ABC Cancels Bachelorette After Taylor Paul's Arrest

0:00On March 24th, ABC has pulled a plug on Taylor Paul's upcoming season of the Bachelorette, just days before its Sunday premiere. The decision came after a shocking video surfaced, showing Paul attacking her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, while their young daughter was nearby. Disney Entertainment television cited the newly released footage as the reason, saying their priority is supporting the family involved. The video tied back to a February 17th, 2023 incident, that led to Paul's arrest for aggravated assault. Body camera footage from that night captured Mortensen, showing officers his injuries, and even asking to be taken to jail instead, so she could get help. Paul later pleaded guilty in August 2023, with four other charges dropped in exchange for probation. One contestant, Nashville Engineer Hux, apparently brought up the touchy arrest during filming, prompting Paul to storm off the set. Hux had shared his excitement on Instagram last month, posting about his fitness-loving, chivalrous style, and dropping to one knee to show he was. Serious about finding real love with her.

1:04Network insiders say the cancellation blindsided the cast, including Hux, who called joining the show his biggest risk ever. Paul first gained fame on who lose reality series about Mormon wives, and this scandal has overshadowed her shot at leading the dating show. As Paul wraps up probation this August, questions linger about her reality TV future, but for now, the focus stays on the fallout from that family. Altercation, that wraps, entertainment, and celebrity news today. Brought to you with AI.