ABC Cancels Bachelorette Over Domestic Assault Video

0:00On March 19th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. ABC has canceled Taylor Frankie Paul season of, the Bachelorette just three days before its premiere, on March 22nd. The network cited a newly surfaced video from last year, showing her throwing chairs at her ex Dakota Mortensen, while a child was nearby. A spokesperson said their focus now is supporting the family. The couple dated starting in summer 2022, and appeared together on the secret lives of Mormon wives. They share a two-year-old son named Ever, whose birthday was Thursday. Paul also has two other kids from her previous marriage, which ended amid a swinging scandal. Fans and those close to the situation reacted with shock, especially as Paul recently spoke about healing after their January split. She described struggling with missing time with her kids and the quiet after chaos. Meanwhile, sources say filming stopped on the next season of Mormon wives over issues from her past. Police in Draper City confirmed an open domestic assault investigation involving both Paul and Mortensen from late February.

1:06Back in 2023, Paul faced charges including assault in front of a child after an argument, but she later said they were dropped and she never heard her daughter. Paul's team called the video release a manipulative move on their son's birthday, while Mortensen's rep stressed protecting the child and co-parenting. Paul hinted she'll share more when the time is right during a recent TV appearance, and nothing... Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. Relax Deeper. Reset faster. Comfort. You can hear S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com.