ABC Cancels ‘The Bachelorette’ Over Alleged Taylor Frankie Paul Incident
ABC has pulled the upcoming season of The Bachelorette that featured Taylor Frankie Paul. The network made the announcement after video footage surfaced and amid an ongoing domestic assault investigation.
Network response and cancellation
A Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson confirmed the decision. They said the choice followed recently released video and that the network is focusing on supporting the family.
ABC cancels the planned season of The Bachelorette amid an alleged incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul. The show had been scheduled to premiere on Sunday.
Allegations and footage
Footage of a 2023 incident was leaked online. The video shows Paul allegedly kicking her former partner and throwing chairs during the altercation.
The footage reportedly captures the couple’s child nearby. A voice in the clip can be heard shouting that the child was present while the conflict continued.
Legal history and personal details
Paul was arrested in February 2023 on a domestic violence charge linked to the same man, Dakota Mortensen. That incident was previously public and discussed during season one of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Paul and Mortensen share a child, Ever True, born in March 2024. Paul also has two children from a prior marriage.
Mormon Wives production pause and cast reaction
Production on season five of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been paused. Cast members have expressed discomfort filming while the situation unfolds.
A source told Filmogaz.com that cast members wanted distance. “None of the women want to be associated with her,” the source said.
Mikayla Matthews confirmed the cast’s decision to take a break. She said the choice was collective and stemmed from concerns about filming amid recent developments.
Paul’s response
Paul told Filmogaz.com she is struggling but trying to show up during the investigation. She acknowledged the difficulty of the headlines and ongoing scrutiny.
Her casting as the next lead on The Bachelorette drew backlash when her prior arrest became widely known. The arrest and its aftermath were covered in Mormon Wives season one.
What’s next
ABC has not announced a new premiere date or a replacement lead. The network says its immediate priority is supporting those affected while it reviews the situation.
