Derek Taylor

Derek, a character in the America's Most Eligible series, is one of the contestants of America's Most Eligible. He is also a potential love interest. He made his first appearance in Book 1, Chapter 1.

Appearance
Derek has hazel eyes and tan skin. His hair is brown and shaved, and he has a stubble. He wears a tan suit with a white dress shirt underneath and a red tie.

His casual outfit consists of a white plaid shirt and blue jeans. He wears a watch on his left wrist.

Personality
He appears nice and friendly, and as the Super Fan, he knows a lot about the show. He rattles off details about the show as if it were second nature. He seems to be one of the few genuine contestants on the show and hates when people are condescending; for example, he gets mad if you showboat your win(s). In Chapter 3, he thinks it’s shallow if you compliment the woman he’s talking to on her body.

Your Character
Derek is one of Your Character's fellow contestants and is one of your love interests. He respects Your Character if you choose to speak fairly, justly, and kindly; as shown when you get a relationship point with him for reprimanding Lina when she steals a bottle of alcohol. If you decide to sneak away with him to explore the AME mansion during the premiere episode, he will share his Super Fan knowledge and his strategy to win. Despite having a showmance with Ivy, he seems to show more interest in Your Character. Derek also sees Your Character as a trustworthy person as shown in Chapter 6 when he asks you if you want to join an alliance with him and Ivy. In Chapter 11, if Your Character decides to say goodbye to him, he seems sad over it and hugs you immediately. When asked who he thinks is behind it, he admits it could be anyone, but specifically mentions Handsome Stranger, Beautiful Contestant and you finish off with throwing Ivy's name into the mix, to which he admits is also a likely possibility. In addition, he asks you if you don't think it could also have been one of the producers. He tells you he suspects that the secret vote could have been rigged against you.

Through a premium scene in Book 2, Chapter 2, it is revealed that you went on trip to Paris, France, if you picked Derek at the end of Book 1.

Ivy Fisher
When Ivy falls into the sea in Chapter 4's group date, Derek and Your Character (if you decide) jump in to save her. Afterwards, they play up their chemistry and start a "relationship" in front of the cameras to capitalize on the rescue. In a later scene, it appears Ivy is genuinely interested in Derek when she tries to kiss him without any cameras, something that Derek is reluctant to oblige. In Chapter 13, if you choose to watch the footage of the week you were gone, you find out that he and Ivy broke up after he was inspired by You to be his most authentic self. She plays it up as being strung along by Derek while the cameras are rolling and the video finishes with her slapping him for added effect and walking away. If you choose to talk to Ivy after the Runway Challenge, she tells you that she is fine, and that she feels free after the break-up.

Trivia

 * He bears a resemblance to American actors Kendrick Sampson and Jesse Williams.
 * In a premium choice in Chapter 2, if you choose to check the studies with him, he will reveal that he is a big fan of the reality show and that he watched every episode multiple times.
 * Alternatively he also tells Your Character in Chapter 4 that he is a Super Fan and subsequently reveals the that he's seen every episode of America's Most Eligible at least twice.
 * In Chapter 6 of America's Most Eligible: Season 10, if Your Character joins Derek and the Handsome Stranger in the hot tub and picks to ask them about their favorite show, they both say The Crown & The Flame.
 * Your Character admits he/she just started watching it, whereas Derek confesses he binge watched the first two seasons in a week.
 * The Handsome Stranger for his part doesn't want to hear any spoilers because he is only at the Battle of Wolf's Mouth.
 * Derek will appear in America's Most Eligible: All Stars, according to a sneak peak released on January 3, 2019.