Bachelorette Pulled From ABC Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Domestic Violence Claims
The highly anticipated season of “The Bachelorette” has been put on hold following a troubling incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen. ABC, the network behind the reality show, made the decision to delay the premiere, originally scheduled for March 22, in response to a newly surfaced video that has raised serious concerns.
A spokesperson from Disney Entertainment Television released a statement saying, “In light of the newly released video, we have decided not to proceed with the new season of ‘The Bachelorette’ at this time. Our priority is to support the family during this difficult period.”
According to reports from Variety, filming of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Season 5 has also been halted due to allegations of domestic violence involving both Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen. The Draper City Police Department in Utah is currently investigating the claims following a call made by Mortensen’s roommate.
Taylor Frankie Paul, who has been actively promoting the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette,” expressed her distress over the situation during a press dinner in New York. She mentioned that the timing of the controversy has made it particularly challenging for her to enjoy the premiere events fully.
The couple, who have a 1-year-old son together, have a tumultuous history marked by incidents of domestic violence. In 2023, Taylor Frankie Paul was arrested for alleged domestic violence after an altercation in the presence of her daughter from a previous marriage. The incident, which was documented in the Season 1 premiere of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” resulted in Paul pleading guilty to aggravated assault.
Recently, TMZ released a video showing Taylor Frankie Paul seemingly attacking Dakota Mortensen and throwing chairs at him, shedding light on the troubled relationship between the two.
The future of “The Bachelorette” remains uncertain as the network and production team navigate the aftermath of this disturbing revelation. Fans will have to wait for further updates on whether the show will eventually air or if it will be permanently shelved.
