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Who is Taylor Hale from The Amazing Race?

Taylor Hale is a reality TV personality and media personality from Los Angeles, California, who won Big Brother 24 and later competed on Big Brother Reindeer Games. She is now prepared to bring her championship mindset to The Amazing Race Season 38 alongside her boyfriend, Kyland. Together, this power couple aims for another reality TV victory.

Here is a brief biography of Taylor Hale, covering her nationality, marital status, parents, and career, along with key details like height, weight, ethnicity, education, zodiac sign, and social media profiles.

Taylor Hale Age and Birthday

How old is she? Born as Taylor Mackenzie Dickens Hale on December 31, 1994, in Detroit, Michigan, United States, the reality star is 30 years old as of 2025. She cuts her birthday cake on December 31st every year, and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Personal Summary Information

Real NameTaylor Mackenzie Dickens Hale
GenderFemale
Date of BirthDecember 31, 1994
Age30 Years Old as of 2025
Hometown Detroit, Michigan, United States
ResidenceWest Bloomfield, Michigan
EthnicityBlack
Partner Kyland Young
Reality Show AppearancesThe Amazing Race Season 38 and Big Brother Season 24
Known ForCompeting on The Amazing Race 38 with her fiancé, Kyland Young
TitleMiss Michigan USA 2021
Occupation Media Personality and Television Personality
Social MediaInstagram
Taylor Hale
Taylor Hale Photo

Early Life and Education

Hale grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hale. However, information on whether she has siblings is currently not on social media. Regarding her eduaction, Taylor attended Detroit Country Day School from kindergarten through grade 12, graduating in 2013. In 2017, she graduated from George Washington University, where she was a member of Alpha Phi sorority.

Taylor Hale Husband and Children

On November 9, 2022, she publicly confirmed her relationship with Joseph Abdin, a fellow contestant from Big Brother 24. However, they announced their breakup on April 19, 2023. Following this, she began dating Kyland Young, another contestant on Big Brother. The couple competed together on The Amazing Race 38. Before the season aired, Young mentioned that they had decided to keep their relationship private and clarified that they were not currently a couple.

Taylor Hale and her partner Kyland
Taylor and her Partner Kyland

Miss Michigan USA

Taylor won the Miss Michigan USA 2021 title in August 2021, following a nearly year-long delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although she did not place in the Miss USA 2021 title, she received the Miss Congeniality award.

Taylor Hale Big Brother

Season 24

CBS introduced Hale as a contestant on Big Brother 24 on July 5, 2022. Upon entering the house, her fellow housemates isolated her, making her an early target and leading to her nomination for eviction in the first two weeks. Some viewers noted that she faced microaggressive comments and negative remarks about her appearance and personality. In the third week, Hale joined “The Leftovers” alliance, which ensured her safety for the rest of the season. She also won two Head of Household competitions in weeks six and eleven.

Hale ultimately received the $750,000 grand prize from the season’s jury, winning by a vote of 8–1 against Monte Taylor. This victory made her the first African American woman to win a regular season of Big Brother. Additionally, she became the first contestant to win both the game and the America’s Favorite Houseguest prize, earning an extra $50,000. With total earnings of $800,000, Hale holds the record for the highest winnings of any houseguest in the show’s history.

Seasons 25, 26, 27, and Reindeer Games

Hale participated in an interview for the Big Brother 25th Anniversary Celebration before the launch of Big Brother 25. She later returned during Week 14’s eviction episode to discuss the gameplay. Hale also appeared in a special episode of Big Brother 26 with fellow winners Cody Calafiore (from seasons 16 and 22) and Jag Bains (from season 25). They reflected on the first three weeks of the season and unveiled the next twist. Later in the season, she took over hosting duties from fellow winner Will Kirby (from seasons 2 and 7) for the Jury Roundtable.

Hale and Derrick Levasseur (from season 16) teamed up to host a new companion show, Big Brother: Unlocked. The show premiered bi-weekly on Fridays starting July 25, 2025, featuring surprise celebrity guests and former Big Brother contestants to recap Big Brother 27. Six episodes were scheduled to air throughout the season. In 2023, Hale returned to Big Brother to compete in the holiday spin-off, Big Brother Reindeer Games, where she finished as the runner-up.

Taylor Hale”The Amazing Race” Season 38

Hale, a 30-year-old media personality from West Bloomfield, Michigan, gained fame by winning Big Brother 24. She later participated in Big Brother Reindeer Games, finishing as the runner-up. Now, she and her boyfriend Kyland are bringing their competitive spirit to The Amazing Race Season 38, aiming for another reality TV triumph as a power couple.

All you need to know about “THE AMAZING RACE” Season 38

The show is a ten-time Emmy Award-winning adventure reality series hosted by Phil Keoghan, featuring pairs of contestants competing globally in various mental and physical challenges. As teams complete tasks, they learn their next destination, and slower teams are eliminated until the first team to arrive at the final location wins a $1 million prize. Season 38 includes contestants such as Angela, Kyland, Lexi, Taylor, Izzy, and many others.

Taylor Hale Height

Hale is 5 feet 7 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.

Taylor Hale Net Worth

Hale’s net worth is not officially disclosed, but she significantly increased her wealth by winning the $750,000 grand prize on Big Brother Season 24 in 2022. Her main source of income stems from this victory, and she has not shared any other financial details.

Social Media

You can follow her via Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok. Hale doesn’t appear to have a public Facebook or Snapchat account.

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