Bachelorette Scandal: New Love Blooms

On April 1, Taylor Frankie Paul shot at being the bachelorette got scrapped after domestic

violence claims with her ex-surface.

Season 22 never aired, leaving suitors in the dust.

But one contestant, Brandon Purse, flipped the script by hitting up Jesse Draper, the newly

single star from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

On March 31, the 28-year-old single dad posted on Instagram about a friend, eyeing Jesse

a tatted gym guy, employed dad with ties, to her circle.

Turns out that's him to a tee.

He rally followers to spread the word, tagged her, and boom, she commented high.

He played a cool, saying his friend must have de-empted her.

Other guys from the season aren't as smooth.

One opened up, saying he's furious they sacrifice so much, came and open-hearted, gave

her a fresh start.

But now it feels like wasted time and energy.

Still, he hopes she finds the help she needs.

When there's Doug Mason, the 28-year-old lifeguard, some thought was her in-game.

He shared a story sending prayers her way, calling it her stolen moment, and urged everyone

to stay kind and positive.

Reality TV keys connecting these folks off-screen, turning cancellations into new sparks.

Who knows what roses my bloom next?

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I'm Corey with The Story.