Marathon this weekend ... and even though the dude is clearly sore AF, he says soreness was worth it -- making his goal time by mere seconds!

Our cameras ran into the former "Bachelor" and "Dancing with the Stars" winner at LAX ... and he says even though he was just in a big race, there is no rush to the altar with fiancée Kelsey Anderson ... 'cause they're still in "early stages" of wedding planning.

Check the clip ... Joey tells us doing the marathon was just another bucket list item the reality star wanted to check off ... after he completed his viral "30 Under 30" bucket list earlier this year.

The New York City Marathon brought out tons of participants ... including some recognizable reality stars who got real about their race day experiences.

"Bachelor in Paradise" star Joe Amabile shared a photo of his bib and bag hours before the race ... ready to hurtle through the concrete jungle to the finish line -- though it appears it didn't totally go to plan.

Amabile shared another photo from after he started running ... and, it looks like he either cut his foot pretty bad or a blister popped open -- 'cause he's bleeding heavily through his sock.

Melissa Rycroft admits she's been struggling in the wake of her DWI arrest.

The former "Bachelor" star broke her silence in the comments of her own Instagram Monday, telling a fan ... "Life really sucks right now and I'm struggling, but I'm trying to march forward."

Her last previous Instagram post was over a month ago, but fans have been flooding the comments since news of her arrest broke last week. One fan shared an emotional message about making similar mistakes, writing ... "Don’t ever forget that you are beautiful, loved and blessed. But most of all, you are human. Things happen. Life happens. Be grateful that it wasn’t worse and move forward with grace."

Melissa Rycroft allegedly claimed to be the victim of a hit-and-run before cops arrested her for driving while intoxicated ... but, they say a witness totally contradicted the claim.

We've obtained a search warrant from law enforcement in Tarrant County, Texas ... which states officers responded to a call just after noon on September 23 -- where they say they found Melissa standing with an off-duty firefighter and swaying.

The officer claims Melissa had "bloodshot eyes, slurred speech" and alleges she "had a slight odor of a metabolized alcoholic beverage" on her breath.

6:10 PM PT -- Melissa's lawyer Bret Martin tells TMZ ... "I want to remind the public of the fundamental principle of our justice system…every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. We, as a society, have gotten completely away from this fundamental concept. My Client was arrested  on the allegation of Driving While Intoxicated. An arrest is no indication of guilt."

He continues ... "It is imperative that we closely examine the circumstances of this case-including the conduct of law enforcement, the toxicology results, and the facts surrounding her arrest-before any conclusions are drawn. We respectfully request that the media and the public allow the legal process to unfold, and withhold any judgment whatsoever until all of the evidence has been properly analyzed and presented in a court of law."

Melissa Rycroft was arrested for driving while intoxicated this month ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the former 'Bachelor' star was busted for DWI in the Dallas/Fort Worth area on September 23. We're told she was taken into custody and booked into the local jail, where she sat for 8 hours before being released. She posted a $1,000 bond with a promise to appear in court.

The exact details of her arrest remain unclear at this point, but what is clear .. she's now facing a court date in connection with the charge.