ABC pulls Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations
The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show Taylor Frankie Paul in an altercation with her ex-partner.
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Notable Quotes
"Honestly, it's been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of 'The Bachelorette' being released."
— Taylor Frankie Paul , Celebrity
"It was a decision that all of us girls came up with."
— Mikayla Matthews , Celebrity
"As anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation. I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny."
— Dakota Mortensen , Celebrity
"Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public shaming."
— Taylor Frankie Paul , Celebrity
"I’m a person that will always speak my truth, and that’s what I’m known for, and so when the time is right, I will be."
— Taylor Frankie Paul , Celebrity
"My kids come first."
— Taylor Frankie Paul , Celebrity
"There’s no way ABC could have been blindsided with this."
— Michael Carroll , Executive
"Given that Frankie Taylor Paul already had a public profile, it’s hard to believe they didn’t know exactly who she was going into this season."
— Jillian Anderson , Celebrity
"I've had better days, I will say…"
— Taylor Frankie Paul , Celebrity
"But I’m excited to be here today with you guys, so thank you for having me."
— Taylor Frankie Paul , Celebrity
"Honestly, just like, my heart hurts to see it, to go through it, especially at this time."
— Taylor Frankie Paul , Celebrity
Key People
Chris Harrison is a television host best known for his role on 'The Bachelor' franchise.
Dakota Mortensen is the ex-partner of Taylor Frankie Paul and the father of her child.
Gabby Windey is a notable contestant from The Bachelorette franchise.
Jenn Tran is a reality TV star and the first Asian American lead in 'The Bachelorette' franchise.
Jillian Anderson is a former contestant on The Bachelor.
Michael Carroll is a former producer of The Bachelor and Bachelorette series.
Mikayla Matthews is a co-star on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Rachel Lindsay is the first Black lead on 'The Bachelorette' and an outspoken advocate for diversity in the franchise.
Taylor Frankie Paul is a TikTok influencer and star of Hulu's Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
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The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show Taylor Frankie Paul in an altercation with her ex-partner.
ABC has canceled the upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette' just three days before its premiere following the release of a video showing Taylor Frankie Paul assaulting her then-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.
ABC has canceled a completed season of 'The Bachelorette' following the emergence of a 2023 video showing lead Taylor Frankie Paul involved in a violent altercation in front of her child.
The upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette' has been cancelled following the release of a 2023 video showing its star, Taylor Frankie Paul, involved in a violent domestic incident with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.
Amid the upcoming March 22 premiere of ABC’s 'The Bachelorette,' controversy has erupted as its new star, Taylor Frankie Paul, is under investigation for domestic violence.
ABC has canceled the upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette' featuring Taylor Frankie Paul after a 2023 video surfaced showing her assaulting her ex-partner in front of her child.
ABC has abruptly canceled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of 'The Bachelorette' just three days before its scheduled premiere following the leak of a 2023 video showing her as the aggressor in a domestic violence incident involving her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
Taylor Frankie Paul, a cast member of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and the upcoming lead in 'The Bachelorette' Season 22, is currently under scrutiny due to an ongoing domestic abuse investigation involving her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.
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