Tayshia Adams is an American television personality and former phlebotomist. Adams is best known for appearing as one of the contestants in the 23rd season of the ABC dating reality television series, The Bachelor. She was one of the women who competed for the bachelor, Colton Underwood. She was one of the finalists on the show. However, she was eliminated after Bachelor Underwood chose Cassie Randolph. She later appeared in the 6th season of Bachelor in Paradise. She dated fellow contestant John Paul Jones during the show. She was named bachelorette on the 16th season of the dating reality show, The Bachelorette after the initial bachelorette, Clare Crawley left the show after she decided to pursue Dale Moss.