ABC Cancels Bachelorette Season After Altercation Video

0:00Entertainment Story is making news on March 19th. ABC has canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming season of The Bachelorette, just three days before its premiere. The network confirmed the decision after a video surfaced, showing her in a physical altercation with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen back in 20, 23. Season 22 was slated to air this Sunday, March 22nd. The footage, released by TMZ on Thursday, March 19th, captures Paul throwing chairs at Mortensen while her eight-year-old daughter was in the room and crime. The couple dated starting in the summer of 2022 and share a two-year-old son named Ever. Their own again, off-again relationship, played out on the reality show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Paul split for Mortensen publicly in January 2025 amid fans' speculation. She has spoken about the emotional toll, including missing time with her kids. Meanwhile, officials confirmed an ongoing domestic assault investigation involving allegations

1:00from both sides, with contact made in late February. In 2023, Paul faced misdemeanor charges including assault and domestic violence in front of a child after the incident, but those were later dropped. Her team called the video release a manipulative move timed on their son's birthday, while Mortensen's side stressed protecting the child and co-parenting. Mortensen has also stopped on the next season of Mormon Wives due to issues from Paul's past. She recently appeared on Morning Shows, calling it a heavy time, but vowing to share her side when ready. ABC now says their priority is supporting the family. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Some chase peace. I'll put my head in it. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.