Rachael Kirkconnell is ready to plant seeds elsewhere.

Despite being on the receiving end of many Bachelor Nation roses over the years, when it comes to the upcoming 22nd season of The Bachelorette —for which it was just announced Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Taylor Frankie Paul will take the lead —Rachael was never interested in stepping into the spotlight.

“I love watching from afar,” she exclusively told E! News at the Raising Cane’s NYFW Show Sept. 10. “I love supporting from afar, but I don't know how I would do in that world again, especially as the lead.”

And on whether the rumors were true that ABC approached her for the role, she clarified, “I can say there’s no truth to that. Not for Bachelorette. ”

Yet, Rachael— who confirmed her breakup with The Bachelor’

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