Shivangi Sinha
Taylor Frankie Paul’s romantic relationships have not always been the smoothest. From her on-and-off relationship with Dakota Mortensen to the various flings she has entertained, her love life has remained in the limelight through Hulu’s ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’. In season 5, Taylor reunited with Ben Lambert, someone she had also been seeing casually during the previous season. When he joined her for a secret trip to NYC, their feelings began to come to the forefront, adding a new layer to their complicated relationship.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Ben Lambert Secretly Spent Time in NYC Together
In the fall of 2025, Taylor Frankie Paul told her friends that she had a crush on musician Ben Lambert. The two exchanged a few texts, and Ben even came to Utah twice to meet her. Taylor introduced him to her friends but never admitted that they were officially seeing each other. She said she enjoyed hanging out with him and the fun that came with it. Since Taylor was preparing to leave for ‘The Bachelorette’ and Ben was not keen on being part of reality TV, he encouraged her to go ahead with her plans. Meanwhile, Taylor continued meeting Dakota Mortensen and even hooked up with him a couple of times.
In season 5, after returning from filming the dating show, Taylor got back in touch with Ben. When she traveled to New York with the rest of the group, Ben secretly flew in as well. Because Taylor had signed an NDA and could not discuss dating anyone else, Ben checked into the hotel as her brother. Taylor had not even told her friends about his presence, but they eventually suspected something was going on, and Mikayla and Mayci came to bust Taylor and Ben together. During their time in New York, Taylor admitted that she was falling in love with him. As Ben prepared to leave, he told Taylor that he could see a future with her and wanted them to be exclusive. Taylor, however, was not ready for another relationship. She admitted that she had feelings for him, but felt it was not the right time. Having recently ended her engagement and still dealing with everything surrounding Dakota, Taylor said she could not get into another relationship, and the two ultimately bid adieu.
Taylor and Ben Have Ended Things Amicably
Since Taylor and Ben parted ways, it does not seem like they have come back together. They have also cut off contact socially, and neither of them has acknowledged their relationship beyond the events shown in the season. Taylor has remained involved in different aspects of her life, including an ongoing custody battle with her ex-boyfriend. While Taylor and Ben never officially dated, they were close for a long period and there were clearly feelings between them. However, both have since seemed to move on. Taylor has said that it felt odd for her to date after being with Dakota for such a long time, but she was glad for the time she had with Ben. Things appear to have ended amicably between them, with both seemingly choosing to move forward separately.
Taylor Frankie Paul is in the Middle of a Custody Battle and Ben Lambert is Focused on His Music Career
Taylor Frankie Paul is a social media personality who rose to prominence through TikTok. In recent years, she has expanded into reality television while navigating a highly publicized personal life. She was cast as the lead of ‘The Bachelorette’ season 22, but ABC canceled the season before its planned premiere in March 2026 after a 2023 video showing an alleged physical altercation with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen resurfaced. Taylor has since remained involved in an ongoing custody dispute with Dakota over their son, Ever. She was previously married to Tate Paul, with whom she shares her two older children, Indy and Ocean.
Ben Lambert is a singer-songwriter and social media creator who has built a following on TikTok and Instagram. He is known for posting guitar-and-vocal performances, covers and original music, using the platform to showcase his musical abilities and connect with listeners. Lambert has released original songs, including “Oh My God” and “Scream or Shout,” and has spoken about the inspiration behind his music. In a March 2026 Instagram post, he described his original work as the result of “a lot of trial, failure, and growth.” Lambert keeps much of his personal life private, with most of his public presence centered around his music and online content.
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