Trenten Merrill Biography
Trenten Merrill is an American reality TV personality, professional athlete, and three-time Paralympian who was set to appear in The Bachelorette Season 22 to compete for the hand of the leading lady, Taylor Frankie Paul. The Bachelorette Season 22 was to premiere on March 22, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
Three days before the premiere on March 19th, TMZ released a video from a 2023 domestic violence incident showing Paul attacking her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. Disney Entertainment Television then removed the season from ABC’s broadcast schedule.
Trenten Merrill Age
Merrill was born on May 18, 1990, in Laguna Niguel, California, U.S.A. He is 35 years old as of 2025. Merrill celebrates his birthday on May 18th.
Trenten Merrill Height
Merrill stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 11 inches.
Trenten Merrill Family
Merrill has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Merrill has any siblings.
Trenten Merrill Wife
Merrill is single as one of the competitors on The Bachelorette Season 22. His favorite flower is a snapdragon, and he lives with a Mamba Mentality. His dream superpower is talking with dogs. He spends time with his German shepherd, Rango, listens to country music, or soaks up quality time with family during his free time.
Trenten Merrill Net Worth
Merrill has an estimated net worth of between $500K-$2 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a reality TV personality, professional athlete, and three-time Paralympian.
Trenten Merrill The Bachelorette Season 22
Merrill was set to appear in The Bachelorette Season 22 to compete for the hand of the leading lady, Taylor Frankie Paul. The Bachelorette Season 22 was to premiere on March 22, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
Taylor is a TikTok influencer, reality TV star, and single mom who went viral for revealing that she and her husband had been “soft-swinging” with other Mormon couples. She also stars in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. On March 15, 2026, Taylor appeared on The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose, where she was advised by 18 former leads of the franchise.
The Bachelorette Season 22 would have made history because Taylor would’ve been the first-ever leading lady to have not appeared on any previous season of The Bachelor. With Jesse Palmer as the host, the show would have chronicled Taylor’s romantic journey as 22 single men vie for her heart. They would’ve gone on “one-on-one” dates to form deep connections and “group dates” that normally involve challenges or physical competitions. If one of the men doesn’t receive a rose at the end of every episode, they are eliminated.
A professional athlete and three-time Paralympian, Merrill knows what it takes to push through challenges and is now chasing love. He has been through a lot, and approaches love with courage, resilience, and care. He treasures the simple, significant moments and dreams of sharing a quiet beach sunset with the right person. Some of the other 22 men in the show include
- Ronn Perez
- Michael Baba
- Shane Parton
- Mike Turitto
- Richard Van De Water
- Rod Strozier
Trenten Merrill Education
Merrill joined Azusa Pacific University after completing his high school studies. There, he competed on the school’s NCAA Division II track and field team.
Trenten Merrill Career
Merrill serves as a Paralympic athlete who specializes in the long jump. His right foot was amputated after a dirt bike accident. He represented the United States at the Summer Paralympics in 2016 in the men’s long jump T44 event. In that event, he earned fourth place with an American Record of 6.84 metres.
In 2019, Merrill represented the nation at the Parapan American Games, winning a gold medal in the long jump T63/T64 event. The following year, he represented the nation at the Summer Paralympics in the men’s long jump T64 event, where he won a bronze medal. He competed in the men’s long jump T64 event at the World Para Athletics Championships held in Paris, France, in 2023.
Trenten Merrill Accident
While riding in tandem on a dirt bike with a friend in March 2005, Merrill was involved in a collision with a car. As a result, his right foot was pinned between the dirt bike and the car. Following the accident, he underwent five surgeries to repair the foot. However, his leg had to be amputated because blood was no longer circulating in his foot after transmission fluid had spilled into the wound during the accident.
Trenten Merrill Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, which has over 26K.