Shane Parton Biography
Shane Parton is an American reality TV personality and private wealth planner 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.
Shane Parton Age
Parton was born on July 28, 1997, in the U.S.A. He is 28 years old as of 2025. Parton celebrates his birthday on July 28th.
Shane Parton Height
Merrill stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Shane Parton Family
Parton 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 Parton has any siblings.
Shane Parton Wife
Merrill is single as one of the competitors on The Bachelorette Season 22. He hits the beach, tries new restaurants, or squeezes in a workout during his free time. He is a big Uno enthusiast who has a running note of the best breakfast burritos he’s ever had.
Shane Parton Net Worth
Parton has an estimated net worth of between $100K-$2 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a reality TV personality and private wealth planner.
Shane Parton The Bachelorette Season 22
Parton 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.
The private wealth planner is an outgoing, athletic charmer with a heart of gold. He claims he has never met a stranger because of his natural ability to link with just anyone. He is both a certified yapper who can talk one’s ear off for hours and an incredible listener. Fiercely loyal to the people he loves, he regards himself as his future wife’s “ride or die.” He has a close relationship with his family and values any time they spend together. Some of the other 22 men in the show include
- Michael Baba
- Ronn Perez
- Mike Turitto
- Trenten Merrill
- Rod Strozier
- Richard Van De Water
Shane Parton Education/Career
Parton joined Stetson University after completing his studies at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School. He later graduated with a degree and was a member of the Division 1 football team. He currently works as an associate at Dearth Law, LLC in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Shane Parton Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, which has over 6K followers.