Why 'The Bachelorette' Season Starring Taylor Frankie Paul Will Not Air
Trigger Warning for domestic violence detailed in this article. Taylor Frankie Paul at the Oscars in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul was the new Bachelorette , but since recent accusations have come to light, ABC will no longer air her season, losing out on millions of dollars. According to a report from NBC News, this is the third accusation of domestic violence by Taylor Frankie Paul from her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Ahead of her season premiere for The Bachelorette , TMZ obtained and released the video of Taylor repeatedly screaming and attacking Dakota, revealing one of her children was injured during the fight. This video is filmed on Dakota Mortensen’s phone during the 2023 incident where she pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. The video is very disturbing, showing Taylor throwing bar stools and yelling at Dakota, “You threw me” and “You did this to me”. The heartbreaking moment her daughter...
